Deep Palace Pet Peach Blossom Flawless

Concubine Jiang knelt in the Qianzheng Hall and said, "Your Majesty, I come today to apologize. I have lost my original intention. I thought I shouldn't clash with the concubines over a few low-ranking concubines. I was afraid of disrupting the balance of the six palaces, but I forgot my sense of justice."

Emperor Shenwu looked at her for a few breaths and said, "Princess Jiang, your greatest strength is your impartiality towards all the concubines. Therefore, I tacitly consent to your appointment as the primary concubine among the three."

Concubine Jiang bowed again and said, "I have betrayed your majesty's trust. No matter what punishment it may bring, I am willing to bear it."

Emperor Shenwu turned the ring on his finger and said, "I don't want the malicious bullying of concubines to happen again in the palace. My harem needs peace and tranquility."

Concubine Jiang raised her head slightly and said, "I will do my utmost to make the six palaces as peaceful as water."

Emperor Shenwu waved his hand, and Concubine Jiang bowed again and retreated.

Lan Qingwu felt somewhat helpless. She once again refused An Cairen's request to come to her palace. As soon as these low-ranking concubines returned from paying their respects at the Cining Palace, An Cairen had already pestered her. An Cairen said with a gentle smile, "It seems you prefer quiet and peaceful places. Well, then, sister, you and I will go and see the scenery."

An Cairen is a newcomer in this selection and has not yet served the emperor in the bedchamber. Somehow she has set her eyes on Lan Qingwu and seems to want to make friends with her.

Lan Qingwu couldn't refuse again and again, and he also wanted to know what she was up to. So he took Ru Ping and An Cairen with him and went on a journey together. However, the road they took led her further and further away, and An Cairen actually brought her to the cold palace.

The desolation of the cold palace, the crazy talk and even the sounds of beating and scolding, all made Lan Qingwu's heart jump. "What do you mean? You brought me to see the cold palace?"

An Cairen said, "Sister, look at the people in the cold palace. They are all losers in the struggles within the harem. Fighting alone is the worst thing to do in the palace. You and I are both weak and can't compare to others. Why don't you join forces and let me lend you a hand?"

Ru Ping behind Lan Qingwu had a very unhappy expression on her face. She actually brought her master to the cold palace to scare him. Really...

Lan Qingwu glanced at her and said calmly: "In fact, there is no need to be too anxious, Concubine An. We have all been in the palace for a short time, and His Majesty will definitely treat us equally." It didn't matter to her whether Concubine An treated her as a ladder or really wanted to make friends with her and rely on her.

She didn't want to stay any longer, so she took Ruping away on the pretext of something going on in the palace.

The maid behind An Cairen asked, "My lady, what do you think she means?"

An Cairen pondered for a moment, "Whatever her intentions, I've just made friends with her. If she truly accepts, that would be problematic. My family background and appearance aren't particularly impressive, so it would be extremely difficult for me to rely on myself. Among the newly favored newcomers, only Concubine Yi has a relatively high family background, and her appearance is second only to Concubine Li. She wouldn't be so arrogant, and she wouldn't ignore my advances."

Lan Qingwu returned to Suowu Palace. Ruhan served her tea. After listening to Ruping's story about where they had come from, her expression turned unhappy. But after a moment, she hesitated and said, "Master, what Concubine An said does make sense. There are indeed many factions in this palace."

The three concubines formed their own factions, each with their own affiliations. There was also the Second Princess's mother, Concubine Sun Gui, who rarely left the palace and was also friendly with several of the concubines. The Third Prince's mother, Concubine Yang, was from the south of the Yangtze River and was said to be delicate and frail. She was attached to Concubine Chen, one of the three concubines.

Lan Qingwu said calmly, "That has nothing to do with me. What other concubines can do, I absolutely cannot do." If she did so, it would be like trampling on her and Yun Heng's past. What would the current Emperor Shenwu think? How would he react? The Emperor Shenwu could have three harems and six courtyards, but Concubine Yi could never recommend a concubine to compete for his favor.

"I have my own path to follow," she said softly, gazing at the delicate patterns on the window frame. It was a lonely road, a road she'd always walked alone. From the day she entered the palace, she had decided to follow it to the end!

Ruhan was confused. Ruping winked at her: "My lady has her own reasons."

Ruhan nodded, and always obeyed his master. "Yesterday, His Majesty summoned Lady Li to sleep with him, and today it was her name that was called again." Apart from the master, no other newcomer had ever been in the emperor's bedchamber for more than two days in a row.

Lan Qingwu stared at the teacup in his hand. That was truly an unparalleled beauty. He must have liked her in his heart.

In the bedroom of the side hall of Qianzheng Palace, beautiful lady was kneeling on the bed, naked. She raised her head slightly, revealing her delicate collarbone. She had just finished serving the emperor and raised her eyes to look at him quietly. Emperor Shenwu bent his long legs slightly and leaned against the head of the bed with his eyes slightly closed, so that his sword-like eyebrows were not as sharp as when he opened his eyes. His slender and powerful fingers gently stroked his eyebrows, and his naked upper body showed his male strength and charm. Beautiful lady knelt to the emperor's knees and leaned forward, "Your Majesty, let me help you." After that, she stretched out her slender jade hand to gently rub the emperor's eyebrows.

Emperor Shenwu reached out to push away Lady Li's hand, opened his eyes, and frowned slightly. Lady Li quickly bowed her head, then looked up again. Her beautiful face was slightly sad. "Your Majesty, please don't blame me. It's just that I secretly regard Your Majesty as my husband. Your Majesty is the only one I love in my heart. I can't help but want to do anything for Your Majesty."

Emperor Shenwu's eyes instantly turned cold: "Husband? What husband am I to you?" Only the empress has the right to call someone "husband" behind others' backs. This little beauty has quite big ambitions.

The atmosphere that should have been ambiguous and charming turned into an extremely cold one. Li Mei's heart tightened and she quickly bowed her head again: "It's because I speak my mind. I grew up among the common people and I'm used to hearing that. I couldn't hold back for a moment."

Emperor Shenwu put on his nightgown and said, "You long to live among the common people so much, why don't you stay among them? Do you want me to send you out of the palace and find you a husband among the common people?"

Upon hearing this, Lady Li was completely panicked: "It was my reckless words that broke the palace rules. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Shenwu spoke directly: "Li Xiang."

Li Xiang was at the door and immediately came in to pay his respects. The emperor said coldly, "Send the beautiful lady back to the palace."

Concubine Li froze. Those who didn't quite win the emperor's favor would be sent back to their own palaces after serving him. Previously, Concubine Wen, Concubine Yi, and Concubine Li had all stayed overnight in the palace, and she had done the same last night. Apart from these newcomers, no one else had stayed overnight. Now, she, too, would be sent back in the middle of the night...

That day, the Emperor Shenwu summoned Concubine Yi to his bed. On the bed, Lan Qingwu whimpered, her fingers unconsciously pressing against his chest. Finally, the Emperor released her tongue and lifted her up into his arms. Lan Qingwu, catching her breath, opened her eyes and saw the blood on his chest. Her eyes suddenly flushed, and she faltered, wanting to touch it with her hand, only to drop it again, unsure what to do.

It is a serious mistake for an ordinary wife to injure her husband, let alone the emperor. If the dragon's body is damaged and it is discovered, it will be a serious crime.

Seeing her panic, Emperor Shenwu couldn't help but whisper in her ear, teasingly: "Saliva can stop bleeding and reduce inflammation..."

Lan Qingwu was panicking and dizzy, and she actually stretched out the tip of her pink tongue to lick her. The Shenwu Emperor's eyes were deep, and he finally couldn't bear it anymore. He suddenly pushed her down and started to move frantically...

When it was time for the morning court session, Emperor Shenwu was reluctant to let go of Lan Qingwu's lips. Lan Qingwu's eyelashes trembled slightly. Emperor Shenwu warned her: "Remember, don't tell anyone."

Lan Qingwu nodded slightly.

Emperor Shenwu stood up and put on his inner clothes to cover the bloodstain before calling in the palace maid.