"..." Jiang Guipin found herself snubbed once again.
Fortunately, the Dowager Empress spoke up at that moment, "When the Emperor visits to pay his respects tomorrow, I will bring up your promotion. A new batch of girls has just entered the palace. Those of you who came in earlier should also be granted higher titles."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Guipin was filled with joy again.
...
After returning to her palace, Jiang Guipin found difficulty in falling asleep.
Although the Dowager Empress had always been on her side, the Emperor's agreement was required. When the Emperor was continuously suppressed by Qin Kun, he would listen to everything the Dowager Empress said. But now, the Emperor seemed like a completely different person, no longer heeding the Dowager Empress's words.
Jiang Guipin continuously felt frustrated.
Upon waking the next morning, the first thing Jiang Guipin did was to ask her subordinate eunuch, "What was the Emperor like last night? Did you find out?"