Chongyu's crying grew louder and louder. She turned her gaze and saw Consort Chen not far away, and couldn't help but cry even more heartbreakingly.
"It's her, Grandmother! She's the one who tried to harm Chongyu! Grandmother, quickly cut off her head!"
Chongyu pointed his finger at Consort Chen's nose, then looked at Empress Dowager Zhang, and pitifully accused her.
Empress Dowager Zhang still wanted to get the Snow Skin Cream from Consort Chen, so she wanted to settle things peacefully. Who would have thought that Chongyu would hold such a grudge?
Now, even if she didn't punish Consort Chen, it would be difficult to quell Chongyu's hatred. However, she couldn't punish her too severely. What if Consort Chen really stopped giving her the Snow Skin Cream in the future? Wouldn't her dream of maintaining her youth forever be doomed?
Finally, Empress Dowager Zhang had no choice but to make Consort Chen kneel at the entrance of Changle Palace until sunset before sending her back to Yonghe Palace.
The news that Ningyin had saved Chongyu reached the emperor's ears that very night. When the emperor heard that Consort Chen had almost killed his son, he was furious and his face turned ashen.
If it weren't for the fact that Consort Chen was Xiao Ling's mother, the emperor would have wanted to throw her into the cold palace on the spot.
Even though Consort Chen knelt under the sun for half a day, she still could not quell his resentment.
He was already unhappy because he didn't get Ning Yin, and now he's found someone to vent his anger on.
The emperor directly issued an edict ordering Consort Chen to be confined to her quarters for a month, and she was not allowed to leave Yonghe Palace without his permission.
The next day, the emperor summoned Ningyin. This was the first time the emperor had taken the initiative to summon her since she became the crown princess.
After all, if it weren't for Ning Yin, he would probably be separated from Chongyu Celestial forever.
The emperor sat at the head of the table, looking at the dignified yet gentle woman in the hall, and had already tried his best to put aside those thoughts.
She is already the Crown Prince's principal wife; if she were to harbor such thoughts, it would be rather despicable.
"Your Highness, I am very pleased that you saved Chongyu yesterday. Therefore, I will forgive and forget everything that happened before. From now on, you are the rightful Crown Princess. I am also looking forward to holding my grandson soon. You must work harder!"
The emperor has completely given up on coveting Ningyin. Now he only wants Xiao Xuan's offspring to be born as soon as possible so that he can enjoy the joys of family life.
Ningyin listened quietly to the emperor's teachings and respectfully replied, "Your daughter-in-law will follow your teachings, Father."
The emperor stroked his beard with satisfaction as he looked at Ningyin's obedient and well-behaved demeanor.
Suddenly, he recalled the scene in the court yesterday when the Chu envoy came to pay his respects. His words seemed to imply that, for the sake of peace and friendship between the two countries, he wanted Xiao Xuan to establish a concubine.
The Chu envoy was eloquent and persuasive, but his words were full of threats. He implied that if he did not agree, the Chu state would likely invade the borders of our dynasty repeatedly.
The emperor was even more furious when he thought of the inhumane treatment Chongyu had suffered after marrying into the Chu Kingdom.
But now, the State of Chu is no longer the State of Chu it once was. Even back then, the State of Qi could no longer contend with the State of Chu. In the end, all that was left for the State of Chu was to lose ten cities, and that was the end of it.
His daughter was originally the most noble woman in the world, but now she is in such a foolish state, and he has not been able to get justice.
Now, the State of Chu has become a regional hegemon, and even if the emperor wanted to refuse, he was powerless to do so.
Thinking of this, his brows gradually furrowed.
Fortunately, Xiao Xuan went to inspect the military camp yesterday; otherwise, given Xiao Xuan's temperament, he probably would have killed that arrogant Chu envoy on the spot.
However, the emperor also had his own plans. If Xiao Xuan really married the Chu princess as his concubine, then the two countries could surely maintain peace for a long time.
This is a good thing for the country and its people. With the other side's princess in our hands, even if they are arrogant, they will still have to give us some face.
Besides, as the crown prince of a country, Xiao Xuan could not possibly have only Ning Yin as a woman; sooner or later, he would fill the harem.
He's just choosing a concubine ahead of time; the position of principal wife has already been given to Ning Yin. What more could they possibly want?
The emperor's eyes shifted between dark and clear. After some thought, he decided not to explain the situation to Ning Yin, since he had already made his decision.
"Your Highness, I summoned you here today for two reasons. First, to thank you for saving Chongyu. Second, Chongyu is insisting that you play with her. Since Chongyu likes you so much, could you please keep an eye on her for me?"
Before the emperor could finish speaking, Chongyu rushed over from the side hall and took Ningyin's hand.
"Father, I enjoy playing with this older sister..."
"Chongyu, she should call you 'older sister,' silly child."
When the emperor saw Chongyu, his eyes softened considerably. He rose from his dragon throne, walked over slowly, and patted Chongyu's head.
"Then you should go with your sister-in-law. Be careful this time, and don't fall into the lake again!"
After the emperor gave him some instructions, Chongyu nodded eagerly and pulled Ningyin to leave.
He shook his head helplessly, wishing his daughter could regain her senses.
Ningyin knew that the emperor trusted her more than before, so she was even more determined to cure Chongyu's illness.
Chongyu was already beautiful; if she could regain her senses, she would definitely be a wonderful princess.
The princess was the emperor's favorite, and curing her was also paving the way for his own future.
In the treacherous and treacherous world of the palace, having an extra backer is always better than having an extra enemy.
As the sedan chair traveled along, when it passed the slave camp, Yang Shuhuan was disheveled, carrying two buckets of freshly washed clothes on her shoulders, which she was about to take to the other side to dry.
Perhaps life in the slave camp was too hard; Yang Shuhuan's once fair face had become rough and cracked, and her hands were covered with calluses.
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