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

"Sister Su, I've been thinking about Concubine Zhao's health, so I've been wanting to come over. But I was worried about disturbing her rest, so I've been hesitating for so long that I've finally arrived."

When Chen Cairen saw Yu Sujin talking to her, she immediately rushed ahead of Liu Changzai and held Yu Sujin's hand affectionately.

He also called her "Sister Su" in a particularly intimate way.

What a coincidence, Yu Sujin thought to herself, I am just like you, I also want to stay in Chunxi Palace all the time, but I am afraid that if I try to curry favor with my elder sister too much, she will dislike me and it will be counterproductive.

I just happened to enter the house right after you.

However, Yu Sujin would not tell Chen Cairen her true thoughts.

She had to confirm her identity as the favorite concubine's younger sister.

"Sister Chen, why are you so polite?" She smiled and took Chen Cairen's arm, enthusiastically pulling her to sit on the chair. "Eldest sister said the other day that although we hadn't been together much before, we felt like old friends the moment we met that night. She really wants to visit more often, but she's worried about what others will say..."

Chen Cairen feigned surprise, "What are you talking about? Empress Zhao is such a good person, but I don't know who is always making up stories about her behind her back. They are just bored."

Liu Changzai's face turned red.

She felt that Chen Cairen was trying to manipulate her in front of her.

Yu Sujin sighed, looking embarrassed. "Eldest sister has been promoted to noble concubine, and not long after, to concubine, and has been ordered to assist in the management of the harem. Sister Chen doesn't know that some people say behind her back that she is relying on her favor and power to form cliques, so she always gives small favors to others."

"What nonsense!" Liu Changzai interrupted Chen Cairen, "Empress Zhao is clearly impartial and considerate of the difficulties faced by those below her. That's why, while assisting, she always strives to provide more food, clothing, and other expenses for us concubines of lower rank. If you want to form cliques, why would you choose anyone else? Why would you choose someone like me who has slandered her? The Empress is always impartial, and her rewards and punishments are clear and aboveboard!"

Chen Cairen was unwilling to be left behind and hurriedly said, "Sister Su, who is gossiping behind my back? Tell me and I'll go find them and have a fight! I despise those people who gossip about me. They can gossip about anyone, but not about Concubine Zhao. They're damaging the righteousness of the harem!"

Fei Wanxin said, okay, I have become the main person in the harem.

What a bold choice of words.

I have received your enthusiasm for flattery.

If you want to work under me, keep up this passion and don’t stop!

"Well, why are you telling them all this? It's a rare occasion for us all to get together and have fun. Susu, take Xiangyi to get some tea and snacks. Pick out the most exquisite and carefully crafted snacks and serve them to entertain Chen Cairen and Liu Changzai."

Fei Wan smiled and gave instructions gently and considerately.

These words made the three of them secretly happy.

Chen and Liu were delighted with Fei Wan's courteous hospitality and felt that their efforts in currying favor were not in vain.

Yu Sujin was happy that her elder sister ordered her to do work in front of outsiders, thinking that this was the only way to distinguish between close and distant relatives.

Yi Shi Xiangyi and Yu Sujin set out the tea and snacks, and they sat around chatting, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

Chen Cairen and Liu Changzai were secretly competing with each other. One praised Feiwan for her beauty and kindness, while the other praised Feiwan for her tolerance and generosity. They also mentioned the words they had vaguely heard outside the door just now, praising Feiwan for her kindness in treating the deposed Queen Sifei, and so on.

Yu Sujin was not far behind.

From time to time, he would guide the direction of the conversation, letting Chen and Liu express their opinions, and he would speak up for Fei Wan's reputation.

As he was speaking, Liu Changzai suddenly lowered his voice in a mysterious tone.

"...I vaguely heard something. It was said that on the night it rained, His Majesty went to Fengyi Palace and stayed in the bedroom with the Empress, no, and Concubine Si, for most of the night. I think they even asked for water. Some palace servants gossiped behind his back, saying that Concubine Si was able to please the Lord and that's why she saved her life."

Chen Cairen's face immediately darkened. "What nonsense is this? Do you think our emperor is a lustful and incompetent ruler? Who told you that, Concubine Liu? You should have sent the person who was gossiping to the Palace Administration Department and taught them some manners! How dare you bring such talk to Concubine Zhao and cause her trouble? The emperor has forgiven her and promoted you, and yet you're causing her such trouble."

Liu Changzai's face flushed red. "No, that's not what I meant. I just..."

"Forget it, let's not argue over these worthless things." Fei Wan interrupted in time, sternly speaking, "But the habit of gossiping in the palace really needs to be stopped. The Imperial Concubine and Concubine Qing and the others should discuss a set of rules to see how to control it."

Several people quickly stood up and responded, "Yes."

At this time, Xiangyi came in to report that Miss Ying had arrived.

“…It’s a bit hasty.”

As they were talking, Zhishu had already rushed in.

His eyes were red and his face looked very ugly.

"All of you go out, I want to talk to Sister Zhao!"

She was rude to the people in the room.

No one dared to stay any longer and quickly bowed and said goodbye.

Even if he wanted to curry favor with Fei Wan, he dared not offend Zhi Shu, because everyone knew that she was now a noble lady in the palace.

Fei Wan held Zhishu's hand to comfort her, and said to Chen and Liu with a smile, "I see you all like these snacks, so take some before you go. Xiangyi, pack some snacks for the ladies. Also, Concubine Liu's hairpin is old, go to the box and pick out two good ones for her, pure gold and inlaid with gems. Pick out a few for Concubine Chen as well."

Where the money is, there the care is.

The best and most direct way to win people's hearts is to give them money and gold.

Chen and Liu were indeed overjoyed. They thanked her repeatedly and followed Xiang Yi closely.

Yu Sujin found that her elder sister had no intention of giving her the jewelry, and felt a little disappointed. She suppressed her frustration and followed the others.

After Xiangyi sent the two away and gave her a box of snacks and two hairpins, Yu Sujin's loss was slightly relieved.

"How can I get it? My eldest sister only said it would be given to Sisters Chen and Liu."

Xiang Yi smiled and said, "The Queen has even given gifts to outsiders, so how could there be no share for you, my lady? Naturally, I want this servant to pick out something better for you, but I can't say it in front of them."

The word "outsider" deeply touched Yu Sujin's heart.

Yu Sujin happily accepted it.

Seeing that the quality of the hairpins and rings was better than the ones given to Chen and Liu, I felt very relieved.

After seeing her off, Xiangyi returned to the house to report to Feiwan.

The master and servant are in perfect harmony with each other, and just a glance is enough.

Zhishu had already wiped away the tears from her eyes. In fact, she had been pretending. She pretended for the emperor and Concubine Si, for everyone she met along the way, and for Concubine Chen and the others.

Now that we are the only ones in the room, there is no need to pretend anymore.

"Concubine Si Zheng is quite capable. When I saw her with His Majesty, I realized that without the constraints of her status as empress, she was like a fish in water, able to control herself freely and control herself as well as we are."

Zhishu didn't blush when talking about this kind of thing.

After thinking for a moment, he added, "Oh, right. I overheard a few words from the window. She called Your Majesty 'Yulang'."

Xiangyi grinned, with goose bumps all over her body: "Ah..."

Fei Wan told Zhishu what Concubine Liu said.

The concubine misses her master and calls for water in the middle of the night.

It seems that the deposed Queen Zheng designed a new way of survival for herself.

"Her 'indefensible' was waiting here."

In Chenqian Palace, facing the aggressive evidence of Concubine Xian, Concubine Si did not argue a word, but only talked about emotions and friendship.

Then she used her friendship and body to entangle the emperor.

To entangle the emperor's heart.

Echoing each other.

This way, Fei Wan curled her lips, which is somewhat similar to herself.

Zhishu sarcastically said, "Your Majesty is fed up with Concubine Si's pretentiousness, but seeing her so pure and innocent, how could he not be completely captivated? Looking at this scene, I'm afraid he'll continue to pamper her for a while, as if he's got a new lover."

She also realized that Concubine Si had learned Sister Zhao's tactics and might be another formidable opponent.

At this time, Sister Zhao's status was equal to that of Concubine Si. She no longer had the advantage of being bullied as a lower-ranking person. Instead, Concubine Si became the pitiful one because she was deposed at the beginning.

In addition, the virtuous concubine was watching closely.

Sister Zhao and her situation did not seem to improve because of the incident of the queen being deposed.

"Sister, I was just about to ask you, didn't they find out that the people who tried to assassinate you on the day you came to visit your parents were members of the refugees and bandits from the south? Is that true?"

Zhishu came up with an idea in an instant.

If it was really a refugee assassination, and not some bad guy in the court or the palace targeting Sister Zhao, then the "fetus" in her belly would not need to be used to avenge the assassin.

It’s just right to deal with Concubine Si.

Anyway, this baby is fake, so it’s better to have an abortion as soon as possible. You can’t wait for a few more days and make people wonder why she doesn’t show her pregnancy.