Hearing Wan Yuyao's sarcastic reply, Empress Qian sneered without even a glance at her. Instead, she toyed with the wine glass and spoke calmly,
"I'm in charge of the imperial harem and dislike the dominance of His Majesty's favors. It's only right for all the beauties to bloom together."
Neglecting Wan Yuyao, Empress Qian raised her head and announced to Emperor Jingxiao below the golden steps,
"Your Majesty, that girl is Sun Shengsheng, the daughter of the Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi Sun Min. Now in great peace, she dedicates a dance to the autumn festival banquet."
"Well, Sun Shengsheng..."
Emperor Jingxiao muttered to himself as his scorching eyes still lingered on the girl's delicate face. Overjoyed, he studied her affectionate eyes and thin lips. Offset by the fiery gown,
