"Sisi, how did you know this news?" Xiao Yi, who had just received a report from his subordinate, was slightly surprised to hear the news from Nan Wusi.

“It was mentioned in my parents’ letters,” Nan Wusi replied, also somewhat surprised that Xiao Yi already knew the news.

"Sisi, don't worry, their Northern Huan envoys won't cause much trouble in the capital." Xiao Yi thought Nan Wusi was being targeted because she was the daughter of a general.

"I'm afraid they might collude with certain officials in the capital, which could lead to changes in the border war situation," Nan Wusi directly expressed his concerns.

Xiao Yi, however, had not thought of this aspect, because Nan Tianba's image of being invincible was already deeply ingrained in people's minds, so he did not consider this possibility.

"Sisi, I'll have someone keep an eye on them then," Xiao Yi said.

"Okay, thank you, Xiao Yi." Nan Wusi was touched to see how much Xiao Yi valued her opinion.

"You don't need to be so polite with me," Xiao Yi said with a smile.

Nan Wusi smiled but did not answer.

Over the next period of time, Nanwusi continuously updated the cosmetics category in "Beautiful Life". Now, in addition to the existing cosmetics, "Beautiful Life" also includes contouring and highlighting products.

Now, after teaching these noble ladies and young women how to do makeup, Nan Wusi has seemingly sparked a makeup craze in the capital.

Many talented ladies and young women, in addition to learning the skills taught to them by Namo Si, also constantly try out new makeup looks and techniques on their own.

Meanwhile, the number of beautiful women in the capital city has visibly increased, leaving the纨绔子弟 (sons of wealthy families who have indulged in pleasure) in the capital city somewhat bewildered.

As cosmetics became increasingly popular, Nan Wusi's reputation for beauty grew, and news of Nan Wusi teaching these noble ladies and young women how to apply makeup also reached the ears of the empresses in the palace.

Especially the Imperial Concubine, who cared most about her appearance. Although she was already beautiful, as she grew older, she was constantly worried that the favor that belonged to her would be taken away by others.

So now, the makeup technique invented by Nanwusi has given her hope again.

However, since she had always stayed in the inner palace, she couldn't attend Nan Wusi's classes at any time like the other ladies. So she pondered how to bring Nan Wusi into the palace.

After much deliberation, the Imperial Concubine gathered her close female friends and asked them if they wished to learn the art of makeup as well.

These concubines of slightly lower rank immediately understood the Imperial Concubine's intentions, and they all nodded in agreement. Some even suggested that the sisters go together to petition the Emperor, hoping to summon Nan Wusi to the palace to teach them.

This was exactly what the Imperial Concubine had hoped for. Although she was an Imperial Concubine, she did not have the authority to directly summon the daughters of ministers into the palace; only the Empress and the Empress Dowager had that authority.

But of course, she couldn't do this through the Empress, so she came up with this method.

So a large group of beauties from the harem headed towards the Imperial Study. The sight of so many people moving together naturally alerted the Empress. Upon receiving the news, she also set off in that direction.

Meanwhile, the Emperor was handling official business in his study and was feeling somewhat overwhelmed when he learned that so many concubines were requesting an audience with him.

Xiao Teng summoned the leading imperial concubine inside and asked, "Imperial Concubine, what has happened? Why did you all come together?"

"Your Majesty, my concubine and my sisters wish to request something from you, so we have come together to make this petition." The Imperial Concubine bowed gracefully to Xiao Teng.

"My beloved consort, rise and speak." Xiao Teng'an sat on the dragon throne, waiting for the imperial consort to continue.

"Your Majesty, there's been a lot of talk in the capital lately about how General Nan's daughter, Nan Wusi, invented a makeup technique that can make women even more beautiful. But we sisters are in the palace and can't see it. So we hope Your Majesty can summon Miss Nan to the palace to teach us." The Imperial Concubine stated her request.

"I thought it was something serious. Why make such a fuss over such a trivial matter? You may all go back. I will consider it." Xiao Teng was somewhat displeased. He thought something major had happened, but it turned out to be just a small matter.

The Imperial Concubine noticed Xiao Teng's displeasure and naturally said nothing more. Instead, she thanked him and left with her entourage.

Just then, the Empress arrived in a hurry and witnessed the Consort leading everyone back.

Upon seeing the Empress, the Imperial Concubine naturally led her sisters in bowing to her. Although they didn't get along, they couldn't afford to make any mistakes in their outward etiquette.

However, when the Empress asked them why they had come to the Imperial Study together, the Consort dodged the question and did not answer it directly.

She then quickly made an excuse and left with the other sisters.

The Empress, having been rebuffed by the Consort, was naturally unwilling to give up and headed towards the Imperial Study.

The Empress was naturally suspicious, so seeing the Consort's attitude now, she felt even more that it might be detrimental to her, and she had to find out the truth.

So when the Empress arrived at the Imperial Study, Xiao Teng frowned and asked her, "Empress, why are you here too?"

The Empress noticed Xiao Teng's displeasure and assumed it was directed at her, so she answered with trepidation, "Your Majesty, I saw my sisters arrive at the Imperial Study in a grand procession and feared they might disturb you, so I came to find out what was going on."

"Since that's the case, you've come at the perfect time. I'll leave this matter to you." So Xiao Teng explained the Consort's request to the Empress.

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