Jia Yuanchun was beautiful, but in the traditional sense: fair-skinned and delicate, with a round and smooth figure. Her most striking feature was her pair of bright, clear eyes, which seemed to speak volumes.

However, this appearance was not the type that Emperor Kangxi preferred, so Consort De felt at ease letting this seemingly intelligent woman enter her palace as a lady-in-waiting.

Unfortunately, she hadn't expected that this cleverness would go too far. Thinking of that wretched woman below the stage who had stepped on her stepping stone to enter the harem, Consort De's beautiful face flushed red with anger. She glared sharply at the woman kneeling below, whose legs were trembling.

Jia Yuanchun shrank back when glared at. Having stayed in Yonghe Palace for a long time, she naturally knew about Consort De's methods. However, she was not without ambition. Consort De was favored by the Emperor, and the Emperor would come to Yonghe Palace every once in a while. It was because of this that she came to work in Consort De's palace.

However, even after staying for so long, she still didn't understand why His Majesty had suddenly taken her as a concubine and was still letting her live in Yonghe Palace. Wasn't this just following in the footsteps of Consort De's antics?

Thinking of this, a hint of hatred flashed in Jia Yuanchun's eyes as she knelt with her head bowed. No matter why His Majesty took her as a concubine, he must still like her to some extent. Don't let her find an opportunity. Once she tells His Majesty, His Majesty will definitely punish that vile woman, Consort De.

In the Lin residence, Qingyin knew that Jia Yuanchun was about to clash with Consort De. But even if he knew, he would probably just sit back and watch the battle unfold, enjoying the spectacle.

At Qingyin's urging, Jiang Lin also reported to His Majesty that Lord Lin's health was stable, and Qingyin took the opportunity to send a message that she would return to her post in a couple of days.

Emperor Kangxi was so pleased that even the officials in the court could see it.

For example, the eldest prince and the crown prince's faction were usually locked in a fierce battle, and Emperor Kangxi would usually just give each of them a severe beating. But today, however, he had an unknown smile on his lips, which startled all the officials in the court. They were afraid that His Majesty had gone mad with anger and was about to take action against someone. So the commotion in the court was abruptly calmed down.

Two days later, Qingyin dressed neatly and, under Lin Daiyu's reluctant and concerned gaze, boarded the carriage and went to the imperial court.

With special treatment from Emperor Kangxi, Qingyin was transported by carriage, and arrived at the palace in no time at all.

The Imperial Palace, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the main hall is built in a magnificent style, the furnishings and decorations inside are all exquisite and meticulous, full of a low-key luxury, and have a kind of subtle and restrained beauty.

A faint, refreshing fragrance wafted through the hall, invigorating the mind.

At this moment, His Majesty had not yet arrived, and familiar officials gathered together, chatting and exchanging pleasantries.