Abandoned Phoenix

Celebration

It's been a year since I got rid that annoying fever. And ever since the Gou Shi kept reminding me to take vitamins in a form of fresh fruits and proper meals.

And like Feng Yun he also frequently come over to have some of my home made sweets

Also Gou Shi also a big fan of paintings, and seeing me paint all the corners of the cold palace made us a little bit closer.

I also received my fathers gifts which where some high quality fabrics, jewelries, fur, swords and hair ornaments with a letter that saying they both promise to be present at my next Nalat day.. which means birthday

I really appreciate the thought and I'm greatly moved that day. That gave me the boost of inspiration to finish my projects.

So when they both visit they won't see the dull side of this place once.

And today Everyone was called to give a warm welcome to the soldiers who fought their way and push the enmities back at their territories

Back the I was pardoned from their social gatherings and such since being in the Cold Palace is a punishment and Not even once I pay my respects to Queen mother..

Well that old hag kept hiding in her chambers when the original Kim Li of this world pay her a visit every morning and made the poor girl wait outside then Shoo her away.

Hmmft.. and now I'm not one bit happy to meet her nor the rest of the woman in the harem for formalities but since farther and brother are coming back I'll just have to keep it together.

"Your highness your clothes are ready" A-Jin said but when I look at what she prepared my brows instantly frown

"Neeeh... A-Jin please change it to my hunting gear and thick coat." I said as I know that I'll only make a fool of myself tripping in that long dress

"But Your highness everyone will be there and they might judge you for not dressing up properly for the occasion" A-Jim argued

"You don't have to worry about those people A-Jin, let them say what they want to say, the important thing is that I'm comfortable of what I wear, and if I'm comfortable I'm confident." I said smiling at her as I pat her head

"As you wish, your highness" she said getting me a black long sleeves cotton top partnered with a dirty white pants and knee high heeled boots and a maroon coat with the kingdom's crest symbol pattern. Which is Phoenix feathers

After I changed I immediately went to the banquet hall and found everyone there.

The four of the woman in the harem glared at my direction that includes the highest ranking concubine and my dear sister who are currently look sinister

while one sent sympathy. Which I smile at her.

"Greetings to your majesty and queen mother" I said as I bend a little bit completely lowering my head

While the old hag just gave me a cold stare while my dear husband's sharp eyes instantly knew that I'm not in my formal wear.

As he grab my wrist while dragging me further away from the crowd

"What were you waring Kim Li Ching!" He asked emphasizing my whole name

"What's wrong of what I'm waring your majesty?" I asked innocently

"Why are you in your hunting clothes?"

"This is what I'm comfortable the most your majesty, I see no reason for me not to ware it"

"This is a Royal banquet celebrating the armies victory.." he said gritting his teeth as his temper is already hanging by a thread.

"Your majesty I quite not follow what you mean.. you said it's a celebration for the army's victory, then I'm wearing the right clothes for the occasion you should talk to your concubines as they are the ones who were the one dressed up too extravagant as if their going to sell themselves to the soldiers"

"What are you talking about"

"Wait haven't you been the one handling this thing why didn't you know? Soldiers are all simpleton they only want to spend time with their families, have a feast full of meat and drink till they drop as a reward for their honor to fight.., it is still up to you if you wish to reward them with nobility or silver." She said sternly

"The only thing that drives them to stand in the battle field and keep pushing the enemies back is for the hopes that their families are safe that you certainly neglect." She said pointing him with her pointer finger at her every word

"Might I remind you that you've spend a lot of my personal fund to settle that matter the previous year when you asked permission to go out even your ill." He said politely smiling but there's a noticeable vain that he had it rough at those times

"But your majesty do you blame me for that? I'm just taking some weight on your shoulders as your consort" she smiled patting his shoulder While he face palmed that he can't even win against her verbally

But with the gesture of the two from afar the look like a loving couple as both are all smiles and the emperor let the empress touch him that none of the concubines have done so except from Highest Imeperial Concubine Jen Sho.

But not in a manner that she can freely touch the emperor rather she still have to ask permission from the emperor

While In Queen Mother's perspective , the young girl that the late emperor favored is too ambitious that she even manipulated her son.

It's cold outside but everyone patiently wait for the heroes that protected the kingdom

But the fire burning inside of the women as they look at the woman they call useless trash who was sent to the cold palace is standing right beside their heaven blessed emperor

And with that little misjudgment in their perspective our dear empress consort gained a lot of heated haters.