After this little episode, a lot of time has been delayed. Professor Yus etiquette training officially began. She became very polite to Yan Xijun, and the other concubines also realized that this harem was under the control of the Empress after all. As the sister of the Empress, it was naturally not allowed to offend her, so they were also very enthusiastic about getting along with her and currying favor with her.

  Among them, one was indignant and resentful. Jia Lians anger stared at the group of hypocritical women, who had been so close to her just a moment ago, but now all left her.

  Jia Li stood under a small tree, stomping her foot in anger, staring at the dazzling Yan Xiu Jun surrounded by the crowd, gritting her teeth, and angrily breaking off a tender green branch, tearing every leaf as if to vent.

  "Miss, dont be angry, its not worth arguing with them. Just bear with it for now and wait until the old lady returns from praying at the temple. Shell take care of you and then you can get back at them!" Lan Ye comforted her mistress.

  "When will Aunt come back?" After hearing Lan Yes words, Jia Lis face slightly improved a bit. If Aunt were in the palace at this time, everything would be easy to handle.

  "The slave has inquired of the palace maid at Shouyang Palace, and it seems that Old Madame is going to Mount Wutai in Shanxi to pray for blessings this time. Its estimated that she wont be back until the end of next month."

  "Next month? Its so long, after Auntie comes back, the selection of the concubines will be over, what can she do for me then?" Jia Lian said dejectedly, still hoping that her aunt could help her deal with these concubine candidates, but by the time she returns, everything would probably have been settled.

  "Miss, why are you so confused? Even if the selection is over, it doesnt matter. As long as the old lady returns to the palace, you can avenge those women at any time."

  Yan Xijun and Xue Lian finally broke free from the group of women, she let out a deep breath, turned her head to look at the people behind her, thinking that these women were really hypocritical, not wanting to have anything to do with them.

  As soon as she left, those women dispersed one after another.

  Xue Lian took a deep breath, what a profit-driven woman. Just now she was surrounded by them, they were talking about something with their mouths watering, so eager to fawn on Miss Yan. If I had known today, why isolate her at the beginning?

  Xue Lian was indignant on behalf of Yan Xizhen, and she couldnt help but steal a glance at the woman beside her. She saw that Yans face was calm, with only a hint of annoyance in her eyebrows and eyes.

  "Miss Yan, look over there, theres a flower blooming so brightly, what kind of flower is it? Its still so vibrant in this cold winter." Yan Xijun followed the direction Snow Lian was pointing and saw a patch of unknown bright flowers growing in a clump of grass on the lake embankment. The flowers were exceptionally radiant, and she was amazed by their luxuriance. She said, "Do you like it? Come, lets go pick some!" She pulled Snow Lian towards the lake embankment.

  "Miss, its dangerous! Lets not pick that flower." Xue Lian looked at Yan Xi Jun with concern as she leaned forward to pick the flower, glanced at the calm and clear lake water below, and heard that this lake was very deep. What if they fell in?

  "Rest assured, youll be able to pick flowers soon. Just wait, Ill pick some and give them to you!"

  Xue Lians eyes were slightly moist, and her pupils flashed with a hint of emotion mixed with complex expressions. She had not forgotten the words Snow Rong warned her before she came: "The princess ordered you to serve Miss Yan, but the real purpose is to keep an eye on her every move, no matter what happens, you must report honestly, do you understand?" The princesss instructions, how could she dare not follow?

  But such a good master, willing to pick flowers for a humble palace maid, how can such a good master bear to sell her out.

  Yan Xikun sneaked a glance at Xue Lian, seeing her frowning and deep in thought, with a contradictory expression. Seeing this, she smiled slightly. Xue Lian was an intelligent and honest person, and kind-hearted people were the easiest to be moved. This small action had caused a subtle change in her thoughts.

  Sister had thought of every possible scenario, but she never expected Xue Lians weakness. She felt that although Xue Lian wouldnt betray her sister, he also wouldnt tell her sister everything about his whereabouts, as he was a person who did things with discretion.

  Yan Xijun and Xue Lian were both lost in their own thoughts, neither of them noticing the arrival of someone behind them.

  Jia Lian was originally worried that she had no chance to retaliate against Yan Xijun, but now seeing her picking flowers by the lake dam, she was delighted and saw an opportunity. She whispered a few words in Lan Yes ear, and Lan Ye nodded with a sly smile. Then, the two of them walked towards the lake dam with ulterior motives.

  "Orchid leaf, Ive taken a liking to that flower, quickly pick it for me."

  Yan Xijun was just about to hook the flower when she heard a call from beside her ear, and her hand paused slightly as she looked up to see that Jia Lian had appeared at her side with her maid Lan Ye.

  "Ha ha, Miss Yan, sorry about this, but the young lady of our house wants this flower." After saying that, he reached out his hand to pick it.

  Yan Xijun blocked Lan Yes hand with a frown: "I saw this flower first, why are you snatching it from me?"

  "This young lady is going to fight with you, how about it?" Jia Lixian stood behind Yan Xijun with a fierce momentum, stretched out her hand and pushed him, cursing: "Go die!"