Huan Yue was having lunch in the east wing when he was suddenly startled!

The eunuch wasn't trying to scare her; quite a few ladies and young women had genuinely come to plead with Consort Huan.

Jing Wei is here to freeload a meal, he sneered.

Huan Yue said quite seriously, "Everyone wants to do charity with me? Okay, 50,000 taels of silver per person, no more."

The eunuch blinked. There were probably twenty or thirty people outside. Was this a million taels? Not much.

He ran off quickly, making sure none of them escaped. There were a million taels of silver; that was negotiable.

The palace maid asked him, "Did Her Majesty say anything?"

The eunuch blinked: Charity, nothing else.

The palace maids looked at the snow-covered ground; it seemed like there was as much silver as the snow. What doesn't come at a price?

The wealth confiscated from the Lan family exceeded five million taels of silver.

It's hard to say exactly how much the Lu family has, but it's probably no less than the Lan family's.

Therefore, Your Majesty's price is very fair, and I guarantee it won't infuriate anyone. At most, they'll just get another scolding, since they scold her every day anyway.

If she could earn a million taels of silver for scolding someone for a day, the Empress would probably be very willing to make the sacrifice.

Inside the house, Huan Yue continued eating.

Jing Wei remained calm. Did they think having more people meant they'd be effective? What were those things anyway?

Of course, some are just there to put on a show.

But appearances aren't something you can just fake. He's standing here, so he has to take responsibility. He won't just fake it anymore.

After the meal, Huan Yue leisurely sipped his tea, deciding to postpone his plans to enjoy wine and snow at Jixian Pavilion until later.

Jing Wei said of Xie Geng: "Isn't there an emperor in the play? He pulls a few children around, and he often has to act like that."

Huan Yue was speechless: "The Dong family is starting to show interest in silver?"

Jing Wei nodded. Princess Yongjia was, Prince Qi was, and Xie Geng was too. Not to mention the three siblings would probably fight.

Huan Yue said, "It's a habit of Yi Yin's. Someone in the court calls out 'Your Majesty!' What is it, Third Prince?"

Jing Wei laughed and said, "The Duke of Qi is an adult after all, while Xie Geng is just a child. How can so many people plead for him? He'll be able to fight off the royal army when he grows up."

Huan Yue felt that now that the matter at Zichan Mountain was settled, they could find evidence to force Dong Xu to commit suicide.

The Venerable Fushan is quite interesting. Even though we arranged for her to stay at Changchun Temple, she was still preoccupied with her children and grandchildren; she was thinking too much.

While it is natural to want one's children and grandchildren, it is also natural to respect the elderly.

But let me ask you to distinguish right from wrong. Right and wrong, black and white, must not be forgotten!

A palace attendant came to report: "Gong Shanyuan has returned."

Huan Yue instructed, "Have her prepare to go find those people and collect the donations. How is the situation with the snow disaster?"

The eunuch reported, "It's not a disaster. It's just that conditions in the mountains aren't very good."

That's like having a disaster even when there's nothing wrong, like never having enough to eat.

Huan Yue said seriously, “We can’t take this for granted and think that giving out porridge and the elderly won’t die is a great act of kindness. Everyone has the right to live a good life, just like the elderly.”

The eunuch understood and went to discuss it with Gong Shanyuan.

Jing Wei was a little nervous, but also expectant.

The palace maid laughed and said, "Gong Shanyuan is much more experienced now. This group of ladies and young misses is not much different from those in the village."

Besides, even if we can't defeat her, we can't do anything to her. The Empress can take action later.

Di Baose and Guo Bing both came over.

A palace maid came to report: "Luo Chenghui wants to go out."

Huan Yue said, "Tell her that once she leaves Xuanfu Gate, she can forget about coming back in. This is the last time!"

Di Baose nodded: "You're too wild!"

Sunny said, "Maybe this last time we'll go all out."

Di Baose roared, "Keep an eye on her. She'd better ruin herself."

It's not that we necessarily want her to die, but she always seems to be courting death.

The Dark Fragrance Courtyard was cold and desolate.

The snow here feels thicker than elsewhere.

It's not a feeling; the snow melts when it gets warmer elsewhere.

Luo Yaohui had plenty of clothes, bedding, and other necessities, so her condition wasn't that serious, and she didn't dare to actually exhaust herself to death.

I never expected it to cause such a big commotion; the wind could even faintly carry it to Anxiang Courtyard.

Cai stood aside to stop them.

Luo Yaohui was furious! Pei Huanyue probably wouldn't keep her until the New Year!

Then don't blame her! Do you think she's easy to bully?

Cai was torn terribly. She knew she couldn't stop Luo Yaohui; she truly didn't want to die with Luo Yaohui.

Luo Yaohui coughed and sneered, "You think Qing'e Palace would even look at you?"

Cai ignored her, but then she understood!

The Qing'e Palace needs people! Even if she's not available for now, she can always find a chance if she stays calm.

Cai's goals differed from Luo Yaohui's.

Luo Yaohui was young and wanted to try her luck with the emperor.

This path was naturally unsuitable for Cai Shi; from beginning to end, she merely assisted Luo Yaohui and showcased her own abilities. Given the opportunity to demonstrate her talents, she was, after all, still young.

Cai discovered that Qing'e Palace was completely different, and that she was not incapable of changing herself in order to please her master and gain opportunities.

When people are pushed to the limit, some go crazy and die, while others change and come back to life.

There is no standard answer to whether to charge in recklessly or endure humiliation.

Madam Cai knew Fang Tang; even she was alive and well.

Therefore, one must not violate the Empress's taboos.

Luo Yaohui stared at her, wishing she could kill her! This bitch, she said she was helping her, but what exactly did she help her with?

Luo Yaohui still has to rely on herself, which is so difficult!

The Crown Prince's position severely limited her opportunities.

Luo Yaohui wants to live!

From the next room, Yang Dong'e, dressed warmly, came out.

The harsh winter has arrived, but can spring be far behind?

She fell completely silent. She wanted to go find the Empress, and also, she didn't want to stay in the Dark Fragrance Courtyard.

The Dark Fragrance Courtyard is the cold palace of the Eastern Palace, inhabited by devils. Yang Dong'e must break free from those devils.

The palace maid led her to the east side room to see the Empress.

Huan Yue and Guo Bing set up their chess game.

Yang Dong'e obediently knelt on one side.

A moment later, a palace attendant came to report: "Gong Shanyuan has engaged them in close combat."

Jing Wei Gossips: "How's the battle going?"

The eunuch reported, "The daughter-in-law of the Grand Princess of Nankang, Lady Lu, is determined to fight Gong Shanyuan to the death, and she really is. The guards are going to arrest her. Lady Lu is causing such a ruckus that even if she is a member of the heretical sect from Zichan Mountain, she will be taken away."

Huan Yue remembered: "Lu Feiran also has quite a few things."

The eunuch replied, "Those have all been moved away long ago."

In any case, control everything related to Zichan Mountain that you can. The more evidence you find, the more just your verdict will be.

How did the Lan family acquire so much wealth? It was all obtained through cunning and force, and it was all sin.

The daughter-in-law of the Grand Princess of Nankang was not touched, but she insisted on running into him.

However, this is also putting pressure on her; it's time to deal with the next Princess of Nankang.

Yang Dong'e was frightened.

The former holy site of the Chan Sect was once incredibly glorious.

Yang Dong'e also believed it.

But beliefs are something that need to be corrected when they need to be corrected.

In the Eastern Palace, believe in the Empress and you will gain eternal life.

The palace maid came to report: "Gong Shanyuan and the others spread the way of goodness. Just as the sage is not benevolent, the greatest good is not good, and the greatest sound is silent."

Yang Dong'e understood. It meant that the Empress's apparent indifference was actually the saint's benevolence, and those people who seemed to be pleading for Fu Shan Zhenren were in fact doing evil.

Therefore, Gong Shanyuan's actions in dealing with the elderly man's children and grandchildren are met with resistance from many of the elderly. This is precisely what makes the situation difficult.

Yang Dong'e didn't know if hitting her was for her own good, but she didn't think so now, and she had no choice but to bow her head.

Once you lower your head, it becomes a habit.