The queen is sober in the world, and she is winning every step of the palace fight.

"I've already told you that it's Concubine Jian who's confused. Don't be afraid, little sister."

The virtuous concubine followed Lan Zhaoyi's suggestion and gave some advice with a smile, neither too light nor too heavy.

Fei Wan wiped her tears and looked around the room in panic and helplessness.

The twenty or so concubines present met her gaze one after another.

"Today, the Empress Dowager criticized me in public. I was actually very scared and didn't know what happened. Concubine Jian's threats made me feel uneasy..."

She is pitiful.

For a moment, everyone had different expressions.

Some were whispering, some were looking at each other in confusion.

But no one responded to her.

Indeed, as soon as the Queen Mother returned to the palace today, she mocked Fei Wan in public before even entering Ciyu Palace. Many people felt that Fei Wan was in trouble.

After all, the empress dowager would not easily interfere in the affairs of the harem, but once she did, the person involved would find it difficult to escape.

What's more, it involves public opinion in the court.

"Sure enough, all the ladies and sisters, do you all share the same idea as Concubine Jian..."

Fei Wan's tears began to fall again.

pat, pat.

Like dew on flower petals on an autumn morning.

Crystal clear and endearing.

"Noble Lady Zhao, I think you shouldn't be so anxious. The Empress Dowager has just returned to the palace and may not know your character yet. If you serve the Empress Dowager well, she will understand your kindness over time."

Finally, one of the concubines couldn't bear it anymore and spoke to comfort her.

"Yes, Sister Zhao, don't be afraid. I heard from the Palace Administration yesterday that you even spared those who colluded with the Yuan family to frame you, and even pleaded for them. If the Empress Dowager knew about this, she would probably praise you."

"Listen to the opera, Noble Lady Zhao, and help the Empress Dowager pick out a few good pieces to cheer her up. Maybe everything will be fine."

A few people followed suit and echoed the advice.

Fei Wan looked at them one by one.

She can tell who is giving sincere advice and who is just going through the motions.

If anyone truly wants to comfort her, she will find an opportunity to support him in the future, just like she helped Concubine Qiu.

Just be perfunctory.

Who knows whether they are trying to please the virtuous concubine Lan Zhaoyi or have some other agenda in order to befriend her?

Among those who refused to even offer polite words, there were also those who repeatedly sent her gifts. It seemed that they only wanted to take advantage of her, but did not want to be implicated by her.

Then she won't give them any help.

"Thank you all, I feel a little relieved now."

Having achieved her goal, Fei Wan said a few polite words, sat down again, wiped away her tears, and continued to listen to the opera.

The little storm passed without any pain.

Not long after, a new play began.

As soon as the actress who played the maid came on stage, Fei Wan noticed that Concubine Xian's eyes were shining and she was staring at the stage with great admiration.

The actress had a pretty appearance, a flexible figure, and a beautiful and moving singing voice, which even attracted Fei Wan.

I was mesmerized for a moment.

"Sister Zhao, you might not know this yet, but that Hua Dan is called Lu Guan. She was originally a young opera singer kept by the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. When the late emperor passed away, the whole nation was in mourning, and the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion disbanded their troupe. Lu Guan left the mansion and joined the Fu family troupe. In recent years, the Fu family troupe has thrived, and she was promoted to deputy head of the troupe, becoming the head of the troupe's family designated by the head of the troupe."

Lan Zhaoyi sat across from Concubine Jian's empty seat and talked about old times with Fei Wan with a smile, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.

Fei Wan suddenly realized: "No wonder the Concubine Xian recommended the Fu family troupe to perform in the palace. It turns out that she knows that this troupe is indeed capable."

Lan Zhaoyi nodded: "That's right."

Fei Wan couldn't help but pay more attention.

She always had a premonition that the virtuous concubine in her previous life had made a mistake at the birthday banquet, and the problem was most likely caused by this opera troupe.

What is the problem?

*

"Your son pays his respects to the Queen Mother. May the Queen Mother be well and healthy."

Ciyun Palace.

The emperor arrived in a rage.

But the moment he stepped into the palace, he suppressed all his emotions.

He greeted the Empress Dowager as usual, as if nothing had happened.

The Queen was sitting below the Empress Dowager and she quickly stood up to greet the Emperor.

When the Emperor was woken by the Empress Dowager, he nodded gently to the Empress and asked her with a smile, "How are you feeling today? Are you still feeling dizzy and nauseous?"

The Queen replied softly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am much better now. I believe that the Queen Mother has returned to the palace and blessed me. I will recover quickly from any illness I have."

The emperor sternly warned, "You still must not let your guard down. The imperial physician requires you to rest for a while. As the empress, you have a heavy responsibility on your shoulders, so you must take good care of your health and not be too stubborn."

"Yes, Your Majesty, rest assured. I am not trying to be strong. I have been resting for a few days and I am indeed in much better spirits."

The emperor did not respond.

He then asked about the Queen Mother's daily life.

He inquired about every detail of the Empress Dowager's departure time, whether the journey was bumpy, what she had eaten, and whether she had any summer heat-relief soup...

This made the Queen Mother laugh.

She complained to Nanny Shixiang, "Look at the emperor. He's investigating a case carefully, as if he's worried that I'll be hungry or tired."

Tohka smiled and said, "Your Majesty is concerned about your health."

The queen laughed along.

But my heart feels bitter and astringent.

Knowing that the emperor was still angry with him, he refused to restore her power and insisted that he continue to "recuperate".

She doesn't want to keep it anymore.

She took the opportunity to continue the conversation, smiling and saying to the Queen Mother, "Your Majesty is extremely considerate of everyone in the harem. Not only the Queen Mother and me, but also anyone in the palace who is injured or sick, Your Majesty cares deeply. Your Majesty's kindness and wisdom make me admire you very much."

This was said without any seriousness.

The Queen Mother glanced sideways.

Knowing that the Queen was anxious, he was too lazy to argue with her. He also didn't want to beat around the bush, so he asked the Emperor directly:

"That Concubine Zhao seems to be the one who is injured? I noticed that her posture when she saluted today was not very proper. Does the Emperor seem to favor her very much?"

Xiao Yu remained calm and glanced at the queen indifferently.

Smiling, she said, "I heard that the Empress Dowager scolded Concubine Zhao in public today. Thank you for your concern. However, since you just returned, I'm afraid you don't know that Concubine Zhao's knee injury was inflicted in Fengyi Palace, and it is indeed quite serious."

The queen's face froze.

The Queen Mother's eyes fixed.

Neither of them had expected that the emperor would actually lose face for the queen in person and speak up for Concubine Zhao!