Empress Dong overturned the table!
Many people only realized later that Miss Wen was someone Empress Dong had taken a liking to?
The Crown Princess is incredibly bold to steal Empress Dong's hair!
Whoosh!
Huan Yue walked around to the Grand Princess of Nankang, tripped, and her table overturned.
This was much gentler than Dong Hou flipping the table; some people were still thinking and hadn't even noticed the commotion.
Princess Nankang was staring at Huan Yue, who dared to come towards her, and didn't even realize she was being pelted with food and wine.
The palace maid reacted quickly, helping Lady Huan back.
Huan Yue held her head with one hand, and everyone held her tightly, telling her that it was okay if she tripped over the table, but she shouldn't fall.
"Ah!" Yue Liqun's wife screamed.
Princess Nankang was accompanied by three people at this table, not necessarily because there were no seats available at the back, but because they were there to make an appearance. If this table of food and drink were overturned, the Yue family would not be spared.
Up ahead, Empress Dong has lost her temper again!
The current leader spoke first: "Drag them all away!"
Pei Huanying and the group that had rushed out to fight the Crown Princess let the Crown Princess slip away first.
Pei Huanying looked exceptionally beautiful today, no less so than anyone else in Linde Palace.
She can't afford to lose; if she loses today, she doesn't know when she'll have another chance.
She's such a delicate flower, even a saint would cherish and pity her, right?
Actually, there's nothing wrong with the Empress praising Pei Huanying and the Crown Princess recommending Miss Wen. It makes people want to argue but not know where to start.
Empress Dong shouted, "Send the Third Miss away..."
Consort Cui smiled and spoke gently, "Send her to Prince Qi's residence. Your Highness thinks so highly of her, perhaps you intend to make her Prince Qi's consort?"
The old matriarch chimed in, "If Your Majesty takes a liking to her, then take her home."
When Princess Wu spoke, she praised Pei Huanying to the skies, even more sincerely than Empress Dong.
Consort Cui's words were sweet as honey: "Your Majesty, I can tell that Her Highness is extremely fond of Miss Pei and longs to see her at all times. Grant her the marriage..."
King Qi rushed out and knelt down in a panic!
Consort Cui hardened her heart and smiled, "Prince Qi should understand the Empress's kind heart; she would never harm you."
Someone below laughed and said, "Miss Pei is too beautiful; Prince Qi couldn't resist."
King Qi knelt here, facing the mess his mother had overturned, a truly chaotic scene.
Empress Dong is furious!
The emperor, not wanting to indulge her, asked, "Should we take a concubine or a royal consort?"
Empress Dong's last act of defiance: "I'll send it..."
The Emperor decreed: "Send them to the Prince of Qi's residence and bestow upon them the title of Lady. The rest shall be dragged out and flogged thirty times."
Pei Huanying knelt down, trying to struggle.
Her original target was Princess Peng, who was not only a princess but also the eldest daughter-in-law, and Pei Huanyue would have to call her sister-in-law.
But the Princess Consort was different.
(A prince's wife is entitled to two wives, equivalent to a fifth-rank official; and ten concubines, equivalent to a sixth-rank official. A prince of the second rank and ten concubines of the first rank are equivalent to a sixth-rank official; eight concubines of the second rank are equivalent to a seventh-rank official; six concubines of the third rank are equivalent to a seventh-rank official; four concubines of the fourth rank are equivalent to an eighth-rank official; and three concubines of the fifth rank are equivalent to a eighth-rank official. All those below these ranks are considered concubines.)
How can a fifth-rank lady compare to a princess? Even if she was personally appointed by the emperor.
But when she heard that everyone else was being dragged out and beaten, Pei Huanying was so frightened that she didn't dare to move.
Those who dared to run out and fight with the Crown Princess were extremely bold; they knelt down and shouted incoherently.
The emperor was furious: "For insulting the Crown Princess, she shall be punished with eighty strokes of the cane!"
The guards rushed in, dragged the princes and nobles out, and covered their mouths to stop them from shouting.
Impulsive people are usually young. Because they are young, they are impulsive and got into a fight with Bingwei.
The Crown Prince roared, "Disobey the imperial decree! Kill!"
Even a sage would have to thank him if he were to be punished.
This arrogant attitude shows disrespect not only to the Crown Princess but also to the Emperor.
So, Bingwei, don't hold back. Even if you can't kill them, cripple them.
"Stop!" Empress Dong disregarded Pei Huanying.
Pei Huanying knelt close to the Emperor, feeling terrified at the sight of such an overwhelming aura. This was the first time she had experienced such power. Although Pei Huanyue was bold...
This is not just about being bold; a palace attendant came and dragged Pei Huanying to the Prince of Qi's residence.
King Qi knew the outcome was certain and prepared to express his gratitude. Just then, his mother rushed over and slapped Consort Shen.
King Qi felt his vision go black!
Because Empress Dong was furious, Consort Shen was beaten to the ground.
Even through the curtain, everyone could sense Consort Shin's frustration.
The Emperor was furious: "Hold her down! Remove her phoenix crown!"
Several eunuchs held her down forcefully, fearing that Empress Dong might go mad and harm the emperor.
With the female official removing her phoenix crown, Lady Dong will likely lose her chance to become empress.
Without hesitation, he declared: "Dong is immoral and should be demoted to a concubine. She shall be moved out of Changqiu Palace immediately and given Yongcui Palace instead."
Haha! Mr. Dong suddenly burst into wild laughter!
Hearing the laughter, Pei Huanying had no choice but to obediently follow the eunuch, a gloomy thought creeping into her mind. If the Empress were truly deposed, would things still be alright for her if she stayed with Prince Qi?
Moreover, Pei Huanfeng has always wanted to be with Prince Qi, and I'm afraid the Dong family and the Pei family have already made this deal.
It was all because Pei Huanyue had interfered. Pei Huanying looked to her right.
Although separated by a large curtain, Pei Huanying could vaguely see Pei Huanyue playing with a child.
Huan Yue looked up at Pei Huanying, then lowered his head.
She wasn't teasing the child because she wanted to; she was forced to.
Yan Boxuan turned his head to look, but didn't see anything, so he continued playing with the Empress.
As for the atmosphere inside the hall at this moment, it didn't affect him much; he was extremely confident.
Besides, he's so tiny, he can't see anything in front of him unless you pick him up. We have to thank this secluded spot.
Actually, many people are just watching the show.
As for the emperor's wrath, to Yan Boxuan, his maternal grandfather was the true Son of Heaven, so wasn't that to be expected?
Grandpa is so awesome! I admire him so much!
Princess Huayang kept a close eye on what was ahead, thinking to herself, "My silly son, don't break the Crown Princess's bracelet."
That's a true family heirloom.
Although it wasn't passed down from the Empress, it skipped directly from the ancestor's lineage, thanks to the ancestor's protection.
The bracelet itself is really nice.
Princess Huayang has many fine things, but compared to her ancestor, she can't even compare in terms of age.
Our ancestor served five dynasties, and after entering the imperial family, she became the youngest daughter-in-law of Empress Wenming, and has enjoyed a life of luxury ever since.
Empress Wenming was wise and virtuous, but she favored her youngest son and also doted on her youngest daughter-in-law.
Our ancestor was like a daughter, taught by the civilized Empress.
Because of this, they were respected in every dynasty, and thus received many rewards.
It's likely that many of Empress Wenming's belongings are still in her possession. The fact that she passed them on to the Crown Princess sends a strong signal within the royal family.
Despite his low-key demeanor, King Song had a good reputation and was respected by his court officials.
Princess Huayang also managed to fool the old matriarch.
But she's not easily appeased; she seems nice to everyone.
Perhaps this is the difference between a woman who marries out and a woman who marries into the family.
The important thing now is the drama of deposing the empress.
This is the second time.
Duke Rongguo quickly came out and knelt down.
The Dong family is a large group.
Many of those who jumped out earlier were from the Dong family faction; it seems that after dealing with one group, there are still many more.
A child rushed forward and shouted, "Xie Yu, you old geezer, what right do you have to depose my mother?"
The situation became awkward.
Everyone, find a place to kneel down.
Di Baose thought to herself, Xie Chou is really awesome.
Even after several months in the Qi Prince's residence, the situation remained unmanaged.
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