The northern part of the Empire was hit by a blizzard that hadn't been seen in decades, displacing hundreds of thousands of victims, and many chose to head north to the wealthy areas of the upper capital. Many people chose to flee north to the wealthier parts of the capital. Zhao Qingli distributed his family's wealth and set up a congee shelter to help the victims, and he did it himself, which made him highly respected for a while. When the disaster was over and the displaced people returned home, Zhao Qingli suddenly locked his door and disappeared from the eyes of the people in the capital. The world praised the Zhao family as a clear stream in a turbulent world, and the daughter of the Zhao family was virtuous in times of prosperity and caring for the people in times of chaos. There were even rumors that Zhao Qingli was the Goddess of Heaven's Choice, and that the disaster ended so quickly because the Goddess had come to the rescue of the people.

Two months later, at the palace banquet, Zhao Qingli returned to the public eye in an unexpected way. At that time, the disaster finally ended completely, the emperor set up a banquet to discuss the merits and rewards, Zhao Qingli is the emperor's hand-picked must attend the person. However, on the day of the banquet, Zhao Qingli was late.

"This Qing Li County Lord is so powerful, do you really think you can do whatever you want just because you saved a few victims, even His Majesty and His Majesty don't put it in their eyes."

"I heard that she never went out for the past two months, could it be that she has contracted a strange disease?"

"Prefectural Lord Qingli has arrived!" Zhao Qingli finally arrived. In a split second, the entire room fell silent. Wrapped in a fiery red cloak, dressed in a fiery red long skirt with very exotic features, her lotus steps moved lightly as she walked from afar, dazzling the four seats with her beauty. She was obviously not a girl yet, but her long hair was pinned up high, her forehead was decorated with a beautiful phoenix flower, her skirt was adorned with silver bells, and her graceful steps were crisp; She used a red veil to half cover her face, the tip of the nose under the hidden, it looks more like the flow of eyes looking forward to the glory; the most amazing thing is that her red cloak is filled with a branch of thick red feathers, walk with the wind and trembling, as if behind the fire, the wind and the wind. Seen from afar, as if behind the burning fire. She was like a goddess of flame descending to earth, charming and mysterious, but her expression was extremely cold. She saluted and stood up, raising her hands and feet in a graceful manner, demonstrating the legacy of a century-old famous family.

The gazes of everyone present gathered around Zhao Qingli, either in surprise, admiration, jealousy, or worship, except for one person. "Qingli ......" Cheng Mingzhao looked at the dazzling Zhao Qingli from afar with complicated eyes.

The emperor was stunned for a long time before he regained his senses and waved his hand to signal the start of the dinner party, and immediately there was a burst of songs and drums.

Between the drinks, Zhao Qingli sat quietly on the position, not talking to anyone, like a poppy flower blooming alone, independent, exuding a mysterious allure. The Empress, who was on a high platform, looked at Zhao Qingli from afar and asked Qin Wan'er beside her with a puzzled face, "What has happened to her, why has she changed so much?"

"Daughter also does not know, only heard that these two months, she closed the door all day, seems to have invited a number of famous chefs in Jiangnan to make snacks for her."

"Make dim sum? Then she and the Ming Dynasty can still have contacts?" "No, Ming Chao never goes in and out behind my back, I trust him."

Although Qin Wan Er said that, but things must be bad, the queen is still a little uncomfortable. She hesitated again and again, but still had someone call Zhao Qingli to her side to talk back. Under the veil, the corners of Zhao Qingli's mouth lifted slightly. "Look, Empress."

Zhao Qingli lowered her eyes, her voice was still clear and cold, out of place with a colorful dress, falling into the Empress's eyes everywhere through the strange.

"The County Lord's dress today is very different from the past, it really brightens up the eyes of this palace."

"Your Majesty, before my father died, he told me that his biggest regret was not being able to personally thank Your Majesty for defending the Zhao family and preserving the Zhao family's reputation for a hundred years. After my father left, His Majesty and Your Majesty took pity on my daughter and made her a county princess to protect her for the rest of her life. I have done nothing for the court or the country, so I am ashamed to receive this great favor. Although I am a woman, I think I can do what I can for the people. The fact that this natural disaster has passed so smoothly is a sign of our dynasty's prosperity. Qing Li is wearing red today to congratulate His Majesty and Your Majesty, may this peaceful and prosperous world last forever, long live the Emperor!"

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The more Zhao Qingli spoke, the clearer and higher her voice became, and at the end of her speech, she even knelt on the ground and kowtowed to the Emperor. The emperor, the empress, and everyone else present were stunned. Although Zhao Qingli's words are suspected to be flattering, the words are powerful and sincere. After that, all the people stood up at the same time and bowed to the emperor, even the empress rose to her knees:

"May this peaceful and prosperous world last forever, long live the Emperor!" "Hahaha! Good! Good! All ministers rise!"

The Emperor was momentarily excited, throwing out his large sleeves and laughing out loud. He looked down at Zhao Qingli, who was kneeling humbly, and remembered the rumors of the "Heavenly Chosen Goddess" folklore, and a great sense of accomplishment welled up in his chest. At that moment, Zhao Qingli seemed to sense the emperor's gaze, and even raised her head to meet the emperor's eyes. The spring water in those eyes, full of admiration, worship, love, and adoration, made the emperor's heart skip a beat. "This is her ......."

Zhao Qing Li quickly lowered her head, her eyes flickering as if the small thoughts of a young girl's family had been discovered, overwhelmed with shyness, hung her head and stood up, seemingly a little nervous as she turned around and quickly walked toward her position.

"By the grace of God, the emperor's edict says: I accept the order of Qiankun, the Lord of the Ten Thousand People's Life, but I wish the palace to be peaceful and the concubines to be virtuous. Now there is Zhao's Qing Li, dignified and skillful, virtue and talent, deep in my heart. Therefore, she is hereby enthroned as a virtuous consort, tin to the seal and ribbon, honor and favor ......."

Three months later, the entire capital was decorated with lights, the news of the emperor taking the "Heavenly Chosen Goddess" as his consort came out, and the whole country celebrated. The Emperor named Zhao Qingli Xianfei and entered the Chengqian Palace. Consort Xian is the first of the four consorts. Now the position of noble consort is vacant, the entire harem in addition to the empress, no one can be compared to it. Xianfei a moment unlimited favor, scenery without two. However, Xianfei did not take the favor and arrogance, she treats people generously, generous, to other concubines, down to the palace maid eunuchs, all welcome her with a smile. Even the queen did not feel sorry for her, for one thing, she just entered the palace, the sacred favor is thick; for two, her parents are dead, behind no power; three, rather than outside the palace to threaten their daughters' marriage, not as good as on the side of the time to look at, in turn, peace of mind.

It is rumored that Princess Xian preferred to eat, especially like to do it themselves. Once, the emperor and her meal together, both vomiting and diarrhea, diagnosed by the doctor is caused by food incompatibility, so sex is not a big problem. The emperor favored her, and did not punish, and finally agree to her mind, the former prime minister of the two famous chefs in Jiangnan access to the palace. Because these two famous cooks are women, they are allowed to stay in Chengqian Palace to serve.

One day, Zhao Qingli went to the Empress's palace to greet her, when Cheng Mingzhao and the Sixth Princess Qin Wan'er came to greet the Empress with their son Yi'an in their arms. The Empress was holding little Yi'an and teasing him, but she looked at Cheng Mingzhao and Zhao Qingli out of the corner of her eye.

This was the first time Cheng Mingzhao had seen Zhao Qingli since the last palace banquet. Qing Li had completely changed, the former coolness and bookishness had disappeared in the slightest, replaced by the obvious charm and bright and gentle obedience. Her every move, her furrowed brow, and her smile are extremely in line with the rules of the harem consort, or rather, extremely precise rules. She lowered her head to drink tea, raised her hand to stroke her temples, and smiled lightly as she teased little Yi An with a soft smile. During this time, her gaze naturally glanced at Cheng Mingzhao several times, without hiding or avoiding, her eyes were free. Cheng Mingzhao also looked back at her calmly, with no sadness, no joy, and no light in his eyes. At this time, a palace maid came to report:

[Xiao Xi - Female Group Miscellaneous] "Reporting to the Empress Dowager, Lady Xianfei: the southern transport of Lychee's fast horse has entered the capital, the Emperor has sent people to Cheng Qian Palace, at noon to taste with Lady Xianfei."

"Lychee? " Zhao Qingli's eyes sparkled with just the right amount of innocence. The empress smiled broadly:

"Go ahead, I know you must be looking for more delicacies to go with the lychee."

"Thank you, Empress, I'll go." Zhao Qingli bowed and turned to leave quickly, her footsteps light without ever looking at Cheng Mingzhao again. While the Empress was staring at Cheng Mingzhao's face at this time, an expression finally appeared on his previously ancient and unperturbed face, it was ...... disgust? The Empress smiled and looked back at her grandson, seemingly in a good mood.