Chapter 365: The Concubine Who Was Buried with the Emperor VS The Ruthless and Romantic Emperor 13
Inside the main hall of Yihe Palace, the conversation between Concubine Zhuang and Yu Yao was gradually coming to an end.

Concubine Zhuang sat upright on a carved pear wood chair, with a faint smile on her dignified and beautiful face, but there was still a hint of bitterness and helplessness hidden in this smile.

"Lady Qin, you are new here, and you still have a long time to live in this palace. This is a little gift from me, I hope you won't despise it."

Concubine Zhuang said softly, then winked at Jin Xin.

Jin Xin understood and took a few steps forward, holding an exquisite brocade box in her hand.

The lid of the box was opened, revealing a pair of exquisite jade bracelets. The jade was warm and smooth, emitting a soft glow under the candlelight in the hall.

Yu Yao quickly stood up, bowed respectfully, and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your reward. I am very grateful."

Concubine Zhuang waved her hand and said, "Go ahead. Be careful in the harem."

She thanked him again and turned to leave the main hall.

Liuli was waiting outside. When she saw her come out, she went up to her.

"Little Master..."

"Let's go back."

She looked at Liuli, stuffed the reward given by Concubine Zhuang into her hand, and walked back.

Liuli took the box and followed behind.

The master and servant walked along the corridor all the way back to the east hall.

Yu Yao sat on the couch to rest. After a while, she heard Amber come in and report, "My lady, several ladies from Yihe Palace heard that you returned to the palace, so they came to visit you."

Amber has a round face, almond-shaped eyes and a pretty face. She is also a first-class palace maid in the East Palace. Like Liuli, she is responsible for serving Yu Yao personally.

She was slightly stunned, straightened her clothes, and walked out.

As soon as she walked to the door, she saw some very unfamiliar faces.

Their clothes were extremely plain, without too many decorations, and one could tell at a glance that they were concubines who were not favored in the harem.

Yu Yao didn't know who was who.

Liuli stepped forward with great foresight and whispered in her ear, "My lady, the leader is Concubine Shu, followed by Liu Baolin, the one in the middle is Concubine Qian, and the one at the end is Concubine Zhou."

She nodded slightly and looked at the women who came in, examining them inconspicuously.

Lady Shu has a graceful figure and wears a light blue palace dress. Although the style is simple, it is well-cut and highlights her gentle temperament.

Liu Baolin was wearing a plain skirt with a few small flowers embroidered on it. It was simple yet elegant. She had a pretty face and a bit of timidity in her eyes.

Qian Changzai was wearing a beige shirt, which gave him a mature and steady look.

The last Zhou agreed, wearing a light green dress, looking the most inconspicuous, with his head lowered, almost daring not to look her in the eyes.

"How is your Excellency Qin? I hope you will not be offended by our intrusive visit."

Shu Meiren spoke first, her tone somewhat polite and distant.

But she was shocked in her heart. The appearance of this Concubine Qin was so beautiful that it was breathtaking.

Even Concubine Zhen and Concubine Li, who were the most beautiful concubines in the harem, were inferior to her.

With such a look, it’s no wonder that she could transform from a palace maid into a concubine.

Liu Baolin, Qian Changzai, and Zhou Da Ying were also shocked.

The thing that is most abundant in the harem is beauties, but someone as beautiful as Concubine Qin is truly unique.

There was a flash of deep envy in the eyes of several people, but when they thought of themselves, their expressions became gloomy again.

Yu Yao took in their expressions, but didn't care. She smiled faintly, "Thank you for being so polite, sisters. It's my honor to have you visit me. Please come in and take a seat."

After she finished speaking, she made a gesture of invitation and walked in first.

Although Shu Meiren, Liu Baolin, Qian Changzai, and Zhou Da Ying were extremely shocked, they came to their senses at this time, followed him into the hall, and sat down in turn.

Liuli quickly prepared tea and served a cup to everyone.

After some greetings, the atmosphere in the room gradually eased.

Although Shu Meiren, Liu Baolin, Qian Changzai and others were not favored during the Eastern Palace period, they have a new look now that the new emperor has just ascended the throne. They are in good spirits and everyone has a smile on their face.

"Lady Qin has just arrived and has won the emperor's favor. How enviable."

Liu Baolin said softly, unable to hide his envy and jealousy. Yu Yao looked at Liu Baolin, shook her head and smiled bitterly: "There is no favor at all, it's just the emperor's momentary whim. In this harem, who can really get long-term favor?"

Qian Changzai heard this and sighed, "Yes, it is not easy for us sisters to find a place to settle down in this deep palace."

Lady Shu sighed and said, "Your Excellency, you don't know that in Yihe Palace, except for the talented lady Miao who occasionally gets some favor from the emperor, I'm afraid that all of us are almost forgotten by the emperor."

Zhou Da Ying didn't say a word, but just listened quietly, occasionally looking up at Yu Yao, with complex expressions in his eyes.

She was a daughter of an official family from a respectable family and entered the Eastern Palace through a beauty pageant. Unexpectedly, she was not as good as a palace maid.

She couldn't help but touch her face, and a trace of sadness flashed across her eyes.

She thought she was pretty, but compared to Concubine Qin, she was like dirt on the ground.

Even if she didn't want to admit it, she knew it was the truth.

Just as they were chatting, Liuli hurried in to report that Jinxuan, the palace maid beside the Queen, was coming.

Yu Yao frowned slightly, she had just arrived and the Queen's men suddenly came, she didn't know what their intention was.

She looked at Lady Shu and the others with a polite smile on her face, and said apologetically, "Sisters, please sit here for a while. I'll be back soon."

"Sister Qin, go ahead. It's okay for us." Lady Shu smiled gently, her eyes full of curiosity and envy.

Liu Baolin, Qian Changzai and the others also had curiosity and envy in their eyes, but none of them said anything.

Yu Yao pursed her lips and smiled, then walked slowly to the door to greet Jin Xuan from the Queen's palace.

Outside the door, the sunlight shines through the intricate palace eaves, casting mottled shadows, adding a bit of warmth to the Yihe Hall, which is rarely visited on weekdays.

Jinxuan walked over at a leisurely pace, dressed in a proper palace maid's attire, with her hair combed meticulously.

The moment she saw Yu Yao, shock flashed across her eyes.

She had long heard that Concubine Qin was extremely beautiful, but she had never expected that she would be so beautiful.

She didn't know how to describe it, she just felt that the Moon Palace Fairy was no more than that.

Even the extremely beautiful Concubine Li and Concubine Zhen looked a little tacky in front of Concubine Qin.

This shocked expression only lasted for a moment, and Jin Xuan quickly recovered as usual, bowed slightly and said, "This servant greets you, Your Excellency."

Yu Yao noticed Jin Xuan's expression and actions, but didn't care.

She wore a proper smile on her face and asked politely, "I wonder why Miss Jinxuan is here?"

Jin Xuan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing an ambiguous smile, and then slowly said: "The Queen learned that the noble lady had entered the Yihe Palace, and she specially ordered me to come and congratulate her. This is the reward from the Queen to the noble lady."

As she spoke, the little palace maid behind her took an exquisite tray covered with yellow silk, which looked particularly noble.

She gently lifted the yellow silk, revealing a set of jade jewelry and several pieces of fine silk, each of which was a rare treasure in the palace.

Shu Meiren, Liu Baolin, Qian Changzai, Zhou Da Ying and others just walked out. When they saw this scene, envy and jealousy flashed in their eyes.

Then they couldn't help whispering and talking.

"The Queen is so generous. Everything she sees is good stuff."

Liu Baolin said softly, with envy and a hint of bitterness in his tone.

Hearing this, Jin Xuan raised a barely perceptible smile. She looked at Yu Yao and said meaningfully, "Your Excellency is favored by both the Emperor and the Empress, which is truly a blessing for the harem. However, life in the palace cannot be peaceful simply by relying on rewards. I hope that Your Excellency will be more cautious in the future."

Yu Yao's heart was slightly moved, knowing that the other party was warning her on behalf of the Queen, but she remained calm, "Thank you Miss Jinxuan for your advice, I will keep it in mind and will not slack off in the slightest."

She called herself "the young master" to remind the other party that she was the master after all, a noble conferred by the emperor. When would it be the turn of a servant to criticize her?

Even if there is to be a reprimand, it should be done by the Queen. Jinxuan is just a palace maid. What qualifications does she have?
When Jinxuan heard her call herself "this young lady", she instantly understood what she meant, and a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes.

She is a favorite of the Queen Mother. In the past, which of the concubines in the harem would not try to curry favor with her when they saw her?
It would be fine if Concubine Qin didn't flatter me, but she actually put on airs like a lady in front of me. Did she really think that she could run rampant in the harem just because she's pretty?

Although he was dissatisfied with Yu Yao in his heart, the smile on his face did not diminish at all. "I'm glad that you understand. I hope you will take good care of these rewards. The Queen values ​​you very much."

She nodded gently, "Thank you for making this trip, Miss Jinxuan. Please convey my gratitude to the Empress when you return to the palace."

Jinxuan agreed and turned away with the little palace maid behind her.

The sunlight shines on their backs, casting long shadows.

Yu Yao watched them leave and sighed softly. The Queen's reward seemed to be a favor, but in fact it concealed many complicated thoughts.