"Where is Zhao Chang now?"

In Fengyi Palace, the Queen heard about Fei Wan's bestowal of the title. After a long silence, she asked.

The maid Bai Lu quickly replied, "Still in front of the emperor."

The Queen smiled faintly: "It can be seen that she is very much favored by His Majesty."

Yesterday during the day, the emperor summoned the newlyweds to accompany him and had them stay overnight. He hasn't let them go yet today.

During this period, the oral order for Concubine Chun's punishment turned into an imperial decree, and the newcomer was given a resounding title.

This newcomer has a strong momentum.

The queen took the flower scissors and slowly arranged the newly picked peonies in the beauty vase.

Peonies bloom in spring, and although it is summer now, it is not the flowering season, the imperial flower room in the palace can cultivate them all year round, ensuring that there are fresh flowers available in Fengyi Palace every day.

Only the true national color of peony can move the capital when the flowers bloom.

This is the Queen's favorite flower.

After finishing, the queen put down the scissors and asked the maid, "Does it look good?"

Bai Lu guessed her mistress's intentions and replied docilely, "Your Majesty's flower arrangements are always superb, so how could they not be beautiful? Moreover, peonies are magnificently beautiful, unlike those vulgar, colorful ones, and are most befitting of Your Majesty's status."

The Queen smiled and said, "I heard that this morning, the two pots of weeping cherry blossoms in the Imperial Flower Room were moved to Chenqian Palace?"

"Yes."

"Your Majesty never pays attention to flowers. It must have been given to Concubine Zhao."

"My lady..."

That was one of the flowers that the Queen was going to place at the Queen Mother's birthday banquet. She had already chosen it, but had not informed the people in the Imperial Flower Room yet.

Who knew it was taken away.

Bai Lu was afraid that her mistress would be unhappy, so she advised, "I'll go to the flower room another day and pick out a few more rare flowers. If the Imperial Flower Room doesn't have any, I can go outside the palace and look for flowers that will please the Empress Dowager."

The Queen smiled and said, "Two pots of flowers are worthless. I don't take it seriously. Your Majesty has found a lovely bride. I am so happy for Your Majesty."

That being said.

There was still a hint of bitterness in her smile.

After a pause, she stood up, washed and changed her clothes, and asked Bai Lu to find some beautiful clothes and jewelry from the private storeroom.

"Let's go, let's go to the Imperial Court and join in the fun and have some fun with His Majesty."

The Empress's carriage, carried by eight men, meandered through the neat and wide corridors of the inner palace. Wherever it passed, the palace maids bowed their heads and shouted "Long Live the Empress!"

The queen solemnly accepted the kneeling worship of everyone.

After entering Chen Qian Palace, he put aside all his dignity, bowed, and his face showed gentleness and his eyes were warm.

In front of the emperor, she was a virtuous and considerate wife.

"I heard that Your Majesty had a new bride, so I came to congratulate you and see if Zhao Changzai needs anything. I will personally help with her arrangements so that Your Majesty can rest assured."

She walked forward and affectionately took Fei Wan's hand, pulling Fei Wan up from her kneeling position.

Fei Wan's face turned pale and she forced a smile to say thank you.

Xiao Yu said from the side: "She has an injury on her hand, Queen, please be careful."

"It's okay, the Queen didn't touch my injury." Fei Wan explained hurriedly.

In fact, it hurts when I touch it.

But she couldn't tell.

A trace of embarrassment flashed across the queen's face.

It was embarrassing for the emperor to remind a low-ranking concubine in person.

"It was my negligence. Zhao Changzai suffered greatly, but fortunately, Your Majesty has shown mercy. This can be considered a blessing in disguise."

The Queen maintained a proper smile and ordered people to give the prepared gift to Fei Wan. She also said many words of comfort and encouragement, and assured the Emperor that Fei Wan would be properly accommodated.

Xiao Yu nodded: "The Queen has always been meticulous. I feel at ease with you here."

"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. This is what I, your concubine, should do."

There was a hint of genuine joy in the Queen's smile.

It was fleeting, but Fei Wan saw it clearly.

She immediately understood that the Queen truly cared about the Emperor. Even a small word of affirmation made the Queen extremely happy.

It also proves once again that the queen is not favored.

It is because we have so little that we rejoice over even the smallest bit of grace.

So, how genuine were the Queen's earnest encouragement and concern for her?

It was just a show in front of the emperor.

But, who wouldn't do it?

Fei Wan expressed her gratitude to the Queen repeatedly with sincerity and fear.

The emperor had a harmonious and happy life with his wives and concubines.

Xiao Yu had government affairs to attend to, and several ministers were waiting outside to see him. He had originally wanted to keep Fei Wan in Chenqian Palace for another night, but the Empress was willing to escort Fei Wan back personally, and Fei Wan herself refused to stay any longer, fearing that she would disturb him from handling military and national affairs.

"Then, Queen, please escort her back properly for me. Once we get to Chunxi Palace, we should give those people a good beating."

The Queen responded gently, "Your Majesty, rest assured. As the acting concubine of the Six Palaces, I should have done everything properly and not caused Your Majesty any worries. This time, Zhao Changzai was injured, which was my fault. I will definitely be more careful in the future and work hard to share Your Majesty's worries."

On the way back to Chunxi Palace.

The queen did not ride in the imperial carriage, but took Fei Wan with her.

The palace maids held up umbrellas to shield their heads from the scorching sun.

But it was hot in midsummer and their clothes got wet quickly.

The queen didn't care and just chatted with him gently.

He asked about Fei Wan's injury, her age and preferences, what she wanted after her promotion, and whether she was afraid of her former master, Concubine Chun.

Fei Wan knew that everything that happened before was just a prelude, and what the Queen really cared about was her relationship with Yu Tingjin.

I replied respectfully, "Although the Imperial Concubine may have a bad temper sometimes, she has always treated me very well. Now that I have been given a title, once her anger has subsided, she will surely be happy for me."

The Queen gently patted the back of Fei Wan's hand and nodded, saying, "You are such a sensible child, I didn't notice it before. I have seen you speak and act these past half days, and you seem to be more stable than the Imperial Concubine. She is still too childish and sometimes too willful. I will discipline her strictly.

From now on, you will live together in Chunxi Palace, so you must support each other. Don't worry, I guarantee that you will have everything that the Imperial Concubine has."

This is an ambiguous assurance.

If someone is a little confused, they might think that the Queen will support her just like she supported Yu Tingjin.

Fei Wan knew that the Queen just didn't want her and Yu Tingjin to fight each other and lose their arms.

She immediately bowed to the Empress with deep gratitude: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will certainly follow your instructions and get along well with the Imperial Concubine."

The queen nodded in satisfaction.

After sending Fei Wan back to Chunxi Palace, he stood in the yard and reprimanded Yu Tingjin in front of all the palace maids, asking her to reflect on herself in the room.

Then he went to Fei Wan's Guanlan Courtyard in person, called the eunuch in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and ordered him to purchase more things and manpower.

Leave only after everything is handled properly.

With the attention of the emperor and empress, things from the Imperial Household Department were delivered continuously until dusk that day.

There were also many palace servants busy inside and outside, helping Fei Wan clean up the house.

By the time everything was arranged, it was dark.

There was an endless stream of concubines coming to the palace to congratulate and form relationships, especially Linglong from Changle Palace, who came to present a generous gift on behalf of Concubine Xian and talked for a long time.

Fei Wan was overwhelmed by this.

Until someone from the imperial court came and told Fei Wan to rest well and not to be disturbed by anyone else.

Guanlanyuan finally became quiet.

She had been busy all day, injured, sore and tired.

I didn't even have the energy to take a good look at my newly renovated residence.

He dismissed all the new palace maids and returned to his inner room alone. He extinguished the lights and candles and lay down to rest.

After days of hard work and careful planning, there were finally some results.

Fei Wan relaxed for a while and fell asleep quickly.

Silent night.

Bright moon and fresh breeze.

The fragrance of flowers came in through the window and mixed with the aroma of the exquisite snacks bestowed by the emperor on the brocade table. It was so sweet that it only made people's dreams more sound.

The third watch.

Sleep with the palace together.

The palace maids on duty couldn't help feeling sleepy and lazy.

The door to Feiwan's inner room opened a crack silently.

Such a small gap.

No one is allowed in, not even cats or dogs.

In the dark room, there was an extremely subtle rustling sound...

"His Majesty!"

The next morning, Xiao Yu was half asleep and was being dressed by the eunuchs.

Cao Bin was called out of the hall by his apprentice. After listening to the report, he quickly returned to the inner hall without even touching the ground.

"Ok?"

Xiao Yu was still sleepy and was dissatisfied with Cao Bin's hurried pace.

"Your Majesty... Princess Zhao of the Guanlan Courtyard of Chunxi Palace was bitten by a vicious creature last night... She developed a high fever and is now unconscious..."

"what?!"

Xiao Yu stood up, all sleepiness gone.

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