"I want her to never be inferior to me. I want her to kneel down and beg me one day..."
Thinking of that scene, a look of hatred appeared in her eyes.
Leng Xi did not want to persuade Concubine Li to express her hatred towards Concubine Li. He only wanted to end this lunch as soon as possible so that he could meet with the people from Beihai Kingdom. He wanted to see what conveniences the people from Beihai Kingdom would provide him.
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Everything went smoothly at today's annual banquet. Leng Yu, Leng Xi, Leng Ming, and the children sat at the same table with the emperor. Luo Lan, Luo Xue, Yu Qiaoqiao, as well as Concubine Li, Concubine Li, and Xiao Ling sat at another table.
The emperor couldn't help feeling sad when he saw the children eating with such gusto. He didn't know how long he could enjoy the days with his children and grandchildren around him.
He kept picking up food for Yu'er beside him and kept reminding Leng Yu to take good care of Yu'er for him.
At another table, Concubine Li acted like the host, greeting everyone warmly.
"Princess Yu, I remember you liked this dish, so I specially asked the chef to make it for you. Please try it."
Luo Lan smiled softly, then picked up a vegetable, tasted it, and nodded.
"It tastes very good. Concubine Li is so thoughtful. Thank you."
"You're welcome. In half a month, you will be moving into Kunning Palace as the Empress. Then, you will be the master of this harem. Sister Li and I will be grateful for your care."
Although Concubine Li was being polite, Concubine Li found it hard to accept.
She snorted coldly and murmured:
"Li Guifei is really discerning and knows who to flatter. No wonder she has been so beloved by the Emperor for so many years. I am truly ashamed of myself for not being able to do the same!"
Seeing that her words were not pleasant to the ears, Concubine Li replied without hesitation:
"Sister Li, what are you saying? I'm not flattering you. Everything I say is the truth. Don't you want to accept the fact that after the 18th day of the first lunar month, the harem will be moved to another owner?"
"Hmph, there's nothing I can't accept. This harem never had a proper master. In the past few years, Imperial Concubine Chang was in charge of the harem, and later, I was in charge. In recent years, the Emperor was afraid that I would be too tired, so he asked Imperial Concubine Li to take charge. Now that Princess Yu is in charge, this is naturally a great thing. Why wouldn't I want to admit it? I just don't like some people who pretend to obey but actually disobey."
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