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When the two people stepped into Ruo Ning Palace, they saw a woman dressed in a red palace outfit sitting on the intricately carved bed. Under the candlelight, she appeared even more beautiful. Her oval-shaped, jade-like face had a pair of dimples that slightly emerged on her cheeks, lightly brushed with rouge, making her cheeks look like a blossoming flower, white with a hint of pink. Her long, black eyebrows were artfully shaped, and her eyes sparkled with life, exuding an enchanting charm.
Hearing the sound of the door, she looked up with a gaze full of confusion. The palace maid behind her hurriedly came forward to pay her respects.
"Consort Qian, may you have good fortune."
Mu Yueqing immediately recognized who it was and slowly stood up with a smile that held a hint of mockery. "So it's Sister Consort Qian. I am here to pay my respects," she said, gently bending at the waist in greeting.
Consort Qian sneered inwardly but maintained her composure as she stepped forward with a smile and said, "I didn't expect my sister to be so beautiful; truly, we cannot compare."
What was originally just a compliment was taken seriously by Mu Yueqing. She lightly touched her cheek and pretended to be shy as she replied, "Sister Consort Qian is too kind; I am just an ordinary beauty and cannot compare to you." With that, she covered her mouth with a handkerchief and laughed.
At that moment, Peach casually remarked from behind, "Your Highness, I think you really resemble the Empress."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of those in the room changed. Consort Qian quickly feigned anger and said, "Peach, how dare you be disrespectful! This is not your place to speak. Besides, the Empress is already in the Cold Palace; how can she be compared to the Imperial Noble Consort?"
Peach hurriedly knelt on the ground and apologized, "Imperial Noble Consort, please forgive me. I misspoke in haste; I beg for your mercy."
Mu Yueqing's expression had turned somewhat unpleasant at first but upon hearing Peach's words, she immediately smiled and said, "Get up; today is a good day. This Palace will not punish you; we must give Sister Consort Qian some face." She smiled at Peach.
Consort Qian remained unfazed as she walked aside and surveyed the room's decorations. Suddenly recalling something, she looked at Mu Yueqing and said, "Look at my memory today; it’s your auspicious day with the Emperor. I came here to congratulate you but forgot to bring a gift."
Not knowing her true intentions, Mu Yueqing could only smile and say, "Sister need not worry; your presence alone brings me great comfort. I just wonder what the Emperor is doing now."
Beside her, Peach hurriedly replied, "In response to Your Highness, tonight the Emperor is hosting a banquet. I have only heard that he is currently drinking and enjoying himself with the ministers."
"Yes, now that you mention it, This Palace remembers. We must leave immediately; otherwise, if the Emperor returns suddenly, it will be difficult for us to explain," Consort Qian said apologetically, nodding at Mu Yueqing before leaving with Peach.
Watching Consort Qian leave, Mu Yueqing lightly furrowed her beautiful brows. She couldn't understand why Consort Qian had come over so suddenly. If it was to make her recognize the situation, then it shouldn't have been at this moment. No matter how she thought about it, she couldn't comprehend and sat back down on the bed, waiting for that person to arrive.
After leaving Ruo Ning Palace, Consort Qian looked back at the palace and smiled lightly. "Peach, what do you think of that person?"
Peach pondered for a moment and respectfully replied, "In response to Your Highness, this servant believes that the Imperial Noble Consort is being rude because of her backing from the General's residence. As for her intellect, I think she cannot be compared to the Former Empress. After all, she still doesn't know how to conceal her brilliance; by then, she won't even know how she met her end."
Consort Qian coldly laughed upon hearing this. "You are mistaken; she is a ruthless character. Her heart is far more vicious than that foolish sister of hers. Perhaps the days ahead will be even more interesting." With that remark, she turned and left.
Meanwhile, in the main hall, although today was merely the Emperor taking in a new consort, if this consort held military power as a general, it would be a different story altogether.
Despite the recent cold weather, the atmosphere in the hall remained lively. Everyone rushed forward to toast, while the dancers on stage wore revealing outfits and twisted their bodies.
At this moment, Mo Xiao Li was melancholically drinking from his cup. He did not refuse anyone who came to toast him; no matter who it was, he accepted all drinks. Li Fusheng had tried to persuade him several times but to no avail and could only watch him with concern.
In such times, he felt even more uncomfortable. In occasions like this, she would always be by his side. Regardless of who else was in her eyes, at least she would still be next to him. But now, everything was gone.
Although he was unwilling to believe that she was responsible for that incident, everything seemed targeted at her. Thinking of what she endured in Cold Palace made him want to hit himself a few times because all of this was bestowed upon her by him.
He didn't know how long had passed; he was already feeling drowsy when General Mu finally cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, it is late; you should return and rest."
Mo Xiao Li finally looked up at General Mu. How could he not know his intentions? A cold smile crept into his heart. If that person had his support, would the outcome be different?
He trembled as he stood up, and Li Fusheng hurried over to support him, saying with concern, "Your Majesty, you have had too much to drink. Servant will help you back to rest."
As soon as he finished speaking, General Mu quickly interjected, "Master Li, today is a day of great joy for His Majesty. You should take him to join Imperial Noble Consort. How can you take him to the sleeping quarters?"
"I... I can go wherever I want without your say-so! We are going back to Qinxiang Garden," Mo Xiao Li said angrily.
At these words, everyone was taken aback. Everyone knew that the former Empress resided in Qinxiang Garden. Did the Emperor still have her on his mind? If this continued, would Mu Junqi be released again?
As the Year-End approached, there were naturally many matters to attend to. The harem seemed quiet, but everyone knew that it was now ruled by Consort Qian and Imperial Noble Consort. Consort Xi remained as she always was, not competing for anything, spending her days at Jinghe Palace serving the Empress Dowager, thus earning her favor.
Since Mu Yueqing entered the palace, Mo Xiao Li had not once visited her sleeping quarters. He was either in Consort Qian's palace or in Tianming Palace, occasionally visiting Consort Xi's quarters.
However, despite this, no one in the harem dared to underestimate the Imperial Noble Consort. Regardless of anything else, her backing from the General's residence made them hesitant to confront her.
Yet just because they did not dare to act openly did not mean there was no hatred towards her. Consort Qian was one such person. Although they appeared to coexist harmoniously on the surface, she constantly sought ways to embarrass her in private.
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