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

"Her Majesty the Virtuous Consort has always been very kind to me and Sister Ying. When the stewards from the kitchen discovered that Zhang Xiaosi from Changle Palace was involved, my Majesty the Virtuous Consort and Sister Ying initially thought that the incident had nothing to do with her. Once Zhang Xiaosi was found, the truth was revealed, and Her Majesty the Virtuous Consort was cleared of suspicion."

Fei Wan answered very honestly and sincerely.

"Your Majesty, do you believe in fate? Ever since I was beaten and Her Majesty came to my aid, I have felt that the fate between Her Majesty and I has never been broken."

Her gentleness immediately eased the emperor's doubts.

I just feel that the virtuous concubine may not be a good person, but the true nature of Zhaoqing and Yingqing is extremely rare.

"Since you trust the virtuous concubine, I will grant your request. If Consort Ying is willing, please let her report to me and she can move to Changle Palace at any time."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Fei Wan's face was filled with joy and she thanked Yi reluctantly.

The emperor continued, "I have asked Ruochu to follow Ying to select a concubine. When we get to Changle Palace, let Ruochu handle anything, so that she won't be reluctant to ask for help."

"Your Majesty is so thoughtful." Fei Wan naturally praised, "With the protection of the Consort Xian and Aunt Ruochu, the child in Sister Ying's belly is now completely safe."

But she knew in her heart that the emperor was considering that Concubine Xian would not dare to plot against Zhishu in his own palace, so he had to add another layer of protection.

Hearing Fei Wan's praise, the emperor couldn't help feeling a little displeased.

When a concubine is pregnant with an heir to the throne, she has to be very careful in every way. Why can't his child live safely in his home?

Upon hearing what the kitchen had discovered, he ordered the Palace Administrator to conduct a thorough investigation. However, after several days, not even a single escaped Changle Palace servant had been found.

This reminded him of the time when Yuan Ronghua was causing trouble and he himself was accidentally poisoned by drugs. Although the Queen was eventually responsible, Cao Bin never found out who had given him the drugs and how he had been poisoned.

Time and time again, how can it not be annoying!

Is it that the people in charge are too incompetent, or are there too many loopholes in the palace?

Speaking of which, the Queen has been in charge of the harem for the past few years, and things in the palace have been really disorderly!

After the virtuous concubine took over, she made some adjustments and things started to improve, but it was only superficial. Privately, there were still many secrets going on, otherwise, how could Zhishu have "seen blood"?

"You just said that you wanted Concubine Shun to help manage the palace?" the emperor asked Fei Wan.

Fei Wan nodded.

Just waiting for this question.

He naturally praised Concubine Shun, saying that she took care of Zhishu's health very carefully, meticulously and thoroughly.

"Empress Shun has served Your Majesty for many years and is familiar with the affairs of the palace. Wouldn't it be better to ask her for help rather than forcing me to do something else? I have one more thing to say, and I will only speak it if Your Majesty forgives me."

"You said, I forgive you."

"Your Majesty, with so many people assisting, we all have to discuss everything. After observing for a few days, I feel that it would be better and faster for one person to make the decision. If the Empress's health continues to decline, could Your Majesty decide as soon as possible which Empress will be in charge of the palace affairs..."

"Ok?"

Fei Wan quickly lowered her head: "My words were out of turn."

"Then tell me, who should make the decision?"

"Your Majesty, I don't know which queen is better. I just hope that the palace will be stable soon so that I can concentrate on serving Your Majesty."

Fei Wan looked terrified.

That’s all I have to say. No more words or explanations.

To express to the emperor that he is not greedy for power and is willing to obey any empress in charge.

Just remove yourself from the circle of power and be obedient.

With her current position and foundation, she is not yet at the stage of being a powerful figure. Holding power will only make her hands hot, so it is better to retreat in order to advance.

If the emperor really wanted to support Concubine Xian to ascend to the throne as Concubine Qing said, then what she said today would at least dispel some of the emperor's doubts about her when she and Concubine Xian confronted each other in the future.

"Your Majesty, it's time."

Cao Bin whispered a reminder at the door of the palace.

Fei Wan quickly took two steps back and bowed apologetically: "I have delayed your majesty's court session. I will take my leave now."

Looking at her hurriedly leaving back, the emperor's lips curled slightly.

This Zhaoqing!

He rushed over early in the morning, just to help Sakura choose a concubine to help her with her pregnancy and to take off the responsibility of assisting in managing the harem!

She cares about her sisters but is not obsessed with position and power.

From beginning to end, there was no selfishness in his words.

A truly innocent heart.

"Send half of the game that the Mengcheng governor brought yesterday to Concubine Zhao Gui. Also pick out some high-quality satin, jewelry, and ornaments and give them to her. Chunxi Palace has a new owner and hasn't been properly renovated yet. Have the Ministry of Internal Affairs allocate 30,000 silver coins to Concubine Zhao Gui to renovate the palace."

Before leaving, the emperor gave Cao Bin some instructions.

"Yes, slaves follow the order."

Cao Bin thought that it had to be Empress Zhao, who came over and said a few words, and coaxed His Majesty into willingly giving the reward.

So he put on a playful smile and said, "Her Majesty, I'm sure you'll be pleased to see the reward. However, if Her Majesty asks why there is a reward, how should I answer? Your Majesty, please explain clearly."

The emperor raised his brows and said, "Why, when I reward people, do I have to have a reason?"

"My words slipped..." Cao Bin apologized hastily, but because of Fei Wan's repeated consideration, he was still willing to speak up for her. "It's just my humble opinion that the renovation of Changle Palace two years ago was before the birthday of Concubine Xian, to celebrate her. The renovation of the side halls of Ciyun Palace last year was because the divine beasts at the corners of the halls were damaged by lightning and had to be rebuilt. So they simply renovated the halls at the same time... If Empress Zhao's palace needs to be renovated, there's no reason to do so. I'm afraid the gossip inside and outside the palace will make Empress Zhao worry. Empress Zhao's health hasn't been good to begin with..."

The emperor's face darkened.

Indeed, according to convention, there must be a reason for renovating the palace, otherwise the censors would always make remonstrations and forbid the royal family from carrying out large-scale construction.

"Then, allocate ten thousand silver coins from my private treasury to add some rare flowers and trees to Chunxi Palace."

Thinking of what he had to do recently, the emperor didn't want to cause any trouble, so he simply took a step back and compromised.

Cao Bin bowed: "Yes, I will do it right away!"

The emperor went to court.

It is a cloudy day today, with gray clouds covering the sky, making people feel bad.

Thinking of how he wanted to show some favor to his favorite concubine and was unable to do anything even with 30,000 silver coins to renovate the palace, the emperor's eyes became more gloomy, thicker than the dark clouds above his head.

I've been patient long enough.

Throw a knife towards the sky and split the dark clouds.

He has wanted to do it for a long time!

He is the Son of Heaven, and he cannot allow another heaven to oppress him!

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"Your Highness is really resigning from your post as assistant manager?"

Fei Wan returned to her palace to take a nap, which made Xiang Yi and the others very happy.

"I haven't completely removed it. I just asked Concubine Shun for help."

Fei Wan will still step forward to take care of matters that are her responsibility.

Let Concubine Shun do the labor, she will gain a reputation for being virtuous, win the emperor's approval and Concubine Shun's gratitude, and the power will not be lost to others. Isn't that good?

Xiao Linzi chimed in: "Whatever our queen wants to do, is there anything she can't do? Just go to His Majesty and ask for it, and His Majesty will definitely grant it."

Fei Wan smiled and warned them, "Don't be frivolous, be steady. The honor and favor I have carefully planned out is not for you to show off."

Several people nodded in agreement.

In fact, everyone is usually careful with their words and actions, but they were just joking in private.

Fei Wan also understood their caution, so she smiled and went to sleep to rest.

When she woke up, the emperor's reward had arrived half a day ago. The news that the inner treasury had allocated money to renovate the Chunxi Palace was reported by Li Zhong, the general manager of the Imperial Household Department, in person. He also sent a list of flowers and trees, asking Fei Wan to decide on the additions and subtractions.

"There's nothing wrong with it. Please take care of it, Mr. Li."

"Your Majesty is so polite. I will do my best."

Li Zhong accepted the reward and said goodbye respectfully.

Xiangyi and the others were happy for Feiwan.

The honor of repairing the palace gardens has always been given to the most favored concubines. Although this time it was just to add some flowers and trees, no one else in the palace had done so.

"It's been over a year since the Empress Dowager's Ciyun Palace was renovated last year, and no one else in the palace has had their garden renovated. This is unique to Her Majesty."

Fei Wan didn't feel anything about it.

Without the emperor in her heart, she naturally wouldn't be moved by his favor. This reward only proved that she had done a good job, and she would keep up the good work in the future.

I gave some reward money to my subordinates so that everyone could have fun together.

Then he dismissed everyone else and left Xiangyi alone.

"Are there any letters from outside?"

Counting the days, it's time to exchange information regularly with Lan'er, Ma Xiaofeng and others.

Xiangyi hurriedly pulled out a small purse from her sleeve.

"Yes, a letter from the queen while she was sleeping."

The news was not sent through the palace mail room, but through private secret channels.

Fei Wan took the purse, turned it inside out, found the thread hidden in a tiny place and pulled it open, revealing a layer inside the purse.

On the soft and thin straw paper, which is only about an inch thick, are densely drawn symbols.

Fei Wan took a look, crumpled the paper into pieces, and sprinkled it into the soil in the flowerpot as fertilizer.

"The crossbowman who tried to assassinate me in the street on the day of my mother's visit has been tracked down." Fei Wan's face was solemn.

Xiang Yi frowned and asked, "Who on earth dares to touch the Empress?"

Fei Wan sneered, "Think about it, who else would dare to assassinate a concubine on the streets of the Imperial City while she's visiting her parents, and embarrass His Majesty, other than that foolish and reckless fellow?"