However, after thinking about it again, Jian Yang realized that there was nothing strange about it.
After all, Jian Fei had once tried to use the same method to get into the emperor's bed.
This is one of her traditional skills.
I thought this flower-viewing party would be fun, but it turned out to be just a bunch of women chatting and gossiping.
How boring.
Jian Yang had no interest in becoming a socialite like Jian Fei.
After all, we're from different circles, so there's no need to force ourselves to fit in.
It's not worth it to gain favor with others only to have them gossip about you behind your back.
So Jian Yang led two maids toward the plum tree where there were fewer people, intending to also try to be cultured.
But she wasn't from ancient times, and could only appreciate the appearance of these flowers and plants; she was far from being able to compose a poem inspired by the scenery.
After watching for a while, she started to yawn.
I wish I had slept in the palace today.
There's no need to suffer in the cold here for nothing.
“Truly vulgar and unbearable.” Suddenly, Jian Fei’s mocking voice rang out from behind her.
Jian Yang: "???"
What does that mean?
She turned around and saw Jian Fei looking at her with disdain.
"Princess Anping invited everyone to admire the flowers, yet you yawned at this magnificent plum blossom tree. This is clearly a sign of disrespect for Her Highness the Princess!"
Jian Yang was stunned when she was suddenly accused of such a serious crime.
Because Jane Fei spoke loudly enough, she immediately attracted the attention of many noblewomen.
"Since you look down on Her Highness the Princess, then get out of the Princess's residence. You are not welcome here!"
Jian Yang understood now.
My unlucky sister is deliberately provoking me.
Very well, she's going to put her fine tradition of "I won't offend others unless they offend me, and if they offend me, I'll dig up their ancestral graves" into practice and give these troublemaking bastards a good slap in the face!
"Mulan, slap yourself!"
Yes, "slap in the face" literally means a physical slap in the face.
Jian Fei never expected Jian Yang to be so arrogant, daring to ask the servants to beat her in front of everyone.
So, without any warning, she was slapped several times across the face.
He Mulan was a soldier, and her strength was far beyond that of ordinary women.
After a few slaps, Jian Fei immediately started bleeding from her nose.
His face was slapped until it was red and swollen.
Upon seeing this, the women watching couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh.
Her wishful thinking of getting rid of Jian Yang not only failed, but she also became the target of ridicule!
Jian Fei suddenly felt too ashamed to stay in the princess's residence any longer, and ran out of the crowd crying.
Jian Yang also felt that it was inappropriate to be so arrogant on someone else's turf, so she asked a servant from the princess's residence to apologize to Princess Anping, and then hurriedly slipped away.
But what she didn't know was that she had become famous overnight at the princess's residence.
Everyone knows that Jian Fei deliberately stirred up trouble back then.
Furthermore, given Jian Fei's current notoriety in Beijing, people are thoroughly pleased with Jian Yang's actions in disciplining her.
Jian Yang herself was planning to return to the palace, hide in the warm room for a good nap, and then get up for lunch.
No sooner had she stepped into the gates of Jiaolan Palace than Consort Yu followed closely behind.
A "Holy crap!" almost slipped out of her mouth, and Jian Yang looked at her in disbelief.
Wasn't Consort Yu still under house arrest? How did she get out?
Consort Yu sneered, "You seem quite disappointed to see me come out."
Jian Yang bowed and said, "I wouldn't dare."
"You wouldn't dare?" Consort Yu scoffed. "Is there anything you wouldn't dare to do?"
"Your Majesty is joking."
"Who has time to joke with you!" Consort Yu suddenly rebuked sharply. "I came here today to tell you that what you owe me, I will repay a hundredfold or a thousandfold sooner or later!"
After saying this, she left in a grand procession with her palace servants.
Jian Yang was completely speechless.
Has this person gone insane from being locked up?
When did I ever owe her anything?
Jian Yang was so angry that she couldn't sleep.
And the more I think about it, the angrier I get!
Finally, after dark, she wrapped herself up tightly and left Jiaolan Palace with a small hand warmer in her arms.
"Your Majesty, the Empress has arrived," Eunuch Zhang announced as he entered the Imperial Study.
The emperor didn't even raise his head. "I won't see him."
Eunuch Zhang smiled and said, "It's someone else."
The emperor paused in his review of memorials and said, "Let her in quickly, it's cold outside."
Eunuch Zhang immediately ran out to greet him.
As soon as Jian Yang entered the Imperial Study, he was warmed by the cozy heat and felt comfortable all over.
After taking off her cloak and handing it to the young eunuch, Jian Yang stepped forward and bowed to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects."
"No need for formalities." The emperor set his brush aside, pointed to the small snacks on the table, and gestured for her to eat. "Has something happened?"
Jian Yang, unusually, didn't have a craving for food. Instead, he said with a serious expression, "Your Majesty, how about we join forces and take over the Dingbian Prince's Mansion..."
As she spoke, she made a gesture of rubbing her neck with her hand.
The emperor was taken aback, then laughed and said, "Did Consort Yu come to cause you trouble today?"
Jian Yang didn't hide anything and nodded, "I had no choice but to do this. It seems that Consort Yu is going to fight me to the death. In short, I really can't just sit here and wait to die."
The emperor nodded without saying a word.
Jian Yang thought he was hesitant, so she coaxed him, "Of course, I'm not just thinking of myself. Your Majesty has been oppressed by the Prince of Dingbian for a long time. I see it and it hurts me. After thinking it over, I still have to get rid of this scourge for Your Majesty."
The emperor suppressed a laugh. "So, how does the empress plan to get rid of him?"
Jian Yang patted her chest and assured him, "You can leave this matter to me. Your Majesty only needs to ensure the safety of the process."
After the two reached an agreement, Jian Yang finally returned to the palace for a good night's sleep.
The emperor stood by the window, gazing at the lonely moon in the sky, lost in deep thought.
The next day, Jian Yang had someone write a letter to Jian Hong, saying that she had recently become fascinated with gardening and asked him to help her buy a type of flower, but she must not let anyone find out.
Jian Hong obeyed his sister's instructions without hesitation.
So those flowers were secretly delivered to the Pepper Orchid Palace that very afternoon.
Jian Yang was once again amazed by her brother's efficiency.
She had thought it would take a long time to find these rare plants, but she didn't expect them to be in her hands so quickly.
Great, now she can immediately move forward with her plans!
"Your Majesty, what kind of flower is this? It smells so good and looks so beautiful."
Lianxia gazed at the several pots of vibrant, colorful flowers she had never seen before, and repeatedly expressed her admiration.
Jian Yang smiled and said, "This is a night-blooming jasmine. I'll leave these flowers in your care for the next few days. You'll have to be very careful."
Lianxia readily agreed.
Three days later.
Jian Yang saw that the flowers, which had been somewhat wilted, had finally become lush with green leaves and vibrant with bright flowers under Lian Xia's careful care.
She slowly curled the corners of her lips into a smile. "The time has come."
The next morning, she ordered someone to carry the pots of mandarin ducks to Weiyang Palace.
At this moment, all the concubines were paying their respects to Consort Yu.
Everyone looked surprised when they saw her suddenly bring over several pots of flowers.
Consort Yu was particularly puzzled and asked with a frown, "What are you doing!"
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