The fake daughter of a fallen ghost is reborn

Xue Zhiyi didn't know why Huo Zhiyu suddenly wanted to see her, but since the invitation had been sent, she had no reason to refuse.

So she got up early, changed into a light blue long jacket with wide sleeves and a gold-sprinkled folded skirt, and carefully combed her hair into a bun.

Xue Runing couldn't help but sigh: "Third sister looks really beautiful dressed like this."

Hearing this, Xue Zhiyi just smiled and said, "It's a pity that I can't take you with me this time."

Xue Runing propped up her head and said, "Third sister, you should come back earlier. I went to Fulufang a few days ago and saw a new pastry shop opened. I want to buy some new pastries and we can eat together when you come back."

Xue Zhiyi nodded: "Then don't go out for too long, come back early."

Xue Runing agreed obediently.

……

The carriage left the gate of Xue Mansion.

The car stopped outside the palace gate. She only took Qiuyun with her, leaving Suyue in Jiangxuexuan to look after the house.

However, the palace was heavily guarded, so Xue Zhiyi got off the car and walked with the palace servants. Qiuyun could not follow him and could only wait outside the palace gate.

The palace road was long and the palace walls were strong. When he looked up, Xue Zhiyi felt that the place was magnificent and golden. However, perhaps because the sunlight could not easily shine in, the palace road seemed a little cool.

This is her first time entering the palace. Did Fu Rongxin live here all her life in her previous life?

……

At the same time, Cuiwei Palace.

A woman holds a high position and has a graceful demeanor. Although she is over 40 years old, she is still beautiful. She is Concubine Ge.

At this moment, she rubbed her forehead in annoyance: "Since Concubine An was favored, she has been the only one who stands out. How can others in the harem have a say? She is just a dancer. I don't know why Your Majesty is so interested in her."

Ge Yuanhui sat at the bottom and comforted her, "Aunt also said that she was just a dancer. Now the queen has no children and no favor, but you have two princes. You have the final say in the entire harem. How can a newcomer who has no achievements be compared with you?"

These words did not ease Concubine Ge's heart much. She sighed deeply, "Chong'er is no longer a child. He has his own ideas. How can I control him? Your Majesty is wary of relatives by marriage. Chong'er also does not want his future queen to be from the Ge family... After all, it is an imperial family. Even mother and son can hardly be close to each other."

Hearing this, Ge Yuanhui's gentle eyes slowly lowered: "As long as Your Highness has Yuanhui in his heart, even a little bit, Yuanhui has the confidence to make this happen on his own, but..."

Concubine Ge looked at her and said, "I know what you want to say. I have also heard that Chong'er had intended to win over the Xue family, but he was actually not satisfied with this arranged marriage. Now, for some reason, he has become interested in that girl."

After that, she smiled slowly again: "Yuan Hui, what have you been doing these years? How come you can't even compare to a wild girl like that?"

As soon as these words came out, the corners of Ge Yuanhui's mouth suddenly drooped: "Yuanhui is stupid and doesn't know how to please His Highness."

Concubine Ge shook her head: "If you were stupid, there would be no smart people in this world."

Looking at Ge Yuanhui's face, which was even brighter than hers when she was young, she said, "Next time before you say something discouraging, look in the mirror first. No man would not be moved by your face. Even Chong'er is still a man, and he would be tempted."

Ge Yuanhui raised his eyes and looked at Concubine Ge unwillingly. But she heard Concubine Ge said firmly: "Since ancient times, when a new emperor takes over, the previous batch of relatives will inevitably become lonely. The empress dowager's mother's family was once in the limelight, but do you think they still have a place in the court now? Yuanhui, you are the only daughter of the Ge family. The prosperity of the Ge family in the next few decades depends on you. Show your ability, understand?"

Ge Yuanhui's eyes trembled, and she stood up and bowed: "Yuanhui will remember your aunt's teachings."

The imperial concubine was slightly relieved: "Chong'er's love for Xue Zhiyi is just a temporary attraction. There are countless women with talents like her in the officialdom of Huajing."

But when Ge Yuanhui thought about the loss he suffered at the hands of Xue Zhiyi, he hated her so much: "Xue Zhiyi is in Jianzhang Palace today. If my aunt could meet her, she might understand that she is not someone who can be easily manipulated."

"Jianzhang Palace?" The imperial concubine frowned. "To be able to win the favor of the empress dowager, perhaps it is true as you said, that he is not an easy person to deal with."

At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps, and a child of eight or nine years old ran in, followed by several palace maids and eunuchs.

"Mother concubine!"

The child's features looked somewhat similar to Gu Shichong, and it was none other than the ninth prince, Gu Shiying.

The imperial concubine's expression softened: "Ying'er came to see mother, but have you finished reading today's books?"

The Ninth Prince nodded heavily, "Today is Brother Wuyou's birthday. He will have a ceremony to be crowned at the Royal Grandmother's. Ying'er wants to go and watch the ceremony. She also wants to have fun with Brother Wuhui, so she finished her studies early. Can mother go with Ying'er?"

Pinching the Ninth Prince's little face, the Imperial Concubine showed a loving expression: "Ying'er loves the hustle and bustle the most, then mother, you will also accompany Ying'er to join in the fun."

The Ninth Prince was overjoyed to receive the approval. She took Ge Yuanhui's hand and said, "Sister Yuanhui, come with us. The Empress Dowager likes you the most."

The last time, when Ge Yuanhui thought of the Queen Mother, she was still a little scared. But when she thought of Xue Zhiyi, she was also there. How could she be willing to show her fear? She said, "Your Highness, I obey your orders."

……

The main hall of Jianzhang Palace.

When Xue Zhiyi arrived, the main hall had already been decorated with lights and colorful decorations. Palace maids were coming in and out preparing the banquet, making for a grand occasion.

Is a private banquet so grand? Xue Zhiyi became curious.

At this moment, she suddenly saw a familiar face slowly walking into the hall.

The man also noticed her and walked towards her with his hands behind his back.

"Why are you here?" Huo Wuyou seemed to be in a good mood.

Xue Zhiyi bowed and said, "I didn't expect that Marquis Lin'an is here too."

Hearing this, Huo Wuyou laughed: "You don't know what you are here for today, do you?"

Xue Zhiyi blinked, not understanding for a moment. Wasn't it Huo Zhiyu who invited her?

At this moment, someone shouted, "The Queen Mother is here!"

The empress dowager was seen coming from the back of the hall, supported by a female official. Huo Zhiyu, who was standing beside her, saw Xue Zhiyi and smiled at her from a distance.

Xue Zhiyi knelt down and saluted: "Your servant pays respect to the Queen Mother."

Seats were set up in the courtyard of Jianzhang Palace, and the empress dowager sat at the top.

She smiled and said, "Get up, Xue family girl, there's no need to be restrained, sit down."

After thanking her, Xue Zhiyi, at Huo Zhiyu's invitation, sat to the right of the empress dowager.

Huo Wuyou sat down on the other side: "My grandmother loves her grandson so much that she asked His Majesty to allow me to stay in the palace today."

The Queen Mother smiled, and all the wrinkles on her face were squeezed together: "After all, it is your coming-of-age ceremony, so your elders still have to be present."

Hearing this, Huo Wuyou raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at Xue Zhiyi, his smile deepened a little bit without any expression.

Xue Zhiyi suddenly realized: today was actually Huo Wuyou's birthday, and it was also his coming-of-age ceremony, no wonder he reacted like that just now.

Seeing her strange expression, Huo Zhiyu whispered, "It's really boring in the palace on weekdays. It's a rare opportunity to post a message like this. Of course, I want you, Sister Zhiyi, to come to the palace to play with me."