Since it was supposed to be flower viewing, Jiang Tian didn't let Jiang Ruoqing disrupt her rhythm.
In the blink of an eye, the courtyard was filled with laughter again, and everyone was all smiles as they followed Jiang Tian to admire the flowers and scenery.
After the banquet, everyone simply admired the flowers, ate some snacks, and composed a few poems. Jiang Tian inquired about some everyday matters but did not express any particular preference.
The more she remained inactive, the more panicked everyone became.
Even until the end of the banquet, Jiang Tian did not reveal the slightest expression she should not have; her face remained calm.
The woman's scheming was so deep that no one could see through it.
Many people thought to themselves that the Crown Prince's concubine was indeed no small fry.
Some of them had been matriarchs for decades, so it wasn't difficult for them to see through a person.
Jiang Tian doesn't look very old, yet she manages to keep her emotions hidden—it just goes to show that the people chosen by the royal family are definitely not to be underestimated.
At this banquet, everyone could say they gained nothing, but on the other hand, they gained a deeper understanding of the Crown Prince and those around him.
The Crown Prince doesn't keep idle people around him; they're all intelligent individuals.
Surrounded by many intelligent people, the crown prince's chances of ascending the throne should be much greater in the end.
After all, reality is not a storybook, and the bond between father and son is utterly vulnerable in the face of imperial power.
In the end, it all depends on Yuan Ye's strength.
The others didn't get anything useful from Jiang Tian, but Jiang Tian was different.
When Yuan Ye returned, Jiang Tian gave him a list.
"This list includes some of the families I'm hosting today. The way these matriarchs are looking at me isn't quite right. If their husbands truly wanted to support your ascension to the throne, they would never look at me like that. They think they're hiding it well, but unfortunately, I love acting. When I act, I can even fool the Crown Prince. They think they can fool me? That's just wishful thinking."
Yuan Ye's lips twitched slightly.
He didn't know what to say about the woman.
Did she lie to him? Yes, she did.
Since I don't know what to say, I might as well remain silent.
Yuan Ye glanced at the list, and his gaze towards Jiang Tian changed somewhat.
A few escaped, but Jiang Tian managed to catch them.
Some people are very good at hiding their true intentions, and these small pieces can play a crucial role at critical moments.
"I'll send someone to investigate right away."
There was no idle chatter on the Lantern Festival.
He believed in Jiang Tian's abilities.
Originally, the Eastern Palace was a place where anyone could enter and let spies in, but after Jiang Tian arrived, the situation changed drastically.
Yuan Ye allowed these spies to spread false information, unaware that some "honest people" had also been infiltrated.
Jiang Tian had been the mistress of the house for many years and had many ways of managing the household.
Wherever there are people, there are people playing mind games.
Yuan Ye's control over the inner quarters was far less powerful than that of the previous dynasty.
He actually overlooked a few inconspicuous maids and servants.
Jiang Tian used very clever methods, and in just a few days, she had managed the Eastern Palace so well that it was like an iron barrel.
The spies thought the concubine was bluffing, but only Yuan Ye and Jiang Tian knew that their every move was under control.
The message they want to send out must be the message that Yuan Ye wants those people to know.
Jiang Tian deserves much credit.
Yuan Ye suddenly realized that he didn't seem so tired anymore. Finally, there was someone willing to share the storms with him, and this person was also a capable one.
He is so lucky.
Yuan Ye returned to the capital and became very busy, so he and Jiang Tian could only communicate at night.
Having not seen her all day, Yuan Ye finally tasted the bitterness of unrequited love.
He initially wanted to deny that he was lovesick, but Jiang Tian really made him miss her terribly.
Now he finally dares to face his own heart and express his feelings.
As a result, their feelings for each other deepened over the night.
"I heard you also punished your half-sister today?"
Although Yuan Ye was not present during the day, his bodyguards were not idle; they reported to him what happened throughout the day.
The bodyguard who followed Jiang Tian was the same one who had been with her from the beginning.
Although this bodyguard had been tricked by Jiang Tian—on the night the battle ended, Jiang Tian publicly announced that she was Zhao Zhen's niece, and no one stopped her because that bodyguard had been drugged and thrown into the woodshed by Jiang Tian.
If it weren't for that guard's dereliction of duty, Yuan Ye wouldn't have almost lost face.
Later, Jiang Tian said that this bodyguard was quite good, at least he was loyal to her.
With Jiang Tian's words, Yuan Ye made an exception and allowed the guard to continue following Jiang Tian to protect her safety.
“It wasn’t that I deliberately caused her trouble—I had long since treated her as a stranger. It’s just that when she saw me, she thought she had seen a ghost and screamed on the spot. What could I do? I could only deal with her according to the rules and maintain the dignity of the Crown Prince’s Palace.”
"According to the established rules, I slapped her a few times, made her kneel for two hours, and then had someone send her back."
Jiang Tian remained calm.
Yuan Ye chose to indulge him: "If you want to take revenge, then take revenge. I won't interfere in your affairs. But if you need me, just say the word."
He was a magnanimous and forgiving crown prince; how could he possibly hold a grudge against Jiang Tian's past romantic relationships?
However, she wanted revenge, so Yuan Ye helped her.
If she doesn't want to... Yuan Ye can help her take revenge.
After all, it's true that Jiang Tian was bullied.
"I'm relieved to hear that. But they really don't need me to lift a finger. Just knowing I've shown up will scare them to death. Alright, Your Highness, let's not talk about those spoilsports anymore. You haven't paid your grain tax yet."
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