Emperor Xuan Jing originally intended to promote Bai Susu to the rank of concubine during the Mid-Autumn Festival, but promoting only one person would be too high-profile, so Emperor Xuan Jing casually promoted several lower-ranking concubines. As for the higher-ranking concubines, only Jing Zhaorong was promoted to Jieyushi.

When the queen saw the emperor's edict of promotion, her heart sank to the bottom.

Jing Zhaorong was fine, she came from a prominent family and was the niece of the empress dowager. She was also very capable and helped the Empress Dowager with many troublesome tasks. The Emperor was not very fond of her, but Jing Zhaorong was really capable and could not be faulted.

The emperor must have also seen how hard Jing Zhaorong worked.

But what about Bai Susu? The Emperor actually wants to promote Bai Susu to a concubine? And use the title "Zhen"?

The title "Zhen" was also used in the previous dynasty. The late emperor had a cousin named Xianfei, who was very favored. Unfortunately, she was short-lived. After her death, the late emperor used the word "Zhen" as the title to commemorate her and named her Imperial Noble Consort.

The Empress vaguely remembered the imperial edict from that time, "…Xianfei Chen, prudent, wise, elegant, dignified, benevolent, and gentle…I cherish and love her, and posthumously confer the title of Zhenhuang Guifei…"

The importance of the word "precious" can be seen from this. How can Bai Susu be a good match for her!

"Your Majesty, Concubine Bai has only been in the palace for a short time. Isn't it too hasty to make her a concubine?" The Queen said after careful consideration.

Emperor Xuan Jing raised his teacup, skimmed off the foam with the lid, and took a sip. He said, "My concubine is only of the fifth rank, not a high position. Su Su was wronged a while ago, and she was well-behaved and silent. I want to compensate her by giving her a promotion."

The queen was so upset that she almost vomited blood. Was she wronged? It was just a push and a scratch on her hand.

Moreover, Xi Liangyuan was demoted to a concubine because of this. This punishment is already severe enough! Isn't it enough to vent Bai Susu's anger?

Now they were going to appoint her as a concubine. The queen tried her best to suppress her dissatisfaction.

Seeing that Emperor Xuan Jing was as still as a mountain and calm and composed, it was obvious that he had made up his mind.

The queen had nothing to say and could only grit her teeth and accept it.

After the emperor left, the queen sat dejectedly on the chair, the breath she felt choked in her chest taking a long time to subside.

She had previously thought that Bai Susu was extra favored because of her outstanding appearance.

But using your beauty to please others will not last long.

No matter how beautiful your appearance is, how can you resist the erosion of time?

Otherwise, how could someone write a sentence like "Beauty fades and love fades" and have it be passed down through the ages?

However, ever since the last time the Empress Dowager returned to the palace, when the Emperor went to Qixiang Palace, something seemed amiss.

The Queen later looked through the historical records of that day and found out that Bai Susu did not sleep with her that day.

On that day, the emperor did not let Bai Susu sleep with him, but went to her palace. It can be seen that Bai Susu has a special place in the emperor's heart.

After that day, the emperor seemed to treat Bai Susu even more warmly. Now he even wanted to give her the title of Zhen and make her a concubine.

The queen tightly grasped the handkerchief in her palm. She would never let Bai Susu become the next Concubine Hui.

Qixiang Hall

Mid-Autumn Festival is the first major festival Bai Susu has celebrated since entering the palace. At noon, the emperor had already given mooncakes to Qixiang Palace.

The palace attaches great importance to the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the fillings of mooncakes are also varied, including red bean paste, rose filling, osmanthus filling, black sesame filling, and even meat floss and egg yolk filling, which surprised Bai Susu. She tasted one or two bites of each and thought they tasted good.

Especially the black sesame one, which is not that sweet and seems to contain lard. It leaves a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth. Bai Susu likes it very much.

The emperor would not come to the harem during the day, but at night, the empress dowager would hold a dinner in Changle Palace, and the emperor would naturally go.

Bai Susu sat in front of the dressing table, looking at her little face carefully. Her skin was fair and tender, her eyes were clear, and she didn't look tired at all. She thought it was because she had a good sleep yesterday, so she seemed to be particularly energetic today.

Bai Susu was satisfied. She narrowed her eyes and said, "Let's do a brighter bun today."

Ling Qiu paused holding the jade comb, wondering why his master had changed his mind today and actually wanted to make a high-profile appearance.

She agreed and skillfully made a peony bun for Bai Susu. She also chose a ruby ​​magpie climbing branch gold hairpin to match it, making her look particularly radiant.

Everyone knew Bai Susu was beautiful. But before, she was always low-key, wearing only light makeup. Her beauty was the ultimate beauty of the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River. But today, after dressing up, she was even more beautiful, like a blooming peony, famous in the capital, and her beauty was beyond compare.

Bai Susu was very satisfied. When putting on makeup, she even held the indigo herself and painted every stroke carefully, making her look extremely beautiful.

After finishing dressing, Nanchun and others were so amazed that their breath was held in surprise.

"Master is so beautiful." Listening to Manxia's stunned words, Bai Susu smiled lightly, pinched Manxia's delicate face with her jade fingers, and said, "You are so sweet~"

Because Bai Susu was dressed up, it was already a little late when they arrived at Changle Palace.

But precisely because of this late result, Bai Susu's appearance was particularly stunning.

In addition to the empress dowager and concubines in the palace, some ministers and ladies of the inner court also attended the dinner, so there were quite a few people in Changle Palace.

But when they saw Bai Susu, everyone who was laughing and chatting suddenly became quiet, and their eyes were involuntarily attracted by Bai Susu.

Including the emperor on the high platform, looking down on everyone.

Emperor Xuan Jing held the cup, his knuckles white from exerting force. He stared at Bai Susu with a blazing gaze.

Bai Susu was wearing a light pink sunset plum blossom skirt. Unlike the current narrow skirt style, the hem of this skirt was layered and fluttered in the breeze when she walked, just like a blooming plum blossom.

Looking at the clothes inside, they are already exquisite enough. The most wonderful thing is that she is wearing a light purple gauze with gold thread on the outside. The gauze is as light as smoke, and it winds around, revealing the clothes inside. As Bai Susu walks, it appears to be flowing and undulating, as if floating in the water.

She smiled and bowed, "Your Highness, Your ...

Emperor Xuan Jing was stunned for a moment. At this moment, everything in the world seemed to suddenly lose its color, and only he and Su Su were left in the world.

"Ding! The target person's favorability has reached 60%. The target person's favorability has reached 60%."

A joyful voice came from Tongzi's machine, and Bai Susu couldn't help but smile. She dressed up today just for this.

Of course, the accumulation of favorability was more dependent on the previous interactions with Emperor Xuan Jing, including the comforting of Emperor Xuan Jing that night, which increased a lot of favorability, but there was always a little short of it.

Now, the goal has finally been achieved.

Emperor Xuan Jing called everyone up, and Bai Susu found a seat to sit down.

At this time, the system's voice sounded again: "The favorability level has reached the standard. Do you want to exchange it for the fertility pill?"

Bai Susu chose "Yes."

Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, and the emperor may not ask her to sleep with him, but it is better to be prepared.

However, seeing that Emperor Xuan Jing's eyes always fell on her unintentionally, Bai Susu smiled in her heart. Even if he didn't come to Qixiang Palace today, he would probably come tomorrow.

Bai Susu has this confidence.