The concubines from various palaces came together to visit.

She was admiring the exquisite ornaments on the cabinets in the hall when she suddenly heard bursts of laughter coming from outside the hall.

Hua Xia led Gao Chongrong and Lin Xiuyi into the hall.

"Sister Sheng, congratulations!" Gao Chongrong said with a smile

"You've arrived just in time. Please help me figure out where to best place this carved lacquer cloud-patterned plate."

The two examined it carefully and complimented it, "Sister Sheng, you placed it in the perfect spot. This is a gift from the Emperor, right? The inside and outside of the dish are engraved with dragons, cloud patterns, and auspicious cloud designs. The craftsmanship is incredibly exquisite."

Lin Xiuyi carefully picked up an ear burner and asked curiously, "Sister Sheng, what's the name of this? Its flower shape is full and beautiful."

Sheng Xiyan replied, "It seems to be called the Cloisonné Elephant Ear Furnace with Lotus Pattern."

Gao Chongrong couldn't help but sigh: "The craftsmanship of cloisonné enamel is top-notch and rare. This treasure is really precious."

Sheng Xiyan asked them to sit at the table, and Meixiang brought people to bring tea and snacks.

Lin Xiuyi sighed, "Alas, it's a pity for Concubine Chun to be banished to the cold palace. Otherwise, it would be the three of us who came to visit Sister Sheng."

Gao Chongrong whispered, "Yes, I understand Concubine Chun. If the Emperor calls her over one day and she applies some aphrodisiac perfume on her body when she sleeps with him, that's fine. It depends on one's ability. But she even put her name on that bottle of stuff. Don't you think she's stupid?"

"By the way, bring the things up."

The palace maid brought a velvet brocade box, and Gao Chongrong said with a smile: "Sister Sheng, this is a gift from Sister Lin and me to you to settle down. It's a small gift but it carries a lot of sentiment. Please don't despise it."

Sheng Xiyan said with a smile: "It's good that you just came, why did you prepare gifts? You are too polite."

When I opened it, there was a jade roller inside, which felt cool to the touch.

Sheng Xiyan joked: "After using it, my face is no longer swollen and looks more beautiful."

Lin Xiuyi picked up the teacup and said with a smile, "Let us first wish Sister Sheng a bright future and the greatest favor in the imperial harem."

The three of them raised their glasses, using tea instead of wine, and clinked them together.

Sheng Xiyan said, "I don't dare to hope to be the most favored among the six concubines. It would be best if I can live in peace and stability."

Gao Chongrong just said, "Of course you can."

There were footsteps outside the hall, and Dun Shuyuan walked into the hall gracefully.

She held the palace maid's hand, with a smile as sweet as a blooming spring flower on her face.

She was a concubine of the third rank. Sheng Xiyan, Gao Chongrong, and Lin Xiuyi hurriedly stood up and bowed respectfully, "May Sister Dun be blessed with good health and happiness."

Dun Shuyuan, dressed in a pink palace dress with a pattern of butterflies and hundreds of flowers, looked like a blooming flower. She walked lightly to Sheng Xiyan, took her hand, and said with a gentle smile, "Sister Sheng, today is the auspicious day for us to move into Guanju Palace together. I came here specially to visit you."

"Sister Dun, please take a seat."

Dun Shuyuan sat steadily on the chair and chuckled softly, "Sisters, don't be shy. Please sit down quickly. I just heard your cheerful laughter outside the hall. It really made me happy."

Gao Chongrong gave a slightly embarrassed smile and slowly sat down next to Dun Shuyuan.

She and Lin Xiuyi had just bypassed the side hall and came directly to the main hall. She always felt that Dun Shuyuan's words seemed to contain hidden dissatisfaction, as if she was teasing them.

"Hey, isn't this a jade roller?"

Dun Shuyuan's eyes fell on the jade roller on the table. "Is this the home-settling gift you gave to Sister Sheng?"

Sheng Xiyan noticed the uneasiness in Gao Chongrong and Lin Xiuyi's eyes and said with a smile, "It's mine. Gao Chongrong said she wanted one, so I took it out for her to consider."

Dun Shuyuan didn't say anything else. She enthusiastically took Sheng Xiyan's hand and talked to her. Her hands were not cold like most women's, but warm. She had a rare hot body constitution.

"Sister Sheng, we are actually closer."

How do you say that? Sheng Xiyan smiled politely.

"General Qi joined the army several years ago, initially under my father's command, and was later transferred to the Emperor's personal guard camp."

Gao Chongrong and Lin Xiuyi looked at each other. How do you think her ex-husband is doing in this kind of life?

Sheng Xiyan smiled and nodded without saying anything.

She continued, "Because they were all military commanders, I had the honor of meeting General Qi before entering the palace. He was a young and wise man with a great ambition for the people. He had a broad vision and was admirable."

The young general's voice, appearance and smile appeared in Dun Shuyuan's eyes, and the corners of her lips twitched slightly, barely perceptible.

Meixiang brought over two plates of cakes. Lin Xiuyi interrupted and asked, "Is this Dingsheng cake? It's a good omen."

Sheng Xiyan called out, "Sister Dun, come and try Meixiang's cooking."

Dun Shuyuan elegantly picked up a piece of pea yellow with her golden fork, took a light bite, and praised: "He is a talented person. You will have a good taste in the future."

Outside the palace, Aunt Zhang brought Jiang Jiang back. The little guy excitedly shouted, "Mother......"

Before he could finish his words, someone ran in, followed by Princess Lewen.

The two of them threw themselves into Sheng Xiyan's arms, one in front and one behind, laughing.

"Did you two little darlings walk over here, or were you carried here by Mammy?"

Nanny Zhang said respectfully, "The princess and the young master came here on their own and didn't even let the servants hold them. They were so excited."

After just giving Sheng Xiyan a kiss, Princess Lewen was not to be outdone and kissed her other cheek.

Gao Chongrong smiled and said, "Sister Sheng is so lucky! This is a childhood marriage arranged by the Emperor himself. The eldest princess and the young prince are simply a match made in heaven."

Shanhu came in from outside the palace and reported, "My lady, the Empress Defei is here."

Several people in the hall stood up and looked towards the door, only to see Concubine De walk in gracefully.

Everyone bowed in unison and said, "Long live the Virtuous Consort."

Concubine De smiled slightly and waved her hand, saying, "No need to be so polite, my sisters. I have nothing to do today, so I came to take a look."

Sheng Xiyan stepped forward, took Concubine De's hand and said, "Your Majesty, I was planning to visit you in Changchun Palace in a few days."

Concubine De asked the palace maid to present a scroll, and everyone recognized it at a glance as the famous painting "A Hundred Children of Blessing".

"Sister Sheng, what do you think of this painting? I specially selected it for you as a gift to help you settle down in your new home. I hope you can soon give birth to many children for the Emperor and continue his legacy."

"This painting has a perfect meaning. I like it very much. Thank you, Sister Defei."

The atmosphere became more lively, and everyone simply sat on the couch and started chatting.