Zhen Mi's innate skill activated, and she spoke sourly, her eyes rather resentful as well.
She lacked the scheming and means, yet loved competing for favor.
She was the very model of someone terrible at the game yet unable to stop playing. No wonder she was no match for Queen Guo.
Hearing the jealousy in her words, Liu Xie teased, "Just focus on your painting and reading. Leave spearplay to Lingqi. You aren't even as tall as her spear."
"Pfft!"
Lü Lingqi glanced at Zhen Mi. She really was shorter than her spear, and Lü Lingqi could not help laughing aloud.
"Your Majesty is making fun of me again!"
Mortified and annoyed, Zhen Mi lightly punched Liu Xie with her delicate fist.
The atmosphere eased considerably as well.
Liu Xie said to Lü Lingqi, "Now that you have entered the palace, this will be your home. When you have nothing to do, you can visit Noble Lady Zhen more often."
"I dislike elaborate formalities, so there are no particularly harsh rules in this palace. Just live as you please. Whether you practice martial arts or read, I will not interfere."
"Later, I will have Noble Lady Zhen furnish your palace with more things. If you need anything, you can also tell her directly."
Liu Xie began building up Lü Lingqi's affection for him.
Once he had filled her affection to the brim, Lü Bu's fighting strength would naturally soar.
But setting aside practical considerations, he actually rather liked women like Lü Lingqi.
Not only did she have a stunning figure, but she was also very straightforward.
If she were the scheming sort who fought endlessly with Zhen Mi the moment she entered the palace, he really would have a headache.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Lü Lingqi smiled gently, a shimmer