"My sisters, did you have a good time today?" Fucha asked.
"Of course I'm happy. Everything here is top-notch, Sister. The Emperor is really biased. Even the fruit here is better than what we have in Chuxiu Palace," said Consort Fang, while eating the candied fruit that Consort Fucha had asked Caixiang to wrap for her when she left.
"Hahaha," Fang's words made them all laugh.
"If you like it, sister, just come often. Treat Zhongcui Palace as your own." Consort Fucha followed them to the palace gate of Zhongcui Palace.
"Sister, please don't see us off anymore, you're making us feel too bad," Consort Sun said anxiously as she saw Consort Fucha about to leave with them.
“It’s just a few steps,” said Lady Fucha.
After seeing them off, Consort Fucha returned home with Caixiang.
After playing cards with them for half a day, Consort Fucha's back was already sore.
Caixiang came over and massaged Consort Fucha.
"My lady, I just saw Nianxia go out."
"Have you seen where she went?" A hint of contempt flashed in Consort Fucha's eyes. "You must keep a close eye on her these next few days and watch her every move. If this little hussy is really Consort Xi's spy, then she will definitely take action after hearing Consort Sun gossip about Consort Xi."
"Your Highness, this servant will definitely remember this." Cai Xiang squatted down and massaged Fucha Guiren's legs, saying, "But Your Highness's move was really clever. Letting Nianxia hear Guiren Sun and the others slandering Consort Xi, if Nianxia really was planted here by Consort Xi, just watch whether that little hussy reports to Consort Xi. Even if Consort Xi finds out, those words came from Consort Sun's mouth, and have nothing to do with our Zhongcui Palace!"
"You know that's good. I just wanted Consort Sun and the others to vent their frustrations. They've been unhappy for a long time because Consort Xi has been monopolizing the Emperor. This was a good opportunity to test Nianxia, since she used to be Consort Xi's person and can't be trusted easily."
For several days in a row, Cai Xiang stared intently at Nian Xia, always pretending to be nonchalant.
Sometimes, even when Nianxia went to the latrine, Caixiang would be outside as soon as she came out.
However, Cai Xiang didn't discover anything. He never saw Nian Xia involved with Consort Xi's people, which was a good thing.
In the imperial court, the Minister of Revenue remonstrated that the Emperor, being in his prime, should devote more resources to the royal family and ensure that all his favors are shared, rather than favoring only one person in his harem. This was inappropriate both within and outside the court, and if the Emperor insisted on doing so, it would inevitably cause many disputes.
The Fourth Prince sat in the Imperial Study, reading through the memorials, several of which were joint petitions with the Minister of Revenue, urging him to distribute his favors evenly.
When did his harem life become something these old guys had to worry about?
He felt momentarily agitated, and with a flick of his sleeve, he swept the celadon cups off the table.
Su Peisheng heard the sound of the teacup breaking and rushed in.
"Oh dear, Your Majesty, please don't be angry. Your health is the most important thing!" He comforted the Fourth Prince while waving his hand, signaling the eunuch Xiao Li to quickly clean up the ground.
However, within two days, the news had spread throughout the entire palace, and almost everyone knew that someone from the previous dynasty had advised the emperor to distribute his favors equally, which had greatly angered the emperor.
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