Gu Xiaoqiao responded softly, "I'm terrified. This harem is the emperor's harem. How can I interfere with where the emperor wants to stay?"
"Oh."
The Queen Mother sneered, then slowly spoke, "You're quite clever with your words, but are you aware that there's been quite a bit of criticism about you in the palace over the past month? They say you're a reincarnated vixen, specializing in seducing the monarch."
Hearing this, Gu Xiaoqiao smiled gently, "Empress Dowager, I am just a weak woman, how could I have such great ability? The emperor is a good emperor who works hard and cares about his people. I believe that the Empress Dowager is also familiar with his temperament. How could he be influenced by a woman?"
The Queen Mother pondered in her heart, but smiled, "Forget it, you get up."
"Thank you, Queen Mother."
Gu Xiaoqiao stood up and sat back in his seat.
"By the way, are your parents safe at home?"
The Queen Mother suddenly asked.
"Your Majesty, I just received a letter from my father a while ago. Everything is fine at home."
"Well, before your father entered the palace, he asked me to take care of you. If you have any difficulties in the future, just tell me. I will definitely help you if I can. After all, your father has been loyal to me for so many years."
Unexpectedly, Gu Mingyuan didn't achieve much, but he gave birth to a useful daughter.
She originally wanted to support Concubine Liang, but that girl was not up to the task at all. After entering the palace for more than a month, she only served the emperor in bed once and there was no further news.
As for Gu Jinqiao, it seems that she has some means to maintain her favor, but she may not necessarily let her be manipulated.
Hearing the Queen Mother mention Gu Mingyuan, Gu Xiaoqiao sneered in her heart. Isn't this a disguised reminder to her that she wants to use her for her own purposes?
"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your grace."
"There's no need to be so distant."
The Queen Mother smiled calmly and continued, "You must know that the Emperor's favor is as fleeting as a mirage. If he favors you today, he will favor her tomorrow. Before you came, the most favored was Concubine Ning. Now that you have entered the palace, she is no more favored than him.
You are still young, and the Emperor is still interested in you, but once he gets tired of you, you will be nothing. Therefore, in this palace, you must see clearly who you can truly rely on.
Hearing this, Gu Xiaoqiao couldn't help but raise her eyebrows. This empress dowager was quite good at brainwashing people.
She did think about these issues, but she didn't rely on her trump card!
But she hadn't yet established herself firmly on her feet, so naturally she didn't dare to express any dissatisfaction.
So, she just nodded slightly and said, "I will follow the Queen Mother's instructions. Please rest assured, my father and I will never betray you. If there is any place where I can be of use in the future, I will serve you wholeheartedly."
The Queen Mother felt relieved when she saw how well-behaved and sensible she was.
The entire Gu family is in her hands, so she wouldn't dare to disobey.
"Okay. I'm tired, you can go back too. I'll call you if there's anything."
"Thank you, Queen Mother."
"Well, go down."
"yes."
Gu Xiaoqiao bowed and left.
After she left, the kindness on the empress dowager's face disappeared instantly, replaced by cruelty.
She turned to look at the maidservant beside her and instructed: "Send someone to pay more attention to the movements in Wanyue Palace."
"yes."
"Also, prepare some rewards to send over, don't forget!"
"Yes, Queen."
Mammy bowed and retreated.
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Not long after Gu Xiaoqiao walked out of the gate of Yongkang Palace, she met Concubine Liang coming towards her.
She wore a goose yellow long dress today and a golden hairpin with intricate patterns on her hair, which made her look elegant and graceful.
"This concubine greets Her Majesty Liang Fei."
Gu Xiaoqiao bowed politely and greeted softly.
Concubine Liang looked at her a few times, with a hint of disdain in her eyes.
"You usually seduce the emperor with this look?"
She remembered that Gu Jinqiao entered the palace with her. How long had it been since the emperor had become so fond of her?
Also, judging from her appearance, she must have just come out of the Empress Dowager's palace.
What? Seducing the Emperor isn’t enough, and now you’re thinking of currying favor with the Empress Dowager?
She really is worthy of being from a humble family, acting like a prostitute all day long.
Gu Xiaoqiao frowned slightly. "Please be careful with your words, Concubine Liang. As a concubine, it is my duty to serve the Emperor. How can I accuse you of seducing him? Besides, there are many people in the palace, and if someone with ulterior motives hears this, it would be inappropriate and would damage your reputation."
Concubine Liang snorted coldly, then said, "You don't have to be so hypocritical. Everyone in this palace knows this. I don't know what kind of magic potion you have fed the emperor. The emperor has been coming to your Wanyue Palace frequently recently. You are trying to monopolize the emperor by yourself. Isn't this the behavior of a foxy woman?"
Gu Xiaoqiao pursed her lips slightly and didn't intend to explain too much.
Her goal was to complete the task as soon as possible, and she had no interest in paying attention to the other people in the harem.
Seeing that she did not refute, Concubine Liang became even more displeased with her and wanted to find a reason to punish her.
"Well, I just spoke without thinking and made my sister angry. The Queen was right. Harmony is the most important thing in the harem. Since you and I are both under the care of the Queen Mother, I shouldn't harbor any grudges against you.
How about this, I will give you this bracelet on my hand, just as my apology to my sister."
As she spoke, Concubine Liang handed over the emerald green and transparent jade bracelet in her hand with a smile on her face.
Gu Xiaoqiao took a look and politely declined, "It would be a waste to give such a precious thing to me. Your Majesty should keep it for yourself."
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