Time passed by quickly. In the blink of an eye, tomorrow was the day Gong Yimo was going to be conferred her title.

  No matter how unwilling she was, the empress dowager had to let her back tonight. Lately, she appeared to be much more spirited, but it wasn’t because she had been taking medicine. It was because she had encountered a joyful event.

  The reason why she was so happy was obviously because Gong Yimo was about to be out of luck.

  Although Gong Yimo had no idea what the empress dowager was planning, she still returned fearlessly. By the time she walked far, an experienced mama by the empress dowager’s side asked a bit confused, “It seems like she isn’t on her guard. Probably nothing will go wrong tomorrow.”


  The empress dowager said gloomily, “What could go wrong? Xiangxiang is just too careful. Gong Yimo couldn’t go out the past few days, so she could only eat the food I ‘specially’ prepared for her. There was no way she hasn’t been hit with the effects of the Contrary Martial Arts Powder. It seems like she hasn’t used her vital energy. But the moment she does, she will die due to the blood flowing backwards in her channels! She’d die a tragic death!”


  Speaking of this, the empress dowager chuckled. Gong Yimo wanted to drive a wedge between her and Xiangxiang’s relationship. She even said that Gong Shi had abandoned Yan’er, thus the reason why she killed her. Thankfully, Xiangxiang personally explained. Otherwise, there’d be an internal strife between the two. This Gong Yimo was really ruthless and vicious!

  By the time Gong Yimo returned to Taiji Palace, it was really late. The moment she walked in, the palace maids who had been waiting hurriedly walked over.

  Gong Yimo had been gone for a while, so they were quite worried for her. After all, Gong Yimo was still young. No matter her status, there wasn’t anything that she could do to the empress dowager.

  Gong Yimo waved her hands and exclaimed, “I’m fine.”


  She just wanted to wash up and sleep right now. The empress dowager was quite harsh. She didn’t let her go until late evening for her plan.

  The palace maids hesitated a bit.

  “Princess, aren’t you going to try on the court dress you have to wear tomorrow?” Because the crown and the crown dress were only just sent over tonight, the palace maids were a bit worried. There were many things that one couldn’t see on the surface. Therefore, they wanted Gong Yimo to try on it.

  But Gong Yimo was extremely tired, so she rejected their offer. After she rinsed, she fell straight to sleep. She needed to wake up early tomorrow too. She really had no time to spare.

  Therefore, the palace maids relented.

  The night flew by quickly. The day that everyone had been looking forward to was about to come!

  Gong Yimo didn’t feel anything, but news of her restoring to her position caused a sensation amongst the people!

  For universal celebration, the emperor had already announced that Gong Yimo was going on a parade on her golden sedan chair for a whole week around the city!

  The ladies prepared their handkerchiefs while the common people prepared their considerably rare fruit and petals in winter. The scholars occupied the best seats, wanting to witness the grand occasion and write down a masterpiece to the scene! Even families hung the lanterns that were prepared for new years in order to express their happiness!

  The Taiji Palace was extremely lively and bustling as well. The palace maids and servants walked in and out, incredibly busy.

  Gong Yimo didn’t need to worry about the offerings that followed her as well as the rewards given by the emperor, nor did she need to worry about the etiquettes and whatnot. She just needed to dress herself up, but even that made her exhausted.

  She wore layers of court dress. The golden silk and embroidery on the dress was almost mistaken for the emperor’s dragon’s robe as the two colors were extremely similar.

  Her hair was only half pulled up while the other half was scattered. It was coupled with a pure golden crown and the pearls as hair accessories. When the pearl chains bumped against each other, it let out a soft ring.

  Her skin was naturally beautiful. Therefore, she didn’t need to apply make up, only applying some lip balm on her lips. The palace maids drew an exquisite decorative design in between her forehead. After dressing her up, she looked incredibly dazzling and eye-catching! She couldn’t be any more beautiful!