The main hall of Jianzhang Palace was now brightly lit.
When Xue Zhiyi walked in with his head lowered, he saw the Queen Mother and the Empress sitting on the high seats.
She bowed and kowtowed: "Your servant greets the Queen Mother and the Empress."
It had only been a few days, but she already had no idea how many times she had knelt like this.
The Queen Mother said softly, "Stand up and talk."
"Thank you, Queen Mother." Xue Zhiyi thanked her and stood up, continuing to lower his brows and eyes, waiting for the two of them to speak.
The Queen's gentle and calm voice rang out, "Zhiyi, you are aware of today's visit. Mother and I are also aware of it. This matter is not your fault. It's just that Concubine Song has been grieving over this matter since returning to Cuiwei Palace, saying that she has suffered a great humiliation and has even informed His Majesty who came to visit her."
After saying this, the Queen sighed, "His Majesty didn't deal with you immediately because you belong to Jianzhang Palace. But after all, the heir to the throne is the most important thing. If we don't give a result and let Concubine Song calm down, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to her pregnancy."
It turned out that it was because of this matter. This Concubine Song was really quick. In just half a day, His Majesty was ready to send troops to punish her.
The Empress was right before his eyes. Xue Zhiyi had no time to think, and simply bowed. "Empress Dowager, Empress, I am on duty today. Although I mean no disrespect, I also know what is important and what is not. Right now, the Emperor's heir should be the most important."
The Queen nodded: "According to your Majesty, as long as Concubine Song can calm down, even if you have to suffer some punishment, it is not a problem. Do you have any resentment about this?"
Xue Zhiyi only said: "I dare not, but..."
After a moment of silence, she said, "However, if the purpose is to appease Concubine Song so that she can rest and nurture the dragon fetus, then even beating me to death is justified. However, Concubine Song is kind-hearted, and seeing blood would probably scare her even more. I think it would be best if I personally prepared gifts and apologized to Concubine Song. If not, then punish me severely, and I am willing to accept Concubine Song's decision."
Hearing this, the queen hesitated and made no decision.
But then the Queen Mother said, "Calling for war and killing, it would be bad if it ruined the heir's fortune. What do you think, Queen?"
After receiving the Queen Mother's answer, the Empress smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, what you said is absolutely right. If Zhiyi can truly bring relief to Concubine Song, I'm sure Your Majesty will be satisfied with the result."
After all, as long as the royal heir is safe, His Majesty is unwilling to punish the people around the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother said, "Zhiyi, if there's anything you can use, tell Chaiyue to go to the storehouse and get some."
"Yes." Xue Zhiyi bowed and said, "Thank you, Queen Mother."
…
It was already dark when I came out of the main hall.
Looking at the crescent moon in the sky, Xue Zhiyi frowned tightly.
She didn't want to make any big moves in the palace too early. Since Concubine Song was determined to fawn over Concubine Ge and kept trying to get close to her, then don't blame her, Xue Zhiyi, for being cruel and ruthless.
I won't offend others unless they offend me.
…
In the next few days, whenever Xue Zhiyi had free time, she would sit in the corridor in front of her room, holding an embroidery frame and embroidering endlessly with flying silk threads.
Huo Zhiyu saw this and asked Xue Zhiyi what he was doing. Xue Zhiyi only replied, "I can't go to apologize to Lady Song empty-handed. I don't know what to give, so to show my sincerity, I think it's best to make it myself. I just hope Lady Song won't despise it."
But Huo Zhiyu thought it was exquisite and wanted Xue Zhiyi to embroider one for her as well.
Xue Zhiyi naturally accepted the offer, but he rarely said to Huo Zhiyu, "I would like to ask the princess for a reward. I wonder if the princess is willing to grant me this favor?"
Hearing this, Huo Zhiyu waved his hand and said, "I told you not to be polite with me. Just ask for whatever you want. Is it the new perfume for this year, or any jewelry you like?"
Xue Zhiyi smiled slightly and told her what he needed.
Huo Zhiyu agreed immediately, and before leaving, she specifically told Xue Zhiyi her favorite embroidery pattern.
After embroidering like this day after day, she finally attracted Lan Ying, who always wanted to find fault with her.
Xue Zhiyi was concentrating on embroidering when Lan Ying suddenly appeared behind her and said exaggeratedly, "Good job!"
Xue Zhiyi was startled by the sudden voice: "Why are you so startled? What if you delay my work?"
"Your job?" Lan Ying sneered. "You've been embroidering here all day, so you've already neglected your proper work. We're all members of the Jianzhang Palace, so why are you the only one slacking off?"
Xue Zhiyi looked at her, then laughed sarcastically: "Of course it's because I am liked by my masters."
She stood up and looked at Lan Ying rather arrogantly. She took out an emerald green purse from the small basket and said, "Because I was busy embroidering a sachet for Lady Song."
Then, he took out a pink one and said, "There's also one for the princess. Do you think it's a serious job?"
She became extremely jealous when she thought that Xue Zhiyi was favored by the Queen Mother and the Princess, and had snatched the position that originally belonged to her.
Seeing her unconvinced face, Xue Zhiyi sighed and said pretentiously: "Not only that, I also want to do it for the Marquis of Lin'an."
"What?! How dare you!" Upon hearing this, Lan Ying was even more furious: "Don't you even consider your own status? How dare you use these things to seduce the Marquis of Lin'an!"
Xue Zhiyi turned around and walked into the house slowly. Before closing the door, he continued to fan the flames, saying, "If you don't like it, go and seduce her too."
"you!"
Lan Ying wanted to catch up and tear Xue Zhiyi's mouth apart, but was slammed outside the door and almost hit her nose.
She stomped her feet outside the door, pounded on it in frustration and cursed before leaving angrily.
…
It's late at night.
Perhaps because she was so angry and depressed, Lan Ying couldn't sleep. She got up in the middle of the night and quietly went to Xue Zhiyi's door.
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