In the afternoon, the sky was overcast, the wind was blowing, and it was a bit chilly.
Xie Zhou, Di Shan, Wen Yuan, and others sat in the pavilion behind Chongwen Hall, drinking tea.
This bit of cold is nothing to them.
The wind scatters the petals everywhere, and also carries the aroma of tea far and wide.
Xie Zhou was dressed in casual clothes, and had a faint fragrance about him.
Di Shan and his cousin look somewhat alike, but Di Shan is a bit eccentric and doesn't sit properly.
Wen Yuan was a romantic figure, and although he didn't make it to the finals, he wasn't far off from being the top scholar.
The so-called "two lists" (referring to the two types of academic rankings) are important to some people, but not necessarily to others.
Wen Yuan has the freedom to do whatever he wants as long as he has talent, a freedom that many people haven't been able to achieve.
Looking at his friends, Xie Zhou finally had time to think more, and felt sorry for them.
However, I will never be misled by a woman again in this lifetime.
He will definitely lead his team to achieve what they want to do.
Someone as carefree as Di Shan shouldn't have to live such a heavy life. He's clearly his brother and should be living a good life, yet he has to suppress his feelings again and again.
If we're talking about brothers fighting tigers, then Di Chang's three sons and Xie Zhou were more like brothers.
Di Shan asked the eunuch, "Is Pei Huanxu still here?"
Yuan Xu came over and reported, "I'm here."
Di Shan asked, "Didn't you go to see Pei Huanzhao?"
Yuan Xu said, "We've sent Pei Huanzhao away."
If we want to investigate Pei Huanzhao, it will be easier to investigate him if we get him away from us.
Yuan Xu said to His Highness, "Before I even left the Pei residence, the Pei family smashed the rewards Your Highness and the Empress received. This should have spread throughout Sheng'an by now."
Di Shan asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
Yuan Xu inquired, "The Pei family is waiting for Her Majesty to bestow the imperial treasure upon him. Fortunately, I removed some items from the originally prepared reward; otherwise, it would have been such a waste to smash it."
Di Shan blinked.
Wen Yuan was speechless.
Although Yuan Xu's words were somewhat problematic, the gifts prepared by the Crown Prince's Palace were still impeccable. No matter how much was given, it was still an imperial favor, wasn't it?
Di Shan looked at His Highness: "Is the Pei family coveting the imperial gifts?"
Wen Yuan said, "It's not surprising, otherwise how could they forcibly seize farmland?"
While it's difficult to find a completely honest official, not everyone is capable of forcibly seizing farmland.
Wen Yuan looked at His Highness and said, "That's fine too."
Originally, once the Crown Princess entered the Eastern Palace, the Pei family became involved with the Eastern Palace.
But the Crown Princess's quarrel with her family brought this matter to a head again.
Moreover, everyone knows that the arranged marriage is related to Empress Dong, and the more outrageous the Pei family's behavior, the more sympathy people have for His Highness.
As for the Crown Princess's strained relationship with her family, as long as she stays in the Eastern Palace, His Highness can protect her.
Di Shan asked His Highness, "Shall we go and see Pei Huanxu?"
Xie Zhou nodded, drank his tea, and stood up.
It would seem heartless of him to completely ignore it. It's like a reward given to the Pei family; if he fulfills the reward, then ruining it would be a disgrace to the Pei family.
We should give him a chance to perform. Xie Zhou is a benevolent and righteous crown prince.
Outside Chongjiao Gate.
Although Pei Huanxu arrived in a menacing manner, he couldn't get into Chongjiao Gate even after a long time.
Even a gatekeeper wouldn't give him face; he can't do whatever he wants.
But Pei Huanxu will definitely do it. The Pei family has endured for so many years; he just doesn't want to endure it anymore.
Seeing the Crown Prince approaching, Pei Huanxu excitedly rushed over.
They were stopped again.
Di Shan watched from the sidelines. Many officials and eunuchs from the Eastern Palace were also there to watch the spectacle.
Being in the Eastern Palace doesn't necessarily mean one's heart is with the Eastern Palace. But it's rather funny to see the Crown Princess's brother making a fool of himself here.
Judging from the Crown Prince's unhurried demeanor, it's impossible for him to be satisfied with the Crown Princess or the Pei family.
Pei Huanxu cried out, "Your Highness, I wish to see my sister!"
An older official couldn't help but step forward and reprimanded, "Is the Marquis of Jianchang's household utterly ill-mannered? A man from outside the family is shouting that he wants to see the Empress. Even if it's your unmarried sister, she doesn't have the right to see her so casually!"
Another chimed in, "We must ask His Majesty for permission; the Marquis of Jianchang's residence must learn proper etiquette!"
Pei Huanxu was incredibly arrogant and completely disregarded them, saying to His Highness, "My younger sister has been unruly since childhood and needs to be disciplined severely!"
The eldest son's white beard trembled with anger: "Send this idiot back to the Pei residence and let Marquis Jianchang teach him a lesson at home!"
Pei Huanxu said to His Highness, "My sister doesn't need to be sent back; she can be taught here. If Your Highness is hesitant to intervene, I will."
Xie Zhou ordered: "Tie up Pei Erlang and send him back to the Marquis of Jianchang. Tell him this is a one-time exception."
They're gone.
If I don't leave, I'm afraid I'll beat him to death on the spot.
Di Shan followed along. He knew the Pei family was useless before, but he never expected them to be both stupid and vicious.
Pei Huanxu snapped out of his daze, shook off the people around him, and rushed over, shouting, "Your Highness, don't forget my sister!"
Xie Zhou turned around and stared at him!
Pei Huanxu was a handsome man, but he was a little shorter than His Highness. He blinked and gave a frantic hint.
Xie Zhou, cold and ruthless, unleashed the aura of an emperor he had cultivated for over a decade: "Your sister?"
Pei Huanxu froze. It seemed that His Highness did not know that Chang Ziyu was his own sister.
He desperately wanted His Highness to bring his sister back and hold her in his arms, but it seemed he couldn't say so now.
Xie Zhou stared at Pei Huanxu's face, which resembled Chang Ziyu's, and his killing intent erupted uncontrollably!
The Pei family is relying on Chang Ziyu and on his relationship with her, but they won't say anything now, and they insist on humiliating Qing'e!
Did they really think Xie Zhou didn't know?
However, the Pei family doesn't think highly of him. He's trying to curry favor with the Dong family while also trying to please both sides, unaware of how foolish he is.
But realizing how foolish he had been, Xie Zhou felt that the only way to vent his anger was to slaughter the entire Pei family!
It's not surprising to be fooled, but to be completely fooled by a bunch of idiots is something Xie Zhou is going to kill right now!
Pei Huanxu was so frightened that he sat down on the ground. He was scared!
Xie Zhou's deep eyes held an undisguised murderous intent towards him! He even doubted whether it was him; he couldn't possibly be that stupid.
Pei Huanxu was so frightened that he scrambled to his feet, especially when a group of people came to catch him.
A gust of cold wind blew by, and Pei Huanxu got up and ran away.
He couldn't just wander around the Eastern Palace; in the end, he was bound.
Xie Zhou did not go to Chongwen Hall, but instead went to Qing'e Palace.
Everyone understands that the newly arrived Empress has too many things to worry about.
However, the problem did not originate in the Eastern Palace, but rather in the Empress's palace and the Pei family.
The fact that the incident occurred within the Pei family is the least important thing; it's basically a joke.
Xie Zhou walked halfway.
An official came to tell him, "The people who served the seventh prince have dealt with half of it."
Xie Zhou nodded, not taking it seriously.
After all, the important thing isn't dealing with those things; Xie Chou is only four years old and can't do much anyway.
Even a four-year-old child can do something unexpected.
After Xie Zhou passed through the Qing'e Gate, someone else came looking for him.
Only after being reminded by the palace official did he remember.
Before his grandmother passed away, he was alone; later, during the mourning period, when the marriage was to be arranged, Lady Dong immediately gave him four people.
Therefore, there are now four imperial attendants in the Eastern Palace.
The Crown Princess had just entered the palace, so they avoided her.
Are you in such a hurry to find him now because you have a plan?
At least when the Crown Princess arrives, they should be given a promotion or something.
However, Xie Zhou has no interest in women now. If it weren't for the Pei family targeting the Pei clan, and besides, the Crown Princess is no ordinary woman.
There is a fundamental difference between wives and concubines.
For example, only the first empress could be enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple and given an imperial posthumous title, unless she was deposed; while the empress dowager and the birth mother of the successor emperor had to fight for it, and what could be fought for could always be won.
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