Jia Lian was left red-faced and speechless by Gu Qingyus sharp words, though she was furious inside, she didnt dare to speak out against her because Gu was the Emperors beloved Consort Zhao, and with her aunt still not back in the palace, Jia decided to endure for now and wait until her aunt returned before settling scores with them.

  After making up her mind, Jia Yuen smiled slightly at Gu Qingyue and politely saluted: "Sister Shao Yis teachings are correct, younger sister understands, and will definitely remember older sisters words. Since Sister Shao Yi has also come to see Yan Mei, then younger sister wont disturb you both, so younger sister will take her leave first."

  Jia Lian was still as arrogant as ever, and after speaking with Gu Qingyue, he didnt say any polite words to Yan Xijun either, but instead led the group of consorts she brought along away.

  Looking at the group of women walking away, Gu Qingyu smiled lightly with disdain. That woman Jia was so arrogant, but she would eventually get her comeuppance. However, these things were no longer her concern; she hadnt forgotten her purpose for coming here.

  "Yan Mei, sister has come to see you, and not even offering tea to entertain your sister? Dont you understand even this little courtesy?" Gu Qingrou sat casually in the chair where Jia Lixian had sat, looking at Yan Xijun with a bland expression.

  "Go and brew a pot of good tea!" Yan Xijun instructed Wenqin to make tea, then looked at the elegant woman sitting there calmly and said politely: "Sister has met Sister Zhao Yi, what brings you here today?"

  "Sister just came to see you!" Gu Qing said softly, pointing with her slender hand at the opposite side, "Little sister come and sit down, sister wants to chat with you!"

  After Dai Yan carefully sat down, Gu Qing Rou smiled and asked: "Little sister, are you getting used to living in the palace?"

  "Its okay."

  "Yes, sister will tell you, in the palace one must be cautious with words and actions, and try not to cause trouble. Like today with Jia Mei Ren making a scene, dont follow their lead too much, do what you should do, or else youll be bullied by them."

  "Thank you for your advice, sister. I understand now!" Yan Xijun nodded slightly impatiently. What was the point of saying all this? Was she here to chat idly with her in her palace?

  "Concubine, please have some tea!" Wen Qin held a pot of freshly brewed tea and poured it for Gu Qingrou after which she retreated to the back of her master with a gentle and polite demeanor.

  Gu Qing gently picked up the tea cup and took a light sip, praising: "Mmm, good tea! My sister is really fortunate to be able to drink good tea every day."

  "Sister likes it and drinks a few more cups, come over whenever you want to drink again, little sister asks Xunqin to make tea for you."

  "Hmm, that wont do, Id like to drink such delicious tea every day too." Gu Qingyu picked up her teacup and took another sip of tea. "Can you ask that girl to teach my daughter Rong some tea skills?"

  Yan Xijun was slightly stunned by Gu Qingrous request, but then she saw Gu Qingrou wink at her, and being the intelligent person she was, she immediately understood what was going on. She must have something to say to her, which is why she had dismissed all these palace maids.

  Yan Xikun nodded and smiled: "Okay! Wenqin, take this Ronger girl downstairs and teach her how to make tea properly!"

  "Yes, Master." Wen Qin bowed and followed Gu Qingrous personal palace maid to a side hall.

  Gu Qingyu saw that there was still a beautiful palace maid standing in the great hall, who looked somewhat familiar. After taking a closer look, she suddenly remembered that this palace maid was originally one of the palace maids by the side of the Empress, and she gave Yan Xijun a signal with her eyes.

  Yan Xijun understood and immediately said to Xue Lian: "Xue Lian, you also go down and help, we dont need your service here anymore."

  "Yes, Master." Xue Lian bowed and left, slightly furrowing her brow in thought. She wondered why the master had hurried them all away, was there some unspeakable secret between him and Gu Shao Yi?

  Xue Lian was suspicious of their relationship, but she couldnt stay there either, and reluctantly retreated.

  Xue Lian led the other palace maids out, Yan Xiu Juns handsome face was cold, and he asked directly: "Speak, what do you want to see me about?"

  "Hey, Yan Mei, as soon as others leave, you give your sister attitude. You change your face really quickly!"

  "Dont be polite with me, youre here on his orders!"

  Gu Qings lips curved into a gentle smile, but her eyes didnt hold a hint of amusement: "Heh, little sister is indeed clever, no wonder Master would entrust such an important task to you."

  "Haha, clever? If I were clever, I wouldnt have been taken advantage of by him!"

  "Its your good fortune from past lives that you can serve the master, many girls are willing to do things for him with all their heart, but he still looks down on them!"

  "Hmph," Yan Xijun hummed in disagreement, still feeling lucky to have run into that mysterious man in white, who should be her bad luck for eight lifetimes.

  Gu Qingyu saw Yan Xijuns disdainful expression and was very angry, a surge of anger rising to her chest. What she couldnt bear most was others being disrespectful to their master. Their master was such a refined and elegant young nobleman, no man in this world could compare to him.

  "Dont you dare be disrespectful to Master, Yan Xi Jun! Im warning you, if next time your attitude towards Master is still so indifferent, watch out or I wont go easy on you!"

  Looking at Gu Qingrous furious face, Yan Xijun looked at her in confusion and asked disdainfully: "Is he that important to you? Is it necessary to maintain him like this?"

  "He is the most important person in my life, he saved me when I was in trouble and took me in. At that time, I vowed to fulfill his wish!" Gu Qingyuan said this with determination, her hand grasping the teacup so tightly that the veins on the back of her hand were visible, clearly showing how agitated she was.

  "Wish? Go ahead and fulfill his wish then! Are you going to get back on topic or what did he send you here for?"

  Gu Qingyu cautiously glanced around, seeing no one, before lowering her voice to say: "The master told you not to worry so much, just stay here peacefully. Although youve been demoted to a beauty, hell think of a way to let you regain imperial favor."

  "What can he do?"

  "This is none of your business. Since Master wants to help you, I wont stand idly by either. I will let the Emperor reinstate you as a Concubine."

  "Oh," Yan Xijun responded faintly. She wasnt interested in the title of Crown Princess, what she was interested in was the identity of that man in white clothes.

  "Who is the master in your mouth?"

  "Hehe, are you interested? " Gu Qingyu smiled softly and swirled her tea cup, "Youll see him soon, in less than a month!"