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

"Your Majesty, the guards at Chunxi Palace have reported that Consort Chun wants to see Your Majesty, saying she was assaulted by Consort Zhao. Please give your Majesty's instructions on what to do."

Fengyi Palace.

Bai Lu reported to the Queen.

The Queen frowned: "What exactly happened?"

There are spies in Chunxi Palace, and the Queen asked about the truth, not what Yu Tingjin said.

She was very disappointed with Yu Tingjin.

Bai Lu shook her head and said, "We don't know the truth yet. Zhao Cairen went to visit Chun Zhaoyi today, supposedly to clear up a misunderstanding regarding witchcraft. No one else was in the room. After Zhao Cairen left, Chun Zhaoyi was unconscious for most of the day before waking up. When she woke up, she started making a scene, claiming she'd been beaten and was trying to commit suicide. The guards, fearing trouble, came to consult the Empress."

The Queen sighed wearily.

"Someone go and give her some words of advice."

As for whether Chun Zhaoyi would listen to the advice, whether she would continue to make trouble, and what the consequences would be, the Queen had been outside for a long time last night and caught a cold, and was feeling unwell, so she couldn't do anything about it for the time being.

If Zhao Cairen is punished for this in the end, it will be attributed to Chun Zhaoyi's ability.

If Chun Zhaoyi was punished herself, it was because she was not as skilled as others and she could not blame anyone else.

Bai Lu understood what his master meant.

This is to let Chun Zhaoyi and Zhao Xiaozhu fight to see who is stronger.

So he called the most unintelligent maid in Fengyi Palace to persuade Chun Zhaoyi.

It's called persuasion.

Actually exciting.

Waiting for Chun Zhaoyi to make things bigger.

As a result, by the evening, Yu Tingjin still hadn't made any big noise.

After dinner, the Queen asked what was going on in Chunxi Palace.

Bai Lu reported with a puzzled look on his face, "After we sent people there, Concubine Chun was very violent. She repeatedly bumped into the guards' swords and almost caused a big incident. Later..."

"how?"

"Later, Princess Zhao came upon hearing the news and brought a nun from the Buddhist temple to chant Buddhist scriptures for Consort Chun. She said that when Consort Chun was in the Minister's Residence, she would calm down after listening to Buddhist scriptures whenever she got angry. As it turned out, after the nun had been chanting for a while, Consort Chun actually calmed down and Princess Zhao persuaded her to go back to her room and sleep."

Not only Bai Lu was surprised and puzzled.

Even the queen was surprised when she heard it.

"Go to Chunxi Palace later and give some calming incense to Consort Chun."

This is to let Bai Lu go and see what is going on in person.

It is better to go and check it out directly than to listen to the report from the subordinates.

The egret agreed and went to look for Xiang.

But the queen changed her mind.

"Forget it, I'll go tomorrow."

Last night, she sided with Yu Tingjin in the witchcraft incident. Although she acted carefully, the emperor was perceptive and seemed to have noticed it.

Originally, the fifteenth day of the full moon was the day when the emperor came to Fengyi Palace.

But before dinner, someone came to the imperial court to tell him that the emperor was busy with government affairs and would not come tonight.

The most depressing thing is the pretentious indifference.

The Queen didn't want to do anything more to displease the Emperor.

Looking at the empty bed in the bedroom, the queen swallowed her sigh.

Sit quietly in front of the window.

"Your Majesty, Yuan Ronghua has come to see you. He said he had made a few new purses as a tribute to you."

The Queen recalled that after the witchcraft incident last night, this Yuan had escorted her all the way back to Fengyi Palace before leaving, showing the utmost respect and concern.

"Tell her to come in."

At one moment, a young woman in a light green eight-treasure Xiang skirt walked into the hall and bowed respectfully.

"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Empress, and may Her Majesty be blessed with good health. I heard that Her Majesty was ill, so I sent you a few purses to cheer you up. If I can make Her Majesty even a little bit happy, it would be a blessing for me."

The queen's depressed mood was slightly relieved by this timely flattery.

"You have a heart."

Yuan Ronghua presented several purses with exquisite embroidery and unique and cute shapes with both hands.

The Queen smiled and nodded in approval, "It's indeed very good. Your embroidery skills are among the best among the concubines."

"I don't deserve it."

Yuan Ronghua smiled and said, "When I was selected for the imperial concubine's selection, Her Majesty praised the embroidery on my clothes. I have been in the palace for more than a year, and I still receive Her Majesty's praise, which shows that my embroidery skills have not declined at all."

"It's been over a year since the last talent show." The Queen lamented the passing of time.

She took great pains to select several women from among the concubines to train and support, but in the end only Yu Tingjin won the emperor's favor.

But he was suddenly punished by the emperor.

A waste of her effort.

"That's right. Over a year has flown by in the blink of an eye," Yuan Ronghua continued. "I still remember how nervous I was when I stood in the palace with Concubine Chun. She came from a good family and had been so likable since she was a child. I thought I'd never be able to compete with her and that I wouldn't be chosen this time. But fortunately, Her Majesty noticed my embroidery and gave me a plaque. My whole family is grateful to Her Majesty for this honor!"

This statement means something.

The queen looked at her deeply.

I know that she wants to fill Shangyu Tingjin's position and be a loyal servant under your command.

The timing was perfect.

The Queen said gently, "Your Majesty has been busy with official duties tonight and has probably neglected sleep and food. Please go to the Imperial Kitchen and see if there's anything suitable to bring to His Majesty as a midnight snack."

Yuan Ronghua knelt down in surprise and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your support. I will serve you wholeheartedly!"

The queen looked at Yuan Ronghua's bright face and knew that no matter who won or lost between Yu Tingjin and Fei Wan, she would have to support a few new arms.

This one is pretty good.

"Get up. You just said that you and Chun Zhaoyi have known each other since childhood?"

Yuan Ronghua knew what the Queen was going to ask, so she stood up and pretended to chat, "Yes, I often see her at boudoir gatherings. Although we're not close friends, we're familiar with her. Before, there wasn't a talented woman named Zhao among her maids. She suddenly appeared two years ago. I heard some strange things at the time, but I don't know if I should tell you about it..."

The queen smiled but said nothing.

Yuan Ronghua observed the empress's expression, moved closer, and whispered, "At that time, someone heard Chun Zhaoyi secretly calling Zhao Cairen "sister." Also, there was a Zen Master Huizhen at Baoning Temple in the capital..."

After Yuan Ronghua left.

The queen ordered Bai Lu.

"Tomorrow, I'll ask someone to go to Baoning Temple and ask the nun about Ms. Zhao's background."

The egret responded.

I was secretly shocked.

I didn’t expect there was such a section!

If it's true, as Yuan Ronghua said, that Zhao Cairen and Chun Zhaoyi are sisters...

Chun Zhaoyi and Zhao Cairen have been in the palace as master and servant for more than a year, but they are guilty of deceiving the emperor!

If His Majesty knew about this, it would be difficult to explain!

"My lord, are you still going to the Emperor's presence to express your gratitude today?"

In Guanlan Courtyard, Xia He saw Fei Wan getting ready to go to bed, and thought she had forgotten that someone had come to deliver something from the imperial court during the day, and she said she would go to express her gratitude later.

Fei Wan said, "No, it's getting late. It's not too late to go another day."

Xia He had never seen a master who could change his mind.

All the ladies and concubines in the palace would quickly look for opportunities to see the emperor and express their gratitude after receiving rewards.

Fei Wan did it on purpose.

She had just recovered from a serious illness and her injuries were still there. She said she would go but didn't go. It was because she suddenly felt unwell, so it was not her fault.

She didn't want the emperor to see her too often recently.

Firstly, to avoid favor and limelight, and secondly, to keep men on their toes.

But avoiding favor doesn't mean she does nothing.

The key thing is to do it as soon as possible.

"Go and give these two letters to Derong at Chengshun Gate, and have him deliver them before the palace gates are locked."

Fei Wan called Xiao Hui and gave her secret instructions.

She was no longer Yu Tingjin's humble maid.

With the emperor's favor.

Then it’s time to shake up the matter of identity.

Her identity as the daughter of a minister will allow her to go further.

Today, Chun Zhaoyi wanted to file a complaint, but she gave up because she quietly threatened to reveal the identities of her sisters.

The nun's chanting is useless, threats are the most effective.

Yu Tingjin is afraid of this.

She just wanted to make him afraid to the end!