Zhen Huan understood that Huanbi was determined and knew that it was useless to say more. She waved her hand helplessly, "Forget it. If that's the case, then I don't need to say anything more to you. From now on, in this deep palace, I will be Wan Changzai, and you will be Bi Yanying. We will have nothing to do with each other."

Huanbi stood up calmly, bowed to Zhen Huan, then turned and left.

Before she left, she looked at Liu Zhu, who could only bow to Huan Bi reluctantly and said, "Your servant respectfully sends Huan Bi off."

After saying that, she immediately turned around and slammed the curtain.

Xia He was a maid newly assigned to Huanbi by the Imperial Household Department. Seeing Liu Zhu like this, she said angrily, "My lady, you see, this Liu Zhu doesn't take you seriously at all. Let me teach her a lesson."

Huanbi shook her head and said, "Forget it, that's just her personality. Don't bother with her."

.........

Yangxindian

This year only three pots of Luozidai were presented as tribute. This item was extremely precious. The chief steward of the Imperial Household Department did not know how to distribute it, so he sent someone to ask the emperor.

The Emperor thought for a moment, then slowly opened a page of the book and said calmly, "The Empress is the head of the six palaces and the mother of the country, so naturally she should be given a share of the pot. Concubine Hua loves long eyebrows and is a noble concubine, so she should also be given a share of the pot."

But the emperor was troubled by the last pot.

According to status, this last pot of Luozidai should naturally be given to Concubine Xian, but Concubine Xian has always been cold and indifferent to him, and now she is even more unhappy with her because of what happened between him and the prince.

Su Peisheng noticed the emperor's thoughts and said with a smile: "Your Majesty has not visited Concubine Xian for some time. Now that the Second Prince is well again, Your Majesty might as well..."

The emperor considers himself the Son of Heaven, and all thunder, lightning, rain and dew are his grace. How can others feel dissatisfied?

But when he arrived at Yongshou Palace, the emperor was met with a cold shoulder as expected.

Hong Pan pinched the corner of his clothes and looked at the emperor and Concubine Xian tremblingly. He was about to say something to the emperor when he was interrupted by Concubine Xian.

"Your Majesty is in such a good mood today, how come he has time to come to my place? I'm afraid Hongpan's illness hasn't recovered yet. I'm afraid the illness will be passed on to Your Majesty, so let him go first!"

The emperor's heart was filled with anxiety. He knew that Concubine Xian was angry, so he lowered his voice and said, "I have already asked the imperial physician about Hongpan's health. The child is now well. Hongpan, how are your studies going recently?"

Hong Pan glanced cautiously at Consort Xian, then bowed to the Emperor and said, "In reply to Your Majesty, I have been studying hard and haven't slacked off for a single day."

The emperor nodded. "That's good. I did neglect you and your son some time ago. But as the Son of Heaven, I have to take care of the people of the world. I can't act like an ordinary husband and father."

The emperor's attitude had become so low that Hong Pan knew it would be too rude if he didn't give the emperor a way out.

He could only act as a peacemaker between Consort Xian and the Emperor. "I know your Majesty's hard work, and I have never blamed you. In my heart, your Majesty has always been the best father. I vaguely remember when I was young, I listened to your Majesty reciting the Book of Songs in his study with the Crown Prince. Thinking back on it now, those were truly unforgettable days."

After saying this, Hongpan looked at the emperor with anticipation, hoping that the emperor would remember their old friendship and not suppress the prince too much.

The emperor's eyes gradually cleared. He looked at his son, who had grown into a handsome young man, and smiled with satisfaction. "I don't know who you inherited your personality from, my child. You are very gentle and kind. Your mother has always had a stubborn temper and never willing to give in."

A trace of disdain flashed across Concubine Xian's eyes, and she said vaguely, "This concubine has always been like this. I can't compare to the gentleness and docility of other concubines."

The emperor was once again rejected by his good intentions. Fortunately, Hongpan rescued him in time and asked the emperor to sit in his room and help him with his homework.

Before leaving, the emperor looked deeply at Concubine Xian, but Concubine Xian turned her head away without even glancing at him, as if she was extremely disappointed in him.

He shook his head helplessly, then, facing Hong Pan's expectant gaze, put on a smile again and went to Hong Pan's room.

.........

Yikun Palace

Hua Fei was very surprised when she learned that the emperor had gone to Yongshou Palace. After she realized what was happening, she angrily scolded, "I never thought that Concubine Xian was so powerful that she actually seduced the emperor right under my nose."

She cursed angrily and was extremely anxious. Now she had lost the power to assist in the management of the six palaces. If the emperor favored Concubine Xian again and gave him the power to assist in the management of the six palaces, her life would never be as good as it was now.

Concubine Xian has always had a stubborn temper and a straightforward personality. In the harem, she doesn't give face to anyone except the queen.

Fortunately, Zhou Ninghai sent news after a while.

"Reporting to Concubine Hua, the Emperor has returned from Yongshou Palace and seems to be in good spirits."

Before he could finish his words, Hua Fei interrupted him anxiously, "What did you say?"

Zhou Ninghai swallowed his saliva and said hurriedly, "My Lady, please don't be anxious. Please listen to me. I have already inquired and found that the Lady is not very kind to the Emperor. If it weren't for the Second Prince helping the Emperor, I'm afraid the Emperor would be angry again today."

Hua Fei snorted, finally feeling relieved, but she began to feel sad again. "Even though Concubine Xian spoke coldly to the Emperor, her position is still as solid as a rock. After all, she has a son, and the Emperor will treat her well because of the Second Prince. Everyone can give birth, so why can't I?"

Whenever she thought of offspring, Concubine Hua would think of her already fully grown male fetus.

"I also had a child before, a fully grown boy. The Emperor and I were both looking forward to the birth of this child, but it was all because of that bitch. If it weren't for her, how could I have lost my child? It's all because of this bitch!"

Concubine Hua was so angry that she was shaking all over. She glared fiercely in the direction of Concubine Duan's palace, and her voice was cold. "This bitch killed my child, but after the emperor ascended the throne, he made her a concubine. I will not let her have an easy life."

As she spoke, Concubine Hua brought the servants beside her and rushed to Zhongzheng Hall where Concubine Duan lived.

She had the palace door kicked open, and Concubine Hua said fiercely, "Come here, smash everything that can be smashed in this palace."

Following Concubine Hua's order, the palace servants under her command rushed to the Zhongzheng Hall like a tide, frightening the palace maids and eunuchs inside. Finally, those people began to do odd jobs everywhere, and the whole hall was filled with the sound of falling and banging.

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