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

"I shouldn't refuse the Imperial Concubine's invitation, but I just returned from playing the zither for the Empress Dowager. I'm afraid I'm a little overwhelmed to play for Her Majesty now..."

"Sister, I am willing to go. Not to mention the noble status of the imperial concubine, it is my honor to play the zither for her. Moreover, this is also the will of the emperor. We cannot go against the emperor's will."

When Gu Youxin heard that the emperor was also in Cheng'an Palace, she had already made up her mind. Now that she saw Gu Youning trying to stop her, she was naturally anxious.

"Since you are not tired, then go ahead."

Gu Youning knew that her younger sister was eager to show herself in front of the emperor and would not want to miss this opportunity. Concubine Zheng chose to invite someone when the emperor was in Cheng'an Palace and had no intention of giving her a chance to refuse.

"But you have an unstable temper and just offended the emperor yesterday, so let Madam Qu accompany you."

Caifu was about to object when Gu Youning said with a look of relief, "I feel more at ease with the nanny sent by the Queen accompanying me."

Gu Youning brought out the queen, and Caifu could no longer object. Gu Youxin was originally dissatisfied, but when she heard that it was the queen's man, she calmed down.

"Then this servant will take Miss Gu Fourth there right away."

After Caifu said goodbye, she took Gu Youxin and Aunt Qu out.

"Master, this Madam Qu is the Empress's servant. Will she help the Fourth Young Lady..."

"That's perfect. The Queen and the Imperial Concubine both want to take advantage of me, so I can find something for them to do."

She has been causing trouble for the Queen time and time again these days, and this time she even brought Gu Youxin into the palace in an attempt to make the sisters share the same husband. Although Gu Youning is not afraid, she is annoyed in her heart.

However, she did not think that Gu Youxin could get what she wanted in Concubine Zheng's territory. At most, she could attract the emperor's attention a few more times.

……

Cheng'an Palace.

After the song ended, Concubine Zheng wiped the corner of her eyes with her handkerchief and said, "What a beautiful song! Listening to it reminds me of the day when I first met the Emperor."

The emperor beside him also returned the tender gaze: "I also remember that my beloved concubine was more beautiful than a flower. Her face was weak, but her whole body was filled with a stubbornness that refused to give in."

Concubine Zheng's face was deeply moved. Her eyes, which had always been filled with insufficiency, were now filled with excitement. She leaned into the emperor's arms.

Xiao Heng raised his hand and gently stroked the slender shoulder, with tenderness in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, Miss Gu Si is still here, making people laugh."

Concubine Zheng leaned in the emperor's arms for a while before gently pushing him away.

Gu Youxin suppressed the envy in her eyes, stood up from behind the piano table, and walked to the front of the couch with her head lowered: "The Emperor and the Imperial Concubine are in love with each other. This humble servant can only be moved, not laugh at them."

Gu You was thinking about what Nanny Qu had told him on the way, and tried hard not to look towards the emperor. He had a smile on his face and spoke respectfully and politely, completely different from the person the emperor had met in Changchun Palace last night.

"Your Majesty, I, the concubine, do not seem ignorant of the rules when taking care of the Fourth Young Lady."

Concubine Zheng leaned in the emperor's arms and said in a soft voice.

"It looks pretty good today."

"The most important thing is to make my beloved concubine feel at ease."

Xiao Heng just glanced at Gu Youxin casually, and his gentle eyes returned to Concubine Zheng.

Concubine Zheng was naturally moved, and then looked to her side and said: "Caiyue, give the camphor that the emperor gave me last time to Miss Gu."

"Your Majesty, this camphor is extremely precious. I dare not accept it. Moreover, this is a special gift from the Emperor to you. I dare not take away what you love."

Gu Youxin bent down with a look of panic on her face.

"Hurry up, what a good fragrance for an elegant lady. This camphor is best for fumigating clothes. They say burning incense is like playing the zither, and it's perfect for someone as skilled as the Fourth Miss."

At this point, Concubine Zheng smiled and looked at the emperor: "I hope Your Majesty will not be offended if I give your things to others."

"Since I have rewarded you, it is yours."

Xiao Heng said lovingly.

"Miss Gu Si, please accept it."

At this time, Caifu had already presented the camphor.

"Then I would be very honored to refuse. Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward."

Gu Youxin bowed respectfully and politely.

"Don't worry about it. I gave you this camphor incense because I wanted something in return. If I invite you again someday, please don't refuse."

Concubine Zheng raised her hand.

"I am willing to play the zither and compose music for the Imperial Concubine, but..."

Gu Youxin raised his head slightly, revealing an embarrassment on his face.

"I know the Queen Mother also enjoys listening to you play the zither. I'm afraid you don't have much time, so just come to me when you're free."

Concubine Zheng's words were quite understanding.

"No, it's not that I'm afraid of being tired, it's just that my sister is worried about me and doesn't let me move around."

Concubine Zheng frowned unconsciously.

"Your Majesty and Madam, Fourth Miss Gu's concerns are indeed justified. When I went to Changchun Palace to invite someone today, Concubine Gu was a little unhappy."

Caifu explained at the right time.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Gu must have had a rift with me because of the incident when she fell into the water in the Imperial Garden last time, but I..."

"I know that matter has nothing to do with my beloved concubine."

Xiao Heng gently interrupted Concubine Zheng's worried words. Seeing that Concubine Zheng still didn't smile, he coaxed her gently, "If you like Fourth Miss Gu's music, just call someone over."

"Thank you..."

Just as Concubine Zheng was about to stand up to express her gratitude, the emperor grabbed her hand and said, "Why should we be so polite to each other?"

Listening to the mellow and gentle voice that did not lose the majesty of an emperor, Gu Youxin's eyes were filled with eager envy, but she remembered what Aunt Qu said and did not dare to show it on her face. She only rubbed the handkerchief under her wide sleeves tightly.

If she could become the emperor's woman, with her talent and beauty, and with the Wen family as her backing, she would definitely be able to receive such favor.

When she was escorted out by the palace maids of Cheng'an Palace, Gu Youxin's heart was still excited. She was more eager than before to enter the palace and become a concubine.

"Mammy, it's really thanks to your guidance. Not only did the Imperial Concubine give me this camphor incense out of joy, but even the Emperor has changed his mind about me. I can feel that the Emperor has given me several special glances today."

On the palace road, Gu Youxin grabbed Aunt Qu's hand, her eyes full of excitement.

"I'd like to congratulate the Fourth Young Lady first, but things haven't been finalized yet. The Fourth Young Lady needs to be careful with her words and actions. Although Concubine Gu is a good person, the women in the palace, with the exception of the Empress, who is the mother of the country, are all extremely concerned about the Emperor's favor. The concubines in the palace are already jealous of each other, let alone one more young lady."

"Gu Jieyu has the eldest prince as her son, and is favored by the Emperor. If she doesn't want to, and the Emperor is concerned about his reputation, it will be difficult for the Fourth Miss as well."