When Old Madam Qin heard the news that Sheng Yunrong was summoned to the palace by the Emperor, she was overjoyed and the smile on her face was like a flower blooming in spring.

She hurriedly called Eunuch Ying and asked repeatedly, "Eunuch Ying, what does the imperial edict say? When will Sheng Yunrong enter the palace? Can I go with her?"

The joy and pride could not be concealed in his words.

Eunuch Ying smiled, bowed slightly, and replied calmly: "Old Madam, the imperial edict did not specify the specific date of entering the palace, it only said that Madam Qin should be prepared and wait for the Queen's people to pick her up. As for whether Old Madam will go with her, it depends on the Queen's arrangement."

After hearing this, Madam Qin's smile froze for a moment. She was obviously disappointed that she couldn't go with them, but she recovered immediately and turned to Sheng Yunrong, saying anxiously, "Yunrong, did you hear that? You are going to enter the palace. What a great honor! You must be well prepared and don't bring shame to the Qin family."

Sheng Yunrong stood there quietly, with no expression of sadness or joy on her face. She looked at Eunuch Ying and asked softly, "Eunuch, why did the emperor summon me?" Her voice was calm, but there was a hint of confusion and uneasiness in her eyes.

Eunuch Ying smiled slightly, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He replied, "Miss Sheng, this is the emperor's secret. We servants naturally don't know it. However, Miss, you just need to wait for the Queen's people to come and pick you up, and you will naturally understand."

Seeing Sheng Yunrong so calm, Old Lady Qin couldn't help but feel a little impatient. She hurriedly said, "Yunrong, what's wrong with you? Don't you like entering the palace? This is the glory that many people dream of!"

Sheng Yunrong sighed softly, looked at Old Madam Qin, and said slowly: "Mother, I know this is an honor, but I am more worried about whether I can bear this honor. Moreover, the injuries on my body..." She didn't finish her words, but the meaning was already very clear.

Madam Qin's smile froze slightly. She looked at Sheng Yunrong with a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes, but then turned into concern. She hurriedly said, "Yunrong, are you okay with your injury? Do you need me to prepare anything special?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, shook her head, and said, "Mother, my injury is fine, I just need to rest. As for entering the palace, I will be ready."

Eunuch Ying was standing by, quietly observing all this, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes. He could see that although Miss Sheng was young, she was calm and tenacious beyond her age.

After a while, Eunuch Ying coughed, breaking the silence in the room. He looked at Sheng Yunrong and said slowly, "Miss Sheng, the Queen's people may come at any time, so you'd better prepare early."

Sheng Yunrong nodded slightly to show that she understood. Old Madam Qin was busy arranging servants to prepare all the necessary items. The entire Qin Mansion was busy because Sheng Yunrong was about to enter the palace.

The next morning, the sun shone through the window lattice onto Sheng Yunrong's pale face. The maid carefully helped her up and tidied her clothes. Sheng Yunrong looked out the window with a glimmer of determination in her eyes. Although the pain made it difficult for her to walk, she knew that today's trip to the palace was very important to her.

Arriving at the gate of Qin's house, there was a gorgeous carriage parked there, and the person standing next to it was the eunuch Ying who came to announce the decree yesterday. When he saw Sheng Yunrong, he smiled slightly, with a barely perceptible concern in his eyes.

Sheng Yunrong nodded gently and smiled, "Eunuch Ying, thank you for your announcement yesterday. Yunrong is grateful. I have to go to the palace today, and I hope you can take care of me."

Eunuch Ying smiled and said, "Madam Qin is too polite. This is my duty. Please get in the car, and we will set off now."

Sheng Yunrong was helped by the maid into the carriage, and Eunuch Ying followed in. The carriage started slowly and drove towards the palace.

In the car, Sheng Yunrong endured the pain and chatted with Eunuch Ying. Eunuch Ying carefully asked about her physical condition, and Sheng Yunrong said softly: "Thank you for your concern, Eunuch Ying. Yunrong can still hold on. But I am a little worried. I don't know what kind of situation I will encounter in the palace today."

Eunuch Ying smiled and said, "Madam, don't worry too much. The Emperor is a wise ruler and the Empress is a kind person. As long as you behave properly, you will definitely be loved by them."

Sheng Yunrong nodded slightly, feeling slightly comforted.

The carriage finally entered the palace, and Sheng Yunrong was led by Eunuch Ying to a side hall. Eunuch Ying said, "Madam, please wait a moment. I will go and inform the Queen."

Sheng Yun sat in the side hall, feeling increasingly anxious. She looked out the window and saw the magnificent buildings in the palace, but she had no idea what her fate would be here.

Just then, footsteps were heard outside the palace, and then a woman in gorgeous clothes walked in. It was Concubine Liu.

Concubine Liu glanced at Sheng Yunrong, a hint of mockery flashed in her eyes, and said with a smile: "Madam Sheng, what's wrong with you? You look so pale, are you sick?"

Sheng Yunrong raised her eyes slightly, looked at Concubine Liu, and said calmly: "Your Highness has misunderstood. I am just a little tired."

"Tired?" Concubine Liu sneered, "Madam Sheng, who do you think you are? Do you think you can gain a foothold in this palace just by attracting the emperor's attention?"

Sheng Yunrong frowned. She knew that Concubine Liu was hostile to her, but she didn't want to argue with her, so she said calmly, "My Lady Concubine, I don't mean that."

Concubine Liu glared at Sheng Yunrong, her eyes full of jealousy. She walked up to Sheng Yunrong, suddenly raised her hand, and slapped Sheng Yunrong in the face.

"You bitch, how dare you act so pretentiously in front of me!" Concubine Liu scolded angrily.

Sheng Yunrong was hit and her head was tilted. Five finger marks immediately appeared on her face, but she clenched her teeth and did not make a sound.

Concubine Liu looked at Sheng Yunrong and felt even more jealous. She sneered, "Sheng Yunrong, do you think you can attract the emperor's attention like this? I tell you, you are wrong. A woman like you will only make people sick!"

Sheng Yunrong gently wiped the corner of her mouth and said calmly: "My Lady, I don't want to compete with you for your favor. I just want to live a peaceful life."

After hearing this, Concubine Liu became even more furious. She glared at Sheng Yunrong and angrily said, "Sheng Yunrong, don't think I will let you go. I will definitely make you live a life worse than death!"

Sheng Yunrong looked at Concubine Liu, but her heart was calm. Such conflicts were commonplace in the palace. She could only try her best to maintain her original intention and not be shaken by these disputes.

Concubine Liu looked at Sheng Yunrong carefully, and said with a smile: "Madam Qin, I didn't expect that we would meet in this palace. I heard that the Queen admired you very much. I met you today and it is true. How about I take you to see the Queen in person?"

Sheng Yunrong was slightly stunned, and she weighed the pros and cons in her heart, but she said modestly: "Noble Concubine Liu is too kind, Sheng Yunrong dare not deserve it. But since the noble concubine is so kind, I will respectfully obey your order."

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Ying's eyes flashed with a hint of strangeness, and he hurriedly said, "My lord concubine, the emperor is already in the Yangxin Palace waiting to summon Madam Sheng. You see..."