The weather was nice in the afternoon.
Princess Yongmu was in the vegetable garden, and there wasn't much to do.
In less than a third of an acre, seven or eight people were busy tending to it, even though the plants were all grown inside the house.
One pot after another, when the weather is nice, we bring them out to bask in the sun. As for why we need to bask in the sun?
It's said that someone has already started researching this. Everyone can see the effects of not being exposed to the sun, so let's investigate what's in the sun.
Princess Yongmu sat in the thatched hut.
This is truly the best moment!
The surrounding straw mats were lifted, and an autumn wind blew through them, though the vegetable garden occasionally had a distinct smell.
Princess Yongmu sat there reading a book, with incense burning beside her, looking very serene.
Several female scholars and Lu Qingjiao felt that this place was a good place to study.
Gong Zhaoxun also came to study. The Empress assigned her tasks, which required her to learn a lot and pick up some things she used to know at home.
We experience many things, but usually we are oblivious to them.
It's like looking at the sunlight and understanding nothing at all.
There are many things in the sun; for example, it can dry things, promote plant growth, and kill viruses. However, some things cannot be exposed to the sun and must be dried in the shade.
Di Baose came over and wandered around, just to look around, then went out the back door and headed to the back.
Princess Yongmu smiled and shook her head.
Lu Qingjiao probably understood Di Liangdi's situation. As the person in charge of the Eastern Palace, with so many people arriving, she had to keep an eye on things.
There are plenty of trivial matters every day, and not all of them involve fighting. But anyone who doesn't like you or tries to cause trouble gets beaten up.
Ten strokes of the cane won't affect their work. Those who administer the caning are extremely skilled.
When Di Baose arrived at Wenqi Courtyard, Ju Zhaoxun was busy at work.
Although Gong Zhaoxun stopped helping her, she still had connections.
Di Baose sat in the main room, listening to the quietness of the backyard.
Ju Zhaoxun smiled. With Di Liangdi making such a fuss, how could ordinary people in the Eastern Palace compare to her? Even if they had something to say, they would restrain themselves upon hearing her name.
If they know how to restrain themselves, that's fine; but those who don't know how to restrain themselves are the first to suffer.
Di Baose sat drinking tea, but she wasn't very conscientious; she was just swaying.
While working, Ju Zhaoxun muttered, "I wonder what they're plotting."
Di Baose sneered: "What else could we possibly be plotting besides His Highness?"
Ju Zhaoxun nodded. Indeed, before even seeing His Highness, other methods are unusable.
For example, what could be done if Gong Zhaoxun was framed?
Your Highness's actions have made things much quieter in the back. Otherwise, even the Empress might not have been able to keep things under control.
Is this a kind of balance? His Highness is just a troublemaker.
I wonder how many people have been kept awake by it.
After Di Baose drank the tea, there was finally some movement behind him.
Before long, four beautifully dressed ladies-in-waiting came to greet Consort Di.
Ju Zhaoxun glanced at her; she was beautiful, but a woman's perception of beauty is definitely different from a man's.
Ju Zhaoxun herself is beautiful, and she's behaving herself. It seems like these people have made plans to go out.
Ju Zhaoxun pondered that this was a form of solidarity, and that suppressing Lan Fengyi and Lu Fengyi gave them a lot of space.
If Lan Fengyi and Lu Fengyi were there to hold them off, these others would definitely sink to the bottom. It's better this way.
Yu Anu was somewhat tempted when she saw Ju Zhaoxun working.
Fei Hegu asked Di Liangdi quite generously, "Can we go see Her Majesty now?"
Di Baose chuckled: "Go ahead."
They need to see His Highness at least to put their minds at ease. Even if His Highness likes her, so what?
Fei and Gu asked, "Aren't you going?"
Di Baose stood up, about to wander off elsewhere: "His Highness has been busy lately, so he might not be in a good mood, but he might need you all just the right time."
She left in a flash with a large group of people.
The main room felt as if it had been swept by a gust of wind.
Ju Zhaoxun looked at the several beauties with a mix of confusion and delight.
People weren't as careful around Ju Zhaoxun as they were around Di Liangdi.
Wang Chuyuan was quite cautious, inviting Ju Zhaoxun like sisters: "Let's go together."
It's better when everyone lives in the same courtyard.
Yu Anu chimed in, "We're not very familiar with each other either, so we need Sister Ju's guidance."
Ju Zhaoxun readily agreed, standing up and saying, "Let me change my clothes first."
Although neither Wenqi Courtyard nor Qing'e Palace are outside the palace, Qing'e Palace is, after all, a royal residence. It shouldn't be too extravagant, but it should still be reasonably ornate to look beautiful.
Ju Zhaoxun has already moved in, and everything in front of her house is ready.
Although there are only two rooms, there are actually quite a few.
Looking at the East Palace, these are the main areas. If the Shicui Hall and Chengxiang Hall in front were for the concubines, then these should be where the ladies-in-waiting live.
It seems there are no more good women now, not counting Cheng Hui and Luo Cheng Hui.
The Qiuxiang Courtyard inside is empty; it's the last place left.
**
Anxingfang, Pei family.
After everyone else moved out, only the Li family and Pei Huanzhao's family remained.
Then came a group of people, including the Venerable Fushan and the Venerable Qionghua.
Fu Shan Zhenren has a much larger presence than the Li family, and is basically taking the lead.
However, Master Fushan didn't think much of the Pei family; it would be more appropriate to invite her to the palace.
The Li family defended Qinglong Hall to the death.
When the imperial physician arrived, it turned out that both Master Fushan and Lady Li were ill.
Many people come to visit, but most of them come to see Master Fushan, which is rather awkward.
Li Shi sat on the couch, her expression gloomy, making the atmosphere even more awkward.
Fu Shan Zhenren seemed kind and benevolent, while Li Shi appeared to be a major villain. But the advantage of a major villain is that most people dare not provoke them.
Master Fushan was also sitting on a couch, and his sick appearance was worrying, making people feel sorry for him.
Li Shi became increasingly angry! You despicable person!
Although there are other things to do now, Master Fushan wants to take this opportunity to step on her. Madam Li wishes she could kill that vile woman!
Everyone knew that Li was ruthless and was very wary of her.
In particular, almost all of the Pei family members have left, except for some at Qinglong Hall.
Even so, no one knew what trump cards the Li family had up their sleeves to reveal.
Let's get serious, let's hear from the matriarch of the Dong family.
She was not Dong Xu's wife. There were many members of the Dong family, and the old lady, Madam Ouyang, was a generation older than Dong Xu.
Just then, someone rushed in.
Some timid people were startled. Just like the deposed empress.
Although so many people have gathered, everyone's situation is actually not good.
The man who arrived was in his forties, which was inappropriate in front of a group of ladies, but the servant had important news: "Something has happened in Guangping County."
Master Fushan was startled; his illness had almost been cured.
Madam Li was very excited: "What is it?"
The servant glanced at her, unaware of her grudge against Master Fushan, and disregarded the large number of people present: "Tong Kui has gone mad for some reason, and I don't know who ordered him to raid the Lan family."
A group of ladies immediately erupted in anger: "How dare you!"
"They dare to mess with the Lan family!"
The lady, who knew more, said: "Tong Kui is nothing special, but there must be someone behind him?"
Master Fushan's face turned pale.
Knowing the seriousness of the matter, Madam Ouyang asked the servant, "Is there anything else?"
The servant replied, "In the ensuing commotion, five or six people were killed, and Tong Kui was seriously injured."
Ouyang's face turned pale.
Killing five or six people is usually easy to handle. But if there are powerful figures behind it, things will get complicated.
The lady was intelligent and spoke with righteous indignation: "This Tong Kui is a corrupt and tyrannical official, and should be severely punished."
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