In late autumn, as the autumn rain cools down, the day also becomes shorter and the days become easier. Half a month passes in a flash.

During this period, Changping Hou sent another letter to Gu Xizhao. He was very dissatisfied with his words and accused Gu Xizhao of choosing the concubines for Zhao Sansi too seriously and that his wealth behind him was all important figures in the imperial city. This was to openly cause trouble for himself.

Gu Xizhao had long expected that he would say this, and replied to the letter that afternoon, in which he said: "...The Lin family has been entrenched in Beijing for many years and cannot afford to offend it. Miss Lin San's name has long been spread. And before, the emperor had to look at him in the palace. If his daughter did not leave this woman, no matter the emperor, the ministers in the court or the world, she would think that her daughter really could not tolerate others."

"As for Li Yiyi, my father didn't know anything about it. That day, my daughter saw that she was deficient in her qi and blood, and she was vaguely weak. After careful investigation, she realized that this girl was actually a sick body with congenital deficiency. It would be only a waste of money to keep her."

"And the girl in the Lan family, my father doesn't have to worry about her father. She lost her mother since childhood. The arrogant and arrogant Fang family couldn't worry about her children. What's the use of a girl who was rubbed by her stepmother? She just used it to add numbers."

I don’t know if her father was too conceited or really believed her. After she replied to the letter like this, Changping Hou became peaceful.

In order to make Changping Hou more at ease and relax her vigilance, she continued to vent her ears on Zhao Sansi and promoted Changping Hou's eyes to the court to a half position.

Gu Xizhao did not explain why she wanted to promote these people, but she knew that the Prime Minister had not said much, so she naturally knew it. Now that she was disturbing her in the middle, the situation had already changed. Hou Changping thought she was in the dark, but she didn't know that in the eyes of Zhao Sansi and others, he had already reached a bright spot.

On September 14th, it was a little rain. Zhao Sansi rested in Chengqian Palace the night before. He seemed to have endless discussions all day and did not go to Changning Palace for a whole day.

Gu Xizhao also understood her awkwardness and did not take it seriously. After breakfast, she dressed up and sat in the main hall of Changning Palace waiting for the newcomers to come and pay their respects.

They were all noble ladies from a noble family at the foot of the imperial city. It took not much time to enter the palace in a sedan chair. Lin Wanqing was the first to enter the palace. The other two, Lan Xiang, was faster than Li Yiyi, but when she heard that Yipin had not arrived yet, she asked the father-in-law who was walking in front to stop, and waited until Li Yiyi's sedan chair was in advance before she followed her in.

The father-in-law who went to Lan Mansion to welcome the people was named Xiaodouzi. He was originally a worker in Changle Palace. Because he was not out of shape among the children when he entered the palace, the father-in-chief in charge casually gave him such a name.

After Gu Xizhao was sent to the cold palace, they were all taken away by Li Zhongxian. Compared to other father-in-laws in Changle Palace, he was the youngest. Li Zhongxian saw that he was a bit clever and was a talent that could be made. He has been carrying him intentionally or unintentionally in recent years, and now he has a little success, but he has always been grateful to Gu Xizhao, the original owner.

He was sent to pick up this Xiangpin today. He looked at him secretly for a few seconds. He looked pretty but his expression was not energetic. He felt a little relieved. He thought that such a woman must be as fond of the Queen and could not compete with the Queen.

Seeing her orders like this, she couldn't help but feel a little more careful, and pretended to be puzzled, "There is no difference between the ranks of Concubine Xiang and Concubine Yi, so why should she be advanced?"

Lan Xiang glanced at him, "Although the grades are the same, Yipin is older than me, so I should call her sister and let her first."

"The emperor will definitely like you if Empress Xiangpin is so sensible." Xiao Douzi said, and then pleased him: "From the future, I will point at Empress Xiangpin Xiangpin to take care of her."

Lan Xiang waved her hand quickly, looked around, and looked nervous, "Don't say that quickly. The emperor and the empress have a deep relationship. Naturally, we dare not compete with the empress for the emperor's love."

You are sensible.

Xiao Douzi snorted in her heart and smiled, "The emperor and the empress have a deep affection. This is what the entire Zhao Dynasty knows. The story about the emperor and the empress and folk remarks have spread."

"Well, the relationship between the emperor and the Empress is indeed enviable." Lan Xiang sighed and looked back at the high wall behind her. Which girl was not in love with her. Naturally, she also hoped to have such a good husband like the Empress. But the people in this world are all in all shapes and have all kinds of encounters. What gains and losses are fate in their destiny and hard to find.

Xiaodouzi continued to test her, "Don't be discouraged, Empress Xiang, you know so well, it's not difficult for the emperor to like you."

Lanxiang had never seen the hearts of the people in the palace. Seeing Xiao Douzi's kind face, she thought he was treating him sincerely, so she couldn't help but smile at him, and said with a little sincerity, "Don't say this, if someone hears this, it will cause trouble. Although I envy the relationship between the emperor and the queen, I dare not ask for extravagance. In my heart, I would rather the relationship between the emperor and the queen be like this for a long time, which is also considered to give women in the world an expectation."

Seeing Xiaodouzi looking at her, Lanxiang smiled shyly again, "Maybe you think my words are too high-sounding, but that's what I think. The story of deep love and longevity is only circulated in the legends in the book. It's indecisive or false, but the emperor and the empress are witnesses by the world. How great it is to prove that there is such a relationship in the world..."

She spoke sincerely and selflessly, and Xiao Douzi looked at her clear eyes and believed it.

After a long time, he said to her: "Empress Xiangxiong would be happy if she thinks like this. Empress is a kind and gentle person. Empress Xiangxiong will know more about it later."

Lanxiang nodded, "Brother said that too. At that day's banquet, I took a look at the Queen's beauty from afar. She looked beautiful like an immortal in a painting."

When Xiao Douzi heard what she said, she couldn't help but laugh, "When the late emperor was there, she praised the Empress as a beautiful and kind-hearted person."

"Beautiful and kind-hearted..." Lan Xiang chewed these words carefully and smiled with a pursed lips. "These four words can't be more appropriate to describe the Queen."

Xiaodouzi's defense against her completely dispersed. After sending her to the arranged hall, she reminded her again, "The palace glory is only day and night. If Empress Xiang wants to live a stable life for a long time, she must remember these words today. The Empress often warns the slaves - only then can she be the last. Empress Xiang must not be fascinated by the palace glory and forgets the original intention."

Lan Xiang was stunned for a moment, and then she was blessed to him again, "Thank you for your reminder."

Xiao Douzi hurriedly greeted her, "I can't do it, I can't do it. Today, it's a slave who will take you into the palace, which is also a fate. I hope you can live a good life in the palace."

A warm current flowed out of her heart, making her not very moved. It is said that the palace is a place where people eat and don’t vomit bones, and if they are not careful, they will lose their heads. Last night, her step-sister, who was as vicious as her stepmother, cursed her, saying that even if she was not used as a stepping stone early, she would definitely die quietly in the cold palace.

Today I realize that in this world, it is not a place that cannibalize people, but people.

"I will definitely remember my father-in-law's words today in my heart." Lan Xiang said solemnly.

Xiao Douzi bowed and replied, "I just hope that Concubine Xiang should not blame the slave for talking too much."

Lan Xiang shook her head. She was sincerely grateful to the people who told her to do things. Fang's stepmother wanted to raise her. Her father had long ignored their brother and sister. Over the years, if there was no older brother by her side, she would have been raised.

When she heard that she was about to enter the palace, although she comforted her brother, she was actually afraid that she would be so worried that she would be so worried that she would not only take a wrong step, but also drag her down.

Now listening to Xiao Douzi’s sincere words, I really don’t know how to say the gratitude in my heart.

After a while, Xiao Douzi changed her view of her and knew that the three newly-entered concubines were going to pay homage to the Queen today. She said a few more words and then surrendered.

Not to mention the palace, even in the aristocratic family, the newly-entered concubine would go to see the mistress of the family when she entered.

On the first day of the new entry of the palace, these three naturally would not take Qiao in front of Gu Xizhao. After entering the palace, the palace servant brought Gu Xizhao's Changning Palace to pay tribute.

Lin Wanqing's grades, Li Yiyi and Lan Xianggao, naturally walked in the front. After giving the big gift, Gu Xizhao didn't say that they would give him a seat, and they stood there very regularly.

"After entering the palace, you must abide by the rules in the palace and be content with one by one, so that you can live a peaceful life..." Gu Xizhao said some high-sounding words with a cold face, and then asked the palace servants to move on to the bench and let them sit down.

After the three of them thanked each other, Gu Xizhao asked Chan'er to serve them all.

Li Yiyi took the tea, brushed open the lid of the teacup, and was stunned when she saw the red dates and longan inside. She was stunned. She clearly had a teacup in her hand, but it was soup. She looked in the direction of Lin Wanqing and Lanxiang. Seeing that they looked as usual, she looked at Gu Xizhao in surprise. Just when she was about to get up to thank her, Gu Xizhao winked at her. Then she sat down again, holding the teacup's hand, but trembling slightly.

She was weak since childhood and had a cold tea nature. She could not drink too much, especially when it was a little cooler, and she couldn't get any cold. Although she was a little scared, she knew the truth about her body, she was more moved.

Gu Xizhao took Li Yiyi's expression in her eyes, and her face remained calm. After putting down the teacup, her expression also slowed down, not as serious as before. "The emperor worked hard on state affairs every day and was not addicted to women's affairs. My words just now were a little serious. I also hope that all the sisters should be cautious and moderate in their actions and not worry the emperor."

"I have all the concubines remembered the words of the Empress."

Gu Xizhao nodded, "Now the sisters in the harem are only four of us. I am not a narrow and fierce person. As long as you are all your sisters, I will not make things difficult for you. Once you enter the palace, it is no longer as good as getting married. There are many royal rules, and there are fewer opportunities to meet your family in the future. You just have to worry. In this palace, if the palace people below disobey or suffer any grievances, just come to me. Anyone who can help you sisters will naturally be obliged."

"Xiang Niang loves her, and concubines and others should be at peace with themselves and follow the teachings of the Empress."

Gu Xizhao waved her hand and signaled that they didn't have to be too polite. She looked around Li Yiyi and Lan Xiang's face and smiled and said, "According to the rules, the emperor should be here today, but these days, the emperor is too busy and can't get out of here, so he may not be able to come here..."

Among the three, only Li Yiyi looked a little disappointed. Her mother shrugged her off the previous palace banquets. Therefore, she had never seen the emperor Zhao Sansi. When she heard her uncle Li Yanzhi's evaluation of Zhao Sansi, she felt a little expectant.

Gu Xizhao glanced at her, "Do you sisters feel wronged?"

Lin Wanqing didn't say anything, Lan Xiang thought she was the youngest, and she didn't dare to speak randomly. When Li Yiyi heard this, her heart skipped a beat. She hurriedly calmed down and stood up and said, "It's not a pity. It's just that I have heard that the emperor and the empress have a deep relationship for a long time. I'm envious when I get along with each other on weekdays. Today I thought I could see the scene of harmony between the emperor and the empress, but I didn't expect that the emperor was so busy, and I felt a little disappointed."

Gu Xizhao looked at her and saw that her fingers were white with white fingers, she couldn't help but smile, "Pin Yi is very honest."

Li Yiyi sighed secretly, "I'll make the Empress laugh."

Gu Xizhao shook her head and lowered her eyes, "There are more opportunities in the future."

"What the Empress said is that the concubine is impatient." Li Yiyi fell down again.

Gu Xizhao plucked the bracelet on his wrist and didn't talk about it anymore. She just wanted to deliberately neglect Lin Wanqing and went to talk to Lanxiang.

After chatting for some gossip, Gu Xizhao gave them some appreciation and let them go back to the palace to rest.

After the three of them left, Chan'er complained to Gu Xizhao, "This person is really a 'superior for three days, and he looks at him with admiration." Look, he hasn't gotten much of it yet, and his nostrils are facing the sky, just like her sister."

"Shi Shi is farewell for three days, looking at each other with admiration." Chan'er said very gritted her teeth. Gu Xizhao knew who she was talking about, so she raised her hand and pinched her arm, "My mouth is itchy again, right?"

Chan'er curled her lips, "I am not worth it for the Empress. This beautiful concubine used to look like a girl. Now that she has entered the palace, she has come to the Empress to take Joe..."

Gu Xizhao glared at her, and Chan'er immediately closed her mouth.

Gu Xizhao was silent, and after a while, she said, "As long as she is at ease, she will not cause trouble for the palace, and the emperor will not cause trouble, let her go."

Chan'er still felt depressed, but looking at Gu Xizhao's expression, she didn't dare to say anything, so she quietly accompanied her.

After a while, Zhu'er came from outside again in a hurry, "Empress, Yipin asked for a meeting."

"Isn't this just leaving..."

"Talk too much." Gu Xizhao interrupted Chan'er and said to Zhu'er: "Go and invite someone in."

Soon, Zhu'er came with his master and servant Yipin.

Gu Xizhao was a happy person. Knowing what she was going to say to her, she sent everyone down. When the only two of them were left in the hall, Li Yiyi immediately knelt down.

"What is Yipin doing?"

Li Yiyi did not let Gu Xizhao pull her up, but still knelt down, "I am guilty and lied to the empress. I am not in good health since I was a child. I should not have entered the palace because my mother was afraid that I would not be able to get through it and would not even have a place to live in the future. That's why..."

"It's this." Gu Xizhao smiled and stopped pulling her. "Silly girl, your uncle has already secretly told me about this. Your mother is also a kind mother. It's wrong to deceive me. But this is also a matter of this. For the sake of this, even if you don't think about you, I should think about myself and the emperor's face."

The implication is that this matter will not be investigated.

When Li Yiyi heard that her uncle had greeted her in advance, the stone in her heart fell to the ground. When she heard Gu Xizhao's words, she finally had a smooth breath and kowtowed three times to Gu Xizhao, "Empress Xie will not blame you."

"I have asked for my sins, thank you, thank you, now, should I get up?" Gu Xizhao stretched out her hand and pulled her up. "Your uncle said that you have been in trouble since childhood and you have to rest. Now that I have entered the palace, I will be responsible for you and protect you well. If you are not in good health, you should think about everything. Don't be shocked and scared yourself."

"Yes, I should remember the words of the Empress." Li Yiyi was moved and felt more and more that Gu Xizhaokuan and charity were charitable. "I should be obedient and serve the Empress and the Emperor well in the future. I will definitely not cause trouble."

Gu Xizhao chuckled, "The family tradition of the Li family is very strict. I also believe that Yipin sister is a kind-hearted person. Today, I entered the palace and sat in a sedan chair all the way. If you are not in good health, you must be tired. Go back to the palace to rest quickly. If you are not in the case, you must go to the imperial physician to report it. If you are not in the case, just let the palace servant report it."

Li Yiyi didn't know how to thank her, so she could only bow to Gu Xizhao again: "I will remember the great kindness of the empress, I will definitely remember it in my heart."

Gu Xizhao just smiled, helped her get up, and asked her close maid to help her down.

Watching Li Yiyi's master and servant leave the main hall, Gu Xizhao also returned to the bedroom and asked Chan'er to help change her clothes.

Being a queen is also very tiring, and being a polite and kind queen is even more tiring. However, with chess pieces in the harem, the chess players in the previous dynasty will start.

After retreating for so long, it was her turn to enter.

After the three newcomers entered the palace, Zhao Sansi went to Lin Wanran's Yuxiu Palace with great fanfare that night. As for where he rested in the end, only Gu Xizhao knew clearly.

This has happened for several days.

There were rumors among the palace servants that the harem was about to change.
To be continued...