At this time, Rong Zhen was watching the two figures not far away, narrowed his dark eyes, and tightly grasped the jade pendant in his hand.

“Your Majesty…”

Qingfeng suddenly came behind him, and Rong Zhen raised his hand, signaling him not to disturb him.

"Your Highness, this Prince Hake and the princess seem to be very close."

"You don't have to remind me." Rong Zhen rolled his eyes at the talkative guy, and Qingfeng lowered his head in shame.

"Besides, she is not yet my consort." Rong Zhen murmured in a low voice, as if he was speaking to himself. Gu Yunru was not his nominal consort now, so what right did he have to stop her from interacting with other men?

Qingfeng coughed awkwardly, knowing that the prince cared about it, but he didn't say it.

"By the way, my lord, the King of Bianxi said that he would hold a banquet for us in two days."

This banquet was a recognition of the demands made by Rong Zhen to them, and it was also the beginning of a real end to the war between the two countries.

"Got it." Rong Zhen replied indifferently and turned to leave.

Early the next morning, Gu Junyao woke up from a burst of scolding.

"Hurry up and get ready! Concubine Shu will summon you to Yuanfang Palace."

This was the third round of the talent contest. Gu Junyao won all the way and finally defeated the rest of her opponents. However, Xie Yuaner, who was traveling with her, was also unscathed and also ranked accordingly. This time, Concubine Shu proposed to take the initiative to watch them and screen and consider for the emperor.

Gu Junyao was a little flustered, but she still pretended to be calm. She picked out a silk dress with a simple pattern and followed the group of beauties to the main hall.

Concubine Shu sat on the phoenix couch and glanced at everyone. As expected, there were many talented beauties in this session, and there were many who were both beautiful and talented. When she saw Gu Junyao's name on the list, she looked at her curiously.

"I didn't expect that Second Miss Gu was among them." The lazy voice of Concubine Shu floated slowly. Xie Yuan'er secretly raised her eyes and glanced at Gu Junyao who was standing beside her. She didn't expect that this Gu Junyao was so capable.

"My name is Gu Junyao, I greet the Concubine Shu. May you live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years." Gu Junyao bowed obediently, knowing that she was just a thorn in the Concubine Shu's side.

"Long time no see. I didn't expect that even the second lady has entered the palace. I wonder where your sister is now?" Concubine Shu slowly sat up and looked at Gu Junyao in front of her with a dazed look.

"My sister is missing, and I, as her younger sister, am worried about her." Gu Junyao replied, but no one knows where Gu Yunru has gone.

"Forget it. The fact that you can come to see me means that you must have extraordinary abilities. Among the women in the harem, beauty is the most insignificant thing. I want to see from you the duties that a woman should have."

Today, Concubine Shu gave everyone a question in public. She took a booklet and looked at it, then looked at everyone and said, "If one day, the emperor talks to you about serious matters, and this matter has troubled the emperor for a long time, and you know how to decide this matter, will you choose to help the emperor resolve his worries?"

When it comes to political affairs, the women in the harem should avoid the issue. But now that the question is out in the open, everyone looks at each other. Those whose names are called have to answer first. Concubine Shu looked at Gu Junyao first.

"To answer your Majesty's question, if it were me, I probably wouldn't discuss this matter with the Emperor. It has always been a rule that the harem cannot interfere in government affairs, so the beauty will choose to follow the palace rules."

Gu Junyao's conversation was well-mannered and flawless, which made Concubine Shu very satisfied.

"You guys don't have as much courage as Miss Gu." Concubine Shu glanced at the slightly frightened faces of the crowd with contempt.

"The Emperor has never taken the selection of concubines seriously, but I have to worry about it for him. Since Miss Gu is so knowledgeable and knows the general situation, she should be named a talented person."

Gu Junyao seemed to be frozen all over, looking at Concubine Shu with a flattered look. She didn't understand why Concubine Shu actually put aside their past grudges and gave her the title of Concubine Gu, while Xie Yuan'er beside her was given the title of Concubine Xie Liangdi.

After coming out of the palace, Lan'er happily took Gu Junyao to move to the Yanxi Palace. Along the way, Lan'er couldn't hide the smile on her face, and said with a smile: "I heard that there is a gentle and modest noble lady living in the Yanxi Palace.

She doesn't seem to be favored by the emperor, our young lady will definitely be able to overshadow her if she goes there!"

"If you haven't received any favor as you said, why do you need to suppress the limelight?"

"My lady is right." Lan'er said with a smile, finally feeling proud. After packing up in the side hall, Concubine Qian came to visit Gu Junyao with some gifts.

"I heard that a talented lady named Gu moved in today, so I came to see my sister specially." Concubine Qian was of gentle character and dignified appearance. She was standing at the door wearing a decent blue silk dress.

Lan'er took her gifts back and asked her to take a seat. Gu Junyao sat on the chair and looked at Concubine Qian with a smile and said, "It should be me, the younger sister, who should bring some gifts to visit my sister, but I didn't expect my sister to come first."

"Since we are sisters, there is no need to say such polite words. Besides, it is lonely for me to live alone in Yeonghee Palace. Now there is finally one more person."

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After saying this, Concubine Qian looked at Gu Junyao in front of her.

On the other side, Xie Liangdi moved to Cheng'en Palace. Cheng'en Palace was a big place, but it was home to a concubine who was not easy to mess with, Rongpin.

According to legend, Concubine Rong was the daughter of a general of the previous dynasty. Her family had made outstanding military achievements for generations, so the emperor respected her very much.

"Liang Di, the room has been cleaned up. Let's go and pay our respects to Concubine Rong."

Shaoyao came to her side and bowed. Xie Liangdi took the fruit on the fruit plate and took a bite. Then she thought, "This Rongpin, if I go to pay my respects to her on the first day, she will think that I am easy to bully. No, I have to wait a few days."

Shaoyao beside her turned pale. She had never seen anyone like Liangdi who could do whatever she wanted.

The mistress who lived in the main hall, Concubine Rong, looked ahead and said to Ju Xiang beside her, "What time is it now? Has everyone moved in?"

Rongpin's voice was clear and penetrating, and Juxiang put the fruit plate aside, stepped aside respectfully and said, "In reply to your Majesty, that Lady Xie has moved in, but... she doesn't seem to have any intention of coming over to pay her respects."

Ju Xiang carefully observed Rongpin's expression and saw that she was neither angry nor worried. Instead, she was looking outside the house calmly, and no one knew what she was thinking about.

Yanxi Palace.

After seeing off Concubine Qian, Gu Junyao felt relieved. She looked at Lan'er beside her and said, "Did Achou receive the letter to Achou?"

"Don't worry, young lady, he will be able to enter the palace in the next few days."

"kindness."