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

Ming Jieyushi was different from Chen Changzai who committed suicide before. Ming Jieyushi was the daughter of General Ming, who had made great contributions in suppressing bandits. Even if Ming Jieyushi committed suicide, Lu Junze could not disappoint his old minister for the time being.

What Lu Junze told the public was that Concubine Ming died suddenly of illness.

Yufu Palace.

Rong Fei was quite surprised when she heard the news. She didn't expect that the person who did these things was Ming Jieyu.

But it was also a good thing, helping her cover up the problem with the spices in Biyunyuan.

Now that she has withdrawn the spices, no one will ever know that Concubine Liu’s fetal problems were related to her.

"Deal with the things cleanly and don't leave any evidence behind." Rong Fei said to Ming Xia.

"Yes, ma'am."

After a few days of careful care, Gu Shijin finally recovered. After this incident, Gu Shijin also knew that she had to be more vigilant in the palace and check if she found anything wrong.

Just like the hot and sour noodles this time, she clearly tasted it was more sour than before, but she didn't think much about it. The imperial chef had made hot and sour noodles for Gu Shijin many times, so such a mistake would not happen.

There is one thing worth mentioning. Lu Junze left behind the sedan chair that took Gu Shijin back to Ningyu Pavilion last time, as well as the two people who carried it.

Generally speaking, it takes four people to carry a sedan chair, but Gu Shijin's sedan chair was not in accordance with the rules, so only two people were assigned to her. Fortunately, she was light and it was not too strenuous for two people to carry her.

The sedan chair was placed in Ningyu Pavilion, and Gu Shijin would not sit in it when she went out. She was already eye-catching enough and did not need to attract more attention.

Lu Junze's harem is relatively balanced, with no one or two people dominating. The Empress, the Imperial Concubine, the Virtuous Concubine, the Rong Concubine, and the Lan Concubine all have the support of their families. Although it seems glorious, the pressure is actually not small.

The family has supported you, so you have to repay the family. This is the sorrow of feudal women, especially in the royal family, who are bound to their families all their lives and have no freedom.

Because of the poisoning, Gu Shijin spent most of this year lying in bed, which made him feel sorry.

"Ugh……"

"My lady, why are you sighing again?" Xingyue said with a smile.

Gu Shijin propped up his chin and said, "So boring."

Maybe because he read too many books during those few days lying in bed, Gu Shijin doesn't want to read anymore.

I don't even want to write.

"Then, young lady, do you want to go out for a walk?" Xingyue said, "The plum blossoms in the Imperial Garden are in bloom. I heard they are very beautiful."

Gu Shijin: "Well, it's not appropriate to stay in the house all day."

Gu Shijin put on a thick cloak and walked towards the imperial garden with Xingyue and Xiao Linzi.

There are many varieties of plum blossoms in the Imperial Garden, and each tree blooms luxuriantly, with luxuriant branches and leaves, and unmelted white snow between the branches, which is extremely beautiful.

The fragrance of plum blossoms floats in the air with the breeze, refreshing the heart.

"My lady, it smells so good." Xingyue said.

"Yes, every winter, the plum blossoms in the Imperial Garden are a unique sight."

Apparently, Gu Shijin was not the only one who came here to appreciate the plum blossoms today. After walking a few steps, Gu Shijin met Concubine Ning.

"Sister Jinpin." Concubine Ning said with the palace maid.

"Sister Ning." Gu Shijin said with a smile.

Since Meng Zhuxuan left, Gu Shijin and Ning Guiren have not met again.

"Thank you, Sister Ning, for what happened that day."

Although what Lady Ning said that day seemed useless, it actually helped.

Lady Ning smiled slightly and said, "Sister was just telling the truth that day."

She didn't add a single word.

Gu Shijin glanced at Concubine Ning and heard the hidden meaning in her words.

That day, Concubine Ning did not see Manxiang put the bracelet into Concubine Rou's things.

The two chatted for a while in the Imperial Garden, and when they parted, Gu Shijin invited Concubine Ning to sit in Ningyu Pavilion.

"I still have some things to do in the palace. I will visit you next time." Concubine Ning declined politely.

"Alright."

"My lady, is Concubine Ning trying to show her goodwill?" Xiao Linzi asked on the way back.

"Lady Ning... is a smart person." Gu Shijin said slowly.

When she returned to Ningyu Pavilion, Gu Shijin saw Su Deyuan standing at the door from afar. She took a few quick steps, and Su Deyuan saw her and hurried over to her.

"Your servant pays respects to Lady Jinpin."

"Eunuch Su."

"My lord, the emperor is here."

When Gu Shijin walked into the room, the first thing he noticed was not Lu Junze, but the plum blossoms in the vase on the table.

"Concubine, please pay your respects to the Emperor."

"Come, look at the plum blossoms I picked for you. Are they beautiful?" Lu Junze said, holding her hand.

Gu Shijin smiled, eyes full of joy: "It looks good."

What Lu Junze brought over were red plum blossoms, each of which was bright red.

"Your Majesty has been waiting for a long time, and you didn't send anyone to call me." Gu Shijin said while snuggling in Lu Junze's arms.

Lu Junze put his arm around her and said, "It's rare for you to go out for a walk, so I won't ask them to pass on the message."

"Your Majesty, I just went to the Imperial Garden to see the plum blossoms."

"But the plum blossoms in the imperial garden are not as beautiful as the ones the emperor sent." Gu Shijin said.

"Jin'er is making me happy again." Lu Junze pinched Gu Shijin's nose and smiled.

"I am telling the truth," Gu Shijin raised her head slightly and looked at Lu Junze, her clear and transparent pupils reflecting Lu Junze's figure: "What is important is not the plum blossoms, but the emperor's intentions."

"A plum tree contains wind and dew, and a wisp of plum fragrance conveys lovesickness."

"This is the most beautiful plum blossom I have ever seen."

A subtle emotion came over him quietly, and Lu Junze felt that something deep in his heart was slowly changing. For a moment he was speechless and could only let the emotion surge in his heart.

Lu Junze held Gu Shijin's hand tightly and said, "Jin'er, you always make me happy."

After Lu Junze left, Gu Shijin stared at the red plum on the table in a daze. After acting for so long, she didn't know whether she was acting or expressing her inner feelings through acting.

It would be hard for anyone not to be moved when faced with a gentleman like Lu Junze who is as gentle as jade, modest, rich, powerful, handsome, and so kind to himself.

Fortunately, Gu Shijin was sober. She knew that Lu Junze was the emperor, the one who held the power of life and death over her, not her husband.

Gu Shijin can express her feelings and love to Lu Junze without any burden, but she can never sink.

She is Gu Shijin, just Gu Shijin, not Lu Junze’s Gu Shijin.

Coming to this feudal world was something she had no choice but to do her best. She alone could not change the rules of this world. All she had to do was to be herself.

Gu Shijin had never thought about changing the world by her own strength like the heroines in those novels. She didn't have such great ability or such a great dream. She just wanted to live a good life.

It took so much time and the deaths of so many ancestors for China to move from a feudal society to a socialist society. Gu Shijin did not think that he could achieve such an achievement alone.