In the midsummer of July, the sky was clear and the clouds were clean. Flowers were blooming in this season, and the Imperial Garden was full of fragrance and beautiful flowers.
In the spacious pavilion beside the koi pond, a long table had been set up early, on which were exquisite incense, teapots, and desserts.
When the hour came, the concubines gathered around the table in order.
Where there were women, there were intrigue and controversy. Concubine Xu walked into the pavilion when the eunuch announced her arrival. She greeted the other concubines after paying respect to Noble Concubine Wan.
Gu Yunxi stood behind Concubine Xu's seat respectfully with a lowered head, and glanced at the long table.
She only knew three of these beautiful young women here, and the others were all stra
