Dou Miao looked at Madam Dong beside her and asked with a smile.

"Not bad, she's got the makings of a beauty!"

Standing to the side, Madam Dong could not hide the joy on her face as she watched Xiao Qiong, who seemed to be imagining herself teasing her grandson.

Listening to the conversation between the Empress Dowager and the Holy Mother, Xiao Qiong seemed to have thought of something, and lowered her head even further, her heart filled with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow.

Just then, Lü Qiang arrived at Chang Le Palace with gifts for Xiao Qiong. After paying his respects to the Empress Dowager and the Holy Mother, he presented several exquisite pieces of jewelry to Xiao Qiong in front of the Emperor's two mothers.

Upon seeing this, Dou Miao revealed a strange smile, then looked at Xiao Hong beside her.

"Xiaohong, send her to Deyang Palace later. From now on, she will be in charge of serving the Emperor!"

"promise!!"

Xiao Hong smiled and respectfully agreed. Having a woman by the emperor's side meant he would be served more attentively than those eunuchs.

Inside the Deyang Palace, Liu Hong lay on his side on the throne with his eyes closed, looking quite content. Xiao Qiong knelt behind him, gently massaging his shoulders.

Liu Hong thoroughly enjoyed this relaxed and comfortable life and found great pleasure in it.

Liu Hong's commotion in the palace quickly spread outside, and Li Ying, Hu Guang, Xun Shuang, and others immediately went to find Chen Fan.

Li Ying looked at Chen Fan with a grave expression, "Grand Tutor, His Majesty is now neglecting state affairs and indulging in beautiful women. What should we do if this continues?"

"Yes, although I really want Your Majesty to fill the harem as soon as possible, we can't put the cart before the horse!" Hu Guang also looked regretful.

Chen Fan laughed and said, "Hehe~, you all worry too much! His Majesty has been busy and hardworking all year. Now that the New Year is almost here, what's wrong with enjoying himself a bit?"