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Lianxing's outstanding performance left the ever-competitive Lü Mumu feeling defeated, as though she had fallen behind in an important race.

But she was clever, after all. If she did not know how, couldn't she learn?

She set aside her pride as a prodigy and humbly sought advice from Tuoba Anyu and Ren Ling, two mature, alluring "older sisters" who clearly knew this art well.

And so a small, silent "palace struggle" quietly unfolded in the courtyard.

Lianxing thoroughly enjoyed having the upper hand over this gifted young woman from the Hidden Sect in this regard. Seeing Lü Mumu begin to learn, she refused to be outdone and strove to perfect her own skills.

As though competing in secret, the two kept dreaming up new ways to make Li Chen more comfortable and relaxed.

If Lianxing learned to make a new pastry today, Lü Mumu would seek instruction in a new massage technique tomorrow.

Their fierce competition sent the quality of Li Chen's daily comforts soaring, leaving him living in utter bliss.

He was happy to enjoy it, too. He often closed his eyes and savored their attentive service, different in style yet equally meticulous, laughing inwardly. Now this is the life an emperor should lead.

Fortunately, Ling Jueyun did not witness this scene. Otherwise, fury would have overwhelmed him. The junior sister whose love he could never win was actually competing for favor here?

The next day, Li Chen arrived at the Military Camp feeling refreshed and invigorated.

He had taken a day's leave yesterday. Though it fell within the Military Regulations, given his identity, no one would have dared refuse him anyway.

Since he served here as a Commandant, he led by example and reported for roll call on time.

The moment Feng Shuo saw Li Chen, he seemed