The whole day's hustle and bustle in the palace had passed unnoticed until it was time to light the lamps.

  In the Biyue Palace, red candles were already shining brightly, and the dragon's saliva incense in the auspicious beast stove was fragrant and lingering, turning the sleeping palace into a 'dizzy' illusory realm, boundless dream flowers.

  Morning 'dew' took off the phoenix crown, letting the green silk fall like a flying waterfall, scattered behind her. All the pearl and jade hairpins were already set aside.

  She stood alone in front of the dressing table, but had no intention of dressing up. Instead, she took a book from a nearby box, leaned against the edge of the desk, and read it carefully.

  The maid servant quietly reminded her: "Your Highness, please... The Emperor will be here soon."

  Chen 'Lu' raised her head, and with those clear, cold eyes looked at her for a moment before saying: "This heavy brocade dress is indeed cumbersome to wear..."

  She signaled her maid to bring the everyday silk clothes, and behind the four-paneled screen with carved phoenixes and jade-like decorations, she changed into a different outfit.

  Her usual plain dress made her aunt even more astonished: "Your Majesty...!"

  She was waiting for a bitter and tedious persuasion, but heard a loud announcement from outside, one after another.

  The emperor has arrived.

  Yuanyi stepped into the temple, and the palace staff helped him remove his outer robe, then retreated in a line.

  In the distance, the sound of a water clock echoes. In this magnificent and dreamlike bedchamber, layers of silk curtains dance in the night breeze, as if isolated from the outside world, forming its own universe.

  The night wind is cool and quiet, the crane's top double 'flowers' are entwined on the candle holder, two candles flicker unsteadily, in the young girl's clear and cold eyes, they reflect a pair of shining lights.

  Yuanyu gazed deeply at her, his eyes strange yet warm with longing.

  It was probably due to drinking too much that his voice sounded particularly mellow: "I really owe you one this time!"

  Morning 'dew' smiled slightly. (16K, computer station. Updated the fastest). And there is no little girl's shy meaning: "I can share worries for the emperor, I am already very happy... It's just a nominal concern, to me. No harm."

  Yuan Qi listened to the two words "false reputation", his eyes dimmed. The warm smile also quickly hid from view.

  "One day's work is done, let's go to bed early!"

  He didn't wait for the 'dew' to respond, and he went forward to pick up those four 'jade' screens, one after another. In an instant, he had already placed them horizontally between the bed curtains and the brocade couch.

  "I have always cherished and loved you, but now you sleep on the bed, so I can only spend a humble night on this small couch."

  He said with a smile, half joking and half bitter.

  Chen 'Lu' was slightly startled and also felt uneasy: "How can the emperor be like this? I am a woman, my body is smaller, it's just fine on the bed!"

  She neatly spread a thin quilt and small blanket on the couch. Without any hesitation, she lay down with her clothes on.

  Two red candles were extinguished by her fingers, and the bedroom fell into darkness. Only a sliver of new moonlight shone in from the window, making everything hazy.

  The coral-like golden hook of the curtain. In the gentle breeze, it sways lightly and emits a clear tinkling sound, making the surroundings even more quiet and still.

  Two people sleep behind a screen, but both are wide awake, thinking their own thoughts.

  "Yuan Qi's voice rang out with a hint of intoxication: 'What is the most delightful, and what is the most painful moment in your life?'"

  Chen 'Lu' was taken aback by the words, thought for a moment, and then her clear and cold voice echoed in the hall, as ethereal as the starlight at the edge of the sky.

  It was on a certain day in February this year.

  That day, she was reborn in the underworld, twenty-six years of karma burned to ashes, and suddenly freed, isn't that delightful?

  That day, she suddenly realized that everything had changed and people were no longer the same, and past memories could never be chased again.

  Nowadays, thinking of that day, she seems to be sad and happy at the same time, with countless emotions, but only leaving a lump in her heart.

  She thought of the original owner of this body, that poor and weak little one, who died under the rod punishment of Empress Qi. Now meeting in the underworld, isn't it both painful and pleasant?

  She was lost in thought, Yuan Qi's voice, with a lazy drunken intention, seemed to be drifting in the night wind.

  "This life of mine, the most joyful and the most painful, is today..."

  He hadn't finished speaking when the wine took effect and he fell into a deep sleep.

  The night's hue is like ink, silently and quietly dyeing everything in its path. This hall is serene and tranquil, as if it were eternity itself.

  When the dawn broke, the sky was already bright. An hour ago, she felt that Yuan Qi had quietly got up from behind the screen, and before she could think carefully, she fell asleep again.

  She made a slight movement, and a row of eunuchs standing outside the palace immediately entered with combs, washing utensils, and new clothes, and saluted her.

  Her maid, Bao'er, also rushed in hastily, her face flushed with anxiety, but she was at a loss for what to do.

  She was originally a bit of a tomboy, still quite childish and not very handy with her hands and feet. Seeing this scene, she felt nervous and trembling all over, wanting to reach out and take it, but didn't know how to proceed.

  "Leave your toiletries behind."

  Chen 'Lu' faintly instructed, took a look at the many palace people, and asked: "Is it the Imperial Household Department that assigned you all to this place?"

  First was a low-ranking female official, already twenty-seven or eight years old, not very young, but with a unique elegance and refinement. She stepped forward and saluted: "The palace has too few people to serve you, so the chief steward has specially sent us servants to attend to your needs."

  Morning 'dew' took a glance, and no longer cared --- carefully admiring also didn't have any use, in the middle of this who knows how many were other people's 'scheming', first let them settle down before saying anything.

  As usual, the new empress had to pay her respects to the emperor in the early morning. When she arrived at the Qianqing Palace, however, she found that the throne of the Empress Dowager was empty, and the face of the Empress was pale. The sky was overcast on this June day, and everything was wrapped up tightly, yet still trembling slightly.

  The Lin family's daughter, for some reason, had a congenital heart defect, so she would often have seizures and was frail and sickly. Yet, despite her weakness, she had a delicate and charming appearance.

  Yuanyi wore a dark-coloured imperial robe with golden embroidery, sitting upright in the middle, his expression still calm and composed.

  "The empress dowager's old illness has recurred, so she cannot come."

  He faintly explained a sentence, then stopped talking, and only gazed deeply at the morning dew.

  The queen, who was being tormented by illness, had a fleeting cold glint on her face. She forced a smile and said: "Morning sister, don't be formal, I'm not feeling well today, let's skip the pleasantries. Sister is understanding, I hope you can lend me a helping hand in the future!"

  She was originally a polite remark, but the emperor listened to her words and said: "The empress's words are extremely correct. From now on, you will be promoted to concubine and cannot help but assist her in managing the affairs of the six palaces. The empress has always been weak, and some trivial matters will be handled by you."

  Chen 'Lu' heard the sound of the zither and understood the elegant meaning, smiling and saying: "The Emperor has an edict, I must exert my utmost efforts."

  The empress saw that they were in perfect harmony, knowing that there was a premeditated plan. She wanted to refute them, but thinking of the precedent set by Concubine Zhen and Concubine Qi who had assisted with palace affairs, she felt momentarily disheartened.