The queen is sober in the world, and she is winning every step of the palace fight.

"Ms. Gu, thank you for visiting me."

Fei Wan and Concubine Hui looked at each other, went to the outer room first, and stood at the door to greet Gu Shuer.

The maid opened the curtain, and Gu Shu'er rushed in along with the cold winter wind.

She looked at Fei Wan with surprise and joy: "You said 'I' instead of 'this palace'. It makes me feel relieved. I've been staying in the palace for a few days and I've always heard people say that the Imperial Concubine is kind and gentle. Now that I see you, it really is as the rumors say."

She put her hands behind her back and walked around Fei Wan twice, as if she was appreciating an object.

Nodding, he said, "If you are not really a kind person, then you are just too good at pretending and can deceive most people."

"presumptuous!"

Xiangyi frowned and scolded her.

Gu Shu'er raised an eyebrow and looked at Xiang Yi. "You are the trusted maidservant of the Imperial Concubine, right? Is your name Xiang Yi or Xiao Hui? What qualifications do you have to teach me a lesson? Because you are a palace lady or because you are the Imperial Concubine's maid? His Majesty said that no one is allowed to embarrass me. His Majesty has recognized me as his sister. Do you think that if you are rude to me, will I complain and let His Majesty punish you?"

Xiang Yi glared, "Even if Your Majesty sentences me to death, you must not be rude to the Imperial Concubine at this moment. This is a palace where rules are respected. This is not a place where anyone can offend the Imperial Concubine!"

Gu Shu'er tutted her tongue, "Look at you, calling me slave all the time. Are you so willing to be a slave and be ordered around like a dog? No one is born a slave. You were raised by your parents as well. You have one less eye or one less hand than your Imperial Concubine, so how come she is the master and you are the servant? Is that fair? She enjoys your service every day, and you are grateful and willing to work for her with a little reward. You even use your status as the Imperial Concubine's maid to bully others. How interesting is that?"

"you……"

"What do you mean by 'you'? What do I mean by 'me'? Is this palace a place where rules are followed? If they were, how could I possibly wander around the harem? This is the emperor's home, where women are kept in captivity. His preferences are the biggest rules. You use your power to pressure me, and I use my power to pressure you. We're just meaningless female competition! I advise you to put away your maid's money and stay aside. I'm talking to the Imperial Concubine, don't interrupt."

Fei Wan smiled and raised her hand to stop Xiang Yi who was still trying to argue.

No matter how powerful Xiangyi is, she can't win the argument with this guy at this moment.

He has the emperor's favor to rely on.

Moreover, although some of what she said was incomprehensible, it might not be unreasonable.

"I didn't expect Miss Gu to be such an interesting person. I only met you briefly before the Emperor, but I'm sorry I didn't see that you are so talented and have your own ideas. Please take a seat, Miss Gu."

Fei Wan personally led the way and brought Gu Shuer to her seat in the living room.

Concubine Hui walked out from the inner room, glanced at Gu Shuer, ignored her, and just said goodbye to Fei Wan.

"Hey, which concubine are you? I seem to have seen you in Chenqian Palace that day." Gu Shu'er stared at Concubine Hui and looked her up and down.

Concubine Hui said coldly: "Don't talk to me, I look down on you."

Gu Shuer was stunned.

Then his eyes lit up.

"You have a tough look and a tough temper, you're so special! You're different from the other concubines!"

Yes, it’s different.

If you keep annoying me, I'll beat you up.

Concubine Hui looked at the other party coldly, and felt a little itchy.

Fei Wan quickly tried to smooth things over and asked Xiangyi to get some snacks and send Concubine Hui out.

"Sister, go back and get busy. I'll find you if there's anything else."

Concubine Hui was sent away with some persuasion.

I felt relieved only after closing the door.

If Concubine Hui beats Gu Shuer before leaving the palace, it will cause unnecessary trouble and make the emperor unhappy. Wouldn't that be a waste of time?

"Is she Concubine Hui, the last descendant of the Li family, the female general who killed the enemy with a spear during the Tartar siege?!"

When Gu Shuer heard Xiangyi calling Concubine Hui in the yard, she almost wanted to chase after her.

Fei Wan held her back, "That's her. She has a bad temper and is unhappy today. Don't bother her. She's the one who dared to punish the former Queen Mother and even beat up the current Queen. It wouldn't be worth it if you get beaten up."

Gu Shu'er didn't insist anymore and calmed down after being persuaded. "Then I'll go visit her another day when she's in a better mood."

"She's leaving the palace to lead the troops. You probably won't have a chance."

"Then I can go directly to the military camp to find her and see how she trains soldiers, rides horses and practices martial arts. I can even become her apprentice and learn the Li family's spearmanship!"

The girl's eyes sparkled as she spoke.

Like a little puppy that hasn't grown up yet, his eyes are full of innocence and he is curious and impulsive about everything he looks at.

As if he had no idea how dangerous the world is.

In an instant, Fei Wan understood more clearly why the emperor favored her so much.

None of the women in the palace, including Fei Wan herself, had the reckless energy that she possessed.

And according to Fei Wan's brief observation, it seems that this girl is not pretending, but is like that in nature.

This is strange.

She has already sent people to investigate secretly.

Although Gu Shu'er's surname was Gu, she had lost her parents at the age of ten and had lived with her sister and brother-in-law, who were also Empress Yan's cousins. Having been taught female virtues since childhood, she had a quiet temperament. Later, living under someone else's roof, she became increasingly depressed and cowardly. So, after her engagement was broken off, she was so depressed that she committed suicide.

But the Gu Shuer in front of him was completely different from the rumors.

If you say you've experienced life and death, and now you've come to terms with it, and your temperament has changed drastically...

Fei Wan herself had actually died.

Even if the way of life has changed, the essence has not changed. The way of dealing with people will not change from a calm person to a lively person.

So what happened to Gu Shuer?

Suppressing her doubts, Fei Wan dealt with the other party with a smile.

Deliberately testing.

Continuing what he had just said, he shook his head and said, "Then you have no chance. Not to mention, the Li family's spearmanship is not easily passed on to outsiders, unless you join the Li family army. Furthermore, if you stay in the palace as a concubine, how can you leave the palace, let alone go to the military camp?"

"Who said I want to be a concubine?" Gu Shu'er's face changed when she heard that. "Royal Consort, you're really two-faced. You pretend to be friends with me, but secretly you're afraid I'd enter the palace and steal your favor, right? You guys love to compete for favors and rely on men for your whole lives, but don't think I'll be like you. My life is broad, and my future is full of stars and seas. How could I be confined to the dark palace, living a life of petty intrigue and depravity?"

She stood up and left the table with a sullen look on her face.

"Well, I've seen you, the famous maid who rose to the position of Imperial Concubine in less than a year. That's all. Farewell!"

Oh wow.

What an exciting girl.

"Take care, Miss Gu. Welcome to visit often."

Fei Wan smiled and saw her out.

Gu Shuer left with disdain without looking back.

Concubine Shun walked over quickly and stood side by side with Fei Wan, frowning as she looked at the girl's back.

"Your Highness, she came into my room and talked nonsense, and offended you again. I just sent someone to inform the Empress, asking her to send someone to send her away so as not to delay your recuperation. Fortunately, she left on her own, it's really..."

Concubine Shun didn't know how to describe this crazy girl.

"He's a very interesting person, but it's a pity."

Fei Wan sighed softly.

Concubine Shun didn't understand: "Huh?"