Early in the morning, Huan Yue went to Qiu Xiang Courtyard to see the Eighth Prince.
Madam Sun looked at the Empress with great joy: "She's all better now, and she's sleeping well at night."
Huan Yue nodded: "We'll take them all to Changqiu Palace to meet their families later."
Mrs. Sun agreed. It's a bit troublesome to take the child out. But the weather is nice today, so going out for a walk is fine.
Di Baose came out through the back door, still yawning.
What did Huan Yue see her doing at night?
Di Baose scoffed. "What did I do?" she said. "I heard that some of the Shen family's ignorant relatives dared to talk about Princess Peng outside."
Huan Yue walked along.
Di Baose followed up, saying, "You think you can spread rumors about Princess Peng if you can't even do that?"
Huan Yue said, "Isn't it good to be courting death?"
Di Baose nodded: "They can't talk about Princess Peng. Are they trying to reach the heavens?"
Having even a little respect for the royal family, one wouldn't dare to seek superiority over Princess Peng.
So why aren't they afraid of the royal family? Because it must be the royal family. Therefore, the downfall of the royal family always starts from within.
The eunuch came and reported, "An imperial decree has been issued ordering the Sheng'an Prefecture to handle this matter."
Huan Yue said, "Shen Pu is the Sima of Sheng'an Prefecture. Do you think you wouldn't dare to do anything to them?"
Di Baose said, "Sima Shen can avoid this. It would be more interesting if someone were to extend their reach to Sheng'an Prefecture."
Huan Yue nodded, "That's a matter for the imperial court."
Di Baose said, "The Xiong family isn't finished yet. They've only hung up the 'Xie's Restaurant' signboard; they haven't even touched it. They all think it's going to be part of Prince Peng's dowry. The Xiong family is indignant on behalf of His Highness and insists on taking it over. Let's see what the Shen family does next."
Huan Yue laughed and said, "The Li family's relatives are even stronger? Even if it's given to Prince Peng, will Your Highness and my elder brother have to fight over a shop?"
Even Di Baose couldn't bear to lose face like that. His Highness is the Crown Prince!
Di Baose turned around and went back to Chengxiang Palace to prepare. She had to look her best today for the family reunion!
She was more beautiful than Wen Miao, that's a fact! Wen Miao couldn't compare to her in needlework either.
Di Baose is very confident, and spring is very bright!
As for the Xiong family, that's a man's business. She's His Highness's legitimate cousin, and she can do whatever she wants in the palace.
Huan Yue returned to Chengen Hall.
Xie Zhou came over, hugged his wife, and kissed her.
Huan Yue wanted to see if he had any shame.
Xie Zhou touched her face; it was both beautiful and delicious. He tasted it again; it was sweet and fragrant.
The palace maids stood to one side, waiting to serve him. His Highness is truly young. He is indeed very handsome.
However handsome His Highness may be, he still depends on His Majesty. If His Majesty tells him to eat meat, he will eat meat; if His Majesty tells him to eat vegetables, he will eat vegetables.
Xie Zhou tasted it and said to his wife, "A group of people want to drag Prince Peng down with them."
Huan Yue blinked: "Just like when King Wu was captured?"
Xie Zhou nodded, "That's probably it."
In short, they can't let your family be harmonious; they always have to cause trouble.
As for why King Lapeng targeted Queen Peng, is there a problem with that?
Besides, Princess Peng and the Crown Princess were a good match, but they didn't quite fit their needs, so destroying them was the right thing to do.
Grand Tutor Wen is part of the Eastern Palace faction; they don't want Prince Peng to become the Crown Prince, so destroying Princess Peng is inevitable. They could have been more thorough in their methods.
Huan Yue asked, "Who else?"
Xie Zhou said, "The Ming family."
Huan Yue blinked: "Prince Jing? The Ming family isn't finished yet?"
Xie Zhou stared at her with fascination: "The Ming family is very secretive."
Huan Yue nodded.
However, true depth lies in concealment; once revealed, it loses its depth. The Ming family sought to take risks for enormous profits; people die for wealth, just as birds die for food.
The breakfast table still has the same amount of food.
However, Huan Yue only ate half a jin of beef, which is not much and looks normal.
Xie Zhou ate a lot, almost as much as his wife. He should eat more so his wife can be his tool.
Huan Yue thought he was young, and if he continued to eat like this for a few more years, he would become ugly.
Xie Zhou's face won't be ugly, not even when he's forty. His wife is also very beautiful.
Xiuyun served them, wondering if the breakfast was a bit too rich. They looked at each other, both looking beautiful but not very bright.
The eunuch thought to himself, "This is what it means to mix honey with oil."
His Highness and His Majesty are good to each other, and they are also good to the servants.
If we could have a big, healthy baby boy soon, our little family would be perfect.
Otherwise, those gossipers would be busy behind the scenes.
Some people spend all day gossiping about palace affairs, as if they understand and are more enthusiastic about them than the people involved.
The eunuch came to report: "Dong Qian wishes to enter the palace."
Huan Yue said, "Does she also want to reunite with her family?"
The palace maid said, "Maybe she wants to become a nun? Cui Jin occupies Changchun Temple, wouldn't Dong Qian have to fight her for it?"
Huan Yue was happy. It was possible for him to contend with Cui Jin, but it was impossible for him to become a monk.
Huan Yue suggested to His Highness, "Let her come? Otherwise, she'll run off to Prince Peng's residence and cause trouble. Those who spread rumors will start talking about my sister-in-law again."
Xie Zhou asked suspiciously, "Aren't you being too nice to your sister-in-law?"
Huan Yue said, "What do you know about women's affairs?"
Xie Zhou felt wronged, but it was good that he understood men's matters. Looking at his wife, didn't he understand?
Huan Yue wanted to slap him! Wasn't that trained by a group of favored concubines?
Xie Zhou was wrong. Actually, that's not true. You'll understand many things naturally when you meet someone you like.
Did he never cook before? He'll make chive pancakes again tomorrow.
Huan Yue rolled his eyes. This bastard is really going all out.
Xie Zhou will work even harder; having this wife is a blessing from God.
Huan Yue finished tidying up and came out.
Xie Zhou's eyes lit up; his wife was like a goddess!
No one else can wear this beautiful kimono!
Huiqing was quite satisfied. The Empress was radiant now, and it didn't matter that she outshone her sister-in-law, after all, she was the Crown Princess.
Besides, Princess Peng has a different temperament; it's like Consort Di and Consort Guo—it doesn't matter who surpasses whom.
Huan Yue thought to himself, "What a jerk! Dressed like that, who is he trying to seduce? He might as well dress up for himself."
Xie Zhou saw that his wife was finally appreciating him seriously; his face was all for his wife.
He thinks he can get away with anything just because you give him a little face. Huan Yue went to pick up the two princes.
Xie Zhou has fallen out of favor again and is very dissatisfied with his two younger brothers.
Do you think an old man like me, who is so old, can't raise his son himself?
Of course, Xie Zhou dared not utter a word. He had no right to complain.
Yan Boxuan rushed over.
He now has freedom of movement and, basically, freedom of speech. Unlike Xie Jie, who looks at his eldest nephew with envy, drooling with envy.
Yan Boxuan is becoming more and more charming. He jumped up to hold his little uncle's hand and wanted to carry his uncle to play!
Huan Yue pressed down on him with one finger.
Yan Boxuan jumped up and grabbed his aunt's finger; he could practically hang on that finger. It was just a bit unsteady.
Xie Fufu glanced at her second uncle discreetly.
Xie Zhou was angered by his eldest niece. Couldn't he lift her up with one hand?
Yan Boxuan hugged his second uncle tightly; it was much more fun than hugging his youngest uncle.
Xie Jie chuckled, drooling with envy.
Xie Li burst into tears! He wanted to play! He wanted to go to his father, the Emperor, and complain to him.
This time, she cried very sadly.
Xie Jie was stunned; he even forgot to drool.
Yan Boxuan kindly went to coax his eighth uncle.
Xie Li showed no mercy; he wanted to see his father right now!
The wet nurse tried to soothe her for ages, but it didn't work; she was sweating profusely in the sun.
Huan Yue took it.
Little Xie Li met her bright eyes, looked aggrieved, and turned to look at his second brother.
My second brother is even scarier than my second sister-in-law! He's bullying a child!
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