I got up early, and it was still dark.
There are some clouds in the sky, but it's very beautiful. It will be even more beautiful when the sun rises in a little while.
Huan Yue went out for a run at about 4:30, before dawn.
The Crown Prince should be heading to the front court now to prepare for the morning court session.
The Great Chao Hui, Chao Shuo Wang...
The grand assembly takes place on New Year's Day (the first day of the first lunar month) and the winter solstice each year.
Offering sacrifices to Heaven on the Winter Solstice is of great importance.
The first and fifteenth days of the lunar month are called "Chaoshuowang".
During regular morning court sessions, most attendees were officials of the third rank or above, truly important court officials, as well as some who had been granted permission to attend.
This is equivalent to holding a morning meeting every day. Instead of having matters to report and nothing to say, it's a meeting where people discuss things and chat. The relationship between the emperor and his important ministers is different from that of ordinary people.
The morning court session usually lasted about half an hour, ending around 5 a.m., followed by another half an hour for everyone to have breakfast and continue their journey.
The day's work begins at Chenshi (7-9 AM). Most of the important officials of the court and their offices are located in the imperial city, which is not far away.
When the Crown Prince returns to the Eastern Palace for a meal, he will probably catch up with Huan Yue.
So Huan Yue didn't get up early; this was basically his usual pace.
After practicing Baduanjin, I felt wonderful, like spring flowers, light and beautiful, like the spring breeze filled with vitality and fragrance; it was incomparable to chronic illness, which felt so heavy.
The palace maids were helping the lady with her makeup when Di Baose came over again, quite early.
Huan Yue asked, "Did you have chicken legs for breakfast?"
The palace maid smiled and said, "I'm busy with my work."
Huan Yue said, "The Di family must have been well-mannered."
When Qiang entered the family as the second wife, Empress Mingde was only a few years old. Qiang basically took care of her for ten years.
Therefore, Lady Qiang also knew the difficulties faced by the Crown Prince and Empress Mingde, and did not want her granddaughter to go through the same ordeal.
Little did they know that Madam Zheng had already harbored such thoughts, and once she was provoked, things escalated dramatically.
Others only see the benefits, but they don't know how difficult it was for the Qiang family to protect Empress Mingde, and how exhausted they were.
Huan Yue didn't understand. But having heard the story, she figured it was probably similar to the torment she had endured over those years.
Therefore, Huan Yue entered the palace and took it all in stride.
All I want is to live well, and in order to live, I have to make some concessions.
You can only gain something by losing something.
Outside, Di Baose dressed up nicely today. Rather than waiting for Pei Huanyue to take away her dowry, she decided to use it herself.
In the spring sunshine, she was also a very dignified and beautiful woman.
Her hair was so glamorous it was blinding.
Just then, Huan Yue came out of the house, looking quite handsome.
Xie Zhou came over.
Di Baose was overjoyed when she saw her cousin! After all, he was incredibly handsome, making people unable to close their legs.
Even its coldness carried the aura of a forbidden bath.
But Xie Zhou completely ignored her existence, his eyes only on Pei Huan Yue. Like two beauties, she was like dust.
Di Baose stepped forward, intending to argue, but was firmly stopped by the maid.
Di Baose probably understood, so she didn't struggle too much.
Her pretty face was pale, and she felt extremely bitter. She knew that rushing over there would only humiliate her.
The maid was heartless: "You've come this far, don't let yourself be at a dead end. If you want to turn back, it will be extremely difficult. Do you think the Crown Princess will want you again? Don't even mention the discomfort, you don't have any extraordinary abilities."
Di Baose stared at Zhu Jin.
Zhu Jin is five years older than her, and she is now very beautiful and poised.
Ten years ago, my grandmother placed Zhu Jin by her side because Zhu Jin was smart and thoughtful.
Her grandmother doted on her and didn't want her to worry too much, so she wanted Zhu Jin to be her confidante and take care of things for her for the rest of her life.
Later, her mother disliked Zhu Jin and beat, scolded, and chased her away.
This time, it was Grandmother who insisted that Zhu Jin come.
Therefore, Di Baose and Zhu Jin were not close friends, but rather somewhat enemies.
Di Baose knew that Zhu Jin was seeking revenge, but in the Eastern Palace, Zhu Jin had more say than she did.
Zhu Jin is very magnanimous and tall; she is not afraid of what will happen to Di Baose in the future.
Anyway, with the Di family behind her and Consort Pei in front of her, Zhu Jin doesn't need to pledge allegiance to Consort Pei. As long as Consort Pei is around, she'll be fine. Besides, this is the job she's been given.
To put it bluntly, Zhu Jin could have easily obtained some status with her looks, but she never even considered it. Being the Empress of the Eastern Palace is difficult, though being a servant is also difficult, though not as directly.
Xie Zhou acted as if no one else was around, after all, he always had people around him and didn't need to care.
He looked at his wife, seemingly having forgotten what happened yesterday.
After all, it was yesterday.
Now, he simply looks at his wife and says, "So beautiful."
Huan Yue greeted her, but it was impossible for her to return the compliment.
Huan Yue was very generous: "Thank you."
Xie Zhou was surprised, but he composed himself and muttered, "A woman adorns herself for the one who appreciates her."
Huan Yue wasn't embarrassed at all: "I think it looks good on me. In life, we spend most of our time with ourselves, so we should make ourselves happy."
Xie Zhou was displeased: "You want to spend your whole life with me and grow old together."
Huan Yue didn't dwell on the unpleasant thoughts, but simply said, "If you don't want to lament in late spring, you should seize the moment. Even when you're old and your beauty has faded, you won't have lived in vain."
After all, one may not live long enough to see their beauty fade and their life cut short.
Xie Zhou had lost his appetite and asked, "Is your head hurting again?"
Huan Yue gave him a long, brooding look, using a headache as a way to deal with her.
Xie Zhou actually thought she was quite nice this way, and took her hand to have a meal.
Di Baose, outside the public eye, not only became the dust but also the target of unwarranted criticism?
Zhu Jin praised her, saying in a low voice, "Your Majesty is insightful; naturally, people will like you."
Di Baose stamped her foot and said, "Let's go, let's get to work."
Sunny chimed in, "It takes skill to live a good life."
The young palace maid said, "Your Majesty is very generous; everyone has a chance."
Despite her fierce-sounding appearance, the Empress rarely scolds people or orders them around.
Most people would be busy establishing themselves and fighting amongst themselves. If their master is like this, how can a servant escape? Aren't they worried every day?
The empress must have been lucky; she gained her footing immediately.
She didn't pursue more; she simply grew her own vegetables and harvested elm seeds, making life easy for her servants as well.
After His Highness left, Consort Gong and Consort Ju also came over to join in the fun.
Chao Yun knew that Consort Gong must be worried about her brother's matter, and she would definitely let the Empress know if there was any news.
So the Empress didn't refuse; she just told them to stay there and not disturb her.
It's a bit windy. Several large sheds have been set up under the ginkgo trees; it looks quite beautiful.
If the palace maids bring a few more potted flowers and arrange them around, it will look quite nice.
Huan Yue was practicing calligraphy in the room.
With all the windows open, Di Baose could see inside just by looking up.
Anyway, Pei Huanyue is good at flying white, and she is not bad at needlework either, so it's hard to say who is better.
Ju Fengyi was also very good at needlework, but she didn't dare to get close to the precious Di Baose, so she did her needlework on her own.
Di Baose glanced at her, then at herself, realizing she was a bit rusty. She gritted her teeth; she absolutely couldn't be outdone by anyone, especially a mere Fengyi.
She doesn't need to make a living through needlework, but she must have something presentable to offer.
Besides, I quite enjoy making it.
Being able to make beautiful things is just as good as painting.
For example, embroidered screens.
Di Baose felt dissatisfied with making clothes for Pei Huanyue and said to Huiqing, "I'll make an embroidered screen instead."
Huiqing said sternly, "You have to do this first."
They don't have the freedom to choose for themselves.
Let's restrain her for a while and then talk about it.
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