"Before drinking this cup of tea, the Ai family must remind the queen first. The queen is the princess of Xichu. The court etiquette and the virtues of the woman and the worker of the Ai family do not need to be said much. It was just that the emperor had just ascended the throne and was busy with government affairs all day long. It was rare to go to the last time in the harem. Not only did the few concubines in the harem, but there was only one emperor in Yun Luo's belly."

"As the queen, you are the woman you love. Even if the emperor is in love for a while, the queen must always be sober and advise the emperor to enjoy the rain and dew. The most important thing for the royal family is to spread branches and leaves and extend their children, so that they can last for thousands of years and have people from generation to generation."

"As concubines, you are bound to have selfish intentions, but don't forget that your personal honors and gains are small, your ancestors' family rules, and your country's talents are great. Do you understand these words from the Ai family?"

Such a big talk was nothing more than warning her not to be arrogant because of favor, tolerant and generous, and help Xiahou Lie marry more concubines and have a nest of children to fight for the throne.

His hands were already sore, and Mu Qingwan sneered in her heart. It was such a big threat!

However, he had to smile obediently on his face and responded: "I will follow the teachings of the Empress Dowager."

Only then did Empress Dowager Yun take the tea from Mu Qingwan. The female official next to him watched Empress Dowager Yun drink the tea, and held a vermilion tray covered with a big red silk cloth. It was thought that it was something like a reward. Mu Qingwan hurriedly leaned over and thanked: "Thank you the Empress Dowager for the reward."

"Give a seat."

A palace maid next to her led her to the first position on the left hand side to sit down, and the positions on both sides of the phoenix throne were still empty.

Several concubines also asked her for peace before they each took their seats.

"Chu Ruo, why don't you come and pay tribute to the queen quickly. These are all sisters you will be companion in the palace in the future. Please say hello."

The woman in white named Chu Ruo nodded shyly, moved her lotus steps and blessed her body with a blessing: "Chu Ruo has seen the queen sister, so I wish you all the sisters."

As soon as these words were said, the faces of the concubines became a little stiff, but they tried their best to endure and forced a smile. But Mu Qingwan clearly saw their hands below and suddenly clenched the handkerchief in their hands.

It seems that this Miss Chu Ruo is the concubine that Empress Dowager Yun found for Xiahou Lie. Thinking about it, Concubine Yun is now pregnant, so it is naturally inconvenient to serve the emperor. In order not to let other concubines have the opportunity, Empress Dowager Yun has to find someone to replace Concubine Yun.

After everyone chatted and laughed for a while, a palace maid brought the tea. Queen Mother Yun smiled and said, "This is the blood ginseng tea that the Ai family just ordered to prepare, which replenishes qi and nourishes the skin. Please try it."

"Thank you Empress Dowager." Mu Qingwan and the concubines stood up and thanked each other.

The rose-colored tea is exquisite in the green jade bowl. Unfortunately, Mu Qingwan has not been attracted to such things as ginseng tea since she was a child. However, she had to do it on the surface. Just as she was about to raise her glass and take a sip perfunctorily, a sharp voice came from outside the hall:

"The emperor is here! Concubine Yun is here!"

Today, Xiahou Lie was wearing a black robe, and his figure was even more slender and upright, with his eyebrows and eyes as picturesque. His narrow eyebrows added a bit of coldness to him. Since he appeared, the entire hall seemed to be covered with an oppressive cold air, and there was a thunderous momentum in his voice.

At this moment, he was lowering his head and nervously watching the situation of the woman next to him, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world. It was hard to imagine that such a cruel and cold man had such a gentle side.

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The second update is haha. It’s cold, babies, please be careful to keep warm! I love you!
Chapter completed!