The next morning.
Emperor Yuanwu had just finished his morning court session.
Sanxi rushed into Yikun Palace: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, something terrible has happened."
The empress, who hadn't slept all night, spoke with a hint of irritation, her voice carrying a touch of restlessness: "What is it now?"
She felt that nothing could be worse than what he was going through.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty just held court and not only did he not punish Consort Zhen, but he also promoted Consort Zhen's father from the third rank to the second rank." Sanxi was sweating profusely and looked cautiously at the Empress.
"What?" The Empress's eyes narrowed. "Then... what about the First Prince...?"
"The... the eldest prince," Sanxi paused, "the eldest prince was punished with confinement because he had a disagreement with the court officials during the morning court session regarding matters concerning the Xia Kingdom."
Empress: What!?
"Confinement?" The Empress slumped into her chair.
"Your Majesty, please take care. Perhaps this is just the Emperor's angry remark. In a few days, once his anger subsides, he will release you and the First Prince," Sanxi comforted her.
"Get out! Get out of here!" The Empress roared, throwing the comb in her hand at Sanxi.
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these days.
Consort Shu was busy with the preparations for Mu Qianqian's 100-day celebration.
"Your Majesty..." came Bin'er's call.
Princess Chang'an barged directly into Qiluan Garden.
"You damned Consort Shu!" Princess Chang'an ignored the palace maids and eunuchs' attempts to stop her and stormed into Consort Shu's palace, cursing as she went.
Consort Shu was bewildered by the address.
The moment she turned around.
Princess Chang'an's hand was already raised in mid-air.
Xiao Shunzi quickly grabbed her wrist.
Princess Chang'an glared fiercely at Xiao Shunzi: "What are you doing? Do you intend to commit insubordination?"
Xiao Shunzi showed no fear whatsoever: "What does Princess Chang'an want to do now? Is she going to raise her hand to hit Consort Shu? Princess Chang'an is not afraid of insubordination, so I, a mere servant, will naturally protect my mistress."
"You!" Princess Chang'an's face turned pale with anger: "How dare you! Who gave you such courage to speak to me like that?"
“Princess Chang’an, please have some self-respect.” Xiao Shunzi’s gaze was firm, without the slightest fear.
Consort Shu gave him a wink.
Xiao Shunzi then released his grip and left.
Princess Chang'an snorted coldly: "Truly, master and servant are in cahoots."
She paid no attention to the harsh words Consort Shu said to her.
She simply and casually put away what she was holding: "Princess Chang'an, what brings you here today?"
"Consort Shu, you really know how to pretend. It's just that what happened between me and your brother has been bothering you, so much so that your good son is deliberately trying to get on my good side as soon as he comes back?" Princess Chang'an said through gritted teeth, enunciating each word clearly.
Consort Shu was completely confused by what she said and couldn't help but frown: "Princess Chang'an, please just say what you want to say directly. I really don't understand your veiled remarks."
"Don't understand?" Princess Chang'an laughed twice, as if she had heard a funny joke. "You naturally don't understand anything except those seductive tricks. But isn't it too despicable and shameless of you to have your precious son suggest to the Emperor that I go for a political marriage?"
A marriage alliance?!
"I know nothing about this matter," said Consort Shu. "There must be some misunderstanding. From ancient times to the present, the imperial harem has never interfered in politics. Princess Chang'an must know this, right?"
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