"The vassal kings indulged their subordinates, who dared to violate the law right under the Emperor's feet. This is a most unusual affair."

  "I know they have other plans..."

  Yuan Qi sneered coldly: "General Zhou is hiding in the capital, he must be wanting to watch this play!"

  Chen 'Lu' heard him mention Zhou Jun, thought for a moment, and said: "This General Zhou, also has a trusted aide imprisoned in the imperial prison!"

  "Is he the one who had an illicit affair with Empress Zhou?"

  Yuan Qi's face was somewhat annoyed, and he furrowed his brow.

  "It's already a done deal, and keeping him locked up won't solve anything. Your Majesty might as well show him mercy and let him go to the border to redeem himself through meritorious service."

  Chen 'Lu' gazed at his expression, her mouth vaguely persuading him.

  Yuanyu sighed, walked closer to her side, and with a hint of helplessness, removed the hairpins from her hair one by one. Suddenly, her black hair cascaded down like a waterfall.

  "Are you speaking on his behalf?"

  "When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out... Zhou Guifei has already passed away, and there's no point in arguing with him anymore."

  Yuan Qi shook his head and said sternly: "You don't know the taboos of being a ruler..."

  Facing the gaze of the morning dew, he sighed: "Those who serve you, in fact, are most concerned with their own authority, and do not tolerate any offense."

  He spoke in a stern tone, saying: "I actually have no grudge against this person. It's just that he has violated the taboo - if everyone were to follow his example, what dignity would the Son of Heaven still have?"

  Chen 'Lu' listened, her body couldn't help but tremble slightly, in the dark of night, a most terrifying thought floated to the surface of her mind.

  Perhaps Yuan Xu also... because of Tianzi's authority...

  Recalling her past life, she was ruthless and decisive, with great power in her grasp. Now thinking back, it's actually terrifying.

  Yuan Xu, are you really suspicious of me because you fear my power and authority?

  She lowered her eyes slightly and after a long while, she asked in a low voice: "Such behavior... can't be forgiven at all?"

  Yuan Qi saw her voice was faint and seemed to have endless resentment, which made him very unhappy.

  "Why care so much about this person?!"

  Morning dew in her heart a piece of 'confusion', in the midst of confusion, hair but feel slight tremble, followed by a refreshing fragrance 'dazed'

  "I spent a night with Marquis, actually I wanted to give you this 'flower'..."

  The jade-like 'orchid' in Xueying's hair was tied with a auspicious knot, and her endless braid was coiled up.

  Yuanyi sighed and left with a flick of her sleeve, almost in a huff. At dawn, only a faint fragrance remained in the temple.

  The next morning, Yuan Qi felt a little regretful. He had left in a huff, and now he was feeling a bit 'chicken-hearted'. The dawn dew and that person were completely unrelated, but he had unjustly suspected her of being involved with someone else. What was he thinking?!

  He was in distress, but heard outside the imperial study, Qin Xi hurriedly reported: "Morning Concubine has come to visit the Emperor!"

  Yuanyuan's heart skipped a beat: "Let her in..."

  Morning 'dew' gently entered, turned out to be a bright red dyeing trailing long skirt, under the sunlight, faintly revealing the 'color' of the 'moon' 'flower' petals, with a string of pearls hanging down from the forehead, making the skin look like snow.

  She normally wears simple clothes, but this time she dressed up carefully and her elegant face was even more radiant with a charming beauty.

  "This outfit of yours..."

  Yuan Qi only felt his heart racing wildly, he was a bit uncomfortable and spoke evasively.

  "This was prepared for tonight's dinner party. Those few girls helped me put it on and 'fixed' me up like this!"

  Chen 'Lu' raised an eyebrow and gazed uncomfortably at this luxurious brocade.

  Yuan Qi looked at her lightly lifting her skirt, with a helpless expression, and couldn't hold back anymore, bursting into laughter.

  This earned him a cold stare from the beauty, and it wasn't until half a moment later that Yuan Qi finally stopped laughing and asked, "What banquet is being held today? I hadn't heard anything about it."

  "It's just a summer evening banquet..."

  Morning 'dew' smiled and said: "It was I who sent out the invitation."

  Yuan Qi's astonishment was not trivial, and for a moment, it was difficult to associate these mundane matters with the elegant and refined, yet still spirited 'woman' before him.

  "What surprise is awaiting me this time?"

  Chen 'Lu' looked at the emperor with a look of great enemy, almost laughing out loud ---- when did she become a flood beast?

  "Will Your Majesty forget the place where you appointed me as your consort?"

  "It is for me to control the power of the harem... This is indeed too difficult for you!"

  Yuan Qi recalled the situation in the harem where Lin Shi covered the sky with one hand and felt a headache again.

  "It is impolite not to return a visit, since the Empress Dowager has given me such a grand reception, I should at least reciprocate with one or two gestures, otherwise it would be too monotonous."

  Each palace received the invitation, and they were all shocked. This princess had just been appointed, but she dared to personally invite the concubines to attend, this attitude was also somewhat too arrogant!

  Just as they were hesitating, a piece of news left everyone stunned -

  The emperor who never attended the harem banquet will make a surprise visit to the Bimonthly Palace!

  The emperor arrived just as the night feast was getting underway.

  Except for the queen who was ill in bed, all the other concubines were dressed in fine clothes and makeup, with high hairdos like clouds, competing to outdo each other in beauty, all for a glimpse of the emperor's dragon face.

  The emperor has always been diligent in government affairs, and when it comes to women and lust, he is quite limited. Except for a few slightly favored ones, the ordinary concubines and imperial consorts can hardly get an audience with him several times a year.

  Yuanyi entered the temple, but felt that it was completely different from usual. Everywhere, there were magnificent and resplendent images flowing around.

  He looked around with his eyes, but saw that the main seat was empty, and when he looked again, he only saw the beautiful and smiling concubines standing up to pay their respects.