The Empress's praise for Yun Zhiyi was genuine.

The affection conveyed was more of a sense of gratitude than affection.

They just can't show it too obviously, which is why they show their affection.

If we were to say who in the palace currently has the best impression of Yun Zhiyi, it would undoubtedly be the Empress.

After all, they saved her son's life.

The Empress heard about this from the Emperor while she was in her tent.

Once he got out of bed, he could not tell a second person, not even the Empress Dowager knew that her third grandson had recovered.

The Empress would not doubt anything the Emperor Emeritus said, so she believed it wholeheartedly.

If it weren't for keeping this a secret, she would have wanted to directly adopt Yun Zhiyi as her goddaughter.

What's so special about a county princess? Just make her a princess.

With her abilities and background, she is more than qualified to be a princess.

Unfortunately, everyone misunderstood.

Let alone what wealthy ladies and noblewomen think.

Even the other princes couldn't help but look at Prince Qu, who was holding a wine cup and waiting helplessly for the banquet to end.

King Qu, meanwhile, continued drinking his wine, too lazy to pay attention to the petty schemes of his courtiers.

However, the appreciation shown by the three people seated above Yun Zhiyi was like a slap in the face to everyone in the An Yuan Marquis's mansion.

It's like they're being blatantly mocked.

What you discarded as fish eyes has now become a pearl in the eyes of others.

A bunch of short-sighted fools.

Even Cen Shi, whose heart was slightly stirred upon hearing the news of her adopted daughter, felt ashamed when she saw the gazes directed at her from the side.

Even the lady at the next table covered her mouth and asked with a smile.

"So your daughter had this skill. Oh, she's not your daughter anymore. I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Cen's expression worsened, but she still forced a smile. "She used to love gardening."

After speaking, he lowered his head and slowly sipped his tea without waiting for a response, clearly indicating that he did not want to chat.

Ms. Cen was already in a bad mood today.

Or rather, she hasn't been in a good mood since the court hearing.

Especially during this period.

She originally brought her daughter back to her hometown, hoping to take the time to teach her more manners.

Fortunately, the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was able to find her a good marriage.

Who knew this girl would have such a fiery temper? She actually left halfway, leaving a note saying she was going back to the capital.

Aunt Chun went to chase after her, but there has been no news since.

Fearing that the Earl would be even angrier if he found out, she could only make up an excuse, saying that she would send the person to her best friend's place to be taught for a while.

Because they have been unable to find their daughter for a long time.

She had no choice but to reluctantly bring several eligible illegitimate daughters from her hometown back to the capital.

They also have to constantly go out to socialize in order to get them to see other people.

However, the Earl's Mansion has recently lost its reputation.

Not to mention that nobles and high-ranking officials are unwilling to give face or get involved, even ordinary people from humble backgrounds can show their disrespect.

She's really had a lot of bad luck lately.

Now that I've lost face in front of so many people, I can't feel any worse.

So much so that the fleeting longing for his adopted daughter that had just arisen vanished.

Instead, there was a deep sense of resentment.

Why do they still haunt them even after they've left? They're practically the nemesis of the Earl's mansion.

If I had known this would happen, I really shouldn't have adopted her in the first place.

Princess Fu'an, who was also under the scrutiny of various eyes, remained calm and composed on the surface.

I couldn't help but feel surprised.

She didn't hide the role Yun Zhiyi played in sending fruit to the palace these days; in fact, she intended to increase Yun Zhiyi's fame and lay the foundation for their future cooperation.

But everyone in the palace is shrewd; they wouldn't develop a genuine liking for someone just because of a few things or words, let alone publicly express their opinion.

The Empress Dowager's statement can be seen as a gesture of goodwill towards her, and also as a way to lay the foundation for her future.

The fact that the Empress and His Majesty displayed such an attitude is quite intriguing.

She was genuinely curious whether Yun Zhiyi had done something else that could reach the ears of the emperor.

She also got a piece of the melon.

It was different from what Yun Zhiyi gave her.

Was she sent to the palace separately?

She had a gut feeling that it wasn't her, that it wasn't something she would do.

That means someone obtained these items and happened to send them to the palace.

Moreover, this person must have a very close relationship with His Majesty or the Empress, enough to influence their emotions.

Of course, it's also possible that these fruits and vegetables hold some special value that she hasn't yet discovered.

This value might also be very useful to the Great Dynasty.

This speculation made her even more curious about Yun Zhiyi's life now.

I've decided to set off the day after tomorrow to see it for myself.

Among those seated, there was one person whose expression was particularly unpleasant.

This is the third daughter of the Prince of Kangyang.

That is, the Third Miss who sent someone to Lufeng City to buy Duan Yunzhiyi's fruit, but ended up having both the person and the silver notes detained.

She was already dissatisfied because she hadn't received any gifts from the servants she had sent out, nor had she received a single letter.

Hearing that Yun Zhiyi, a lowly peasant, was being praised and might even enter the harem of the King of Qu, made her even more unhappy.

How dare such a lowly person enter the royal family?

If she gains status through her son in the future, she might end up being inferior to the other party.

The more I think about it, the angrier I get.

She secretly thought that she would definitely send someone to Lufeng City again tomorrow to urge them.

Since His Majesty is so pleased with these fruits, she will take the opportunity to buy them all and present them to His Majesty, so as to at least make a good impression.

As long as you can get a word of praise from His Majesty, the Empress, or the Empress Dowager.

Her marriage can also start at a higher level.

Yun Zhiyi was unaware that there was no Yun Zhiyi in the capital, yet today Yun Zhiyi was everywhere.

On the second day after the Mid-Autumn Festival, while people in the city were still celebrating, everyone in the village was already busy.

Pumpkins and green beans can be harvested, the land can be cleared, and some short-cycle vegetables can be planted before the weather gets cold.

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