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But how was this possible?

No, impossible!

She, as a half-grown child, had never been to the Imperial Palace, much less seen Consort Xuan before. How could she possibly have seen through the plans that he had already set up ten years ago?

That year, Uncle Zou Ninghai was responsible for the construction of the emperor's palace in Ruyang. He could do so many things in the palace, so he asked the emperor to accompany him in his entertainment. The emperor agreed.

One day, he was sitting in a sedan chair when he saw the seven-year-old You Xuan selling her body to her father on the streets of Ruyang. He saw her sad appearance in the distance.

Seeing that she was kowtowing and begging for help, a cold glint appeared on his face as a plan formed in his mind.

He bought You Xuan's house on the outskirts of Ru Yang as his housekeeper. He also bought a servant girl and a mama to serve her. No matter how You Xuan asked, the mama and the maid refused to tell him who had bought her.

This went on for three whole years, all the way until You Xuan was ten years old and had her first female form. Only then did he formally appear in front of her as a benefactor, bringing along the best dancers, musicians, and artists. He trained her according to the most beautiful female form in the man's heart.

He told her that he wanted her to do something that only she could do for him, and that You Xuan had long since developed a crush on the unmasked Feng Qianyue. After seeing his handsome appearance, her heart sank, and she gave her all she had for Feng Qianyue.

Three years later, when he felt that You Xuan was qualified enough for his task, he stealthily sent her to Ruyang Palace, waiting for the arrival of the Emperor.

He waited for an entire year, and in the year when You Xuan was fourteen, his father finally arrived in Ru Yang.

Emperor Cheng fell in love with her at first sight and became fond of her that very night. Afterwards, he brought her all the way back to the capital, bestowed her as a third rank concubine, and became the Emperor's favorite concubine. On the way, she was promoted to the position of main First-grade concubine, and according to his plan, he successfully won the title of the Emperor's most respected concubine.

Xuan Fei's plan had all been completed in Ru Yang, and the entire plan was flawlessly executed. Moreover, the housekeeper, maidservants, nanny, and the dancer had all been killed. In the end, only the two of them knew the relationship between him and Xuan Fei.

According to his investigation, the farthest that Lian Meng Yue had gone to was Yao City, so it was impossible for her to know about Consort Xuan.

Feng Qianyue felt as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders, and the stone in his heart fell. He stared straight back at Lian Rue, and his gaze even contained a trace of provocation …

He was Feng Qianyue, and he swore to seize the throne, ruthlessly trampling all those who had underestimated him and tortured him beneath his feet. How could his emotions be dictated by the figure of a mere child who had grown up?

Heh …

His eyes slightly focused as he stared at Lian Rue. The two forces, which were evenly matched, secretly competed with each other.

Once the song was played, Consort Xuan gently descended from the jade plate like a swallow and prostrated herself on the ground. She led the craftsman and the musician to place their foreheads against the ground and loudly said, ”Chenqie wishes the Emperor the highest of blessings and wishes the Empress good luck and peace.”

”I wish the emperor the best of luck and good luck, and I wish the empress a happy and auspicious day!” Everyone kneeled on the ground and shouted after Xuan Fei.

”Good!” The dance skills of my beloved concubine has improved by quite a bit. Furthermore, I have always been concerned with the common people. This is truly a rare opportunity, as well as a reward! ”