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Chapter 198 Palace Intrigue World: A Harem Pierced Through Like a Sickle VS An Awakened Emperor with

Once there were no outsiders left in Qianqing Palace, Su Jinyue stepped forward. She quickly walked a few steps to Xiao Jing'an, grabbed the armrest of the chair, and nervously asked him questions.

"Xiao Jing'an, should I go back now? Isn't the Empress coming to my place soon? If she finds out I'm not here, that would be terrible!"

Xiao Jing'an looked at the nervous Su Jinyue and couldn't help but laugh.

"You're afraid of me? Aren't you pretty bold when you're cursing me in your heart?"

Su Jinyue pouted and said unconvinced, "How can that be the same? What I say in my heart isn't only for you to hear, is it? Even if you want to punish me, you have no reason to do so."

However, if the Empress's men find out that I am not properly confined to the palace, then I am doomed!

"Xiao Jing'an, this is a very serious matter, and you're still laughing!"

Su Jinyue was so anxious she was almost jumping up and down, but Xiao Jing'an didn't seem to care about her at all.

Su Jinyue even suspected that Xiao Jing'an might be dissatisfied with her, which was why he was thinking of using someone else to do his dirty work.

"Xiao Jing'an, considering how much information I've provided you, please have someone send me back right away."

At worst, at worst, I'll never think badly of you in my mind again, okay? ..."

Su Jinyue was so anxious that she didn't care about anything else. She grabbed Xiao Jing'an's arm and pleaded with him in a soft voice.

At this moment, Xiao Jing'an's arm was being held by Su Jinyue's soft hand. He felt no impatience or disgust towards Han Wanyue. Instead, he felt a faint sense of satisfaction.

"Xiao Jing'an~~" Su Jinyue was still unconsciously acting coquettishly.

Xiao Jing'an also knew the principle of moderation; going too far would make it seem fake.

"Alright, you don't need to worry. Li Derang has already replaced all the palace maids and eunuchs in your palace. They are the Empress's people, and they will handle it."

"Really?" Su Jinyue was pleasantly surprised, not expecting Xiao Jing'an to have made such a thorough arrangement.

However, Su Jinyue came to her senses and, thinking about what had just happened, couldn't help but look at Xiao Jing'an with some suspicion.

"Xiao Jing'an, you didn't do this on purpose, did you? You just wanted me to bow down to you, so you didn't tell me!"

Listening to Su Jinyue's inner thoughts, Xiao Jing'an felt inexplicably guilty. He coughed lightly, pretending not to hear Su Jinyue's inner question.

"Alright, I haven't finished reviewing the memorials for today. Go and have some fun by yourself. I have to get back to work."

With that, Xiao Jing'an got up and walked towards the study.

Su Jinyue silently watched Xiao Jing'an's somewhat hurried back and said something leisurely.

"Brother Xiao, if you want to do something even more outrageous, it's not impossible. Just tell me, and maybe I'll agree..."

Xiao Jing'an stumbled, his back looking even more disheveled.

He gritted his teeth. Su Jinyue was too vindictive. He was just teasing her. Did she have to use Han Wanyue's tone to disgust him?

But what if, after hearing Su Jinyue's words, Xiao Jing'an felt a growing urge to act?

The next day arrived quickly. Su Jinyue was only a low-ranking concubine and was confined to her quarters by Xiao Jing'an. It was not appropriate for her to be high-profile in this situation.

Therefore, Su Jinyue had the palace maids style her hair into a low-key bun, and she only wore two or three simple and unassuming pieces of jewelry.

Afterwards, Su Jinyue put on a light blue palace dress, trying her best not to attract attention.

When Su Jinyue arrived at the Empress's palace, the five or six people who had been granted the title of Changzai along with her were already there. After Su Jinyue took her seat, several other concubines sat at the very end of the table behind her.

Su Jinyue couldn't help but feel relieved, because due to her confinement, Su Jinyue had always worried that she would sit at the very back.

Sitting at the very back isn't a problem, but it's too close to the door. The palace maids coming and going always bring in a draft, and now that the weather is cold, being exposed to the cold wind is really unpleasant.

Although Su Jinyue is still close to the bottom, she has two or three other women supporting her, which makes things a little easier for her.

Su Jinyue subtly observed the entire hall. Not everyone had arrived yet, and Empress Jiang Lingyao had not come out.

The seats for the two imperial concubines were also empty, and Consort Chun, who had been promoted to the rank of concubine due to her beauty, had not yet arrived.

Of all the people who have come, the one Su Jinyue needs to pay attention to is Consort Wei, who is nominally Wei Yanxi but is actually Wei Xueying, a concubine's daughter.

The others who were abnormal had their cheat codes absorbed by Kong Kong, and there was another one who came from another time, but she had no means to rely on. If she were smart enough, she should know to keep a low profile. Jumping out now would be suicide.

Su Jinyue was secretly observing Consort Wei. She was bound to the Favored Concubine System, and her main purpose was to gain Emperor Xiao Jing'an's favor.

The woman who tried to seduce Xiao Jing'an in the Imperial Garden was instigated by Consort Wei. Although she didn't succeed, it shows that Consort Wei is no pushover; she wanted to cause trouble as soon as she entered the palace.

Su Jinyue did not miss Wei Changzai's determined ambition, but she did not know what Wei Changzai was going to do next.

It was almost time, and the two imperial concubines arrived together.

Consort Shen Qiubai was dressed in a very conventional manner. She had transmigrated from the apocalypse and currently only wanted to give up and had no interest in Xiao Jing'an.

Su Jinyue really didn't know what to say about Han Wanyue's (Consort Han's) attire.

As mentioned before, Han Wanyue is a rebellious girl. Today, she came to the Empress's banquet with smoky makeup, her clothes were glittering, and she had many sparkly ornaments in her hair.

She was like a walking, human treasure chest. Su Jinyue was speechless. Was Han Wanyue trying to blind Xiao Jing'an with her beauty?

Fortunately, Su Jinyue was sitting far away from Han Wanyue. She didn't see that Consort Shen, who was sitting opposite Han Wanyue, had already turned her head away and covered her eyes with her hand. She guessed that the stinging light was hurting her eyes.

The Imperial Concubine has arrived, and the Empress will be coming out soon.

Although there is a difference in status and rank between the Imperial Concubine and the Empress, their maternal family influence is actually about the same. Even the Empress cannot be too arrogant.

However, when the Empress came out, she looked quite natural, but when she saw Han Wanyue's attire, she visibly froze, clearly not expecting this scene.

The Empress was also puzzled. Han Wanyue was not like this in her previous life. Could it be that Han Wanyue hid herself too well in her previous life?

Empress Jiang Lingyao was preoccupied with her own thoughts, but without delay, she walked to her seat and sat down naturally.

She glanced around and asked, "Sisters, I've been in the palace for over two years now, and I'm not familiar with many of you anymore. I thought I'd get everyone together so we can all get to know each other. Is everyone here?"

The beauties present exchanged glances, and then Wei Chang, who was sitting next to Consort Chun, boldly spoke up.

"Your Majesty, Consort Chun has not yet arrived. Is something keeping her waiting?"