The banquet enjoyed a brief period of peace.
The Dong family made a move.
Consort Shen watched from behind.
Consort Xing was also watching from behind. If Madam Dong were to bring about her own downfall, countless people would be overjoyed.
Before Lady Dong even went to Yongcui Palace to copy the Rules for Women, she first called for the Crown Princess.
Those drinking and watching the dancers inside the palace have all been seduced by Lady Dong. Is she going to unleash her ultimate move yet?
Huan Yue came over, his eyes shining brightly.
Xie Zhou thought it was brighter than a lamp, and wondered if his wife should send a princess to the Prince of Qi.
Madam Dong asked very gently, "Did you bring Miss Chang to the East Palace?"
Huan Yue retorted, "If Your Highness has taken a liking to her, then immediately send her to Prince Qi's residence. She and His Highness are innocent; His Highness is not that kind of person."
Xie Zhou felt guilty after being glanced at by his wife.
He felt extremely guilty, as if he had done something so foolish. At that time, Chang Shi wasn't even considered a concubine, yet she seduced him—wasn't that the most immoral thing to do?
People can understand it when they talk about it, but they can't understand it when they make mistakes themselves.
Now, too lazy to listen to Dong's ramblings, he called someone over: "How's the investigation into Luo's matter going?"
Oh wow!
The person drinking almost dropped their glass; that was a huge mistake!
Are the Luo family in a panic now?
The thought that Dong Shi was cursed by Luo Yaohui suddenly felt very strange.
Dong felt a chill run down her spine; she never expected Luo Yaohui to do such a thing.
The eunuch recounted everything he had found in detail, omitting the more obscure details: "Lady Luo felt unlucky, so she first asked someone to buy various medicines; then she asked someone to inquire about many things from the Empress and the Luo family. This morning, she burned incense everywhere and prepared hot water to bathe three to five times. Lady Luo not only cursed the Empress, but also cursed the Qing'e Palace to be childless."
Few members of the Luo family came today, and they weren't really qualified to begin with.
Everyone thought Luo Yaohui was amazing.
By asking the Empress for something, Lady Dong ended up digging her own grave. By asking the Luo family for something, she inadvertently brought trouble upon them as well.
Why didn't you curse the Crown Princess to die as well? Were you not confident?
How should the Dong family deal with Luo Yaohui now?
Lady Dong thought for a moment and said, "Lady Luo has only just arrived at the Eastern Palace and has already been punished. Let's leave it at that for the sake of Grand Commandant Luo."
Huan Yue said, "Don't bring up the Crown Prince's affairs next time. Also, don't give away women so casually. Aren't you a woman yourself? Who do you think you are more noble than? Even a concubine in the Jianping Marquis's mansion is more virtuous than you."
Lady Dong was furious!
Huan Yue said nonchalantly, "You chose the eldest granddaughter of the Marquis of Jianping because you value her virtue, magnanimity, and tolerance? Whether the Prince of Qi tried to forcibly take a woman from the common people or cursed the Sage to die sooner, she could tolerate it? Actually, you're overthinking it. The Sage is the true Son of Heaven; how could petty villains possibly curse him?"
Everyone suddenly realized!
That seems to make sense! If we marry that eldest daughter who was killed, wouldn't that mean no one will care?
Ask any man how many would willingly be controlled by their wife? Especially one as demanding as King Qi. Don't be fooled by King Qi's seemingly perfect exterior; he's finished now.
Luo Yaohui is connected to the Empress Dowager. What if the curse on Lady Dong changes direction this time?
Will the Crown Prince be able to explain it clearly by then?
Now, Dong Shi can't explain it clearly; she really didn't know Luo Yaohui dared to do that!
Princess Pingyang pressed the Crown Princess, asking, "What do you intend to do to Miss Chang?"
Huan Yue retorted, "You were spying on the Eastern Palace?"
Princess Pingyang glanced at her elder brother, the Emperor, and said, "Things in the Eastern Palace seem a bit off."
Huan Yue suddenly grabbed her and turned her upside down, asking, "Do you see people normally now?"
"Ah!" Princess Pingyang screamed.
She tried to grab at him with both hands, but the palace maids held her down.
Her crown fell off, and her hair came undone. It wasn't supposed to happen this quickly; she scared herself.
Huan Yue held her firmly, saying, "Don't be afraid, you won't fall. Take a good look, are you normal now?"
The others were so frightened they wanted to scream.
I knew Princess Pingyang was going to die, but I never expected it to be like this.
It's actually quite scary. Where can you even watch it properly anymore?
Huan Yue tossed Princess Pingyang aside: "You see what you're looking for. A heart full of filth sees no one as clean. Princess, you should take more baths when you get back and make yourself cleaner."
Princess Pingyang, her hair disheveled, ran to the front and cried, "Royal brother, sob sob..."
Xie Zhou chimed in, "Qing'e has hit her head; sometimes she doesn't know what to do. Aunt, stay away from her in the future and don't speak to her in front of her."
Princess Pingyang asked, "Didn't you say that Miss Chang saved you back then?"
Xie Zhou said solemnly, "I will always remember Miss Chang's life-saving grace. It is not easy for a young girl like her to do that."
Princess Pingyang said, "You should be very grateful to her."
Xie Zhou said seriously, "Gratitude is gratitude, and feelings are feelings. Just as a concubine, no matter how virtuous, is still a concubine. How can a wife and concubine stand if they cannot distinguish right from wrong?"
Although Princess Pingyang was the Crown Prince's elder, her actual status was lower.
Moreover, the murderous intent in Xie Zhou's eyes frightened Princess Pingyang.
Princess Pingyang did not side with him, and instead cried to her elder brother, the emperor.
The Emperor issued an edict: "Princess Pingyang will have her salary reduced by five years."
Princess Pingyang was as beautiful as a young girl, but even with her hair disheveled, she looked a bit silly at this moment.
Others get fined six months' salary, but she gets fined five years?
The eldest princess and the great princess received 10,000 taels of silver a year from Prince Zhao, which, although not their main source of income, was still considerable.
The others weren't really interested in Princess Pingyang, but they were more interested in what the Crown Prince was saying.
What does it mean that "it's not easy to do"?
So there's something fishy going on here.
There are still scores to settle with the Pei family.
So, Miss Chang had some skills, but like Luo Yaohui, she ruined herself?
The most powerful one is probably the Crown Princess, right? She can do whatever she wants.
How did they manage to lift Princess Pingyang up?
**
The banquet is about to end.
Huan Yue sat at his seat, looking at Miss Guo, whom Madam Dong had just invited out.
Miss Guo is certainly not comparable to Pei Huanying, but she is more beautiful than Miss Wen, and indeed she has a cold and aloof personality.
As she walked up to Mrs. Dong, Miss Guo was not particularly respectful to her.
It's highly unlikely that the eldest granddaughter of the Earl of Jianping was unsuitable and that Madam Dong wanted to switch her allegiance to this Miss Guo.
Even if the Dong family forcibly abducted women, she probably couldn't afford to abduct this one.
Xie Zhou sat quietly.
Lady Dong feigned composure and said to the emperor, "Miss Guo's virtue is worthy of entering the Eastern Palace."
Today, we ask Ms. Guo, "And what about yourself?"
Guo Bing knelt down and replied, "As you wish."
Today, people ask their sons, "And you?"
Xie Zhou felt a chill run down his spine: "If Miss Guo is willing, it would be a great honor for the Crown Prince."
Dong called out again, "Qing'e!"
Huan Yue came over and stared coldly at Madam Dong.
Mrs. Dong was so frightened that she trembled and screamed!
Guo Bing, who was standing nearby, was also startled. This Crown Princess looked like she had crawled back from hell.
Huan Yue didn't want to say more, and asked Guo Bing, "If it's okay, it's okay; if it's not okay, it's not okay. Stop being so girly."
Guo Bing nodded: "Okay."
Huan Yue said, "Go and stay at Qing'e Palace today, and we'll make room for you tomorrow."
Guo Bing said, "I'll listen to Your Majesty."
She wanted to say "whatever," but was afraid of offending him.
Guo Bing is indeed easygoing; although there are times when he has no choice, he is easygoing in all other aspects.
The emperor issued an imperial edict: "Bestow upon her the title of Liangdi (良廟).
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