"My dear daughter, don't cry because your father is backing you up!" All the loving motherly love of Concubine Xian was now focused on her daughter.

She had hated Xie Yunshen before for being ungrateful and hurting her daughter's heart. Now that Xie Yunshen was married and still wanted to keep Tang'er hanging, she hated the entire Xie family.

However, there is no need to rush for revenge. It is said that it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. The virtuous concubine has plenty of patience to wait for the right opportunity.

Princess Yongchun Li Jingtang cried for a while before being coaxed into laughter by the Emperor and Concubine Xian.

"Thank you, father and mother, for always tolerating my willfulness." Princess Yongchun felt very embarrassed when she thought of the commotion that happened the previous year.

Seeing his daughter like this, the emperor smiled at Concubine Xian with satisfaction and said, "Our daughter has grown up."

"We should protect Tang'er better. If it weren't for Princess Shuxian, this silly girl would probably be sad for a while."

The virtuous concubine said this to return the favor and gain the emperor's favor.

"Zhou Qiongyue is a good girl, but she's a bit tough."

The emperor now has no ill feelings towards Zhou Qiongyue. Even when she fights with the third prince, he will do it himself and his moves will be measured.

The Third Prince only suffered a superficial wound. Now, in the Emperor's heart, Zhou Qiongyue was just a sentimental yet impulsive little girl.

The emperor considered himself a wise ruler and it was impossible for him to argue with a little girl, especially since this little girl had been calling him uncle since she was a child.

"I like Princess Shuxian. It's people like Tang'er who make me worry. I'm always worried that Tang'er will suffer." These two words came from the heart of Concubine Xian. She was still scared by her daughter's half-dead appearance that year.

The emperor patted Concubine Xian's hand comfortingly, "Don't worry, Tang'er has us! We won't let anyone bully her."

Princess Yongchun Li Jingtang also echoed her father's words and nodded continuously.

The virtuous concubine glanced at the emperor with all her charm and said, "Just pamper her!"

Princess Yongchun, who was standing beside her, could only smile ingratiatingly at her mother, "Mother, I know you are the best."

"Okay, it's getting late, you should leave! I still have something to say to your father." Concubine Xian wanted to ask the emperor about his plans for his daughter's husband. She was afraid that Tang'er would do something bad here, so she wanted to send her away.

Yongchun had been playing outside the palace all day and was indeed tired. When she heard her mother say this, she immediately bowed and said, "Your son, take your leave!"

As for what the emperor and the virtuous concubine talked about, Princess Yongchun had no idea.

As soon as Zhou Qiongyue returned home, she sent someone to her mother's yard to tell her that she was tired today and would go to pay her respects to her father and mother tomorrow. She also sent people to deliver the small gifts she bought for her family.

Then she went straight back to her Qiongyue Pavilion to have dinner and rest.

However, the fifth prince in the palace received the news from outside the palace and went directly to the second prince's bedroom.

When the Fifth Prince arrived, the Second Prince was having dinner and preparing to rest after eating. So the dinner was placed directly in the bedroom.

The fifth prince strode forward and saluted, "Greetings, second brother!"

The second prince looked at the sky outside and saw that it was already dark. He was very curious about what his younger brother wanted to talk to him about so late at night.

"Fifth brother, what do you want from me so late at night?"

The fifth prince was not shy and strode directly to sit next to the second prince. He also bluntly ordered the servants to bring another set of bowls and chopsticks.

When the dishes arrived, the Fifth Prince said while eating, "I heard that someone around my cousin beat up Xie Yunshen again today."

The Fifth Prince said this calmly, but the Second Prince was not calm at all! He almost choked to death on a piece of meat.

The Second Prince finally swallowed the meat and looked at the Fifth Prince in disbelief, "What did you say?"

The fifth prince gave his second brother a look that said, "What's the big deal?" "Second brother, don't doubt it. It's just as you heard."

"Where did you get the news?" The second prince was still a little unconvinced. Maybe his cousin didn't like beating people so much!

"It was reported from the Xie Mansion, so it must be true. It is said that it was done to vent the anger of the imperial sister." The fifth prince said affirmatively.

When the Second Prince heard his brother say this, he knew the news must be true. He put down his chopsticks and thought for a moment, then picked them up again and continued eating. "Don't worry! My cousin will be fine. I guess Xie Yunshen is going to be in trouble."

The second prince also knew about the unspeakable things between his sister and Xie Yunshen. He had the same idea as his father. Since he looked down on the princess of the royal family, he would be depressed and frustrated for the rest of his life!

Although the Fifth Prince also thought so, he felt more at ease with his second brother's endorsement. "I hope it won't implicate my cousin! What if Xie Yunshen holds a grudge against my cousin?"

Don't look at the fact that the Fifth Prince is a prince, or a legitimate son, but he is also very wary of the aristocratic families in Jiangzuo. It is said that aristocratic families are permanent, but dynasties are transient, let alone a prince!

The Second Prince patiently explained the situation to his younger brother, "Don't worry! Once this matter is exposed, those old foxes in the Xie family will definitely apply for Xie Yunshen to be sent away. In a few years, Concubine Xian will not let Xie Yunshen go. There is nothing to be afraid of someone who is destined not to return."

The Second Prince never thought that the virtuous concubine who was a favorite concubine could be a good person. It was just that it was difficult to do anything at the moment, but after this storm passed, it was not certain.

After hearing his second brother's analysis, the fifth prince picked up the food faster. "That's good, that's good. Second brother is really smart."

The Second Prince looked at his brother, who was obviously relieved, and said with a hint of jealousy: "Why do I feel that you treat my cousin much better than me?"

"Equally important, equally important. In my heart, you, mother, and cousin are all my closest relatives. As for the others, it's none of my business.

When we were little, you didn't want to take me out to play, so it was always my cousin who took me out. And when we were short of money, we always spent it on my cousin.

My cousin grew up with us. Maybe in my second brother’s heart she is just a cousin, but in my heart she is my real sister.”

The fifth prince explained with great sincerity.

The Second Prince, upon hearing his brother's words, clearly recalled many things that happened when they were three years old. "Don't worry! I will protect you two from now on."

When the fifth prince heard his second brother say this, he looked at him with sparkling eyes and said, "Second brother, you are so kind!"

The second prince silently picked up a piece of food with chopsticks for his younger brother. He liked the food and was in a good mood. Who doesn’t like to have a loyal younger brother!

The next day, when the emperor finished his duties, he thought of his daughter and asked Eunuch He beside him, "What is Yongchun doing today?"

The Emperor was truly worried about his daughter. He was afraid Yongchun was still upset about what happened yesterday. A young girl's feelings are always hard to forget!

He had originally planned to pick a fight with Xie Yunshen today. However, those old foxes in the Xie family had reportedly beaten Xie Yunshen so badly yesterday afternoon that he couldn't even get up. This morning, the Xie family found a reason to have Xie Yunshen exiled.

The Xie family is so sensible that the emperor really has no idea where to start.