When Xie Zhou returned, he saw his wife trying on clothes.
The winter solstice is approaching, it's time to get ready.
Given what happened last winter solstice, this year's winter solstice worship ceremony will be even grander than last year's!
After all, we crushed the Wunu Kingdom this year. Let alone asking for surrender, he won't be able to fight us for at least ten years.
It might just be minor squabbles, but who will win in ten years is anyone's guess.
Expanding territory is definitely one of the achievements of an emperor!
Therefore, the sage said that if he personally led an expedition and destroyed the Wunu Kingdom, he could add a shining pearl to his crown.
Xie Zhou only cared about his wife being beautiful; he wanted the most beautiful one.
Huiqing has already tried her best. I think Your Majesty looks beautiful, but I always feel that you could be even more imposing!
Huan Yue felt that this was enough; she was a woman and also the Crown Prince's consort.
Xie Zhou pulled his wife to rest. Trying on clothes was tiring too.
Huan Yue sat down on the couch, remembering something: "Would the princess of Wunu Kingdom take a liking to you?"
Xie Zhou looked at his wife, wondering if she was jealous. He dared not say it outright for fear of upsetting her.
Huan Yue reasoned, "She's here to cause trouble. The palace is so quiet; she's bound to stir things up."
Xie Zhou was so pleased with his wife's beauty that he told Wu Nu Kingdom to go ahead and do whatever he wanted.
Huan Yue sneered, "That dog of a man will just pick another one and throw the others aside."
Xie Zhou said, feeling wronged, "You should be concerned about me."
Huan Yue asked, "Isn't that right?"
Of course not! Xie Zhou was thinking about how to punish her, even though he might get beaten up himself.
Huan Yue then asked, "What did the Grand Princess of Nankang say at Changchun Temple?"
Xie Zhou said, "Our ancestor gave her the Taoist name 'Nankang Zhenren'."
Huan Yue said, "So irresponsible?"
Xie Zhou looked at her and said that this was given by their ancestor, who was her elder.
Huan Yue nodded. Even the True Man of Nankang had to call the Ancestor Grandmother. The Ancestor's character was even more superior to hers.
We just sent her to cultivate Taoism; we didn't hit her or scold her, right? This is about self-cultivation.
A palace attendant came to deliver a message: "That Lady Qing complained to the Emperor that she was disrespectful to her elders. The Emperor has reserved a place for her at Changchun Temple."
Huan Yue blinked. "So, there's only one room left in Changchun Temple. If there are any more people, they'll have to squeeze into one room."
Chao Yun said, "How can Qingxiu compare to Taihua Zhenren?"
Huan Yue nodded, "That's true. Qingxiu is just a concubine, while Taihua Zhenren is the eldest daughter of a sage, and Nankang Zhenren is his aunt. It's more appropriate for Qingxiu to serve his aunt."
Huan Yue blinked and said that he would have Qingxiu serve Nankang Zhenren, which would save on both the room and a laborer.
If Qingxiu hadn't been favored by the emperor, she would have been just a palace maid, doing chores as a form of training.
The palace maid said, "It's probably because someone is going to the capital, and now this strange wind is blowing again."
People from places like Wunu Kingdom would scrape off bones.
It is highly likely that Qingxiu will scout ahead first.
Chao Yun thought to herself that Qingxiu probably didn't know how much the Emperor protected the Empress, since she was the only legitimate wife in the palace.
In terms of lineage, the Emperor is the Empress's legitimate son, His Highness is the Empress's legitimate son, and Consort Huan is also a legitimate daughter.
If Qingxiu dares to get involved with the affairs of the Wunu Kingdom, then becoming a nun would be too good for her, but there's no rush.
Huan Yue went to eat.
Xie Zhou pulled her along.
Yan Boxuan ran over and took his aunt's hand.
Xie Zhou looked at him.
Yan Boxuan is thick-skinned; it's right for him to hold his aunt's hand. Everyone holds their aunt's hand, right?
Xie Zhou will beat him up when he has time.
Yan Boxuan is happy; we'll have sweet potato porridge tonight! He grew these himself!
Xie Zhou looked at him. Wasn't what his aunt planted before she left?
Yan Boxuan asked his aunt, "When is Auntie coming back?"
Huan Yue said, "Come back whenever you miss her."
Yan Boxuan blinked.
Xie Fufu pulled her stinky little brother away, and her aunt and fourth uncle came back together.
Yan Boxuan, upon learning this, exclaimed, "I'm going to the sea! I'm going to find my aunt! Your Majesty, I'm going to bring my aunt back!"
Huan Yue asked, "Are you hoping to see what nice things your aunt will bring you?"
Yan Boxuan blinked. "Is that so?"
Xie Zhou was delighted. He would definitely remember this.
Yan Boxuan had a very good memory. Xie Zhou wondered if he should really send him to sea in the future, along with Xie Zhen?
The sea is so vast, and with the support of the Great Zhao, it would be good if Xie Zhen could fight his way out instead of being forced to retreat.
Yang Quenu and the others had eaten at Anxiang Courtyard, but they ate very little that evening.
The oriole was a little bored.
Yang Quenu said, "You should be happy. Doesn't the Empress want you to do something during this time? It's good to study too."
Oriole asked, "Can I go to the Charity Department?"
Yang Quenu said, "It seems possible, but you have to perform well."
Huang Li nodded. The Empress's trust was the bare minimum. If she were to go to the Charity Department in the future, her reputation would be much better.
Bai Lu said, "The charity division can also make money."
Yang Quenu asked, "Don't you know how hard it is? Running around outside every day, and there are thieves at night."
The oriole asked in a low voice, "Are there any more thieves?"
Yang Quenu glanced at her, deciding it was best not to discuss such matters. However, the thief might return; they could simply be killed again.
The palace maids outside have the latest gossip: "My beloved husband is going to cultivate Taoism."
The oriole asked curiously, "Hasn't he become favored?"
The palace maid said, "The emperor's favor is a blessing; to become arrogant and ignorant because of it is a sign of weakness."
The thrush and the lark are reading.
Of all professions, only studying is noble. Even for women, being literate and educated elevates them. Who wouldn't want to be above that?
Huang Li looked at her and said, "I don't have that talent. I've heard that Miss Chang is exceptionally clever."
Yang Quenu admonished: "Even if you have no talent, you must learn to recognize all the characters so that you won't cry when you need them."
It's not too cold now, and there's no brazier inside; but there are many people inside, so it won't be very cold.
Bai Lu straightened her clothes; the clothes bestowed by the Empress were all very warm.
Yang Chu'er was in her room.
Someone is looking for her.
Yang Chu'er was quite curious. It was impossible to tell whether this person was male or female.
Yang Chu'er secretly gave a hand gesture to her maid.
It's not that she doesn't want the benefits, but rather that she's afraid she won't live to enjoy them.
This person's voice is strange, and it feels quite scary.
Yang Chu'er nodded in fright.
The man took out a pill.
Yang Quenu led a group of people in and tied him up. Although she was a weak woman, the sheer number of them made her quite frantic.
Yang Chu'er broke out in a cold sweat and quickly thanked everyone.
Yang Quenu didn't hold back and knocked the person unconscious, then waited for the Empress or Consort Di to come.
A short while later, Xie Zhou and Huan Yue arrived together.
The eunuch poked the thief's face for a while, removing his disguise.
Someone recognized him: "He's an old servant from the Yeting Palace."
Xiangnu held the pills and said, "This servant doesn't understand."
She was only a dabbler to begin with, and in the past year or so she has been specializing in gynecology and pediatrics.
Some strange and unusual things are not even clear to the imperial physicians in a short time.
But now that the person is safe and the thief has been caught, things are much easier.
Xie Zhou was satisfied: "Although it was a bit dangerous, it's better than being constantly afraid. However, you should be more cautious next time."
Everyone received a reward, and quite a lot of them.
Yang Chu'er was delighted. The Yeting Palace was said to be a bottomless pit; once you got caught in it, you could forget about ever getting back in.
I never expected to find something like this after repeated investigations. I suspect they managed to avoid being caught.
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