"Master, I followed Chunxiao last night and saw with my own eyes that Chunxiao bribed Li, the head clerk. I also heard Chunxiao tell Madam Li to find a way to deal with Fang'er, who serves in Yuqing Palace."

Lingyun's expression was solemn. "Master, could it be that this Fang'er is the one who tricked you into going to the Imperial Garden?"

Fu Qianyu narrowed her eyes and said, "Go on."

"I felt something was amiss. After Chunxiao arrived, I followed Madam Li all the way. I saw with my own eyes that she took Fang'er to the laundry. I never imagined that Fang'er would be pinned to the ground and beaten by several people as soon as she entered. Not long after, she passed away."

Peirong said angrily, "Master, they just want to kill and silence us."

"Don't worry, sister. Fang'er is fine."

Fu Qianyu sat up straight and said, "Tell me clearly, what's going on?"

"Madame Li then ordered Fang'er's body to be thrown into the lake, hoping to create the illusion that she had drowned. It took a great deal of effort for me to rescue her. Fortunately, Fang'er was lucky enough to survive, and although her injuries were severe, none of them were fatal."

Fu Qianyu tightened her grip on the table, "Then where is Fang'er now?"

"I thought Fang'er would be useful in the future, so I placed her in the greenhouse first."

Haining added, "Master, don't worry. Aunt Xu from the Flower House and I are old acquaintances and fellow villagers. With her taking care of Fang'er, Fang'er should be fine."

"Well done." Fu Qianyu breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, took out a pair of gold bracelets from the box and handed them to Haining: "You and Xiao Guizi have worked hard. You should rest well these days and don't have to go out to work."

Haining accepted the reward and left with many thanks.

Peirong snorted, "This Xia family seems to be silent on weekdays, but I didn't expect them to be so vicious. Master, since we already know who is behind this, why don't we tell His Highness and ask His Highness to make the decision?"

Fu Qianyu sat on the couch, tapping the table with her fingers. She said in a deep voice, "Xia is the princess's biological mother, and this also involves Prince Qing. Everyone knows last night that I was praying for His Majesty and the Crown Princess. If I tell the Crown Prince the truth now, even if the truth comes out, I'm afraid my future favor will vanish into thin air."

Peirong asked anxiously, "Are we just going to let it go like this?"

Fu Qianyu curled her lips into a cold smile, "Don't worry, your master is not some docile little white flower. Since Xia dared to harm me, I will settle this account with her sooner or later!"

The news that Xia had sprained her ankle soon reached the Crown Princess's ears.

Jinmei squatted in front of the stove and stirred the charcoal, sighing, "Xia Fengyi has always been steady, how could he have sprained his ankle out of nowhere, and even outside Yunyan Pavilion?"

The Crown Princess stroked her belly with a half-smile, "I thought this Xia family member was so bold, but I didn't expect she would be so impatient."

Jin Mei was stunned, and turned to look at the Crown Princess in surprise, "Master, could it be that you already knew who did what happened last night?"

The Crown Princess smiled slowly, "Qi is Gao's. When Qi asked her for help, she didn't even look at her, so this could not have been done by Gao."

Jinmei frowned: "Then why are you so sure it must be Xia?"

"From yesterday until now, the East Palace has been quiet. No one has mentioned what happened last night. But this Xia family, who had no dealings with the Fu family in the past, suddenly showed up at Yunyan Pavilion. Could this be anything but a guilty conscience?"

"I see. But, Madam, since you already know who is behind the Fu family's attack, why don't you take the opportunity to deal with the Xia family?"

Jin Mei leaned forward and whispered, "The Emperor's health is getting worse. Your Highness's ascension to the throne is imminent, so it's better to have fewer concubines in the harem."

The Crown Princess smiled faintly and shook her head. "The Xia family is just a nobody, they can't cause any big waves. Besides, when Your Highness ascends the throne, according to our dynasty's rules, there will be a minor election every three years and a major election every five years. There will only be more concubines in the harem in the future. Do we have to kill them all? As long as they don't cross my bottom line, let them make trouble."

Jin Mei thought about it and laughed again, "Your Majesty is right, it is this servant who is stupid."

"Go to the warehouse later and pick out some good things to send to Miao Yun Pavilion. Tell Xia to take good care of her injuries and not to come to see me during this period."

Jinmei knelt down and said, "Yes, I will go right away."

——

Zhao Yuancheng stayed outside until evening before returning to the East Palace. After changing his clothes at Jiyue Terrace, he went straight to Yunyan Pavilion.

Xiao Dezi came over first to deliver the message.

While Fu Qianyu was waiting at the door, she immediately saw the glass lamp in Zhao Yuancheng's hand.

"What a beautiful glass lamp."

The lantern in front of you is shaped like a flower basket. The peonies and peonies on the top are all made of colored glaze, and pearl tassels are hung on both sides of the lantern.

The light reflected by the candlelight is very similar to the description in "Yueyang Tower Inscription": "The floating light is like sparkling gold, and the still shadow is like a sinking jade."

Fu Qianyu fell in love at first sight.

"Do you like it?"

"like."

Colored glaze can be seen everywhere in later generations, but it was a rare thing in ancient times. Moreover, the veins of the petals on this lantern are lifelike.

Fu Qianyu once again marveled at the superb skills of ancient craftsmen.

Zhao Yuancheng glanced at Fu Qianyu's expression, and seeing the person in front of him smiling happily, his eyebrows unconsciously raised.

"Your Highness, this glass lamp is rare. Where did you find such a treasure?"

Zhu Yu smiled and replied, "Liang Yuan, you may not know this, but this glass lamp was found by the Crown Prince Ke after much effort. His Highness knew you liked it, so he eagerly sent it to you."

Fu Qianyu looked at Zhao Yuancheng's eyes, which were as bright as stars. "Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhao Yuancheng raised his hand to support the beauty's waist and led her into the warm room step by step. "As long as you like it."

Lingyun saw the right moment and came in with hot water. By the time Zhao Yuancheng washed his hands, Peirong had already prepared the meal.

Yunyan Pavilion prepared a small hot pot today.

After riding a horse for an entire afternoon, Zhao Yuancheng was indeed a little hungry. Fu Qianyu did not stand and serve him like others did. After Zhao Yuancheng sat down, she naturally sat next to him.

Zhu Yu was surprised at first, but after it happened many times, he got used to it.

Fu Qianyu raised her hand to pick up a piece of mutton and placed it in Zhao Yuancheng's bowl. When she looked up, she saw Xiao Dezi standing outside with a bow, reporting, "Your Highness, someone from Zhaohui Palace reported that Gao Liangdi is unwell and they would like you to go and see her."

Fu Qianyu put down her chopsticks calmly. When Zhao Yuancheng looked at her, the forced smile on her face caught his eye.

"Your Highness, since Sister Gao is feeling unwell, you should go and see her."

Zhao Yuancheng's face did not look very good. As the crown prince, how could he not understand the jealousy in the harem.

If he didn't go, given Gao's personality, she would definitely embarrass Fu Qianyu in the future.

But if he went, it would be like he was afraid of Gao. It would be fine once or twice, but if it happened too many times, Zhao Yuancheng would inevitably get tired of it.

"Go to the Imperial Hospital and ask the Imperial Physician, Liang Di, to see me. I've been exhausted all day. I'll go see her tomorrow."

Xiao Dezi didn't dare to delay, so he took the order and turned to leave.