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Today, the maid Lu'er is accompanying Lady Yun.

Lu'er subconsciously touched her bald side, where a hairpin was placed.

There's no other way; I have to use a pad.

Because of a mistake, Yun Meiren almost dragged him bald.

Yun Meiren is good in every way, except she loves to pull other people's hair.

Lu'er suddenly looked at the maid who was doing Consort Zhen's hair with envy.

Why is there such a big difference between two maids?

When Consort Zhen's maid was doing her hair, she broke several strands of her beautiful hair.

There are at least five broken hairs on this dressing case.

If it were Yun Meiren who had five strands of hair torn off, the servants would have to pay a thousandfold in return!

But Consort Zhen didn't say anything.

She's so considerate!

Lu'er touched her hair and suddenly felt a pain in her scalp.

Although Shuang'er was the one who was unlucky this time, it's not like I haven't been unlucky before...

Normally, serving in front of each of the imperial concubines was a good thing that would bring one honor.

If one has excellent skills in dressing and grooming, one will naturally be more favored and valued by the imperial concubines.

But for Yun Meiren, being able to comb one's hair is not a good thing.

If you're not careful, you might accidentally break her hair, and then you'll be in big trouble.

However, Consort Yun valued her beautiful hair highly, so she required all the maids in her palace to know how to comb their hair.

Even if you don't know how, you have to learn.

There are rewards for those who learn well.

Lu'er felt that the women in Yun Meiren's Palace were like donkeys with radishes tied to their fronts...

Fortunately, most people don't have as much hair as Yun Meiren.

If anyone has more hair than her, she'll always find a way to pluck it all out.

Thinking this way, Lu'er looked at Consort Zhen with a subtle, sympathetic gaze... but soon she realized that she should sympathize with herself rather than Consort Zhen.

Consort Zhen's rank was higher than Consort Yun's, and even though Consort Yun had more hair, Consort Zhen only dared to secretly administer fake pregnancy drugs.

But the medicine seemed to have no effect at all.

There was no movement from Consort Zhen's side.

Her hair was thick and smooth, so much so that she didn't even need a hairpin to style her hair into the "Jinghong" bun.

Lu'er could almost hear Yun Meiren grinding her teeth...

As for the matter of giving Jin Meiren a fake pregnancy drug, it was because Jin Meiren herself was foul-mouthed.

They say Yun Meiren is just average-looking, and her hair is nothing special either.

Yun Meiren's Achilles' heel is her hair.

You can say she's bad in other ways, but you can't say bad things about her hair.

Lu'er thought to herself, "Of all people to mess with, why did this beautiful woman have to provoke this jinx?"

Of course, as long as it has nothing to do with hair, Yun Meiren is normal most of the time.

……

Looking at Zhou Mingyi's thick, beautiful hair, Yun Meiren gritted her teeth in hatred.

She began to seriously consider giving Zhou Mingyi a baldness-inducing drug...

Since the false pregnancy pills aren't working, let's try hair loss medication.

However, we need to find out more before we do that.

Yun Meiren said softly, "Sister Zhenfei's beautiful hair is truly enviable. She doesn't seem to care at all about losing so much of it."

"Unlike me, if I lose even one, I'll be upset for a long time."

Zhou Mingyi glanced at her.

She thought to herself that her beautiful hair was a gift from the system.

Although she was born with thick and smooth hair, after the system's enhancement, her hair became even more abundant, thick, and very resilient, so much so that it couldn't be pulled out even with force.

Of course, it would be strange if not a single hair fell out.

So these five strands of hair represent the total amount of hair Zhou Ming lost during the month or so he was in the palace.

However, seeing Yun Meiren's concerned expression, she naturally wouldn't say anything.

Yun Meiren then inquired with a smile, "Sister's hair is so beautiful, do you have any secret recipe?"

Zhou Mingyi was taken aback. "A secret recipe? Of course I have one."

Yun Meiren's eyes suddenly lit up. "Sister, can you tell me?"

Zhou Mingyi thought to herself, "This won't do. It's a product of the system, how can I tell her?"

"Actually, it's nothing. Just eat more sesame balls. Sister Yun can go to the imperial physician to make some sesame balls specifically for you according to your constitution."

Yun Meiren was somewhat disappointed.

Eat sesame balls?

Does this thing actually work?

Could it be that Zhou is deliberately trying to coax her?

Seeing her serious expression, I felt that perhaps she wasn't lying.

Perhaps... we should give it a try?

Having made up her mind, Consort Yun went to the Imperial Hospital immediately after leaving Weiyang Palace.

Shi Liu said, "So, Lady Yun really went to the Imperial Hospital!"

Zhou Mingyi pondered for a moment, "Perhaps it's because His Majesty admires her beautiful hair, and her title came about because of it, which is why she cares so much about it."

Shiliu thought about it and agreed.

"Consort Yun is truly deeply in love with His Majesty."

"Just like our Empress."

Zhou Mingyi's cheeks flushed slightly. "Don't talk nonsense! Which woman in the harem doesn't admire His Majesty?"

Even so, she doesn't love it.

However, you can't say this to Shiliu.

Shiliu, that silly girl, nodded. "That's true."

"In this harem, His Majesty's favor is the source of our confidence."

Shi Liu gradually stopped daring to mention having children.

The women in the harem had longed for children for so many years, but knowing full well that they wouldn't have any, they still had to force it, which made them feel especially miserable.

The story of Jin Meiren is still fresh in my mind.

The harem remained peaceful for a long time.

……

Inside Consort Rong's palace.

"Your Majesty, you are now assisting the Empress Dowager in managing the six palaces, yet Consort Zhen monopolizes the Emperor's favor. Shouldn't we teach her a lesson?"

Consort Rong is practicing calligraphy.

"His Majesty can favor whomever he wants. If I give her a hard time, am I going against His Majesty?"

"Since ancient times, imperial favor has been like flowing water. Zhou Shi sees flowers blooming and brocade, but in reality, she is being overheated. Let her be."

The maid was still somewhat indignant, "His Majesty is really something. He appointed you to assist in managing the six palaces, yet he favors Consort Zhen. Doesn't he care if the people in the palace have something to say about it?"

Consort Rong put down her pen, glanced at the palace maid, and said, "In my opinion, it's not that others in the palace have ulterior motives, but rather that you do, don't you?"

The maid was immediately terrified and turned pale.

"This servant wouldn't dare!"

Consort Rong remained calm and composed.

She fell in love with Emperor Qianwu at first sight during a palace banquet and was determined to enter the palace to accompany him.

If she hadn't entered the palace, she would probably have married Shen Kuo.

Shen Kuo was an adopted son in his family, but his mother always thought he was his father's illegitimate son.

Xue Rong and his brothers used to think the same way.

His family treated him so badly, thankfully she didn't marry him.

If she marries him, Shen Kuo can take revenge on her however he wants.

For Xue Rong, this is already the best possible outcome.

Is there any man in the world more valiant than His Majesty?

Since I have no children anyway, I might as well just continue practicing Buddhism.

As long as they don't cause trouble, when His Majesty passes away, these old concubines can at least live out their retirement in the palace.

With her father around, how bad could things be?

……

Consort Rong was not competitive or greedy, while Lady Yun only cared about her hair.

Only Consort Chen was eager to give birth to another child for Emperor Qianwu.

But what's the use of her working hard alone?

Even if the fertility-enhancing medicine is very effective, it still requires Emperor Qianwu's cooperation.

Emperor Qianwu had not visited Consort Chen's palace for a long time.

Consort Chen was extremely anxious.

"Has the princess entered the palace?"

Granny Chen immediately replied, "Her Highness the Princess is currently dining with the Empress Dowager in the Empress Dowager's palace!"