"Your Majesty, please don't be angry. That Princess Lexin is just a country bumpkin who doesn't know anything. It's not worth it for you to get sick from getting angry."

"Exactly, what do they know? We shouldn't let these people make us unhappy. It's their loss if they don't appreciate the flowers. Everyone knows how rare and precious the flowers in the Empress's palace are."

"That's not the case at all. Let's hurry up and go admire the flowers. Your Majesty, just wait for me to present my masterpiece!"

With these ladies offering a way out, the Empress stopped arguing, straightened her clothes, and smiled, "That makes sense. Alright, you go and admire the flowers. I'll wait for you here."

Everyone left in a rush.

They walked towards the Imperial Garden in groups of three or five.

"If you ask me, is Fan Zhiying out of her mind? If this gets out, I don't know who would dare to marry her." Some young ladies couldn't help but mutter. "What the princess said is true. How could someone who grew up in the countryside write poetry? Besides, she has done so many good things for the country and the people since she returned to the capital. She is much better than a woman who is always looking for men."

"Shh, don't say that anymore. I also think the princess is right. Besides, the princess is actually my favorite fairy of freedom. I'm so happy!"

"Indeed, the Fairy of Freedom's paintings are exceptionally vivid. Come to think of it, only someone like the Princess could have such artistic conception."

"However, Fan Zhiying has really offended the princess. Does she really think she can act arrogantly just because she's the empress's niece? Humph, if I were the princess, I would skin her alive!"

"Alright, stop, stop. Let's enjoy the flowers properly."

After everyone left, the Empress looked at Fan Zhiying's aggrieved face, and her anger grew even stronger: "What is your status? How dare you challenge a princess personally appointed by the Emperor? Do you really think you've become so powerful?"

Fan Zhiying pursed her lips and said softly, "Aunt, I'm just standing up for you. That Princess Lexin is too much! She doesn't give you any face at all! You are the mistress of the harem! What right does she have!"

Hearing Fan Zhiying's words, the Empress's expression softened.

But she snorted coldly and said, "The Bai family has always been so arrogant, and the Emperor dotes on them. Compared to me, the Empress, they are obviously more favored."

"If Chen Zhixiu were to tell the Emperor about what happened today, I'm afraid I would be in for a good scolding."

Upon hearing this, Fan Zhiying immediately knelt down: "Aunt, Zhiying never expected this to happen. Zhiying will go and explain to the Emperor right away, Aunt..."

The Empress sighed: "Alright, get up. I have a way to resolve this matter."

With a wave of her hand, the Empress continued, "Don't forget today's plan. Go now."

Fan Zhiying's eyes lit up, and she quickly stood up: "Yes, Aunt."

Meanwhile, Bai Tuantuan and the others headed directly towards Leng Zhizhi's palace.

On the way, they encountered Mu Yangwei, who was rushing over.

"Aunt Xiu, Tuantuan." Mu Yangwei was slightly taken aback when he saw the two of them. "Weren't you admiring the flowers in the Imperial Garden?"

"I had a bit of a disagreement with your mother, and I'm going to Consort Li's place now." Chen Zhixiu didn't hide anything. "Where are you going?"

Mu Yangwei frowned, cupped his hands and said, "If Mother has done anything wrong, please forgive me, Aunt Xiu."

"It's none of your business," Chen Zhixiu waved her hand. "Go and do your own thing."

Mu Yangwei responded and was about to leave when he found that Bai Tuantuan was pulling his sleeve.

"round and round?"

Bai Tuantuan stared at Mu Yangwei for a while, then pinched her slender fingers together, tossed two copper coins in the air, and said, "Big brother, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Mu Yangwei's expression changed. He knew how powerful Bai Tuantuan was, and immediately asked, "Is there something wrong?"

"Did the Empress send you there?"

Bai Tuantuan thought about it and realized that this was probably the only reason.

After all, in the harem, the only one who could not bear to see the Crown Prince do well was the Empress, his own mother.

Mu Yangwei's expression darkened slightly, and he nodded: "The Empress Dowager said she has something important to discuss with me and asked me to wait for her in the palace."

"Tsk." Bai Tuantuan rolled her eyes, muttered a few words, and Mu Yangwei hesitated for a moment before turning and leaving.

"You little rascal," Chen Zhixiu couldn't help but laugh. "However, it's not a bad idea."

"That's right!" Bai Tuantuan said smugly. "Let Eunuch Cai go with him. If anything happens, Eunuch Cai can be a witness."

"However, if I'm not mistaken, it should be related to that Fan Zhiying."

Bai Tuantuan smiled slyly: "Your Majesty the Empress still intends to marry Fan Zhiying to the Crown Prince, doesn't she?"

Chen Zhixiu chuckled: "If you could see it, what about others? It's just a pity for the Crown Prince. He's so outstanding, yet he was framed by his own mother."

The two chatted and soon arrived at Consort Li's palace.

As for Madam Su and the others, they left the palace directly.

"Why are you here?" Leng Zhizhi was lying on the chaise longue, reading a storybook and eating snacks. When she heard the maid's announcement, she came out with Zhan'er.

"So you still remember to visit this lonely old woman?" Leng Zhizhi said with her arms crossed, teasingly. "I thought you wouldn't come to see me anymore."

Chen Zhixiu laughed: "Where do you look old? I feel like you're getting younger and younger."

At this topic, Consort Li's eyes lit up, and she immediately pulled Chen Zhixiu aside and asked, "I've also discovered that your prescription is really effective. Do you have any others? Hand them over quickly!"

Bai Tuantuan greeted Li Fei and then went to find Mu Bingbing and Mu Shuishui.

The two princesses knew that Bai Tuantuan had arrived and were already heading this way when the two groups met halfway.

Even though Mu Bingbing and Mu Shuishui were mentally prepared, they were still amazed by Bai Tuantuan and held her tightly.

After finally breaking free, Bai Tuantuan bribed the two with the recipe: "Here you go, the recipe to make you whiter!"

"Tuantuan is the best!"

Mu Bingbing and Mu Shuishui quickly put it away and then chatted with Bai Tuantuan about the events in Gucheng, having a great time.

Mu Yangwei then led Eunuch Cai to the Empress's palace.

As soon as the two stepped inside, they heard a soft, delicate voice: "Cousin Crown Prince..."

Immediately afterwards, Fan Zhiying walked out dressed very casually: "Your Highness..."

However, when they saw Eunuch Cai, they were completely stunned.

Mu Yangwei understood everything. He couldn't hide his anger. He clenched his fists and turned to walk out, saying, "Eunuch Cai, let's go."

Eunuch Cai sighed, glanced at Fan Zhiying, and shook his head.

"Cousin Crown Prince!"

Fan Zhiying rushed over and hugged Mu Yangwei. She then gave a signal to the maid beside her, who tried to pull Eunuch Cai away.

Eunuch Cai shouted, "How dare you!"

The next second, I felt extremely dizzy and almost stumbled and fell to the ground.

Mu Yangwei was the same; now, what else did they not understand?

They must stop drugging me!