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

The ceremony of Gu Shijin's canonization was held grandly, presided over by Lu Junze himself, and the concubines in the harem also attended in their best attire.

"The Emperor's love for Concubine Jin is growing day by day." Concubine Zhou smiled as she looked at the magnificently decorated palace.

Concubine Lan glanced at Concubine Zhou and said, "Sister Jinfei gave birth to two princes, which is the first in the emperor's harem. Such a grand ceremony is worthy of Sister Jinfei."

Concubine Lan has always been strong and domineering in the palace, so everyone present was quite surprised to hear such words coming from her.

"Why are you all looking at me?" Concubine Lan stroked her hair and said, "Concubine Jin is favored by the emperor, but she behaves properly. In this case, instead of letting some villains gain favor, I sincerely congratulate Concubine Jin for being favored and promoted to the imperial palace."

Concubine Lan had never beaten around the bush in the palace, and had offended many people. But what she said today was the truth. Concubine Jin was kind and gentle, and would not embarrass others even in a high position. It seemed that there was really no harm to them.

But soon someone realized that in the past, the emperor treated his harem equally, but since the appearance of Concubine Jin, the emperor went to Chenhua Palace most of the time when he went to the harem.

The dress of a second-rank concubine was heavy and gorgeous. Now that the weather was gradually getting warmer, Gu Shijin felt uncomfortable all over when the enthronement ceremony was only halfway through.

Especially her neck and head. The hair crown on her head was too heavy, and Gu Shijin found it difficult to turn his neck.

"Xingzhu, I feel so uncomfortable." Gu Shijin complained softly in Xingzhu's ear.

Xing Zhu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, it's almost over. Next, you will listen to the Queen's instructions, and then you can change your clothes and attend the palace banquet."

Seeing that it was almost over, Gu Shijin breathed a sigh of relief.

But it was not known whether the Queen did it on purpose. This lecture lasted for nearly half an hour, and Gu Shijin not only felt pain in his neck, but also in his knees.

Lu Junze watched from the side with a dark look in his eyes, but today was Gu Shijin's conferment ceremony, so he didn't say much, mainly because the queen had done nothing wrong.

"Thank you very much, Queen Empress, for your teachings." Gu Shijin kowtowed to express her gratitude, feeling that it was finally over.

"The affairs of the harem are complicated. Concubine Jin can help the Queen deal with them when she is free. I have noticed that the Queen is not in a very good spirit these days." No one expected what Lu Junze said suddenly.

Gu Shijin had only just become a second-rank concubine, but the emperor was already eager to let her manage the affairs of the harem.

Shangguan Yan maintained her dignity as a queen, forced a smile, and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern."

"It's just that Concubine Jin still has to take care of two children, so I'm afraid she won't have extra time to deal with the chores in the harem."

Gu Shijin had already stood up with the help of Xingzhu. When she heard Shangguan Yan's words, she bowed and said, "Thank you for your concern, Queen. However, the two children are taken care of by the wet nurse and the maid. I can't spend much time on them. It is my honor to share your worries."

Shangguan Yan suddenly tightened his grip on the armrest, and after a long while he said, "Jin Fei is thoughtful."

"Okay." Lu Junze looked at Gu Shijin for a while and said, "My beloved, go change your clothes."

"Yes, the concubine is retiring."

In fact, Gu Shijin had no interest in managing the six palaces, and even felt that the job would be too stressful. But seeing how the Queen had tried her best to dissuade her just now, she wanted to agree again.

Besides, although the power to assist in managing the six palaces would bring some troubles, it could also bring many benefits to oneself.

Especially now that she has a child.

As soon as Gu Shijin left, the people who were still sitting there had different thoughts. Most of them didn't quite understand the emperor's thoughts, but a small number of people understood it.

It is true that the Emperor wanted to give Concubine Jin power, but it is also true that he wanted to use Concubine Jin to test the Empress.

Previously, the emperor asked Concubine Lan to assist in managing the six palaces, but Concubine Lan had no children. However, Concubine Jin was different.

Today's palace banquet was grand enough. The guests included not only concubines from the harem, but also the virtuous king and another person whom Gu Shijin had not expected.

The second princess of Yunfeng Kingdom, Mu Yunerruo.

The person who insisted on marrying Lu Junze at the Wanshou Festival last year.

When Gu Shijin first saw the princess, she didn't realize who she was. It was only after Xingzhu whispered a reminder to her that she remembered.

However, the envoys from Yunfeng Kingdom had already returned to their country a long time ago, so why is this princess still in Daxia? It has been more than half a year.

Mu Yunerruo was seen wearing the clothes of Yunfeng Country, sitting below and standing out very much.

And because she was a princess of another country, the palace banquet was held right opposite the imperial concubine. Both of them were the most beautiful women in their own countries, and they were a beautiful landscape in the eyes of everyone.

"Why hasn't Princess Mu Yun left yet?" Gu Shijin asked in a low voice.

Xing Zhu bent down and whispered in Gu Shijin's ear: "Madam, I have asked around and heard that Princess Mu Yun likes the customs and practices of Da Xia, so she wants to stay in Da Xia for a while longer."

Gu Shijin nodded to show that she understood. She basically didn't care about the affairs of the previous dynasty. She had no idea that the Princess of Yunfeng was still in Daxia, not to mention that she came to attend her promotion banquet today. Gu Shijin just felt weird and had a bad premonition in her heart.

However, this was obviously not the most important thing at the moment. At the beginning of the palace banquet, everyone raised their glasses to congratulate Gu Shijin on his promotion.

Although she was only a concubine, even Concubine Lan and Concubine Rong stood up, perhaps because she had two princes.

Gu Shijin remained expressionless as he raised his glass and drank it all.

"Your Majesty, I offer you a toast." Gu Shijin said while holding the wine glass and looking at Lu Junze.

Having been with Lu Junze for such a long time, her feelings towards him are quite complicated. It is definitely not like or love, but she is definitely grateful to him.

Compared to other people in the palace, Gu Shijin had a much smoother life, and a big part of the reason for this was Lu Junze's trust and care, otherwise Gu Shijin's two children would not have been born so smoothly.

Lu Junze smiled slightly, the tenderness in his eyes was very obvious. He raised his glass towards Gu Shijin and then drank it all.

Mu Yunerruo, who was sitting in the front, watched the interaction between Gu Shijin and Lu Junze. She didn't know whether she really didn't understand Daxia culture or did it on purpose. She suddenly said, "Your Majesty and Concubine Jin are such a loving couple. It's enviable."

As soon as these words were spoken, the palace banquet suddenly became quiet.

The four words "deep love between husband and wife" are used to describe the affection between husband and wife. To use them to describe an emperor and his concubine in front of the queen, isn't this a blatant slap in the face of the queen?

Everyone had an expression of watching a show on their faces.

Gu Shijin put down his wine glass, looked at the Second Princess Muyun and said, "I heard that the Second Princess Muyun likes the customs and habits of Daxia. It seems that the Second Princess doesn't go out often, otherwise how could she not know that the Emperor and the Empress have a deep relationship. The common people all say that the Emperor and the Empress have a deep love for each other."

Without waiting for the Second Princess to speak, Gu Shijin continued, "Since the Second Princess likes Da Xia, she should learn more about Da Xia's culture so as not to make a fool of herself at the palace banquet."