"It has disrupted the peace of the inner quarters."

The Empress Dowager saw through all of this, but she couldn't eliminate all the evil people in the world.

Yun Duoduo squeezed the Empress Dowager's shoulder and couldn't help but sigh, "This is the courage of the previous palace intrigue champion!"

In the capital, there are indeed many young ladies from prominent families who are clueless, like Bu Yaolian.

If they marry and start their own families, and do not repent, but only cause trouble for concubines and sisters-in-law, they will sooner or later be disliked by their husbands, criticized by their servants, and ostracized by their sisters-in-law and mothers-in-law. Their own lives will not be happy or smooth.

Now that the royal family has not severely punished Bu Yaolian, society, this great melting pot, will teach her a lesson in the future.

At that point, it won't just be physical suffering.

"Yes, Mother is right," Yun Beiye said humbly, nodding repeatedly.

"The thought of the suffering Duoduo has endured is like a knife twisting in my heart." Yun Beiye clutched his chest, his face filled with sorrow.

“But we are all connected by blood. The Bu family has served the court loyally for generations. I cannot be too harsh. If I were to kill her outright, her old father would probably smash his head and die with his daughter.”

"If this happens, it will likely chill the hearts of the court officials," Yun Beiye said helplessly.

"I heard that Miss Bu couldn't even withstand ten strokes of the cane and is on the verge of death."

Whether she can be saved or not depends on her fate.

As for Yun Duoduo, she didn't care whether Bu Yaolian was alive or dead, as long as she didn't appear in front of her again to cause her trouble.

Just then, Yun Beiye spoke up, "Don't worry, Duoduo. There's another clause in my decree: Bu Yaolian is not allowed to meet the Ninth Princess. Wherever you are, Bu Yaolian cannot appear!"

"Yes, Duoduo understands Father's thoughts!"

Yun Duoduo nodded; this was already a win-win solution.

Is there a way in this world to have it all, to be true to both my daughter and my minister?

The Empress Dowager rubbed her temples. "These clueless women are such a headache. Never mind, let's not talk about this anymore."

Yun Beiye quickly served the Empress Dowager a cup of tea.

"Duoduo, now that you've come of age, it's time for you to build your own residence outside."

The coming-of-age ceremony for Yun Duoduo was a major event in the palace.

"Originally, you should have been granted a fiefdom when you came of age, but when you were seven, your father had already granted you a fiefdom."

When she was seven years old, Yunbei bestowed upon Yuze a fiefdom, granting her a hundred acres of fertile land, a small estate in the suburbs of the capital, and dozens of second-class palace tokens.

Generally, princesses are only granted fertile land and fiefdoms when they marry or are sent to a marriage alliance, and the annual tax revenue from the fiefdom belongs to the princess.

"Yuze is a good place, rich in resources, with simple and honest people. It is a prosperous place, and over the years, it must have collected a lot of taxes."

The Empress Dowager took Yun Duoduo's hand, indicating that she didn't need to massage her shoulders anymore.

Yun Duoduo, her eyes and brows beaming with smiles, sat down beside the Empress Dowager.

"Grandmother, Duoduo doesn't want to leave the palace so soon. Duoduo wants to stay with Grandmother and Father!" As she spoke, Yun Duoduo hugged the Empress Dowager's arm.

"Haha, you're so sweet-talking!" The Empress Dowager laughed heartily and affectionately patted Yun Duoduo's head.

"But what kind of talk is it if you don't establish your own household after reaching marriageable age?" The Empress Dowager put away her smile and glanced at her sideways.

After all these years, Yun Duoduo still couldn't keep up with her grandmother's incredible speed, which was like a Sichuan opera face-changing act.

"Grandmother also wants to keep you by her side, but the rules of our ancestors are still in place. The mansion must still be built. If you miss Grandmother, you can go to the palace anytime."

After speaking, the Empress Dowager looked at Yun Beiye: "Emperor."

"Your Majesty, I am here." Yun Duoduo nodded slightly.

"Prepare a token for Duoduo so that she can freely enter and leave the palace at any time."

"Yes, Mother, Zhao Zhongquan, do you remember?" Yun Beiye turned to Zhao Zhongquan and instructed him.

"This servant has remembered," Zhao Zhongquan hurriedly bowed and replied.

"Besides, Duoduo, you will eventually get married and leave the palace. Even if you don't leave the palace when you come of age, you will still have to leave the palace after you get married."

Yun Duoduo had lived in the Nanyang Imperial Palace for nearly fifteen years. If she were to suddenly move out to an unfamiliar place, she would find it quite difficult to adapt.

"And also, Duoduo, it was when you were seven years old that your father entrusted the Imperial Pharmacy to you, but I saw that you didn't really take care of it." After saying that, she glanced at her granddaughter.

Yun Duoduo lowered her head, waiting for the Empress Dowager's instructions.

"Back then you were young, so the duties of the Imperial Pharmacy were delegated to the officials. Now that you're older, it's time for you to take on the responsibilities." The Empress Dowager looked at Yun Duoduo meaningfully.

She will die one day. When that day comes, Yunbei will be busy with government affairs day and night, and her brothers will also be building their own mansions and starting their own families. What will happen if no one takes care of her then?

Therefore, it would be better to make her granddaughter strong while she is still alive, so that she can leave in peace.

"Yes, Duoduo will keep in mind Grandmother's teachings."

Yun Duoduo understood the Empress Dowager's worry and expectations from her gaze.

"Duoduo, go to the Imperial Pharmacy in a little while and gradually take over the Imperial Pharmacy."

The Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction and ordered the palace maids to serve the dishes.

After they finished talking, they had lunch, and then Yun Duoduo left Shouchang Palace.

...

"Have you decided what to do for Duoduo's coming-of-age ceremony?" The Empress Dowager rinsed her mouth with the help of Zhang Mama, preparing to finish her conversation with Yun Beiye before taking a nap.

"My daughter deserves a grand coming-of-age ceremony," Yun Beiye said, rubbing his hands together as if he were about to throw a huge event.

"I plan to send out invitations widely, so that the imperial heirs of Beiliang and Shu can all come to attend Duoduo's coming-of-age ceremony," Yun Beiye said excitedly, already eager to show off his precious daughter to other countries.

"It will also allow Duoduo to get to know these imperial heirs and crown princes."

No sooner had Yun Beiye finished speaking than the Empress Dowager suddenly flew into a rage.

She slammed her hand on the table and yelled, "You bastard!"

"By having Duoduo meet the heirs and crown princes of Beiliang and Shu, does the Emperor intend for Duoduo to marry far away? Does the Emperor want Duoduo to go on a political marriage?!"

Yun Beiye quickly knelt on the ground, "Mother, it was your fault."

"Your Majesty, I believe that only a prince is worthy of my daughter. And since the Northern Liang and Shu kingdoms are powerful, they will certainly not mistreat Duoduo. If Duoduo could become the empress of a country, she would gain love and respect." Yun Beiye was unusually flustered as he hurriedly explained.

"Moreover, Northern Liang and Shu are not as far apart as Western Chu. The princes of Northern Liang and Shu have good reputations. Even Jiucheng has known Duoduo since childhood."