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

There was a ceremony for conferring the title of the second-rank concubine. Lu Junze asked the Imperial Astronomical Observatory to choose a good day, and the Imperial Astronomical Observatory chose the tenth day of April.

Now it was only a few days away from the tenth day of April. The Imperial Household Department, the Imperial Kitchen, the Flower Room and other places in the palace were all busy with preparations, leaving only Gu Shijin, who was the most idle.

In fact, he was not too idle, as Gu Shijin was busy moving.

A concubine of the second rank is the head of a palace. Gu Shijin actually doesn’t care where she lives. Living in her current place is not bad, but because there are two children and the number of people has increased, the side hall of Chenhua Palace is a bit crowded. After thinking about it, Gu Shijin decided to move.

Although the scenery of the side hall is very good, it must be said that the scenery of the main hall is indeed better.

"The places where the two little princes live must be checked carefully." Gu Shijin reminded again and again.

Accidents can happen where she lives, but not where the little prince lives. The child is still young and his body has not fully developed. Any small problem may very likely develop into a big problem.

Although I checked it once when I first moved into Chenhua Palace, who knows if there will be any unexpected events after such a long time.

The most common thing in this palace is accidents.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I'll ask Imperial Doctor Song to come back and take a look later." Xing Zhu said.

Xingzhu understood Gu Shijin's worries. These people had endless tricks up their sleeves, and if they were not careful at all times, they might lose their lives.

Moreover, the young lady is now a thorn in everyone's side in the harem, and everyone wants to pull her down.

"Yeah." Gu Shijin nodded, "I'll go with you to take a look later."

Only when I see Gu Shijin myself can I feel at ease.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Ming is here." Xiao Zhuzi came in to report.

"Huh?" Gu Shijin was a little surprised. Mingpin, she had no connection with this person, and Mingpin was very well-behaved after entering the palace and didn't participate much in palace affairs. Maybe it was because of this that Lu Junze promoted him during the last grand ceremony.

But there is no more intersection, and it would not be appropriate to let people go out now that they are here.

"Please come in."

"Yes, ma'am."

Gu Shijin and Mingpin did not have much interaction, and this was the first time Gu Shijin saw Mingpin clearly.

Concubine Ming was wearing a plain palace dress, and her whole appearance was very elegant, which made her look out of place in this palace.

At first glance, Gu Shijin was a little confused about this person.

"I pay my respects to the Empress Jin, may the Empress be blessed with good health and good health."

Mingpin's gestures of saluting are very...elegant, and just make people feel comfortable.

But Gu Shijin's brows secretly frowned, and she smiled and said, "Princess Ming, please get up quickly. There is no need for so many false formalities in this palace."

"Thank you, empress."

Following behind Concubine Ming was her maid, holding a tray with a piece of jade on it.

It should be jade, but it was a little far away and Gu Shijin couldn't see it clearly.

After Mingpin sat down, she said, "I am here today to congratulate you on your promotion."

Mingpin's maid stepped forward and said, "I found this piece of jade by chance when I was at home. This jade is very special, it feels cool to the touch, and it has not been polished yet. I give it to you, Your Majesty, and I hope you will like it."

Now Gu Shijin was really confused. She had nothing to do with Mingpin, so why would he give her such an expensive gift?

Mingpin's family background is not particularly high, so it should not be easy for her to get such a piece of jade. How could it be given to her so easily?

Gu Shijin declined politely, "A gentleman does not take away what others love. The gift from my sister is too expensive. I feel ashamed to accept it."

"Your Majesty, don't you like it?" Mingpin asked.

Gu Shijin: “…”

She couldn't understand Mingpin. She came here today to give her a gift and probably didn't want to offend her, but her attitude now didn't seem like she was trying to please her.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to feel guilty. This piece of jade is of no use to me. Good things naturally require good people to be worthy of their goodness." Mingpin said something ambiguous.

Now that things have come to this, it would be bad for Gu Shijin to refuse. She said, "Then I will accept it. Thank you, Mingpin."

Seeing this, Mingpin finally smiled, and it was a very sincere smile.

Gu Shijin's eyes were dazzled by Mingpin's smile. She hadn't seen such a pure smile for a long time. At this moment, she believed that Mingpin really had no ill intentions.

The two chatted for a few more words and then Mingpin said goodbye.

After Mingpin left, Gu Shijin looked at Xingyue and asked, "Did I know her before?"

Xingyue has been with me for a long time, so if I had seen Xingyue in the palace, I might have some impression of her.

"Ah." Xingyue was stunned. After thinking carefully, she shook her head and said, "My lady, I have never seen this person before."

Gu Shijin nodded. She also felt that she had never seen it before. Then what was the purpose of Mingpin's behavior today?

Gu Shijin took the jade and touched it. It was indeed cool to the touch. This was a good thing. It could help cool you down in the summer.

"Empress, what should we do about this?" Xing Zhu asked.

"Well, take it to Dr. Song for a checkup. If there is no problem, I will make two jade pendants for you." Gu Shijin said, "The jade pendants will be given to you when the time comes."

Judging from Mingpin's expression, there is no way she would take this thing back. In that case, such a good thing should not be left to gather dust in the warehouse.

Good things should be used, so as not to let Mingpin down.

In fact, Gu Shijin felt that there was most likely nothing wrong with the jade, but it is better to be safe than sorry.

"I understand, my dear."

Gu Shijin thought for a moment, waved at Xiao Linzi, and said, "Go check on Mingpin. If it's convenient, it would be best to check what happened before she entered the palace."

Gu Shijin felt Mingpin's gratitude for what she did today. Since Gu Shijin had never helped this person in the palace, it could only be outside the palace.

Those were things that the original body did outside the palace, so it was normal that Gu Shijin couldn't remember them for the moment.

"Yes, ma'am."

Maybe she could ask her brother sometime, maybe he knew something.

"Xingzhu, go prepare some return gifts for Mingpin." Gu Shijin said.

Although Mingpin sent this gift to congratulate her on her promotion, it was too valuable and Gu Shijin would feel bad if she didn't give something in return.

"Yes, ma'am."

After that, Gu Shijin went into the study and told them not to disturb him.

When Gu Shijin saw the jade, his first thought was to make two jade pendants, one for himself and one for Lu Junze.

Relationships are something that need to be maintained. Lu Junze is really good to her now. He is very careful in every aspect, fearing that she will be wronged. However, she cannot let her make unilateral efforts. She will get tired sooner or later if she doesn't get anything in return.

Even though Gu Shijin has not fallen in love with Lu Junze yet, if he wants to survive in the palace, appropriate sacrifices are necessary.

And it was just a matter of drawing a pattern, which was a very simple thing for Gu Shijin.

Gu Shijin had no research on accessory design, so the jade pendant he drew was very simple in style, but with just a little bit of subtlety.

Gu Shijin was absorbed in painting when Xingzhu came in hurriedly and said, "Madam, the Third Prince is ill and has been vomiting non-stop."