The time for the talent competition had finally arrived. Each of the concubines was eager to showcase their skills. Some painted, some danced, and some sang, all while trying to catch the Emperor's eye with flirtatious glances.
The Emperor and Tianmiao watched while eating fruit. The Emperor occasionally spoke with the Empress Dowager, and she laughed in response, making the Emperor laugh as well. Witnessing this scene, the concubines were filled with emotions. The Emperor and the Empress Dowager had only recently reunited, but their mother-son affection seemed genuinely strong. Some concubines became even more determined to win the Empress Dowager's favor.
