Mu Xin knew that Gu Qing was doing this for his own good, so he didn't say anything more. He wiped his mouth and tried to hold her arm: "Do you remember what happened today?"

Gu Qing frowned slightly.

There are many complicated things going on in the mansion, and Liu has been causing a lot of trouble recently. I am busy dealing with these people every day and guarding against their plots, and I even forgot about other important things.

"We have to go to Nishang Pavilion to pick up clothes today!" Mu Xin reached out and poked her head, curiously asking, "You look a little pale. Have you been too tired recently?"

"But since the emperor has postponed the night banquet in the Peony Pavilion Palace, we don't have to rush to get it." Mu Xin looked at her tired expression and sighed.

Gu Qing laughed: "Nothing, I'll go with you later."

Upon hearing this, Mu Xin's expression became a little more conflicted.

Gu Qing noticed something was wrong with her and asked softly, "Xin'er, you usually act straightforwardly. What's wrong with you today? Your expression and movements seem a little awkward and hesitant."

Mu Xin couldn't pretend any longer and sat down on the couch with a carefree attitude, saying, "Tell me the truth, Qing'er. Actually, I have another matter to ask you to do today!"

Gu Qing raised his eyebrows slightly, slowly sat down beside her, and said soothingly: "Just tell me, we are friends, there is no need for so many conflicts."

"Actually, I came to look for you today on the orders of the Imperial Aunt."

After these words were spoken, Gu Qing's expression paused, and a complex confusion suddenly appeared between his brows.

In her past and present lives, she had no interactions with the Imperial Concubine. She would only occasionally glance at her during banquets in the palace.

In the palace, apart from the Empress, this Imperial Concubine is the most honorable.

I heard that the Imperial Concubine and Your Majesty were childhood friends. Later, when Your Majesty was young, he was granted a princely title and a mansion, and married the Imperial Concubine as his concubine.

There are also many good stories about the two of them.

Over the years, after the Empress lost her son, she only had the Ninth Princess and a daughter. Aside from the Third Prince and the Fifth Prince, the princes born to concubines in the palace were not survived to adulthood. The eldest prince was demoted to southern Xinjiang, the fourth prince was mentally retarded and incompetent.

The fifth prince's mother died young, and he was raised by the Empress Dowager. As a result, the struggle for power over the East Palace led to a tense and delicate relationship between the Empress Dowager and the Imperial Concubine.

Now there is another princess from the northern border who is causing trouble for the imperial concubine. I am afraid that her life in the palace will not be easy.

"Your Highness, are you looking for me?" Gu Qing was a little surprised. He couldn't figure out what the imperial concubine in the palace was thinking.

Mu Xin nodded: "That's right, in fact, this matter is related to Chen Zhizhou in the final analysis."

When Gu Qing heard this, his heart sank a little.

"What do you mean?"

Mu Xin propped up his head and said slowly, "It's strange to say, didn't Chen Zhizhou bring Mr. Huang to the palace to treat Naiza that day?"

"But before this, Naiza refused to see anyone except the imperial physician. Chen Zhizhou simply greeted her through the curtain, and she let Mr. Huang in."

Mu Xin didn't like the Northern Frontier Princess to begin with. When he spoke of her, his brows furrowed slightly, showing a certain disdain. "So the Imperial Concubine wants to have him enter the palace again."

"But Chen Zhizhou is a male relative after all, and it is inconvenient for him to enter and leave the palace, so he wants me to invite you over."

After Mu Xin finished speaking, Gu Qing also understood the general idea.

The Imperial Concubine is going to be the one to entertain the guests.

Even if you don't want to, you have to obey.

"In that case, when will you enter the palace?"

Mu Xin took Gu Qing's hand. She didn't expect her to agree so quickly. "Are you willing to go?"

"I have to obey the Imperial Concubine's orders. Besides, I'm also curious about this Northern Frontier Princess."

"What's so curious about this?" Mu Xin curled her lips. "She's just pretty, that's all. There are so many pretty women in the palace. My aunt was stunningly beautiful when she was young! Isn't that..."

The voice stopped abruptly, and she realized that she had said the wrong thing.

Yes, the Imperial Concubine was stunningly beautiful when she was young, and she and Your Majesty were childhood sweethearts, but the time spent in the palace still wore away their years of deep affection.

The thing that is most abundant in the palace is women.

Gu Qing smiled faintly, pretending not to hear Mu Xin's words. He stood up and asked Cui Ru to change his clothes, and got into the carriage with her.

In the military camp, Le Feng opened the tent and reported to his master about Gu Qing's entry into the palace.

Chen Zhizhou looked at the Tianxuan Mountain and River Map in front of him, his eyes dark as the abyss, and his tone made it difficult to discern his emotions. "Tell the people in the palace to keep a close eye on it and make sure nothing goes wrong."

"yes!"

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The carriage drove into the palace from the Tianxuan Gate. High walls made of black iron on both sides blocked the sky on both sides, and a solemn and majestic atmosphere was overwhelming.

After passing the Tianxuan Gate, carriages were not allowed to enter. Mu Xin and Gu Qing got off the carriage and were led by palace servants through the long palace road and past the heavily guarded Tianxuan Palace.

After about half an incense stick of time, the scenery in front of me gradually became open and bright. There were flourishing flowers inside the vermilion walls. This was where the concubines in the harem lived.

The Imperial Concubine's Zhongcui Palace is located on the west side of the Tianxuan Palace. The palace is spacious and is only a cup of tea away from the Emperor's Tianxuan Palace.

Gu Qing only now understood why His Majesty entrusted the task of taking care of the Princess of Northern Frontier to the Imperial Concubine.

It was not just because the Empress was unwell, but also because the Imperial Concubine was in a gentle mood and the palace was close to the Tianxuan Palace, making it convenient for her to travel with the Princess of Northern Frontier.

Thinking of this, Gu Qing felt even more sad.

After entering the palace, Mu Xin was more restrained than usual. When she arrived at Zhongcui Palace, she ran in with a smile and called out to the palace maids, "Madam Yuzhu, I've brought Qing'er here! Where's your aunt?"

Nanny Yuzhu was an elder in the palace, a concubine of the Imperial Concubine. She was very fond of Mu Xin. Seeing someone coming, she smiled and said, "The Imperial Concubine is making tea in the room. Is this Madam Chen?"

As she spoke, she stepped over Mu Xin and saluted Gu Qing: "Mrs. Chen."

Gu Qing nodded slightly: "Yes, please inform Madam Yuzhu."

Her features were elegant and beautiful, her brightness was unparalleled, and her manners were polite and dignified. Yuzhu took a look at Gu Qing and couldn't help but admire her in her heart.

He immediately went into the main hall and reported.

Not long after, Yuzhu lifted the pearl curtain and came out, smiling and welcoming the two into the hall: "Her Majesty has prepared new tea today, the princess and Madam Chen are in for a treat, please come in quickly."

"Thank you, Madam." Gu Qing bowed slightly and was dragged into the hall by Mu Xin: "No need to be so polite, my aunt is not such a harsh person."

Gu Qing and Nanny burst out laughing when they heard this. As soon as they entered the hall, the elegant and beautiful decoration inside made them feel as if they were not in a palace, but rather in a private residence.

Although it is simple and elegant in every aspect, it is still exquisite, which is enough to show Your Majesty's love and attention for it.

In front of the carved sandalwood table, the imperial concubine was not wearing an imperial concubine's formal dress, nor was she wearing a flower hairpin or pearl crown. Her hair was simply tied up in a flying bun, and she was wearing a long six-follow silk skirt woven with gold and silver thread, and a large-sleeved cape as thin as a cicada's wing on the outside. The silver-embroidered cape on her arm dragged on the mat.

Looking closely, he looks like a graceful and elegant immortal in the mountains. Just one glance at him makes you feel that time is peaceful and long.