"Don't worry, sister. I know my limits." Rong Fei waved her hand gracefully. "How can I lose the dignity of Da Xia by meeting with the Dongning envoy? Don't worry!"

The Imperial Concubine and Dai Yan left, and Concubine Zhen smiled and held Concubine Rong's slender hand.

"Tell me about Lady Jing's matter. Let me hear it."

"What could possibly happen? It's the same as always. She's not as resourceful as those concubines who died in previous years. Lady Jing can do nothing but cry. It's so annoying."

After saying this, Concubine Rong stroked her temples lazily, "The weather is getting hotter, it's time to fight for favor."

Concubine Zhen was silent: "What for?"

Rong Fei picked up a cup of pomegranate wine and poured it into her mouth: "I am always irritable in summer, and I will make things worse for your majesty. Besides, your majesty is in good health, and I am very satisfied."

Concubine Zhen blushed slightly and warned in a low voice: "I have told you many times to be careful with your words. Don't talk too much today, otherwise I will not play mahjong with you for the next month."

Concubine Rong pursed her lips and nodded weakly.

Tianwen Hall in Tianyuan was the exclusive courtyard for the emperor to rest.

At this time, Helian Su was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, and he looked more majestic than ever before.

Kneeling in the hall were Shuang'er who had fallen into the water, Fang Zhengjin, the youngest daughter of the Dali Temple's Shaoqing, and a group of palace maids who followed Princess Zhaoyang.

"Please, Your Majesty, make the decision. I don't know what I have done wrong to be targeted by Your Highness!" Shuang'er cried sadly.

Helian Yu stood aside and rolled his eyes silently.

Helian Su looked at Helian Yu: "What does Zhaoyang want to say?"

"Father, this girl Shuang'er falsely accused Zhaoyang of pushing her into the pond. There must be a reason for that."

Helian Yu crossed his arms across his chest, and after being glared at by Helian Su, he coughed lightly and put them down.

"First of all, Zhaoyang doesn't know this Miss Shuang'er. Secondly, Zhaoyang is a princess, a daughter of the emperor. Why would she do it herself?"

Helian Yu walked towards Shuang'er and said, "You said that I was targeting you, and you said that you didn't know what you did wrong?"

Shuang'er hung her head and trembled.

Helian Yu said coldly: "Answer my question."

Shuang'er was angry in her heart, but she didn't dare to confront Helian Yu because of her status. She could only squeeze out tears and said with grievance: "Your Highness, please forgive me. Shuang'er really doesn't know what I did wrong!"

"I will tell you."

Helian Yu walked towards Helian Su and grabbed his arm: "Father, this girl Shuang'er slandered Zhaoyang's reputation. Zhaoyang is very sad."

Helian Su understood what she meant, with a smile in his eyes and an indulgent tone: "What does Zhaoyang want?"

"Of course, we have to make her speechless and stop slandering Zhaoyang." Helian Yu's eyes flashed with cunning, "Zhaoyang is a princess. How can a princess respected by all the people have a stain? The people who slandered Zhaoyang have to be told to... Father, right?"

Shuang'er trembled, raised her head boldly, and looked at Helian Su with pitying eyes, hoping to arouse his sympathy for the weak.

The princess should be punished for her wrongdoings. How could she...how could she ignore the law like this? Shuang'er looked at the powerful man in the main seat pleadingly.

"Zhaoyang, don't talk nonsense." Helian Su narrowed his eyes and warned.

Surprise flashed in Shuang'er's eyes.

Helian Su's eyes fell on Shuang'er: "When has my Zhaoyang ever been slandered? I just saw the daughter of the Fang family fighting with Shuang'er beside the Queen Mother, so I stepped forward to stop them."

Shuang'er was stunned, unable to believe what she heard.

Helian Yu raised his eyebrows lightly: "Father is right, Zhaoyang clearly stepped forward to stop the fight."

As soon as the Imperial Noble Consort came in, she heard these words and her mind went in a trance before she entered the hall and paid her respects.

The Imperial Concubine walked over and sat on the other side of the throne: "It was my negligence, Your Majesty, please forgive me."

"It's normal for children to have some disputes." Helian Su looked at Helian Yu, "Zhaoyang has learned to mediate. That's good. Pick out some bracelets for her in a few days. Summer is here, and she should wear some jade ornaments."

"I understand. I will also select a few pieces of lake blue and water green fabric to make some summer clothes for Zhaoyang."

Helian Su was satisfied: "You can do whatever you want. If there is anything missing, go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to find it."

"I obey your order."

Shuang'er knelt on the ground, wishing she could tear Helian Yu to pieces.

She tried her best to come up with a solution, even jumping into the pool, but not only did it fail to hurt Princess Zhaoyang, she was completely ignored.

After Helian Su finished talking to the Imperial Concubine, his eyes fell on Fang Zhengjin. The little girl was kneeling on the ground, not saying a word. She had good manners and was able to keep her composure.

When the Imperial Concubine saw Helian Su's gaze, she knew what he wanted to do, and she took the initiative to speak for him: "Your Majesty, the children's quarrels are not a big deal. Miss Shuang'er fell into the water and might catch cold. It would be better to send her back to the palace to rest. As for Miss Fang, I see that she is frightened. Why not give her something to calm her down?"

Shuang'er was stunned and stared at the Imperial Concubine, her heart and eyes full of dissatisfaction.

Why should she be sent back to the palace?

Why should Fang Zhengjin get the reward?

The Imperial Concubine was targeting her alone? "Just do as the Imperial Concubine wishes." Helian Su looked at Helian Yu, "Follow me to Bilin Temple. It's about time to meet with the Dongning envoy."

Helian Yu agreed, and before they walked out, they saw the Second Prince and the Fourth Prince coming over, greeted them briefly, and then went to Bilin Temple together.

Fang Zhengjin looked back at Shuang'er with mockery in his eyes. He really didn't understand why she had to go against Princess Zhaoyang. Was she afraid of losing her life? How could someone favored by His Majesty and the Imperial Master be framed by a stranger?

Even if it wasn't a false accusation, even if Princess Zhaoyang pushed it herself, so what? The final conclusion of the matter could escape the words of your majesty?

Fang Zhengjin withdrew his gaze and secretly cursed Shuang'er for being so confused.

Bilin Temple is a spacious grassland with a green plum forest deep in it. It is now used as a place to entertain guests and hold competitions.

After the ruler of Daxia took his seat, the envoys from Dongning paid their respects and took their seats according to the rules.

Helian Yu sat next to Xie Rangchen, holding up his eyelids to look at the not-so-pretty envoy from Dongning.

"Your Majesty Emperor Xia, this is the most beautiful saint of our Dongning, the pearl of Dongning, Princess Arno!" the young envoy introduced proudly.

Princess Arnold performed a standard Dongning state ceremony towards Helian Su: "Arnold pays respect to Emperor Xia. Long live His Majesty."

"Princess Arno is indeed as beautiful as the Emperor of Dongning said. Please stand up."

Princess Arnold boldly looked around at the young princes, proud and arrogant, and indeed bright: "Your Majesty, are these the most heroic princes of Daxia? I wonder which one is Arnold's future husband?"

Helian Yu sighed in a low voice: "Tsk. The country is about to be lost, and you still want to find a husband? Princess Dongning is too ambitious."

Xie Rangchen placed his fingers on her leg and tapped it twice as a warning.

He wanted to pinch her, but was afraid that she would make a sound and lose her composure, so he just reminded her like this.

Helian Yu raised his eyes and looked at Xie Rangchen. He felt a chill on his back, wondering what stupid idea he had come up with.

He quickly pretended to be a good boy: "Master, I have been studying hard recently, but today is not the right time to talk about this. You must be careful about your behavior."

Xie Rangchen: “…”

Little bastard! Her mouth should be sewn shut! Helian Yu winked at Xie Rangchen playfully, as if to comfort him, and then turned around and watched the show of the Dongning envoys with great interest.

So tired... Only one update, sorry.