The life swap begins with Consort Hua becoming Lady Qin.

Both men were from Han Bannermen, came from ordinary families, and were gentle in nature.

However, upon closer examination, Consort Xi clearly valued Su Luyun more. This was because Su Luyun was plump and appeared to be a woman who would bear children easily.

Chen Wanyin, on the other hand, was not only slightly inferior in appearance, but also had an ordinary and calm personality. She seemed more like an extra person added on the side to avoid making Su Shi too conspicuous when she entered the mansion alone.

This inevitably gave Su Luyun more to think about.

She felt that she would likely serve the emperor earlier than Chen and become pregnant sooner.

After all, the old nanny from the palace who came to teach her manners had also subtly hinted at the same idea.

Consort Xi is currently enjoying the Emperor's favor in the harem, and Prince Bao is the only remaining adult prince who has begun to perform official duties.

Even though a new sixth prince was added to the harem last year, it would be difficult to shake the status of the mother and son within the next ten or eight years, as the prince is still an infant and his mother is a Han woman.

The world has no shortage of people who can read the wind.

The court was rife with undercurrents, with princes and ministers each having their own agendas, and the harem was filled with long-serving and knowledgeable servants.

If Prince Bao were to ascend the throne one day, then the little princess in the mansion today would become a proper imperial concubine.

Right now, it's just a matter of casually teaching a few more words and making a good sale. Who knows if it might bring wealth and fortune in the future?

Therefore, even before Su Luyun entered the manor, she had already heard bits and pieces about the inner quarters of Prince Bao's manor from the nanny who taught her manners.

The primary consort, Lady Fucha, was of noble birth and came from a prominent family. She was also extremely capable of managing the household. Now she had an eldest daughter and was pregnant with another child, so her position was naturally unshakeable.

Once such a person enters your household, you must treat them with utmost respect and deference, and never offend them in the slightest.

Princess Gao was born with a beautiful face and was also proficient in music. Her father, Gao Bin, had made increasingly outstanding contributions in recent years, and it was clear that her status in the inner quarters was also rising.

Unfortunately, he was physically weak, had difficulty conceiving, and was unlikely to achieve great things.

Princess Fucha is the eldest cousin of the primary consort and entered the household the earliest. Now she is pregnant. Although she is not particularly favored, her seniority and offspring are there, so she should be treated with respect.

There was one person who was truly special.

"Consort Qing is the Empress's niece, and she and the Prince have known each other since childhood, they are childhood sweethearts. It is said that when the Prince was chosen for the imperial concubine selection, she was originally his primary consort..."

The old woman didn't say anything more, but her smile was meaningful.

Su Luyun kept it firmly in mind.

Therefore, on her first day in the manor, after paying her respects in the main courtyard, she hesitated for a moment, then saw Qingying ahead and took a few quick steps to greet her with a smile.

Qingying was initially somewhat surprised.

Over the years, she has been punished repeatedly in the mansion, and the old people in these mansions are mostly opportunistic.

Gao Xiyue's words were the most sharp, and she always took the lead.

Fucha Zhuying was neither competitive nor greedy, yet he never easily got close to her.

The servants below would rather take three steps around Qingzhi Courtyard than see it.

Even those around her, especially Su Xin, have been increasingly emphasizing the rules of the household lately.

She was not unaware of anything.

She simply didn't want to bother her brother Hongli with these trivial matters, so she kept enduring it.

Now that Su Luyun has just arrived, she not only doesn't avoid her, but takes the initiative to get close to her. Moreover, she is so kind and gentle, so Qingying naturally feels a little happier.

Even when Su Luyun asked about Hongli's preferences, she answered truthfully.

"The prince dislikes overly ornate gold and jade, finding it vulgar. He also prefers incense that is not too strong, favoring a subtle and elegant scent."

"He loves tea and also likes porcelain. Sometimes when he sees a rare old item, he can play with it for a long time."

Su Luyun wrote everything down, her eyes growing brighter and brighter.

Seeing that she was listening attentively, Qingying was very pleased. At the end, she gently reminded her, "Actually, all of these things are secondary. The most important thing is sincerity. Brother Hongli dislikes deliberate scheming, hates women who are unreasonable and jealous, and detests women who are unruly and try to flatter him. If you treat him sincerely, you will naturally get along. When the time is right, everything will fall into place."

She then mentioned the flavors of the dishes that Hongli liked to eat most when he came to her room.

Su Luyun was overjoyed.

She had been worried that the prince's most trusted concubine might harbor hostility towards her.

In retrospect, she had worried unnecessarily.

There is probably no one in this world more gentle and generous than Consort Qing, who even shared the prince's unknown preferences with her.

A few days later, someone indeed came to deliver a message that the prince had returned to his residence, and that night, Su Lüyun was the first to serve him in bed.

Su Luyun was overjoyed and immediately began preparing everything according to Qingying's instructions.

The prince dislikes gaudiness, so his clothes cannot be too flashy.

The prince did not care for gold and jade or worldly things, and he only wore two simple hairpins in his hair.

The strong incense in the room was removed and replaced with a lighter scent.

He then personally asked the kitchen for several dishes that Qingying had mentioned and that Hongli usually liked to eat, and laid them out to fill the table.

Even her makeup was deliberately made much lighter.

Su Luyun looked at herself in the mirror again and again. Although she felt that she looked a little fat in this outfit, Consort Qing had known the prince for many years and knew his preferences best, so she couldn't be wrong.

In the evening, Qingzhiyuan specially delivered a letter containing only a few lines of poetry.

Su Luyun held it and examined it for a long time before suddenly understanding.

Consort Qing is giving her some pointers!

The prince loves poetry and books. If she can recite them subtly when the prince arrives, wouldn't that make her seem even more talented?

The more Su Luyun thought about it, the more she felt that Qingying had really put in a lot of effort. She immediately recited those few lines of poetry several times and memorized them.

With everything prepared, she waited expectantly.

Finally, Hongli arrived.

Su Luyun went out to greet them, her face flushed with shyness.

When Hongli looked up and saw her, he paused for a moment and frowned almost imperceptibly.

But he didn't say anything.

After entering the house, he saw the table full of dishes and was lost in thought for a while.

Seeing that he remained motionless, Su Luyun felt flustered, thinking that she had not prepared well enough. Remembering Qingying's words, she quickly said softly, "Is Your Highness busy with official duties today and not very hungry? If you are feeling troubled, you don't have to force yourself to talk. I will keep you company."

Hongli looked up at her, and those words sounded familiar.

Su Luyun was immediately overjoyed.

The teachings of Consort Qing were indeed effective.

The atmosphere seemed to have improved, and she mustered her courage to pour herself a glass of wine.

After drinking half a cup of wine, Su Luyun remembered the poem and felt that the time was right, so she smiled and softly recited the two lines.

Hongli's hand, which was swirling the wine glass, suddenly stopped. He looked up and asked, "Where did you hear that from?"

Su Luyun was taken aback, but dared not lie, so she could only honestly say, "It was taught by Consort Qing. I was thinking... the poem has a very good artistic conception, and perhaps Your Highness likes it."

Hongli remained silent for a long time. After a while, he suddenly put down his wine cup, stood up, and said, "You should get some rest."

"Master?"

Su Luyun quickly stood up.

Hongli turned and left, going straight to Qingzhi Courtyard and staying overnight.

……

The news reached the main courtyard early the next morning.

Ruo Fu spat out his tea and laughed so hard he almost passed out.

"Oh my goodness, what is all this about?!"

Startled, Hailan quickly dropped the account book and rushed forward to protect her stomach.

Ruo Fu couldn't stop laughing; he laughed until tears streamed down his face.

"Two idiots!"

"One dares to speak, and the other dares to believe!"