Chapter 605: The Extravagant Style in the Palace

As he said this, he was about to walk inside.

Seeing this, Concubine Shu raised her hand to block Concubine De's steps.

"Sister De Guifei, please go back. The Emperor is in high spirits here. If outsiders come and spoil his fun, won't that make the Emperor angry?"

Upon seeing this, Concubine De raised her hand and grabbed Concubine Shu's hand.

"Shu Guifei, are you so afraid of me entering this Zhongcui Palace? Is there something shameful about you? Or is it that you did something to the Emperor that you're afraid I'll find out?"

When Concubine Shu heard this, she panicked and tried to break free.

"I don't understand what you are saying? Imperial Concubine De, don't bully others just because the Emperor has asked you to handle the affairs of the Six Palaces."

Concubine De held his hand tightly, preventing her from breaking free and looking directly at her.

"You still know that I am in charge of the six palaces now? Noble Concubine Shu, today I must enter your Zhongcui Palace to take a look. I am in charge of the Phoenix Seal, and I want to see if you really dare to stop me."

As soon as he finished speaking, he shook off Concubine Shu's hand with force. Concubine Shu almost lost her balance and fell down. Fortunately, Jixiang, who was beside her, was quick to help her.

"My lady, be careful."

Concubine Shu looked at Concubine De and spoke angrily.

"you………"

Concubine De had already raised her foot and walked inside.

Seeing this, the little palace maid guarding the door hurried forward to stop him.

"Empress De..."

Concubine De gave Nanny He a look.

Nanny He raised her hand and slapped a little palace maid hard in the face.

"Hidden maid, you dared to stop Concubine De, why don't you all retreat?"

Concubine De had already walked quickly inside with Liang Ruxia. When they entered Zhongcui Palace, they heard the sound of stringed instruments and followed the sound out.

The two came to the main hall of Zhongcui Palace. Emperor Yan Lixuan was reclining on a soft couch, surrounded by two beautiful palace maids. They were drinking and having fun, and the atmosphere was charming.

Seeing Concubine De and Concubine An, Emperor Tianyuan was slightly stunned, then smiled.

"Why are you here, my beloved concubines? Is there something important?"

Concubine De looked at the luxurious scene in the room and the disheveled appearance of Emperor Tianyuan. Because the two palace maids beside him were extremely beautiful, with half-naked shoulders and snow-capped peaks on their chests that seemed about to burst out, a hint of shock flashed in her eyes, and she quickly saluted with Liang Ruxia.

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."

"I couldn't sleep tonight, so I came with Concubine An to chat with Sister Shu Guifei. I didn't expect the Emperor to be here too, so I came to pay my respects to Him."

Emperor Tianyuan nodded slightly upon hearing this.

"Well, get up."

Concubine De stood up and walked towards Emperor Tianyuan, speaking with a smile on her face.

"Your Majesty has been busy with state affairs recently, and I haven't seen you for some time. Today, thanks to the kindness of Concubine Shu, I finally get to see you."

Then he looked at Zhao Ping coldly.

Zhao Ping had no choice but to step aside.

When Concubine Shu came in, she heard Concubine De speaking in high-sounding words. She was about to make a sarcastic remark when she saw Hua Lingyi winking at her. She had no choice but to grit her teeth and sit next to Hua Lingyi.

Concubine De stood beside the emperor, looking down at the palace maids and dancers kneeling on the ground.

"It's rare for the palace to be so lively. The emperor has been in a very elegant mood recently."

"But why do these two look so unfamiliar? When did they enter the palace?"

Concubine Shu spoke upon seeing this.

"They were chosen when the Imperial Household Department was selecting palace maids a few days ago. I thought they were pretty, so I asked them to serve the Emperor."

Concubine De looked at the two palace maids.

"They are indeed lovely. Since the emperor likes them, why not give them a status so that they can serve the emperor with a legitimate reason?"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan looked at the two palace maids.

"Well, then, let's make her a talented person."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu hurriedly looked at Hua Lingyi, who gently shook her head.

The two palace maids kowtowed in thanks.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Concubine De looked at the two of them and spoke.

"Look up!"

The two palace maids slowly raised their heads.

Concubine De looked at the two of them with seductive looks on their faces.

"I have the Emperor's trust in the care of the six palaces. Since we've met today, I'd like to give you a few words of advice. The two of you being able to serve the Emperor is a blessing you've earned over several lifetimes. However, the Emperor's health must be prioritized in everything. When you're with the Emperor, please limit his alcohol intake. Otherwise, if he drinks too much and injures his health, ten heads of yours wouldn't be enough to compensate."

The two talented people kowtowed hurriedly and nervously.

"Yes, I will listen to your instructions."

Seeing this, Concubine Shu spoke from the side.

"As expected of you, Consort De, you're so majestic, but they're just serving the Emperor. You're trying so hard to scare these two new sisters. Could it be that at your age, you're still jealous of the newcomers?"

Upon hearing this, Concubine De looked at Concubine Shu.

"Shu Guifei, as the Emperor's concubine, you must prioritize the Emperor's health. Since you are the one appointing these two newcomers to serve the Emperor, you must teach them the proper manners and not bring in any unruly people from outside into the palace, thereby disrupting the originally harmonious atmosphere within."

When Concubine Shu heard this, her expression changed slightly.

"you………"

Hua Ling felt that Concubine Shu was about to lose control, so she reached out and pulled her sleeve, then looked at Concubine De.

"No wonder Noble Concubine De has been so favored by the Emperor for so many years. It's normal for such a sharp-tongued person to be able to please the Emperor. However, Noble Concubine De, Noble Concubine Shu is also a Noble Concubine like you. It's a bit too rude of you to speak to Noble Concubine Shu like this."

Upon hearing this, Concubine De suddenly looked as if she had just seen Hua Lingyi.

"Ah, so the Empress, oh no, Consort Hua is here too. But when I came in, my heart and eyes were all on the Emperor, and I didn't even notice you."

"Speaking of which, back in the days of the palace, everyone in the harem knew that when Concubine Hua was still the Empress, she and Concubine Shu had a close relationship, like sisters. Now, with so much time and so many things changing, your relationship is still as strong as ever. It's truly enviable."

Hua Lingyi spoke calmly after hearing this.

"The relationship between Noble Consort De and Concubine An has been praised by the harem for a long time."

Tianyuan looked at the few people chatting back and forth, and couldn't help feeling annoyed.

"Okay, it's getting late, let's all go."

As soon as Emperor Tianyuan spoke.

Several people saluted hurriedly.

"yes."

Concubine De bowed and saluted.

"Yes, I will take my leave now."

But he looked at Concubine Shu again and gave her instructions.

"Shu Guifei, since the Emperor is in your Zhongcui Palace, you must take good care of him. You must know that the Emperor's health is related to the country and the people, and it cannot be neglected in the slightest. If you neglect your duties, not only me, but also all the civil and military officials in the court will not tolerate it."

Then he glanced at the two palace maids and thought to himself that it would be difficult to change anything based on what he said today, but at least it had sounded a wake-up call to the Emperor and Concubine Shu.

Only then did he bow respectfully to Emperor Tianyuan again and retreat.

Hua Lingyi looked at Emperor Tianyuan after Concubine De left.

"After Consort De took charge of the six palaces, she started to speak differently. It seems that the Emperor has chosen someone who is very good at managing the harem, and the Emperor is also happy with her management."