Xie Zhou stood at the entrance of Qing'e Palace.
A row of lanterns hung on the majestic palace gate, their light making him look especially handsome.
The cold, hardened presence amidst the wind and snow; a solitary figure, exuding an imperial air.
He wore a thick fur coat, which enhanced his presence.
Qing'e Palace may not be as grand as other places, but it still has the air of a crown princess.
A group of eunuchs hid to one side, feeling so cold they wanted to stomp their feet but dared not break the atmosphere.
It's quite pitiful to think about His Highness. He wants to sleep with the Empress, but he's afraid of being beaten. He goes to court with a limp and is ridiculed by the Emperor.
However, the atmosphere today is a bit somber.
Your Highness may be contemplating important matters. After all, the eunuchs know that things are rather chaotic right now, so they dare not disturb Your Highness.
With the curfew in effect, no one dares to go out unnecessarily.
Xie Zhou stood quietly by the door.
In his previous life, Pei had been in the palace for eight years, but he hadn't paid any attention to her.
He could fulfill his responsibilities just like his father, but he just didn't take them seriously.
He was indeed busy. But he wasted too much time on the Chang family.
Now is not the time for regrets, I'm just thinking about some things.
He was so quiet and his thoughts were very clear.
In my past life, even though I didn't rebel, there were still many problems. It always seemed like I was just going through the motions and never gained the upper hand.
It has an advantage, but not an overwhelming one; it's like a scale tilting slightly.
A one-man show is sometimes nonsense, sometimes a facade; no one knows what's going on behind the scenes.
But Xie Zhou must have sufficient authority.
Unlike Wu Chaoen, who dared to abuse his power internally, or the He family, who dared to come and provoke him.
Court officials dared to speak out, but they dared not talk nonsense all day long. Therefore, the law was very important.
Obeying the law is more important. Regardless of whether they are royalty or not, whoever breaks the law will be punished. There shouldn't be so many privileges.
Of course, this doesn't include the beatings his wife gets.
Footsteps approached through the wind and snow, and a voice whispered, "Lian Qing has sent men to abduct the Pei family."
Xie Zhou suddenly laughed. Why was Lian Qing repeatedly contacting the Crown Prince's Palace?
Lian Qing doesn't have that kind of brain; it must be the He family. The He family is doing this for Lian Qing because they want him to risk his life.
The He family was planning something big, and Xie Zhou was happy to help them: "After Pei's death, send her to be buried with Shi Anren tomorrow."
The eunuch received the order.
Lian Qing has handled the matter, and Pei Yuannu is still a member of the Shi family. Will Lian Qing go and slaughter the Shi family?
The eunuch whispered, "Perhaps they'll steal from the grave."
Xie Zhou sneered, "Dare to steal? Then beat me!"
The eunuch didn't understand why Lian Qing didn't marry openly and honestly. Did he not want to get involved with Consort Huan because of the Pei family?
I don't know what the He family is thinking, but Lian Qing is a servant of the He family.
Between the woman and the He family, Lian Qing showed Pei Yuannu a great deal of respect.
Xie Zhou suddenly thought of himself. At least Lian Qing had genuine feelings for Pei Yuannu.
However, someone told Lian Qing that she could live happily ever after with Pei Yuannu, but Lian Qing was unwilling to betray the He family.
Therefore, Lian Qing had in fact betrayed Pei Yuannu. Feelings are like the snowstorm tonight.
Anxiang Courtyard.
The room on the west side smells bad.
It was so cold, like being dead.
Chang Ziyu was very lively and wanted to leave together now, so that Xie Zhou might still miss her.
Pei Yuannu is in a terrible state.
Chang Ziyu watched as Pei Yuannu died right in front of her.
The eunuch glanced at her.
Chang Ziyu screamed in fright and quickly covered her mouth. That look was terrifying! It could kill her at any moment!
Chang Ziyu is not afraid of death, but that look in her eyes is more terrifying than death itself.
There are things more terrifying than death in this world: madness. Chang Ziyu came to her senses, but Pei Yuannu was already gone.
In the dark room, Caiwei was not there either.
Without palace maids to serve her, Chang Ziyu had to endure the stench all by herself.
Perhaps she will have to deal with it herself, or perhaps she doesn't know when she will die.
However, Chang Ziyu was strong and understood that Lian Qing's arrival was precisely to hasten Pei Yuannu's death. Although she didn't care, she had no affection for men. Chang Ziyu sat in the cold room, unable to even cry.
In the east room, Luo Yaohui was not asleep.
At night, the sounds around her reached her ears with exceptional clarity. She never imagined Pei Yuannu would be finished like this.
Luo Yaohui did not want to die.
Yang Chu'er was inside the house, and she didn't want to die either.
The same applies to the palace maids and eunuchs.
On this chilly day, nothing beats a warm nap in bed.
The Empress is sleeping peacefully, and the Eastern Palace is still very quiet.
Anxingfang, Chenjia.
In the middle of the night, Chen Zuo, Chen Kuang, Chen Ke, Chen Yin and others gathered together.
Fortunately, it wasn't too cold, so the Chen family wasn't greatly affected.
Chen Ke understood that compared to having his property confiscated and his entire clan exterminated, the Chen family's situation was much better.
Chen Kuang assured his father, "I have nothing to do with the dealers. How about we submit a memorial to impeach ourselves tomorrow?"
Chen Zuo gritted his teeth. This kind of unsolicited confession is not easy to handle.
If you run into the muzzle of a gun, you might be finished.
Chen Yin didn't quite understand. Was it really necessary?
Chen Kuang and his father exchanged a glance. Pretty ruthless! They decided to use this as a strategic retreat!
Chen Zuo nodded. The second son is still the best!
Putting everything else aside, the imperial court's actions will undoubtedly lead to a need for capable individuals. Chen Kuang will have opportunities as long as he has the ability.
I'm not afraid of being dismissed temporarily. Since the Chen family wants to make a statement, let's be decisive.
However, the extent to which Chen Kuang impeached himself was very important.
Talking too much might really kill you. Some things are hard to define.
If you talk too little, or your words are bland and ineffective, you might fool even the most sages, and that would be disastrous.
Chen Zuo decided: "Tell the truth."
Chen Kuang understood. Even if it was only half-truths, telling the whole story about the dealers—a mix of truth and falsehood—would be enough. There was no need to fabricate anything; some parts could be evasive, and even if people knew, it wouldn't matter.
Chen Ke frowned: "This...is this how the bookmaker operates?"
Chen Zuoyou made a decisive statement: "We are not afraid of offending people. Besides, speaking the truth is what we should do."
The Chen family still has its strengths. Although the current situation is chaotic and relationships are in turmoil, the Chen family still has its advantages.
Moreover, this is considered helping a sage, and gaining the sage's trust is a measure of success.
Normally, everything's fine; most people are like this. Water that's too clear has no fish.
When it's time to clear things up, there can be no ambiguity. Chen Zuo isn't the only one like this.
Chen Kuang continued to discuss with his father, as there were some things that Chen Ke was unaware of.
Chen Ke stood at the door, watching the snow falling from the sky, which looked like a white mourning robe.
Chen Ke has grown up rapidly from a son to a grandson.
I've seen a lot before, but some things just don't resonate with me. They need to be savored slowly.
No matter what, he didn't want his parents to leave, including his stepmother. He had a legal wife and knew what his stepmother meant.
Sometimes, feelings aren't needed; it's just the way things are.
Chen Yin stood beside him, feeling a warmth in his heart. But his grandfather forbade him to get involved.
Chen Ke reminded him again: "Since we've avoided this mess, let's not get involved."
Although my grandfather favored my uncle, wasn't he also thinking of the Chen family's future?
Chen Ke understood the meaning of family even more.
A family cannot afford to make even the slightest mistake. For example, if Chen Kuang were to be blackmailed by the Zhuang family, he would be better off impeaching himself sooner rather than later.
You can get another official position if you lose it, but you can never get your life back once you lose it.
A servant rushed in, saying, "The You family needs your help."
Chen Ke's face turned pale. Not only was the Chen family beyond saving, but the You family's arrival at this point only further alienated them. Did the You family truly not care whether he lived or died?
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