The sacrificial ceremony to Heaven has concluded.

Everyone, pack up, we still have to go to the palace for the grand court assembly.

Although it took a little time, it should be enough.

Some people are looking forward to today, but tomorrow won't be the winter solstice.

Huan Yue got into the car; she was no longer needed.

She can attend the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven, but she won't go to the grand court assembly even if you invite her. Is it because she doesn't enjoy eating or sleeping?

He got hungry and sleepy while sitting in the car, but Huan Yue couldn't sleep.

The journey here went smoothly, but who knows what might happen on the way back.

The young palace maid huddled in a corner, continuing her chanting. Though silent, her devotion remained undiminished.

Huiqing was also on guard; once the He family was finished, they certainly wouldn't accept their fate so easily. Although the court was in charge of important matters, they could only return to the palace with peace of mind.

Boom! A sudden explosion!

Huan Yue climbed out of the car and saw that the explosives didn't seem to have worked.

The eunuch and she exchanged a glance; the place where the explosion had occurred was some distance from the emperor's carriage.

The imperial procession did not stop and returned steadily to the palace. Those with high merit were sent to handle the situation.

Li Chong and the Ximing Camp will not enter the city; guarding the outside is also a significant responsibility.

Boom! The distant explosion sounded like thunder!

The carriage didn't stop. Huan Yue stood steadily on the carriage shaft. Judging from the direction of the sound, it was from the Circular Mound Altar. Those traitors dared to bomb the Circular Mound Altar?

Perhaps out of exasperation, and since Huan Yue didn't need to interfere, she got back into the car.

The Chongzhai chariot, Yanzhai chariot, Zhai chariot, and An chariot were all drawn by four horses and each had twenty-four riders. In short, these chariots were both large and stable.

When Huan Yue's formal entourage appeared, since the emperor had bestowed upon him a Chongzhai chariot, the Chongzhai chariot, Yanzhai chariot, Zhai chariot, An chariot, Siwang chariot, and Jingen chariot were all present.

Behind the Chongzhai carriage were palace servant carriages, where female officials such as Chaoyun sat, while Huiqing, Xiaogong'er, and Cuizhu served in these carriages.

Huan Yue lay down to rest.

Cuizhu was alright now, and she chatted with the little palace maid.

Huiqing simply closed her eyes to rest. She was truly exhausted.

The Crown Prince's entourage was in front.

An official from the Eastern Palace rushed over to report.

Xie Zhou sat in the car, listening expressionlessly.

What's the point of going to the East Palace? Di Shan said to His Highness, "Is it just creating chaos?"

Xie Zhou nodded, "Of course, we need enough chaos."

The emperor's procession passed through the Imperial Street; the capital was quiet, and everyone was quite clever.

Even with the He family's actions, they can still be suppressed. As for their continued actions outside, then the suppression will continue.

It's still the Emperor's business, and Xie Zhou won't get too involved. His main focus is on stabilizing other aspects, such as the people.

The Empress Dowager's words to He Shouyi are likely to become famous. When soldiers achieve merit, the common people also receive a share.

Apart from families like the He family, many soldiers were civilians and had an inseparable relationship with the common people.

The He family was greedy for merit and acted rashly; only the victors are remembered. Didn't those cannon fodder soldiers achieve anything?

Before even entering the palace, an imperial edict was issued at the gate of Yingtian: the entire He family, including nine generations, must be arrested!

King Wu stood in front of Yingtian Gate, looked up at the sky, and saw that the sky was fine!

Then look at the Prince of Song. His father was Emperor Gaozong's brother, so there's not much for him to think about.

Since the King of Wu was willing to accept this, he knelt down and asked for the emperor's decree: "The Yang family plotted rebellion, and Xie Su and Xie Xuan, those two unfilial sons, are to be punished by Your Majesty!"

Today, he was very polite: "Brother, please rise. Since we are related to the Yang family, Xie Su and Xie Xuan should go together."

The King of Wu expressed his gratitude. In any case, Xie Yu's gesture of respect was enough.

Xie Xuan was brought over and cried out in alarm, "Father!"

The King of Wu stepped forward and slapped him hard across the face: "You have not only violated the family rules but also the law of the land. You will be dealt with according to the family rules after the law of the land has dealt with you!"

Xie Xuan had a handsome face, but it was as if a mountain had been pulled out of his hand. He wanted to sneer, but he was also afraid.

The King of Wu was far more imposing than him. The unfilial son said, "You can only pray that His Majesty will be merciful and spare your dog's life!"

Xie Xuan was truly frightened.

But I have no intention of lingering here any longer.

The King of Wu had no intention of teaching his son here; he was just angry.

Logically, a child who has done something so despicable should at least repent upon meeting the king, right? But he acted as if nothing had happened, or perhaps he didn't intend to do it again after failing this time, and the King of Wu was too lazy to teach him anymore.

The King of Wu wasn't averse to teaching before; he could talk for ages. Besides, as long as he has a life, he can still be taught later. If he can change, life will still be alright.

Therefore, the King of Wu would not have wronged his son; in fact, this matter was caused by each family.

Therefore, the King of Wu hated the Yang family and wanted them all dead!

Like the Prince of Song, as long as the Prince of Song's family is doing well, how can other families ride roughshod over him?

The Xie family must have a hierarchy, otherwise, it's uncertain how long the King of Wu could remain in power.

Xie Xuan wasn't truly afraid. But he was afraid of being seen as shameful. Putting him in jail would definitely be a dirty business.

Imperial Prison.

On such a fine day, Qian saw a ray of sunshine.

There's not much else to see, but even on this day, it's relatively bright inside the prison.

Chang Ziyu sat to one side, in a very bad mood.

Even when people come to visit her, she can't feel happy.

Mr. Qian was also in a bad mood.

How many people would come to see her? Pei Huanzhao had returned to his hometown, Pei Huanxu was in prison, Pei Huanfeng… Madam Qian didn’t want to think about any of it.

The man who arrived was in his forties and seemed to be in charge. Although he was low-key, he was proud of his master.

The man first took out some hot food.

How could Qian Shi just eat someone else's food? Should we send her to her death?

But the aroma of nourishing chicken soup wafted in, along with braised pork rice—anyone would want to eat that.

Qian Shi can tolerate this; she's tolerated so much in the past. They think they can kill her for this little bit of food?

Chang Ziyu is different. She possesses the pride of the Qian family and the sleazy nature of Pei Bo. Why wouldn't she take advantage of the opportunity? Why does she endure it? For whom does she endure it?

Qian would usually try to take food from her, but she's putting up with it now.

Chang Ziyu is doing just fine! She ate so much by herself, she's very full, and she's not even cold anymore.

Qian only had her eye on Feng, and only Pei Huanfeng resembled her; Chang Ziyu was not!

Chang Ziyu is truly satisfied with the food. If Qian Shi hadn't left her at the Chang family's house, would she be like this?

The man was quite pleased and said to Chang Ziyu, "You were born with the destiny of a phoenix."

Bah! This lowly woman dares to claim the fate of a phoenix? In Qian's heart, the only one deserving of the phoenix's fate is Pei Huanfeng.

Chang Ziyu immediately put on her act. Even if she wore old clothes and looked like a beggar, the key was fate. If Huan Yue, that real village girl, could become the Crown Princess, then who couldn't be destined for greatness?

The man asked excitedly, "Do you want to go out?"

The old woman sneered from the side: "You really want to go in?"

The man turned his head and handed over a fifty-tael silver ingot.

The old woman sneered, "Do you want to send it to Prince Huayuan or Prince Yongning?"

The man's expression changed!

The old woman gestured, "Isn't that it? It doesn't live far away."

The man was caught before he could run away and was imprisoned with Prince Yongning.

The jailer chuckled, "The prince is a man of high status; he'll surely be uncomfortable without someone to serve him. You'll have to be careful in serving him."

The old woman said, "He has taken a liking to Fengming. Should he be with the Prince?"

The jailer snorted.

The title of "Phoenix Fate" is not something to be taken lightly.

Prince Yongning wanted to show his power, but the handprint on his handsome face piqued a certain interest.

Several prisoners looked at him like that.

Xie Xuan's expression darkened. He wanted to smash up the imperial prison and the palace!

The old woman can slap him first, even though it's not her responsibility.