As Li Yunyan pondered a plan, she unknowingly arrived at Chonghua Palace.

Chonghua Palace is not far from the Emperor's Hall of Mental Cultivation. Like the Empress's Fengyi Palace and Consort Hui's Yihe Palace, it is located on the same central axis as the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Li Yunyan had only been in the palace for a day when she was granted residence in such an important main palace, which was a great favor from His Majesty.

As soon as she entered Chonghua Palace, several palace maids and eunuchs knelt down to pay their respects to her. A nanny also stepped forward and bowed to Li Yunyan, saying, "This servant greets Consort Li. This servant is the head nanny of Chonghua Palace, surnamed Li. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to give me your orders."

Li Yunyan observed her discreetly. Granny Li was probably around forty years old, and she looked shrewd and capable, with clear eyes and a vigorous spirit.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Granny Li. I'm new to the palace and don't know much. I'll need your guidance in the future."

Granny Li bowed and said, "This servant dares not accept such praise! This servant will obey your orders, Master."

He speaks with perfect tact and precision.

Li Yunyan nodded slightly and walked towards the main room. "Xiangxia, help me with my toilette. Li Mama, I'm going to pay my respects to the Empress in a little while. Will you come with me?"

"Yes, ma'am."

Knowing she would be given a hard time later, Li Yunyan asked Chunxia to change her into a more comfortable light blue gauze dress and keep her headdress simple, aiming for a low-key look.

Little did people know that her simple attire made her stand out even more among the meticulously dressed women adorned with jewels and finery, drawing everyone's attention.

As soon as Li Yunyan arrived at Fengyi Palace, she was stopped by the palace maids.

Yesterday, the concubine who served the emperor was a Liangdi. I heard that she was extremely beautiful. She was promoted by the emperor right after serving him. He not only bestowed a title on her, but also granted her residence in Chonghua Palace!

When the Empress heard the news early in the morning, she was so angry that she smashed a teacup.

This must be the person right in front of me!

With a smile plastered on her face, Granny Li said, "Miss Ya Xing, our mistress is the newly appointed Consort Li by His Majesty, and she has come to pay her respects to Her Majesty the Empress!"

Ya Xing said calmly, "Your Majesty hasn't gotten up yet! I'll trouble Consort Li to wait here."

Li Yunyan lowered her eyes; the plot had completely gone awry.

In the story, she wasn't promoted, and the Empress didn't target her so obviously; she only made her move in secret.

But now, she's too lazy to even pretend anymore?

She glanced coldly at the several concubines who were already sitting and waiting in the hall. They were all allowed to go in and sit and wait, but she insisted on standing outside.

But that suited her perfectly!

Her goal wasn't to compete with them for the emperor; she was competing for something else.

Only by constantly causing trouble will that person notice her!

Li Yunyan nodded obediently, her voice soft and gentle: "Yes, thank you, Miss Yaxing."

Ya Xing was surprised that she was so easy to manipulate. She snorted softly and walked aside, ignoring the others.

From time to time, concubines would arrive to pay their respects, and they would all look at Li Yunyan with curiosity as they passed by.

Almost everyone who saw her face immediately recognized her as the newly promoted Consort Li by His Majesty.

The weather was still hot in early autumn. Li Yunyan's skin was delicate, and her face turned rosy when she was gently exposed to the sun, making her look quite alluring.

Seeing her like this, everyone gritted their teeth in frustration.

"What a vixen!"

"Vixen!"

"Shameless little vixen!"

They cursed Li Yunyan in their hearts, but showed no sign on their faces. They sat quietly in the hall, looking down at her from time to time.

Li Yunyan was completely unaware that she was standing gracefully, but was actually lost in thought.

Many of the skills I acquired in the previous small world were never used, but they finally came in handy here. Palace intrigue truly makes one grow!

The sounds of the concubines paying their respects to the Empress could already be heard in the palace, but no one invited her into the palace.

Li Yunyan sneered inwardly; it was time to show off her real skills!

The system just notified her that He Beiyi rushed here after court, and should be arriving soon.

[Host, He Beiyi is 100 meters, 90 meters, 80 meters away from here...]

He Beiyi's arrival meant that Ying Huai had also arrived.

He Beiyi saw a slender figure swaying precariously from afar. Although he couldn't see her face clearly, he instinctively felt that the person was Li Yunyan!

She had a face that would make any woman hate her. He Beiyi knew the women in the harem very well, and he had long anticipated that she would be targeted. As soon as court was over, he rushed over to give her a facial.

But to her surprise, she couldn't even get through the door! Even the Empress was targeting her!

"Hurry up!"

He urged the eunuchs carrying the imperial carriage to hurry up, and the eunuchs started running.

Upon seeing the Emperor's imperial carriage, the eunuchs outside the Phoenix Palace loudly announced, "His Majesty has arrived!"

The Empress, who was sitting upright on the phoenix throne, put down her teacup and said, "Quickly, invite Consort Li in!"

It's too late.

Li Yunyan slowly turned around and gave He Beiyi, who was rushing towards her, a broken smile.

Her eyes were full of grievance, and then she collapsed softly as if deflated.

It fell precisely into the hands of Granny Li and Xiangxia.

"Yan'er!"

He Beiyi was shocked and immediately used his lightness skill to rush towards her.

He took her from Granny Li's arms and asked anxiously, "Yan'er! How are you?"

Li Yunyan's voice was weak and feeble. She opened her eyes sluggishly, her eyes filled with tears, "It's all my fault. I'm too weak. I couldn't stand for long."

Xiangxia said indignantly, "Master, you've been standing in the sun for almost an hour! In this heat, how could you, with your delicate constitution, possibly endure it?"

Li Yunyan mentally gave Xiangxia a thumbs up, and thought, "It's cloudy, but it's not cloudy."

He Beiyi was extremely anxious and did not pursue the matter of the maid's words. He bent down and picked up Li Yunyan, feeling how light she was in his arms, and felt even more pity for her.

"Empress! Is this how you manage my harem?!"

The concubines in the palace had long been kneeling on the ground. Hearing His Majesty question the Empress so bluntly, they wished they hadn't been there at all!

The Empress was indeed somewhat taken aback upon hearing this.

She never expected that His Majesty would be so disrespectful to her!

She's just a lowly concubine. As the Empress, can't she even stand still?

This Consort Li is a master of seduction. She had only been serving the Emperor for a short time when he had already made him break the rules and promoted her three ranks without even informing her, the Empress!

She was angry, so what was wrong with giving her a small punishment as a warning?

The Empress gripped the hem of her robes tightly and took a deep breath. A graceful smile appeared on her face as she gave He Beiyi a gentle bow.

"Your Majesty has misunderstood me. I was unaware that Consort Li was outside. I thought she hadn't arrived yet!"

In the past, when she pretended to be stupid, the emperor would give her face and pretend not to see it, thus not taking it to heart.

I suppose it's still the same now?