"Can Songzhi become something great? Sister, are you paying attention?"

"Songzhi is too afraid of Concubine Hua and too obedient to achieve great things."

From what Zhen Huan and Cao Qinmo said, they saw through Song Zhi.

Isn't this the real Song Zhi?

Yes, as a maid who came with the Empress's dowry, how could I not listen to the Empress's words.

All my family members work in the Nian Mansion, how can I not be loyal?

Anyone who competes for the Empress' favor will end up in a bad way. How can I not be afraid?

Cao Qinmo is right, Songzhi will never achieve great things.

I am just a little servant, but when needed, I can present myself to the emperor to secure his favor.

When not needed, she is just a slave climbing onto the bed.

But God brought Songzhi back to life. Didn’t God have some pity for Songzhi?

Some people say that the emperor favored Songzhi despite feeling disgusted, but wouldn't Songzhi feel disgusted and aggrieved facing such an ugly, old man who was two years older than her father?

Sure enough, to survive in this palace, one still needs power.

As long as you have power in your hands, whatever you do is right, and others will only criticize you.

At this moment, Songzhi was waiting outside the Qinzheng Hall in the Old Summer Palace with a cup of tea, and vaguely heard voices coming from inside.

"Nian Gengyao was originally my retainer. He made many contributions to my country and I don't want to sever the relationship between him and me."

Su Peisheng led Songzhi inside, and only after entering the palace did he report: "Your Majesty, it's time for afternoon tea."

The emperor did not look up, but said, "Bring it up."

Songzhi silently brought the tea over, and did not say that it was the newly arrived Longjing tea before the rain like she did in her previous life. The emperor also did not scold her for being too talkative.

The emperor picked up the teacup, took a sip, and continued to discuss matters with his ministers.

Just as Songzhi was about to leave, Su Peisheng spoke up, "Your Majesty, this is the Rain-Predawn Longjing tea that Concubine Hua has just presented to you."

Songzhi looked back at Su Peisheng and found that Concubine Hua had not made things difficult for Su Peisheng.

The Emperor was in a rage, and there was no tea in the Longjing Palace before the rain, only at Concubine Hua's place.

The emperor knew that the tea was the newly-released Rain-Predawn Longjing, but he said nothing. However, Su Peisheng announced it loudly to all the ministers. What did he mean by that?

The emperor put down his teacup, looked at Songzhi and asked, "Why are you here?"

Song Zhi bowed and replied, "I am here on the orders of Concubine Hua to serve tea to His Majesty."

The emperor looked at Songzhi with an ambiguous expression, and after a few pauses, he said, "This dress is nice."

Songzhi bowed her head respectfully and thanked him, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Songzhi's face did not have the shy smile like in her previous life, nor did she have the coquettish demeanor of a little girl.

The emperor saw that Songzhi was still as respectful as before, with no other expression, and thought he had misunderstood her, so he waved his hand and said, "Leave."

Songzhi bowed and said, "Yes, I'll take my leave."

The ministers did not leave when they saw the ambiguous expressions between the emperor and Songzhi as they did in their previous life. Instead, they continued to talk to the emperor about the previous topic.

After coming out of the inner hall of the Qinzheng Palace, Songzhi asked Su Peisheng who had escorted her out, "General Manager Su, the queen has always been kind to the palace people, has she offended the eunuch in any way?"

Su Peisheng flicked his whisk and said only one sentence: "Miss Songzhi, please."

When Songzhi came out of the Qinzheng Hall, she saw Concubine Hua waiting anxiously outside.

When Concubine Hua saw Songzhi coming out so quickly, a hint of joy flashed across her face, but it was fleeting and only a look of sadness remained on her face.

Songzhi stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your Majesty, let's go back to Qingliang Palace and talk about this."

Concubine Hua nodded and walked back with Songzhi and Zhou Ninghai.

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