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

Zhishu was happy, and Xiangyi and Xiaohui also became excited again.

But Fei Wan hesitated for a moment and said, "I'm afraid Concubine Yue will be the queen."

The three of them were puzzled.

If the emperor wants to make Concubine Yue his empress, he shouldn't demote her.

"If you don't demote me, how can you shut up those who are impeaching the Duke of Zhenguo?"

While defending the city, the Duke of Zhenguo did indeed do some unethical things. For example, he failed to provide timely assistance to the soldiers under the Li family banner. He also allowed some of his family members to flee the city during the chaos, which was suspected of being disloyal.

It's just that for things like this, there are always excuses.

The delay in rescue was due to the dire situation, and as commander, he had to consider the overall situation. His family's departure from the city occurred without his knowledge, and he subsequently ordered their prompt return and imposed family discipline. Several other offenses can also be explained.

The court was arguing over whether he was guilty or not, and it all depended on whether the emperor wanted to punish him in the end.

If the emperor wanted to punish him, he could convict him of a serious crime. If he didn't want to punish him, he could choose to believe his explanation.

Moreover, his crime had no direct connection with Concubine Yue, who nearly died at the hands of her enemies in the palace.

Concubine Yue asked to be punished, which was a virtuous act.

Not only can she shut others up, but she can also show that she is a man of great righteousness. As long as the Duke of Zhenguo's crime is not serious, it is only a matter of time before Concubine Yue ascends to the throne.

"The demotion of Concubine Ke Yue is a stain on her reputation. If we make her the empress, how can we convince the people?" Zhishu frowned.

"This is the difference between Your Majesty and the previous kings of Daliang." Fei Wan had a faint smile on his face.

Although emperors of Daliang throughout the dynasties liked to strike a balance, with the harem connected to the previous dynasty, this tradition has been taken to the extreme in the hands of the current emperor.

Perhaps the Queen Mother suppressed him too much, and in the process of opposing the Queen Mother, he developed the habit of promoting and demoting concubines in order to influence the previous dynasty.

As a result, the promotion and demotion of concubines in the palace was very flexible, with no rules, and seemed to be entirely based on his whims. It was common for someone to be promoted today, demoted tomorrow, and promoted again the day after tomorrow.

So all officials got used to it.

Is there a stain on being demoted?

His Majesty has always acted as he pleases, which makes it difficult for court officials to take him too seriously in dealing with the concubines!

Fei Wan told Zhishu to wait and see if Concubine Yue would be the empress in the end. "She was demoted to bear the guilt. Once this matter is resolved, it will be a natural thing for His Majesty to enthrone her."

Zhishu listened and just pondered silently.

Things that don't go against common sense seem to make sense after Sister Zhao explains them.

The mind of a monarch is hard to predict, and the current emperor's thoughts seem particularly hard to predict.

Sister Zhao is always more accurate than her in this regard.

But this time, she would rather her sister not make the right judgment. If Sister Zhao could enter Fengyi Palace, how wonderful it would be!

"Don't worry, it's not the right time yet. We don't have enough strength yet."

Fei Wan noticed the disappointment in the faces of Zhishu, Xiangyi and the others, and comforted them with a smile.

When the time comes, it will not be difficult to become a queen.

Just continue to lie dormant at this time.

……

When Zhishu left Chunxi Palace and arrived in front of the emperor, the afternoon sunlight was at its warmest.

Normally, the emperor would have woken up from his nap at this time and had a moment to change his clothes and wash up.

She planned to go in at this time to deliver snacks and express her gratitude.

The snacks were brought from Chunxi Palace, and they could also be used to tell the emperor about Sister Zhao's injury and her concern for His Majesty.

But when he arrived outside Chen Qian Palace, he was unable to enter.

The Duke of Zhenguo is inside.

Cao Bin was waiting outside the palace gate, not inside. He took the box that Zhishu brought and asked her to go back first with a smile.

"Your Majesty, will this meeting take a long time? If not, I will wait in the side hall for a while."

"My lord...I don't know. But His Majesty has ordered that no one should be seen."

"I wanted to show Your Majesty my new dress, but it seems like it's my bad luck." Zhishu looked disappointed.

Cao Bin chuckled softly and said, "My lord, please return. When His Majesty is done with his work, I will pass on your message to His Majesty."

"Thank you, father-in-law."

Zhishu was very friendly to Cao Bin and her attitude was better than ever.

The demotion of Concubine Yue and the return of the Duke of Zhenguo to the Emperor had changed her mind. She had originally planned to thank the Emperor and leave, but now she wanted to come back in the evening to stay with His Majesty for a while and get the latest information.

Let’s see if there is still hope for Sister Zhao.

After saying a few words at the door, Zhishu actually pricked up her ears to listen carefully to the movements in the hall, but was disappointed to find that she could hear nothing.

Had to leave.

It’s not that she has poor hearing.

Even if Fei Wan came, she wouldn't be able to hear it.

It was because the emperor and the Duke of Zhenguo were talking in the partition room at the west end, so their voices were not loud.

"Lord Yan, may I trust you and entrust you with this important task?"

He stood with his hands behind his back, and behind him was a large landscape painting covering the wall.

The emperor looked at the Duke of Zhenguo and asked with a faint smile.