Seizing the throne, abolishing the adopted son, the imperial concubine rose to prominence

"Just tell me what you want. When has Ning'er ever been so polite to me?"

The emperor chuckled.

"The Queen has invited Madam Gu to the palace for a banquet in three days. Could I also invite Madam Gu to the palace to meet her?"

"I miss my mother a little bit."

Gu Youning lowered his eyes and whispered.

"Why not? It's just a small matter. You should be promoted to Zhaoyi, so it's only natural for your mother's family to visit you in the palace."

The emperor felt unhappy when he heard that the queen only allowed Gu Wen to enter the palace. Now that Ning'er's biological mother is a legitimate concubine, it is completely acceptable to summon her into the palace.

The Queen was probably planning to suppress Ning'er.

"But since Her Majesty the Queen has made such arrangements, I will go and tell her..."

Gu Youning was a little hesitant.

Women from outside the palace need permission from the Empress to enter the palace.

"Your Majesty, could you please quietly arrange for my mother to enter the palace? She doesn't have to go to the banquet, and can just talk to me for a while in Changchun Palace."

There was a hint of caution in Gu Youning's tone.

"The Queen is virtuous and generous. She won't get angry over such a trivial matter. Your mother went to the banquet, so your mother is naturally more qualified..."

When the emperor spoke of the four words "virtuous, magnanimous and magnanimous", his tone was obviously not as strong as before, but rather contained a hint of sarcasm.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration for me and my mother. However, my mother rarely goes out on weekdays. She would definitely be flustered if she suddenly saw the nobles in the palace. It would be better for her to be at ease in Changchun Palace."

"As for those reputations, I don't care, and mother won't care either."

Gu Youning interrupted the emperor softly.

If my mother appears at the banquet, how can the Queen and the stepmother perform their roles?

"Ning'er is really becoming more sensible now."

The emperor's heart full of tenderness turned into a kiss as gentle as spring breeze and drizzle.

That night, the emperor was extremely gentle, and Gu Youning was naturally very comfortable being served.

In the blink of an eye, the day of the banquet arrived.

Gu Youning was the main character today, and was dragged up by Tan Yin and others to dress up early in the morning.

"This is a Five-Phoenix Pearl Hairpin made for you by Lan Sizhen himself. The beads on it are all top-grade oriental pearls. I heard from Lan Sizhen that Eunuch Cao found it from the emperor's private treasury."

Tan Yin's face was full of joy.

"The sapphire on this bracelet also came from the Emperor's private treasury. I've seen it. Not only does it sparkle in the sunlight, but it also looks like a cloud of mist. When worn on your hand, it adds to your ethereal aura."

He'er also said happily.

Gu Youning looked at her beautiful and graceful face in the mirror, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

In her previous life, as the Regent Queen Mother, she naturally had no shortage of these luxurious and exquisite headwear, but some good things are better to be enjoyed as soon as possible.

"The Emperor has arrived!"

"My concubine pays your respects to the Emperor."

There was still a smile on Gu Youning's lips.

The emperor was stunned when he saw the woman in gorgeous clothes.

The woman had a scarlet dot between her eyebrows, two pearl dimples on her lotus face, lips as red as plum blossoms, and was wearing a Shu brocade palace dress. Her waist was tied with a sash with a plum-shaped white jade pendant.

"emperor?"

Gu Youning looked at the emperor's obsessed eyes and felt very satisfied. She felt that it was worth it for her to sit in front of the bronze mirror for an hour.

"Well."

The emperor responded subconsciously.

"Isn't it strange? The emperor gave me so many gifts that Tan Yin and the others wanted to put them all on me."

Gu Youning complained softly and turned around casually, the lavender beads rustling beside her white jade ears, making her look elegant and charming.

"It looks very good. I really have good taste."

When the emperor heard this, he took a closer look and found that everything Ning'er wore was indeed a gift from him. As a man, he felt a sense of accomplishment and could not help but step forward to hug her and laughed heartily.

"The time for the banquet is almost here. I will go with you."

The emperor simply took his people and walked towards the palace gate.

As expected, Gu Youning still rode in the same carriage with the emperor.

I'm afraid the Queen will grit her teeth again soon.

Gu Youning leaned against the emperor, with the corners of his mouth slightly curved.

"The Emperor has arrived!"

"Gu Zhaoyi is here!"

"The Queen is here!"

The banquet was held in Zhaoyingxuan next to the plum forest.

When the emperor arrived with Gu Youning, all the concubines in the palace were already present. What was even more coincidental was that the queen also arrived at this time.

Therefore, the eunuch's report seemed a bit awkward, as if Gu Youning's status was higher than that of the queen.

In addition, on such occasions, the emperor and empress usually come together, but now it is... So although the concubines in the harem all performed the formalities, they never stopped looking at each other in private.

"I send my regards to the Queen."

After everyone paid their respects, Gu Youning bowed to the queen.

"No gift."

"Today is your lucky day. Even I am just enjoying the good fortune."

No matter what she thought in her heart, the queen remained so graceful and calm in front of the six concubines.

"Not only the Queen is benefiting from this, but we, the palace, are also relying on Concubine Gu for help. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to see the Emperor right now."

Concubine Zheng glanced at the emperor quietly and spoke in a sweet voice with a hint of bitterness.

These days, the emperor would go to Cheng'an Palace almost every day, and Concubine Zheng felt as if she had returned to the days when she and the emperor were in love.

So when she saw the emperor and Gu Youning coming together today, she was not angry at all. Instead, she felt a little happy to see the queen being humiliated.

"The imperial concubine is being naughty again."

The emperor also gave face to Concubine Zheng and smiled kindly.

"Take a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Everyone took their seats according to their seats.

"Today's banquet is firstly to enjoy the plum blossoms and bring some joy to the palace. I wish my mother a speedy recovery and hope that Concubine Shen's unborn baby will be safe and healthy. Secondly, it is to congratulate Concubine Gu on her promotion to the throne. From now on, after me, Sister Zheng and Concubine Gu will have the highest positions. If you have time in the future, please help me with the affairs of the harem."

The queen smiled and glanced at both of them.

"Your Majesty, I truly do not deserve your kindness. I have to take care of the eldest prince and I really do not have the energy to spare."

Gu Youning leaned forward to refuse.

"I also have to take care of Concubine Shen's unborn heir. Of the three of us, the Empress has the most time to manage the affairs of the six palaces. If the Empress becomes pregnant and needs to recuperate in the future, I will definitely be willing to serve you."

Concubine Zheng was originally very disdainful and angry when she heard the Queen talking to her and Gu Youning together, but after hearing what Gu Youning said, she suddenly changed her mind.

Recently, his father has been in trouble in the court, and the Cui family has been making things difficult for him.

"Speaking of Concubine Shen's dragon fetus, why do I see that you look a little unwell today? Are you feeling unwell?"

As the Queen spoke, she cast a worried look at Concubine Shen, who was sitting below Concubine Zheng.

"Reply... Replying to the Queen, I am fine."

Shen Jieyu stood up in panic under the slightly cold gaze of her elder sister.

"I'm glad you're alright. Come sit down. You've made such a fuss today. If you feel unwell later, be sure to tell the palace servants as soon as possible."

The Queen spoke gently.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, when I came here, I saw that the red plum blossoms in the plum forest were in full bloom. There was a light snow last night, and the plum blossoms in the snow were truly beautiful."

Li Cairen said with a smile.

"I know you are itching to see the beautiful scenery."

"Your Majesty, how about we drink a cup of hot wine to warm ourselves up and then go for a walk in the plum forest?"

The Queen smiled.