Huan Yue took a nap until around 2 PM.

Regardless of how much she sleeps, she just loves sleeping comfortably like this.

I woke up after a good night's sleep; it was still raining.

Princess Yongqing sat in Jixian Pavilion and thought the place under the tree was nice, even though it was damp.

But the ventilation is good, and there are curtains hanging around. Sitting in the recliner, I just want to sleep.

Huan Yue came over and greeted the Princess.

Princess Yongqing looked at her gauze robe and asked, "How were these sleeves made?"

Huan Yue laughed and said, "The inside is closed off, and the outside is made into a lotus leaf edge, so the wrist won't be exposed, which is much more convenient."

The eldest princess thought the ruffled edges were quite pretty: "I'll go back and try making them myself."

Huan Yue said, "There are so many ways to make ruffles! You can use them on cuffs, collars, hems, or even anywhere else. A ruffle around the collar—small ones are cute, and large ones look beautiful when they flutter in the wind!"

Huiqing brought out a robe for the princess to see; the collar had a ruffled edge.

The princess's eyes lit up!

Without a word, put it on immediately! Have the palace maids make it overnight!

Huan Yue also wanted to make a lot of ruffles, within the permitted limits.

Princess Yongqing was in a good mood and flirted with Qing'e: "When I got back, Miss Chen was in a hurry to find me. As soon as I opened my mouth, she didn't know how to agree. Then I ignored her for a few days."

Huan Yue was overjoyed.

It was Chen Zhi who asked for it, so no matter what happens in the future, it can't be blamed on Princess Yongqing.

The eldest princess's expression was not so good: "I asked around and found out that Miss Chen is quite decisive and wants to find a groom for Miss Chen the Second."

Miss Chen the Second refers to the second daughter of the You family. This groom, of course, doesn't raise horses, but rides them.

Huan Yue was shocked!

The eldest princess remained composed: "Miss Chen is fourteen years old. I don't think this is a good idea."

Huan Yue nodded. If things came to light, it would seem as if the Eldest Princess and the Crown Prince were protecting Chen Zhi.

Huan Yue said, "That was too reckless."

Princess Yongqing sneered, "You begged me for help, but you didn't consider my feelings at all."

Huan Yue nodded, no need for nice words, and said directly: "Don't be a human being."

The eldest princess bluntly stated, "If Miss Chen's reputation is ruined, will it sound good? She really is destined to be a slave."

Huan Yue smiled and nodded, "A worthless life."

"A worthless life is not worth mentioning," Princess Yongqing excitedly gossiped with Qing'e, "I heard that Miss Chang is quite formidable."

Huan Yue laughed and said, "Perhaps it's the young lady's resentment?"

The eldest princess nodded, agreeing, and sighed, "How can one cherish a bracelet that was obtained with great difficulty for a lifetime?"

Huan Yue nodded: "Some people never know how to cherish things. Some people want everything. That little girl, however, doesn't covet my things."

The eldest princess laughed and said, "They probably haven't realized it yet."

Huan Yue nodded: "Next time, prepare ten different silver bracelets for her to wear every day."

The eldest princess laughed: "Aren't you afraid she'll have nightmares?"

Huan Yue thought about it and realized it made sense. Although the person who stole the silver bracelet was dead.

There's no need to dwell on it anymore. Huan Yue said, "Fortunately, we prepared a gold bracelet for her, so the matter of the silver bracelet is over."

Princess Yongqing sighed.

Even among ordinary people, such behavior was rampant; for the sake of Bai Xiucai's hundred acres of land, a family of fifteen was killed.

A palace attendant came to deliver the message: "General Lü's concubine, Lady Jing, is granted the title of Lady of Shouyang, and Lady Ni is granted the title of Lady of Nanyang. Miss Lü is granted the title of Lady of Yiyang County. The second daughter of the Earl of Fumin is granted the title of Lady of Jin'an County."

Oh wow!

Princess Yongqing thought it was very generous!

General Lü is a second-rank official, Lady Shouyang and Lady Nanyang are third-rank officials, and Lady Yiyang is a fourth-rank official. The whole family enjoys great honor!

With Lü Wen now holding a title, her two concubines could no longer control her.

The eldest princess looked at Qing'e. It seemed that even Sheng'an knew that Miss Lü had visited the Eastern Palace.

So the eldest princess smiled and said, "Even more people will come to you in the future."

Huan Yue held his head.

The eldest princess was taken aback, then burst into laughter!

Huan Yue said, "General Lü is probably going to be in high demand."

General Lü has no legitimate son, but his illegitimate sons don't have a good reputation. Now that Lady Jing has been granted the title of Lady Shouyang, she's no longer just an ordinary concubine.

General Lü will likely have to work for many years to earn honor for his birth mother, and he can add to that honor later. However, the stepmother is always the first choice.

Huan Yue asked the eldest princess, "Are you interested?"

Princess Yongqing had no interest in matchmaking, and her family couldn't get too close to military officers.

The eldest princess indicated that Chang Zihan also had a title.

Huan Yue looked at the eldest princess.

The eldest princess came to her senses. Was it because of her?

Otherwise, Huan Yue wouldn't be able to recall why the sage bestowed favors.

It was probably because the eldest princess came here, and the emperor had a good impression of her, which ultimately allowed Chang Zihan to reap the benefits.

The eldest princess smiled and said, "Then you have to treat me to a meal."

Huan Yue asked the palace maid, "Are there any steamed buns?"

have!

The palace maid immediately went and brought over four plates of steaming hot buns.

Princess Yongqing stared at Qing'e; she really was capable of such a thing!

Huan Yue explained, "These are water spinach and eggplants that I grew myself. Aunt, please try them."

The eldest princess smiled and said, "It's rare to eat food that you grew yourself."

Huan Yue looked up and said, "I didn't plant these ginkgo trees. I'll give some to my aunt after the ginkgo nuts are harvested."

The eldest princess ate a steamed bun, nodded, and smiled, "You haven't finished sharing your ginkgo nuts yet?"

"Absolutely not." Huan Yue ate a meat bun.

An old man in the palace remarked, "It looks like this year will be another bumper harvest."

Huan Yue urged the princess to continue eating, saying, "We've had a bountiful harvest."

The princess ate two more and was full. Looking at the old ginkgo tree, it seemed quite nice.

Huan Yue also put down his chopsticks and said, "I hope for favorable weather and abundant harvests so that all the people can have enough to eat."

A palace attendant ran up, gossiping: "Miss Xin Huixi from the Xin family has gone to Prince Qi's residence to take care of him."

Huan Yue asked curiously, "Didn't the King of Qi have something to attend to?"

The eunuch said, "King Qi is not well yet, but Miss Xin has run into him. The two Consorts Pei beat her."

Huan Yue sighed, "My God!"

Princess Yongqing sat down to one side after tidying up, thinking that the Pei family was really unreliable!

Huan Yue looked at the Eldest Princess: "Does it count?"

The eldest princess said, "It depends on Empress Dong. If she thinks they are cousins, then they are cousins."

Huan Yue sighed, "It's always tough being a cousin."

The eldest princess was speechless. Di Baose was one, but unexpectedly Xin Huixi was too.

Xin Huixi's social status was inferior to Di Baose's, and Dong Shi looked down on her.

Huan Yue was worried for Pei Huanxu.

I also feel sorry for King Qi. Could it be that King Qi is avoiding the two Consorts Pei and would rather go on his mission while injured?

Many men are like that; if they can't afford to offend someone, they'll avoid them.

The eunuch gossiped: "The two Lady Peis are arguing over who should go with Prince Qi. Could it be that Miss Xin is interfering?"

Huan Yue couldn't stop laughing!

Princess Du Le was delighted.

The Prince of Qi can't get rid of the two members of the Pei family. If she has no shame, the Prince of Qi will kill them.

Huan Yue thought, "The Pei family's young ladies are really good at entangled with men. Besides, their status is unstable and their maternal families are unreliable. They rely entirely on getting close to Prince Qi."

Therefore, the Pei family will also lend a hand.

The Pei family's reputation is completely ruined; it'll be difficult for them to marry into such a good family now.

In the future, when taking concubines, you should stay away from women from the Pei family.

Compared to Zheng Kou's ability to drain Pei Huanxu dry, the Pei family's daughter is probably no less capable.