Deep Palace Pet Peach Blossom Flawless

Lan Qingwu was surrounded by a vacuum, but she didn't care. She was isolated, so was she. She knew she was unique since she entered the palace.

Concubine Qian suddenly sat down next to her, accompanied by two talented women. One of them said, "Concubine Qian, could it be that the two Concubine Sus also know calligraphy? They've gathered in such a hurry."

Concubine Qian said, "How do you know they can't do it? These two are also from official families." Her tone was indescribably frivolous and contemptuous.

Another talented woman chuckled: "Don't mention it. I also thought these two only knew how to... Noble Sister, do you think Your Majesty can tell them apart?"

Concubine Qian slowly looked at Lan Qingwu and said, "What does it matter whether you can tell the difference or not? These two have always served Your Majesty together. Your Majesty doesn't know who he favors."

Lan Qingwu's fingers trembled, and he looked at Concubine Qian, realizing that this was meant for him. Ruping's heart sank, and she also realized that Concubine Qian was here to stab her in the back today. This happened more than three years ago, and the two Concubine Su had been out of favor for a long time. Concubine Qian was bringing this up at this time, which was clearly intentional, but she couldn't cover their mouths. She looked at Lan Qingwu worriedly.

Concubine Qian continued, "Your Majesty is as fierce as a dragon, a tiger, and a savage. He once slept with five women in one night, and the next day he conferred titles upon all of them. You two didn't catch up at that opportune time."

She spoke so bluntly that the two talented people blushed and lowered their heads.

Lan Qingwu frowned and looked at Concubine Qian: "Concubine Qian, I heard that the eldest prince is already over three years old. I wonder how much cloth he needs for clothes? Is he enjoying his meals recently? How many times have you covered him up when he kicks off the quilt at night?"

Qian Guiren's face darkened. "What do you mean?"

Lan Qingwu said, "Lady Qian, you are a close confidant of Concubine Wan. I thought Concubine Wan would definitely allow you to visit the eldest prince at any time. After all, you are also the eldest prince's biological mother, aren't you?"

Concubine Qian was hit in a sore spot. Concubine Wan had always been wary of her and would not let her get close to the eldest prince. She hated her in her heart but was helpless.

She glanced at Lan Qingwu gloomily, and walked away without saying a word. The two talented people looked at each other, bowed to Lan Qingwu, and left.

Lan Qingwu said calmly, "Ruping, give me the book."

She prepared a book just to read when she was bored, to kill time. Now the surroundings were quiet. However, this quietness did not last long before it was broken.

"Noble Lady Yi, why don't you write a calligraphy?" The speaker was the charming little Noble Lady Su.

Lady Su said coldly, "Why do you ask me to write? What if I can't write..."

Concubine Qian said coldly, "Yes, he comes from a family of military commanders, so don't force him."

Concubine Wen seemed to be admiring the calligraphy without saying a word, and the other concubines immediately quieted down.

Lan Qingwu stood up, walked to the long table, looked them in the face, and said bluntly, "Since you know that I'm forcing you to do something, and you know that I come from a family of military commanders, why are you still so noisy? Lady Qian, just like you couldn't raise your own children in the palace, I didn't keep asking you why. Lady Su, His Majesty still can't tell who's who between you two, and I didn't ask you to look different. You want to compete with me in calligraphy, why not with bows and arrows?"

Her calligraphy was taught by Yun Heng, so even if she wrote it, she couldn't show it to them.

Some concubines were already stunned. Concubine Wen slowly put down the calligraphy in her hand. Concubine Yi had always been quiet and aloof. She thought that Concubine Yi would always consider her dignity and try to make some concessions, and would be forced to write a mediocre calligraphy at best. She didn't expect that she would be so - straightforward today?

The two Su Nobles looked very unhappy. Noble Qian said, "Noble Yi, we just wonder why you are so aloof and difficult to get along with. Aren't you afraid that His Majesty will find out and affect the harmony of the six palaces?"

Lan Qingwu said directly, "Don't worry. His Majesty has always known that I am a loner and will not blame me. Of course, if you want to tell His Majesty, Qianzheng Palace is right there. I'm worried that you won't be able to see His Majesty, and it will affect the harmony of the six palaces. The six palaces are not all here, right?"

Even Concubine Li and Concubine Li were not there.

Noblewoman Wen's face also turned grim. Did this mean she wasn't yet in a high position, unqualified to host a banquet for the six concubines? Noblewoman Wen said slowly, "Noblewoman Yi, I was negligent. I didn't consider that you come from a family of military commanders. In that case, calligraphy is fine, but poetry is a must-learn subject. Why don't we write a few poems?"

Lan Qingwu raised the book in his hand and said, "I only know the art of war, so it seems I'll be letting you down. Actually, the arrangement you've made today is poetic and picturesque, and the concubines you've invited are all daughters of civil officials. It's clear you're having a literary gathering, and I, the daughter of a military commander, don't fit in. So, I won't bother you anymore."

Concubine Wen's face also darkened, and Concubine Yi directly peeled off her mask, revealing that she did it on purpose.

Concubine Qian was furious and said, "Why are you being so disrespectful? Concubine Wen is pregnant with a dragon baby. Aren't you afraid that Concubine Wen will suffer a miscarriage because of you..."

Lan Qingwu said coldly, "Then I must take my leave. I'm eight feet away from Noble Lady Wen, and I haven't even written a single word. Please don't blame me for everything. Noble Lady Wen, I think the most important thing for you right now is to protect your pregnancy. Showing off so loudly is not a good thing. Please don't put the cart before the horse in the end! Farewell."

Lan Qingwu turned around and left. Ru Ping was panicking and hurriedly followed him, not even bothering to look at the unpleasant face of Wen Guiren.

The palace fell silent for a moment. Noblewoman Wen caressed her belly, then, thinking of Noblewoman Yi's boasting, lowered her hand. Noblewoman Qian glanced at her, then turned and greeted the other lower-ranking concubines, and the atmosphere gradually warmed up.

In the Qianzheng Hall, Emperor Shenwu put down the memorial in his hand and asked, "Is today the day for Noble Lady Wen's small banquet?"

Li Xiang replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, Lady Yi will also be there."

Emperor Shenwu stood up and said, "Let's go take a look." In fact, Noble Lady Wen had wanted to invite him to go today two days ago, but he had refused. Well, he just took a look and left.

Lan Qingwu turned and left Wenhua Palace, only to meet Emperor Shenwu at the palace gate. She hurriedly saluted, and when he called her, she stood up. Ruping, standing behind her, lowered her head, not daring to look up. Li Xiang winked at her frantically, but she pretended not to notice.

A hint of surprise flashed across Emperor Shenwu's face. It was still early... "Why did you come out so early?" He originally wanted to go in and take a look at her.

Lan Qingwu said expressionlessly, "I am the only daughter of a military commander in this entire palace. Noble Lady Qian and the two Noble Ladies Su mocked me for not knowing calligraphy, and insisted I write, saying otherwise it would be disrespectful to Noble Lady Wen, the highest ranking official below the third rank. I am a straightforward person, so I refused."

"You say we're here for a literary gathering, so why bring me along? I'm the daughter of a military commander, and I'm certainly not that knowledgeable. I'd be a nuisance to everyone in the palace, and I'd be out of place. I won't stay here to be flattered and flaunted. So, I'll take my leave."

Li Xiang broke out in a cold sweat after hearing this. He quietly retreated again and again. Ruping had already hidden far away, accepting the baptism of Li Xiang's resentful gaze.