The Queen took her concubines to Ganlu Temple to burn incense, and Zhen Huan was humiliated by Concubine Qi.

After returning to the palace, Shen Meizhuang asked the Queen Mother to protect Zhen Huan, and moved to Sui Yuxuan to guard the palace for Zhen Huan.

After Shen Meizhuang left Xianfu Palace, Concubine Jing recommended Liu Zhu.

The emperor once praised Liu Zhu Ling Tou, saying that like master, like servant.

It doesn't matter whether the emperor misses Zhen Huan or wants to forget his worries by using the new person.

The emperor soon favored Liu Zhu. After she slept with him, he issued an edict to confer upon Liu Zhu a title of concubine and granted her the residence in the west side hall of Xianfu Palace.

Although Liu Zhu was Zhen Huan's person, she had never been disrespectful to An Lingrong like Huanbi was.

When paying respects, Concubine Qi started to taunt, "Mrs. Zhen had just left, and you, a maid, climbed onto the dragon bed. Tsk tsk tsk tsk..."

Liu Zhu had been a queen before, so she was not panicked when facing Concubine Qi and said, "Your Majesty is wise and has pity for Princess Longyue, so he has given me grace. I only ask that the people who prayed for me outside the palace take good care of the princess."

An Lingrong spoke up: "It's rare that Song promised to be so loyal."

Concubine Qi rolled her eyes in disdain, but did not continue to ridicule Liu Zhu.

Because Liuzhu was picked up by the Zhen family when she was young, she only had a servant's name but no surname.

Before conferring the title, the emperor asked Liu Zhu, and Liu Zhu told him his previous surname, which was now Song Liu Zhu.

Concubine Jing saw that the emperor came to Xianfu Palace to see her more often since he favored Liu Zhu, and she was very satisfied with Liu Zhu.

Liu Zhu was respectful to Concubine Jing and loved Princess Longyue very much.

In front of the emperor, Liu Zhu would occasionally display some of his talents from his previous life.

The emperor thought that Liuzhu had learned these skills from Zhen Huan and he often praised her for her achievements in playing the piano and chess.

When Princess Longyue was one year old, Liuzhu had already become Shun Changzai.

When Concubine Qi entered the palace, she surpassed the other newcomers. After Zhen Huan left the palace, most of the emperor's favor fell on Concubine Qi.

Since Liu Zhu was favored by the emperor, she took away Qi Concubine's property, so Qi Concubine naturally held a grudge against her.

At Princess Longyue's birthday banquet, Concubine Qi took the opportunity to let Liuzhu show off her talents to liven up the party.

Concubine Qi knew that Liuzhu was good at playing the musical instrument and chess, so she asked Liuzhu to perform a dance.

Liuzhu was once a queen, so how could she possibly dance in public like a geisha?

Concubine Jing also helped to speak up: "Shun Changzai has never learned to dance, isn't this embarrassing for her?"

The Queen spoke up, "In the past, Zhen's dance was very graceful and elegant. Shun Chang learned a lot from Zhen in playing the zither and chess. So he must have learned a lot from Zhen in this dance, right?"

Liu Zhu did not respond, but bowed and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, I have never learned to dance. If it is to help, could you please allow me to compose a poem?"

Liu Zhu noticed that Concubine Qi looked strange a few days ago, so she painted the distant mountains in black when she attended the banquet today.

The emperor looked at Liu Zhu, and his eyes moved slightly as expected, "You told me before that I know you are not good at dancing, so please compose a poem today."

Liu Zhu thanked him and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your permission."

Then, Liu Zhu began to recite slowly: "Blessings are like the rolling tides of clouds, and the girls of the Shen family are filled with endless joy. Blessings arrive on the wedding day like a dream, and the gift is chosen with discerning eyes. There are many happy events in this prosperous age, and the future is full of good luck. Let's drink and sing and travel freely, and a happy life is sweeter than honey."

After reciting a poem, Concubine Jing smiled and said, "This is the Birthday Poem by the Immortal Poet. It is just right for the occasion."

The emperor also spoke up: "That's right, Liu Zhu is the most intelligent and insightful."

Seeing the emperor's smile, the queen also spoke up: "Shun Changzai really has some of Zhen's talent."

Liu Zhu bowed slowly and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress, and the Concubine Jing thank you for your praise."

Concubine Qi snorted softly, but Liu Zhu ignored her.

If Liu Zhu took action against a beautiful but stupid woman like Concubine Qi, she would quickly be able to bring her to the bottom of the valley.

But without Concubine Qi, Liu Zhu's favor would be a little conspicuous, so let's keep her as a shield for now.

Liu Zhu thought that her period was already half a month late. If she was really pregnant, she would have to find a way to ask the empress dowager for help.

This queen was truly cruel. As the mother of the country and all people, she actually thought about harming the royal heir every day.

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