Tell him to take good care of his younger brother, Geng Yuluo, and make him study hard and learn martial arts so that he can make a name for himself in the future.
After leaving my father's mansion, I must make a name for myself and ensure my mother can live out her old age in peace.
The young ladies moved into their respective palaces. Some from ordinary families lived in remote areas, while only a few were allowed to stay. Perhaps Qi Jingxuan was also considering the face of these meritorious officials from the previous dynasty.
After everyone entered the palace, the older palace maids gave them a thorough lesson.
The next morning, when everyone was preparing to go to the Empress's palace to pay their respects, they saw Consort Mu coming to pay her respects.
Rumor has it that Consort Mu was not favored when she entered the palace, but rose to prominence after giving birth to the eldest son.
Now that he's achieved success, he's probably rushing here to show off.
Seeing Ruan Yumu's interaction with the Empress, it seems that the situation is not as she was previously speculated that Consort Mu was being neglected by everyone.
Chu Yue was about to give birth, so naturally she didn't come.
Liu Ruhua had made a mistake and was confined to her quarters, so naturally she was not there.
"Long live the Empress!"
"Alright, please take a seat and have some tea."
Cai Shuqi was overjoyed to see that everyone had arrived.
The room was packed with people, and there was simply no room for concubines of the fifth rank or higher.
They were all very beautiful, but Jiang Shuyuan stood out among them, especially her light blue eyes. Rumor had it that Jiang Shuyuan's mother was a princess from the Western Regions, so her lineage was indeed extraordinary.
With her high-bridged nose and especially her fair skin, she stood out from the crowd! No wonder the Emperor was reluctant to let her leave the palace.
Most of them had the gentle appearance of noble ladies, but there was one who was quite different. That was Fu Lu Si Yue, the daughter of General Fu Lu.
Unlike other gentle women, she was dressed in short clothes and stood straight, like a general guarding the battlefield.
Ruan and Mu sat down and drank the tea, but they felt a little strange.
Seeing that no one else reacted, he didn't know what to say.
Fu Lu Si Yue was probably a simple-minded person, and immediately said, "Your Majesty, this tea has a bit of a Miao flavor. Is it from Miao territory? I used to drink it often when I was young and my father was fighting in Miao territory."
Fearing that something might be aroused, the Empress immediately responded, "Yes, it's truly a rare find. Everyone, please take a good look."
He pretended to pick up the teacup and start drinking, but actually covered it with his sleeve so no one could see. He took a big gulp, and the tea was still there.
Ruan and Mu felt there was something wrong with the tea. They didn't swallow it when they drank it, and instead took out a handkerchief and spat it all out. They thought they should have someone test it carefully when they got back.
They shared some private conversations.
The Empress then began her admonition, "From now on, we are all sisters. We must unite in the palace, assist the Emperor together, and maintain a proper order of seniority..."
After a long and detailed explanation, everyone dispersed.
Ruan and Mu also got up to leave.
"Sister, sister!" Just as I reached the door, I heard someone calling me.
Ruan Yumu looked at the unfamiliar Jiang Jinhua in front of her, not knowing what to say.
The person behind her rushed up and bowed, "Sister, it's me, Jiang Jinhua!"
Jiang Jinhua was unaware that Ruan Yumu and Qi Jingxuan had long since swapped souls, and the Ruan Yumu standing before her was no longer the one she knew.
Zi Ling wanted to go up and stop her, thinking that even a beautiful woman could block Consort Mu's way.
Ruan Yumu gestured to Ziling not to move and said, "What do you want? Get up."
That cold tone clearly indicated that Consort Mu didn't recognize him, or perhaps her status had risen so high that she no longer wanted to know him?
"May we go to Her Majesty's palace to discuss this in detail?"
Ruan Yumu and Ziling exchanged bewildered glances, never expecting this Jiang beauty to be so audacious.
"No need. I need to go back and take care of the eldest son, I don't have time!" Ruan Yu Mu said and then left.
Back in Chengen Palace, the eldest princess, Qi Yuandong, was happily teasing the eldest prince.
"Sister-in-law, you're back? Come, sit down. Look how happy the eldest young master is!"
Seeing how much the eldest princess liked children, Zi Ling teased, "Eldest princess, why don't you ask the emperor to arrange a marriage for you? That way you'll have your own child soon."
Zi Ling had known Qi Yuandong for a long time, so she didn't take offense when he joked around.
She just smiled shyly.
"Does my sister have someone she loves?" Seeing Qi Yuandong lower her head and remain silent, Ruan Yumu naturally knew that she must have someone she loved, and wanted to continue to ask.
News came from outside that Jiang Meiren had arrived.
"Why is this person so persistent?" Zi Ling began to complain.
Qi Yuandong's eyes lit up. "Ziling, what are you saying? I think Jiang Meiren is quite nice."
Hearing her say that, Ruan Yu Mu looked at her with a strange expression. When did these two become acquainted? How come she didn't know?
Before he even started speaking, Qi Yuandong happily ran out to greet Jiang Meiren.
"What's wrong with the eldest princess?" Zi Ling pointed in the direction Qi Yuandong had gone.
Ruan Yumu shrugged, indicating that she didn't know either. "Nanny, take the child back."
"Yes, Consort Mu!"
Jiang Meiren entered with a bitter and resentful look on her face. She knelt in front of Ruan Yumu and said, "Sister, it's me! I'm the daughter of your mother's sister! We used to play together when we were young."
Ruan Yumu naturally had no such memories, so she could only agree, pretending to have finally remembered, "It's you. You've grown up and become quite handsome. I couldn't remember you at all."
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