Princess Huayang, along with her children, arrived at Kunyu Palace again.
There's a banquet tomorrow, so she's staying here tonight; it's getting late.
Consort Cui was very happy to see her granddaughter and grandson, and she would be even happier if she could hold a grandson.
Princess Yongmu came over and sat quietly to one side. No matter how magnificent Kunyu Palace was, it was irrelevant to her.
Her aloofness was much like the gold and jewels she possessed—she seemed devoid of human warmth.
Consort Cui didn't care about her; she'd always been like this, perfectly fine.
Xie Zhu was playing with his little nephew on the side.
As Yan Boxuan grew older, he became even more playful, a level of enthusiasm that most people lacked.
Although Xie Zhu was only ten years old, he was remarkably patient and possessed the qualities of Consort Cui.
Princess Huayang was talking to her mother: "I heard that people from Baishi Village have come looking for us."
Consort Cui was surprised.
Princess Huayang frowned: "I heard that the matter of the Phoenix Fate is related to the Jade Immortal."
Consort Cui's face paled; even a stunning beauty like this, wilted like a flower, wasn't as beautiful.
If the Phoenix's destiny is confirmed, then what is there left for the Crown Prince to fight for?
Therefore, Princess Huayang did not welcome her.
If it were some bumpkins from Baishi Village who were to embarrass themselves, then many people would have plenty to watch.
If those bumpkins from Baishi Village were to provide evidence, the impact would be enormous.
Some people are saying that the Crown Prince is no good, but if the Crown Princess is destined for greatness, how can she be no good?
Besides, the Crown Princess has only been in the Eastern Palace for two months; it's too early to say anything.
The rumors, on the contrary, are spreading like wildfire. They're probably going to displease the Emperor again.
Consort Cui asked, "How is Miss Chang doing in the Eastern Palace?"
The palace maid replied in a low voice, "She is not behaving herself. But Consort Luo can't cause any trouble."
Princess Huayang said to her mother, "Princess Jinxi is looking for me. Since the Luo family is on good terms with the Dong family, why is she looking for me?"
A cold laugh. An ordinary princess wants to talk to a favored princess? What is the Luo family up to now?
Previously, Kunyu Palace intended to join forces with the Central Palace to deal with the Eastern Palace, but why deal with the Eastern Palace instead of clearing out the Central Palace first?
Once Consort Cui became the principal wife, many things changed.
Would Princess Huayang be willing to be the eldest daughter of a concubine? Wouldn't it be better to be the eldest daughter of the legitimate wife?
Although she is favored and has received everything she deserves, her status as the eldest daughter of the legitimate wife still has a significant impact.
Consort Cui smiled gently: "The Luo family suffered a terrible defeat this time."
The Luo family suffered a terrible fate, but the Dong family didn't fare so well.
Consort Cui was in a good mood. She wanted to look beautiful and be favored by the emperor.
If she becomes the principal wife, as long as she doesn't cause as much trouble as Lady Dong, even the Crown Princess will have to treat her with respect.
Consort Cui asked her daughter, "How will Qing'e Palace handle this matter?"
A palace attendant came to deliver a message: "Consort Huan has sent Yu Yan to comfort those who were beaten."
Princess Huayang, wow, she's really something.
Regardless of whether they acknowledged the Chang family or not, the person who was beaten has some connection to the Qing'e Palace. As long as they are appeased, that's the right thing to do.
Whether or not to acknowledge it is a major issue, and it requires the Emperor's approval.
Consort Cui asked, "What will happen to your father, the Emperor?"
Princess Huayang glanced at her mother, thinking it best not to ask her father too much.
Consort Cui sighed. She feared the Emperor had already begun to believe it to some extent.
As for not rushing to acknowledge him, after all, Huan Yue had been raised in the Pei family for sixteen years.
The Crown Princess was taken from the Pei family. Pei Su had just died, so we had to give him some face.
The sage was very considerate. This was giving the Pei family face, but unfortunately, the Pei family was just hopeless.
Even Consort Cui was convinced.
Princess Huayang said in a low voice, "It's Qian's problem. Li told her to raise them, but she didn't do it properly. She didn't raise either her legitimate son or her illegitimate son well."
Consort Cui was having a headache. She wanted to find the perfect daughter-in-law for her son—it was difficult!
Consort Cui asked her daughter, "What kind of gift should we choose for Prince Qi?"
Princess Huayang said, "There should be news soon."
Empress Dong can choose, but the Emperor might not agree. He's already planning to depose her; how can he let her do as she pleases?
Consort Cui asked her daughter, "Where is Prince Peng?"
Princess Huayang frowned slightly.
As the eldest sister, she should show some concern. Otherwise, the Emperor wouldn't be happy. But the matter of the eldest son born out of wedlock is complicated.
Princess Huayang said to her mother, "Let's wait for Empress Dong to speak up and put in a good word for Prince Peng."
Consort Cui nodded. This was for the Emperor's ears.
Consort Shen is a living person; she can't be ignored. Consort Cui can't possibly worry about her vying for the Emperor's favor right now.
Speaking of vying for favor, Consort Cui frowned: "Consort Shi is indeed clever. But if Empress Dong presents her to the emperor, will she be spared?"
Consort Cui felt a chill run down her spine at the thought of that madman.
**
Xie Zhou went to Qing'e Palace to see his wife.
Huan Yue thought he was very free?
Xie Zhou put his arm around his wife, admiring her beauty, and asked, "How do you plan to settle the people of Baishi Village?"
Huan Yue retorted, "Why should I make arrangements? If Your Highness wishes to..."
Xie Zhou kissed her, but he couldn't care less: "I didn't see a single one when I was in Baishi Village."
Huan Yue snorted, "At least I hid in Baishi Village for three months and ate the rice and water there."
Xie Zhou blushed; he was wrong. It wasn't that he was heartless, but rather that this matter had been brought up too early.
Even if he could vaguely recall some things, he might not have those feelings. Besides, Chang Ziyu was utterly disgusting.
Huan Yue observed that even as emperor, he lacked rationality.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have gotten into a real-life relationship with his white moonlight.
Huan Yue noticed that the ground was relatively dry, and slowly left Qing'e Palace.
Xie Zhou followed her irrationally; wherever his wife went, he went.
Huan Yue didn't care that he wanted to keep an eye on him all the time.
Di Baose was also in front of the Shicui Hall. She glanced at the prince and went inside.
Xie Zhou was speechless! Di Baose had always been this bold.
Huan Yue walked along the covered corridor to the rear hall.
The vegetable plot has been dug, and several people are busy planting vegetables.
If there are vegetables that are not in season, we dig them up from elsewhere and move them here to make this a complete vegetable garden.
Several craftsmen were building thatched huts there.
On the west side, there are artificial hills and swings.
Di Baose exclaimed again, "I can do it."
Huan Yue said to her, "You're so unambitious, why are you envious of this?"
Di Baose nodded: "That's what I envy. Do you think everyone envies Qing'e Palace? What are you going to do if Chang Dalang kills someone?"
Huan Yue said, "I am not from Sheng'an Prefecture, so the Great Zhao Law should be followed as it should be."
Di Baose snorted. Even if the Sheng'an Prefecture judges him, the Emperor can still pardon him.
After all, the Chang family was kidnapped first, and it was all the Pei family's fault. Even if he fought his way out, he would still be treated leniently.
Even the Pei family couldn't be contained.
Xie Zhou explained: "It was done by busybodies."
There are plenty of idle people in the capital who let the Crown Princess's parents and brothers out to watch the show.
Di Baose asked, "Did someone from Baishi Village also send them here?"
Huan Yue said, "Even if someone gives way, it's because they're willing."
Di Baose nodded, "That's right."
How excited would the Crown Princess suddenly appear in a village? Just look at how excited the Pei family would be.
Di Baose didn't understand: "Why would the Pei family do that?"
Huan Yue said, "Because of low status?"
That makes perfect sense, Di Baose was speechless.
Xie Zhou instructed the craftsmen: "Finish it today as soon as possible."
Yes! After all, building a thatched shed isn't a big deal; getting a stone is mainly about transportation.
Once it's transported here, it's easy to set up. Then plant some flowers and plants around it.
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