Quick Transmigration: The Charming Beauty Who Was Short-Lived and Alluring

Regardless of what outsiders say, Chu Yun's life has remained largely unchanged. She still reads, embroiders, and even grows gardenias every day, living a leisurely life that doesn't seem like she has offended the highest authority in Daqi.

The other concubines' wariness of her turned into contempt and disdain. They had thought that this Consort Qin would change the landscape of the harem, but they never expected that after offending His Majesty, she would confine herself to her own territory and become a coward, never leaving her home. Naturally, they would not befriend such a person.

Half a month has passed since the new concubines entered the palace, and Qi Jingheng has shown a fondness for them. He has visited all thirteen of them, and even if they did not stay overnight, he had meals with them, thoroughly grasping the essence of their flirtatious and philandering ways.

Based on his attitude, the newcomers also took their positions.

Currently, Consort Shu and Consort Xian are vying for power in the palace and urgently need manpower to work for them. Consort Shu's methods are ultimately not as good as Consort Xian's. In addition, she is not good at understanding and is jealous of Consort Ya, which makes newcomers hesitate. She has only recruited three people.

Consort Xian then gathered four new women, including Noble Lady Ya.

Aside from Chu Yun, there were five others who didn't join any faction. None of them received much favor and weren't particularly outstanding. Although Consort Xian and Consort Shu felt it was a pity they couldn't bring them under their wing, they didn't pay them much attention.

Others may not know, but Chu Yun knows very well that the fathers of these people all serve Qi Jingheng. The fact that they are collectively avoiding the infighting in the harem is simply because they have received instructions from Qi Jingheng.

Although Qin Ming worked for Qi Jingheng, he was not highly regarded. It was normal for Chu Yun to be disliked by Qi Jingheng and not receive any instructions from him, but Chu Yun always felt that something was strange.

This strangeness reached its peak when Qi Jingheng stepped into the Cherry Blossom Palace again after half a month.

The sky was ablaze with sunset colors, dotted with colorful clouds. Chu Yun stood in the gentle breeze, watering the flowers and checking on the growth of the gardenias. She bent down and gently stroked the leaves, a smile on her lips.

A gentle breeze lifted her light green palace dress, causing the skirt to flutter gracefully, making her appear as beautiful as jade.

This was the scene Qi Jingheng saw. He made a gesture, and Eunuch Gao understood immediately, leading Shuangxue and the others who were guarding the side to retreat, leaving the space to Chu Yun and Qi Jingheng.

Qi Jingheng stepped forward. He did not deliberately slow his pace. Chu Yun naturally noticed that someone was behind her, but she did not turn around. She said in a low voice, "Shuangxue, it looks like it's going to rain today. Later, arrange for someone to move these flowers back into the palace."

She thought the person who came was Shuangxue.

Qi Jingheng did not respond and continued walking forward.

No one responded. Only then did Chu Yun realize something was wrong. She turned around, saw the person who had come, and froze on the spot.

"Your Majesty," Chu Yun called softly, then immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I respectfully wish you good health."

As before, Qi Jingheng stepped forward and gently helped Qi Yun up, saying, "My beloved consort, you may rise."

Chu Yun was somewhat dazed and confused as he pulled her up.

Like everyone else in the palace, she thought Qi Jingheng wouldn't come looking for her again, so the current situation was indeed beyond her expectations.

Qi Jingheng laughed and said, "Why is my beloved consort silent? Did I frighten you?"

He had a slight smile on his face, his eyebrows and eyes relaxed, and he didn't seem to dislike Chu Yun at all.

Chu Yun came to her senses and said, "It was my rudeness."

"You like gardenias?" Qi Jingheng didn't dwell on that point and changed the subject, his gaze falling on the several pots of gardenias.

"Yes, I like it very much," Chu Yun replied.

"The Imperial Flower Chamber has some beautiful blooms. Since my beloved concubine likes them, I will have them sent over tomorrow," Qi Jingheng said with a smile.