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Bai Zhan Ke's sudden mention of the green bamboo made Hibiscus feel strange. "Do you think there's something wrong with her?"

He replied, "Zhang Quan De already told me, but I feel that this coincidence is not normal. I have ordered the Fallen Dust to be investigated, I think the results will come soon."

The Zhang Quan De that Bai Zhan Ke spoke of was the eunuch that issued the decree this morning, and also the chief eunuch.

"Thank you." These two simple words already contained all of Hua Mujiao's gratitude towards Bai Zhan Ke.

Even though her heart was separated from Bai Zhan Ke and she hated him for what had happened previously, she still remembered all of his good points in her heart.

"Have you finished eating?" With a doting smile, Bai Zhan Ke took out his brocade handkerchief and wiped the oil stains on the corner of Hua Mu Jin's mouth.

Hua Mujiao felt a bit awkward, and even felt a bit awkward. At first, she avoided him, but Bai Zhanji had one hand on the back of her head, making her act extremely intimate with the man in front of her.

She hurriedly nodded and gave an embarrassed smile as she replied, "I've finished eating."

Withdrawing his hand, Bai Zhan looked at Hua Mujiao with deep emotions, and said, "As the concubine now, you must remember some rules. If he made the slightest mistake, he would be caught by someone else without letting go. This harem is unlike any other place, so you have to be careful with your words, okay? "

Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin instantly frowned.

She didn't need to say that she knew there were so many rules in the harem that they could scare people to death, but it was hard to be careful.

"If you're worried, why did you bring me in? Besides, I'm not a criminal if people don't offend me. This is a principle that I have always followed. As long as those women of yours do not provoke me, I will pretend that they don't exist. "

"Worrying about you and being my woman are two different things."

"…"

Bai Zhan Ke's words left Hua Mujiao at a loss for words. At this moment, she felt that this man, Bai Zhan Ke, was extremely difficult to deal with.

Perhaps it was because she was tired, but Hua Mu Jin let out a yawn.

Bai Zhan Ke saw this and asked, "Are you tired?"

After hearing these words, Hua Mujiao nodded again and again, "Yes, I'm tired."

"Alright, I still have something to take care of. Rest early, I'll be back tomorrow." Clearly, Bai Zhan Ke had seen that Hua Mujiao wanted to chase him away, but he couldn't say it out loud, so he had to give her a way out.

"Alright, alright. Take care then. See you out."

Seeing that she was about to leave, a smile blossomed on Hua Mujiao's face, and she did not try to hide it at all.

With a helpless smile, Bai Zhan Ke shook his head and left.

"Empress, you sure are blessed. His Majesty doted on you so much that even this servant was jealous." In front of the dressing table, green bamboo for the flower hibiscus took out a simple hair hairpin, envious said.

Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Hua Mu Jin forced a smile and said, "Is it a blessing or a curse, who can say for sure? If there's nothing else, you can go down first. I don't like people watching me when I'm sleeping. "

According to the rules of the palace, when a concubine was sleeping, there must be a servant in the hall at all times, so that the concubine could listen if she needed anything.

But Hibiscus vulgaris did not like this rule.

"Empress, did this servant say something wrong to make you unhappy?"

Seeing that Hua Mu Jin's expression was strange, the green bamboo carefully asked.

Hua Mujiao shook her head. She got up, walked to the side of the bed and sat down, then asked, "Green Bamboo, how long have you been in the palace?"

"In reply to the Empress, more than three years."

"Hmm, not too long, but not too short either." Hua Mu Jin pondered for a while, then continued, "Remember, there are some things that shouldn't be asked. Don't say what shouldn't be said, understand?"

Green Bamboo bit its lips in grievance and nodded in response.

"Go and get Pearl. I have something to ask her."

"Yes, Empress."

After carrying the basin out of the palace, Green Bamboo suddenly said to himself, "I thought I'd run into a good master, but it seems like it's still a bit difficult to serve."

A moment later, Pearl, hearing Green Bamboo's message, arrived at the hall. She saw Hua Mujiao, holding a book, engrossed in a book.

"Miss, do you need a servant?"

Pearl's voice caused Hua Mujiao to walk out of the book. Seeing her hand that was wrapped like a steamed bun, he couldn't help but laugh. Your hand is full of good medicine? "

Lowering her head to look, Pearl nodded and answered, "Yes, I'm going up. However, this servant's left hand is not flexible enough, and I still have to get Green Bamboo to bandage this servant's wounds. "

"It's good that you're fine. The reason I called you here is to ask, I have been conferred the title of an imperial concubine, do I need to pay my respects to anyone? "

Lifting her eyes, Pearl gave a serious thought before replying, "Miss, in fact, your position is very high. Except for paying respects to the imperial concubine and the empress dowager every day, there's no need for you to have the same rank as yourself. On the contrary, we have to pay our respects to you every day to those nobles and others of lower status than you. "

Frowning, Hua Mujie instantly found this troublesome.

Although it wasn't much different from what she saw on TV, there were countless women in the harem, and just a day of greeting would be over.

"When does it usually happen?"

"It won't be more than ten minutes, but Miss, you can be at ease. Those noble and refined people will first pay their respects to the empress dowager and imperial concubine before coming to your place. If you find it troublesome, you can occasionally let them pass."

Although Pearl had come from the imperial kitchens, she was still somewhat familiar with the rules of the imperial concubine palace. However, she was curious as to why Hua Mu Jin didn't ask about the green bamboo. Logically speaking, the green bamboo should know something more than she did.

"Hours? Isn't that about six o'clock? Is it really necessary this early? "

Mu Jin still had some understanding of the ancient flower forms, so she would wake up at around 5: 00 to 7: 00 AM. She really couldn't bear it any longer.

It was this point in the laundry room, and it was still like this ever since he was conferred the title of 'Consort' …

"Miss, this is not considered early. The emperor has been in court for a long time, and the court is over. "

"…"

Hua Mujiao finally knew that it wasn't a good idea to be the concubine of a harem.

"Alright, I understand. You can go and sleep. I have to go to bed early, and I still have to fight tomorrow. "

With that, Hua Mujie fell into bed.

Hearing the closed door, Hua Mujiao laid on the bed and stretched out a hand to look at the back of her hand. She suddenly whispered to herself, "I really want to play with my phone, I really want to watch TV, I really want to eat crayfish hotpot, I really want to …"

He was thinking too much, so much that as Hua Mujiao spoke, he fell asleep.

The next day, the sky was just starting to brighten.

"What time is it? Why haven't I called your mistress up yet?" On the second day after the Concubine, if we go to see An Xi, maybe the imperial concubine will blame us. It's really useless! "

Mu Qiu's angry shout woke Hua Mu Jin up. When she opened her eyes, Mu Qiu had already entered the hall.

"I say, Big Sister Jin, quickly don't sleep anymore. Get up so they can properly clean up your things. We won't be able to make it in time to go to the Dew Palace to greet you." It's not like you don't know that the Empress Dowager doesn't like you and me. "My good sister, please wake up quickly. Don't look like you're still in a coma, it's a waste of your face."

Mu Qiu didn't forget to chatter non-stop like a monk reciting scriptures, causing Hua Mu Jin's head to hurt.

"Come on, don't say anymore. Can't I get up?"

Originally, Green Bamboo and Pearl had called Hua Mu Jin several times, but they could only respectfully and quietly reply. As long as Hua Mu Jin ignored them, they could do nothing about it.

Yet, she didn't expect Mu Qiu to come …

After tidying up, the two walked side by side towards the Dew Palace.

But when they arrived at the Dew Palace, they were stopped by the empress dowager's men.

"Esteemed concubines, the empress dowager and imperial concubines have official business to discuss with each other. I request the two empress dowager to wait here for the promotions."

"See, the empress dowager's obviously angry. At this moment, my concubines have long since gone back to their own homes. When the sun rises later, we'll be able to bask them in the sun."

However, Hibiscus vulgaris seemed to have nothing to do with it, yawning non-stop.

"If you can't treat, then don't. I don't have time to stay here and bask in the sun." "Let's go and make up for it when we get back."

As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin turned to leave, but was held by Mu Qiu.

"Aiyo, my good elder sister, you should just stop and rest. If you just leave like this, the empress dowager will definitely blame you. "Just be patient and wait. Don't make people think that you're relying on the emperor's favor. Even the empress dowager doesn't place you in her eyes, so you'll suffer."

Mu Qiu tried his best to persuade Hua Mu Jin, but she was afraid that if she went against the rules, she would be punished again.

It could be seen that Mu Qiu had lived in the harem with care, but this wasn't the way Hua Mujiao had to live.

"Just blame me, it's not like I didn't come. Being blocked outside the hall, don't tell me that I have to wait outside in the open for all to see? Am I stupid? "

After she finished speaking, Hua Mu Jin pulled Mu Qiu and prepared to leave.

Originally, Mu Qiu wanted to struggle free, but he couldn't do anything as his strength wasn't as great as Hua Mu Jin's. He could only allow himself to be dragged step by step out of the Dew Palace by her.

"Sisters, please wait!"

They had only walked a few steps when a pleasant voice came from behind them. The two of them stopped and turned around.

Outside the Dew Palace, Imperial Consort Ye Lai Xin faintly smiled. Her smile was noble and elegant.

She turned her head to speak to the eunuch. "Eunuch, the empress dowager is tired and has already gone to sleep. There's no need for your two younger sisters to have peace today. You can go in and take good care of the empress dowager."

The eunuch bowed respectfully towards Ye La Xin before walking into the Dew Palace.

Following that, Ye Yi Xin gracefully walked to stand in front of Hua Mu Jin and Mu Qiu.

"Greetings to the imperial concubine, esteemed imperial concubine is extremely fortunate …"

Mu Qiu held onto the flower wood hibiscus as he blessed himself and paid his respects to Ye La Xin.

Only, Hua Mu Jin rarely saluted, and her movements were slightly stiff.

"You two little sisters don't have to be so courteous, is this the little sister of Imperial Concubine Xi? When I saw you today, you looked even more beautiful than when I met you at the Harvest Pavilion. It's no wonder that the Emperor dotes so much on you. "

For some reason, Ye La Xin's words made Hua Mu Jin envious.

With a smile, Hua Mujiao replied, "Imperial Concubine is too kind. People always say that people rely on their clothes to saddle their horses. It's just the contrast of fine and beautiful clothes."