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

Soon, Concubine Shun understood.

That night, Gu Shu'er accompanied the emperor in Chenqian Palace again.

The next night, and the night after that, it was all her.

The warm room where Fei Wan used to live is now occupied by Gu Shuer.

She treated the emperor like a sister, and wandered around the three palaces and six courtyards every day, chatting with this one, quarreling with that one, playing shuttlecock with the palace maids, playing rock-paper-scissors with the eunuchs, going to the Imperial Hospital to watch the medical officers' lectures, and even going to the guards' room to study the swords hanging on people's walls.

For a time, her shadow was everywhere in the palace.

Her legend is everywhere.

The glory of Fei Wan, the newly promoted imperial concubine, was completely overshadowed by her.

In a flash, the first month of the year has passed.

Even outside the palace, rumors began to spread that the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion had sent a girl from a relative's family into the palace, who had bewitched the emperor and caused his injuries to take time to heal.

Fei Wan's face went through peeling and scabbing, and after the scabs gradually fell off, her appearance gradually returned to normal.

Nothing unexpected happened during this period.

Everyone in the palace was attracted by Gu Shuer, and the Imperial Noble Concubine, who was recuperating in Concubine Shun's backyard, became an insignificant existence.

This is the benefit that Gu Shuer brought to Fei Wan.

That day, Fei Wan went to the harem of Yan to pay her respects.

The chill of late winter was tinged with the air of spring. Her woolen coat was no longer suitable for her, so Fei Wan donned a marigold-colored quilted jacket and skirt, the sleeves embroidered with a pattern of first-blooming apricot blossoms. The intricate branches of her matching veil obscured her features, drawing the eye away from her face and drawn solely to her delicate, alluring attire.

"When my sister walked in, it was like a spring breeze blowing in. It was so beautiful."

Queen Yan joked with me when they met.

Fei Wan bowed with a smile and sat down below Empress Yan. "Sister, you didn't dress up much today. Are you feeling unwell?"

During these few days, Yan Hou's peaceful life was like this. "That's right, I'm not feeling well physically and mentally."

"How about asking the imperial physician to prescribe some medicine to regulate your condition? The 'Golden Prescriptions for Women' says that before menstruation, women experience stagnation of qi and blood, which leads to emotional distress and irritability. Sister, this is a common occurrence. Your usual imperial physician knows your constitution well. He'll prescribe two doses of medicine and you'll be fine."

Queen Yan sneered.

"Heart disease needs to be treated with heart medicine. If the problem is not solved, it is useless to just call the imperial physician."

As soon as he finished speaking, footsteps were heard in the inner hall. Gu Shu'er quickly opened the curtain and came out. Her eyes were red and tearful, obviously she had just cried.

"I've told you before that I came to the palace to have fun, not to be a concubine, but you just don't believe me. Let outsiders say whatever they want. A person with a clear conscience has nothing to fear. I didn't expect that I would become a thorn in your side! Since that's the case, I'm tired of playing here anyway, so I can leave the palace now, so that people won't look at me like a thorn in their side every day!"

"Shu'er, Shu'er, are you trying to make trouble? How dare you speak to the Queen like that!"

A woman in green clothes rushed out from behind Gu Shuer, wiped her tears hastily, and knelt before Queen Yan.

"Your Majesty, please don't bother with her. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have let her into the palace! I will never be able to atone for my sins to Your Majesty in this lifetime. I..."

Empress Yan asked the woman to stand up, "I don't blame you, sister-in-law. This is the Imperial Concubine. You have met her first."

So this is Gu Shuer’s sister, Queen Yan’s cousin?

Fei Wan accepted the gift and gave the other party a gift as a greeting.

While they were exchanging pleasantries, Gu Shuer had already rushed out.

After a while, he returned with a package in his hand. "I have packed my things. Queen, I will leave the palace with my sister today. Everything is my fault. You and my sister have been friends for many years. There is no need to be embarrassed because of me."

The woman clasped her hands together and chanted, "Thank God, I'm glad you're willing to come with me."

Without even caring about being rude, she immediately took Gu Shuer away.

Queen Yan was also eager to send the big Buddha away and did not keep anyone else.

"Sister-in-law, please go ahead. I have some food and supplies for Shu'er. I'll have someone send it to your home later."

Unexpectedly, the two sisters just walked into the yard.

He was stopped by the palace maids who came before the emperor.

"Miss Gu, His Majesty summons you to see him immediately."

"I'm leaving now. I won't be going anymore. Say goodbye to His Majesty for me."

The palace maid knelt down and said, "Miss Gu, please have some compassion for us servants. If we can't invite you today, we will all be beaten! Even if you want to leave the palace, please at least tell His Majesty in person and don't let us poor servants get punished. Please!"

This can be considered as understanding Gu Shuer's weaknesses.

During these days in the palace, she felt very sympathetic towards the palace servants and helped and rescued people many times.

Gu Shuer frowned, hesitated again and again, and finally nodded.

"Okay, get up, and I won't let you get spanked."

She went to answer the summons and her sister dared not stop her, so she had to take the package and let her go.

Her sister returned to Fengming Palace and waited anxiously, which lasted for most of the day.

Fei Wan had been away from Fengming Palace for a long time when she suddenly heard an imperial decree from the front.

It is said that the daughter of the Gu family is kind and gentle, and has made great contributions in taking care of the sick. She was promoted to the second-rank Zhaoyi, given the title "Ling", and allowed to live in Chengming Palace. She has special knowledge of the six palaces and hopes that the concubines will live in harmony.

After hearing the decree, Concubine Shun quickly came to share it with Fei Wan.

His face was full of astonishment.

"There's been no news for nearly a month. I thought she was just my adopted sister and would just be given the title of Princess or Commandery Princess in the future. How could she suddenly..."

In terms of family background, appearance, and talent, Gu Shuer is not particularly outstanding in any aspect.

But he was directly conferred the title of Second Grade.

What is this!

Fei Wan said: "It's done, sister, please prepare the gift."

Concubine Shun sighed, "It can only be this way. I am just complaining a few words, but I will have to get along with her in the future."

Without further delay, he returned to his own palace to prepare the gift, and soon sent someone to deliver it to Chengming Palace.

Concubine Shun is always good at etiquette.

Fei Wan also prepared a gift, which was quite ordinary and in line with the status of an imperial concubine.

However, along with the gift, a letter was also attached.

That night, at three o'clock in the morning, someone knocked on Fei Wan's gate.

"Your Majesty, Consort Ling is here!" Xiangyi was very surprised when she heard the report from the doorman.

I don’t understand how the Queen knew that Ling Zhaoyi would come and waited until late at night.

"Invite her in."

Fei Wan had already prepared tea, snacks and midnight snacks.

Gu Shuer walked in and immediately drove away all the servants. She looked directly at Fei Wan and asked, "You said you could help me leave the palace, but how can you help me? If you try to trick me, I will complain to His Majesty tomorrow. He will agree to anything I ask. Even though you are the Imperial Concubine, I can still deal with you!"

Fei Wan asked her to sit down and talk.

"His Majesty naturally feels guilty for using force on you. As long as your request isn't excessive, he will certainly agree. However, that doesn't include punishing me."

"You...how do you know..."

Gu Shuer's face and eyes turned red at the same time.

She was forced by the emperor!

But why did the Imperial Noble Consort know this?

Fei Wan poured her a cup of hot tea and told her to warm herself up.

"Shu'er, you are a good girl. You shouldn't be trapped in the palace for your whole life."

Whether it is good or not is another matter, let me first praise her. Fei Wan negotiated terms with her.

"If after six months, you still haven't been smitten by the splendor and wealth of the imperial palace, I will definitely help you leave and let you find your destiny. But before that, you must do me three things."

Gu Shuer stared at Fei Wan.

After a while, he gritted his teeth and asked, "What's the matter?"