Huan Yue ate little for dinner.

Di Baose insisted on staying here and had a bowl of silver fish and water shield soup.

After finishing his meal, Xie Zhou hurriedly went to the Zichen Palace, where his father, the Emperor, had summoned him.

Huan Yue had some cucumbers and water spinach picked and sent over.

The sage is a workaholic; his sudden reprimand of Grand Commandant Luo suggests he has many things to handle. He might be busy until late, but he can still have a late-night snack.

If the emperor fears the crown prince, he will not summon him; the crown prince has a great deal of flexibility.

Di Baose felt at ease. He sat there drinking tea, feeling quite superior.

Huan Yue didn't want to pay any attention to her. She sat there casually.

A palace maid came to report: "Miss Chang is really ambitious and doesn't seem to be able to keep her composure."

Di Baose scoffed, "I thought she still had the destiny of a phoenix."

Huan Yue said, "No, it's not that. She wants to present herself first."

Di Baose understood: "Just like Luo Yaohui. But the palace isn't an ordinary place; it's not something she can just set up anywhere. Does Miss Chang want to test His Highness's attitude?"

Huan Yue said, "This matter cannot be rushed. Some people endure for a lifetime and eventually turn the tables. Others die before they can even endure for a lifetime."

Di Baose chuckled. She was just watching the show, anyway.

She doesn't cause trouble for those who don't stir things up. But if someone likes to stir things up, she has to keep an eye on them.

By the way, Di Baose asked, "Will Princess Jinxi come to see you again tomorrow?"

Huan Yue asked, "Is the Luo family so idle?"

Di Baose said, "Not necessarily. The Luo family might still be hoping that Luo Yaohui can play a role."

Huan Yue didn't care. So what if Princess Jinxi came looking for him?

Di Baose felt that Huan Yue had already tricked the King of Wu, so Princess Jinxi wouldn't be a good target. With Grand Commandant Luo just dead, it was indeed difficult to make a move.

If it goes too far, it will offend the sage. However, if the Luo family goes too far, they will not get any benefit either.

Wenqiyuan.

Luo Yaohui was in the west wing.

She was dressed neatly, her clothes were completely plain, and her eyes were particularly indifferent.

Actually, these things aren't bad, they're just unlucky; just like Wenqiyuan isn't bad, but it's not auspicious.

Isn't Luo Yaohui looking forward to it? She's even looking forward to taking down Xie Zhou tonight. She's not afraid of making a scene all night long.

The maid Liyue was also in a bad state, but she could endure it. She whispered to her mistress, "Consort Huan has not yet consummated her marriage."

Luo Yaohui asked, "They don't call her Lady Pei anymore?"

Liyue hummed in agreement: "By default."

Since even the sage has tacitly agreed, Luo Yaohui's accusations are useless. However, she does say, "You need to change your name."

Although Luo Yaohui was very unwilling, those people were unreasonable and violent, so she could only avoid their sharp edge.

Li Yue knew. Pei Huan Yue and she didn't share the same name, but how could a maidservant be so bold?

Luo Yaohui said, "Call it Lizheng..." Lizheng Hall cannot be called that, "Call it Lixia."

Everyone remembered it.

The daughter-in-law, Cai, was in her thirties, of average appearance, but her demeanor was no less imposing than a man's. She said in a low voice, "Master, please lie low for a while. There's plenty of time in the future."

Luo Yaohui asked, "That one from Qiuxiang Courtyard?"

Madam Cai said, "It should be that young lady from the Pei family. So there's more to this than meets the eye."

Luo Yaohui nodded.

If the women from both families are brought to the Eastern Palace, something is bound to happen.

Looking at Luo Yaohui's face with pity, Madam Cai said, "Don't worry about these things for now. The Empress has made arrangements as well."

Luo Yaohui blinked, her long eyelashes concealing the coldness in her eyes.

For the King of Qi? That's none of her business.

Since she entered the Eastern Palace, she must have climbed up the ranks by her own abilities.

Once she climbs up there, who can stop her?

The Luo family only regretted not having a daughter to be a concubine, but they were helpless against the Dong family.

However, Pei Huanyue is doing a good job dealing with the Dong family now. What does it matter to her whether the Dong family is finished or not?

Luo Yaohui only had one thing to do: hold onto men, hold onto them tightly.

Even if Pei Huanyue was the Crown Princess, was Consort Cui out of favor? She was just one step away from becoming Empress. Therefore, her son was also important.

In the rain, the East Palace seemed to quiet down, and the lights gradually went out.

The lights in the Zichen Palace remained on.

He now has Erlang and Silang accompany him for drinks.

The eunuch brought over several dishes: cucumber stir-fried with eggs, water spinach stir-fried with shredded pork, and braised chicken with wood ear mushrooms.

The three men, father and sons, under the lamplight, are all handsome and have their own unique charm, just like this dish.

Nowadays, we don't drink much alcohol, we just eat fresh food.

The three men, father and sons, devoured all the food in a rush, then looked at each other in bewilderment.

The eunuch came to report: "The Eastern Palace is quiet."

Today, Erlang said, "Your wife really sleeps well."

Xie Zhou didn't want to say anything.

The eunuch whispered, "Many people doubt His Highness's virility. The four ladies-in-waiting have not made a move, and Consort Huan has been in the palace for two months now."

He then disappeared. That's just how those people are; they always find a way to cause trouble.

The Emperor looked at Erlang and asked, "Should we call the imperial physician to take a look?"

Xie Zhou, though embarrassed, dared not be angry and honestly replied, "Your Majesty, I am perfectly fine. The main reason is that I don't want the child to suffer. Moreover, Qing'e's intentions are truly the same as those of her brothers."

She gazed wistfully at her father, wishing he would have more children.

This unfilial son must be punished!

Actually, it doesn't matter whether the crown prince has no son or the emperor has no son.

The emperor asked his son, "You're not a child anymore. Why do you still listen to your mother?"

What can King Zheng do?

Now think about it: "You choose one, and the Emperor will bestow a marriage upon you, and he will take care of your mother."

King Zheng thanked the emperor! His father doted on him and never intended to make him the crown prince.

However, since the Crown Princess has become a village girl, the Emperor really doesn't need to care too much.

Even without wives and their families, isn't this world enough?

But King Zheng's situation is different from his father's. So let him search.

The emperor asked Erlang, "What do you think of your elder brother?"

Xie Zhou replied, "Brother, you are being too cautious. In truth, if it weren't for Father, how could he have remained safe until now?"

Today, someone remarked, "You really understand things."

Xie Zhou said sincerely, "Father, you've worked hard. Even if the court doesn't say anything, you still have to consider the fate of each of us brothers."

Looking at Silang now, he's timid and cowardly. He doesn't do things himself, yet he expects others to do things his way and still cause trouble. Sanlang, on the other hand, has many ideas. But Madam Dong is so intolerant.

Xie Zhou advised his father, "Actually, if my elder brother takes a concubine, and my sister-in-law persuades him, things will be fine."

King Zheng lowered his head, meaning that his second brother meant that his eldest brother still had to rely on his sister-in-law.

Today's question is: "Which one do you think is more suitable?"

Xie Zhou couldn't just say anything, so he said, "Anyway, don't have the surname Pei."

He was taken aback.

King Zheng was stunned.

Nowadays, when you blink, the area under your eyes looks particularly dark.

King Zheng was a little scared. Because if he really deposed the empress, his mother would cause trouble again.

His sister is now secretly aware that Empress Dong is basically doomed, even more so than the Crown Prince.

He spoke in a deep voice: "It's impossible for him to be surnamed Pei."

Xie Zhou was much relieved. After all, the matter of Prince Peng taking a concubine required an imperial decree from the Emperor.

In his previous life, Prince Peng and Consort Shen did not fight for themselves at all, so the Pei family did not cause any trouble, and the Emperor did not care.

How badly has the Pei family fallen? Even if the Dong family tries to cause trouble, the Emperor will never approve.

King Peng has the eldest son; how he proceeds is up to him.

He doesn't seem to have any ideas.