The master and servant turned back to the original path. Shen Meizhuang looked up at the moon in the sky and murmured, "Caiyue, do you think I can really live as I wish in this palace?"

"My lady, you are the emperor's concubine, so you can live as you please." Caiyue supported Shen Meizhuang and replied.

Shen Meizhuang looked at Caiyue who was standing beside her and thought to herself: Yes, for Caiyue who was serving her, being able to become the master would mean that she could live a free life.

But for myself... for the person I miss... I can never live for myself...

When Wangshu was one month old, Fucha was delighted to be given the title "Zhao Li". Wearing a wedding gown, Fucha held the tender baby Wangshu and thanked the emperor. After taking a seat, he looked at An Lingrong with eyes full of gratitude.

Because of the title "Zhao Li", the Ministry of Internal Affairs put a lot of effort into this full moon banquet, making it extremely lively.

Qixiang Palace.

"Your Majesty, I heard that Concubine Yi is now at the peak of her career, and is almost losing your favor."

Thanks to Concubine Hua's care, Cao Qinmo has now regained her former glory. The daily necessities in the palace are no longer in short supply, and the tea cups have been replaced with the colorful porcelain cups that Concubine Hua likes.

"You have very sharp ears. This Concubine Yi is really abominable. After what happened that day, I tried to win her over, but she rejected me without even a second thought!" Concubine Hua took a sip of tea and spoke angrily.

"I feel that the failure of this matter is not a bad thing. Loyalty is the most important thing in employing people. We tried to win her over in the past, but she refused to submit. Even if she submits to Your Majesty now, I'm afraid she is still disloyal." Cao Qinmo said as she looked at Concubine Hua. After listening, Concubine Hua nodded thoughtfully.

Seeing this, Cao Qinmo smiled. She said this because she wanted to stop Concubine Hua from trying to win over An Lingrong...

If Hua Fei really succeeds in winning her over, then what will happen to me? I am still imprisoned. Only when I am needed will I be remembered, right?

"You are right. It is not a good idea for me to come here secretly all the time. I have to ask you to come out as soon as possible. Have you been practicing the things I asked you to do every day?" Concubine Hua looked at Cao Qinmo, and Cao Qinmo nodded.

"Don't worry, madam. These days, I have been practicing target shooting diligently. Now, even if I can't compare with those men, I am definitely one of the best women."

Cao Qinmo smiled and looked at Concubine Hua, who was looking down and fiddling with the armor on her hand...

"That's good. In the past, this was the only skill you had that the emperor appreciated. The autumn hunt is not far away. I will ask my brother to suggest setting up a women's autumn hunt competition in the previous dynasty. Then, I will recommend you to the emperor. You must not let me down!" Hua Fei said as she looked at Cao Qinmo, who had no choice but to nod.

"Well, it's getting late, I should go back..." Concubine Hua stood up, and Cao Qinmo followed suit, bowing and saying, "Your concubine respectfully sends you off, Madam Hua..."

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

The Emperor and Concubine Hua sat on the Luohan bed under the window, while An Lingrong sat below with Concubine Jing, Fu Cha, Shen Meizhuang and others.

"The annual Mulan Autumn Hunt is about to begin. When this matter was mentioned during the morning court today, a minister suggested that we should do it in a more innovative way.

At that time, Lord Zhao suggested that a women's competition could be held during the autumn hunt to encourage family members in the court to participate, which would also help to bring me and my subjects closer together.

I think this is a good suggestion, what do you think? "

As the Emperor spoke, he looked towards Concubine Hua. An Lingrong also looked over and saw the inquiring look in the Emperor's eyes. She then looked at Concubine Hua, who had a hint of pride in her smile.

"If the emperor says it's okay, then of course it's okay. But I'm the only concubine in the palace who knows some skills of riding and shooting. If I'm the only one participating, I'm afraid the ministers will laugh at me." Concubine Hua looked at the emperor with a smile, but the emperor withdrew his gaze.

"As for riding skills, I can give it a try, but my hunting skills are not that good..." Concubine Jing stepped forward and spoke, and the emperor nodded.

"It's okay, Concubine Hua, tell me if there is any other way..." The emperor said while turning the rosary in his hand. An Lingrong raised her eyebrows and understood everything.

The Emperor clearly saw through Concubine Hua. The Lord Zhao who was proposed by the previous dynasty must have been arranged by Concubine Hua.

If she remembered correctly, the last time she went to the Old Summer Palace, Cao Qinmo had gone hunting with the emperor. This time, she was trying to rescue Cao Qinmo...

"If Your Majesty wants me to find a solution, I can think of someone."

Concubine Hua looked at the emperor with a smile, and the emperor nodded, motioning for her to continue.

"Your Majesty, do you still remember Concubine Cao? Her riding and archery skills are not inferior to mine. The incident in the past was not a big deal. Now is the time to use someone. I think it would be better to let Concubine Cao apologize to Concubine Hui, and then Your Majesty will release her."

Concubine Hua spoke with a smile, and her eyes were full of tenderness when she looked at the emperor.

“Then tell me, what rank should we give him when he is released?” The emperor asked without even looking up, but just turning the rosary in his hand.

"Why not just restore her status as a noble lady? After all, she will be participating in the autumn hunt, and it would not be good if her status is too low."

Hua Fei continued to speak with a smile, looking at the emperor lovingly, thinking that she had convinced the emperor.

"I will do as you say." The emperor stopped praying and finally raised his head. He said, "Su Peisheng, go and do it."

Su Peisheng nodded in agreement and retreated.

An Lingrong had a faint smile on her face, thinking to herself, as expected, Concubine Hua had put a lot of effort into Cao Qinmo today.

I just don't know if Concubine Hua is really stupid or just pretending. Can she really not see the emperor's unhappy expression? Or is she pretending not to understand and deceiving herself?

Shen Meizhuang was not very happy at this moment. If An Lingrong had not noticed something unusual, she would have been the one imprisoned. Thinking of this, she looked towards Concubine Hua with some anger.

She originally thought that Cao Qinmo would never appear in front of her again, but now, just a few words from Concubine Hua made Cao Qinmo regain her position!

Shen Meizhuang looked at the emperor with resentment. The emperor didn't even show any guilt, and didn't even give Shen Meizhuang an expression. Shen Meizhuang was really annoyed by the emperor's behavior on this matter...

The imperial edict was announced to the six palaces, and the gate of Qixiang Palace finally slowly opened...

Cao Qinmo came out and went to the Yangxin Palace to kneel before the emperor to express her gratitude.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace." Cao Qinmo fell to the ground and bowed deeply to the emperor.

"Get up, and avoid causing trouble in the future." The emperor wrote the poem in his hand without even raising his head.

"Yes, I will follow the emperor's instructions!" Cao Qinmo bowed again, and the emperor waved his hand at Cao Qinmo, and Cao Qinmo withdrew...

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