Soon it was the Queen's birthday. Fei Shu was a little surprised that She Soya had not done anything out of the ordinary except doing her own part to make the Queen's birthday beautiful and a success.
Nevertheless Fei Shu still told Zhengzhou to keep an eye on her.
Fei Shu woke up early and dressed in a Pearl night blue dress and Ultramarine blue shoes. Fei Shu instructed Xinjiang to do light makeup for her and also choose mild and conservative jewelries.
When she was about to leave her chamber, her attendant announced the arrival of Zhengzhou. "Let him in". "Your Grace, She Soya has been meeting with the other consorts secretly". Immediately Fei Shu heard him, she slammed her hand on the table. "Those wenches!"
"Did she give any orders or meet anyone else discreetly?" Fei Shu asked. "No, she did not". " Good continue keeping an eye on her. I am on my way to the banquet hall". With that, Fei Shu left.
When she got to the hall, she met Royal Court Lady Soo Hwa. Soo Hwa truly liked Fei Shu. She knew she was a sweet girl who found herself in a situation that she couldn't control.
"Welcome,Head Consort" She bowed. Fei Shu nodded. "I assume the Head of the Solarium has helped with the arrangements of the flowers". She said. Royal Court Lady Soo Hwa nodded and said " Why don't you go in and check for yourself". Fei Shu entered the hall and saw the flower arrangements. No wonder Su Nuan was the head of the Solarium.
The arrangements of the flowers was very interesting.
Just at that moment, She Soya and the others entered. "You're quite late Consort Soya". She Soya and the others were very angry that they almost ground their teeth into powder. Even She Soya didn't know that Fei Shu's words had a deeper meaning. All the could see was Fei Shu trying to embarrass them in front of a mere court lady.
Just as She Soya wanted to reply Fei Shu, the head cook came in and asked Fei Shu if she should start with the arrangements of the foods and snacks. " Yes, please do". The Head Cook then beckoned to the maids to start they all started arranging.
Towards ten o'clock the arrangements and finishing touches were done. The Ministers, warlords and Chancellors were seated Fei Shu and the others sat at the right of the Queen's table. Everyone stood up when the King's eunuch announced the arrival of the King and Queen.
The Queen was satisfied but she will never commend Fei Shu. Instead she said to everyone "Thank you, everyone for honouring me by coming to my birthday today. I also want to give my thanks to the Solarium for helping me choose the rarest flowers for my birthday. And also the kitchen."
In the whole of her speech, she never mentioned the consorts. Shu Ling bent her head and whispered into Dei Su's ear "If not for that wench, the queen would have recognized us and our efforts." Dei Su was about to reply when she noticed Fei Shu's gaze on her.
The banquet continued in the happy manner it started. The dancers gave a very interesting performance. The King had a Shadow Play done in honour of the Queen. King Wei Dong Song gave the Queen ten rolls of silk. Everyone presented the gifts to the Queen. The Crown Prince also made a toast to the Queen and the King.
By the time the banquet was finished it was towards the evening. Everyone was exhausted. The Queen was very happy that nobody gave Fei Shu unnecessary attention. 'What a wonderful day it is'.