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

"Cao Bin, how's things going at Changle Palace?"

Three poles in the sun.

After the morning court session, Xiao Yu returned to the imperial study and asked about the incident last night.

The old lady of the Zhenguo Mansion went to the palace to see the Empress Dowager early in the morning to plead for her granddaughter, the virtuous concubine. The Zhenguo Duke himself supported him in the court to severely punish the officials who failed to control the floods in Jiangnan, and helped him to fight against the civil officials of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue for half a day, which was very useful.

It is reasonable for him to pay more attention to Concubine Xian.

"Your Majesty, the virtuous concubine has regained consciousness. The old lady of the Zhenguogong Mansion stayed with her for two quarters of an hour and has long since left the palace. The Empress Dowager and the Empress have both given precious herbs to Changle Palace to calm the nerves and dispel the cold. The other ladies who were caught in the rain last night have also been treated."

"Send all my cakes and fruits today to Changle Palace, and then go to the storehouse to find two pieces of satin for her."

"Yes." Cao Bin asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, what kind of satin do you want as a reward?"

The emperor leaned back in his chair and rubbed his brows: "Send someone to pick it, anything will do."

Cao Bin immediately understood that the emperor was just doing a routine job to appease the virtuous concubine and give some face to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

I don't really care about Concubine Xian.

So he sent someone else to handle this matter, and he remained with the emperor.

Xiao Yu looked at the pile of memorials on the imperial desk, and fatigue flashed in his eyes.

He was diligent and self-disciplined, spending all day on government affairs, and thought he was a rare good emperor.

But neither the officials of the previous dynasty nor the concubines in the harem were willing to work together with him.

Not only can she not help him share his worries, but she always causes him trouble.

The court has been arguing about flood control in the south of the Yangtze River for many days, and problems have occurred frequently.

In addition, there are the wars in the northwest, the rebellious vassal states in the southern border, and the major corruption case in the Zhongzhou Salt Road. There are many major issues waiting for him to deal with.

At this time, the harem was in constant turmoil.

He didn't need to ask in detail about the matter of Concubine Xian to know that the two concubines were fighting with each other, and Concubine Chun had never fought with Concubine Xian.

Women like Concubine Xian, who come from aristocratic families, are always cunning and scheme to trick others into doing wrong. Concubine Chun is simple-minded and has been thwarted again!

But Concubine Chun...

The emperor was a little impatient.

It was indeed a bit reckless.

If she could be as steady as the queen, she wouldn't always cause him trouble.

Women are either too spoiled and not calm enough, or too calm and boring...

Is there a woman in this world who is both charming and calm, who can accompany him and give him gentle comfort?

Xiao Yu closed his eyes tiredly.

After taking two sips of tea, he picked up a memorial and prepared to review it.

The movement suddenly stopped.

"Ask Zhou Changzai to accompany you."

Wasn’t the gentle, sensible and charming woman the one in the Buddhist temple last night?

"Yes."

Cao Bin responded and ordered someone to invite Fei Wan.

Xiao Yu said, "You go in person and use Concubine Chun's ceremonial procession to bring her here quickly."

He had been bothered by trivial matters all morning and now just wanted to rest in peace for a while.

When Fei Wan came to Chen Qian Palace to serve him for the first time, that unique silent companionship was what he needed most at that moment.

Cao Bin paused.

He accepted the red envelope from Yu Tingjin asking him to keep silent about Fei Wan's "sleepwalking", but that doesn't mean he would deceive the emperor for Yu Tingjin.

He wouldn't say anything unless the emperor asked him, but he would naturally say it when it came to his own affairs.

So he carefully replied: "Your Majesty, Minister Zhou may not be too fast..."

"How?"

Cao Bin bowed and said, "When I went to Chunxi Palace to deliver the imperial edict this morning, Concubine Zhou was in a very bad condition. She was covered in mud and seemed to have new injuries. I heard that it seemed that..."

"What is it?" Xiao Yu frowned.

"It was Zhou Chang who spent the night in the yard after returning home last night..."

Xiao Yu's face darkened.

Yun Cui has been taken to the torture room, so who was torturing Fei Wan last night!

"What did you ask me to investigate before?"

"Your Majesty, I have ordered an investigation. Concubine Zhou was often beaten and scolded. That maid named Yun Cui was very domineering in Chunxi Palace..."

"I'm asking you, Concubine Chun, if you know that Concubine Zhou is being beaten." Xiao Yu interrupted impatiently.

Cao Bin fell to the ground: "I haven't found out yet."

"Have you also learned to shirk responsibility from me?"

Cao Bin kowtowed repeatedly and said, "I dare not. I will investigate immediately!"

"Get out of here! Go get my business done first!"

Xiao Yu ordered: "Go and fetch Consort Zhou, and by the way, announce the imperial edict."

……

"The Emperor of Yongchang, Fengtian, decrees: Since her canonization, Imperial Concubine Chun, Yu, has failed to be respectful, diligent, frugal, and discipline the palace ladies, causing unrest within the palace and resentment among the concubines. Effective immediately, she will be confined to her residence for one month, fined three months' salary, and ordered to copy the "Instructions for Women" and "Rules for Women" one hundred times each. I hope the Imperial Concubine will refrain from arrogance and impatience, sincerely repent, and serve as an encouragement to the other concubines in the harem. This is my decree!"

Yu Tingjin knelt on the ground, almost unable to believe his ears and eyes.

But the bright yellow imperial edict was right there in Cao Bin's hand, waiting for her to take it.

"The royal concubine?"

Cao Bin urged softly.

Yu Tingjin raised his trembling hands and reluctantly grasped the imperial edict.

This is an imperial edict with words written on it.

Although the content of the punishment is the same as before.

But it’s not as simple as punishing her with an oral instruction in the morning.

Every imperial edict would be recorded in the palace archives, and later written into the Emperor's Veritable Records, and then into history books.

In other words, even if she could maintain her position as a noble concubine, or even be promoted to the title of Imperial Noble Consort or even aspire for the throne, no matter how glorious she became, this imperial edict would become a stain on her life.

Hard to erase.

Cao Bin smiled apologetically: "Your Majesty, the Emperor has another decree to lend you the ceremonial guard."

"Can you lend me your ceremonial guard?"

Before Yu Tingjin could react, the people in front of the emperor had quickly brought out the imperial concubine's ceremonial procession from Chunxi Palace. A red lacquered sedan chair carried by four people was used to invite Fei Wan on.

"Your Majesty allowed her to use my ceremonial guards!"

Yu Tingjin was stunned.

Fei Wan timidly declined: "Eunuch Cao, I'd better walk. This is for the Empress to use. How can I, a mere maid,..."

"Young Master, please do not delay. His Majesty is waiting for you to accompany him. Let's go!"

"Then, let me wash up..."

"It's still not too late to clean up after we get to Chenqian Palace. Please don't make things difficult for me."

Cao Bin hurriedly bowed to Yu Tingjin and urged the eunuchs to carry the sedan chair.

The jade sedan chair was carried by four people, with four people in front and four in the back surrounding it, holding towels, colorful fans, utensils and other items. This was a rule only for concubines with four concubines or above.

In the entire palace, there are only four people available: Concubine Qing, Yu Tingjin, Concubine Xian, and Concubine Hui.

Fei Wan, a newly appointed maid, was actually used beyond the rules!

From Chunxi Palace to Chenqian Palace, all the way, the palace ladies knelt and bowed, and the ladies of lower status stepped back and saluted. It was such a magnificent sight!

Even if she met a concubine of higher rank than herself, Cao Bin would help her quickly explain that she was in a hurry to accompany the emperor by order and did not need to get off the chariot to pay her respects.

Fei Wan made her way to the imperial presence, and the news of her favor and Yu Tingjin's punishment spread throughout the palace like wings.

The Queen stopped browsing the birthday banquet menu and cursed, "Useless!"

The one being scolded was Yu Tingjin.

The virtuous concubine sat up from the bed with full energy and said with a smile: "It's worth it for me to get caught in the rain!"

It was Yu Tingjin who was laughing as well.

Yu Tingjin himself rushed back to the inner hall and tore up the half-written petition into pieces.

The emperor is indeed fickle!

She hated the emperor for being like other men and not having true feelings for women.

only……

What kind of magic did that lowly maid Fei Wan use to bewitch the emperor into this state overnight?!

She doesn't understand!

"My dear sister, you must be very confused now."

As Fei Wan stepped into the side hall of Chen Qian Palace, a cold light flashed in her eyes.

Today, it seemed like she did nothing.

He suffered many humiliations for no reason, but still received the emperor's pity.

It also seemed as if it was the virtuous concubine who took action, allowing her to get the advantage.

But, it’s not.

Everyone's reactions and actions were all within her expectations!

She was reborn with nothing but the knowledge to understand the situation and calculate people's hearts!