As soon as Tao Ti led the Sixth Princess out of Ganquan Palace, the concubines on the other side began to discuss in low voices.

"Is that the Crown Princess? She is such a beautiful lady with a charming appearance."

"She looks very dignified and well-mannered. She seems to have just turned sixteen. Alas, sixteen is the prime of life..." These words revealed a strong sense of regret. As for what was a pity, needless to say, everyone knew it.

"I just saw the Sixth Princess let her lead the way out. It's really rare."

"Yes, everyone knows that the Sixth Princess is taciturn and never gets close to others. I didn't expect that I would get along with her. It's really rare."

The Sixth Princess's mother, Concubine Su, died of illness three years ago. At that time, the Sixth Princess was only five years old. Many concubines wanted to take her in and raise her. Although a princess is not as precious as a prince, it is better to have a child. At that time, I don't know how many concubines ran to the Sixth Princess to show their favor, but although the Sixth Princess was young, she was smart and stubborn, and no one recognized her.

Later, Emperor Zhaokang asked her to choose her favorite concubine, but the Sixth Princess knelt down in front of Emperor Zhaokang and cried, saying that she didn't want to go anywhere and didn't want to recognize anyone else as her mother. Emperor Zhaokang took pity on her because she lost her mother at a young age, so he didn't force her. He let her live in Tingyuxuan, where Concubine Su used to live, and let her be taken care of by a wet nurse.

In the main hall, Queen Zhou looked at Pei Lingbi coldly with a stern face, "Why do you always bother her? Not to mention that you can't win an argument with her, even if you win, you will be very proud of getting the upper hand with your words?"

Pei Lingbi curled her lips in dissatisfaction, "Mother, why are you speaking for her? Don't be fooled by her behavior. Didn't I tell you before that she is a shameless bitch..."

Before she could finish her words, Empress Zhou sternly shouted, "Lingbi, please be aware of your status. You are a princess of the royal family, but you keep calling people sluts. How can you be so disrespectful? Where have you learned your rules and etiquette?"

"That's right. Before she married into the East Palace, she had always been pestering my brother, and my brother was so annoyed with her. It's only been a short time since she married into the East Palace, and she dared to show her displeasure to me. Last time, she even threatened me... Oh, by the way, my brother caught a cold a few days ago, and it was all her fault!"

"Changzhou caught a cold, what does it have to do with her?" When it came to her son's matter, Queen Zhou was obviously more concerned.

Pei Lingbi then recounted the incident, of course, implicitly accusing Tao Ti of being ruthless and ungrateful, and of picking Pei Changzhou cleanly, as if her own royal brother was a white lotus flower that had emerged from the mud without being stained.

As Queen Zhou listened to this description, her beautiful face became increasingly gloomy. Finally, she couldn't bear to listen any longer and slammed the table heavily, "What an idiot!"

Pei Lingbi nodded quickly and said, "Yes, yes, she is just an idiot..."

Queen Zhou glared at her with a look of disappointment, "I said you and Changzhou are idiots!"

Pei Lingbi's face froze, "???"

Queen Zhou was obviously a little angry, her chest heaving slightly. The maid beside her quickly handed her a cup of tea and whispered, "Your Majesty, calm down. The concubines are waiting outside."

Thinking that it would be bad if she made a big fuss, Empress Zhou suppressed her emotions and said in a deep voice, "Keep quiet for now and don't bother her unless necessary. As for your brother... I will teach him a lesson in the afternoon."

Pei Lingbi couldn't understand why her mother was so disloyal, but when she looked up and saw that her mother made it clear that she didn't want to pay attention to her anymore, she had to stand up aggrievedly and bowed to leave.

Queen Zhou drank several sips of tea before her breathing became somewhat stable. She raised her slender hands and pinched her brows.

The maid of honor advised, "Your Majesty, the princess is still young and has not considered many things carefully. Don't get angry about this. You might harm your health."

Queen Zhou sighed, "Ah, Lingbi is foolish, but what makes me even more angry is Changzhou. Why did he join in the fun? He even went to provoke the Crown Princess at this time. If the Crown Prince or His Majesty knew about this... He is so stupid!"

She took a deep breath, waved her hands and said, "Forget it, go and invite those outside in first."

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Tao Ti went to the East Palace with the Sixth Princess. When they arrived at Zhide Gate, they encountered a Land Rover.

Looking at Pei Changzhou walking slowly out from behind the big banyan tree, the smile on Tao Ti's face froze a little.

No way, I can even encounter this? No wonder my eyelids twitched before going to bed yesterday, it turns out I will meet a scumbag when I go out today.

Pei Changzhou was wearing a royal blue brocade robe today, with a jade pendant around his waist and a folding fan in his hand, looking very elegant.

When he saw Tao Ti, a look of surprise as if he had met her by chance appeared on his face. He was about to say "What a coincidence, this must be fate", but his eyes swept across the Sixth Princess beside Tao Ti, and his brows wrinkled slightly.

Why is this little guy here too?

The Sixth Princess naturally sensed Pei Changzhou's gaze. After politely bowing, she leaned back beside Tao Ti and quietly held onto her sleeve with her little hand.

Pei Changzhou came back to his senses, calmed down, and took the initiative to greet Tao Ti, smiling charmingly, "Crown Princess, how are you."

Tao Ti returned the greeting and said calmly, "I hope the Third Prince is well... If there is nothing else, we will return to the East Palace first."

In short, she was about to get out of the way by holding the Sixth Princess.

I didn't expect her to leave after just one sentence. Pei Changzhou was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Wait."

Tao Tiying's eyes narrowed, "Why, is there anything else?"

Pei Changzhou was startled when he first saw the impatient look on her face. Since he had known Tao Ti, every time they met she had always been gentle and obedient. She had never been so cold... or even disgusted.

Pei Changzhou, who had been confident that he could coax the man into submission by catching him at the right time, suddenly felt unsure.

She must still be angry, that's why she is like this? Oh, women are troublesome and need to be coaxed.

Pei Changzhou looked at Tao Ti affectionately, and his voice became much softer. "I wonder if the Crown Princess is free. Let's go to the pavilion in front and sit for a while?"

Tao Ti was disgusted by his pretending to be affectionate look, but she didn't show it on her face. She just said lightly, "That's really unfortunate. I don't have time..." She lowered her eyes and looked at the Sixth Princess gently, "I still have to take Feifei to the East Palace to play."

Pei Changzhou choked, "..."

He had planned everything, but he had never expected that the Sixth Princess would be with Tao Ti. It was indeed inconvenient to talk with such an annoying little thing around.

But he missed her this time, and he didn't know when he would meet her again. Would he have to wait for her to come and pay her respects in half a month, and then he would block her again?

Seeing Pei Changzhou's hesitation, Tao Ti guessed that he had come to wait for her on purpose. A chill passed through her heart, and she said expressionlessly, "It's getting late. I'll take Feifei and go first."

Seeing their backs as they left, Pei Changzhou clenched the handle of the fan in his hand, his face turning ashen.

The eunuch Hu Jin reminded cautiously, "Master, the person has gone far away... In my opinion, the Crown Princess should have received the last letter..."

"Shut up!"

Thinking back to the last time when he was filled with coldness, he did not forget to make excuses for that woman after returning home, thinking that she must have not received the letter, or was delayed by something and therefore did not come.

Now seeing this attitude, Pei Changzhou felt like he was slapped hard in the face, and his face was burning.

Hu Jin was scolded and shut his mouth obediently without saying anything more.

But he really couldn't understand. Didn't his master look down on the Crown Princess before and think she was infatuated and boring? Why did he rush forward when the Crown Princess ignored him?