The visitor seemed to be questioning, but actually his words contained too much laughter.

The hairpin she wore on her head was gorgeous and heavy. With every step she took, the pearls on it collided with each other, making a pleasant and crisp sound.

Two palace maids walked carefully to the door and lifted the curtain for her.

The door curtain opened to both sides, like a scroll slowly unfolding.

It was snowing outside, and Concubine Lin was walking in the snow. She was holding a cloisonné copper hand warmer in her hand, and a fox fur coat was draped over her shoulders, which made her skin look even whiter.

Her steps were unhurried and she was clearly confident.

Concubine Lin opened her red lips slightly, her voice gentle but somewhat provocative: "I heard that the Queen has resumed paying respects, and I was very happy. I thought you were well again."

"Now, you still look pale. Why are you greeting me again?"

"Your Highness is thoughtful." The Queen said calmly, "Although I am not fully recovered yet, I have many affairs to attend to in the palace. How can I neglect state affairs for my own selfish reasons?"

"Your Majesty, the Queen is so busy, I really can't bear it. I can take care of the affairs of the palace for you, you should rest and recuperate."

Concubine Lin walked forward and sat down on the first chair on the left under the main seat.

The queen raised her eyes and met the imperial concubine's gaze.

The Queen said, "I appreciate your kindness. Although there are many affairs in the palace, I have been in charge for many years and have become very familiar with them."

As she spoke, she turned her gaze to Wu Qing, with a glimmer of admiration and trust in her eyes: "Besides, Lady Ji has a photographic memory. With Lady Ji by my side to help me, I don't feel tired at all."

Concubine Lin's smile froze.

The next second, she glanced at Wu Qing helplessly.

If it weren't for that one-month appointment, Concubine Lin would never have let Concubine Ji get involved in palace affairs.

Before leaving, she repeatedly reminded Concubine Ji to keep a distance from the Queen and avoid getting involved in all the troubles.

Concubine Ji, on the other hand, not only did not choose to stay away, but instead boldly displayed her talents and stepped forward to help the Queen share the palace affairs.

Palace affairs are not only cumbersome and complicated, but also hide many unknown filth and dangers.

Concubine Lin couldn't help feeling bitter.

She originally hoped that Concubine Ji could live the peaceful life she longed for, away from all the troubles and struggles.

If Concubine Ji also lost her fertility due to someone's harm like her, she really didn't know what to do.

After receiving the imperial concubine's look, Wu Qing silently touched his nose and lowered his head.

[Strange, I don't know how I made the imperial concubine angry again. Never mind, I'll go and apologize later.]

[I didn't expect the imperial concubine to come so early today. I thought she wouldn't come to pay respects to the queen. Sure enough, she is still very worried about the queen! ]

Concubine Lin: “…”

Nonsense! How could she be worried about the queen!

[The Queen and the Imperial Concubine started arguing as soon as they met... Well, if I were a newcomer to the book, I would probably watch the show with great interest. But after spending so many days with them, I can no longer watch the show as a bystander.]

[In fact, there was no real hatred between the Queen and the Imperial Concubine. On the contrary, they both admired each other's talent and beauty.]

[The Queen admires the Imperial Concubine's methods, while the Imperial Concubine admires the Queen's kindness.]

Queen: “…”

Concubine Lin: “…”

The two people who were originally engaging in a silent exchange of glances were interrupted by Wu Qing's inner voice.

The two of them unconsciously looked away, with an indescribable embarrassment on their faces.

The Queen said, "... Noble Lady Ji, you and Concubine Lu should go sit downstairs. This palace and the Imperial Concubine do not need you to stand and serve us."

Wu Qing immediately agreed happily, walked down side by side with Lu Changzai, and sat on the two chairs at the bottom.

But her inner voice never stopped.

[It's a pity that the Liu and Lin families fought openly and secretly for the illusory title of the first family, leaving the Queen and the Imperial Concubine no chance to sit down and have a good chat.]

[Yes, if the two of them can resolve their conflict, how will the plot progress? ]

[In the original book, after the Queen passed away, the Imperial Concubine never had the chance to have a heart-to-heart talk with the Queen again, and naturally could not know the kindness that the Queen had once had for her.]

[…Hiss, this kind of missed opportunity and entanglement…why do I feel like I’ve hit something? ]

...“Bumped into”?

What's the meaning?

Concubine Lin instinctively felt that this was not a good word.

After this heartfelt speech, neither the Queen nor the Imperial Concubine knew how to start again, and the room fell into an eerie silence.

Concubine Lin quickly reached out, picked up a cup of tea from the small table next to her, took a sip, and pretended that she had something to do.

The queen coughed, picked up an account book on the table, and began to read it carefully. Her eyes wandered between the lines, but she didn't really focus on the words.

Fortunately, at this moment, light footsteps were heard outside the door.

Concubine Shu and Concubine Yue walked into the room one after another, breaking the tense atmosphere.

Concubine Shu saw the queen immediately and hurriedly stepped forward, smiling and praising her: "Your Majesty, you look much better today than the last time I saw you."

Seeing that Concubine Lin was also there, although Shufei was surprised, she also bowed politely.

Concubine Lin nodded arrogantly to show that she accepted the gift.

Yuepin flattered the high-ranking concubines one by one, and her words were both appropriate and measured, and there was nothing wrong with them. After the compliments, she went to find Wuqing to ask her about her photographic memory.

With the arrival of Concubine Shu and Concubine Yue, the atmosphere in the room gradually became relaxed.

Time passed inadvertently, and concubines such as Zhang Guiren, Mu Guiren, and Li Guiren also stepped into the room one after another. Their arrival made the originally spacious room seem a little crowded, and the few seats were filled one by one.

Feeling the cozy and harmonious atmosphere in the room, the concubines gradually let down their guard and vigilance, and were unaware of the impending storm.

"Your Majesty, the time has come." Xiwen reminded.

The Queen nodded, "Since that's the case, I won't say any more."

Her originally gentle expression was tinged with solemnity.

"I have called all of you here today, firstly to revive the rules of greeting and restore the palace's former order and etiquette; secondly, it is because of the disturbance that occurred in Kunning Palace last night." Her voice was cold and firm.

The commotion in Kunning Palace last night?

What happened?

Most of the concubines had no idea what was going on.

However, Wu Qing, who was sitting at the bottom, could not hear the Queen's voice clearly.

Sitting near the charcoal brazier, she felt a little drowsy and her thoughts were a little distracted.

【Zizizi...The system detects vital signs.】

【Matching database. 】

A mechanical and cold voice sounded in Wu Qing's mind, waking her up from her sleepiness.

"Book system No. 2321 has been loaded."

"Host Wu Qing, welcome in... Wait, why is it you again?"

"Why haven't you left this world yet?"

The system was shocked.

Wu Qing: “…”

【You ask me, who should I ask? 】