Training, Training I

Half a month had unknowingly and quickly passed.

Within this half a month, apart from taking care of the spirit herbs, Feng Ruqing spent the rest of her time in training with the help of the spiritual force from the book of spirit herbs. Luckily, nobody disturbed her these past few days so she could focus on her training.

At this moment in the room, a young woman who was practicing her cultivation with her eyes closed suddenly opened her eyes. She slowly exhaled a breath of foul air. Her lips curved into a gentle smile.

"Finally, I have reached a higher rank of Beginner Warrior tier within half a month. However, I still have a long way to go in my cultivation training. One day, I believe I can prove to everyone that Nalan Empress's daughter is not someone weak!"

The young woman's face was still chubby, but her defined face outline had started to show a little. It was not a whole bunch of fat layers anymore.

Her eyes were full of strong determination and bright hope. 

***

When Feng Ruqing pushed the door and stepped out, she saw a youth standing under a nearby willow tree.

He had pretty and delicate features like fine jade. His eyes were shiny and mesmerizing. He smiled a little and his gaze drifted to Feng Ruqing who was walking out of the room. 

"Qingqing, you have become thinner again."

Every time Qingqing stepped out from the room, he would realize that she had lost some weight. However, the current Qingqing looked prettier than before.

"Chen'er, I want to go somewhere so please accompany me. "

Feng Ruqing sighed. Although she had lost some weight with the help of the herbal dish, it would take a long time for her to be slim due to the original owner's overly obese body.

It was not easy at all.

"I will accompany you wherever you go." Qin Chen looked at Feng Ruqing with a piercing stare.

In this lifetime, he would follow her no matter where she wanted to go.

'I would never leave you in this lifetime.'

*** 

The backyard of the Imperial Palace

On the Forbidden Mountain, Feng Rushuang curled up into a ball. She was trembling while hugging her knees tightly. Her face was pale.

Feng Ruqing!

It was her fault!

Why? Both of them were the emperor's daughters, but why did only Feng Ruqing get to enjoy all the love and affection despite being obese and ill-mannered? Father still pampered her and showered her with love.

However, even though she was better, Father never looked at her even once …

Cold. It was so cold…

Feng Rushuang bit her lip hard, her eyes were filled with hatred as she dug her nails into her palms.

"Shuang'er, Shuang'er! "

All of a sudden, a familiar voice could be heard from the front. Feng Rushuang quickly raised her head and lifted herself from the ground. Her eyes glimmered with excitement and joy.

In the distance, she could see Liu Rong walking hurriedly toward her. She could not stand waiting for Liu Rong to come in so she rushed to her instantly.

"Concubine-mother, is Father finally concerned about me and wants to release me from here? Where is he? Why isn't he here? This place is really not for humans. It is not only freezing, but I also have to be alert of the spirit beasts around here. I am really scared…"

Looking at Feng Rushuang's red eyes, Liu Rong's heart sank, she held her daughter's cold hands and sighed.

"Those ministers have pleaded to His Majesty to release you, but he still dragged it for a few days. I came to see you here once my punishment was over."

Liu Rong's reputation was extremely bad among the ministers simply because she had cheated the Iron-Blooded Token from Feng Ruqing.

However, comparing both Feng Rushuang and Feng Ruqing, those ministers would still side with Feng Rushuang.

Even though this situation persisted, His Majesty still resisted the pressure and locked her up for this long. If she continued being locked up there, who knew what the spirit beasts would do to her, that was why he finally agreed to let her off.