After the rain, the weather cleared up, and Liu, having finished her work, sat down to watch the play.
The scenes between Chang Chenghui and Chen Fengyi are quite interesting to watch slowly.
Qing Ai moved a stool and sat down to do needlework, watch the play, and chat. Her days were very leisurely.
She was a palace maid, but Chang Chenghui was served by Consort Chen, which was approved by the Empress.
A few more people who had nothing to do came over to slack off.
Seeing that Chen Fengyi was limping, and that the palace was not telling the Chen family about her condition, and that no one in the Chen family was concerned about her.
After all, it was agreed that Chen Zhi would serve as a slave to Chang Chenghui. This disgraced the Chen family, so why did the Earl of Jianping ask her why?
Besides, it's already a good thing that the Chen family wasn't held responsible for Chen Zhi's actions.
As for Chen Zhi's birth mother, Madam Meng, she probably has no control over her.
She's both pitiful and utterly despicable. She's completely obsessed with Chang Chenghui. She'd gladly endure his beatings and scoldings. Even if Chang Chenghui were to rise in power, what good would it do for Chen Zhi, a mere dog?
Would she even get a share of the Crown Prince's bed? Doesn't the Crown Prince feel disgusted just looking at her?
If a normal master were to choose his servants, he would have far more servants than Chen Zhiqiang.
Chang Chenghui is not normal. Perhaps he only cares about Chen Zhi because he tolerates her beatings and scoldings? But we'll have to wait until she turns the tables first.
A palace maid reported a rumor: "I heard that the King of Qi returned from Luzhou with a beautiful woman."
Oh wow! All the ears perked up.
Chen Zhi stopped, leaning against a pillar, wanting to listen as well.
Besides clinging to the Empress's coattails, all she wanted to know was how miserable Chen Yue was.
The palace maid deliberately said to her, "Weren't the two Madam Peis in the Prince Qi's residence before? There was no room for this beauty. So Chen Fengnu suggested that Madam Pei give up a seat."
A chorus of nods indicated it was a good idea.
The palace maid spoke mysteriously: "King Qi disagrees."
Oh dear! The King of Qi doesn't agree to the beauty becoming a concubine? So he wants Chen Fengnu to step aside?
The palace maid lowered her voice further, making it difficult for Chen Zhi to hear: "She said that Chen Fengnu went to see the beauty, beat her up, and disfigured her."
Wow!
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. Wasn't Chen Fengnu even more formidable than the two Madam Peis?
The beauty that King Qi just brought back was disfigured by Chen Fengnu. How can she still be the Queen Consort of Qi?
Suddenly, Liu had a thought: "How come this is a bit like the story of (the Crown Prince)? Bringing back a sweetheart from outside?"
Everyone looked at each other, wondering if the food outside was more appealing.
Another eunuch ran over to gossip: "That beauty seems to have been pregnant, but had an abortion. It was supposedly the Emperor's first grandson. I heard that Pei Huanqiao from the Yongning Prince's mansion was also pregnant, but had an abortion."
Everyone looked at each other, feeling a bit bewildered; the child was truly having a tough time.
Princess Yongning isn't married yet, is she? How could Pei Huanqiao be married first?
But among the Pei family's young ladies, she's probably the one who's doing relatively well?
Our lady isn't from the Pei family; who doesn't know she's the Phoenix of Baishi Village?
Chen Zhi staggered into the room to serve the Empress.
Chang Ziyu's face was slapped pretty badly, and she was still angry while hiding in the room.
Although she was in Shicui Hall, facing a vegetable garden, she wasn't allowed to live in the main hall in front.
Chen Zhi knelt down to apologize to the Empress, and took out a bag of pastries: "This servant specially had someone buy these. Please have some first, Your Majesty, so you don't get too angry."
Chang Ziyu ate resentfully, and there was no good tea.
She's only drinking ordinary tea now; she wants to drink the best tea and eat the finest pastries!
Chen Zhi was so hungry that she swallowed hard. "Don't worry, Master. It'll be soon. Everything will be ready."
Chang Ziyu couldn't eat anymore and threw several pieces of pastry on the ground, saying, "It's awful."
The palace maid outside laughed, "Whoever eats this is a dog. I wonder who will eat it and then curse their mother."
"This kind of behavior is truly despicable!"
The palace maids truly looked down on Chang Ziyu. Even if someone were blind enough to allow her to rise in rank, it wouldn't convince the public.
The inability to gain the respect of the masses is a huge problem. Don't underestimate a lackey; everyone can make her a nobody.
Empress Huan has a very good reputation, otherwise they wouldn't be able to get together and have fun so happily.
It's not just a matter of laziness, but rather that everyone is quite harmonious.
Otherwise, we would always have fought to the death.
Now, if anyone fights too fiercely, both sides will be punished equally.
The Empress's reputation is half due to the punishment she received.
But she is fair in her dealings and can win people's respect.
As for whether a few people will submit or not, as long as he dares to provoke the Empress, he has the backbone of Chen Zhi and isn't afraid of being beaten.
Chen Zhi was incredibly servile. She carefully picked up the pastries and said sincerely, "Thank you for the reward, Master."
Those watching from the sidelines had nothing to say.
When a person is shameless enough, they become invincible, and no one can kill her.
Chen Zhi carefully defended the Empress, saying, "This is because you have a kind heart, Your Highness. You treat me so well."
One of the more outspoken palace maids shouted, "Stop saying such disgusting things, or the beating next time won't be so lenient!"
Some laughed: "She's so grateful that the master gives her a beating, why not give each of them fifty strokes? Even if the master hits her twenty times, she'll still get fifty?"
Chen Zhi trembled with fear; she really couldn't hit him anymore.
That butt is going to be beaten to a pulp.
There was a burst of laughter outside.
Aren't they afraid too? At least they don't call her "Your Majesty" anymore.
Chen Zhi angrily closed the doors and windows. She watched as the Empress shed tears again.
Chang Ziyu has no dignity or secrets here; countless people come to see her at any time.
Chen Zhi could only try to persuade her.
She has suffered a lot, so she knows.
As long as there's something to strive for, like how she won in the Chen family, right?
As for why he didn't do things himself while in the palace?
She's not destined for that! The Empress's destiny is sealed!
Chen Zhi's life was very simple: following the Empress meant she would have meat to eat.
Chang Ziyu only has one path.
Chen Zhi moved closer to her.
Chang Ziyu slapped her.
A group of people outside were listening and knew what was going on, but Chen Zhi was happy with it anyway.
But Chen Zhi also felt pain. Her face hurt terribly, and her eyes were brimming with tears. She said aggrievedly, "This servant has something to say."
There are so many people outside who will hear it.
Chang Ziyu still found her unacceptable, but considering her past, she decided to bear with it for now.
Chen Zhi whispered in her ear, "Next year's autumn imperial examination will implicate the Crown Prince. They've been preparing for it for a long time. It will cause a huge uproar. Your Highness must remind His Highness to prepare early, otherwise His Majesty will depose him."
Chang Ziyu glanced at her, full of suspicion.
Chen Zhi pursed her lips and gave a soft promise.
Zhihui pushed the door open and came in.
Chen Zhi jumped up and screamed, "What are you doing?"
Zhihui was speechless: "Don't you know how cringeworthy your two faces look together? Do you think anyone enjoys listening to your sleep-talking?"
Two palace maids brought over several bolts of cloth from behind.
Although it was fine silk, giving it to Chang Chenghui would be a waste, but the palace maids didn't embezzle it.
Chen Zhi knew this was a fixed allowance, but insisted on arguing: "Is that all?"
Zhihui said, "If you don't like it, just take it."
The palace maid laughed and said, "If Chang Chenghui freezes to death, Her Majesty will be heartbroken."
Zhihui nodded: "Let's go. If we look at them any longer, we'll shorten our lifespan."
The palace maid smiled and left.
Chang Ziyu looked at Chen Zhi's face, and it was truly terrifying!
Chen Zhizheng advised her, "Your Majesty, don't worry, who knows how much you'll have in the future, it will all be yours."
Laughter filled the air under the eaves outside.
The word "later" might be quite useful.
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