It turned out that the vastly favored Noble Consort Sheng, who was rumored to be especially cherished by the Emperor, always referred to herself as a mere maid in front of His Majesty. She was never really the esteemed Noble Consort Sheng, just a maid.
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Disguised as Yue Rujing, Lun Yu entered the palace. Yue Rujing sought an audience with the eldest Prince, who had just returned to the palace. Given the past identities and relationship between the eldest Prince and Yue Rujing, naturally, no one stopped him and he was directly led into Jin Zijin's residence in Zhongcui Palace.
Lun Yu, properly following behind a eunuch, also gave his respects to Jin Zijin in a very proper manner.
Jin Zijin frowned and commanded all the palace attendants to leave.
He stood up and looked at him, speaking indifferently, "Lun Yu?"
Lun Yu instantly felt it was not interesting, remarking, "You recognized me so quickly? Has my disguise technique deteriorated?"
