Huan Yue returned to Qing'e Palace, feeling utterly exhausted.
It wasn't like fighting a war at all.
So it wasn't late, but Huan Yue tidied up and wanted to lie down on the bed.
Since we ate quite a lot at the banquet, we can skip dinner.
The female official pulled her to sit in front, and Huan Yue reclined on the couch.
It was raining outside, it was dark, and the wind was cold.
So the windows were closed, the lights were on, and the room was warm and cozy.
The palace maid, excitedly gossiping, asked, "What's wrong with Lady Qi Mei?"
Huan Yue had removed his hair, letting his shiny black hair fall loose, and asked lazily, "What do you think is the problem?"
The palace maid exclaimed excitedly, "This is basically being exiled to Fuchun County, although it's a very nice place."
If things go wrong, they might cause trouble for the King of Qi; if they do things well, they can live there for the rest of their lives.
The maidservant said, "Fuchun County is his fiefdom, not that of an ordinary county magistrate, so it's quite good."
Cuizhu chimed in softly, "It depends on what he thinks."
Need I say more about what the King of Qi is thinking? Everyone seems to know better than he does.
This is quite natural. With his mother becoming the empress, how could he not want to be the crown prince?
A palace maid gossiped: "I wonder if Princess Yongjia and Dong Qian will be alright?"
Some people pleaded for her life but to no avail, but Dong Qian spared her life.
Shi Qingzhu chimed in, "It will definitely get better. However, three adult princesses... I'm afraid people will talk about that."
So those people who criticize the Empress have a certain logic to them. But often they really are being unreasonable.
Huan Yue had no intention of appeasing him. Dong Qian deserved to die.
Everyone in the palace knows about this baseless rumor, but who will know if it gets out? Those rumors and speculations are even more rampant.
Although there was no simple sibling relationship, the idea that the emperor doted on her was completely fabricated; that's nonsense.
The maidservant hated him to the core: "He has wicked intentions."
Huan Yue said calmly, "Ignore him."
The palace maid said sympathetically, "Yan Luan is quite pitiful too."
The maid whispered, "Not necessarily. Although few men are unmoved by a beautiful woman, that doesn't mean it's true."
It's taken for granted by men, but women often resort to jealousy to kill each other out of dissatisfaction, which shows it's not as natural as it seems.
The female official nodded: "Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you."
Although this is somewhat cruel, it's perfect for dealing with Princess Huayang. Besides, King Zheng is unwilling to do so.
Is it true that King Zheng was unmoved by beautiful women? Not necessarily. But he had no shortage of beautiful women, so there was no need for him to be in such a hurry.
Yan Luan shouldn't lack anything, since he's managed by the Duke of Huayang, shouldn't he be able to enjoy himself?
What everyone's really interested in right now is the Pei family!
Marquis of Jianchang!
The palace maid exclaimed excitedly, "I used to say the Pei family was alright, but the Marquis of Jianchang can actually have female Taoist priests? That's really something!"
The maidservant quipped, "Probably like Yan Luan."
It goes without saying how powerful the Li family was; they kept a tight rein on the Marquis of Jianchang, and he would seize any opportunity to steal food.
Shi Qingzhu said in a low voice, "The True Man Fushan raised his son, got in touch with the Empress Dowager, and protected his son all the way to heaven."
That's roughly the gist of it. The main protectors are the Dong family, not the Han family. Dong Xu holds great power, so protecting a small family wouldn't be difficult for him.
Although this matter is not yet settled, it doesn't stop people from gossiping.
The palace maid found it amusing: "Who ruined Lan Shiyan's life?"
Although the Pei family are all useless, they might not be so useless if they were raised properly.
Cuizhu said, "It's easier to control them if they're spoiled."
A young palace maid asked, "Are Consort Lan and Consort Lu not returning to the East Palace?"
Huan Yue laughed and said, "Whether we go back or not, we'll decide after we've investigated them thoroughly. There's no need to involve a young girl, but we should settle accounts where necessary."
These two are not innocent either.
The little maid was furious. Wasn't she supposed to be biting the Empress at Linde Hall today? The Empress doesn't need to be so polite.
After everyone finished tidying up the house, they still had to get busy.
Xie Zhou went to his father's place to be busy.
Huan Yue, having nothing else to do, sat and dozed off.
The young palace maids were serving the Empress.
Xiuyun brought over a bowl of winter melon and pork rib soup.
Huan Yue smelled the faint aroma and felt a surge of appetite.
The palace maid brought over another plate of small steamed buns, so tiny they were almost as big as Wangzai's little steamed buns.
Although Huan Yue had small, cherry-like lips, he ate them one after another.
The little palace maid reached out her wicked hand, quickly grabbed one, and put it in her mouth. Delicious!
Xiuyun was speechless. Look how spoiled she is. How delicious is this steamed bun?
Huan Yue thought it was great; he felt comfortable at home.
I slowly finished the pork rib soup, and my stomach was a little full, which was just right for bedtime.
After Xiuyun left, the palace maids cleaned up the room and lit incense.
Huan Yue has an ancient memory of incense.
It's like burning incense in a not-so-clean place, similar to spraying perfume. Obviously, high-end perfumes are not ordinary.
High-end varieties, like ambergris, are perfectly fine to use in the toilet.
After all, high-end toilets use gold toilets. There are many things whose value is comparable to gold.
Huan Yue gradually developed his own abilities.
Some things don't need to be specifically learned; they are acquired gradually and imperceptibly. Is it something like "environment shapes character, and upbringing shapes the body"?
Aside from the saying "It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature," many things can be changed.
A country girl can transform into a princess, and a scoundrel can transform into an emperor.
Of course, a rogue who can become emperor must be extraordinary; after all, how many rogues have become emperors? These are just a few examples.
A palace attendant came and reported from outside the door: "Luo Chenghui requests an audience."
Huan Yue asked, "What is it?"
The eunuch smiled and said, "It's probably about the Charity Department. There's a lot of talk about it in the palace, but not many people are willing to go."
Huan Yue thought for a moment and said, "Let's invite Gong Shanyuan, Ju Zhaoxun, and everyone else who's alright over here."
The eunuch went to deliver the message.
A palace maid asked the lady, "Would you like to go to the Qing'e Palace?"
Huan Yue thought for a moment and nodded, though he was reluctant to change his clothes.
Huiqing came over and smiled as she helped the Empress with her makeup, keeping it simple.
Even if the Empress is simple now, discerning people will not underestimate her.
The young palace maid thought the Empress looked beautiful when she dressed up, although each had her own kind of beauty. The Empress was refined and dignified.
She has the air of an empress. She is the empress of my dreams.
Huiqing looked at the little palace maid; she seemed a bit silly and cute, but thankfully she wasn't slow when it came to work.
Huan Yue remembered something and asked Mao'er, "You said you'd send someone over, how's that going?"
The Pei family has all fallen apart.
The cat said, "Your Majesty, you don't need to worry about them."
Who doesn't know they brought this upon themselves?
The master brought this upon himself, and the servant is not necessarily loyal either.
Ji Shi said from the side, "There are connections to all of them."
The Pei family has been around for a long time, and they have many tricks up their sleeves. A foolish person might not see them, and there could be a trap lying around.
Lady Ji thought to herself, "I don't want the lady I want to send to the palace."
The Eastern Palace is much quieter now, and some people are trembling with fear. Those who haven't been discovered are hiding.
The lights were on all the way to Qing'e Palace.
The Qing'e Palace is huge!
Even a few lights aren't enough to dispel the darkness. If more people come, it won't feel so empty.
The Qing'e Palace remains empty and in good condition.
Di Baose came over, sat down, and looked somewhat tired.
Guo Bing arrived quickly, still cold and unresponsive, revealing nothing about her.
After all, the Empress herself handles everything, unlike the Dong family who send out a bunch of cannon fodder, many of whom are shameful and difficult to talk about.
Today's cleanup was just dealing with cannon fodder; it may seem like it didn't cause any major damage, but the impact was still significant.
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