Qingying smiled and turned her gaze to Zhaopin. "Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th. The Emperor asked Zhaopin to take charge of the palace banquet early on. Are you ready now? Have there been any problems?"

Zhaopin stood up and knelt down, "In reply to the Queen, the Imperial Household Department knows the importance of the palace banquet and has been working tirelessly on all matters. Now everything is ready, please rest assured, Your Majesty."

"My sister was personally appointed by the Emperor to prepare the palace banquet. I believe she will do her job properly, so I am naturally relieved."

Qingying had a smile on her lips, seemingly showing no dissatisfaction at all.

"It's just that I haven't been feeling well lately. I haven't been able to see you despite my visits. Please don't be offended."

Zhaopin bowed deeply and said, "Your Majesty, your words are too kind. Your Majesty's health is the most important thing. I am only worried about you. How could I be offended?"

Concubine Zhao responded appropriately and seemed to have no flaws.

But the looks people in the hall gave her were somewhat amusing.

Qingying deliberately put the emperor's praise of her in the front and her own apology in the back.

Sure enough, the other party only paid attention to the latter part of the sentence, but completely forgot about the Queen's personal arrangements.

The concubines in the harem compete for favor.

Why can you win the emperor's favor, but I can't?

I felt that the hall was suddenly quiet and the atmosphere was not right.

Zhaopin seemed to react.

But how could Qingying give her a chance to speak?

Raising her hand, she said, "I understand your intentions. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you a lot when it comes to the affairs of the harem. Get up, Concubine Shu."

Zhaopin opened her mouth, full of words to explain, but was interrupted by Qingying's words "Shufei".

I had no choice but to sit back quietly.

Concubine Shu did not stand up, but smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, I am here."

"I haven't seen Yongqi for a few days. How is the child doing?"

"Your Majesty, the child is doing well. When he came to pay his respects today, Yongqi insisted on coming with me, but I thought I would be able to see him at the palace banquet today, so I didn't bring him along."

After Concubine Shu finished speaking, Qingying seemed to disagree.

"Yonghu is only less than half a year older than Yongqi. It's the right time for the two brothers to play together, but you always keep mentioning the rules, afraid of disturbing me."

"Just pay your respects later. Hurry and bring Yongqi here. Yonghu misses his brother terribly."

Ever since Yongqi was born, his two children were almost like Yongji, often raised in Shoukang Palace.

These few words were just meant to shut Concubine Zhao up, and were done deliberately.

How could Concubine Shu not understand?

"Yes, it's all because of my pedantry. Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will bring Yongqi to pay my respects to Your Majesty in a moment."

"It's not just Yongqi."

Qingying nodded with a smile, turned her head slightly, and continued, "I am honored to be the Empress. I should always care about the children of the sisters in the harem."

"It's just that I'm busy with the affairs of the Six Palaces, so I occasionally slack off."

"Now it's good. Besides Consort Shu, there's also Consort Zhao who can help with some of the affairs. I can relax a little more now."

"It just so happens that there will be a palace-wide banquet tonight. Sisters, please bring your children with you. I'm sure the Queen Mother will ask about this one by one."

After the words fell, the people with children all stood up and said, "Yes, your Majesty, I will follow your instructions."

He appeared respectful on the surface, but he had more ideas about Concubine Zhao.

When everyone stood up again, Lin Changzai, who had always been silent among the crowd, stood up.

"Your Majesty, I have been in the palace for half a year. I have always relied on your care to survive. Although I am of low status and do not have anything special, I would like to take advantage of the Mid-Autumn Festival today to express my gratitude to you."

As she spoke, she presented a red brocade box with both hands. "Your Majesty, when I was at home, I once learned how to make jewelry."

"When I entered the palace, the Empress gifted me with several precious stones. Today, I have specially made a hairpin to present to you. I hope the Empress will not despise it."

Use the things given by the Queen and then present them to the Queen.

At first glance, I just thought this person's behavior was inexplicable.

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