In the east wing room, at the dining table.
Huan Yue had just dealt with the scoundrel when he saw identical bowls and identical gold-inlaid jade-inlaid ebony chopsticks placed at both ends.
Making chopsticks so fancy isn't considered being a show-off by men; it's just basic stuff.
Gold, silver, jade, and sandalwood are all used in chopsticks, such as jade chopsticks and green jade chopsticks.
Huan Yue didn't bother to argue and sat down to eat.
Xie Zhou was quite happy. His wife actually liked him, and as long as he flirted with her more, things would naturally fall into place.
Huan Yue ate little for dinner, finishing his meal quickly and leaving.
Xie Zhou watched her walk out, then past the window; she looked absolutely beautiful. He thought, "It's best to get my wife into my belly sooner rather than later."
It was still early outside.
Yu Yan is here to oversee the repair of the pavilion. If there aren't enough pavilions in the future, we'll build a shed.
It's not that I'm fixated on building a shed. Originally, a shed would have been sufficient for the Empress to sit under.
Who knew people love to join in the fun? If more people from the Eastern Palace come in the future, and Her Majesty is willing to accept them, there's always room available.
It's a good thing that everyone is in the presence of the Empress and doesn't cause any trouble.
And you know what? When everyone's together, it's not lonely at all.
It can be quite lonely in the palace sometimes. It's such a small place, and with such strong conflicts of interest, wouldn't it be easy for things to fall apart?
If one can remain calm and composed, although not everyone likes it, some people are willing to do so.
I've never seen a peaceful and harmonious harem before; perhaps I'm just inexperienced. If things really stop arguing in the future, I can try doing something else.
Xie Zhou came out and hugged his wife from behind.
The palace maid felt that His Highness hadn't cleaned her up enough; were all men the same?
A palace attendant came over, bowed his head, and said in a low voice, "The Empress has presented two beauties, which pleases me greatly."
Huan Yue blinked. So, after all this time, Madam Dong was still using the same trick: "She's willing to let others compete for favor? Isn't this the least costly tactic?"
Xie Zhou said in a low voice, "It's not that easy."
His father wasn't stupid; he had already dealt with most of the problems, which provided a stepping stone, and he also gained a beautiful woman.
Xie Zhou held his wife in his arms; he hadn't even had a chance to enjoy this beauty yet.
Huan Yue glanced at him: "Shall I find you a few beauties?"
Xie Zhou whispered in her ear, "No need, you are enough."
Huan Yue sneered: "You've got some nerve."
Xie Zhou wondered if this was said backwards. He carried his wife to the Cheng'en Hall.
The young palace maid waited in the back hall. In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, she saw the Empress arrive, her clothes neat and tidy.
The little palace maid blinked: "Your Majesty is so fast."
Huan Yue wondered if she was driving. Of course, dealing with that scoundrel was easy.
The thought of someone offering a beautiful woman to a scoundrel and then enjoying her is hard to accept.
He can enjoy himself if he wants, but he shouldn't get in her way. As for which favored beauty dares to provoke her, she can just deal with her.
Ahead.
Xie Zhou returned to the Lizheng Hall.
Di Shan was here, eating and drinking tea, watching His Highness. He probably went to Qing'e Palace every day, but his return time was a bit off, wasn't it?
Xie Zhou also sat down. The hall was still lit and cool.
He seemed to have returned to his nineteen-year-old self, but he was less restrained and more at ease.
Before, I wasn't sure, but now I'm at least fairly certain.
In particular, when his wife bumped her head, she took the lead in protecting her.
People who get married change, right?
Di Shan and Wen Yuan exchanged a glance; His Highness was already lost in thought while sitting down.
The eunuch came over and reported, "Sheng An probably knows that Consort Pei is not a member of the Pei family, and he is very interested in this."
How could he not be interested? Di Shan felt that even if he heard it, he would be curious.
The eunuch said, "Everyone guesses that Pei Huanfeng is the Phoenix Maiden, and that Lady Pei is just a cover. Lady Qian dotes on Pei Huanfeng the most."
Di Shan asked curiously, "Will the Pei family use this opportunity to fire Pei Huanfeng?"
Xie Zhou looked at him, thinking that it would only count if someone paid attention to him. Everyone was just joking around.
How could Pei Huanfeng be worthy of Feng Nu?
Could the Pei and Qian families, with their upbringing, possibly produce a phoenix girl? Do they care about fate? If the imperial family recognizes her, she is; if not, she isn't.
However, Xie Zhou knew that Pei Huanfeng had entered the Qi Prince's residence, but he wondered if she would be able to enter again this time.
He's been given fifty lashes; it'll probably be a while before he can move again.
Daring to storm the Eastern Palace, the Pei family is a typical example of having the ambition but not the brains.
The Li family was ambitious, while the Qian family was uncooperative.
Perhaps only a chaotic past life can lead to success? In the end, it won't.
Di Shan asked, "What if people doubt the Empress's identity?"
Xie Zhou said, "Instead of worrying about our relationship with the Pei family, wouldn't it be better to worry about why the Pei family did what they did?"
Wen Yuan nodded.
Anyway, it's useless for ordinary people to doubt.
The Empress was very proper in her journey from the Pei residence to the Eastern Palace, and she received the Emperor's approval.
Now the King of Wu has also confirmed that the Queen's status is extraordinary.
Although there is still danger, they are getting further and further away from the Pei family.
Wen Yuan said, "If we dig up Baishi Village, we will also dig up the story of Feng Nu. Then the Empress will be rightfully hers and destined by Heaven."
Xie Zhou was already having a headache. Would his wife be even harder to manage?
Di Shan asked curiously, "What's wrong with Your Majesty now?"
Xie Zhou glanced at him, thinking that his wife might want to be like her uncle and aunt.
Actually, a woman's jealousy is just that she doesn't want to share a man with other women, right?
His wife is more virtuous, so he can enjoy the company of other women.
It's probably a question of one tree versus a forest.
Another eunuch came to report: "That Pei Jinnu from the Pei family probably has no hope of entering the Eastern Palace, so he has actually set his sights on the eldest son of the Chang family."
Xie Zhou was dumbfounded. "Say it again?"
Di Shan slapped his thigh and laughed: "This woman is very decisive!"
Wen Yuan sneered.
Pei Jinnu knew how terrifying the Crown Prince's Palace was, and probably thought that the Empress would definitely favor her elder brother, and she would suddenly become the elder sister-in-law.
So Di Shan found it quite amusing! Seriously: "The women of the Pei family are truly remarkable."
Wen Yuan admitted it. Given the Pei family's current reputation, becoming the Empress's sister-in-law would probably be the best choice.
Di Shan sneered: "Didn't the Pei family want to control the Chang family? Will this also influence the Empress?"
Xie Zhou sneered.
There are too many fancy and unnecessary operations.
After all, there are quite a few members of the Pei family. If things get chaotic now, there's bound to be more chaos to come.
Everyone needs to find a way out. Eat it while it's still warm, while it's still hot.
The group was busy with important matters until the second watch of the night.
Xie Zhou was still not satisfied; he was already thinking about his wife.
Wen Yuan took his leave; he would soon have a wife too.
Di Shan had a place to rest in the Eastern Palace; he wasn't the only one.
The eunuch came looking for them again.
Xie Zhou thinks it's time to impose a curfew.
The curfew is usually from 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM, which is exactly three hours.
During holidays and festivals, the curfew may be later or even lifted.
During curfew, if Di Shan was busy late, he would rest at the East Palace. Although he could go back if he wanted.
The eunuch had important news: "The Pei family is in chaos; they didn't even attend to the mourning hall before the fire broke out."
Wen Yuan is wide awake, really!
Not embarrassed enough!
The eunuch said, "The fire was quite intense, but it should be extinguished now."
Di Shan Kuai was speechless: "Those who have nothing better to do are causing trouble for everyone by keeping an eye on the Pei family."
The Pei family should keep a low profile; perhaps they prefer that? What does it have to do with the Empress?
Xie Zhou pondered whether he should go and inform the Empress.
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