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

After entering the hall, Concubine Hui pushed He away and stepped forward to pay her respects and kowtow to greet everyone.

Because she had not seen the emperor for a long time, she performed with great respect and courtesy.

He knelt on the side sobbing, trying to stay away from Concubine Hui and closer to the emperor, looking at the emperor with grievance.

The emperor smiled and asked Concubine Hui to stand up. He was concerned about her injuries. When he heard Concubine Hui say that her injuries had healed, he told her not to take it lightly and to take good care of herself to avoid developing a chronic illness.

Then, he looked at He Shuangying.

Asked Concubine Hui: "What happened? Did she bump into you?"

Concubine Hui said, "Your Majesty, she didn't offend me. It's just that on my way here, I saw her scolding a palace maid in the garden. She complained that the dust from sweeping the floor was on her skirt, and she was very rude. I scolded her a few times, and she actually said that I bullied her and would tell Your Majesty. So I brought her here directly and bullied her in front of you, so that she wouldn't have to complain in person."

The emperor burst out laughing.

"Empress Hui, your temper is truly infuriating."

The tone was quite doting.

He Shuangying saw that something was wrong and said quickly, "Your Majesty, I didn't mean to blame the palace maids. It's true that they saw me walking by and deliberately swept up a lot of dust, which soiled the precious skirt you gave me. I..."

"shut up."

The emperor interrupted in a deep voice.

He Shuangying was so scared that she dared not say anything more and looked at Fei Wan for help.

Fei Wan ignored it and exchanged greetings with Concubine Hui.

That's all.

There is no need to talk about sisterhood in front of the emperor, there is plenty of time in private.

Concubine Hui put away her scarlet robe and bowed to the emperor, "Your Majesty, I have come to pay my respects to you today. First, I want you to see that I have recovered so that you can rest assured. Second, I have a request that Your Majesty grant."

The emperor was very gentle: "Whatever you want, please tell me."

"I am recuperating in the palace and unaware of what is happening outside. I just heard that Your Majesty intends to send Marquis Wucheng to the northwest army to guard the border. I dare to speak frankly. Although Marquis Wucheng Xie Weizhou is a young and brave man, and dared to assassinate the commander in the midst of thousands of enemy troops, which is admirable, he is still young and reckless, and has done many absurd things. It may be okay to let him hone his skills under the command of a veteran general for a few years, but I am afraid that letting him command the army now is not the right move. A lone assassin may not be a qualified general. Now that the Qu Kingdom is ready to make a move, the northern border is of paramount importance. Your Majesty, please reconsider!"

The emperor was stunned.

Obviously, no one expected Concubine Hui to say such a thing.

He pondered and said, "What Huiqing said makes sense, but Xie Weizhou is not going to the border to be the commander-in-chief of the three armies. He is just serving as a garrison commander in one of the cities. It can be regarded as a training from the bottom. You don't have to worry too much."

"Your Majesty, in the current situation, any city is considered a strategic stronghold and cannot be taken lightly. The only thing to worry about is that if the enemy investigates the details of the garrisons and specifically attacks the city he is guarding, he may not be able to resist."

Fei Wan interrupted, "Your Majesty and Sister Hui are discussing military matters. I cannot sit in on them, so I'll take my leave for now. Sister He, you leave too."

She took He Shuangying out and the emperor did not stop them.

I think Zhaoqing doesn't understand or is not interested in such important military affairs, so it would be better for him to go down and rest.

So Fei Wan took He Shuangying to the side hall.

After dismissing the palace maids, Fei Wan told He Shuangying, "If you want to be restored to power soon, just serve His Majesty obediently. Why are you provoking the palace maids? And you must not offend Concubine Hui. If you continue to do this, I will no longer be able to show you mercy."

He Shuangying was carried all the way by Concubine Hui, and she felt very humiliated and became impatient.

"If the Imperial Concubine doesn't show any mercy, then I can't help her keep the secret!"

"What is my secret?"

"You helped His Majesty review memorials, and the concubines interfered in government affairs, which is a serious crime!"

stupid.

Fei Wan became more and more grateful that he had kept her in the first place.

So stupid, so easy to control.

"Sister He, you can make this public now. Let's see, who will die first, you or me?"

Fei Wan raised her voice and called for help.

The palace maid came in and dragged He Shuangying out.

Fei Wan was resting alone in the warm side hall, while He Shuangying was outside blowing in the cold wind.

In the main hall, Concubine Hui had an argument with the emperor over Xie Weizhou's trip to the border.

Not long after, the real owner Xie Weizhou arrived.

When he first requested permission to go to the border, he originally claimed that he would leave within ten days.

As a result, on the eighth day, something happened at home.

His father's mistress had a bastard son who was now older than Xie Weizhou. After the mistress died, the bastard son came to the Xie family with his mother's keepsake to recognize his ancestry.

Xie Weizhou's two half-brothers fought with the illegitimate son and were beaten by him.

The Xie family was in chaos. Xie Weizhou happily went back to watch the fun, but he was accidentally beaten by the illegitimate son.

His injuries had not fully healed to begin with, and with the new and old injuries compounded, the doctor advised him to rest well for at least 21 days, otherwise he would develop a chronic illness in the future and it might affect his lifespan.

He submitted a letter of apology and stayed at home to recuperate, looking dispirited.

Now that he has recovered, he comes to the palace to bid farewell to the emperor.

The emperor asked him to visit his aunt Queen Yan first to reminisce about the past, and then come back to see him.

He just came out of Fengming Palace.

"Are you the newly appointed Marquis of Wucheng, Young Marquis Xie? You are indeed extraordinary and heroic, with an unparalleled aura."

He Shuangying, who was blowing in the cold wind, heard the palace maid calling Xie Weizhou, understood his identity, and took the initiative to step forward and talk to him.

Xie Weizhou frowned, looking He Shuangying up and down. "If you can't speak, then don't speak. What do you mean by 'young marquis'? Who are you insulting? Am I younger, less accomplished, or smaller? Your Majesty bestowed upon me the title of Marquis, and you've demoted me by one rank. What's your intention?"

Empress Yan had already received the news that Concubine Hui had brought He Shuangying to Chenqian Palace. He had just left Empress Yan's side, so how could he not know? With a quick guess, he guessed that the woman in front of him was not dressed like a palace maid or a concubine, and was most likely that He.

The words will definitely not be polite.

According to the customs in the capital, "little marquis" is usually used to refer to the son of a marquis, but Xie Weizhou is already a marquis himself, so he has no problem finding fault.

He Shuangying quickly apologized with a smile, "I've spoken out of turn. I admire your achievements, Lord Marquis, and have long wanted to thank you for bravely entering the enemy camp and saving the people of the city..."

"Wait!" Xie Weizhou interrupted immediately. "It was His Majesty who saved the people of the entire city. How can I, a mere soldier under your command, be worthy of your admiration? Who are you, anyway? Why do you admire me instead of His Majesty? What's your intention?"

The palace attendant beside him reminded him at the right moment: "Thank you, Lord Marquis, this is the former concubine He."

Xie Weizhou's brows immediately furrowed, "The remnant of the traitorous Xie family?"

He snorted coldly twice, pointed at He Shuangying's nose and said, "Your Majesty had a reason to confer the title on you before. But don't provoke me, or I will be unable to resist and beat you up. If it weren't for your aunt collaborating with the enemy, I wouldn't have almost died in the enemy army!"

He Shuangying fell to her knees.

"My Lord, please spare me! I mean no harm. I just... I just wanted to tell you that Concubine Hui is inside, trying to stop His Majesty from sending you to guard the northwest. Concubine Hui said you're young and unqualified!"

Ah, Fei Wan was listening to the noise outside at the side hall window.

Suddenly I heard He Shuangying say this.

Amazing.

It really proves the saying that a smart person who tries all kinds of ideas is not as good as a stupid person's sudden inspiration.

How come He Shuangying's sowing of discord was so perfect!