Dressed as a wealthy and rebellious son, his stepmother

The time of leisure and repetition always passes quickly. Five days later, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has drawn up the positions of the new little masters.

According to the usual practice, a beautiful lady who has not yet attended the bed should be designated as promised or always present.

Among the nine show girls left in the first batch of drafts, eight were named Changli. As for Shu Qing, because of her good family background, she was made an exception and was named a noble.

Shu Wan and Ning Yuan, because their family backgrounds are the worst, naturally can only start from the bottom of the agreement.

Because of his low status, he could not even have his own separate palace. He could only live in the side hall behind Changning Palace and be managed by Xu Yinjia, the concubine of virtue.

"It's great." Ning Yuan looked at Shu Wan happily, "We can live together again."

Shu Wan's expression was indifferent, but she didn't pay much attention to this. She looked out the window and saw that the eunuchs and maids who came to deliver the palace clothes were already walking this way.

Because of the difference in status, these days, the first nine people who left the sign didn't even bother to see her and Ning Yuan.

But today is different. After the Jin Dynasty, everyone will go to pay homage to the master of the harem.

Queen Huiyi has passed away, and the current head of the harem is the Queen Mother.

"Please young masters, please change your clothes and go to Cining Palace to meet the Queen Mother."

In a moment, the eunuchs and maids had already walked in.

Shu Wan's eyes moved slightly and she stood there, letting the palace people help her dress up.

An hour later, Shu Wan and Ning Yuan, who had finished dressing up, walked out of the west hall and went to join other beautiful ladies.

This is the first batch of show girls meeting Shu Wan and Ning Yuan for the first time.

Ning Yuan walked out first. Everyone took a look, and their expressions showed no change.

Ning Yuan is good-looking, and they are not bad either. He even completely overwhelms Ning Yuan in terms of personal status. Everyone does not look down upon anyone who poses no threat.

However, the next moment, Shu Wan followed Ning Yuan and walked out. Everyone's eyes were directed towards Shu Wan.

According to the difference in status, the palace clothes of each harem concubine are different, and the degree of gorgeousness and sophistication is naturally different.

Shu Wan wore a light blue double-breasted palace dress with a simple headdress, but she naturally had a pure and refined temperament.

"Is this the daughter of the county magistrate who left behind the rule? No wonder, she really has a good face."

"A lowly body is a lowly body. No matter how hard you try on the side branches, they can't cross over to the main one. Moreover, when I look at this newcomer, he is just imitating Mr. Shu."

While everyone belittled Shu Wan, they looked at Shu Qing fawningly.

However, at this time, Shu Qing didn't hear what the people around her were saying at all. There was a buzzing in her ears and she stared at Shu Wan who was standing not far away.

She was the daughter of the prime minister, and it was inevitable that she would enter the palace. She didn't pay attention to what others said about the beautiful girl who looked like Shu Wan.

However, she didn't expect it to be so similar.

Seeing this, Shu Qing felt that the real Shu Wan was back.

The hands under her sleeves were clenched into fists, and her voice was a little broken when she spoke, "Shu Wan?!"

Shu Wan glanced at Shu Qing in fear, as if she didn't quite understand the reason for Shu Qing's sudden hostility.

She stepped forward and saluted Shu Qing, "I have met the noble man."

At this time, Shu Qing finally calmed down. She looked at Shu Wan carefully. Yes, Shu Wan would not salute her, and Shu Wan would not have such an ignorant and innocent attitude.

She was too nervous.

Shu Qing snorted lightly and ignored Shu Wan.

She must behave well when meeting the Queen Mother today.

Seeing Shu Qing leaving with a bunch of people, Ning Yuan stepped forward and said, "Zi Ruo, aren't you and her related? Why does she look at you as if she wants to eat you."

"When the late Queen was alive, she was the concubine of the Prime Minister's Mansion."

When Shu Wan said this, Ning Yuan understood immediately.

Just like her concubine, her biggest dream in life is to replace her. Shu Wan looks so much like the former queen, no wonder Shu Qing is so annoyed.

"Don't take it to heart." Ning Yuan pulled Shu Wan forward, "We probably won't have anything to do with them in the future."

"Yes." Shu Wan suddenly said.

"Ah?" Ning Yuan was confused, "Our status is low and we have nothing to rely on, so why do we have to provoke her?"

"Because I want to compete for favor."

The key truth about reversing time and space is probably only known to Qi Yuan.

For her, there are many ways to gain Qi Yuan's trust, but becoming a beloved concubine is the fastest way.

"..." Ning Yuan was speechless and looked at Shu Wan in disbelief, "You really don't look like someone who would take the initiative to compete for favors."

"Then you got it wrong." Shu Wan straightened her clothes and said, "Let's go to see the Queen Mother."

Shu Wan and Ning Yuan followed the team at the end and entered Cining Palace under the leadership of palace officials.

Today's Queen Mother likes to worship Buddha, and Buddhist items can be seen everywhere in Cining Palace. Even when the beautiful ladies entered Cining Palace, they encountered Buddhist masters leading their disciples out.

The leading Buddhist master was wearing a simple cassock, but he had a detached temperament.

His eyes were half-closed, but when he passed by Shu Wan, he suddenly turned his head to look at her.

Sensing the master's gaze, Shu Wan looked calm and crossed the threshold as if she didn't notice.

"The new beauty comes forward to see you."

Following the eunuch's announcement, everyone saluted the Queen Mother one after another. The Queen Mother nodded and said some official words that emphasized kindness and power as usual.

After speaking, the Queen Mother took special care of Shu Qing and the others, making them feel like they were being treated specially. When they went out, they all looked proud.

When you come, you follow the order of rank, and when you leave, you naturally follow the order of rank.

The others had already left the palace gate. Shu Wan walked at the end, but did not step out of the threshold. It was not until the backs of the others disappeared from sight that Shu Wan turned around and saluted the Queen Mother, "My concubine Shu Wan, thank you for your kindness." ."

The Queen Mother sat on it and looked at Shu Wan quietly for a while, then suddenly smiled and said, "You are indeed a smart child, get up."

"Thank you, Queen Mother."

"Do you know why you were given a sign by the emperor?"

"I know this because I look exactly like the late Queen Hui Yi."

"Yes." The Queen Mother twisted the beads with her hands, "But in the harem, appearance is not valuable. There will always be someone younger and more beautiful than you."

"I am willing to listen to the Queen Mother's teachings."

"The Ai family is old and can't teach you much." The Queen Mother stood up and walked to Shu Wan, "If you haven't caught the emperor's attention in half a month, then don't blame the Ai family for not being able to help you."

"Yes." "Go down, the Ai family needs to rest for a while."

Shu Wan excused herself and walked outside Cining Palace.

It was evening at this time, and the setting sun was spreading wantonly, falling on the glazed tiles, and the reflected light was faintly dazzling.

The bells of the court came from the turret, mixed with the sound of worshiping Buddha from the palace behind, which made people feel anxious inexplicably.

"Zi Ruo, why did you come out now? Have you been left behind by the Queen Mother?"

Ning Yuan walked towards Shu Wan with obvious worry in her eyes.

"No." Shu Wan turned her arm over, and there was a mark of patching on her sleeve. "The nun next to the Queen Mother saw that my palace uniform was damaged, so she asked the palace maid to mend it for me."

"I was scared to death. I thought you were being detained." Ning Yuan patted his chest, "Then mama is quite nice, but the Queen Mother is also nice, she is so kind."

Shu Wan had no response to these words.

The Queen Mother is not very kind. After all, she is not Qi Yuan's biological mother, she is the third prince's biological mother.

Judging from the fact that she helped the third prince to manipulate the beautiful girls, it seems that the mother and son are still thinking wildly.

"By the way, we are going back to our palace to see Empress Dowager De." Ning Yuan looked forward to it, "I wonder what our residence will be like."

Shu Wan glanced at the sun and said, "I'll come back later."

Ning Yuan didn't know why Shu Wan said that, but her experience along the way told her that she should be right to listen to Shu Wan.

So, the two lingered for a while, and when they returned to Changning Palace, the sky was already getting dark.

"Stop, who are you?"

The two walked to the palace gate, but were stopped by the palace people.

"We are newly promoted and assigned to Changning Palace. We are going to see Empress Dowager De."

"It's already dark, and Concubine De has already gone to sleep." The palace man said and closed the palace door directly. "We'll talk about it after Concubine De wakes up."

"Then if the queen doesn't wake up until tomorrow morning, will we have to stand here all night?" Ning Yuan was furious, "Let us in."

"How presumptuous!" The palace people yelled loudly, "This is Changning Palace, you just made a small promise, do you still want to break in?!"

Ning Yuan was aggrieved and angry. She wanted to argue with the palace people, but Shu Wan pulled her arm and winked at her.

"Zi Ruo, we can no longer stay at Chuxiu Palace. If we can't get into Changning Palace tonight, we will have to stand outside all night."

"No." Shu Wan said calmly, "Just wait."

Ning Yuan wanted to say something, but finally held it back and stood aside with Shu Wan.

As time goes by, the night becomes darker and darker. Although spring has begun, the temperature in the capital is still very low at night, and the evening breeze brings an obvious chill.

Ning Yuan hugged her arms coldly, "It's so cold. We don't want to stand here all night."

Shu Wan didn't say anything. She looked not far away, and there was a faint light coming towards this direction.

Shu Wan knelt down directly and called Ning Yuan at the same time, "Kneel down."

During this time, I was accustomed to listening to Shu Wan's words. At this time, Ning Yuan had already knelt down before he could react.

She was about to ask Shu Wan what she was doing, but she heard footsteps coming from beside her.

Ning Yuan tilted her head, and at that moment, she felt her heartbeat stopped.

In the misty night, a man wearing a black robe embroidered with gold dragons walked slowly over. Ning Yuan didn't know how to describe that face, as if even the most beautiful words in the world couldn't describe it.

"How dare you look directly at Tianwei?!"

The chief eunuch shouted sharply, pulling Ning Yuan out of his dazed state.

Ning Yuan saluted quickly, "I have met your Majesty."

Qi Yuan did not look at her. His eyes fell on Ning Yuan's side. Shu Wan was kneeling there quietly. Her delicate profile was like a shining white jade in the night, giving her an inexplicable sense of tranquility.

It's just like.

Qi Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, "What are you doing here?"

"Apologise to Concubine De."

At this time, the palace attendants of Changning Palace also knelt in front of Qi Yuan, "Your Majesty, it is these two young masters who flouted the palace rules and tried to break into the palace."

Qi Yuan's eyes were deep, turned around, and then turned to Shu Wan, "Have you read the book?"

"I've read it." Shu Wan raised her head, and the light reflected in her eyes, shining brightly.

But soon, she seemed to realize that it was against the rules to look directly at Qi Yuan like this. She immediately lowered her head, revealing a section of her snow-white neck.

"Go back to your own palace."

After a long while, Qi Yuan finally spoke.

"Yes."

Qi Yuan had already spoken, and the palace officials could no longer embarrass Shu Wan and Ning Yuan, so they let them in.

At this time, Xu Yinjia also got the news and came with a large group of palace people to greet Qi Yuan.

While everyone was busy, Ning Yuan and Shu Wan secretly returned to the side hall of Changning Palace.

"Zi Ruo, you are so amazing, how did you know that His Majesty will come tonight?"

Ning Yuan was talking to Shu Wan while looking at the palace environment.

Shu Wan sat on the chair and rubbed her knees, "I guess."

Wherever there are people, there are eyes and mouths. It is not difficult to get some information.

In the morning, Shu Wan gave a piece of silver to the eunuch on duty in the corner tower, and received the news that Concubine De's brother had contributed to driving away the foreign enemies this time.

The previous dynasty was related to the harem, so Shu Wan guessed that Qi Yuan should come to Changning Palace tonight.

"Why is this palace so much worse than Chuxiu Palace?" Ning Yuan was a little disappointed, "Forget it, let's find a place to sleep first. I'm tired after a long day and I'm very sleepy."

Ning Yuan had a habit of sleeping whenever she wanted, and as her mind and body were highly tense today, she washed herself briefly and fell asleep as soon as she touched the bed.

The lights in the main hall have been turned off, which means that the emperor and his concubines have gone to bed.

Shu Wan changed into a dress and walked into the yard.

The night was deep, with sycamore trees intertwined. In the moonlight, Qi Yuan stood with his hands behind his back. The night was cool and quiet, but it could not stain him in the slightest.

"I have met your Majesty."

Qi Yuan turned around, his eyes as sharp as a falcon, "Shu, you are very courageous."