Zimu didn't expect that Concubine Hui was right.

When Zimu was greeting and taking his seat, he heard Hailan's voice as soon as he sat down in his usual seat.

"Although Concubine Ling and Sister Xianfei are both concubines, Sister Xianfei is a Manchu after all, so Concubine Ling should sit below Sister Xianfei."

Except for Empress Fucha, Concubine Hui and Yihuan who were all looking at Hailan with frowns, and Qingying who was standing straight waiting for Zimu to give up his seat.

The other concubines all looked like they were waiting for Zimu to fight back.

Everyone in the harem knew that Concubine Ling was soft and easy to talk to. Not only was she well protected by the Emperor, but also by the Empress and the Royal Concubine.

As a result, when Concubine Xian came out of the cold palace and paid her respects for the first time, she directly ordered Concubine Xian with a sword.

Is he planning to use Concubine Ling as an example to establish his authority?

"Oh, what then?"

"Then, Concubine Ling, you should make way for Concubine Xian."

"Oh, why?"

"After all, you, Concubine Ling, are from the Zhenghuang Banner, and you are indeed not as good as Concubine Xian, who is from the Ulanara clan."

"..."

Zi Mu took a deep breath and was about to speak when he was interrupted by Qingying's unique voice.

"Anyone with a discerning eye can tell who is better or worse. There is no need to argue about it."

That being said, the fact that Qingying was still standing there made everyone understand that she was just waiting for Concubine Ling to give up her seat.

Even Empress Fucha was confused. Did Concubine Xian lose her brain after being locked up in the cold palace for three years?

"Haha, since Her Majesty Empress Xian thinks this is a meaningless dispute, then please sit down. If you are still standing there, are you waiting for Her Majesty Empress Ling to give you a seat?"

Bai Ruiji has such a cute little face, but when she opens her mouth, it's as if her mouth is filled with poison.

The other concubines also laughed silently and could only drink tea to cover up themselves.

"The Emperor has already promoted Concubine Ling's family to the Bordered Yellow Banner and removed them from the bondservant class. Has Concubine Hai forgotten?"

"Your Highness is right. Noble Lady Hai is obsessed with Concubine Xian, so how could she care about anyone else?"

After hearing what A Ruo said, Hai Lan glared at her.

Bai Ruiji looked at Qingying's stubborn figure and seemed to suddenly understand why the Queen Mother hated her so much.

"Empress Xian grew up in Jiangnan, so she must have heard of the Chastity Arch, right? Empress Xian keeps saying that she won't argue meaninglessly, but her eyes look as if she wants to pierce Empress Ling through."

"It really fits what the people in Jiangnan say: you have to be what you are and what you are what you are."

After Meipin finished speaking, everyone who knew something about the chastity arch laughed, except Concubine Hui and Zimu.

Zimu and Meipin usually had little interaction, so no matter why she said that, she was helping him after all.

So Zimu smiled at Bai Ruiji.

"Princess Mei, you are committing an insubordination."

"I have not read much and I just speak my mind. Empress Xian is so kind, I think she will not hold it against me, right?"

Qingying and Hailan were almost driven crazy by Bai Ruiji's innocent expression. Meipin said all kinds of good and bad things to Qingying and she couldn't refute them.

"Okay, be quiet." After Empress Fucha spoke, all the concubines quieted down.

"Sister Concubine Xian, please sit down first. You sisters are all old people in the palace. You should take care of each other in the future. You must not hurt the sisterhood because of some trivial matters."

"Your Majesty, the Queen, will follow your instructions."

Zimu thought to herself that Qingying was a person who was really easy to be targeted by others.

Originally, the struggle in the palace was still going on in secret, and at most it was a fight for favor, but Qingying's appearance brought it directly to the surface.

It’s my turn today, but I don’t know whose turn it will be tomorrow.

After paying their respects, the concubines from various palaces left one after another.

Qingying and Hailan went out together. When they passed the Imperial Garden, which was the only way to return to Jingren Palace, they saw the rockery in the garden.

She remembered that she had secretly run out here without her aunt’s knowledge, and that she and Hongli had played here all the time.

"Sister, do you want to take a walk in the Imperial Garden to relax?"

Qingying nodded and walked towards the Imperial Garden while asking, "Hai Lan, what kind of person do you think Concubine Ling is?"

"Sister, I don't have any interactions with Concubine Ling, so I don't know her very well. Plus, she doesn't like to go out very often, so I know her even less."

"So she has a good relationship with Meipin?"

Qingying recalled the mocking words Bai Ruiji had said to her when she paid her respects just now, and she was certain in her heart that Bai Ruiji and Zimu were on good terms.

"No, it's just a greeting." Hailan looked at Qingying cautiously, "Why do you ask, sister?"

Qingying sighed and shook her head, “Today in the Queen’s Palace, Concubine Ling did not argue with us… I thought she would be as aggressive as before.

Zimu: I also want to argue, but I don’t have the chance to do so.

"Concubine Ling did not argue. It was Concubine Mei who did it for her."

"Even an acquaintance can speak for her. I guess Concubine Ling must have some extraordinary qualities." Qingying looked into the distance thoughtfully, but her heart was still unsettled.

"It's cold, and my sister isn't wearing very warm clothes. Why don't we hurry back to the palace?"

Hai Lan couldn't bear to see Qingying's expression, so she reminded her worriedly.

"Hai Lan, I want to walk a little further. If you're cold, go back first."

"I'd better stay with my sister,"

"Hai Lan, it's great to have you by my side." Qingying was alone in a daze beside the rockery, while Hai Lan was quietly by her side.

……

At this time, Zimu was accompanying Yihuan to Yime Garden to appreciate the plum blossoms. They happened to pass by the Imperial Garden and inadvertently saw Qingying and Hailan.

The awkward thing was that the four of them saw each other, but Zimu had no intention of stepping forward to say hello.

Yihuan hesitated for a moment, and finally bowed to the two of them from a distance and left with Zimu.

After returning to Yongshou Palace, Zimu thought a lot by himself.

Qingying is not as simple as she seems, that's for sure.

After all, a woman who can set fire to herself in order to get out of the cold palace, and even wants to ask the imperial physician for poison to poison herself, is definitely not someone who is easy to deal with.

After all, I have been so cruel to myself, let alone others?

Zimu decided to keep an eye on Jingren Palace from time to time. He was not afraid of thieves stealing, but he was afraid of thieves keeping an eye on it.

Although his Yongshou Palace had been tidied up several times by Jinzhong and Li Yu, Zimu was still worried that the two sisters would do something bad to him.

The number of loyalty Gu in the system mall is limited. There are so many people in Yongshou Palace that Zimu can't give one Gu to everyone.

In the next few days, Qingying quietly observed Zimu every day.

She also realized that Concubine Ling was deeply favored by the emperor.

Even Empress Fucha and Imperial Concubine Hui, who had been at loggerheads with her when she was still her favored concubine, had a good relationship with Concubine Ling.

More importantly, Concubine Ling never made enemies with anyone.

Sometimes, even those concubines with whom she was not very close came to Yongshou Palace for help, and she would lend a hand as long as she could.

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