Gong Fengyi and Ju Fengyi took a break and then came to Jixian Pavilion to join in the fun.

Although they could wander freely in the back garden, there were no empresses there.

There are some when you're browsing, and some when you're just joining in the fun.

The four imperial attendants were together, but Jia Fengyi was in a terrible state, lying on the ground with no one to care for her.

Huan Yue wasn't really that kind-hearted.

Gong Fengyi wasn't surprised. These people who're cursing the Empress these days are really vicious!

Those who were beaten, suffered losses, or were relatives, and those who made all sorts of open and covert taunts, didn't take the Crown Princess seriously at all.

Gong Fengyi heard some rumors in the palace, but she had no idea how tragic the situation was outside.

It's a miracle that the Empress managed to stay calm and not lose her temper. Why can't she lose her temper?

If even the Duke of Rong's favorite concubine can be so arrogant, how can the Crown Princess of the Eastern Palace be so pitiful?

A palace maid came to find Di Baose: "Madam Zheng wishes to see her mistress."

Di Baose now sat dignified, beautiful, and imposing. Seeing the disrespectful behavior of the palace maids, she became even more imposing: "The Zheng family has been demoted?"

The palace maid was taken aback, noticing that everyone was watching the show, especially Consort Huan, whose eyes were shining brightly!

No matter how confident a palace maid is, she can't afford to offend Huan Yue. As for Madam Zheng's manipulation of Di Baose, a palace maid like her still needs to be perceptive.

The palace maid, who was in her thirties, quickly adjusted her posture and replied, "Third Master Zheng has been demoted to Deputy Military Commissioner of Huzhou."

Di Baose thought it sounded good: "Let me deliver the travel gifts to my third uncle?"

Did the palace maid really think she was clueless? Master Zheng was a high-ranking official of the third rank before, but now he holds a sinecure of the sixth rank. How many people want to step on him?

The Zheng family is a long-time friend of the Di family, so they are naturally aligned with the Crown Prince's faction. It won't be easy for the Crown Prince to protect himself.

Di Baose was overjoyed!

The third uncle scolded Huan Yue, and the Crown Prince wanted to protect him. Could it be because of Di Baose?

I've told you so many times: stop dreaming.

In fact, the Zheng family was not part of the Crown Prince's faction, and Xue Song was not part of the Dong family's faction.

Because of the Xue family's affair, perhaps the Sage had already decided to settle accounts with the Zheng family.

But regarding his maternal uncle, Di Baose said: "Go and get four of these fifty taels of silver ingots."

Zhu Jin went with her palace maids. The gift wasn't just silver; she also needed to include a few other items.

The palace maid said urgently, "Madam Zheng wants to see her mistress."

Di Baose reprimanded, "I am now a concubine of the Crown Prince. Madam Zheng, you shouldn't come here so casually. Don't you know any manners?"

Ren Fengyi interjected from the side, "Shouldn't we first discuss this with Her Majesty and ask for her favor?"

Sunny laughed and said, "The Pei family treats the Empress as their own, while some people treat the Crown Prince's Palace as their own?"

What right does Lady Zheng have to demand this and that from the Crown Prince?

There are many members of the Di family in the Eastern Palace, but does Madam Zheng have any influence in the Di family?

The fact that Madam Zheng was involved with mostly members of the Dong family makes her even more despicable.

The palace maids knew they couldn't afford to offend Pei Huanyue, and Di Baose was also afraid of her.

It's clear how many people Pei Huanyue blocked here, which was different from Empress Dong's original intention.

Empress Dong could allow someone to jump around in front of her, but she would never allow anyone to ride on her head.

When Xie Zhou arrived, he saw the stalemate.

The palace maid's face turned pale.

Everyone knows that the Crown Prince is not to be trifled with. Although some people are trying to sow discord between the current emperor and the Crown Prince, for the time being, the Crown Prince holds considerable power.

Zhu Jin brought over a bunch of things, which looked quite presentable.

Xie Zhou was a little disgusted. But there was no need to worry too much; no one else could afford to offend him.

The eunuchs brought over two baskets of lychees, which were a gift from the emperor.

Huan Yue was very happy and invited everyone to come and try it.

Since it was impossible to bring it directly, a palace maid put it on a plate and brought it to everyone.

The lychees are quite large; one plate can't hold many.

Ren Fengyi took two to taste, as he had never had the chance before.

Di Baose didn't care; she'd never lacked these things. However, things didn't seem to be so good anymore. If she managed them herself, things would probably be better. Di Baose finally understood something.

Xie Zhou was displeased and said to his wife, "My people are here too."

Huan Yue glanced at him and said, "The food is all here, isn't it?"

Everyone else, get out of here quickly. Wait a minute.

Jia Fengyi lay on the ground, groaning.

Xie Zhou was even more displeased: "What is this? Throw it out! Don't put it in Qing'e Palace again."

Jia Fengyi felt particularly aggrieved: "Your Highness..."

Ren Fengyi ran over, knelt down, and reported: "Your Highness, Jia Fengyi has someone in her heart and wants to leave."

Xie Zhou approved.

Jia Fengyi panicked: "I didn't! I didn't! Your Highness!"

Ren Fengyi retired after achieving his goal, leaving with a large group of people.

Di Baose glanced at her. Did she learn this trick from Huan Yue? Jia Fengyi could only remain speechless.

After all, Ren Fengyi had lived with her for a long time and knew her thoughts and logical reasoning.

In this way, if Jia Fengyi died outside, his relationship with the Crown Prince would be much smaller.

Once she leaves, will Empress Dong still care about her? Although Jia Fengyi is somewhat capable, there is no shortage of capable people in the world.

In short, the rear hall became quiet.

The palace maids have tidied up the surroundings beautifully; Your Highness, please make yourself at home.

Huan Yue ate a plateful; it was quite delicious.

Xie Zhou ate a few and instructed the palace maid, "Leave these for Her Majesty to eat tomorrow."

Huan Yue said, "Lychees don't keep well."

Xie Zhou said, "It should be fine to wait until tomorrow. There should be lychees being offered as tribute frequently recently, but not necessarily every day."

So he had to manage things for several days in one day, and his wife was enjoying the lychees.

Huan Yue said, "It's just food, everyone can share it, don't worry about it."

Xie Zhou scolded her: "Aren't you afraid that everyone will get used to sharing food and want to eat everything from you?"

Huan Yue said, "Eat if you can."

Xie Zhou quickly assured her, "You won't get to eat it."

Huan Yue tidied up and sat quietly to one side, enjoying the breeze.

Xie Zhou sat beside her, feeling extremely comfortable.

The palace was much quieter than other places. He didn't care about anything else, as long as it was quiet when he arrived.

Did Huan Yue see that he wasn't busy anymore?

Xie Zhou wanted to kiss her, his wife smelled sweet, and there was another matter: "Gong Fengyi's stepmother tricked Gong Zhi before she died."

Huan Yue was curious.

Xie Zhou saw her eyes sparkling and pinched her chin: "That woman told Gong's father that Gong Zhi was heartless and ungrateful, not only harming the Gong family, but also what he would do in the future. Gong's father made a scene."

Huan Yue said, "It's just a placenta."

Xie Zhou nodded: "That woman understands him. Gong Zhi has already severed ties with his relatives."

Severing ties with relatives has a very bad reputation.

Just like Huan Yue's lack of closeness to the Pei family, which many people dislike, her situation is complicated.

Gong Zhi is a man and unmarried, so his future path will be difficult.

But that's not necessarily true. As long as you have the ability, you can forge your own path.

Xie Zhou would obviously give him a chance.

Huan Yue had nothing to say.

Xie Zhou told her, "As soon as Pei Jinnu's injury improved a little, she went to flirt with Chang Dalang."

Huan Yue looked at him: "Is Chang Dalang overjoyed?"

Xie Zhou said, "No. But given Pei Jinnu's methods and the Chang family's pragmatism, this matter is probably true."

Huan Yue nodded: "The Pei family doesn't have any village girls, so it's not bad to have a village woman."

Xie Zhou nodded. If Pei Jinnu truly had foresight, then he should be prepared to farm for twenty years.

When his son grows up, won't his maternal uncle still have a chance?

If one is short-sighted, then no one can save him.

Xie Zhou pondered how many children he and his wife should have this time.