The Qing'e Palace was quite nice in the morning.
After Huan Yue finished his run, he went to Chengen Hall to practice the Eight Pieces of Brocade.
Xie Zhou was wearing a light purple casual outfit, which he hadn't tidied up yet. He sat to the side with his hair disheveled, watching his wife, which made him blush and his heart race.
Huan Yue calmly finished practicing and left.
"Wife!" Xie Zhou called out hastily, "Wait!" He hadn't gotten into the car yet!
Huan Yue glanced at him and said, "Believe it or not, I'll smash the wheels."
Xie Zhou, startled, quickly said, "The funeral hall for Pei Su caught fire last night."
What does that have to do with her? Ah, she didn't burn down the palace.
Xie Zhou shamelessly hugged his wife, saying, "She looks so cute in this outfit, and she smells so good."
The eunuchs and palace maids were secretly betting on whether His Highness would be punished today. No, it should be said that His Highness could only last so long. It seemed that His Highness was not up to the task.
Xie Zhou tried his best to stall: "Pei Jinnu wants to be your sister-in-law."
Huan Yue kicked the scoundrel away.
Xie Zhou collapsed to the ground, half of his body numb.
The eunuch quickly came over and helped the prince up, saying that it was no good.
Xie Zhou was furious! His wife seemed to have gotten stronger again! He wouldn't have let go if he wasn't afraid of tearing her clothes! Humph!
The lantern-like sleeves and trouser legs fluttered in the spring breeze as she stepped outside!
The eunuch said that His Highness should be fine and there was no need to call the imperial physician. Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain.
Huan Yue returned to the inner palace, tidied up, and then remembered that his scoundrel hadn't attended the morning court session today.
The scoundrel then approached her from behind, putting on airs, and whispered in her ear, "Father didn't hold court this morning."
Huan Yue said, "Be careful, don't get tricked."
Xie Zhou nodded. The Dong family would definitely have something to plan; it wouldn't be worth it if the Emperor were to be tricked without careful attention.
However, my father has always been diligent and conscientious, and it's okay if he occasionally misses the morning court session.
After having breakfast, Xie Zhou still went to check on things.
Whether it was using incense, medicine, or exploiting his father's psychology, he always hoped that his father would live to be a hundred years old.
The Crown Prince's excessive concern might arouse suspicion, but Xie Zhou still wanted to do it. After all, he had his wife. If all else failed, he could bring her into the picture.
Zichen Palace.
Xie Zhou paid his respects to his father, the Emperor, who looked somewhat tired.
These days, looking at my son, he's become much bolder.
Xie Zhou unleashed his ultimate move: "Didn't Qing'e still rely on her father to back her up? Now the news has spread throughout Sheng'an."
The current mockery goes: "I ordered it to be passed on."
Xie Zhou knelt down, "Father is wise!"
Is this to dig out all those who are restless and unsettled?
It wasn't just the Dong family who had their own agendas; there were also figures like the Prince of Wu, and perhaps some others.
The Crown Princess is someone we can easily manipulate. Since the Emperor is protecting her, we should think of other ways.
As long as you keep trying, there's always a way.
Today, people mock them, saying, "They took medication."
Xie Zhou looked up at his father, the Emperor.
Today, pat him on the shoulder and tell him to get up.
Xie Zhou obediently got up.
If Father Emperor occasionally wants to indulge himself, his son has nothing to say. But if Father Emperor uses his body to set a trap, then he doesn't approve.
It's rare these days to tell my son, "Just this once."
A eunuch entered and whispered, "Consort Su said she's in a lot of pain."
Xie Zhou wanted to disappear. She didn't know how her father punished her; it must have really hurt.
Before the eunuch could finish speaking, he said, "Your Majesty, by your authority, she shall be promoted to the rank of Consort."
The Emperor decreed: "Consort Shi is also promoted to the rank of Beauty."
Xie Zhou remained silent. His father, the Emperor, and Empress Dong were about to clash.
Empress Dong actually felt sorry for a mere concubine; this Lady Su must be quite useful, right?
With two beauties added to the palace at the same time, it must be quite lively.
Xie Zhou didn't care; he was discussing serious matters with his father.
The current ruler is quite satisfied with Erlang. However, he is dissatisfied because his son doubts his health.
Of course, I will pamper Pei Shi. With Pei Shi around, I am not afraid that Erlang will kill his father. I guess Pei Shi will beat him up with her fists.
Xie Zhou felt that his status was becoming increasingly inferior to that of his wife.
Others' sons gain status because of their mothers, so he has to cling to his wife's leg and hold on tight.
It's good to have someone to hold him; besides, he's not the only one relying on his wife, so it's not unusual.
Kunyu Palace.
Consort Cui, dressed like a flower, sat and played in the small garden behind.
The palace maids were serving him, and he wasn't nervous at all.
There are many who are favored in the palace, but to be so favored so quickly is like a poor person suddenly becoming rich. Even Empress Dong herself is not yet secure in her position.
Consort Cui watched Empress Dong's antics from right there. The Emperor was growing increasingly shrewd, while some people were becoming increasingly foolish.
Consort Cui did not want to lose her composure.
Since there were two beauties, she sent gifts to the one who was more beautiful.
The lady-in-waiting returned and reported, "Lady Shi is very grateful, but Lady Su seems to be really not well."
Consort Cui blinked. The Emperor seemed to have never acted like this before; he was quite chivalrous towards women.
The palace maid whispered, "She looked quite beautiful yesterday, perhaps she went too far in vying for favor?"
Consort Cui pondered that the Emperor must have seen through it all; she was originally offered up by Lady Dong. Therefore, being a man of great compassion, he didn't offer any further comment.
The sage has reigned for many years; what hasn't he seen? It's probably too early to expect him to be old and senile.
A palace attendant came to report to the Imperial Concubine: "It's all over Sheng'an that Consort Pei is not a daughter of the Pei family."
Consort Cui said gently, "Your Majesty wouldn't know? However, Qing'e likes flowers, so let's send her a few peony bushes."
The palace maid asked, "What about that purple turban?"
Consort Cui nodded: "The boy's face is just right, and the red sauce on the table is also quite nice."
The palace maids selected four books and sent them over, which was quite a lot.
Even Consort Cui herself felt that sending those vulgar gifts to Consort Su was nothing compared to this.
Although some people sent flowers.
But no one else sent Pei Shi such an extraordinary gift.
Consort Cui was sitting in the garden when she saw a palace maid bringing back a gift.
The palace maid showed her mistress: "These are the water spinach that Consort Pei planted. She said it's the first batch. She kept half for herself and gave the other half to you, mistress."
Consort Cui was speechless; she exchanged four peony bushes for a bunch of water spinach.
Today, someone happens to come over and asks, "What is this?"
Consort Cui smiled gently, "Didn't Qing'e say she didn't have many flowers? I sent her several peony bushes. She was quite generous, giving me half of the first batch of water spinach."
Looking at the fresh water spinach, the emperor smiled and said, "Have the cook stir-fry it. I want to try it because of my beloved concubine."
Consort Cui thought to herself that she was also benefiting from the water spinach.
The fact that the sage didn't visit the two beauties at this time was a sign of respect for her.
Consort Cui was very pleased. Seeing that the Emperor was a little tired, she decided to take good care of him.
I like her for this reason.
A group of female officials and eunuchs looked at each other in bewilderment.
Did the water spinach steal the show?
The one who stole the show wasn't the water spinach, but the Crown Princess.
Is it possible that the Crown Princess knew the Emperor would come to Kunyu Palace? So Kunyu Palace and Qing'e Palace both tried to curry favor with her?
A moment later, another eunuch came and asked the emperor, "Your Majesty, please come over."
Without batting an eye, he said, "Drag him away and give him thirty strokes of the cane."
There's absolutely no sense of propriety. I don't understand why the Dong family is in such a hurry.
Consort Cui suspected Lady Dong of having ulterior motives, but the Emperor wouldn't give her face. And what face did she have to offer? Did she think sending two beauties would solve everything? When did she become so naive?
Water spinach tastes delicious these days.
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