The emperor just doesn't treat everyone equally, and it's none of my business!

In the sixth year of Yuan Jing, on August 15th in autumn, it was Mid-Autumn Festival.

At this moment, a grand Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is being held in Ning'an Hall. At the banquet, there are toasts, singing and dancing, laughter and joy, and the emperor and his subjects are enjoying themselves together.

The queen, who was sitting on the high throne, leaned over and whispered something in the emperor's ear. The emperor smiled and nodded.

Compared with the previous bustle, the Ningyu Pavilion in the remote harem seemed quiet and deserted.

"Xingyue, are the flower cakes ready?" Gu Shijin, wearing a light green silk gauze skirt, was sitting drowsily on a recliner in the yard.

"My lady, it's done, it's done." Xingyue brought a plate of flower cakes and placed it on the stone table in the yard.

Gu Shijin immediately came to her senses when she smelled the alluring aroma. She sat up, picked up the flower cake on the table and took a bite. It was crispy, fragrant and soft, and melted in the mouth. The cake was baked golden and crispy, and the aroma of rose petals and butter mixed together made it particularly delicious.

"Xingyue's craftsmanship is getting better and better." Gu Shijin praised with satisfaction.

"Go and ask Xiao Linzi to come over to eat with us. Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, so no one will come."

"Yes, my lord."

Gu Shijin took another bite of the cake and looked up at the bright full moon hanging in the distant sky. The moon was in the sky and the stars were twinkling.

Mid-Autumn Festival! It’s been three years in the blink of an eye.

This Gu Shijin is not that Gu Shijin.

Gu Shijin is an orphan in the 21st century. After struggling for most of her life, she finally had a better life. However, an unexpected car accident caused her to travel through time and space to the Great Xia Dynasty and become the body of a girl also named Gu Shijin.

The Great Xia Dynasty was a dynasty that had never appeared in the history of China.

Speaking of which, the original body was also unlucky. She finally passed the selection and was named a talented person by the emperor. However, she fell down as soon as she stepped half a foot into Ningyu Pavilion and died. This benefited Gu Shijin who came through time and space.

At first, Gu Shijin was worried and nervous, but later she found that no one cared about a nobody like her, so she felt relieved and lived a good life in this remote little courtyard.

She had toiled in her previous life, and in this life she just wanted to enjoy herself. She had never offended anyone, nor had she gotten in anyone's way. In addition, she managed things well, so she had a good life in Ningyu Pavilion, and she was very satisfied.

Xingyue and Xiaolinzi are the palace maid and eunuch beside her. Both of them are loyal to Gu Shijin and have been helping her wholeheartedly over the years.

"My lady, have you really never thought about competing for favor?" Xingyue asked in a low voice beside her.

As soon as the young lady entered the palace, she followed her. At first, during the selection period, she was still thinking about vying for favor, but after she fell, she became more and more indifferent.

Gu Shijin glanced at her and shook his head: "This harem is a place where people are eaten without leaving any bones. Although the three of us are not living a life of wealth and honor now, it is better than losing our lives one day."

When Xingyue and Xiaolinzi heard this, they nodded in unison. They were considered old hands in the palace and knew the harem very well.

"Purchase these away after you finish eating. It would be bad if someone saw them." Gu Shijin pointed to the pancakes on the table and the small stove in the yard.

As a seventh-rank talent, she did not have a small kitchen, so she asked the eunuch to buy her a small stove. Whenever she wanted to eat something, she would give some money to the eunuch in the imperial kitchen, and the ingredients would be sent to her, and she would cook on the small stove herself.

"I understand, young master." Xiao Linzi nodded.

……

"Your Majesty, I have made a sobering soup for you, please have some." Queen Shangguan Yan spoke softly as she handed the sobering soup to the emperor.

The emperor took the bowl, drank it in one gulp, and then handed the bowl back to the queen: "Thank you for your trouble, Queen."

The queen handed the bowl to the palace maids beside her and waved her hand, signaling them to leave.

"Your Majesty, you are too polite. It is my duty to serve you." A faint smile appeared on the Queen's face.

"By the way, Your Majesty, today Concubine Sheng sent someone to deliver the Buddhist scriptures she copied." The Queen took the Buddhist scriptures that had been placed on the desk in advance.

The emperor frowned slightly and said, "The Queen will take care of the affairs of the harem."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The Queen bowed slightly, and the smile on her face became even brighter.

The emperor's words showed his trust in her.

Half a month ago, Concubine Sheng was punished by the Emperor to copy Buddhist scriptures, which was a disguised form of house arrest, but there was no time limit. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so she sent the Buddhist scriptures she copied to the Empress as a deliberate reminder.

"I will change your clothes for you."

"Yes." The emperor nodded.

……

"Your Majesty, why did you help Concubine Sheng last night?" Yunzhi stood in front of the dressing table, combing the queen's hair.

"The Emperor has not punished Concubine Sheng severely. It is only a matter of time before she is released. Why don't I do her a favor?" The Queen answered casually, stroking the pearl necklace around her neck.

"Besides, Concubine Sheng suffered such a big loss this time. How can we enjoy the show if she doesn't come out?"

"Empress Shengming."

……

"The young lady's handwriting is getting better and better." Xingyue looked at the words written by Gu Shijin and praised sincerely.

There was a lack of entertainment in ancient times, and Gu Shijin was often bored, so he fell in love with writing.

After practicing till now, he already has some style. Gu Shijin himself is quite satisfied.

She has always liked reading and writing. She was too busy in her previous life to have time, but in this life, because she had free time in Ningyu Pavilion, she read quite a few books, which made up for the regrets of her previous life.

"My lady, Eunuch Zheng, the head of the Jingshifang, is here." Xiao Linzi ran in hurriedly to report.

Gu Shijin was stunned. Why would this person, who had nothing to do with him, come to Ningyu Pavilion?

She didn't think for too long and walked out quickly.

Zheng Dahai, who was wearing a blue eunuch's uniform, saw her, smiled widely, and bowed to her.

"Eunuch Zheng." Gu Shijin squatted slightly as a return gesture.

Although she is the emperor's concubine, she is only a seventh-rank talent and has not yet received the emperor's favor. She can only be regarded as a half-master and half-slave in the palace. The chief steward of the Jingshifang certainly cannot afford to offend her.

Seeing this, Zheng Dahai smiled more sincerely: "My lady, I am very happy. The emperor has turned over your card today, and I came to inform you."

In fact, there was no need for Zheng Dahai to go there in person, he could just call a eunuch over, but Zheng Dahai was always cautious. Whenever he slept with a concubine for the first time, no matter how high or low her rank was, he would go in person to leave a good impression. Who knows if the other party would continue to favor him in the future?

Gu Shijin was stunned again, and it was only when Xingyue pulled her sleeve that she reacted.

"Thank you, Eunuch Zheng." Gu Shijin took the purse prepared by Xingyue and handed it to Zheng Dahai personally.

"My lady, you are too polite. A maid will come to teach you soon. I will take my leave now."

"Eunuch Zheng, take care."

After the people left, Xingyue and Xiaolinzi were filled with joy. They knelt on the ground and bowed to Gu Shijin: "Congratulations, young lady. Congratulations, young lady."

Gu Shijin waved his hand and asked them to get up.

Gu Shijin sat on the recliner, still a little confused. She hadn't even met the emperor yet, and were they going to have sex with him?

But why would the emperor think of a nobody like her?

Is it because of last time?