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

"Don't worry, sister, I will definitely do it!"

Concubine Wu hesitated for only a moment.

I quickly made up my mind.

Make a firm statement.

Fei Wan smiled faintly, turned back and held Concubine Wu's hand: "Then I will rely on you today, sister."

Concubine Wu shook hands tightly and said, "I need to rely on my sister."

This is not a compliment.

She had a shadow over going to Changle Palace.

Ever since Yu Tingjin left her there and made her kneel in the rain as punishment, that place had become her nightmare.

If Fei Wan hadn't brought her along, she wouldn't have wanted to bring bad luck upon herself!

But she knew in her heart that she had to go this time. Otherwise, no matter how favored Fei Wan was, she was not as powerful as the Xian Fei and others. She could only protect her for a day or two, but could she protect her for a lifetime?

I have to resolve this grudge with Concubine Xian.

As for if this trip reassures the virtuous concubine but offends the queen...

But Concubine Wu couldn't care less.

She couldn't just retreat after surrendering, otherwise she would be courting death.

*

"Empress Xianfei, Empress Lan Zhaoyi, and Empress Jianpin, I greet all the ladies. May the ladies be well and healthy."

Arrived at Changle Palace.

Fei Wan and Concubine Wu bowed to the people who were playing mahjong.

Concubine Xian is the highest-ranking concubine in the palace besides the Empress and Concubine Qing. It is necessary etiquette for Fei Wan to meet Concubine Xian after formally meeting the Empress.

The virtuous concubine held a few cards in her hand, pursed her lips and thought for a while, then quietly discussed with the maid about what cards to play. Finally, she played the cards and looked up at the two people standing in the hall.

"Look at me, I was so busy playing cards that I didn't even realize Sister Zhao was here. What are you all standing there for? Don't you know how to help Sister Zhao up?"

Fei Wan and Concubine Wu's legs were sore from squatting.

Was then helped up.

I know that Concubine Xian did this on purpose.

No one dared to neglect him and stood respectfully by.

"Bring a stool for my sister Zhao, you bunch of stupid servants."

After a long time, Concubine Xian played a few games before letting Fei Wan sit down.

Fei Wan sat halfway down the table and asked Xiao Hui to deliver the prepared gifts to Concubine Xian and the others.

"I am humble and have nothing to offer to you ladies."

They were all bonsai ornaments sent to Guanlanyuan by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. They were inlaid with pearls and jade. Although they were not expensive, they were not cheap either.

However, the virtuous concubines had seen many good things and did not take these things seriously.

The virtuous concubine asked someone to take the things and focused on playing cards.

Concubine Jian glanced at the jade bonsai Fei Wan had given her and jokingly said, "Why didn't Lady Zhao bring that East Sea Ice Pearl so we can see it too?"

Deliberately causing trouble.

Fei Wan stood up and said softly, "Your Majesty gave it to me. I have placed it in the closet and dare not take it out easily. I am afraid that if I accidentally break it, I will not be able to explain to Your Majesty."

Concubine Jian raised her eyebrows.

She glanced at Concubine Wu, who had been collectively ignored by them since she entered the room, and all new and old grudges arose.

Fei Wan had snatched Concubine Wu from her before, and now she's saying something like "things are precious, but they're lightly handled"...

Concubine Jian laughed and said, "It is indeed a valuable thing. Our Concubine Xian has never even played with it."

Fei Wan knew that she was deliberately provoking him.

But not afraid either.

Because what she said just now was also intended to provoke Concubine Jian.

No matter how low Fei Wan's position is, she is still a newly favored person. When she comes to Concubine Xian, who is in a high position and has great power, it is okay for her to show her some color.

Concubine Jian was a person who was not favored in the least, whose family background was also ordinary among the noble ladies, and who relied on Concubine Xian to get some small glory. She couldn't jump out to cause trouble.

Fei Wan is here today to show goodwill.

I'm not here to show weakness.

If she is too weak, the virtuous concubine will not appreciate her flattery.

"Her Majesty the Virtuous Consort has helped me many times. I have long wanted to give her all the good things, but I was afraid of offending her. Today, Her Majesty the Virtuous Consort asked for the pearls, which is exactly what I want.

I dare not walk around holding the pearl by myself, so please ask Madam Jian to go back with me and bring the pearl to Madam Xianfei, so that I can fulfill my wish, okay?

As he said this, he bowed to Concubine Jian, showing great sincerity.

Concubine Jian's expression brightened.

There was a hint of scrutiny and disdain in the look he gave Fei Wan.

He is indeed a dishonest thing!

No wonder the old master got into trouble!

He actually said that she deliberately helped Concubine Xian to snatch the pearl.

That was a gift from the emperor. If the reputation of her trying to steal it got out, how could she succeed?

It not only offended the emperor, but also discredited the virtuous concubine.

"Ms. Zhao has a sharp tongue. Why were you so timid when we first met in Fengyi Palace? Were you pretending to be weak and pitiful?"

Fei Wan was stunned.

Eyes full of surprise and grievance.

It seems that he has no idea why the other person is talking like that.

"Your Majesty? I just wanted to express my admiration and gratitude to the Concubine Xian. Did you misunderstand me? I was recently promoted and have little experience. I don't understand what Concubine Jian is talking about..."

How could she let Concubine Jian accuse her of having a bad mouth!

She started out by being weak and docile.

Concubine Jian raised her eyebrows. "Whether you really don't understand or are you pretending not to understand, there are always people who are clear-headed and have bright eyes. You can pretend for a while, but you can't pretend forever. Don't you agree, Zhao Cairen?"

Fei Wan nodded innocently: "That's exactly what happens."

After a brief confrontation, Fei Wan knew when to stop. She didn't want to get entangled with Concubine Jian for too long.

He immediately began to express his gratitude to Concubine Xian.

The thanks were more sincere and moving than before in Fengyi Palace.

It’s because everyone here is from the virtuous concubine faction, so there’s no need to consider the queen’s face.

She deliberately emphasized her injuries and her illness, saying that she needed recuperation and could not accompany the emperor in the near future, in order to alleviate the jealousy of the virtuous concubine.

Compared to her frequent support in front of others, today, Concubine Xian was not very enthusiastic towards her, but instead deliberately ignored her. Concubine Jian's targeting was also tacitly approved by Concubine Xian.

This is a woman's jealousy, and it is also the reason why there is no need to confront the Queen today. Fei Wan knows that she is not worthy of making the Queen feel aggrieved at the moment, so she will not be treated as a virtuous concubine.

The relationships in the palace are just so realistic.

Unless she could make Concubine Xian understand that she would never surrender to the Queen.

With a subtle wink, Fei Wan signaled Concubine Wu to come on stage.

Talk about the agreed topic.

Concubine Wu immediately clenched her fists, ready to take the risk of speaking.

But at this time, Concubine Jian spoke again.

He laughed and said, "Since Consort Zhao is so injured and ill, I think she is indeed unfit to serve the emperor. Your Majesty, why don't you tell the Imperial Household Department to hang Consort Zhao's green card for a year or so so that she can recover?"

The virtuous concubine stopped playing the cards in her hand and looked at Fei Wan with a smile.

"What do you think?"