"I've said it before, I'll do my best to help you achieve your goals, don't worry, I won't regret it." Xū Yáng rubbed his forehead, since it's destined to be this way, then let's just follow the will of heaven.

  Chu Lian looked at Xie Yang's calm and waveless expression, the unspeakable sorrow also overflowed in her chest. Perhaps, only such a man could remain unmoved in the face of such great pain. If there wasn't so much hatred, if there wasn't that deep obsession, spending a peaceful life with such a man would also be a pleasure. But fate is not that gentle, it's always playing tricks on oneself.

  "You go back." Xuyang gazed out of the window, his voice without a hint of fluctuation, cold and icy, stretching the distance between them.

  Chu Lianruo also didn't want to be in such an awkward situation, so she slightly bowed and left the study. At the same time, Wei Qu also walked out of the hidden door.

  Looking at Xiang Yang's sorrowful expression, he could only sigh. Over the years, he had watched Xiang Yang gradually gather his own power, and also seen him endure the cold eyes of the world, pretending to have a fondness for men in order not to arouse that person's suspicion. How many people could understand the distress in his heart?

  "Your Highness, you know that if the concubine hadn't done so, our plan..." After struggling for a long time, Wei Qu finally spoke up.

  Xu Yang nodded, his calm and peaceful face now overflowing with sorrow. He weakly fell back into his chair, laughing at himself in a self-deprecating manner. If it weren't for Chu Lianruo, he wouldn't have known when he would be able to put his plan into action. But now, the opportunity was right in front of him, yet why did he prefer that such an opportunity had never arisen?

  "Now the situation in the imperial court is balanced between two factions, but if your power is added to it, it will be a three-legged tripod. If you force your way in, the other two factions will definitely unite to eliminate the outsider. Your Highness, you understand this better than I do." Wei Qu said, at this moment, he saw reluctance and regret in Xu Yang's eyes, but those who plan big things cannot be bound by personal feelings, years of endurance are about to pay off, how can they make a mistake at this critical moment?

  "I knew it all along." Xū Yáng said coldly, and at this moment, if someone was present, they would know that the so-called "cut sleeve obsession" of King Líng was purely a fabrication.

  He wouldn't be unaware of the subtle balance of power in the imperial court, he just didn't want her to get deeply involved. Once you enter the palace gates, it's like entering a deep ocean; everyone thinks it's bright and beautiful, but who knows that it's actually an abyss where people are devoured without even spitting out bones.

  Wei Qu's mouth opened, and a thousand words were reduced to a single sigh. The picturesque landscape, the long-lasting love between men and women, indeed made people sink in. The man in front of him, who was willing to stay by his side as a "male concubine", at this moment, surprisingly revealed his vulnerability without a doubt.

  "You go down too, this king... wants to be alone for a while." Xū Yáng knew that Wèi Qǔ was afraid he would do something irrational, so he reminded himself like this. Even if he could suppress the pain in his heart, even if he could appear calm and composed, but still, the pain had to be endured. Watching her leave like this with his own eyes, really, was that what he wanted?

  Wei Qu had no choice but to quietly retreat and open the door, that enchanting smile reappeared, since he made up his mind to collaborate with him on a grand scheme, this play could not be stopped again.

  It was night, a crescent moon hung obliquely in the sky, casting a faint glow over the earth, shrouding everything in a dim haze. The desolate land looked exceptionally bleak under this moonlight, revealing a sense of decline and decay.

  In the Li Wang Fu, Li Gonggong, dressed in black night-traveling clothes, sat in the Qian Niao Pavilion, watching as Chu Lian swallowed the fake death medicine that he had been ordered to bring out of the palace.

  An hour ago, Li Gonggong had just arrived at the Wangfu from the palace, and Xuyang had talked with him in the study for a long time before coming out.

  "The Emperor's intention is to have Concubine Fang take this fake death medicine, and then use the opportunity of her funeral procession to send Concubine Fang back to Cen Prefecture. One month later, the Emperor will bring Concubine Fang into the palace under the pretext of selecting a new imperial concubine. Your Highness, Prince Feng, please cooperate."

  The uncertain voice was like a drumbeat hitting his own chest, hurting so much that he could hardly stand up straight, but Xi Yang's face still had that nonchalant expression: "This was decided long ago, I will naturally cooperate fully, please trouble the public official to deliver this medicine."

  He silently took note of Wang Ye's behavior, and Li Gonggong smiled with a raised orchid finger, "Isn't the prince coming with us?"

  "It's getting late, I won't go." After saying that, Xū Yáng pulled Wèi Qǔ who was standing beside him and walked out of the study, heading straight for Míng Yì Xuān, not bothering to pay attention to Lǐ Gōnggōng's displeased face.

  Under the leadership of Guan Jia, Li Gonggong finally found Qian Niao Ge, Chu Lianruo had already known his arrival, but deliberately showed a surprised expression.

  "Your Excellency, is it His Majesty..."

  A soft voice like a spring breeze, slightly opened red lips, clear and bright eyes, truly an exquisite beauty. Every frown and smile is so captivating, every gesture is full of charm.

  After a closer look at Chu Lian, Li Gonggong was also amazed, this imperial concubine of the crown prince is getting more and more beautiful, no wonder the emperor wants to bring her into the palace so much, even if it were himself, he couldn't bear to let such a beauty be paired with a prince who has a penchant for men.

  "Our family should congratulate the princess on her wish being fulfilled." Just a few words, but they made Chu Lian's face flush with a hint of red, and she seemed to have an unusual charm about her.

  Chu Lian swallowed the fake death medicine handed over by Li Gonggong without any hesitation.

  "In three days, His Majesty will arrange a temporary residence for Your Ladyship."

  This was the last thing Chu Lian heard after taking the medicine.

  The next day, Wang Jing reported the death to the emperor, saying that his concubine Chu Lian had died of illness. The emperor was shocked and subsequently issued an edict, praising Chu Lian's virtues and ordering her to be buried with the rites of a formal consort. She was posthumously honored as Ding Ning and buried in the imperial mausoleum. Additionally, Wang Jing was exempted from attending early court sessions for three months as a sign of mourning.

  Early winter, the emperor went to Xunzhou in disguise and stayed at the governor's mansion. He met the governor's daughter, Chu Qingruo, and was amazed by her beauty. She was immediately appointed as a concubine and brought into the palace, where she lived in Yihuan Palace. It is said that Chu Qingruo and the late Princess Feng were sisters with the same parents, and her beauty was not inferior to that of Chu Lianruo.

  It's winter, and although the sun is still shining brightly, a chill runs through the air. In the Yuexuan Palace, the plum blossoms in the courtyard are blooming vibrantly, their beauty unmarred by the snow.

  Si Wei was picking some plum blossoms and walked into the house with a radiant smile on her face.

  "Look at this plum blossom, isn't it beautiful?" As she spoke, she called over a nearby maid to bring a vase and arranged the flowers in it.

  Chu Lian couldn't help but laugh: "How come you still have such a childlike heart? But this flower is indeed extremely beautiful."

  The bright red plum blossoms were placed on the small table by Si Wei, and the fragrance that came in waves made Chu Lian subconsciously take a few more sniffs.

  "It's time to go and pay respects, Princess." Although Qingqing didn't want to disturb Chu Lianruo who had finally found some interest, it was getting late. If they missed this first visit, it would be even more difficult to survive in the future.

  Chu Lian's smile gradually disappeared from her face, and she let out a sigh as she reluctantly took the sable cloak from Qingqing's hands and walked out slowly.

  At present, there is no empress in the harem, so only Yu Guifei in Qianhua Palace can be considered as the first. This greeting should also be directed to her.

  Thinking of Shi Yu Yin, Chu Lian's lips curled into a faint cold smile. The real show was about to begin today.

  Qinghua Palace

  A group of imperial consorts were standing at the door, waiting for Shi Yu Yin to come out. Of course, they had arrived so early simply because they wanted to take a look at this evening consort that the emperor had brought back from his incognito tour.

  No sooner had Chu Lian just walked into the gate of Qinghua Palace than she caused quite a stir.

  "I am also just an ordinary person."

  "Who says it isn't? I don't know what kind of trickery was used to get the Emperor's attention."

  “……”

  Zhu Lian seemed to ignore these rumors and still had a faint smile on her face.

  It seemed like a coincidence that the door creaked open and Autumn Ping, Shi Yu Yin's maid, walked out.

  "I apologize for keeping you all waiting, Her Highness the Imperial Consort invites you all to enter."

  Everyone listened to Qiu Ping's words and walked into the vast Qinghua Palace in an orderly manner.

  Chu Lian lowered her head like other concubines and curtsied, following with the words "Congratulations to the noble consort".

  Xī Yùyīn sat high up, looking at the crowd's worship, very satisfied. She glanced to her right and saw that Yuàn Mèngdié had not arrived yet, her face changed color involuntarily, but only for an instant before returning to normal.

  "No need for formalities, please sit down. The weather is getting colder, you must take care of yourselves." Shi Yuyin said with a hypocritical smile and insincere words.

  "Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern."

  The crowd had just sat down and immediately stood up again, bowed, and then sat back down.

  Chu Lian sneered inwardly. This Butterfly Imperial Consort really didn't give Shi Yu Yin any face. It seemed that the following days wouldn't be too boring after all.

  "Yu Pin." Just as Chu Lian was about to be stunned, Shi Yu Yin's voice came again. Helplessly, she got up and gave Shi Yu Yin a big bow.

  "I am here." The soft voice echoed in the Qīnghuá Palace, Chǔ Liánruò still lowered her head, as if she didn't dare to look up at Shī Yùyīn.

  "You're new to the palace and not familiar with the etiquette, remember to learn it well, don't make any mistakes." Shi Yuyin said calmly, looking at Chu Lianruo who was kneeling beside her feet, a gentle smile on her face, as if she really cared about Chu Lianruo.

  "I obey your instructions, noble consort." Chu Lian replied in a low voice, just then, Yuan Mengdie's high-pitched voice came over.

  "Yu Guifei is indeed willing to teach newcomers." Yuan Mengdie said with a strange tone, without greeting anyone, and directly sat down in her own seat.

  When she saw Yuan Mengdie approaching, Shi Yuyin's face showed a look of displeasure, but due to the subtle connection between the former and current palaces, she could only endure it silently.

  Chu Lian still knelt on the ground, and at this time, Yuan Mengdie came here not only to argue with Shi Yuyin, but also for a bigger reason, probably herself.

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