Chen Xiaoru's heart sank. She turned and saw Concubine Li, dressed in her finest attire, approaching gracefully. The strong scent of her powder instantly diluted the refreshing floral fragrance in the air, making Chen Xiaoru feel uncomfortable.

The gentleness on Xuanyuan Che's face disappeared instantly, replaced by his usual indifference: "Get up."

Concubine Li slowly stood up, her eyes fixed on Chen Xiaoru with a hint of provocation. She had dressed up specially today to show off her charm in front of Xuanyuan Che and to outdo Chen Xiaoru.

Chen Xiaoru felt Concubine Li's hostility and felt a little unhappy, but she tried to remain calm and observed the situation calmly.

"Your Majesty, I heard that you were in the Imperial Garden today, so I came here specially to pay my respects." Concubine Li said softly, with a hint of coquettishness in her tone.

Xuanyuan Che responded calmly without saying anything more. He turned to look at Chen Xiaoru, a hint of apology flashing in his eyes.

Chen Xiaoru responded with a gentle smile, indicating that she was fine. She knew that harem fighting was inevitable, and she had to learn to deal with it.

Seeing Xuanyuan Che's concern for Chen Xiaoru, Concubine Li felt even more jealous. She deliberately walked over to Xuanyuan Che and said delicately, "Your Majesty, I have learned a new dance and want to show it to you."

Xuanyuan Che frowned slightly, seeming a little impatient. He was about to refuse when Chen Xiaoru gently tugged at his sleeve and shook her head at him.

Chen Xiaoru knew that if Xuanyuan Che directly rejected Concubine Li, it would only make her resentful. Instead, it would be better to let her finish the dance, as she had never seen dance from this era.

Xuanyuan Che understood what Chen Xiaoru meant, so he nodded and signaled Concubine Li that she could begin.

Seeing this, Concubine Li was secretly delighted. She believed that as long as she showed her charm, she would definitely win Xuanyuan Che's favor.

As the melodious music sounded, Concubine Li began to dance gracefully. Her figure was graceful and her dance moves were elegant, like a fairy descending to earth.

However, Xuanyuan Che's gaze always stayed on Chen Xiaoru, his eyes full of tenderness and doting.

Chen Xiaoru quietly admired Li Fei's dance with a faint smile on her face. She knew that no matter how hard Li Fei tried, she could not replace her position in Xuanyuan Che's heart.

After the dance, Concubine Li stood in front of Xuanyuan Che, panting, looking forward to his praise.

However, Xuanyuan Che simply said, "Nice dance."

Concubine Li's face turned pale in an instant. She didn't expect that the dance she had carefully prepared would not be taken seriously by Xuanyuan Che.

Seeing this, Chen Xiaoru felt a little sorry. She stood up and walked to Concubine Li, saying softly, "Your Highness's dance is truly graceful and moving. I am ashamed to be inferior to you. After all, I come from the common people and can't even read."

Concubine Li felt even more uncomfortable when she heard Chen Xiaoru's Versailles. She snorted coldly and turned away.

Xuanyuan Che looked at Concubine Li's departing figure, a trace of disgust flashing in his eyes. He turned to look at Chen Xiaoru, his eyes full of tenderness: "Xiaoru, let's go."

Chen Xiaoru nodded and left the pavilion with Xuanyuan Che.