Xue Youli smiled slightly, "Thank you, Concubine Li, for your kindness. I am honored."

In fact, when newcomers entered the palace this time, many people tried to curry favor with Concubine Li, but they were all rejected by her.

Now Concubine Li took the initiative to invite Xue Youli.

Everyone was speculating that Concubine Li wanted to take this opportunity to punish Xue Youli.

However, Xue Youli knew very well that this was not the case.

She had looked it up in the gossip book and found out that Concubine Li was favored because she was Murong Che's person.

Murong Che placed her in the harem to use her to cover up his secret of misogyny.

Concubine Li did not know about Murong Che's physical condition. She thought Murong Che was weak and sickly, which led to limited male sexual function, so she needed her help to cover it up.

Seeing that Murong Che favored Xue Youli, which was exactly the same as when she entered the palace, she thought that Xue Youli was also a chess piece used by the emperor to deceive others, just like her.

Xue Youli felt that being misunderstood by Concubine Li was quite good.

Not only did she keep Murong Che's secret, but she also gained an ally on her side.

In the future, Concubine Li will definitely treat her as her own.

If she gets into trouble one day, maybe Concubine Li can help her.

As for Murong Che's secret, the fewer people who know it, the better.

As expected, Concubine Li was delighted to hear her reply. "Sister Xue, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can always come to me. In the past, there were only me, Concubine Rong, Concubine Ning, and Concubine Chun in the palace. It was really quiet and deserted."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I will come here often when I have time."

How many people in the harem stretched their necks to stare at Yongchun Palace, wanting to see how Concubine Li would teach the newcomer a lesson.

However, what shocked everyone was that Concubine Li and Xue Youli had a very pleasant conversation, and at the end Concubine Li even gave Xue Youli two large bags of fine tea.

When Concubine Ning heard the news, she was so angry that she broke a plum blossom in her hand on the spot.

There were only four people in the harem before, and she was afraid of exposing herself, so she didn't dare to act rashly.

Now that there are so many new people in the harem, she wishes these women would turn the harem upside down.

Concubine Li used to be so powerful and aggressive in front of them, so why is she so timid now when facing a mere sixth-rank beauty?

She thought that Concubine Li asked Xue Youli to go to Yongchun Palace to set rules, but it turned out that she overestimated Concubine Li.

It turns out that Concubine Li is also a coward!

Well, let her organize a group and provide an opportunity for sisters who have ideas.

"Lingxiu, the peach blossoms in the Imperial Garden are in full bloom. Please inform everyone that the Japanese palace is hosting a flower viewing banquet in the Imperial Garden and invite the sisters in the harem to join us."

"Yes."

A few days ago, the little princess Murong Xi was unwell, so Concubine Rong asked Concubine Ning to take charge of the affairs of the six palaces on her behalf.

It was perfectly legitimate for Concubine Ning to host this flower-viewing banquet, as it could be used as an opportunity for the new concubines to get acquainted with each other.

In Minghua Palace, Xue Qingyao received the news and suddenly had an idea. She called her personal maid, "Lianxin, go and ask if Concubine Rong will bring the little princess to tomorrow's flower viewing banquet?"

"Yes."

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The next day, when Xue Youli brought Banxia to the imperial garden, most of the concubines had already arrived.

They gathered in groups of three or four, some chatting and laughing, while others drinking tea and playing chess.

Xue Youli walked over and bowed to the concubine who was of higher rank than herself, greeting her.

"Sister Xue, please get up. We are all sisters. There is no need to be so formal."

Rong Qingyue smiled kindly when she saw Xue Youli. "I heard from Xier that you saved her in the Imperial Garden before. I haven't had the chance to thank you yet."

Although her daughter Murong Xi had only met Xue Youli once, she had mentioned Xue Youli several times in front of her, which showed that the little girl really liked Xue Youli.

Xue Youli quickly said, "Your Highness, Concubine Rong is so polite. It's just a small favor."

"Xi'er is a girl I've spoiled. She always likes to run around. She said that if you hadn't been there that day, she would have fallen off the rockery. I was terrified to hear that."

Xue Youli replied, "Even if I didn't take action, the Emperor was there that day and would definitely be able to protect the little princess."

"Don't tell me Xi'er likes you. I feel like I'm very compatible with you."

Rong Qingyue pulled Xue Youli aside and started talking to her about her daughter. Her voice was soft and gentle. "Xi'er was just saying that she wanted to fly a kite with you when you came."

Xue Youli was surprised, "The little princess is here today too?"

"Well, Caixia took her to the swings."

Rong Qingyue nodded slightly, paused, and then said, "I'll send someone to call her over. She'll definitely be happy to see you."

After her daughter came back from the Imperial Garden that day, she often mentioned "beautiful sister". Rong Qingyue then sent people to inquire about her and found out that the "beautiful woman" the little girl was talking about was Xue Youli.

When Xue Youli went to pay her respects with the other concubines, Rong Qingyue met Xue Youli and her first impression was that she was beautiful.

During their conversation, Rong Qingyue developed an even better impression of Xue Youli.

At this moment, Xue Qingyao was sitting at the table next to them.

While she was chatting and laughing with other concubines, she kept her ears perked up to eavesdrop on the conversation between Xue Youli and Concubine Rong.

When Congrong Qingyue confirmed that Murong Xi had also come to the Imperial Garden today, her eyes flashed, and the hand hidden in her sleeve quietly grasped the thing hidden in her palm.

That day, she witnessed Xue Youli rescuing the little princess in the imperial garden, and also saw with her own eyes how Xue Youli seduced Murong Che.

If Xue Youli had not entered the palace, the credit for saving the little princess would have been hers, and she would have been the only one attracted to Murong Che.

Xue Youli had taken away the grace that should have belonged to her. Today at the flower viewing banquet, she was going to make Rong Qingyue and Xue Youli become enemies!

Just as she was thinking about it, Xue Qingyao looked up and saw a small figure running towards Rong Qingyue.

When Murong Xi passed by Xue Qingyao, Xue Qingyao flicked her sleeves imperceptibly and warned him deliberately, "The corner of the table is sharp, Princess, go slowly."

Murong Xi ignored her and ran to Xue Youli, calling her sweetly, "Beautiful sister!"

Xue Youli likes Murong Xi very much. Although she is not Murong Che's biological daughter, the little girl is well-behaved and polite, especially her smiling eyes, which makes people feel better.

"You are so unruly girl."

Murong Xi reached out and tugged at her clothes, and said softly, "Mother, I know I was wrong. Please don't be angry with me."

"Look at you, you're sweating all over."

Rong Qingyue's heart softened, and she took out a handkerchief to wipe her daughter's sweat.

But when he looked up, he found Murong Xi grabbing his collar with her little hands and falling straight down.

Rong Fei's expression changed immediately, "Xi'er!"

On the ground, Murong Xi's face turned purple, his breathing was rapid, and his whole body was shaking.

Rong Qingyue listened to the wheezing sound coming from her daughter's throat, her pupils tightened, and she shouted, "Caixia! Quick! Call the imperial physician!"

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