One book records in detail the origins and legends of all kinds of rare treasures in the palace, while the other describes in detail the fate of various characters in the palace, including their hometown, birthplace, and experience in entering the palace.

In "Treasures and Strange Stories", the glass cup is depicted vividly. Its shape is like a blooming lotus, crystal clear, and you can see through its bottom when you look directly at it. When the wick in the cup burns, it emits circles of gentle light red halo, as if it contains an ancient and mysterious power. The peculiar material of the cup is amazing.

"The Records of the Attendants" uses delicate and subtle brushstrokes to lay out the life trajectory of every person in the palace, from their birth horoscope to the ups and downs of their status before and after entering the palace, all of which tell of the joys and sorrows hidden within the red walls of the deep palace.

Sheng Junwei was meticulous and had an unforgettable memory of the description of the glass lamp. She silently memorized the details one by one in her mind, and conducted in-depth thinking based on her deduction of Aunt Fang's birth date and time.

After a moment, she frowned slightly, then felt relieved and uttered slowly: "So this is the fate."

The emperor's eyes suddenly became sharp, and he narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he had caught some clues from Sheng Junwei's reaction: "Is this related to Aunt Fang?"

There was a trace of sadness that was hard to conceal on Eunuch Yu's face.

Aunt Fang has spent most of her life in the palace, and has taken good care of the emperor as if he were her own child. If she is really involved, it will undoubtedly put the emperor in a dilemma.

However, Sheng Junwei shook her head slightly and said firmly: "There is no connection."

Hearing this, the emperor's tense expression gradually relaxed, as if a huge rock had finally fallen to the ground.

In the glazed palace with carved beams and painted rafters, Concubine Sheng was gently caressing her undeveloped belly, her beautiful eyes half closed, a barely perceptible coldness flashed in them: "That imposter has shown up in the palace again?"

The waiter beside him responded in a low voice, with a respectful attitude.

Upon hearing this, Concubine Sheng swung her sleeves and spoke with unquestionable authority: "How dare you! As a woman, how can you be so shameless!"

She knew very well that how could someone who was around the emperor all day long maintain a pure and innocent heart?

Although she had to admit that the woman was very clever, she also firmly believed that no one could be completely immune to the huge temptation of wealth and glory.

At this time, the head maid Yingfang catered to Concubine Sheng's thoughts: "She is just a girl from a poor family. How can she compare with the nobility of the queen? Even the most insignificant concubine in the palace is far better than her. How could the emperor favor her? The queen does not need to worry about this."

Yingfang's words were like a spring breeze that blew away the dark clouds, and Concubine Sheng's expression gradually relaxed and she regained her composure.

She gently stroked her abdomen again, with a faint smile on her lips: "Even so, just like eating too much delicacies, sometimes you will want to taste some light dishes. That woman is very scheming, we still need to be careful that she will lure others into going astray."

Just then, a young eunuch quickly came to Concubine Sheng and leaned over to whisper.

Concubine Sheng's pupils shrank slightly, and there was a hint of subtle surprise in her voice: "Aunt Fang..."

The search talisman that Sheng Junwei held tightly in her hand trembled slightly between her delicate fingers. As her thoughts flowed, the talisman paper as thin as a cicada's wing suddenly ignited by itself, turning into wisps of green smoke, and shuttled through the air like a dragon, floating away along an invisible trajectory. In just a moment, it disappeared at the end of everyone's sight.

"Outside the palace walls."

Her calm words revealed an unquestionable firmness, her brows were lowered, and she seemed to be silently calculating something.

The emperor's face showed great interest, and his eyes sparkled with the desire to explore the unknown: "Wait for me to change my clothes, and then we can go out and explore together."

After saying this, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, as if he was full of anticipation for the upcoming adventure.

There is so much fun going on right now, why would you miss it?

Soon, the emperor and Eunuch Yu quickly changed into low-key civilian clothes. Just as they were about to step out of the palace gate, a burst of hurried footsteps and a voice of announcement sounded outside the door: "Aunt Fang is here!"

There was a hint of respect and surprise in her voice; it was obvious that Aunt Fang's arrival was not part of her plan.

Aunt Fang had accompanied Empress Dowager Anrong for many years, going through three dynasties. Her status and prestige in the palace could not be underestimated, and she enjoyed the honor of being allowed to enter and leave the palace freely.

She is well versed in palace rules and would never visit the palace unless it was an emergency. Her sudden visit today is rare in recent years.

The emperor stepped forward quickly, his words full of curiosity and respect: "Why did my aunt come in person?"

Aunt Fang is of the same generation as the Empress Dowager, and is therefore respectfully called "Auntie". She has a kind face, warm eyes, and silver threads faintly visible in her hair. Time has left traces on her face, but has also endowed her with a unique aura of blessing. Her cheeks are rosy, and she looks like she is enjoying her old age.

At this moment, her eyes sparkled with an unusual light: "I heard that the emperor has obtained the Prajna Glazed Lamp?"

When the emperor heard this, he showed a look of surprise: "My aunt also knows about this?"

There was both surprise at how quickly the information was transmitted and secret admiration for Aunt Fang's well-informed voice.

"I went to the palace to pay homage to the Queen Mother today, and I accidentally heard someone mention it. After some inquiries, I found out that it was related to the Prajna Glazed Lamp, and I had some ideas in my mind."

The emperor's gaze quietly turned to Eunuch Yu, and Eunuch Yu suddenly felt mixed emotions and groaned inwardly.

He had never mentioned this matter to anyone, but now that it was brought up, he was unable to explain the connection between the two.

But in this situation, he still needs to suppress the waves in his heart and not say anything rashly.

After much thought, the number of people who are willing to put their minds to such matters is actually limited, and the number of people who have a grudge against Doctor Sheng is even smaller.

Thinking of this, Eunuch Yu felt the weight of his heart becoming heavier.

Aunt Fang's gaze slowly shifted towards Sheng Junwei. Her expression was deep and difficult to read: "This must be Doctor Sheng, the one bestowed the title by His Majesty himself. He is indeed an outstanding man."

Although her words were full of praise, they revealed a sense of distance that was difficult to approach, as if she was deliberately keeping aloof.

The emperor stepped forward to ease the atmosphere and said, "You may not know, my lady, that although Doctor Sheng is a woman, she is extremely talented, especially in the art of face reading, and there is no one like her in the world. The clue to the Prajna Glazed Lamp was deduced by her with her superb skills."

"Deduction?"

Aunt Fang snorted and said unhappily, "Your Majesty, please be careful. Over the years, there have been many people who have used the name of the Prajna Glazed Lamp to defraud others. In the past, it was because Your Majesty was too kind that those villains were able to get away with it."

"If Doctor Sheng is also such a liar, Your Majesty must not be soft-hearted, otherwise it will only attract more daring liars."

Her words were sharp, almost implying that Sheng Junwei could not be trusted, she was just short of telling it directly.

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