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From afar, the sweet fragrance of the peony flower could be smelled. The fragrance of the peony flower was originally not strong, but it could be smelt from afar, which really confused Xue Fu. Another turn and the Peony Garden would be here.

Just like everyone else, it was Xue Fu's first time seeing such a beautiful and multi-species peony. A few bright colored butterflies fluttered among the stamens, as if mesmerized by the beauty of the garden with them.

Xue Fu finally understood why the little girl compared the yufei to a peony. Only the beautiful and peerless yufei would be able to match up to such a noble beauty.

A eunuch in charge rushed over from outside the garden and stood by the door. His sharp voice pierced through the air as he shouted, "The emperor has arrived —!"

This shrill and unpleasant voice not only scared away the flying rainbow butterflies, but also disrupted the appreciation of the various dresses. The ladies immediately became disordered, and like the first two times, they all quickly kneeled on the ground and shouted towards Senior Servant Liu, "Long live our Emperor!"

The garden, which had been smiling sweetly, became so quiet that one could hear their own heartbeats. Following that, there was the sound of steady, forceful footsteps coming from outside the garden. Everyone kneeled down tightly, remembering Senior Servant Liu's words. If you want to kneel down, you're not allowed to raise your head!

When the sound of the footsteps finally disappeared, there was still no one who called them to their feet. Bai Yuqi who was at the side began to massage her knees. On the other hand, Xue Fu had been practicing martial arts since he was young, so he did not feel anything while kneeling on the limestone ground!

"The Emperor has an edict —!" It was still the same eunuch's voice. All the girls did not move, waiting for the order to be passed down. All of their expressions were grave and their bodies tensed up. Only Xue Fu's mood could be considered as calm, she did not want the harem, but wanted to live a free life!

"According to the investigation of the Ministry of Rites, the following women are virtuous and intelligent, and are well-versed in books and gifts. Today, the Emperor has directly conferred her title and her name will be recorded in the golden book!" As soon as the eunuch's voice faded, the maidens were shocked and doubtful. They were afraid that he would continue to read out the words, but at the same time, they were also afraid that he would continue to read them out loud. If he was not chosen, then he would no longer have the chance to remain in the palace. Even if he were to be chosen again after three years, he would have already surpassed his age.

"The Liu family's General Liu has achieved great success, and is completely loyal to the court. His daughter Liu Huiyun is directly conferred the title of official second rank Consort Yun! The Bai Clan's Prime Minister Bai is an important subject of the previous dynasty, they have obtained countless contributions, they are completely loyal to the imperial court, their daughter Bai Xue Fu is directly conferred the title of second rank Snow Concubine, Bai Yuqi is bestowed the title of second rank Qi Concubine, the Jian Clan's written statement is meritorious for the imperial court, their daughter Jane Yalan is bestowed the title of fourth rank Orchid Consort … "

"The above empress dowager can stay in the imperial harem today to receive rewards from Imperial Concubine Yu's palace. All those who have not thought of their names will be made slaves and will be assigned tasks by Senior Servant Liu!" As soon as Eunuch's shrill voice faded, the crowd burst into an uproar. Weeping and laughter, intertwined together at this moment in shame, filled the entire peony garden in shame.

"Why aren't you thanking me?" The eunuch gritted his teeth and glared at the crowd. Only then did everyone hurriedly pay their respects, and loudly shout towards the curtain, "Thank you, your majesty the Emperor for your grace!"

From beginning to end, the lofty Emperor didn't say a single word as he coldly watched from the side.

Xue Fu exhaled lightly. Finally it was over. Her father had done well and was loyal to the court! She laughed coldly in her heart. It seemed that the emperor was truly confused. The emperor was about to place the blade on his neck, yet he said that the emperor was loyal! Listening to the waves of weeping in her ears, and watching the girls being dragged away one by one, she finally understood her companion, Jun Ru Hu's words. The cruel and bloodthirsty Emperor of Yue Ye, he was truly ruthless!

The names that Eunuch Liu had just read out all came from people of some background in his family. The daughters of normal people wanted to fly up the tree branches and become phoenixes, but they were demoted to slaves instead.

"NO!" Before she was dragged away, the little girl who had just offended the yufei suddenly used all her strength to break free from the little eunuch's hold. She rushed in front of her father-in-law and scrambled around to hug his legs, crying loudly: "Eunuch! Eunuch, you cannot demean me to be a slave. I have the jade hairpin of the yufei Empress, I beg you, please let me go! "

While crying, the little girl pulled out the gold jade hairpin with yufei hairpin on it from her head. With trembling hands, she held it up to her father-in-law's hand. The eunuch took the hairpin and glanced at it. It was indeed the one and only hairpin bestowed by the emperor to the yufei, but this did not mean that it could shake the emperor's determination. Holding onto this hairpin, he was momentarily troubled.

After the eunuch returned to the pavilion, perhaps he had asked the Yue Ye Emperor for instructions, and walked out of the pavilion after a short while. He said to the little girl, "Your majesty the Emperor bestowed favor and bestowed you with the title 'Hua' from a sixth rank noble.

The little girl was overjoyed. Her forehead heavily knocked against the ground as she sobbed with joy, "Thank you, your majesty!"

"Let's return." The eunuch shook the horsetail whisk in his hand and turned around to walk towards the back of the curtain. The little girl hurriedly used her hands and legs to crawl back to the side of the crowned 'beautiful girls' who were grinning from ear to ear. The tears on her face sparkled golden in the sunlight and rolled down her cheeks.

"Shameless azaleas!" Bai Yuqi rolled his eyes and looked at her. Ever since he was compared to the little girl who looked like a rhododendron, he had been holding his breath. She secretly swore in her heart that one day, she would become the most beautiful tree in the Peony Garden!

Since childhood, she had always been held in the palm of others' hands. When had she ever been humiliated like this before?

The little girl slightly lowered her head and did not strike back. Her heart was still beating fast. That moment of danger just now was something she would never forget for the rest of her life.

The Peony Court was once again quiet. The crowned Elementary Scholars were still kneeling on the ground, the golden sun gently enveloping their bodies. Each of them had immortal bones, and their jade-like faces were bewitching. They were like blossoming flowers, and under the protection of the golden sun, even the peonies behind them had lost their color.

The little girl couldn't compare them to rhododendrons, no wonder Bai Yuqi hated them so much.

Xue Fu was the same as everyone else; from the moment he knelt, he didn't dare look up, and his heart was at ease. His left hand slowly grasped the medicine bottle hidden at his waist, tightly gripping it. Due to the exertion of strength, his jade-like knuckles turned white. Before her departure, her father had said that if she died, then Yue Ye would die!

She wasn't a great woman. Naturally, she wouldn't sacrifice herself to protect a bloodthirsty man, even if he was so high and mighty! He started to feel ashamed and felt a little pain under his knees, but the mysterious Yue Ye Emperor still didn't give him a chance to rise. The usually calm Xue Fu started to grumble in his heart.

He had just complained about it when a series of light but steady footsteps came from the front. There was no need to raise his head, Xue Fu could already feel a terrifying aura blowing towards him. A chill went down her spine, and she even started to wonder if the rumored Emperor of Yue was actually a monster, how could he give off such a cold and charming feeling.

"Eunuch Li, send all my beloved concubines back to the palace." A voice that sounded like a monstrous genius came from above him. This voice was very cold, like ice hanging from the edges of an eaves in the middle of winter. The wind blew it down to his neck, then it froze his entire body. A cold and charming voice floated into every corner of the Peony Court. It was very cold, but it was also very familiar …

Familiar? How could he be familiar with a male voice that he had never even seen before? In these seventeen years, the only person that had barged into her life was that handsome youth under the Pear Blossom Tree three years ago. The youth had a pair of cold eyes and an indifferent expression. He promised her that he would return in a year. "Like a gust of wind, it swept across the mountaintop and disappeared without a trace!

Xue Fu suddenly raised his head and risked his life to look at the man who was so far away that he could not look up to him! Then he was stunned. It really was him! It was a familiar face that was almost buried in her memories! In these three years of reincarnation, apart from adding a layer of coldness and domineering aura to his face, nothing had changed!

However, this slight change was enough for her to experience it deeply … He was no longer the young man who smiled contentedly after putting pear blossoms on her hairpin and allowed her to return in a year. He was the exalted Emperor of Yue, the Son of Heaven of the State of Yun Yue. He was surrounded by beautiful women, all of them singing and dancing for him!

"How dare the Bai Clan!" Eunuch Li bellowed, everyone had their heads lowered in fright, only Xue Fu remained staring at the Blood-Thirsty King, with his head held high.

This was the Emperor, the Emperor of Yue Ye, the Emperor of Yue Ye, who had killed his brothers and sisters. The emperor's heart felt as if it had been slashed by a sharp sword, and because he raised his head, tears never flowed out of his eyes.

The entire palace was enveloped by a warm, blazing sun. However, above her head, the blue sky that was just beginning to turn dark and grey. It was as if her heart, at this moment, was secretly filled with pain and loss … Even the warning from the Eunuch Li could not be heard. The feelings of a young girl that were hidden in the bottom of her heart for three years were suddenly shattered into pieces at this moment.

"What is it? Has my beloved concubine ever seen me? " Yue Ye didn't get angry, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, showing a mocking smile. Although the smile was eye-catching, it was as enchanting as a flower.

These words caused Xue Fu to struggle out from the painful swirl of disappointment. He hid himself under that white face in shock, as if he had never experienced such a thing in the future. She finally lowered her head, and her gentle and calm voice leaked out from her mouth, "Xue Fu has never seen Your Majesty before."

These words sounded as if they were filled with anger. Yue Ye only gave an evil smile, and didn't ask any further questions. The deep red corner of her robe fluttered in the light from the corner of her eye as she turned and walked out of the Peony Garden, leaving behind only a faint fragrance of his ambergris.

He had forgotten about her. Even the figure that was left behind for her was so resolute. Yet she had never erased him from her memories! However, from this moment onwards, she would completely seal him in her memories, never to open!

The Yue Ye Emperor in front of them was a brand-new person, and this would be the first time they met!