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"Could it be that she wants to cause trouble at the palace banquet?" Concubine Wang guessed.

“No, Grandmother Wang, don’t forget why Sun entered the palace, to become a phoenix.” Zhu Zhanji reminded.

"You mean she might use some dirty methods to make her...but you won't go to the palace banquet?" Concubine Wang thought the same as Zhu Di. Zhu Zhanji was ill and it was better for him not to go to such a tiring event as a palace banquet.

"Grandmother Wang, when I went to pay my respects to the Emperor just now, I told him that I would attend the palace banquet with him," Zhu Zhanji told her.

"I see. But if Sun does something by then, no, I'll have to have someone keep a close eye on her." Concubine Wang thought of Zhu Zhanji's analysis just now. It would be a huge hidden danger if Sun left at that time.

Zhu Zhanji advised, "Grandmother Wang, don't worry too much. I came here today to tell you about this matter. Since Sun wants to marry into a rich family, why don't we help her?"

"Help her, kid. You still haven't given up on her. You even want to let her succeed." Concubine Wang said with a disappointed look.

"Don't be anxious, Grandmother Wang. Just listen to what my grandson has to say. When I say fulfilling her wish, I don't mean letting her dream of marrying me come true. I've gone to the palace banquet. If she wants to survive, she must seize this opportunity, which is also her only chance. So she will definitely take action. As long as she does it, we will be prepared. When the time comes, the evidence will be conclusive and she will be driven out of the palace. Since it has been so long and the people who instigated her before have not made any move, then there is no value for her to continue staying in the palace. Moreover, there may be constant disasters, just like this poisoning. She can make something out of nothing." Zhu Zhanji said his thoughts.

Concubine Wang listened to him and nodded, "So that's what you think. You are right. Sun can no longer stay in the palace. Before, I wanted to find out who was behind it, and I also took into account that she was sent here by your maternal family. Now, it's better to let her leave the palace."

"My grandson thinks so too." Zhu Zhanji agreed, "Grandmother Wang, if there is nothing else, my grandson will take his leave first. I still have to pay my respects to my father and mother."

"Okay, go ahead." Concubine Wang released him immediately.

When they arrived at Rouyi Palace, Zhu Zhanji told the Crown Princess about the plans and speculations he and Concubine Wang had discussed. The Crown Princess naturally supported them strongly.

In Yikun Palace, after paying respects, the Crown Princess naturally stayed to talk to the Imperial Concubine today.

"Before this, I was worried that if Agui recovered from his illness, he would plead for Sun. I didn't expect that he would think it through now. It really is God's will." Concubine Wang and the Crown Princess said.

The Crown Princess was so happy when she thought about it, "Who said it wasn't true? Your Majesty, I was also glad when Agui came to tell me this morning."

"Agui has suffered a lot in the past two years. I hope everything will be fine in the future."

"Come to think of it, it seems that Agui has been plagued by misfortunes since the appearance of this Sun. It seems that this Sun is very unlucky." The Crown Princess complained.

"Fortunately, Agui has thought it through now. You can rest assured. Agui is a man with his own ideas. He will definitely choose a wife that you are satisfied with in the future." Concubine Wang comforted.

"Your Majesty, it's strange that you can comfort me. It's hard for Agui to pick a good wife for Sun."

"What are you talking about? People make mistakes and horses stumble. Agui was deceived by Sun this time. Look, he is fine now, right? There must be no problem with Agui's vision. You can rest assured." Concubine Wang was naturally talking about the one that Zhu Zhanji really wanted in his heart.

"I hope so. It will be worth it for Your Majesty to love him." said the Crown Princess.

Xiyuan

"Remember to keep a close eye on this person inside. There will be a palace banquet in two days, and we can't let her ruin things." The nanny said to the guards. Because of Sun Ruoji's poisoning, the number of guards increased in the past few days.

"Don't worry, Ma'am. I understand. Ma'am, I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will also come to the palace banquet." The guard said as he looked into the room.

"That's right. The Imperial Concubine said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince doesn't want to see this person, so you guys watch carefully."

"Yes Yes Yes."

Sun Ruoji heard everything inside. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was also coming. This was really God helping her. She was originally worried about what to do if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince didn't come to the palace banquet. Now it was all right. It came without any effort.

"Someone come, someone come." Sun Ruoji called out.

"What are you arguing about? You're being so unreasonable every day. You don't think you're still the noble lady beside the imperial concubine as before, do you? Do you still want others to serve you?" The nanny heard Sun Ruoji calling someone over and said.

"Madam, don't be angry. I just want to drink a glass of water. Please pour it for me. I think the Imperial Concubine doesn't want anything to happen to me now. The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon. If I have something wrong, it will be difficult for you to explain to the Imperial Concubine and the Eastern Palace. If they blame me, it will be more trouble than it will be."

"You...Okay, Miss Sun just wants to drink a glass of water. I'll pour it for you right away. I hope you live a long life." The nanny said as she walked to the table to pour water, then walked to the bedside and handed it to her.

"Thank you, Ma'am." Sun Ruoji took the cup and said.

"Young lady, if you have nothing to do, please have a good rest. I will take my leave now." The nanny said as she walked out the door.

"Thank you for your hard work, Madam." Sun Ruoji said respectfully, but when the madam turned around and couldn't see her anymore, Sun Ruoji's eyes immediately became fierce. She tightly grasped the cup in her hand, and her fingers were shaking. Sun Ruoji thought to herself: Just wait and see, when she succeeds, she will make those who bullied her wish they were dead.

In a blink of an eye, it was the Dragon Boat Festival Palace Banquet.

Zhu Zhanhe came with his brother and saw Zhu Zhanji's sedan chair on the way.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince." Zhu Zhanhe saluted.

"Xiao He, Xiao Qi, you are going to the palace banquet too, right?" Zhu Zhanji nodded and greeted.

"Back to Your Highness, yes."

"Why hasn't Xiaoqi spoken for so long today? Normally he talks nonstop when he sees me. What happened today? Did someone make our Xiaoqi angry?" Zhu Zhanji found it strange that Zhu Zhanqi was unusually silent today.

"Someone made me angry. Your Highness the Crown Prince, do you want to help me vent my anger?" Zhu Zhanqi suddenly said.

"Of course. Whoever offended Xiaoqi, I will help you teach him a lesson." Zhu Zhanji said indignantly.

"that is……"

"Shut up. What are you talking about all day long? Who in the palace can mess with you? It's good enough that you don't bully others." Zhu Zhanqi was interrupted by his brother before he could finish his words. After teaching his brother a lesson, Zhu Zhanhe turned to Zhu Zhanji and said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, don't listen to your nonsense. I didn't give him the lotus cake this morning, and he has been complaining about it all day and holding a grudge. He's ready to complain now that he sees you." Zhu Zhanhe explained.

"So that's how it is. Don't be angry, Xiaoqi. I'll have someone make you one later. Whenever you want to eat it, just tell the imperial kitchen to make it." Zhu Zhanji said to him.

"He just has a childish temper. Your Highness, please ignore him."

"Okay, it's getting late, I'll go first." Zhu Zhanji signaled people to get ready to leave.

"Farewell, His Royal Highness."

When they were gone, Zhu Zhanhe turned to his brother and said sternly, "What did you want to do just now? Are you going to quarrel with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince over a concubine you have only met a few times and have barely spoken to? I am warning you for the last time. If you keep talking nonsense, I will have my father send you out of the palace immediately to avoid any trouble later."

Zhu Zhanqi showed no remorse at all and said forcefully, "Did I tell you that my brother stopped me from talking just now? Humph, at worst you can go and complain to father."

"What do you mean? Am I not doing this for your own good? What can your saying it change? What does Sun's affairs have to do with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" Zhu Zhanhe was extremely angry.

Zhu Zhanqi retorted: "How can it not matter? She was brought into the palace by His Royal Highness the Grandson. Now she was casually abandoned in the West Garden by the Imperial Concubine. She only has His Royal Highness the Grandson to rely on in the palace. His Royal Highness the Grandson actually ignores her. Is this reasonable?"

"This is not your business. It has nothing to do with you."

"My brother may be afraid of trouble, but I am not." After saying that, Zhu Zhanqi didn't argue with him and just left.

Zhu Zhanhe was left disheveled in the wind, having a brother like this was a headache. He had to leave the palace as soon as possible after the Dragon Boat Festival, otherwise something bad would happen sooner or later.

But Zhu Zhanhe didn't expect that something would happen before the end of the day. Of course, this is a story for later.

Chuxiu Palace

Everyone else went to the Western Garden to attend the palace banquet, leaving only Cao Wanyi and Chu Xuanying in the entire palace.

Cao Wanyi was teaching Chu Xuanying how to embroider a handkerchief. "Yeah." Chu Xuanying picked up her hand.

"Did you prick your hand?" Cao Wanyi was used to it. Although Chu Xuanying was not very good at embroidery, she would not prick her hand so many times in a short time. "Forget it, I won't embroider today."

"I'd better finish embroidering it. Others can finish a handkerchief in one day, but I still can't finish it after two or three days. I'm so stupid." Chu Xuanying said angrily to herself.

"In that case, you just haven't been in the mood for it these two days. If you work harder, you'll be able to get it done in no time. Okay, listen to me. Put it aside today and we'll talk about it tomorrow." Cao Wanyi knew that her mind was probably on the West Garden.

"I'll go to the kitchen to see if the dinner is ready. Let's have a few more dishes today." Chu Xuanying said and ran out.

"Take your time and don't be in a hurry." Cao Wanyi reminded.

Cao Wanyi shook her head behind her, not knowing whether what she did was right or not. Sister Chu wanted to go to the palace banquet so much, if she knew that she had deliberately prevented her from going, she would probably blame her. She hoped that she could understand her good intentions.

By this time, the Xiyuan Palace Banquet had already begun, so everyone was ready. Zhu Di sat at the top, with Concubine Wang and several high-ranking concubines beside him.

The ones who took action were the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, the Crown Princess, and Zhu Zhanji.

The other princes in Beijing are even further away.

When almost everyone had arrived, Wang Jinghong shouted, "Emissaries from all countries, please come to see me."