Consort Shin Hyun looks better these days.

People are in high spirits when they have good news.

Who isn't a beauty?

Consort Zhu didn't try too hard to dress up, but even so, she was younger and prettier than Consort Cui, who was trying to gain sympathy.

If we were to ask the Emperor now, Consort Cui would surely suffer a crushing defeat.

Since Zhu was going to hand over the reins to Consort Cui, she couldn't avoid it, so she simply said in front of Qing'e, "The Emperor has instructed us to manage the affairs of the concubines, but we have no experience at all. We would like to ask Qing'e for advice."

Huan Yue laughed and said, "Am I even less experienced?"

Zhu laughed generously: "It's not that we're stupid, it's that you're wiser."

Huan Yue smiled and said, "Your Highnesses are too kind."

Shi Qingzhu watched from the sidelines. Empress Huan was truly magnanimous! She maintained her composure in every way, just like she did with Consort Shen and Consort Zhu.

Although the Crown Princess was of a younger generation, she was more favored, and Consort Huan showed no arrogance whatsoever.

Zhu thought to herself, "No wonder the sage wanted to protect her; this is the true destiny of a phoenix."

Consort Cui is right here, yet Consort Xian and Consort De don't seek her advice; this is tantamount to breaking off all relations.

Consort Shin-hyeon was not trembling with fear.

She's been terrified enough since giving birth to her eldest son.

She wasn't scared into becoming anyone's dog; instead, she lived like a typical woman in a harem.

However, she had Empress Mingde backing her up before, and later the Empress Dowager protecting her.

Huan Yue suddenly remembered: "Isn't the former head of the palace, Song Xun, still in Changxin Palace?"

Zhu's eyes lit up, and she nodded quickly.

Song Xun was a person of the Empress Dowager, and served as Shanggong when the Empress Dowager was alive.

After the Empress Dowager's death, before Empress Dong could take any action, she withdrew and hid in Changxin Palace.

Although Changxin Palace was unclaimed, there were still some people guarding it, including some elderly women, including the Empress Dowager.

These elderly people had power both inside and outside the palace, and with the saint's benevolence, they were more than capable of protecting themselves.

Huan Yue said, "The Empress Dowager's people are not only experienced but also reliable. Why don't you two ask her to be your advisor and learn from her carefully? You'll understand next time. If you still don't understand next time, then you can trouble Mother Song again."

Zhu was very grateful: "Thank you for your guidance, Qing'e."

The Empress Dowager's people are essentially bringing the Empress Dowager out, along with the Crown Princess. Now who can object?

Zhu didn't need to look; Consort Cui would have to kneel down.

Consort Shen spoke with a lack of confidence but an old-fashioned air: "The Empress Dowager relies heavily on Mama Song."

Consort Cui suddenly said, "Madam Song has been ill for some time now."

Huan Yue sneered: "Having been sick for a while, shouldn't you be better by now? It's not like you're dead."

The atmosphere is thick with tension!

Zhu cannot back down, otherwise she can forget about taking over from Consort Cui. If she doesn't handle the task well, the consequences will be dire.

Even if Zhu has no ambition, she should hold onto what is entrusted to her.

At least she could have more freedom in the harem, instead of being controlled at every turn.

How carefree are the blue moths?

Even in Zhaoyang Palace, Zhu Shi might not have felt at ease.

She's still favored; if she doesn't seize this opportunity to fight for it, when will she ever get another chance?

Does it matter how Consort Cui interprets it? She doesn't live for Consort Cui.

When Zhu and Consort Shen came to pay their respects, they clearly understood the situation and decided to work together with Qing'e!

The Crown Prince will surely take care of their son in the future, and that will be enough.

Zhu confidently stated, "I heard that Madam Song was slightly unwell, but she's recovered long ago."

Huan Yue scoffed, "It seems that the Imperial Concubine is not very familiar with the inner palace, or perhaps she would rather that Madam Song stay sick and die sooner so as not to get in your way? Some old hags can be quite a nuisance."

Consort Cui was furious: "Qing'e wants to interfere in the inner palace?"

Huan Yue said, "You don't believe me when I call you a stupid woman."

Di Baose was bold: "She's too lazy to care about the affairs of the Crown Prince's Palace, do you think she cares about the harem?"

Huan Yue nodded: "He has little ability but a lot of ambition. He hasn't even figured out the basics, yet he wants the stars but not the moon."

Did they think that since Empress Dong hadn't been deposed, Cui could dominate the harem?

Logically speaking, the Crown Princess would enter the harem sooner or later, and would eventually belong to her.

Although he couldn't go ahead of time, just like the Crown Prince who was eager to ascend the throne, Huan Yue didn't care, and there was an imperial edict.

Xie Zhou, Xie Jian, and Xie Zhen came over together.

The Qing'e Palace is a bit of a disaster.

Huan Yue was very composed.

Consort Cui gets nervous whenever she sees her son! Especially when she comes to Qing'e Palace!

Prince Zheng, Xie Zhen, remained as refined as ever, but his eyes and brows exuded a regal air, and he was no longer so afraid of Consort Cui.

Consort Cui screamed, "What are you doing here?"

Xie Zhen looked at his mother's disheveled appearance and thought she was ugly.

Everyone else kept quiet; this was the mother and child's domain.

Consort Cui shouted, "Why aren't you going back? What does His Majesty want with you?"

Huan Yue interjected, "The sage calls him his son; how dare you, a woman, ask such a question?"

Consort Cui roared in anger: "Shut up!"

Huan Yue retorted: "Idiot!"

Xie Zhou sided with his wife, and was extremely displeased that Consort Cui had made trouble for her. However, he doubted that his father, the Emperor, would be pleased either.

Ignoring his mother, Xie Zhen bowed directly to his second sister-in-law, saying, "I'll have to trouble you again, second sister-in-law."

Huan Yue asked, "What is it?"

Xie Zhen said matter-of-factly, "My foolish brother hasn't taken a concubine yet, and there's no one to manage the inner quarters. I would appreciate it if my second sister-in-law could help out. Father Emperor said so too."

Consort Cui suddenly shrieked, "What did you say? How dare she interfere with Prince Zheng's residence?"

Xie Zhen retorted to his mother, "The Crown Princess really has a lot to do with this."

Consort Cui was so angry that she threw a tantrum.

He threw a tantrum at Huan Yue, and got slapped in the process.

Consort Shen stood silently to the side, thinking to herself, "Why bother?"

Consort Zhu did not try to mediate the fight. The Crown Princess, being her sister-in-law, could indeed intervene.

Consort Cui kept making a scene, as if this had touched her very core.

So Huan Yue slapped her again.

Di Baose looked at it, and this time her eyes should be full of little stars.

Consort Cui coughed up blood and wept bitterly.

She started crying and making a scene, then rammed her head against a pillar.

Huan Yue kicked her buttocks.

Consort Cui flew out, but was hurriedly caught by her palace maids.

Now that things have escalated to this point, is Huan Yue still going to intervene?

She was really nosy, shouting at Di Baose, "Go to Prince Zheng's residence and deal with those unruly ones! Our Xie family's prince is upright and proper; don't let them corrupt him. Can the Cui family afford to compensate us?"

Then he ordered someone to bring a stick, and told them to beat anyone who disagreed.

Di Baose thought about it and realized it was challenging, but she could do it!

A clash between the Di and Cui families? Absolutely not!

It was just a matter of going to Prince Zheng's mansion to manage his inner quarters.

Huan Yue then ordered, "If they really can't be taught, tie them up and bring them back. I want to see what kind of formidable characters they are. Perhaps the Imperial Concubine has prepared a great gift for Prince Zheng! If they manage to exploit this and ruin Prince Zheng, I will tear her to pieces!"

Consort Cui, supported by others, was about to continue her commotion when she heard this.

Sunny, Ginny, and the others were also excited. They were getting a bit bored staying in the East Palace every day, so they went out to have some fun!

It is said that Kunyu Palace was extremely luxurious.

Consort Cui also made the Prince Zheng's Mansion very luxurious for her beloved son.

The beauties sent there should be promising; rather than causing a scene like the one at Prince Qi's mansion, it would be better to take action.

They'll behave as long as someone intervenes. The problem is when no one intervenes and they cause a huge commotion.

King Zheng was a man, and sometimes he was difficult to manage.

Shi Qingzhu was a little confused, and then she saw Shanni making a move, and suddenly she couldn't predict what would happen.