After breakfast, Huan Yue still practiced calligraphy.
A palace maid led Princess Yongning over.
Huan Yue told her to practice calligraphy quietly to the side.
The female official was serving them.
Princess Yongning was six years old and had already begun her formal education in calligraphy.
The lady-in-waiting dressed her warmly and made her sit comfortably; few people were as comfortable as her.
Princess Yongning dared not utter a sound. If her second sister-in-law were to lose her temper, her eldest sister would be in a terrible state, and her second sister would be in a terrible state too. But she wasn't that foolish.
This second sister-in-law is cold-hearted and heartless. Princess Yongning is like Xie Fufu, so she should just stay here and be at peace.
Huan Yue thought to himself, "Every child in the palace is smart; they all have a basic sense of self-preservation."
Why did Consort Luo make such a fuss? Her feelings are definitely different from those of Princess Yongning.
Princess Yongning was the daughter of the emperor; how much affection could she possibly have for the Luo family? The Luo family wasn't like the Dong or Cui families.
Although the sun is shining brightly outside, I dare not open the window, which is a pity.
Huan Yue wondered if that Chu thief was involved in glass-related matters. Wouldn't it be better if he did something worthwhile?
If you do a good job, you can be promoted to a high-ranking position. You just like excitement; don't you know beheading is exciting?
Perhaps they thought he was capable and born to be emperor?
Huan Yue was waiting here.
An imperial envoy arrived with an imperial decree: "Princess Yongning will be temporarily placed under the care of the Qing'e Palace."
Huan Yue was not happy.
Princess Yongning knew she was disliked. She could only silently practice her calligraphy.
The female official took her to school; at six years old, she was actually quite easy to raise.
Princess Yongmu came over and said, "Sixth Sister, stay with me for now, no need to tidy up."
Huan Yue felt embarrassed.
Princess Yongmu was exceptionally gentle and beautiful: "I'm fine. It's rare to be able to get close to Sixth Sister."
Princess Yongning came to see her third sister, who was much easier to talk to than her second sister-in-law.
Princess Yongmu comforted her, "Your father is doing this for your own good. The Dong family is plotting a rebellion, and the Luo family still dares to get involved. You might end up in the same situation as being sent to the Cold Palace."
Princess Yongning trembled with fright!
She would definitely choose the Eastern Palace over the Cold Palace. In that sense, her father truly cared for her.
With her second sister-in-law watching over her, she wasn't afraid of anyone in the harem bullying her.
The female official said to her, "When Chang Zihan was coerced, she dared to kill the thief. Would you dare?"
Princess Yongning was soft and weak.
Huan Yue reassured her, "We're safe and sound. But if something really happens, what is the princess of Great Zhao afraid of?"
Princess Yongning was fine when she heard the first sentence, but not so good when she heard the second.
The female official didn't say much. She was afraid that saying too much would make Chang Zihan resent her.
A princess's resentment can cause all sorts of trouble for no reason.
Zichen Palace.
Urgent dispatch! (600-li express)
What's the point of just sitting there watching?
Xie Liu knelt below; he truly hadn't expected this situation!
The palace official reported: "The Chu bandits have taken in 20,000 men, and He Chong has agreed to this, and the area around Jiqiu has been temporarily closed."
The Emperor decrees: "The Imperial Guards are to surround the He family, and He Chong and his entire clan shall be exterminated!"
Xie Yu thought to himself, "It's time to officially take action against the He family! Will the He family rebel, or will they hand over He Chong's lineage?"
He Chong had been a general for many years; it was impossible for him to follow the Chu rebels on his own. There must have been something the He family wanted to do.
Using He Chong as a test? Testing comes at a price!
The emperor issued an imperial decree: "Second Prince, personally make a trip to the He family."
Xie Zhou accepts the decree!
Even if the He family is a den of dragons and tigers, a wise man doesn't stand under a dangerous wall, but he still has to venture out.
The verbal battles should be left to others, but the crown prince naturally has his own significance.
Xie Zhou returned to the Eastern Palace.
Di Baose rushed over to find Consort Huan: "How can Your Highness go to the He family? What if the He family takes you hostage? What if they try to install you as emperor again?"
Huan Yue comforted her, saying, "Everything is up to fate."
He had to go when the sage asked him to, just like when he went to Zichan Mountain three years ago.
Besides, Sheng'an is still safe. How can the male lead be if it's too peaceful?
Huan Yue felt that he should take his sword and raze the He family to the ground—a truly exhilarating story!
Ju Zhaoxun, Ren Zhaoxun, and a group of people also came to see the Empress.
The He family is in great danger, especially since their rebellious intentions are blatantly obvious.
Huan Yue laughed and said, "If Your Highness has any problems, I will marry you all off."
Meng Pingting blushed. She wasn't worried that His Highness would die, but she was indeed a little scared.
Fei Hegu suddenly hated her own incompetence; otherwise, she could have gone to the He family with His Highness. She could have even engaged in a verbal battle, but unfortunately, she wasn't that quick-witted.
This isn't just a women's squabble; a verbal battle with the He family is on a whole different level.
The He family is ruthless; a verbal battle within their ranks is no less intense than a war.
Fei and Gu suddenly felt that they should learn something.
Consort Guo was very knowledgeable, and Consort Huan even more so; this scene didn't frighten them at all. Perhaps only in this way can a woman maintain her confidence?
His Highness not only likes delicate beauties, but also those who can help him and have personality.
Isn't Chang Ziyu a person with a strong personality?
Although Chang Ziyu's personality was complicated and she was abandoned by His Highness.
But the Empress's personality is something most people can't emulate, so she just honestly does what she wants.
A palace attendant came to report: "Pei Huanfeng sent someone to say that she wants to see the Empress."
Huan Yue nodded: "Let her come."
Everyone was quite amazed. How amazing was Pei Huanfeng that she dared to meet the Empress?
Shouldn't she see the Duke of Qi? Or perhaps seeking out Lady Li wouldn't be a bad idea?
Huan Yue wanted to eat.
The group dispersed first.
Huan Yue saw that the east wing was too small and said to the eunuch, "Tear down this wall."
The eunuch understood. Very few women could match Empress Huan's popularity as much as the Crown Princess.
Both walls were demolished, leaving only a few pillars, which can be separated by screens when needed.
Huan Yue could easily renovate this tea room: "The back is still that corner, and the front is just a section by the window. Remove the central hall, and put a screen and a few chairs here."
Like a modern living room, it offers more freedom. Although the central hall is gone, the dining room on the east side still has a main seat, maintaining a proper dignified appearance.
Chao Yun looked at it and said, "It can be bigger."
The space feels larger when it's open, so eating and drinking tea are rarely done at the same time.
Except for winter, when the weather is warm, you can go outside to drink tea, saving space inside the house.
If the dining table is larger, it can seat two, four, or six people.
The palace maid observed, "The table should be placed next to the pillar."
Huan Yue smiled and said, "The seat of honor belongs to Your Highness. I will sit on the east side, and the guests will sit on the south side."
The palace maid suddenly realized that the pillar on the west side could be disregarded. If there were too many guests, they could go to the Flowing Cup Hall.
Children like Xie Fufu and Yan Boxuan can sit on the west side without any problem.
Huan Yue sat down at the table.
Lunch was very plentiful.
The palace maids, used to it, remained calm; the Empress could eat it.
Huan Yue felt that sixteen years old was still a time of physical growth. Although he had grown a little taller, his weight had increased significantly.
Xiuyun thought to herself that Her Majesty didn't care about His Highness at all.
However, Your Highness's presence at the He family's residence makes you feel insecure, doesn't it? The He family are your subjects, and Your Highness is your sovereign.
If the He family dares to do anything, it will be an open rebellion. Then there will be no place for him in Sheng'an.
It seems the He family hasn't escaped Sheng'an yet. Are they planning to rebel on the spot? Or even storm the palace?
There's no point in guessing too much. Let's see what they can do when the Crown Prince comes to visit today.
However, the He family hadn't shown any respect when the Crown Prince went to fetch Princess Yongmu before. Now that the He family was to be arrested, would they agree?
Sheng An was extremely nervous.
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