Zichen Palace.
Xie Zhou came over, and sure enough, his father was still awake.
Now I sit on the tatami mat, it's so warm.
She looks young, but under the light, she's not so young anymore.
There were some things Xie Zhou couldn't advise him on. Should he suggest that his father was old and that he should abdicate in his favor? That wouldn't benefit anyone.
Today, I smiled and said that Qing'e is still the best; having a good daughter-in-law is a blessing.
Xie Zhou sat down, carefully choosing his words, though he was used to this method, and recounted the tribute from Huanting.
He remained calm and collected, asking, "What do you think?"
Xie Zhou respectfully replied, "Your subject believes that the fate of the nation is of utmost importance."
He nodded in agreement.
Xie Zhou continued, "Now that chaos is rampant, even the slightest disturbance can be spread like wildfire, making the capital the most important place." Therefore, it is necessary to keep Princess Yicheng out of the capital. In addition, "the people are disgusted by the chaos and yearn for peace. The current chaos is not serious, and some people do not take it seriously. If Huan Ting makes a big deal out of the tribute matter, it will be easier to take strong action."
Today, a blink of an eye conveys a solemnity.
Xie Zhou remained calm. This kind of pressure might make others nervous, but not him.
Today, the question is asked: "Do you know what a ruler should absolutely avoid?"
Xie Zhou replied in a low voice: "Blinded by appearances."
The eunuch watched from the sidelines, and the emperor was lucky he didn't get angry!
The eunuch looked at His Highness again, thinking, "How bold!"
Many people prefer a superficial and peaceful life, but Your Highness insists on digging deeper.
Instead of getting angry, I'll ask: "Do you have that confidence?"
Xie Zhou flattered, "Your Majesty, I trust you! There are some things that must be done!"
They remained silent for a long time.
Xie Zhou wasn't in a hurry; he was thinking things through.
If the situation is pushed too far, whether it can be stabilized is another matter.
It's like tossing a child up in the air; if you don't catch them, the child will fall.
The more things you have to do, the more mentally taxing it becomes.
A eunuch quietly entered and reported: "Lian Qing was furious when he learned that Pei had miscarried. He threatened that the Crown Prince's Palace would pay the price! He even wanted to storm the Crown Prince's Palace to snatch her away, but was persuaded to stop by those around him."
He is furious!
Xie Zhou sneered, "He's a beast!"
The eunuch was a little worried; Lian Qing was still quite a threat.
The eunuch, however, felt that if things were already like this for Pei Shi now, who knew how much trouble would arise if she really gave birth to a son.
Some wicked people may try to seduce others, but the best approach is to eliminate them completely.
As for the grass still growing luxuriantly, we should remove it by the roots first. There's no reasoning with Lian Qing for being so unconcerned.
Logically, if someone is being held hostage, shouldn't one be hesitant to act rashly? Otherwise, they should just surrender.
Why did Lian Qing remain so stubborn? He has no sense of right and wrong, so don't bother talking to him.
The Eastern Palace.
The westernmost room in Anxiang Courtyard.
Caiwei had tidied everything up neatly, but now it's a mess.
Pei Yuannu was cold and hungry. The room was dark and gloomy, like hell.
Pei Yuannu suffered a lot from a young age, and she even despaired when the Shi family gave her to Lian Qing. Who would have thought that the general truly loved her? And who could have predicted that her good days would not last long before she fell into hell again?
Although Chang Ziyu lived in the county town, her life was actually quite good. However, she had been staying in the Eastern Palace for too long.
Chang Ziyu, being quite carefree, asked Pei Yuannu, "Where's Lian Qing? It's been several days."
Pei Yuannu said, "It'll be soon. He won't give up on me. He must have a more comprehensive plan and just change the world."
Pei Yuannu never wants to live like this again.
She also wanted to have a child with the general.
She is still young and wants to have several children. She doesn't care what kind of life the general will lead in the future, as long as they are a large family.
Chang Ziyu asked, "Did Lian Qing know you before?"
Pei Yuannu succumbed to sweetness in the darkness: "The general said he had seen me twice before and liked me."
He didn't even care that she had been married before. Women are actually very vulnerable; having a man like that is their everything.
Pei Yuan, the servant, then asked politely, "Has Your Highness met you before?"
Chang Ziyu experienced no sweetness, only hatred!
Pei Yuannu showed no sympathy. What did it matter if someone was born of the principal wife? It was all the same.
Besides, she was betrayed by Pei Huanfeng! Pei Yuannu wanted to grind Pei Huanfeng to dust!
Pei Huanyue made the first move.
Pei Yuannu is helpless now; she's not that powerful.
Chang Ziyu remained confident.
Pei Yuannu asked her, "Have you thought it through?"
They have Lian Qing as their best support.
Pei Yuannu wasn't afraid of Chang Ziyu vying for favor, because the general had proven that he only liked her, and Chang Ziyu was not likable.
Chang Ziyu felt a pang of nostalgia for the old days. It was alright having Caiwei take care of her all by herself.
Now, the stench is almost unbearable. Chang Ziyu wanted to create a perfume, but she didn't have the chance.
Pei Yuannu was cold, but there wasn't a single good quilt in the room.
Pei Yuannu is currently in postpartum confinement and needs to rest well, so she feels extremely wronged and hates Pei Huanyue.
Chang Ziyu used to wear new clothes and be covered with a blanket, believing that His Highness loved her.
But now, they can't even get enough to eat, and I heard that Luo Yaohui in the east almost died.
Pei Yuannu huddled under the covers, shivering and crying as she prayed, "General, please come and save Yuannu."
Chang Ziyu sneered: "Men, what can you rely on?"
Pei Yuannu stood firm in his convictions and bravely retorted, "Men are not the same as men."
Chang Ziyu said coldly, "Did he risk everything to save you? He would have saved you if he had just surrendered. If he had gone to farm with you, Huan Yue might have given you thirty acres. But he has other things in his heart."
Pei Yuannu insisted, "That's what a man should do."
Chang Ziyu sneered: "Then you should die. Don't expect him to save you."
Pei Yuannu gritted his teeth and insisted, "He will save us, for our future."
Chang Ziyu sneered: "Huan Yue will definitely kill you first. What future do you have? Wake up! Pei Huanfeng is already dead."
Pei Yuannu cried out in fear, "I am not like Pei Huanfeng! Huan Yue would not dare to kill me! Otherwise, the general would not let her go!"
Chang Ziyu sneered: "It's not certain who will let whom go."
Pei Yuannu suddenly came to his senses: "Which way are you going?"
Chang Ziyu turned to herself!
What can Pei Yuannu possibly do? Bullshit! He's even affecting her life.
Pei Yuannu told himself, "The general will definitely succeed!"
Chang Ziyu said, "When you die, he will burn more paper money for you."
A night breeze blew by outside.
Although the room was draft-free, Chang Ziyu still felt cold.
Inside the easternmost room.
Luo Yaohui woke up slowly, as if in hell.
Cai was still with her.
Luo Yaohui felt like a lost soul; the Luo family was useless, except for one Cai woman.
Cai looked at her and thought she was alright, so she could keep dragging it out.
In fact, many people are just enduring illness. If they survive, they live; if they don't, they die.
Luo Yaohui didn't want to die: "How's it outside now?"
A servant outside replied lazily, "Still thinking about what's going on outside? Tomorrow, the porridge will be halved."
As the footsteps faded into the distance, Cai's ears rang. Then she heard someone enter through the Xuanfu Gate at the back.
After the curfew, only His Highness can still enter and exit like this.
But Lady Cai dared not shout, otherwise she would die even faster.
Luo Yaohui wanted to shout, but she didn't have the strength. Shouting requires strength.
She just wanted to know, and everyone wants to know, right? Why was she treated like this? She didn't even have the strength to hate anymore.
Cai thought to herself, "Let's calm down. Otherwise, we'll get others killed."
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