I swept the harem by pretending to be weak

Qiuju changed her name to Biyun quietly.

No one noticed this except Chuntao and Tanxiang. Chuntao was curious for a while and then put it out of her mind. Tanxiang seemed to have guessed something, but in the end she didn't say anything and just treated Biyun more kindly.

No matter what their background or abilities were, as long as they could become the emperor's concubines, they were destined to be a level higher than these servants who were beaten and scolded at will.

Liu Zhirou prepared a small banquet, and when the emperor arrived, she immediately went to greet him.

The emperor did not break his promise. He visited Liu Zhirou very frequently these days. Not every day, but at least once every two days. This sporadic frequency was really good compared to those concubines who could not see the emperor for several months.

Liu Zhirou thought that the emperor seemed to be in a good mood, so she mentioned the next thing to do.

"Your Majesty, I have a few things to ask of you. I brought a girl from home. We grew up together. She is a few years older than me. If I don't settle her lifelong affairs, I'm afraid it will be a mistake."

"If you want to talk about your lifelong affairs, it would be better to go to Renshou Palace to solve it. Your mother has been obsessed with matchmaking recently. She knows all the young talents in the court very well, and she knows which one is not engaged." There was a playful look in the emperor's eyes, and he deliberately said a few words to tease her.

Liu Zhirou was very sensitive to this, but she didn't expose it. She continued to act innocent and said in embarrassment: "She married out of the palace. One of us is in the palace, and the other is outside. I can't see her twice a year. I really can't bear to let her go."

"What's more... my background is not good. Even if Biyun marries into those officials' houses, she will most likely not be considered a good person." Liu Zhirou lowered her head, revealing her pretty profile, and she looked like she was about to cry.

After being in this kind of place for such a long time, she has evolved from being ignorant at the beginning to being able to do things with ease now.

The concubines in this palace, except for a very few like Concubine Shu, who were a little domineering because of their good family background, good looks and being favored by the emperor, almost all the others were gentle, charming and pitiful little green tea girls.

It is unwise to fight against them. How to hide a drop of water? The best way is to mix it into tea.

"Who is gossiping in front of my little darling again? I will beat him to death!" said the emperor with some heartache.

The emperor is more relaxed and protective in front of Liu Zhirou. After all, in his heart, this woman in front of him has nothing but him, and can only live a good life by relying on him.

"Okay, Your Majesty—" Liu Zhirou smiled shyly.

"Come on, I understand what you mean, but you mention other women like this, are you really not afraid that I will be seduced away by others?"

"Will the emperor forget me just because the new woman is young and beautiful? As long as he doesn't forget me, that's enough. The emperor belongs to everyone, not just me." Liu Zhirou looked considerate and generous.

This thoughtfulness and generosity was not because she loved the emperor very much. On the contrary, it was proof that she did not care about the emperor at all.

It’s just that the emperor himself doesn’t understand yet.

"I knew you were a virtuous woman. It's more comfortable to be with you than with those jealous people." The emperor sighed and didn't mention Biyun again. Liu Zhirou felt a little uncertain, wondering whether the emperor supported this matter.

No matter what Liu Zhirou said, whether this matter can be passed or not, in the end it is still the emperor who can decide.

Whether Lu Jin and Biyun can achieve their goal of overturning Prime Minister Shen's case by relying on the emperor's favor also depends on the emperor's attitude.

Silent all night.

The next morning, Biyun was already dressed up and waiting outside. She had chosen her clothes several times for this occasion, and finally decided on a light yellow cloud-shaped shirt and a cloud-shaped skirt made of white palace satin. The layers of clothing looked exceptionally beautiful in the rising sun.

Her hair was tied in a bun with a golden hairpin inserted diagonally. She applied thick powder on her face, which well concealed her originally dark yellow skin tone. At this moment, she looked extremely radiant.

In her hands she held a board steadily, on which were placed a basin filled with clean water and a dry towel, all of which were needed for the emperor's preliminary cleaning and washing.

No matter how much she wanted to gain the emperor's favor immediately, she could not delay her job. This was also what Liu Zhirou had told her before.

The emperor loves beauties, but he is by no means a tyrant who would disregard his country for the sake of beauties. On the contrary, the emperor attaches great importance to rules. If Biyun can be beautiful and do her job well, she will definitely win more points in the emperor's heart than just being beautiful.

Liu Zhirou was afraid that Chuntao's impulsiveness would ruin Biyun's best chance to meet the emperor, so she simply gave her a day off and did not let her come to serve. Waiting outside the house with Biyun was the more calm and steady Tanxiang.

"Come in." Following a lazy greeting, the two people lowered their heads, held their breath, and walked in slowly.

"Is this the Biyun that Rou'er mentioned before? Look up." The emperor obviously also noticed Biyun after she was dressed up.

I have to say that there is nothing wrong with this child's appearance. She has regular facial features. Although she does not have the appearance of a standard lady, she has a heroic air, which is very eye-catching in some situations.

When she was Qiu Ju in the Liu Mansion, she always kept her head down and did her job conscientiously and diligently. Even in her free time, she rarely used makeup to dress herself up.

It was also the first time that Liu Zhirou saw her like this.

Biyun has a slim figure, but she does not give people a feeling of being frail. Her eyes are bright, her nose is straight, and her two slightly red lips are as smooth as flower petals.

Holding the basin of water was a pair of slender hands, with white wrists like jade, skin like white snow, and shining with the luster of porcelain.

"She is indeed a beauty, and she deserves to be praised by Rou'er. Since Rou'er is so generous, I won't be stingy and will make her a concubine." After seeing Biyun like this, the emperor couldn't help but flash a hint of amazement in his eyes, and then he said this in the name of Liu Zhirou.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty, and thank you for your grace, Your Majesty." Biyun quickly bowed to express her gratitude.