The Eastern Palace, Wenqi Courtyard.
The backyard became lively early in the morning.
Although it was very cold, it was still dark.
But they were lonely all night and had no idea of the excitement that had taken place in Sheng'an the previous night.
Qiangwei, the maid Wang Chuyuan brought into the palace, and Ernan, the maid Yu Anu brought hot water together.
Wang Chuyuan and Yu Anu also joined together. Since there weren't many people to serve them, they helped each other out. It was good to have fewer people.
Both women are beautiful and have their own unique characteristics. They are also quite capable, so they won't starve to death if no one takes care of them.
Wang Chuyuan also has her own way of dressing up; when the morning light comes out, she also dresses up in a bright and beautiful way.
Yu Anu was mesmerized by her face; her innocent eyes made one want to tease her: "Your Majesty likes you so much."
Wang Chuyuan blushed.
Of course, it's best if His Highness likes it.
However, it's good to be liked by the Empress.
Especially since the Empress's position is so secure, if she doesn't like it, she'll definitely be upset. Just think about how miserable Luo Yaohui's life has been.
As for the Empress needing to gather a group of people, Wang Chuyuan is also capable of doing so.
However, it doesn't matter if the Empress doesn't pull it together, because Wang Chuyuan herself doesn't know how to form cliques, nor does she have the resources to do so.
Her only asset is her looks. If she could have a son or daughter, she could live a peaceful life.
Yu Anu has a beautiful face and eyebrows, and she does resemble the Empress somewhat, but she lacks the Empress's imposing presence.
Although they all came with some kind of mission, Yu Anu figured it out: she should focus on making herself comfortable first.
The two maids had also tidied themselves up and followed their master to the front courtyard to see Zhaoxun.
Gong Zhaoxun and Ju Zhaoxun haven't moved in yet, but they were already staying here yesterday.
They each lived on one side, similar to Wang Chuyuan's room, except that the main house had two rooms on one side and was also deeper.
However, although Gong Zhaoxun had no background, she spent a longer time in the Eastern Palace.
Ju Zhaoxun hadn't finished tidying up yet, so she asked the four newly arrived officials to sit down and have some tea.
Drinking warm water first thing in the morning is just right. If you think it's too bland, you can add one or two red dates.
Yang Churong and Fei Hegu were both very beautiful. They sat opposite Wang Chuyuan and Yu Anu, looking around the main room. They felt that the atmosphere was very good.
Gong Zhaoxun tidied up first and then sat down in the main seat.
The four attendants quickly stood up.
Gong Zhaoxun smiled and said, "No need for formalities. Your Majesty is very easygoing."
Ju Zhaoxun strode over and sat down: "We can't put on such airs. We're all in the Eastern Palace, and it's fate that we're companions. If we don't get along, then let's just leave each other alone."
The four officials sat obediently.
Fei Hegu asked cautiously, "When will we go to see the Empress?"
Gong Zhaoxun is a cautious person: "I don't usually need to go. As long as I don't cause trouble, I'm quite comfortable every day."
Ju Zhaoxun was even more generous: "You can sleep as late as you want, and you can read, practice calligraphy and painting, do needlework, grow vegetables and flowers, or go fishing. If Your Majesty doesn't mind, you can also play in the back hall of Qing'e Palace."
Gong Zhaoxun continued, "Her Majesty usually prefers quiet and practices calligraphy in the morning. She occasionally plays around in the afternoon when she has nothing to do. His Highness will probably visit Her Majesty for breakfast and dinner. Anyone who wants to see His Highness can go. As long as they behave properly, Her Majesty will not stop them."
Ju Zhaoxun chuckled: "Don't blame me if Your Highness doesn't like it."
Fei Hegu pursed her lips and said cautiously, "So you mean, I want to see the Empress this afternoon?"
Gong Zhaoxun nodded: "People like us who have some standing can go to the inner palace anytime. We see His Highness quite often."
The newcomers, naturally, are all drawn to His Highness.
Gong Zhaoxun certainly didn't intend to drag people along to cause trouble for the Empress.
Wang Chuyuan blushed slightly, looking shy.
A palace attendant ran up and told Consort Gong and Consort Ju, "The Empress has been deposed."
A group of beauties who were far from the back seat hurriedly stood up!
Gong Zhaoxun asked, "What's the situation now?"
The eunuch whispered, "She is demoted to the rank of Imperial Noble Consort and granted residence in Yongcui Palace."
Gong Zhaoxun and Ju Zhaoxun exchanged a glance. "Imperial Noble Consort! She shouldn't be living in Yongcui Palace."
Everyone is quite far removed from the Imperial Noble Consort, so they can't concern themselves with this matter; they just keep an eye on it.
Moreover, Gong Zhaoxun and Ju Zhaoxun were bestowed upon them by the Dong family, which had a certain influence on them.
The eunuch's last words were: "It was said before that the Imperial Noble Consort had the imperial seal, but the Empress's seal and ribbon were confiscated before, so she won't give it to her anymore."
He left after saying that, leaving a group of people looking at each other in bewilderment.
Even if you don't understand, you know that this Imperial Noble Consort is just a figurehead. How can she exercise power without the Imperial Seal?
The fact that he stayed at Yongcui Palace has led to a lot of speculation.
Even if these court attendants and officials guessed, they wouldn't dare to say it casually.
The person behind them screamed.
Gong Zhaoxun and Ju Zhaoxun were busy with the back. Even if they had moved everything, they would still have to help the Empress look after things since they were in the Eastern Palace.
Wang Chuyuan and the others exchanged glances, but decided to follow behind and see what was happening.
Guo Bing has arrived.
It's so early, Di Baose has arrived too.
Zhaoxun and Fengyi hurriedly paid their respects.
Ren Zhaoxun and Zhang Zhaoxun also came out to greet them.
As for Lan Fengyi and Lu Fengyi, they were screaming inside, but they couldn't get out anyway, and they didn't have the willpower to climb out.
Even if he were given twenty lashes, a eunuch would still have to continue working.
But Lan Fengyi and Lu Fengyi, with their delicate skin, had to go through a lot of trouble last night.
So Di Baose and Guo Bing weren't in a hurry and came over slowly.
Behind them, Zhaoxun and Fengyi gathered in a large group, and the morning sunlight made it especially beautiful!
Ren Zhaoxun didn't want to be outdone by the newcomer, so she dressed up for the occasion.
Although Lan Fengyi and Lu Fengyi made a ruckus all night, Ren Zhaoxun could sleep soundly with her ears plugged, since she didn't have to take full responsibility.
There were several palace maids at the entrance of the side room.
The side room was a little smaller than the Wenqi Courtyard in front, but it was very clean.
Yu Anu watched silently, wondering why there was such a struggle in the palace. If family background was the deciding factor, then family background and the palace were connected.
Lan Fengyi, full of energy early in the morning, shouted: "Get out!"
Lu Fengyi tried to be more rational: "Where is the imperial physician? Why hasn't he arrived yet?"
Di Baose stood in the courtyard and said, "There are probably too many newcomers who don't know the rules, and the imperial physicians are too busy to handle them all."
Lan Fengyi yelled, "You slut!"
Di Baose gestured to the palace maid to go in and whip her!
The palace maids were not polite either.
Early in the morning, the Empress was deposed, the Crown Prince's position was more secure, and the sound of whipping grew louder.
Lu Fengyi also shouted, "You dare!"
Di Baose responded from outside, "Why wouldn't I dare?"
The Crown Prince was her cousin, and Empress Mingde was her aunt; Lady Dong shouldn't have occupied that position.
The palace maids couldn't help but laugh: "A wise man doesn't suffer a loss in front of him, and a hero is one who knows when to yield. I've never seen anyone as tough as you."
That means, stupid!
Lan Fengyi couldn't swallow this insult: "You all just wait!"
She cried and cursed in her dialect while sobbing.
Wang Chuyuan was both frightened and speechless. She didn't want to be beaten; one has to be a little smarter.
Lu Fengyi cleverly declared, "I want to see the Grand Princess!"
Di Baose laughed heartily: "I'm afraid the Grand Princess won't dare to come. Do you have a grudge against her?"
Never mind.
Then they heard commotion from the Dark Fragrance Courtyard behind them.
Di Baose thought to himself, anyone can get the news.
Deposing the empress is a huge deal!
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