"Get up," the queen signaled to the palace maid beside her with a glance, and after seeing her help her up, she said, "It can be seen that you are someone who values etiquette. From now on, take good care of the emperor and give birth to children soon. The emperor also likes you very much."

  Su Jing couldnt help but smile bitterly in her heart, another sentence, she didnt know how much more hatred she had brought upon herself, the gazes cast upon her were enough to kill her a hundred times over.

  "The concubine obeys the young ladys teachings."

  "When someone comes, just give that silver hairpin with inlaid gemstones and a pair of flowers to Sus younger sister. Dont disdain it, little sister," the empress said with a smile.

  Su Jingxiang couldnt see a hint of smile in her eyes, and she repeatedly said "dare not", retreating back to her own position.

  As for other peoples sarcastic remarks, Su Jing simply brushed them off with a light touch.

  Before long, a eunuchs voice came from outside the door, "Her Highness Consort Shu has arrived."

  A dark green tight-fitting jacket with wide sleeves, a pale pink gauze skirt with scattered flowers underneath, a large bow-shaped waistband made of golden silk soft smoke gauze at the waist, and a hairpin with a lotus flower inserted obliquely on the top of the bun, looking stately and elegant, simple yet not lacking in elegance.

  Captivating beauty, elegant and refined, with a lovely face and figure, as lithe as a startled swan, as gentle as a roaming dragon. Even after passing the age of twenty, her charm remains unchanged, not diminished from her youth, worthy of being pampered for so many years.

  Everyone bowed and called out, then sat back down again.

  "The Empress Dowager said that her sisters body was not feeling well today and did not come to talk with the other sisters," The Queen didnt mean to make things difficult for her, after paying respects she directly called out.

  Su Jing looked back at the empress, whose dignified peony hairdo was adorned with several large red phoenix hairpins, and her rose-purple peony-patterned brocade clothes not only avoided being gaudy but instead gave off an air of nobility.

  Compared to Shu Gui Fei, she is slightly inferior. As for the number one beauty in the capital, "clear water produces lotus flowers, natural and unadorned", its said that even lotus flowers cant compare to her makeup, "the wind comes from the Water Palace, pearls and jade are fragrant". Su Jing felt that these two lines of poetry were not enough to describe her.

  As expected, theyre all beauties.

  She noticed her staring at her and smiled slightly in return, Su Jing also followed with a smile.

  "I wonder what Liangyu and Su Changzai are laughing about, tell us, let all the sisters have a laugh too," Xianfei said with a curious face, taking a sip of tea.

  She slightly turned her head to look at the Empress, as if not putting their two answers in her heart. "The tea here in the palace is good, its much better than mine."

  "Look at you, always thinking about the tea here in the palace. The emperor had some Rain Before Dragon Well sent over just a few days ago. If you like it, I can have some packed up for you to take back with you. That way, I wont owe your sister anything."

  Su Jing didnt choose to watch them "show off", but instead lowered her head and looked at the tea cup in her hand, took a sip, and indeed it was not bad.

  "Sister Su, why arent you saying anything today? Youre only focusing on the tea in front of you?" Xiang Yuyu said with a light smile.

  Su Jing let out a silent sigh, "The concubine just thought that the tea here in the empresss palace was delicious and was momentarily focused on her own tea."

  "Youre all thinking of getting a taste of the palaces tea, arent you? Alright, alright, Ill have someone send some over later. Su Mei, dont bother thanking me, just take care of your body."

  Su Jingxiang should be, in just a few words, who is close and who is distant, its clear at once, and finally not forgetting to pull her into hatred again.

  The extremely distressing farewell ceremony came to an end, and Su Jing followed behind the crowd as they stepped out of Kun Ning Palace.

  "Sister Su, if you have nothing to do and are free, you can go to Sister Changchun Palace for a visit," said Xianfei, sitting in the sedan chair, to Su Jing beside her.

  Their two palaces were in the same direction, Su Jing bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness. I hope that Your Highness will not mind that a humble servant like me has disturbed your tranquility."

  "Yes, Im going back," said the virtuous imperial concubine with a wave of her hand. The eunuchs dusted off the sedan chair and it began to move.

  "The concubine respectfully sends off the lady."

  She had just returned to Zuiyunwu when she saw Su Shuangxiang standing at the door waiting for her.

  "Susu, youve finally come back."

  Su Jing smiled and said, "Sorry to keep you waiting for so long, Sir Su."

  "No, no, Su Shunyan repeatedly waved his hand. The imperial edict has arrived, Young Master, kneel down to receive the edict."

  "By the grace of Heaven and in accordance with the imperial will, it is decreed that: As you have always been at the Su familys residence, your intelligence and quick wit have greatly pleased Our heart. You are hereby promoted to the rank of Sixth-Rank Beauty."

  "A jade ruyi sceptre, a box of pearls, two blue and green jade hairpins, two pieces of plain gauze..."

  "I also hope Mr. Su wont be polite," Su Jingzhen personally handed him a purse.

  Su Shuangyan didnt decline and accepted it, "Young Master Su should rest early, I still need to go back and report."

  Su Jing nodded slightly at Ting Yao and said, "Slow down, Uncle Su."

  Ting Yao sent Su Shun out of the palace gate and then turned back to Zuiyun Cave.

  Su Shun had just left when a steady stream of palace eunuchs arrived with congratulatory gifts from other palaces.

  "Put out the things rewarded by His Majesty, and register all the others in storage."

  After each imperial concubines first night with the emperor, she would almost always be promoted one rank and receive many rewards.

  Su Jing pouted, she had tried so hard last night, but it was only first class after all.

  Was it something I did wrong? Or was someone just being petty from the start?

  Zichen Hall

  Su Shun Xian stood by and repeated his words, seeing that the Emperor had no reaction after listening, he wondered if he had thought wrongly.

  Just as he was about to take a few steps back and leave, he heard, "Whats her reaction?"

  "Reporting back to Your Majesty, I saw that Miss Su seemed quite happy, but her complexion was somewhat pale and wan, as if..."

  "How bold," Zong Zhengjin threw the memorial in his hand on the table.

  Su Shun hastily knelt down with a thud, his head bowed to the ground. "Your humble servant deserves to die, your humble servant should not have spoken out of turn, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

  Zong Zhengjin let out a cold snort, "Forget it, get up."

  Su Shun got up and saw him focusing on the memorial in front of him, so he quietly retreated.

  Quickly walked to the temple gate, "Come back."

  Su Shunan hurriedly ran back, "Go and send a few baskets of peaches to her, tell her not to come and thank us," said Zong Zhengjin without lifting his head.

  Su Shun was stunned for a moment, but it only lasted a few seconds. A loud shout followed, "What are you waiting for? Go quickly!"

  Su Shun returned to his senses, bowed and retreated, wiping the sweat from his forehead. The Emperor is becoming increasingly erratic in his emotions these days.

  Drunken Cloud Villa

  Su Jing didnt expect Su Shunxian to come and go, and hurried out, "Master Su, you..."

  "Miss Su, the Emperor has ordered me to bring you some peaches. He hopes you will take good rest and not bother to thank him," said Su Shun with a smooth tongue.

  Su Jing was slightly stunned, but soon burst out laughing. "Uncle Su, would you please help me thank the Emperor?"

  Her smile is enchanting, her eyes are beautiful, every movement of her eyebrows stirs peoples hearts. Su Shun hastily lowered his head, not daring to look around randomly.

  Although he wasnt a man, facing this bright and dazzling smile in front of him, he couldnt help but be stunned for a moment.

  Never had I seen such a pure smile in the imperial harem before. Those eyes, full of spirit, were even more captivating and impossible to look away from.

  "I dare not, I dare not," Su Shun said with a respectful bow and backed out.

  As long as she has a bit of brains and doesnt change, I believe she will have great potential in the future.

  Zichen Hall

  "How is it this time?" Zong Zhengjin sat behind the desk, closing his eyes to rest.

  Su Shuangs mind turned a few times, "This time Su Xiaozhu seems even more delighted than before, her eyes havent left the peach that was sent by the Emperor."

  Zong Zhengjin smiled lightly and said, "Withdraw."

  Is it really like that?

  …………

  Within an hour, everyone in the palace knew that the emperor not only granted her the title of beauty but also had several baskets of peaches sent to her.

  When Su Jing knew about it, the matter had already been spread because she liked to eat peaches, the emperor specially ordered people to pick all the peaches in the palace and gave them to her.

  Su Jing said quietly, "The peaches were already picked clean a few days ago, okay?"

  Disregarding the rumors, she dismissed a few low-ranking attendants and turned into the inner chamber.

  Chonghua Palace

  "Your Majesty, the Emperor... " Green Ribbon said, finishing with these words, her heart somewhat apprehensive.

  The Empress Shu sneered and said, "Your Majesty can do whatever you want, theres no need to tell me about these trivial matters from now on."

  Shes just a pretty face, having slept with him only once, what great things can she accomplish?

  It was night, and it was announced that the Emperor would be staying in the residence of Consort Shu.

  Su Jingxiao listened and didnt react, expressionlessly starting to wash up.

  Dai Man was somewhat worried, "Young Master should also put his mind at ease, the Emperor will not forget about Young Master."

  "Alright, I know, Ill take a rest first."

  Zong Zhengjin still puts the country first, despite having many beautiful concubines in the harem waiting for his favor, what he cares about most is still the balance of power between the imperial court and the harem.

  The next day, when I went to pay my respects in the morning, there were many fewer people visiting her. After all, she had only been favored for a day.

  Returned to Drunken Cloud Villa, had a little lunch, and did some more embroidery, but couldnt sit still.

  "Master, why dont you go out for a walk?" The sun outside isnt too big, and theres still a cool breeze. It should rain tonight.

  Su Jing thought for a moment, since entering the palace, she seemed to have never gone out for a stroll.

  Nodding, "Alright, Deiman will accompany me, you stay here."

  Xiangya understood her masters intention, bowed and replied "yes".

  "Master, just ahead is Lotus Lake, and now all the lotus flowers are in bloom," said Dai Man, pointing forward.

  Su Jing squinted slightly and looked at him, "Lets go take a look."

  Royal production, a small lotus lake is also a fine product, the water is clear and visible to the bottom, various fish are playing in the water, and the surrounding lake is carved with intricate flower patterns using high-quality white stone.

  The lotus flowers are not growing in a disorderly manner, but are neatly arranged and combined, appreciating the lotus is also appreciating the scenery.

  "Are there no lotus pods here?"

  Dai Man lightly laughed and said, "Master, now I can be considered to have learned from listening to Sister Yaos words."

  "Whats up?" Su Jing blinked her eyes.

  "The master cant see what hes eating, otherwise anything could be thought of as food and it would all be eaten up."

  Su Jingxi was somewhat embarrassed and pretended to be angry, saying "Fine, Dai Man, youre not allowed to have dinner tonight."