"Go and make some hangover soup." Yinzhen instructed Su Peisheng in a low voice, then looked at Qingxue, who was supporting Qian Shengyan with a look of bewilderment: "Send the Imperial Noble Consort back."

"Yes." Qingxue and Lüliu each helped Qian Shengyan up. Qian Shengyan was quite obedient and didn't say anything, only looking at Yinzhen with some confusion, then at Qingxue: "Where are we going?"

"Go back to your tent first, I'll come see you later," Yinzhen said gently, trying to comfort him.

Qian Shengyan pouted, somewhat unwilling, but her long-standing habit still made her obey Yinzhen's words, and she staggered slightly as Qingxue helped her away.

"What's wrong with the Imperial Noble Consort?" Ke Jing was also a little drunk. She shouted loudly, "Is the Imperial Noble Consort going back? Come on, Su De, escort the Imperial Noble Consort back to her tent!"

With a "click," Yinzhen slammed the wine glass in his hand onto the table. Kejing was startled, and Sude, who had just stood up, also looked over.

Hongli immediately stood up and said, "No need to trouble yourself, Father Emperor. Your son will escort Mother back."

"Alright." Yinzhen nodded, and Hongli left his seat. But after a while, Yinzhen also stood up and said, "I am a little drunk, so I will go back first."

Ignoring the expressions of the others, Yinzhen got up and left his seat. A moment later, he walked faster and faster, and Su Peisheng had to jog to catch up with him.

Moreover... looking at the direction they're heading, it's clear they're going to the Imperial Noble Consort's tent.

Su Peisheng couldn't help but swallow hard. For some reason, he felt that the emperor was somewhat terrifying at this moment...

As he approached the entrance to the Imperial Noble Consort's tent, he ran into Hongli, who was just about to leave. Hongli was somewhat surprised to see the Emperor, but he quickly regained his composure and bowed, saying, "Father, rest assured, Mother is fine. She has already drunk the hangover soup and fallen asleep."

"Hmm." Yinzhen nodded. "Go back now and offer a toast to the princes on my behalf."

"yes."

As Hongli left, Yinzhen was about to go in when he stopped and turned back to look at Su Peisheng: "The rabbits I hunted can be kept here with the Imperial Noble Consort."

"Yes, sir," Su Peisheng quickly replied.

Yinzhen lifted the curtain and went inside. Su Peisheng wanted to follow, but after thinking about it, he realized that Qingxue and the others were still inside, so he wisely waited at the door.

Sure enough, a moment later, Qingxue, Lvliu, and two palace maids who served the Imperial Noble Consort also withdrew. Qingxue and Lvliu stood guard at the door with him, while the others were told to go far away.

The tents were not as soundproof as the palace. The guards at the door soon heard the Imperial Noble Consort crying, accompanied by indistinct sounds such as "No, no" and "I dare not." Su Peisheng then moved further away, wiped his face, and looked up at the moon in the sky.

In recent years, His Majesty has shown increasing favor towards the Imperial Noble Consort...

How old is Su De? He's not even older than the Fourth Prince, yet the Emperor still cares. What can anyone say?

Even if the Imperial Noble Consort smiled and praised someone else, that wouldn't be acceptable...

Su Peisheng unconsciously recalled whether the Imperial Noble Consort had ever praised him, and even decided that it would be better to appear in front of the Imperial Noble Consort less often in the future.

The old house catching fire... cough, forgive him, he really shouldn't have spoken ill of the Emperor...

It wasn't until midnight, when the Emperor called for water twice more, that the light in the Imperial Concubine's tent was finally turned off. Su Peisheng coughed lightly and nudged Qingxue's arm: "Go to sleep, I'll keep watch."

"Then thank you very much, Steward Su." Qingxue did not refuse. Such things are reciprocal. Su Peisheng is on night duty today, and she will take over tomorrow. In any case, there is no need to make such a clear distinction between Yongshou Palace and Yangxin Hall.

Fortunately, nothing much happened the next day, and Yinzhen didn't have to fire arrows for the hunting party, so the two of them were able to get up a little later. Qian Shengyan felt sore all over before she even opened her eyes. She groaned, rolled over, and hugged Yinzhen, her voice hoarse and almost unable to speak: "I want some water..."

Yinzhen silently brought over a cup of warm tea, gently lifted her head with one hand, and fed her some water.

The water flowed down her throat, and Qian Shengyan felt a little better, but she groaned again and pressed her leg down on Yinzhen: "My leg hurts."

Yinzhen: ...

Yinzhen couldn't help but chuckle. Qian Shengyan opened her eyes and glared at him angrily: "The Emperor said last night..."

"Alright, alright, I'll serve you this morning." Yinzhen said, actually reaching out to massage Qian Shengyan's legs, but she quickly pulled back, staring wide-eyed at Yinzhen: "Your Majesty!"

"Shall I give you a massage?" Yinzhen asked with a smile.

Qian Shengyan's eyes drifted away, and she pursed her lips: "It doesn't hurt anymore."

"Does your back hurt? And here? Does it hurt?" Yinzhen said, his hand already covering her. Qian Shengyan trembled and hid even deeper under the covers: "Your Majesty!"

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore, get up?" Yinzhen said, but still pinched her again before sitting up to get his undergarments. "There's a football match today, want to go watch?"

Qian Shengyan was interested, but thinking of last night... she felt a little wronged: "May I go see it?"

Yinzhen was amused by her, but he held back, pretended to think for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly: "It's better not to go."

Qian Shengyan said listlessly, "Okay."

Yinzhen turned his head away but couldn't help but chuckle. Qian Shengyan heard it and, still somewhat incredulous, clung to his shoulder to look at his face: "Your Majesty?"

After all that commotion, I got up again.

Fortunately, everyone was more relaxed after the hunt. Even though the Empress and Consort came out late, no one said anything. However, Qian Shengyan remembered what happened to Foerguochun last night while having breakfast and called Qingxue over to ask about it.

Qingxue smiled and said, "Don't worry, my lady. The princess is very decisive. That person won't dare to cause any more trouble."

"That's good then." Qian Shengyan lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment. "Go and ask where Folgochun is now. I have something I want to ask her."

Instead of coming, Foerguochun changed into riding clothes and went hunting with Hongli and Hongzhou.

Qian Shengyan was helpless and a little worried. She was relieved to find out that she had brought twelve guards. But a little while later, Hongshan came in and bothered her again. It turned out that E Rong'an, who had been playing with him a lot lately, had also gone hunting today, and Hongshan wanted to go too.

Qian Shengyan suddenly stood up: "Nonsense! Is E Rong'an's injury healed yet? Riding a horse and hunting!"

"Master..." Qingxue was unaware that the Emperor had already betrothed Er Rong'an to Fuerguochun, and was somewhat surprised by Qian Shengyan's reaction. Qian Shengyan, however, got up and walked out.

She was going to find Yinzhen. She hoped that Erong'an wouldn't leave any lasting problems, as she still needed to live a good life with Fuerguochun in the future!

However, Qian Shengyan vaguely guessed that E Rong'an was in love with Fuerguochun. Although he didn't say it, he followed Fuerguochun wherever he went several times. It was probably because of this that Yinzhen decided to marry him.

When they found Yinzhen, he was discussing matters with his ministers. Qian Shengyan had only been waiting for a moment at the entrance of the Emperor's tent when Su Peisheng came out with a big smile: "Is there something urgent for Your Highness, Imperial Noble Consort? His Majesty has sent me to ask."

"It's nothing serious..." Qian Shengyan glanced inside, then hesitated, "Is Lord Ortai inside too?"