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Li Ruolan always liked to dress up in a gorgeous way. If she weren't of such low status, she would have been wearing a bright red dress today.

She has a striking appearance, and the more extravagant the outfit, the more it shines on her.

Especially the gold and silver jewelry she wore on her head, which would look tacky on others, but on her, it seemed to add a touch of glamour.

So flamboyant and vibrant that even Consort Su found it jarring.

Men always like new things, especially good-looking ones, and when they appear in front of them, they can't help but take a second look.

When Li Ruolan noticed the Emperor's gaze on her, the smile on her lips deepened.

Yunxi stood right behind her, feeling even more eyes staring at them, wishing they could tear Li Ruolan to pieces.

Beauty is a good thing, but being too beautiful and too attractive will inevitably bring jealousy and envy.

Li Ruolan was arrogant and conceited. She only knew that the emperor had noticed her today, and she wished she could stick her eyes on the emperor and interact with him.

These days, many concubines enter the palace, but most of them do not enter the palace for the sake of the emperor.

Li Ruolan is an exception.

She had feelings for the Emperor; otherwise, she wouldn't have overcome so many obstacles to enter the palace.

This is rare; passionate love can truly make a man take a second look.

Now, she wants to stick to the emperor all the time, and can't wait to announce to the world her desire for him.

Mu Xiaoci is such a shrewd man. With so many women in his harem, as the ruler of a country, he naturally needs one who is obedient and sensible.

It's just that I can't show my preference too much right now.

Yunxi watched the banquet begin quietly throughout, trying her best to hide her presence.

Li Ruolan's gaze was so intense that even Consort Su couldn't ignore it.

Jealousy in women is terrifying; Consort Su wished she could get rid of this eyesore right now.

But today's family banquet is attended not only by all the concubines in the harem, but also by the Empress Dowager.

She had to endure it, and only after that could she finally drive Li Ruolan away.

Watching a play, drinking, and exchanging pleasantries.

The banquets were all so dull and boring, and even the words were full of calculation. Every time I spoke, I had to think long and hard.

No one knows how many cups of wine Yunxi drank.

She knew that the Emperor was self-disciplined and would absolutely not allow her to get drunk, much less lose her composure.

But today, he was a little out of sorts.

Even though he knew the Empress Dowager disliked Consort Su's arrogance, he still let Consort Su sit in the Empress's seat, allowing her to gain face in front of the Empress Dowager.

They say it's a deep bond between mother and son, but in reality, you can't really feel that bond.

Yunxi was still pondering.

People are fickle, and she missed too many details in her past life. This time, she must look carefully.

The Empress Dowager's stay will not be long.

They were already tired halfway through the song and dance, but they had to stay until the gifts were given before they could leave.

Soon, the Emperor began to speak, and the various palaces began to offer birthday wishes to the Empress Dowager.

The first choice was the two chrysanthemums of different colors. The flower maid invited by Consort Su was quite capable. She could not only revive the chrysanthemums, but also control their blooming.

When it was first brought to the table, it was still a flower bud. Once the cover was removed, it immediately bloomed and was breathtakingly beautiful.

As for the other gifts, they all seemed inferior.

The Emperor presented a Buddha statue, carved from white jade, by a painter favored by the Empress Dowager, which naturally showed his sincerity.

As for the Li family, Li Ruolan also presented them with a picture of a Buddha statue, not daring to be perfunctory in the slightest.

These are all rare and exquisite items. Just collecting them cost a lot of money and time, and the Empress Dowager must have been aware of their good intentions.

But her face, already covered in wrinkles, showed no expression; she remained indifferent to all of this.

"I am very happy today, Your Majesty is very kind."

"It's a pity that I'm getting old and my health is deteriorating day by day. I should rest early. You can continue your festivities."

With the main character gone, Consort Su and the Emperor lost much of their interest.

But the show wasn't over yet. There were other performances prepared by the concubines after the banquet, which, in principle, should have been watched.

Even Li Ruolan prepared a piece of music, intending to play it for the Emperor.

But before she could get her chance, Consort Su made her move.

After the Empress Dowager passed away, Consort Su regained power and even assumed the role of mistress of the house, serving wine to everyone.

When it was Li Ruolan's turn to drink, it was the strong liquor that was only available on the battlefield.

It has the sweet aroma of fruit wine, but it has a strong aftereffect; you'll get drunk after drinking it.

The wine was poured in front of Granny Gui, so drinking it was awkward, but not drinking it was also awkward.

If you don't drink it, you're disrespecting Consort Su.

If she drinks it, she fears she won't be able to stay sober enough to stand before the Emperor.

Li Ruolan's eyes welled up with tears of grievance, but in the end, it was only because of Granny Gui's words, "The bigger picture is more important," that she finished her wine in one gulp.

When the second cup arrived, she pretended to spill it all over herself and had Granny Gui and Yunxi help her change her clothes.

"That Consort Su is deliberately trying to get rid of me and the Emperor. Heaven knows, the Emperor has only seen her these past few days. Wasn't I dressed up today precisely to catch his eye a few more times?"

"Why! Why won't she give me even the slightest chance!"

"Granny, I want to see the Emperor, I want to..."

……

Li Ruolan was truly drunk; after leaving her seat, she began to speak recklessly.

Fortunately, there were no outsiders here, and Granny Gui covered her mouth.

"Yunxi, Consort Lan is drunk. Go to the imperial kitchen and get some food to help her sober up."

"Yes, Granny."

Yunxi finally spoke, her voice still a little hoarse, but it was so quiet that it went unnoticed.

She had long since become accustomed to hiding herself, and knew how to speak in a way that made people not care at all.

Your tone should be low, subdued, and devoid of any emotion.

That way, people will lose their curiosity, think she's a boring person, and have no desire to continue the conversation.

The moment she went out, she took out the herbal medicine given to her by the imperial physician and put it directly in her mouth.

The herb stimulated saliva production, and I quickly felt much better in my throat.

Clear your throat again, and your voice will return to normal.

Yunxi was still dressed as a palace maid. The palace maids in each palace dressed similarly, with only the head ornaments being different, representing their different ranks.

Her hair was clean and tidy, with only a wooden hairpin in it, and she was usually extremely low-key.

But she was different today; she brought a box of rouge with her when she went out.

Her face, which had been covered by herbs, slowly emerged. She then applied a touch of rouge to her lips, instantly transforming her drab face into a radiant one.

With a face that bears an eight-tenths resemblance to Li Ruolan, such vibrant and intense colors naturally suit her well.

The more flamboyant it is, the more alluring it appears.

She looked at the pavilion not far away and hid herself in the shadows.

Everything we do is a gamble.

I bet Mu Xiaoci will appear tonight.

She was also betting that Mu Xiaoci would remember her.

How could the beauty who went to Wushan with him that night be such a spoiled and ignorant fool as Li Ruolan!

As it turned out, Yunxi's gamble paid off, and Mu Xiaoci finally appeared.

Richard helped him over, muttering things like "Your Majesty, please take care of your health," indicating that the emperor was quite different tonight than usual.

She waited for Richard to go in, and then waited for him to come out. She dismissed the palace servants around her and only took two soldiers to guard outside.

At times like this, Mu Xiaoci naturally dislikes being disturbed and prefers to be alone.

Richard, being the emperor's most favored and perceptive servant, knew exactly what the emperor wanted.

When they left, they dismissed the Imperial Guards, leaving only a few to guard the gate.

After a while, Yunxi emerged from the shadows and calmly walked into the pavilion.

The interior was extremely dark, with only a few candles lit.

I've heard that Mu Xiaoci's birth mother was a concubine of very low rank, and her health was not very good. She became even weaker after giving birth to him.

She loved reading in her spare time, and this pavilion was built for her by the late emperor.

It's a pity that I left too early. So many concubines came and went in the harem, and there were many pavilions and flower terraces. Everyone only heard the laughter of the new concubines and never thought of the tears of the old ones. This place gradually became desolate.

It wasn't until Mu Xiaoci ascended the throne that repairs began.

It's just that it's too quiet here, and even after it's been repaired, hardly anyone comes here on weekdays.

Yunxi found this place by chance when she was studying with Yan Yu in her previous life, and then discovered this secret.

Now, she wants to seize this opportunity to help Mu Xiaoci rediscover some fragmented memories.

The pavilion has two floors. The first floor is very large, and there is a reading room on the second floor. Richard must have known that the emperor would come and had already ordered people to secretly prepare it.

When Yunxi arrived, she could still hear the man's intermittent breathing.

She did not rush forward, but instead blew out the two lamps.

It got even darker inside.

She took the opportunity to lift the blanket from the person on the couch and snuggle into the broad chest in front of her.

"Your Majesty, have you thought of me these days?"

Mu Xiaoci was somewhat delirious, reeking of alcohol, and his consciousness was truly scattered.

He squinted hard, but still couldn't make out the other person's appearance.

Despite being the emperor, he still maintained a degree of rationality in this matter. He subconsciously tried to push the other person away, only to find that he was already entangled with them.

In an instant, the faint fragrance of plum blossoms lingered around his nose. Before Mu Xiaoci could react, her lips were already pressed against his, and she even bit him hard.

"hiss--"

Mu Xiaoci winced in pain, and in a daze, he remembered something.

A seductive and alluring woman who always liked to test his limits.

She calls herself "slave," likes to moan, is weak, and when she gets her way, she laughs like a kitten...

He remembered.

He grabbed her wrist and bit back as if punishing her, pinching her chin and scrutinizing her face closely.

"Who exactly are you?"

The two locked eyes, and he saw only a pair of alluring peach blossom eyes, looking at him with a mischievous smile.

"I am the Emperor's person..."

Even though she was being pinched in pain, she still had a smile on her face. She even boldly and proactively lifted his clothes, and her restless little hands went down, leading him to self-immolation.

It all felt like a dream; Mu Xiaoci herself had forgotten how it all began.

All he knew was that when he woke up, he was lying on the bed in a disheveled state, his clothes in disarray.

There was no one beside him; there was no sign of anyone else remaining.

No, there is.

He looked at the scratches on his arm and the scabs on his bitten lips.

—And, a jade pendant by my pillow.

This woman is here again.