Dressing as Ziwei makes the Qing Dynasty more powerful

The news of the Emperor's return spread like wildfire throughout the harem, causing quite a stir. Upon hearing the news, all the concubines donned their most prized and beautiful clothes and eagerly went to greet him. They dressed meticulously, applying elaborate makeup in the hope of catching the Emperor's eye.

Concubine Ling was still under house arrest and unable to participate in the grand welcoming ceremony. Without her, the atmosphere in the harem seemed much more relaxed. The numerous concubines, each showcasing their most beautiful side, adorned with rich attire and vibrant makeup, competed for splendor like flowers in full bloom in spring. Each held the hope of catching the emperor's eye, earning another chance to sleep with him, and ultimately, bearing a child.

At the same time, the ministers of the previous dynasty also waited early on one side. They stood in a row respectfully, staring at the palace gate, looking forward to the emperor's return. They did not dare to look away, not even to look back at the concubines, even if one of them might be their own daughter.

Xiaoyanzi jumped off the carriage excitedly, her face filled with a joyful smile. It would be good to go back to the palace so that she could get married sooner and leave this palace that restricted her.

Ziwei took Yongji's hand and carefully got out of the car, following closely behind.

Then, Emperor Qianlong slowly stepped down from the carriage, and his appearance caused everyone to kneel down and salute. Finally, the Empress finally appeared, no longer wearing a mask, revealing her true face, displaying a noble and elegant temperament.

"Hahahaha~~~ I'm finally back to the palace." Emperor Qianlong let out a hearty laugh that echoed in the air. He was clearly in an exceptionally happy mood, filled with anticipation and joy at returning to the palace.

All the ministers shouted in unison: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, and a thousand years and a thousand years of live the empress." The voices were uniform and loud, which opened Ziwei's eyes and inexplicably gave her a sense of heroism.

Qianlong waved his hand proudly and said, "Everyone, get up! There will be a banquet in the palace tonight, and you are all welcome to attend."

As he finished speaking, everyone stood up, their faces filled with joy.

As everyone knows, Empress Nara was not favored. It can be said that she was suppressed by Concubine Ling in the harem and almost lost all her favor. But before she left the palace, she heard that her face was disfigured. Everyone was complacent, especially the concubines. A concubine who did not want to be the queen was not a good concubine.

The world couldn't possibly need a disfigured queen, so Nara would have to step down from the throne, leaving the empress vacant. It was very likely that one of the concubines would ascend to the throne. But Concubine Ling was suddenly confined to her room, and I heard she was even punished to copy Buddhist scriptures, which she still hadn't finished.

The Empress they had mocked had accompanied the Emperor on a tour of the palace, leading them to believe she had benefited from Princess Zichen's influence. The girl they had thought was destined for a concubine had suddenly become a Heshuo Princess, not only granted the exquisite Yuhua Palace as her bedroom, but also given the Jade Butterfly title, registered under the Empress's name. This clearly showed how effective her tactics were.

but now--

Who is that young, charming, and charming woman beside the emperor? She looks so familiar.

Concubine Yu pinched her palms fiercely, feeling as bitter as if she had eaten several kilograms of bitter herbs, making her want to faint. The younger concubines couldn't recognize her, but the older concubines could tell that the woman was Empress Nara. How could a woman who was several years older than them become so young and beautiful? She looked even more exquisite than when she first entered the palace.

How could a queen who was old and had grown a lot of white hair due to lack of favor become so young? And they looked more than ten years older than her, so how could they compete for favor?

Concubine Yu was not the only one who was desperate. Those who recognized the queen found it incredible, and those who didn't were filled with jealousy.

At the same time, Qianlong's younger face was noticed by everyone.

Everyone present looked at the young and handsome emperor and empress in surprise. They came back from having fun looking twenty years younger?

Everyone was shocked!

This was exactly the effect Qianlong wanted. He turned his head and whispered proudly in the empress's ear, "Xian'er, did you see their envious eyes? I knew our current appearance would shock the court and the public."

The corners of the queen's mouth twitched. Ever since she became younger, the emperor had become more and more unreasonable. His former majesty was becoming less and less in front of her.

I was already feeling a little depressed when I first entered the palace, but his behavior made me laugh and cry.

Ziwei also heard what the emperor said and laughed secretly in her heart. She really didn't expect Qianlong to become like this.

When she returned to Yuhua Palace, she was greeted by servants kneeling on the ground.

Ziwei was really not used to this situation. Her family was wealthy and had many servants, but they never had to kneel down like that. These palace maids and eunuchs in ancient times were really pitiful.

"Everyone, get up. Don't kneel down all the time. You don't need to be so humble to follow me."

Jinsuo stood up, tears welling up in her eyes, and said excitedly, "Miss, you are finally back. You don't know how worried I am. I am afraid that you are not eating enough and not wearing warm clothes outside."

This girl's emotions are really abundant. She has learned the rules well. At least he doesn't hug her all the time like before. She is really cute like this. Ziwei went forward and hugged her, "Baby, I'm fine, look, I haven't lost a single hair."

Jinsuo chuckled, took her hand and walked inside, "Miss, the hot water is ready, go take a bath and relieve your fatigue. Tonight's palace banquet is your first time attending as a princess, so you must dress beautifully."

"A few days ago, the Clothing Bureau sent over a lot of clothes. They were all made at the Queen's request before she left. Although the clothes are plain, the patterns on them are really beautiful and won't make people feel rude."

Jinsuo chattered non-stop, but her hands didn't stop moving. She sprinkled a lot of rose petals in the tub. "Miss, do you really not want Jinsuo to help you wash?"

"No need, little housekeeper, go out and drink some water quickly. Even if you are not thirsty, I am thirsty for you." Ziwei pushed Jinsuo out of the room and quickly closed the door. Her ears were finally quiet.

She soaked in a rose bath, feeling the pores open up all over her body. This outing was rewarding. She had actually broken through to the fifth level of Qi Refining. It seemed like every time she overdrew her spiritual energy, it was easy to advance again.

But cultivation is just like learning. Only through solid accumulation can we lay a solid foundation, so that we can go far in the future.

Once you enter the foundation-building stage, you can fly with a sword, and then you can fly as high as a bird in the sky as long as the sea is wide!