When Mingxiu was woken up in the morning, she was still dazed.

"Greetings? What greetings? Isn't it enough to just pay your respects at the Empress's palace on the first and fifteenth of the month?"

"Your Majesty, it is the ladies of lower rank who come to pay their respects to you. You only need to pay your respects to the Empress on the first and fifteenth of the month."

Upon hearing this, Mingxiu instantly sobered up. "Oh my god, they've come to probe the enemy's situation."

Tell Green Bamboo to quickly tidy her up; today is her first time showing up, she can't show any shyness.

Sitting in front of the dressing mirror, Mingxiu was a little scared. Among the emperor's concubines in the palace, apart from the empress and Consort Tong, she was the highest-ranking. No matter what, this was bound to happen, but she didn't expect it to be so soon. She was a little flustered.

Today was her first time meeting the women of the harem. Not only was Mingxiu nervous, but Lüzhu was also nervous and dressed Mingxiu up nicely.

Looking at the woman in the mirror, as beautiful as a flower and as graceful as a willow swaying in the wind, Mingxiu was somewhat dazed. Her appearance was quite different from that of her previous life. In her previous life, she had single eyelids, but in this life, she had double eyelids. Her round, almond-shaped eyes were clear and bright. Her appearance was rather fresh and clean. In addition, she drank spiritual spring water every day, which made her skin extremely delicate and even more translucent.

She exudes a sense of clarity and transparency, and today, the green bamboo has expressed this feeling to the extreme, giving people a vibrant and energetic impression.

After finishing tidying up, I heard Yu Lan say that the ladies of the palace had arrived.

Mingxiu took a deep breath, cheered herself up, and started walking out while holding onto Luzhu's hand.

As soon as she stepped outside, she saw a riot of women inside, a dazzling display that left Mingxiu momentarily breathless.

Adjust yourself and sit in the main chair.

Everyone was taken aback when they saw Mingxiu. Although they knew that someone who could be favored by the Emperor must be extraordinary, they really didn't expect that Consort Ming would look so fresh and refined.

Her demeanor is truly wicked; you'd never guess she used to be a palace maid.

Looking at the people bowing, Mingxiu had a smile on her face. No one knew what was going to happen to the luggage she had seen earlier, which was spinning wildly inside her hat.

"Please be seated, everyone. This is my first time receiving such greetings, so please forgive me if I have been inappropriate in any way. The tea and snacks on the table were made by my maids; they are quite delicious. Please have a taste."

"Your Highness is too kind. Among all of us concubines, Your Highness has the highest rank. How could there be anything I haven't done?" Consort Hui spoke first with a smile, her words laced with sarcasm.

“Sister Hui, that’s not right. Your Highness has the highest rating among us, but Your Highness has only been in the palace for a short time, so it’s normal that there are things you don’t understand. If Your Highness has any questions, just ask us, and we’ll probably know the answers,” Consort Yi said with a smile.

Mingxiu watched with a smile, thinking to herself, "Damn it, isn't this just saying that although I have a high position, I'm not as sensible as the elders? Does she think I can't understand?"

Smiling, she said, "Yes, although I have served the Crown Prince for many years, the Crown Prince's side is not the same as the harem, and there are many differences. If there are any things I don't understand, I hope everyone will not hesitate to enlighten me."

'Hmph, let you use time as an excuse. I've been in the palace for quite some time,' Mingxiu sneered inwardly.

After these words were spoken, the room fell silent for a moment.

The concubines said, "So you've been taking care of the Crown Prince all this time? If it weren't for that, the Emperor wouldn't even be seeing you! You're so angry!"

"Oh my, Consort Ming, the tea and snacks here are really good, sweet but not cloying, delicious!" Consort Rong said with a smile.

Mingxiu smiled: "Since you like it, eat more. It's just that I love this kind of food, so I'm asking for more. When you leave, bring some back for your sister."

"Then thank you for your kindness, Your Highness," Consort Rong smiled gently.

"Your Majesty, this concubine has some matters to attend to with the First Prince, so I will be returning now," Consort Hui rolled her eyes at Consort Rong and prepared to take her leave.

“Then we’ll take our leave,” said Consort Yi.

"Alright, I won't see you off any longer. Take care, we can get together again sometime," Mingxiu said with a smile.

After watching everyone walk away, she stopped smiling, bent over, and rubbed her cheeks, wondering if this kind of smile would cause her to develop nasolabial folds.

"Your Majesty, the meal is ready. Please eat first," said Green Bamboo, looking at Mingxiu who was about to spread out on the couch.

Mingxiu nodded. She was indeed hungry, feeling extremely tired, and her back ached. After eating, she went back to sleep for a while and only felt better when she woke up.

When she woke up in the afternoon, she was fully recovered. The Emperor had agreed to let the tree be removed, so Mingxiu had the eunuchs dig it up and put it in the back palace. There happened to be a hydrangea tree in the back, which was covered in flowers. She didn't know where it came from, but it was very well cared for. The tree was more than two meters tall and covered with hydrangeas, but the colors were a bit monotonous. It wasn't as colorful as Mingxiu had seen before; it was a pure pink.

It's still very beautiful. I was amazed when I saw it before. It's perfect that we moved the osmanthus tree to the back and the hydrangea tree to the front. Maybe we can try to graft different colored trees later.

Then have the palace maids clear out the space behind the main hall and build a glass room, so she can enjoy tropical fruits freely. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.

Hehe, she just happened to find a lot of seeds in the supermarket. Although it may take several years to grow them, it's better than not growing them at all and not being able to eat them. She'll feed them with spiritual spring water, and they'll definitely taste delicious when they're ready.

Thinking this, Mingxiu couldn't help herself. The people the Emperor had ordered to build the glass house had arrived, so she could have them get to work on it as soon as possible.

Right now, she still had to deal with the immediate tasks. She went to the kitchen to prepare to direct the cooking. According to the custom in her hometown, it is necessary to host a housewarming party when moving. She was also moving, and although she only had the right to reside there, she still wanted to make the most of her life. So, Mingxiu planned to host a dinner party that evening.

She sent someone to inform the Emperor, Crown Prince Yinreng, and Yinzhi. Although she didn't know if they would come, she had played with Yinzhi quite a lot in the palace. If she only invited Yinreng and not Yinzhi, she was afraid the child would feel uncomfortable.

The simplest way to treat someone is to have hot pot, but Mingxiu really doesn't want to eat hot pot on this hot day, so let's have barbecue instead, along with some side dishes and desserts, that would be perfect.

Let Green Bamboo come inside and bring out her big potted plant. Pick two fruits. I don't know what people are thinking nowadays, using tomatoes for decoration. Luckily, she saw it by chance. She still prefers to eat them.

A sugar-coated tomato and a tomato beef brisket dish, two dishes are all you need, isn't that great? I don't have a very suitable barbecue grill, so I could only make a makeshift version using the leftover scraps from when I made the oven last time. It should be fine to bake it once or twice.