The weather was fine in the afternoon.

Jing Wei and Lü Wen went to the palace to see Consort Huan.

Huan Yue sat in the Jixian Pavilion, where many chrysanthemums were displayed, including black chrysanthemums, green peonies, and ten-foot-long beaded curtains.

Green Peony is a famous variety of chrysanthemum, similar to Green Calyx Plum or Wei Purple, Yao Yellow, Ou Bi, and Zhao Pink.

The ten-foot-long beaded curtain has the most delicate and long petals, but it is not yet time for it to bloom.

Huan Yue is like appreciating plum blossoms; from before they bloom to when they are about to bloom, she may not be able to appreciate them even when they are in full bloom.

The scoundrel gave her these things; when a man tries to please someone, it makes her feel like the happiest person in the world.

Huan Yue sleeps during the day but doesn't dream; she's already very happy.

Jing Wei brought a lot of things.

Huan Yue smelled the aroma of lotus leaf chicken and handed it over!

Xiuyun took it, put it on a plate, and presented it beautifully so as not to affect her appetite.

Lu Wenhe, dressed in an autumn-colored dress, sat there, exuding a gentle aura.

Jing Wei whispered to the Empress with a smile, "I just met Young Master Wen."

Huan Yue asked, "Where did you meet them?"

Jing Wei smiled and said, "I made a special trip to see you and even brought you some gifts."

Lu Wenhe said, "You're such a troublemaker."

Huan Yue said, "I envy you. You should be more magnanimous."

Jing Wei smiled and said nothing more.

Di Baose brought Guo Bing along, and then invited Princess Yongmu as well, which made it quite lively.

Princess Yongmu was gentle by nature, and the lively atmosphere was just right, without any fake perfunctory gestures, making her feel very comfortable.

Like the autumn wind, it intoxicates everyone. The osmanthus blossoms come in waves, rich yet not cloying.

Lu Wen smiled and said to the Empress, "The Pei family went to great lengths to announce your birthday all over the world. Everyone knows what's going on with your birthday, but the Pei family is shameless."

Huan Yue asked with a stern face, "What do you know?"

Di Baose shouted, "You know too much."

Guo Bing coldly mocked, "The Pei family has no shame. Even if the Empress doesn't take action, what can she do to them?"

Jing Wei, being straightforward, said, "I've never seen anyone so shameless! Xiaoqi's granddaughter entered the Prince's mansion as a concubine, and she's already acting all high and mighty."

Huan Yue said, "What if that child inherits the title in the future? Why not be proud of it?"

Jing Wei looked at her, implying that the child would never inherit the title, right?

The Crown Princess has the power to do this. Simply setting the mourning period in front of him is enough.

Jing Wei thought to herself, "What's the Pei family so happy about? They're just brainless."

Why choose something so taboo like the Empress's birthday? The Empress may be easygoing and not mind, but it's still an inconvenience.

Jing Wei is quite straightforward: "So what kind of rules are they?"

Di Baose suggested to her: "Aren't you going to Changhe County? Take a few pounds of longevity noodles to the wife of the Earl of Fumin."

Sun thought to herself, "I'm afraid Baishi Village is still causing trouble. Why don't we calculate how many people there are and how much flour they need, send a hundred catties of flour back, and that'll settle the matter."

Huan Yue nodded.

Sun said to Di Baose, "Quietly, we really need to trouble Miss Jing to go. Just tell her that we should celebrate birthdays like this from now on, so as not to cause trouble for the people and waste money, otherwise Her Majesty will not be happy."

Jing Wei remembered: "There's nothing to celebrate about Madam Fumin giving birth under those circumstances. Changhe County has had a bumper harvest this year, so let Baishi Village take the lead, and that will save people from saying anything."

Huan Yue said, "If the people have feelings, let them enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival themselves; it has nothing to do with me."

Jing Wei nodded, understanding.

It means not saying it when everyone is having fun, so that others can't find any fault with it.

Some people just love to talk nonsense. But when ordinary people are living better lives, they should stop talking nonsense during holidays.

Huan Yue added, "I am just a junior, and it is really inappropriate for me to celebrate my birthday. I would be happy if the common people could have a good New Year."

Di Baose said, "You're already thinking about the New Year before the Mid-Autumn Festival is even over?"

Huan Yue said, "Isn't the New Year just after the Mid-Autumn Festival?"

That seems to be true. Anyway, Di Baose can save a lot of trouble, and she has no desire to show off.

Guo Bing was even less willing to take charge. If the Crown Prince were to hold a banquet, who knew how much it would cost?

Ren Zhaoxun blinked: "Don't we hold a banquet at the Eastern Palace?"

Huan Yue said gently, "Do you want to? I'll set it up for you. Don't worry, it just means hiring fewer people."

Jing Wei pulled her aside and laughed, "Because you're hosting the banquet, the scale won't be as grand."

Di Baose said, "Wouldn't it be better if you took care of it yourself?"

Ren Zhaoxun shook his head vigorously: "No, no. I just thought of it."

Huan Yue thought for a moment and said, "Actually, there are quite a few people in the Eastern Palace. If the servants want to hold a banquet, they can set up a plan. It would be good for them to get together and chat occasionally."

Di Baose said, "You decide."

She didn't want to get involved, besides, it was Huan Yue's order, and the reputation was hers to claim.

Huan Yue casually handed it to Ren Zhaoxun: "Tell me when you've thought it through."

Ren Zhaoxun faced a daunting task, yet was also somewhat excited. They occasionally got together, as long as the rules were set.

Princess Yongmu smiled gently, "Qing'e is really good at managing things."

Huan Yue told her, "I don't know everyone well, so I need to get to know them."

Princess Yongmu understood that she didn't need to say anything more.

A palace attendant came to report: "The Princess Consort of Yongning is crying at Xuande Gate and wants to see Her Majesty."

Huan Yue exclaimed, "You've made something of yourself!"

Di Baose angrily said, "Who are you trying to impress by running to the Eastern Palace to cry?"

Huan Yue said, "Go and ask if the Prince of Wu's residence is being managed by someone. If not, I will request an imperial decree to take charge of it. Prince Wu, don't blame me for meddling."

Di Baose was so excited that she jumped up and ran away!

Sun shook her head and quickly followed.

Zhu Jin led her men forward!

What can she do if she doesn't go? That's just how reckless Di Baose is; a mere princess consort isn't enough to frighten her.

Huan Yue gestured.

Yu Yan followed with a group of eunuchs.

It wasn't about abusing power, but rather to show that the Crown Prince valued the situation and could help the Prince of Wu's residence.

Jing Wei felt that the Princess Consort was doomed.

Lu Wen asked the Empress, "Could it be that someone is instigating this?"

This is equivalent to the Wu King's lineage causing trouble in the present day; a mere princess consort might not be so bold.

Does she have no reverence for the palace or the Eastern Palace at all?

Huan Yue said, "Who cares who ordered it?"

Jing Wei nodded. Now that the Princess Consort had arrived, she had to accept this situation.

Judging from the way she started crying as soon as she arrived, it's unlikely that you can get anything out of her even if you talk to her nicely.

Di Baose went outside.

Good heavens! Is Xuande Gate going to become a vegetable market?

Sun hurriedly followed Di Baose, knowing that there might be danger if too few people came.

The woman was kneeling on the ground, crying as if she had lost her parents. Her robe was almost white, and she looked quite beautiful!

A large group of people surrounded her, showing concern. She was crying pitifully.

Di Baose thought to herself, "Empress Dong is just asking for trouble, she's courting death!"

This is a slap in the face to the Wu Prince's mansion, why doesn't Empress Dong go to the Wu Prince's mansion to become a concubine?

Everyone looked at Di Baose with excitement!

Someone shouted excitedly, "Isn't Lady Huan here?"

Di Baose went past.

Fortunately, there were many people, and they were very aggressive.

Princess Yongning knelt there, looking like a delicate white flower.

Di Baose stepped forward and slapped him twice!

The princess was stunned by the beating.

Di Baose kicked him again: "You came to the palace to mourn? No one cares about who died in the Wu Prince's Mansion? Consort Huan said that if no one cares about the Wu Prince's Mansion, I will request permission to take care of it!"