But this time An Bihuai really made a great contribution. The emperor saw the list several times and was thinking about how to reward An Bihuai.

But An Bihuai's previous position as county magistrate was donated by paying money, and now a fourth-rank military officer is the limit of what he can do...

Unexpectedly, An Lingrong's words touched his heart. She solved his troubles with just one request. She was truly his confidant.

The emperor looked at An Lingrong in front of him and felt that her eyes were sincere and gentle. There was a halo shining on her face, and the emperor kissed her unconsciously...

“Your Majesty…” An Lingrong pouted and dodged, but the emperor just smiled and held her hand.

*

It was also during these days that rumors spread widely in the palace that the Emperor favored Zhen Huan and specially sent Zhen Huan to Penglai Island for refuge, so much so that the servants in the harem began to rush to curry favor with Sui Yuxuan, and Zhen Huan became extremely popular for a while.

Changchun Palace.

"The beauty contest held every three years cannot be held this year. The Emperor and the Empress Dowager want to select several women of appropriate age from the ministers who have made contributions to enter the palace. In this case, we must also prepare..." Concubine Duan sat in the main seat and spoke to everyone.

"That's what Concubine Duan ordered. We, the concubines, have no objection..." Zhen Huan said with a smile, and Concubine Duan nodded.

"Who said there is no objection?!" As soon as Zhen Huan finished speaking, Concubine Hua came in with Zhidan.

"May the Empress Hua be blessed with good health." Empress Hua had already appeared, and Concubine Duan, who was sitting in the main seat, also stood up and saluted. After all, even if she was not favored, she was still a concubine. One word difference made her stand up and kneel down...

"Get up..." Concubine Hua said as she walked to the main seat and looked at Concubine Duan. Concubine Duan had no choice but to come down from the main seat and sit at the bottom. Concubine Hua sat on the main seat.

"I know that this matter must be handled according to the wishes of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. Which girl should be chosen and what etiquette should be followed to bring her in? Concubine Duan, have you thought it through?"

Concubine Hua raised her eyes and glanced at Concubine Duan. Concubine Duan did not look annoyed, but looked back at Concubine Hua with a faint smile.

“There are indeed many meritorious officials who have made contributions this time, but the Queen Mother means that most of the concubines in the palace are from the Han Army Banner, so she wants to see if there are any suitable ones from the Manchu Army Banner.

I have handed over the list, and the first ones are the great hero of this time, Guaerjia, the daughter of Lord Emin, Guaerjia Wenyuan, and Li Ying, the sister of Lord Li, the deputy commander of the Cavalry Battalion. "

Concubine Duan looked at Concubine Hua with a smile, and Concubine Hua's face changed when she heard it.

The great hero this time refers to the person who instigated the emperor to kill her brother. Now that her brother is dead and the Nian family has been exiled, she has to swallow the surging sadness in her heart...

"What does Her Majesty Hua Guifei think?" Concubine Duan continued to look at Concubine Hua who was sitting in the main seat, and the smile on her face became even more intense.

"Since you have already reported it to the Empress Dowager, and now you come to ask me, what do you think? If you dare to break the rules again next time, I will not let you off easily!" Concubine Hua straightened her body and her tone became even colder.

"So, the Imperial Concubine must also think that these two are very good..." Concubine Duan answered to herself with a smile on her face, but Imperial Concubine Hua clenched the armrest in anger.

Concubine Hua suppressed her emotions while looking at the concubines below the stage. When she looked at Cao Qinmo, their eyes met for a moment, and then Cao Qinmo lowered her head.

Since the Nian family fell into trouble, Cao Qinmo, that bitch, has never been to Yikun Palace again, let alone giving advice. Now that she has not pointed a knife at me, it is already the best...

"Princess Wan, I haven't seen you for a long time. You look much lighter. I only know that Penglai Island is remote, but I heard that the emperor sent you there to avoid danger. What's wrong? Didn't he ask someone to send you food?"

When Concubine Hua saw Zhen Huan, she remembered the rumors circulating in the palace and started speaking.

"To reply to Concubine Hua, I have been worrying about the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, and the sisters in the palace every day in Penglai Island. Naturally, I have had some difficulty eating, so it is inevitable that I have reduced my diet..." Zhen Huan opened her mouth and looked at Concubine Hua, with a hint of heartache in her eyes.

Concubine Hua became even more annoyed when she saw this. No matter how insignificant Nian Shilan was, she was still Concubine Hua. How could she be looked down upon by a mere concubine?

"Really? If the emperor loves you so much, why haven't I seen him go to your Sui Yuxuan since you came back from Penglai Island?" Concubine Hua leaned back as she spoke, narrowed her eyes and looked at Zhen Huan with a meaningful smile.

"There are still many things to deal with in the previous dynasty. The emperor has not been to Suiyuxuan or Yikun Palace, has he?" Concubine Duan spoke at the right time and looked at Concubine Hua, and saw that Concubine Hua was staring at her with eyes that seemed to be filled with poison...

"You!..." Concubine Hua raised her finger and pointed at Concubine Duan. Just as she was about to get angry, Song Zhi pulled her clothes. She put her hand down and looked at the people in the room below, saying:

"I will not argue with you today, but you must remember that as long as I am still the Imperial Concubine, it is not your turn to make decisions in the harem! Next time we have a meeting, you all must come to the Yikun Palace!"

Concubine Hua glanced at the concubines, and they all looked at Concubine Duan. Although Concubine Duan was unhappy, she still took the lead in agreeing.

Concubine Hua looked at Cao Qinmo again, only to see that Cao Qinmo still lowered his head and did not look at her again. He snorted coldly and stood up.

"Song Zhi." Concubine Hua said, and Zhi agreed and stepped forward to support Concubine Hua, and the two of them left Changchun Palace together.

"Then I will take my leave as well..." When everyone saw Concubine Hua leave and seeing that Concubine Duan didn't look very good, they also stood up and said goodbye. Concubine Duan nodded.

Everyone left, except Zhen Huan and Cao Qinmo who stayed. After what had just happened, Cao Qinmo didn't bother to hide it. Since Concubine Hua already knew that he had betrayed her, she might as well betray him more thoroughly...

Anyway, she had a reason. The reason was that Wen Yi was now in the hands of Concubine Duan. If the old master rose again one day, she would also have reasons to be forgiven...

*

After An Lingrong and Fu Cha left Changchun Palace, Fu Cha said that the weather was nice and cool today, so why not go to the Imperial Garden together to enjoy the autumn scenery. Everyone agreed, but Shen Meizhuang said that she had to go serve the Empress Dowager, so she didn't want to go with them.

"Concubine Hui, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but you are so young and should spend more time in the Yangxin Palace. How can you always go to Shoukang Palace..." Concubine Xin looked at Shen Meizhuang and spoke, but Shen Meizhuang just smiled and shook her head.

"Now that I am going to the Empress Dowager to show my filial piety, I am also showing my filial piety to the Emperor. It is the same as going to the Emperor..." Then, Shen Meizhuang spoke with a faint smile. An Lingrong saw the bitterness in her eyes and stepped forward to hold her hand.

"You go to the Imperial Garden and wait for me. I'll go after Concubine Hui." An Lingrong said to the others. Concubine Jing nodded and left with Fu Cha and Concubine Xin, heading towards the Imperial Garden...

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