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

Gu Shijin and Lu Junze reached a tacit understanding regarding the twins. They would not tell anyone and just pretend they knew nothing about it.

However, when making clothes, Gu Shijin made more, both for boys and girls.

When it was almost time for dinner, Su Deyuan came in and said that a minister wanted to see him urgently, so Lu Junze had no choice but to leave first.

"Jin'er, eat by yourself, no need to wait for me." Lu Junze pulled up Gu Shijin who was about to salute and reminded him.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

As soon as Lu Junze left, Xiao Linzi came to tell Gu Shijin what happened in today's audition.

Gu Shijin was eating while listening to Xiao Linzi's talk. It was quite tasty.

As expected of the Concubine Dowager's niece, she was granted the title of concubine as soon as she entered the palace.

However, Lu Junze conferred so many noble titles at once today, which was really not like his style. I don’t know what Lu Junze is planning.

Gu Shijin was not clear about the other things, but there was one thing she was very clear about, and that was that tomorrow morning there would be a reception at Fengyi Palace, and it would definitely be very lively, after all, there would be six more people at once.

Thinking of this, Gu Shijin was looking forward to tomorrow. Who doesn’t like to watch the fun?

The incident in the previous dynasty must have been quite serious, because Lu Junze did not come to Chenhua Palace that night, and Gu Shijin did not wait for him and went to bed on time.

The next day, Gu Shijin put on her makeup and, supported by Xingzhu, went to Fengyi Palace to pay her respects to the Queen.

The Chenhua Palace where she now lives is much closer to the Fengyi Palace, so she doesn't have to get up so early like before. When Gu Shijin arrived at the Fengyi Palace, the six newcomers had already arrived, and when they saw Gu Shijin, they stood up and greeted him.

"Hello, sisters." Gu Shijin greeted with a smile.

Looking at these young and beautiful newcomers, Gu Shijin felt a little melancholy about getting old. At the same time, several newcomers were also quietly looking at Gu Shijin.

Everyone knows that the most favored person in the palace now is Concubine Jin. Even though she is pregnant now, the emperor will still go to accompany her every night.

Facing these people's stares, Gu Shijin remained calm and still smiled.

"Why did Concubine Jin come so early today?" Li Guipin said slowly.

The last time Ningyu Pavilion caught fire, everyone was punished by the emperor except Li Guipin. The emperor seemed to have forgotten about her, which made Li Guipin have some worries in her mind again.

Gu Shijin said indifferently: "Not as early as Sister Li."

Perhaps everyone wanted to know what the newcomers to the palace were like, so today the crowd that came to pay their respects was quite complete, even the virtuous concubine and the imperial concubine came.

Gu Shijin was a little surprised, she didn't know this imperial concubine well because she seldom left the Weiyang Palace, but from her understanding, the virtuous concubine should be a real idler who didn't care about the affairs of the harem at all.

Xing Zhu, who was standing next to him, saw Gu Shijin's confusion and lowered her head and whispered, "My lady, Concubine Lin is the daughter of the Minister of Personnel, and Concubine Xian's father is the Minister of Personnel."

Gu Shijin understood.

Whether Concubine Xian is willing or not, at least on the surface, Noble Lady Lin is Concubine Xian's person.

This is how it is in this palace. Whether you like it or not, as long as there is a relationship of interest, you will be tied together to some extent.

"The Queen has arrived."

"Greetings to the Queen."

"No need to be polite, just sit down." Shangguan Yan had his usual smile on his face.

"Thank you, Queen."

After sitting down, the newcomers performed the ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows to the queen.

Shangguan Yan was sitting at the top and nodded with satisfaction.

"After entering the palace, we are all one family. Sisters, there is no need to be so polite. Please stand up and sit down."

"Thank you, Queen."

Then, the newlyweds bowed to the Imperial Concubine, the Virtuous Concubine, the Rong Concubine, and the Lan Concubine in turn.

Concubine De is still under house arrest and cannot come today.

The first few people were not the kind of people who would make things difficult for others, at least not on the surface. They just smiled and said a few words before letting the people get up.

Only Concubine Lan is still as...tempered as ever.

"This is Concubine Wen, right?" Concubine Lan looked at the person kneeling on the left in the front row.

"Your concubine Liu Wenxin greets Empress Lan. May Empress Lan be blessed." Liu Wenxin was wearing a pink palace dress. Her every move was lively yet dignified, just right.

Concubine Lan smiled, but the smile did not reach her eyes. "She is a beauty. No wonder the emperor likes her so much. She was made a concubine as soon as she entered the palace."

"I am so terrified. Concubine Lan is so beautiful that I am not even one-tenth as beautiful as her." Concubine Wen replied respectfully.

"My sister is really good at talking." After saying that, he ignored her.

After meeting all the concubines, it was the Queen's turn to give a speech. Her tone was gentle and kind: "Since you have entered the palace, you will be a family from now on. You must be of one mind and live in harmony. Of course, the most important thing is that you must serve the Emperor well and give birth to an heir to the royal family as soon as possible."

"Yes, I will follow the Queen's instructions."

Shangguan Yan nodded with satisfaction. "If there is anything you are not used to or lack in the palace, just tell me and I will satisfy your requirements as appropriate."

"Yes, thank you, Queen."

"The Empress is still so considerate." Concubine Zhou began her flattery, but unfortunately the Empress didn't even look at her.

"Sisters, you should learn from Concubine Jin and help the emperor get pregnant as soon as possible." Concubine Lan has been taking medicine every day recently. When she heard the Queen talking about offspring, she became impatient.

These newcomers looked at Gu Shijin with different expressions in their eyes.

Gu Shijin: "Empress Lan has been in the palace for a long time and is most familiar with the palace rules. Sisters should learn more from Empress Lan."

Many people did not expect Gu Shijin to say this. After all, Gu Shijin had always been cautious in the palace and was very tactful with his words. Now that he was a father, he even spoke with a firm voice.

"You..." Concubine Lan wanted to say something, but was interrupted by the Queen.

"Okay, sisters, get up. There's nothing to do today, so let's go."

"Yes, I respectfully send off Her Majesty the Queen."

After Shangguan Yan left, Concubine Lan looked at Gu Shijin with a bad expression, but didn't say anything. She flicked her handkerchief and left with her maid.

Gu Shijin was speechless. He had never offended Concubine Lan.

However, women in the harem are thorns in the eyes of others as long as they exist, not to mention that Gu Shijin is favored and pregnant.

Gu Shijin walked out of Fengyi Palace with the help of Xingzhu. The weather had been hot recently, so she didn't plan to spend much time outside.

But others don’t think so.

"Sister Jin."

Hearing the voice, Gu Shijin stopped and turned around. It was Concubine Yang.

This was the first time Gu Shijin met her after she was promoted to a noble lady by the emperor.

Concubine Yang came over and bowed, "Sister Jin."

Gu Shijin smiled and said, "It's Sister Yang, what can I do for you?"

When Gu Shijin lived in Ningyu Pavilion, Yang Guiren lived next door to her. Gu Shijin had talked to her several times, but they did not have a deep relationship.

"I'm here to thank you, sister." Concubine Yang bowed solemnly again.

This time, Gu Shijin turned aside and did not accept her greeting.

"What do you mean, sister?"

"Sister, it's all thanks to you that I was able to be promoted to a noble."