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

Since Queen Shangguan Yan was deposed, the concubines in the harem no longer needed to get up early every day to pay their respects to the Queen. Therefore, Gu Shijin also did not need to get up early every day and slept in for several days.

"Xingzhu."

"Empress, are you awake?" Xingzhu heard Gu Shijin's voice and walked in, followed by a group of palace maids, carrying toiletries, clothes, jewelry and other things.

By the time Gu Shijin sat down at the table to have breakfast, half an hour had passed.

"Today's milk porridge is delicious." Gu Shijin took a bite and said. The milk porridge he made before always had a slight fishy smell, which Gu Shijin didn't like very much.

"Your Majesty, this is made by the cook in our palace's small kitchen." Xingzhu explained with a smile, "This cook was sent by the emperor, and this is the first meal she cooked."

The Empress liked the first meal, so it seems my cooking skills are pretty good.

"Well done, reward." Naturally, you should be rewarded if you do a good job. Everything can be unreliable, and only the money in your own hands is the most reliable.

Gu Shijin doesn't need everyone under her to be loyal to her. As long as she lets them know that they can get the greatest benefits from her, the balance in their hearts will naturally tilt towards her.

Moreover, this was the person sent by Lu Junze. I believe Lu Junze has already investigated the person thoroughly.

"Yes, your majesty." Xingzhu replied with a smile.

It is also the blessing of this cook to be liked by the queen. You should know that in the current harem, Chenhua Palace is the best place to go, even the Queen Mother's Palace cannot compare to Chenhua Palace.

It’s not that the Queen Mother’s place is bad, but that she doesn’t care about things. If one wants to climb up, one naturally has to go to Chenhua Palace.

People always have something to pursue in their lives. Aren’t most people after money and power?

"Send one copy to the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince later." Gu Shijin said.

She got up too late today and didn't have breakfast with the two little ones, but milk porridge can be used as a snack.

The two little guys are princes, children of the royal family. They are different from ordinary children. They enjoy the superior living conditions of the royal family, and of course they also have to bear the responsibilities of being a royal family. So Gu Shijin has already been cultivating their independence at such a young age.

One thing Gu Shijin has always done is to let the two little ones learn something without losing the fun of childhood.

"Yes, your majesty." Xingyue replied.

"Forget it, I'll go see the two little guys." Gu Shijin wiped his mouth and stood up.

But she had just taken two steps and hadn't stepped out of the house when Xiao Linzi came in and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Lan is here."

Gu Shijin raised her eyebrows, a little surprised by Concubine Lan's arrival. She and Concubine Lan had no connection at all.

"Take Concubine Lan to the main hall. I'll be there soon." Lu Junze said.

Her relationship with Concubine Lan is really not suitable for her to be brought to the palace for a meeting.

"Yes, your majesty." Xiao Linzi said immediately.

Gu Shijin didn't expect that someone would come to Chenhua Palace to look for her so early, so she dressed very casually. Anyway, it was not suitable to meet Concubine Lan.

"Xingzhu, please change my clothes." Gu Shijin sighed.

No matter why Concubine Lan came to Chenhua Palace to find her, Gu Shijin should respect her. After all, she and Concubine Lan had not had any major conflicts over the years.

"Your Majesty, what do you think of this one?" Xingzhu asked, holding a purple long dress.

"Okay, let's take this one." Gu Shijin nodded. It didn't need to be too fancy anyway.

Gu Shijin didn't know what Concubine Lan was here for for the time being, and judging from Concubine Lan's indifferent attitude in the past one or two years, it was impossible for her to come to demonstrate to Gu Shijin, so she didn't need to intimidate her and could just wear appropriate casual clothes.

When Gu Shijin went over, Concubine Lan was drinking tea and eating cakes, looking very comfortable.

"Sister Lan Fei, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Gu Shijin said with a smile as he entered the room.

Concubine Lan put down the cake in her hand, stood up and said, "Greetings to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine. May Her Majesty live a thousand years and live a thousand years."

"No need to bow, sister." Looking at Concubine Lan's polite bow, Gu Shijin narrowed his eyes. It seemed that Concubine Lan really didn't want to get involved in the palace struggles anymore.

"How come Sister Concubine Lan has time to come to my Chenhua Palace?"

Concubine Lan took a sip of tea and said, "Your Highness, I came here today to discuss the affairs of the six palaces with you."

Before Empress Shangguan Yan was deposed, Concubine Lan was in charge of some of the palace affairs. After the Empress died, Concubine Lan was in charge of almost all of the palace affairs.

Now that Concubine Lan came to her on her own initiative to discuss this matter, she was showing weakness and goodwill, and also indicating that she, Concubine Lan, was not interested in the competition for favor in the harem. She was indeed a smart person.

But the problem now is that Gu Shijin doesn't want to take care of the palace affairs of the six palaces for the time being. The most important thing for her now is to give birth to the baby in her belly safely. Nothing else matters.

Gu Shijin smiled and said, "Sister Lan Fei has been handling the affairs of the Sixth Palace very well, so I can't help much."

Even if she wanted to take over, she had to wait until Lu Junze had an imperial decree, otherwise she didn't know what kind of gossip would spread.

When Concubine Lan heard what Gu Shijin said, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes. Of course, she could get a lot of benefits if the power of the six palaces was in her hands, but now the emperor liked and valued Concubine Chen, she couldn't just pretend to be happy. In fact, she also guessed that Gu Shijin would not take over the power of the six palaces now.

First, the emperor did not issue an edict, and second, Gu Shijin is now eight months pregnant, which is the most important time and cannot be neglected.

"In that case, I would like to thank the Imperial Concubine for her trust." Concubine Lan no longer made hypocritical excuses.

Her actions actually won a little favor from Gu Shijin.

Concubine Lan loves power openly and is not afraid of Gu Shijin knowing about it, which is a good thing.

"I believe that Sister Lan Fei will be able to handle the affairs of the six palaces." Gu Shijin said with a smile.

"Thank you for your trust, sister." Lan Fei said.

Concubine Lan and Gu Shijin were not close enough to have a heart-to-heart chat, so as soon as the matter was discussed, Concubine Lan asked to leave.

"Sister Lan Fei, take care."

Not until Concubine Lan left did Gu Shijin put down the smile on his face. His face was almost stiff from smiling.

"Your Majesty, you..." Xingyue looked hesitant.

Gu Shijin knew what she was thinking and said bluntly, "I don't have time to manage these things now, and Concubine Lan has indeed handled them very well, at least much better than when Shangguan Yan was managing the harem."

The news of Chenhua Palace soon reached Lu Junze's ears. He said nothing, but just glanced at the imperial edict that had just been written, and then threw it to Su Deyuan, saying, "Take it and burn it."

Since Jin'er doesn't want this thing for the time being, it doesn't matter. It will be hers sooner or later anyway.

"Yes, Your Majesty."