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

As soon as Fei Wan saw Zhishu's expression, she guessed her plan.

He shook his head and said, "Don't think too much. Take good care of yourself. It's better than anything else."

Not to mention that the results of the government's investigation were for the emperor to see, and the aggressive response to Lu Guinian's questioning and accusations was not the truth at all.

What does the assassin have to do with the refugees from the famine?

That is the beginning and end of King Rui.

Even if there is really no need to worry about the assassin, there is no need to use the precious "imperial heir" for a deposed queen.

"Sister, Concubine Si..."

Zhishu wanted to say more, but Feiwan just smiled and said, "There's no need to worry about Concubine Si. She's weak and pitiful, deeply affectionate, docile and obedient... these are all things we've left behind. If she wants to learn, then let her. It's time for us to change the way we serve the king."

Zhishu seemed to be thinking: "Change the style? What do you mean, sister?"

"Our Majesty is the most easily disliked. When he finds a new favorite, he'll shower her with rewards and promotions, making her so overjoyed that she forgets who she is. Just when she's happy, he'll suddenly fall for someone else. His moods are fickle, and the grace of heaven is unpredictable. That's exactly what we call him."

That's true.

Zhishu felt that what Sister Zhao said was so accurate.

The emperor, isn’t that the kind of person he is?

After all, the women in the harem are treated as objects.

It’s nothing, since she and Sister Zhao also treat the emperor as an object.

Zhishu understood Feiwan's meaning. "Sister, are you saying that we should also make a fresh start and give him something new all the time? But how should we change it?"

Fei Wan said, "Si Fei used to be upright and virtuous, but now she's showing her true, gentle nature, which is completely different from before, and his interest has been rekindled. I used to be weak and pitiful, so from now on I have to be strong and dignified while also being gentle and graceful."

"Then if I, who used to have a bad temper and was stubborn, suddenly become sensible, maybe that would give him a pleasant surprise?"

"Sister, you should decide for yourself. There are too many sensible people in the palace, and your cold and sharp nature is unique."

The two people were discussing here, Xiangyi was listening carefully and attentively, when suddenly Wu Xiangrong's voice was heard in the yard.

"Sister Zhao, I think I'm going to be in big trouble. Please save me!"

Xiaohui came back from the Ministry of Internal Affairs with a message, and together with Wu Xiangrong's maid, she helped her into the house.

Wu Xiangrong had a sad face and recounted what she had seen and heard in Qingliang Palace after Zhishu left, including the embarrassing childhood incident.

"Your Majesty drove me away. I...what should I do? His Majesty will dislike me and I'll have to live a lonely and miserable life..."

No one in the room wanted to laugh.

But I really couldn't hold it.

Everyone laughed so hard that it took a long time to stop.

Fei Wan and Zhi Shu looked at each other and smiled, "Don't worry, sister. It's okay. If His Majesty was really angry with you, he would have punished you on the spot. How could he allow you to come here?"

"But His Majesty's face was extremely cold at the time, and..."

"That's fine. His Majesty has no time to be angry with you right now. He has plenty of people to be angry with."

It was just as Fei Wan expected.

On this day, when the emperor was walking from the harem to the Chenqian Palace in front, he heard the imperial attendant hurriedly report that when the Duke of Zhenguo was inspecting the capital, he had a conflict with local residents in a certain county, which almost caused a civil uprising.

Another report on flood control in Jiangnan arrived in Beijing. It said that according to Lu Guinian's proposed disaster relief method, using work-for-relief to resettle the victims, things were going smoothly during the autumn when the waters receded. Suddenly, workers at a construction site rose up and burned down the government office. Furthermore, an anti-treasonous manifesto denouncing the emperor was also leaked.

They said that he was "a bastard who came to power, with illegitimate blood, born in the deep palace, raised by women, who was in charge of private affairs, did not practice benevolent governance, and allowed officials to be ruthless and the people to bully and abuse their power."

The emperor was so angry that his face turned pale.

Fei Wan had already learned about these things from sources outside the palace. Since memorials had to go through the cabinet before being submitted, the emperor learned about them even later than Fei Wan did.

Once Lu Guinian surrenders, he is down-to-earth whether doing things or delivering messages.

"Your Majesty, which sister's palace have you been visiting for fun? I have been waiting for you here for a long time."

In Chenqian Palace, the virtuous concubine who had been waiting for a long time came forward. Seeing that the emperor seemed angry, she smiled and teased him.

She had delicate makeup, a graceful figure, and her smile was more charming than ever, with a hint of coquettishness.

She came to deliver food today. In addition to wanting to please the emperor and build a better relationship with him, she also wanted to take the opportunity to test and see if she could get back the power to assist in managing the harem.

"What are you waiting for me for?"

The emperor strode into the hall.

There is wind under your feet.

The virtuous concubine was startled. Seeing the eunuch behind her holding the memorial box, she guessed that the emperor was probably annoyed by state affairs, and hurriedly chased after him and said with a smile:

"I know your majesty is very busy, and I'm worried you're not taking care of your health, so I've ordered some of your favorite dishes to be prepared and sent to you to nourish your body. Your majesty, no matter how busy you are with government affairs, or how those people make you angry, you must take care of yourself."

The emperor sat on the throne and looked at her coldly.

"Duke Zhenguo oppressed the people in Ji County and damaged the reputation of the imperial court. Do you know that?"

The virtuous concubine was shocked.

"Your Majesty... I am in the palace and don't know what's going on outside..."

After a moment's thought, she said in a delicate voice, "Your Majesty, have you verified the truth? I don't understand political affairs, but Concubine Si was deposed as empress just after I exposed her, and now my father has suffered such an unclear thing. I find it strange."

The emperor sneered, "Oh! No matter how long Concubine Si's power is, she can reach as far as Ji County and force the Duke of Zhenguo to marry a commoner girl. If she refuses, she will be killed!"

"His Majesty……"

The virtuous concubine quickly knelt on the ground.

Just as he was about to speak, he was interrupted by the emperor's wave of his hand.

"Cao Bin, send Concubine Xian out!"

"Your Majesty... please..."

Cao Bin lowered his head and begged.

The emperor grabbed the bowl of cold dishes sent by Concubine Xian and threw it at her head, "I asked you to send it, and you still beg her?!"

Cao Bin had vegetable leaves falling all over his arms, but he didn't dare to wipe them off. With a bitter face, he gestured to the two palace maids in the corner of the hall, who quickly "helped" the virtuous concubine out.

Seeing that the emperor was so angry, Concubine Xian didn't dare to say anything more and took her leave.

As she left, she whispered to Cao Bin, her eyes threatening: "When His Majesty calms down, let me know!"

Cao Bin bowed his head.

He bowed and entered the hall.

He understood better than Concubine Xian that the Emperor wasn't really angry with her, but was actually angered by the manifesto. It was all because Concubine Xian had come at the wrong time, and with the Emperor and Concubine Si having been at loggerheads for the past two days, the incident with the Duke of Zhenguo had become the fuse that ignited the Emperor's anger.

Our Majesty likes concubines with simple minds.

You're just pretending, why don't you just pretend to be simple?

He had to allude to Concubine Si as soon as he opened his mouth.

This just happened to run into His Majesty's wrath.

Cao Bin secretly pondered who he should recommend to sleep with His Majesty tonight to appease His Majesty. Otherwise, His Majesty would always be so angry, and the people in his presence would suffer.

This person must be docile, simple, and capable of making His Majesty feel comfortable...