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As the eldest princess born to the Emperor and Empress, her mother's status was naturally of the highest esteem.

She was pampered from a young age, which made her arrogant and domineering, with no regard for anyone else.

As for whether his mother approves of Yin Liuli, that's his own business and has nothing to do with Liuli.

……

The painted boat docked.

Yin Liuli helped the old lady of the Duke step onto the island in the middle of the lake, and in an instant it was as if she had stepped into a fairyland.

The area is lush and serene, with swaying flowers and exquisite pavilions and towers built against the mountain in a harmonious and orderly manner.

A pavilion by the water had already been set up with several tables, which were filled with delicacies served in exquisite bowls and plates.

People were bustling around the pavilion.

The concubines and noblewomen of the palace, dressed in splendid robes and adorned with jewels, chatted and laughed merrily.

"The Crown Princess has arrived!"

As the eunuchs chanted in unison, the laughter and chatter in the pavilion abruptly ceased, and everyone rose to their feet.

The Empress, who wore a golden phoenix crown and a crimson robe with dragon and phoenix collars, and whose figure was slightly plump, led the crowd out of the pavilion to greet them.

Yin Liuli secretly observed her. She had a beautiful and charming face, a calm and steady gait, and a pair of phoenix eyes that concealed a sharp edge as she smiled.

Even among a group of women dressed in their finest attire, she stood out as the most dazzling one.

Yin Liuli frowned slightly, barely perceptible. This person was born with the destiny of a phoenix, with profound blessings from her ancestors. She herself must have accumulated a great deal of good fortune to be able to display such an aura of imperial grace.

However, a deathly aura lingered between her brows, making her vulnerable to danger if she came into contact with water, and her life was in grave danger.

Yin Liuli didn't find it strange that such a powerful calamity couldn't even withstand her, the mother of the nation, an empress with an aura of royalty.

"Why did it take you so long, Eldest Sister?"

The Empress stepped forward and took the old lady's hand, stopping her from paying her respects. She smiled warmly and said, "Please keep Fengyi waiting."

"It's all because of Yoona. She was still recovering but insisted on coming along, and I had to coax her to stay."

"I heard you invited His Majesty's newly appointed First-Rank Imperial Lady and Female Assistant, which suits me just fine!"

The old lady exchanged a few pleasantries with a smile, then beckoned to Yin Liuli, "You two come here and greet Her Majesty the Empress."

Madam Zhen subtly tugged at Yin Liuli, leading her forward to pay her respects.

"Your Majesty, I, Zhen, along with my daughter Yin Liuli, pay our respects to Your Majesty the Empress."

"Your humble servant Yin Liuli greets Your Majesty the Empress."

As Yin Liuli knelt in worship, she faintly smelled a medicinal fragrance lingering on the Empress.

Her complexion was rosy and radiant, unlike someone suffering from a serious illness. What medicine was she taking?

Where did that wisp of deathly aura come from?

"Rise."

The Empress slowly glanced at Yin Liuli, a faint smile playing on her dignified face.

"You are the female assistant envoy who was exceptionally promoted by the Emperor. I heard that the eldest princess also took you as her granddaughter."

Seeing is believing, and it's truly remarkable that you've achieved so much at such a young age!

The old lady smiled and said,

"You have no idea how formidable she is! If you did, you'd probably be rushing to claim her as your granddaughter before I even got around to it!"

The Empress smiled and glanced at Yin Liuli.

"Isn't she the one engaged to Yan'er? Before long, she will become my granddaughter-in-law, and Fengyi won't have to compete with my elder sister for her position."

The two women, sister-in-law and aunt, chatted and laughed, their closeness evident in their conversation.

According to my mother and Granny Jin, this Empress was personally arranged to marry the Emperor by the old lady of the Duke. Her family was a prominent clan in the Great Chang Dynasty that had been established for centuries and had played a significant role in the princes' struggle for the throne.

Therefore, even in middle age, the Empress's favor remained undiminished.

"Eldest sister, please take a seat in the pavilion."

The Empress, arm in arm with the Old Madam, looked at Yin Liuli with undisguised satisfaction.

"This child is so adorable, and he looks like he's intelligent and quick-witted!"

Despite her elder sister's disapproval, Fengyi took a liking to it at first sight...

"Guards, place the female assistant envoy in the seat below me."

As soon as she finished speaking, all the concubines and noble ladies turned to look at Yin Liuli, their eyes filled with curiosity, inquiry, scrutiny, and envy...

Who is she?

I've never even heard of this before. How did I manage to win the Empress's favor so quickly?

Filled with curiosity, Yin Liuli bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress."

As soon as they sat down in the pavilion, Princess Chengyi brought Gu Jinyan over to pay their respects.

Gu Jinyan changed back into a light blue brocade robe, which accentuated his tall and healthy physique, making him appear even more dashing and upright.

When that handsome face saw Yin Liuli, it showed a concerned smile.

Yin Liuli nodded slightly.

Princess Chengyi's expression immediately turned displeased when she saw that she was sitting below the Empress.

"Where has Mother placed my seat? Why put someone of unknown origin there!"

"Of unknown origin?"

The Empress frowned. "Isn't Liuli Yan'er's fiancée? I like her very much, so I asked her to come and keep me company."

A hint of resentment flashed in Princess Chengyi's eyes.

"Mother, you've only just met her, what's so special about her? Mother, you don't know, I was tricked when I chose a concubine for Yan'er, she..."

"Please sit down, Mother."

Before she could finish speaking, Gu Jinyan grabbed her arm and whispered in her ear, "We've already agreed, Mother. If you want to go back on your word, don't blame me for doing the same!"

Princess Chengyi glared at her son and had no choice but to sit down.

Seeing her attitude towards Yin Liuli, everyone felt a sense of anticipation, wanting to see what would happen next.

A hint of inquiry flashed in the Empress's gentle phoenix eyes as she beckoned to Gu Jinyan.

"Yan'er, come and sit here with me."

"Yes."

Gu Jinyan bowed and walked over to whisper a few words in the Empress's ear before sitting down next to Yin Liuli in a dignified manner.

The Empress nodded, her face still beaming with smiles.

However, there was an unfathomable meaning in his eyes when he looked at Yin Liuli.

"As far as I know, the eldest daughter of the Yin family should be Yin Yuzhu, right?"

Beside Princess Chengyi, a beautiful concubine dressed in a vibrant begonia-red brocade robe embroidered with peonies suddenly chuckled softly.

"Then where did this female envoy, who claims to be the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Yin's mansion, come from?"

Princess Chengyi scoffed, "He's been raised outside for over ten years, and he secretly returned, keeping it a secret so well that even I only found out recently. How could the Noble Consort know?"

Consort Zhang raised her hand to cover her lips, feigning surprise.

"Really? Raised outside? Then it's hard to say whether it's of our own bloodline..."

"Your Highness, when choosing a consort for the Crown Prince, you must thoroughly investigate the matter. You must not allow anyone to tarnish the royal bloodline!"

Cheng Yi said sarcastically,

"Who knows? Anyway, when they come back, they'll take the young lady's place."

Yin Liuli sipped her tea lazily, a cold smile playing on her lips.

As soon as Cheng Yi sat down, he whispered to the imperial concubine, probably intending to use her as a pawn.

Although she was too lazy to fight with these idle, domestic women, she was not one to swallow her anger.

Don't mess with me!

Let me moisten my throat.

Before she could speak, a stern look flashed across Gu Jinyan's brows, and he said with a half-smile,

"There's no need for Your Highness to worry about me. My Crown Prince's wife is a marriage bestowed by His Majesty. Surely His Majesty's considerations are more thorough than Your Highness's?"