Regardless of whether Huan Yue was a scumbag emperor or not, he was at least a decent emperor.
Huan Yue ate a lot and argued with Empress Dong: "As Empress, you only care about your own children and don't consider His Majesty at all. His Majesty's children are all His Highness's brothers and sisters. When fighting a tiger, brothers are close. What's wrong with having more brothers? In the future, His Majesty's grandsons will also be His Highness's nephews. They are all family. Does Your Majesty think that only your children are brothers?"
Xie Zhou looked at Pei Shi. Was she bringing over the Emperor's children and grandchildren and giving them protection?
Xie Zhou would not object.
As long as they don't usurp his throne, those who are obedient will do their work. Xie Zhou, having been an emperor, understands this. As for those who are disobedient, just beat them up, like how Pei beat Xie Chou.
No problem.
Empress Dong was furious but still stubbornly held on.
Huan Yue was very happy: "The Imperial Concubine also bears responsibility for this matter. His Majesty trusts you and has entrusted the harem to you. His Majesty works hard for the court and the country every day. When there are problems in the harem, the Imperial Concubine should share His Majesty's burdens."
Consort Cui was about to cry! She dared not resist and immediately knelt before the Emperor.
Huan Yue, having gleefully tricked Consort Cui, continued to trick Empress Dong, displaying great power: "Last month, I heard that the Duke of Rong's favorite concubine gave birth to a son, and the whole country was celebrating. I also heard that Your Majesty bestowed countless rewards upon your younger brother and granted your stepmother the title of a seventh-rank lady. Why are you so cold and heartless towards His Majesty?"
The Duke of Rongguo was Empress Dong's biological father and held immense power in the court.
Therefore, the Duke of Rongguo had a son when he was over sixty years old, a truly late-in-life child, which was an unprecedented event.
His face looked a little stiff now, because he had also given a reward.
It was fine at first, but now the more I think about it, the worse it feels.
Xie Zhou believed that the Pei family was doomed, and so was the Duke of Rong.
As long as he and his father work hard, it is inevitable that they will bring down the Duke of Rong.
Huan Yue was not afraid of Empress Dong's murderous aura and spoke his mind: "Anyone who didn't know better would think that the Duke of Rong had given birth to a crown prince, or that His Majesty had added another prince."
King Qi warned, "Second sister-in-law, be careful what you say!"
Huan Yue retorted, "A gentleman is open and honest; if you can do something, you shouldn't be afraid of what others say."
Xie Zhou asked, "Does Qing'e's head no longer hurt?"
It hurts, it has to hurt.
Let others worry about the rest.
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