Since the new Emperor ascended the throne, within a mere month, he had managed to govern the nation in an orderly manner. During this period, several Ministers suggested that the new Emperor should change the era name. Dugu Chen did not wish to go through such troubles, but faced with the petitions of the Ministers, he finally decided to change the era name to Jinghe at the beginning of November.
In the harem, just as Feng Xuxu had settled down to drink a cup of tea, a Palace Attendant came to report that the Virtuous Imperial Concubine Ma Shuhua had come to visit.
Feng Xuxu slightly furrowed her brow, put down her cup, and waved her sleeve, "Please, let her in."
"Yes, Your Highness," the eunuch bowed and withdrew. Feng Xuxu then gracefully rose and took her seat at the head of the room.