"Hey, Yan sister, at this time, you still have the heart to dress up? Even if you dress up, Im afraid the emperor wont come to Ganquan Palace!"

  Yan Xijun sat in front of the dressing table, lost in thought, as Wen Qin helped her comb her hair. Suddenly, a voice filled with schadenfreude came from outside, and both women looked up to see who it was.

  Jia Lian led a few concubines over with a smile, wearing a bright red dress that made her look even more pleased with herself.

  "What are you doing here?" Yan Xikun saw Jia Lifens smug expression and felt displeased, whenever she appeared, nothing good would come of it.

  "Hey, Yanni, not welcoming me?" Jia Lixian chuckled and walked up to Yan Xijun, plopping herself down in the chair beside her, saying with feigned sincerity: "Ive come especially to visit you!"

  "Do you know? The whole palace is talking about it, your demotion as a beauty, Im here to show concern for you."

  Looking at Jia Lixians hypocritical face, Yan Xijun coldly snorted. What was there to care about her? It was obvious that she had come to mock her and would also take the opportunity to kick her while she was down.

  "If youre here to tell me these things, then you can leave. I dont need your concern, even if I were to become a concubine, I could still live very well. Youd better think more about yourself!"

  "Hey, Yan Xijun, Im here to see you out of kindness, and youre not even grateful!" Jia Lixians face turned red with anger, she slapped the table and shouted loudly: "If it werent for such a serious matter, I wouldnt have bothered to come and watch the commotion!"

  "Sister Jia, didnt we agree on this before we came? Were here to comfort Sister Yan, why are you arguing again?" Zhou Yihuan said, pulling on Jia Lifens sleeve in an attempt to mediate.

  Yan Xikun looked at Zhou Yihuan with a thoughtful expression, not saying a word. It seemed that their relationship was pretty good, when did they become a clique?

  "Yan sister, dont be angry!" Zhou Yihuan comforted Yan Xiku in a soft and gentle voice. On the surface, she was very obedient, but in her heart, she was not reconciled, full of jealousy. She had already been demoted from being an imperial concubine to a beauty, how could she remain so calm?

  Jia Lian coldly snorted at Zhou Yi: "Youre still speaking up for this kind of cheap woman, shes not worthy!"

  "Who are you calling cheap? Jia Meiren, please mind your words." Wen Qin saw Yan Xikun frowning and knew she was annoyed by Jia Meirens words, so she spoke up to retort.

  "Who else could be so cheap here?" Jia Lianyin rolled her eyes, her coquettish eyes glanced around, and she said with a pretentious air of nonchalance.

  "Jia Li Xian, if youre here to pick a fight on purpose, Ill definitely accompany you to the end!" Yan Xi Jun stood up, coldly staring at Jia Li Xian who was being extremely arrogant. She wasnt a weak owner either, and it wasnt their turn to bully her.

  Yan Xikuns icy gaze shot straight at her, making her feel uncomfortable all over. Jia Lixian shook off the feeling and sneered: "What? Can my sister do anything to me?"

  "How dare you! Dont forget, this is my palace, Ganquan Palace. Speak to me honestly, or get out!"

  "Hmph, Yan Xijun, do you think I enjoy staying here?" Jia Lianxian waved her sleeve in disgust. "This place is so filthy, Miss doesnt want to stay here at all!"

  "What dirty things are you talking about? Speak clearly."

  "Isnt that so? Not only is this place filthy, but you yourself are also filthy to the extreme!"

  "On the night of serving in bed, you actually used the forbidden medicine in the palace, and dared to use it on the emperor. Dont you think this is a filthy and despicable behavior? You shameless woman!"

  "Slap," Yan Xikun slapped Jia Lifens face fiercely and said coldly, "Dont call her a cheap person with one mouth, do you have the qualifications to call? Who is the cheap person is not certain yet!"

  "Yan Xijun, you dare to hit me? Youre going too far! Im going to fight you!" Jia Lixian, who had not been on guard, was slapped by Yan Xijun and became extremely angry. After reacting, she rushed towards her.

  Yan Xijun would not let her counterattack, so the two quickly became entangled.

  "Stop!"

  A cold and stern shout came from a short distance away, clearly entering the ears of everyone, causing all to stop their movements and look in the direction of the sound.

  The first impression was a fresh green silk dress, the owner of this dress had a beautiful face, with a pair of willow-leaf eyebrows, big and expressive eyes, cherry lips, and a classic beauty that was fully embodied in her.

  Xue Lian was taken aback when she saw the person who had arrived, her mouth agape as she exclaimed: "Gu Zhaoyi!!"

  Xue Lians exclamation once again drew everyones attention to the woman in green, Gu Shao Yi. These three words were well-known throughout the palace, and recently her popularity had even surpassed that of the Empress, the mistress of the harem. The reason was that the Emperor had summoned her to serve him for almost a month now, and he often bestowed gifts upon her. She was currently basking in imperial favor, and it could be said that the other consorts both hated and envied her.

  "Whats going on?" Gu Qingyus eyes swept around, looking at the women gathered in one place. Ah, this harem is indeed lively!

  If it werent for the Empress Dowagers orders, she wouldnt have come here. Unexpectedly, the master of Ganquan Palace seems to be quite popular, and has welcomed so many imperial consorts.

  Gu Qingyu shifted her gaze to Yan Xijun, seeing her calm expression, and felt a bit indignant and unwilling in her heart. How could the master entrust such an important task to her, just because she was a small imperial concubine? Did she have the ability to find that ancient book?

  "What is she doing here!" Yan Xijun gazed at Gu Qingrou who was walking closer and closer, her surprise no less than before with Xue Lian. She thought back to their first meeting in the peach forest, her relationship with the man in white clothes, it turned out that she was also a mole sent into the palace by the man in white clothes. But what was she doing here now?

  "Whats going on here? Why have you all resorted to violence? As a member of the imperial family, this is utterly unbecoming!" Gu Qingyu strode forward and stood before Yan Xijun, gazing at the group of women.

  "Mind your own business!" Jia Lianying retorted loudly, looking at Gu Qingrous cold face. What was she so proud of, just a concubine, and yet she came to lecture them.

  "Hmm," Gu Qing raised an eyebrow, coldly smiling as she gazed at Jia Li Xian, "Youre quite bold, daring to defy me. It seems that youre the one who stirred up trouble here!"

  "Whats the big deal?"

  "Hmm, not bad, not bad. The niece of the Chu States lady is indeed impressive," Gu Qingyu praised with a clap of her hands, but suddenly changed the subject: "However, Jia Meiren, dont be too arrogant. This imperial palace is still under the control of the Emperor and Empress, its good to show off, but dont offend too many people."