It was Concubine Wan who came out to smooth things over. "It's getting late. I'm afraid the Second Prince is also worried about you. You should go back quickly."

Liu Zhaoyi took a deep breath, looked at Concubine Xi who was walking away, and said in a clear voice as if it was nothing, "Of course, I won't bother with her. The emperor likes chrysanthemums and loves to drink chrysanthemum soup. I want to pick some chrysanthemums to take back. Sisters, please help yourself."

Concubine Xi did not walk too far, and Liu Zhaoyi's words happened to fall into her ears, and then she turned around and walked towards the greenhouse.

In the evening, Zhao Yuancheng was going to Qiulan Palace to visit the second prince, but was intercepted by Concubine Xi and taken to Zhilin Palace.

After dinner, Concubine Xi had the chrysanthemum soup served. She smiled sweetly, "I heard that the Emperor loves chrysanthemum soup the most, so I specially asked the kitchen to make some. I was worried that chrysanthemums have a cooling effect, so I added some honeysuckle to the honey. The dry autumn weather can easily cause internal heat, and this chrysanthemum soup is perfect for dispelling dampness and heat in the body."

Zhao Yuancheng took it, took a sip, and then put it down. He reached out and hugged Concubine Xi in his arms, smiling, "I heard that you had an argument with Concubine Liu in the Imperial Garden today?"

Concubine Xi was startled, thinking Zhao Yuancheng was coming to call her to task. She was pondering how to respond, but then she heard Zhao Yuancheng soften his tone and said with a smile, "I dote on you, but you must also understand the rules. After all, Concubine Liu's rank is higher than yours."

Hearing that Zhao Yuancheng had no intention of blaming her, Concubine Xi felt relieved. She put her arms around the emperor's neck and said coquettishly, "Yes, I will do whatever the emperor says. I will obey the emperor."

Zhao Yuancheng pinched Xipin's chin and said ambiguously, "I like obedient women the most."