Pei Yuanhui sat up slightly, a smile playing on his lips, and asked Empress Xue, "Consort Yi? Her temper isn't much better than Consort Chi's. Does Your Majesty think she can get along well with Consort Fu?"
Empress Xue had anticipated the Emperor's question: "I did have concerns at first. But then I thought, aren't Consort Zhou and Consort Huo getting along well in Yanxi Palace? There's no such thing as being unable to get along. I saw that Consort Fu was much calmer after falling into the water today... Besides, Consort Huo saved Consort Fu from falling into the water last time. I think Consort Fu remembers this kindness and wouldn't dare to offend Consort Yi."
Pei Yuanhui gave Empress Xue a deep look: "Since the Empress has already said so much, then let's do everything according to the Empress's wishes. Tomorrow, the Empress should summon Xiexiang to discuss this."
The Emperor did not address Consort Chi by her given name, but rather by her maiden name.
Those who came from the former residence of the prince all knew each other's maiden names, and Xue Yinjia was no exception.
She pursed her lips and uttered a dry, hoarse voice: "Yes, thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty."
Pei Yuanhui raised his hand: "To the outside world, we should say that the Second Prince is in poor health, and that Lady Fu is recovering from a serious illness and we were afraid of disturbing the Second Prince's peace and quiet, so we moved Lady Fu to Xianfu Palace. If there are any further changes in the future, we will discuss them again."
With Lady Fu moving to Xianfu Palace, and given the kindness of Xiao Huo saving Lady Fu during the Dragon Boat Festival, it's hard to guarantee that people won't think Lady Fu has pledged allegiance to the Huo sisters. Xue Yinjia, on the other hand, can once again disappear from public view.
This was naturally Xue Yinjia's little scheme.
The Fu family is now desperate; giving them a way to survive would be like raising a good dog.
There were other empty palaces in the palace. Originally, Xue Yinjia had not intended to choose Consort Yi's Xianfu Palace. However, it was Fu Shi who brought it up during the day. Xue Yinjia knew that Fu Shi must have had her own ulterior motives for bringing it up, but she was still willing to do this favor.
Since Lady Fu will be staying at Xianfu Palace, the Huo sisters should be the ones to be worried and wary.
While lost in thought, Xue Yinjia smiled and replied, "Your Majesty's thinking is indeed more comprehensive. I will remember it."
Having finished discussing the important matters, Pei Yuanhui showed no intention of continuing the conversation.
Even if the Empress hadn't spoken up today, Pei Yuanhui would have intervened and given Consort Chi some pointers. After all, the Fu family were veteran officials of two dynasties, so these warnings in the harem would have been enough. It wasn't a big deal if the Fu family's feelings were chilled, but the memorials from the Imperial Censorate of the previous dynasty would probably have increased like snowflakes.
Moving the palace is fine; it saves Pei Yuanhui from having to talk to Consort Chi again.
The two remained silent during the rest of the evening's dinner. Although the Empress's words were somewhat disappointing, Pei Yuanhui had a fairly good appetite that night.
After dinner, Pei Yuanhui raised his hand and said, "It's getting late. Let's get settled in."
Tonight, the Emperor did not leave directly as he did last time; instead, he bathed and settled in the Kunning Palace.
However, the royal couple's arrangement at night was nothing more than sleeping in the same bed but dreaming different dreams. The next day, before dawn, the emperor got up, and Empress Xue followed closely behind to serve him as he dressed.
Only at this moment did the couple appear to be a normal married couple.
"Don't let Consort Chi worry about the palace relocation. The Empress will invite Consort Yi along and explain things to her as well. She's been in the position of Consort for many years... Hmm." Pei Yuanhui didn't let Xue Yinjia kneel down to put the sachet on him; instead, he pointed to the Jin Yang sachet beside him.
Empress Xue felt a chill run down her spine after hearing the first half of the Emperor's words, and the second half almost sent a cold sweat down her spine.
However, there are not many imperial concubines nowadays. If the emperor wants to grant Huo Yiyun the title of imperial concubine, it is not impossible for her to be promoted to the rank of imperial concubine, except that Huo Yiyun has no children to rely on.
But the official didn't finish his sentence.
Xue Yinjia gasped for breath as she thought about how Consort Chi and Huo Yiyun would argue when they sat together.
Pei Yuanhui, who was already dressed, reached out and helped Xue Yinjia up when he heard the sound: "What's wrong with the Empress? I'll have Imperial Physician Zhang come and take a look at you later."
Xue Yinjia forced a grateful smile: "I'm fine, I just lost my balance a little."
Pei Yuanhui released his grip after a few seconds: "There is still the morning court session today, so I will return to Funing Palace first. I will come to see the Empress another day."
Xue Yinjia smiled gently and personally escorted the Emperor to the palace gate.
"After breakfast, let's invite Consort Chi and Consort Yi to discuss this," Xue Yinjia said calmly as she turned around.
Wanting to have it all done without having to lift a finger? There’s no such thing as an easy life.
Xue Yinjia quickly let it go. Instead of worrying about those things, she thought about how to deal with Consort Chi and Huo Yiyun, those two troublesome women, later: "By the way, I haven't sent any reward to Little Huo for saving someone last time. I remember that at the beginning of the year, the Empress Dowager gave her a pair of kingfisher feather bonsai with the motif of 'Persimmons and Pomegranates in Full Bloom'? You can personally deliver them to Consort Huo later."
Chunbai hesitated for a moment after hearing this, but in the end, he said nothing.
Consort Chi now holds the power to assist in managing the six palaces, and with her own youngest son, the Second Prince, and the Chi family fighting hard in front of her, this is her greatest source of confidence.
Unlike Xue Yinjia herself, who not only has one eldest princess but also suffers from chronic illness and is becoming increasingly inferior to Consort Chi.
Chunbai understood the situation and was filled with worry, but his words of concern only displeased his master.
...
The fact that Consort Chi and Consort Yi went to Kunning Palace early in the morning did not cause much of a stir, and Huo Qinghe was completely unaware of it.
All she knew was that Consort Zhou had left Yanxi Palace early in the morning and gone to Empress Dowager Zhou's Cining Palace.
Although Consort Zhou was domineering, she knew very well who she relied on. She was obsequious, but the Empress Dowager's reward was genuine.
"But I heard that Consort Zhou's face isn't looking too good..." Green Cloud said with concern as she served Yan Mo.
Naturally, he was afraid that Consort Zhou might vent her frustrations on his wife.
Huo Qinghe was engrossed in reading the history books: "Is it because we ate river delicacies that day? It's a bit stuffy, let's open some windows."
Green Cloud quickly stopped grinding ink, opened the flower window, and then invited Green Willow to come in and fan her.
Huo Qinghe glanced at it, but her eyes finally settled on the pages of the book: "I'm afraid Consort Zhou is planning something."
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