Huan Yue finally arrived at the Linde Hall.
Many people want to talk to her.
A large group of people who were secretly criticizing her have just added more evidence.
Huan Yue remained expressionless and went to sit in his seat.
Just like an emperor, one must sit high up and accept the judgment of the world.
Perhaps many years from now, anyone can bring it up and tell all sorts of stories.
The positions in front have changed again.
The throne was in the middle, with only the Crown Prince's seat on the east side, spaced apart. The Empress's seat was empty, but there was an Imperial Noble Consort on the west side, and next to her was the Crown Princess.
Madam Dong had already taken her seat, and Huan Yue and she had become neighbors.
Huan Yue was a junior, and since Dong Shi had been given a position, she had to pay her respects.
Lady Dong was dressed exceptionally well, and at first glance, she still looked like the Empress, though she was almost on par with the Crown Princess; however, being older, she struck a pose with particular scrutiny.
Huan Yue was already seated. Greeting her was a courtesy, but for those who didn't appreciate it, Huan Yue could slap them.
Madam Dong felt pain and tightness in her chest, but she endured it. She asked in a affected tone, "Why is Qing'e so late?"
Huan Yue said, "Let's consult the almanac."
Mrs. Dong asked, "Do you know all these elders?"
Huan Yue went over to greet the ancestor.
The old woman was pleased and took a box from her daughter-in-law, then stuffed it into her hands, saying, "These things are for you to play with."
Huan Yue was holding something quite heavy; was the old ancestor taking it seriously?
It couldn't be more real. Our ancestors thought she was very beautiful and was becoming more and more stylish.
Huan Yue thanked him, picked up his suitcase, and returned to his seat. He didn't even look at Madam Dong.
Madam Dong was furious, thinking that she hadn't done it?
Huan Yue laughed and said that it didn't matter if he had been an empress, but it was a problem if he lost it.
How many deposed empresses have a good ending? Just like a deposed crown prince, it would be a miracle if he could live a comfortable life without being careful.
Dong Shi didn't have any remarkable achievements, and Huan Yue was clearly trying to step on her.
The Dong family is putting on an act.
Huan Yue was dressed up. He admired the scenery of Linde Hall.
It was truly magnificent and solemn; the wind was blowing outside, but it was calm inside; it was dark outside, but it was bright inside.
Although it was mostly elderly people, each family would bring their young members to show off and seek benefits.
But when the old and the young mingle together, it doesn't feel stagnant, but rather full of vitality.
The old men and women were of all kinds; some were staring at the Crown Princess, while others, with failing eyesight, couldn't see clearly.
Several of them were particularly lewd, and the old lady was also quite lewd, comparable to Li Shi.
The Grand Princess of Chu brought Bai Shen'ai with her.
Bai Shenai was dressed in chrysanthemum color today, and she was staring at Dong Shi with a very unfriendly expression.
Ms. Dong was startled and frowned as she looked at Bai Shen'ai. She didn't want to get involved with this right now.
The Grand Princess of Chu was pulling her granddaughter's hand, but Bai Shenai refused to comply.
When Dong looked at the village women and girls who appeared, and then at Bai Shen'ai, she found her much more pleasing to the eye.
Actually, it's easy to manage someone like Bai Shenai, but that country girl looks scheming.
Huan Yue followed Dong's gaze and saw several unusual people.
Xu, her eldest daughter-in-law Fan, and her granddaughter Kong Zhenjun were not very good people to begin with.
Today's theme is the elderly, including many village women and men, so their positions won't be very good.
When Madam Ruan arrived, she sat quietly in the corner.
Look at the special attire of Madam Xu and Lady Kong Zhenjun, and the special treatment given to them by the female officials.
Kong Zhenjun dressed like a country girl—simple, but of a high standard—so that she wouldn't be looked down upon.
Although one could look down on her no matter what, that was Kong Zhenjun's temperament—she was extremely confident.
Di Baose and Guo Bing sat together, and Di Baose peeked out and whispered to Guo Bing, "Isn't that Chang Fengyi?"
Guo Bing, with her icy demeanor, looked at Di Baose with an extremely strange expression.
Di Baose is excited!
Sunny whispered in Di Liangdi's ear from behind, "It's so similar. Consort Chang almost became His Highness's darling. Perhaps this style will become the trend?"
Di Baose observed, "They're not quite the same. Chang Fengyi is not as good as her. After all, Chang Fengyi is a true country girl."
Is Sunny really a country girl? Watching the group move Xu Shi to the front, she whispered to Di Liangdi, "With parents like that, the Pei family wouldn't produce an old lady like her."
The Li and Cao families were really in a tough spot, even though the Cao family was already dead.
Di Baose nodded. Lady Huan was not a blood relative, which was why the Pei family did not treat her well.
This granddaughter is different.
By this time, everyone probably knew about the family of Secretary Kong Tingsen.
Therefore, this was not Xu's first time entering the palace. Even though she was a village woman, she was able to keep her composure and had a few acquaintances.
Huan Yue looked at Dong Shi with hostility towards Miss Kong. It was impossible for her to be interested in her; it was the Prince of Qi who was interested.
Madam Dong glared at her fiercely.
Huan Yue was overjoyed; there was nothing more joyful than the chaos and estrangement between mother and son.
Dong said sharply, "You should think about yourself."
Huan Yue, a lazy bum: "I have nothing to think about. I can stay in Qing'e Palace for the rest of my life."
Lady Dong rolled her eyes in anger. Did her occupying the Eastern Palace mean that Prince Qi had no chance?
Huan Yue went over to chat with her privately, otherwise it was too noisy and he couldn't hear her.
Mrs. Dong was startled. What's going on?
Huan Yue held her down, calming her down, and said, "Does Your Highness know what the key to the power struggle between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is? It's the son."
Get out of here!
Huan Yue was having a good time and said kindly, "Don't let your son become estranged from you and let that vixen take advantage of you. Although you are the mother and it is only natural for your son to be filial, there are too many unfilial sons in the world. Even if he pretends outside, he will make you furious when he comes back. Since you are going to hold back anyway, you can only choose the best option and make that vixen furious too."
Mrs. Dong wanted to hit her, but she knew she would fight back.
So I was forced to overhear it.
Huan Yue glanced over there and said to Madam Dong, "Your son has made arrangements, hasn't he? There are plenty of people willing to help him. If you openly oppose it, you'll be the only one who suffers."
Suddenly, Mrs. Dong was so angry that she almost cried.
Huan Yue slapped her on the back.
Taking the opportunity, Mrs. Dong burst into tears.
Huan Yue took a handkerchief to wipe away her tears, like a dutiful daughter-in-law.
The more Dong thought about it, the sadder she became; she had been forced into it!
Huan Yue, being filial, said: "Every family has its own problems, and it's hard to say who's right or wrong, but it's right to make sure you live a better life. Once a son grows up, he's no longer under his mother's control. If this continues, it will only lead to mutual destruction. If he doesn't care about you, you have to think about yourself."
Mrs. Dong glared at her fiercely.
Huan Yue patted her on the back.
Mrs. Dong then wept bitterly.
Huan Yue continued to coax, "Try to think positively. It's hard being a woman. A son will never know his mother's heart. Only you can truly think of yourself."
Surrounded by a group of palace maids and eunuchs, he was at a loss.
This spot is in the front, with so many people watching from below.
The scene looks very strange; Huan Yue didn't even kill the Imperial Noble Consort.
The Grand Princess of Nankang rushed over and shouted, "What are you doing?"
Huan Yue stood up, quite calmly: "I'm just having a chat with Her Majesty. What's wrong?"
Madam Dong waved her hand: "Go and sit down first."
Yes. With Dong's attitude, Huan Yue felt even more at ease.
Several more elderly ladies and young ladies rushed to the Imperial Noble Consort's side.
Lady Dong had just finished crying and did not want to see anyone.
As for why she cried, let everyone figure it out.
Huan Yue didn't intend to help her to the end, so how could she possibly help the Dong family? But for the sake of the Emperor, she would help if she had to.
If the Dong family causes trouble, it will be a disgrace to the lineage of the sage and to the imperial family.
Huan Yue considered the overall situation.
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