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

Cao Bin said, "Your Majesty, this is exactly what I find strange. I've checked their backgrounds, their backgrounds before and after entering the palace, their actions and connections within the palace, and their daily lives... but there's nothing wrong."

If no problem is found but bad things have indeed been done, then there is a problem, and a big problem at that.

Fei Wan asked, "So, what does Eunuch Cao mean?"

"That's why I've come to ask for your instructions, Your Majesty. Consort Xin lives in Chunxi Palace, and Pan'er was sent from you to Lady Xin. No matter which of them is ultimately found to be at fault, it will likely impact Your Majesty. I don't know whether I should continue the investigation, or whether you should take over? Or perhaps you have other plans? I will obey Your Majesty's instructions."

Fei Wan said, "I'm grateful that you could come and discuss this with me. I don't know much about Xin Xianshi and Pan'er. Pan'er couldn't stand it in the Xinzheku, so she came to me crying and begging. I felt sorry for her, so I asked the other ladies in the palace if anyone was willing to take her in. Xin Xianshi agreed, and she helped her dress. The master and servant got along very well, and I thought I had done a good thing. Who would have thought that today I would hear the eunuch say these things? It's really unexpected. I thought, no matter who has the problem, the safety of His Majesty should be taken care of first. That filthy thing cannot be left in Chen Qian Palace."

Cao Bin has been observing Fei Wan secretly.

When talking to someone, it is important to listen to what they say, but the key is also to observe their expression, complexion, and overall temperament.

If there is a sense of incongruity, even if you can't figure out why at the time, you will definitely find the problem if you think about it carefully afterwards and wait for time to verify it.

People who are good at observing people's words and expressions have this sensitivity.

As the eunuch in front of the emperor, Cao Bin is an expert in this area.

Aside from his failure with his adopted son Cui Liang, which was due to excessive indulgence, he was generally accurate in his judgments of others.

He also trusts his feelings.

By this time, he was completely certain that Fei Wan had nothing to do with the winning talisman.

So, he told Fei Wan the truth that he had replaced the talisman.

"Until I have thoroughly investigated Concubine Xin's background, it would be best for me to remain silent. However, I still have to listen to Your Majesty's decision. Please feel free to give your instructions."

Fei Wan secretly praised Cao Bin for his appropriate handling of the matter.

"I think your idea is excellent. Let's just wait and see how things develop. If Consort Xin intends to harm Your Majesty, she might have other tricks up her sleeve. We'll just have to wait and see."

"The slave understands."

The two reached an agreement at this point.

After discussing some more details, Cao Bin respectfully took his leave.

Fei Wan did not tell Cao Bin the latest news she received from outside the palace.

The second son of the Yu family, Yu Yongnan, had previously planned to replace Yu Tingjin with a maid and kill the maid in the palace to silence her. He had mobilized his "friends in the martial arts world", but after Ma Xiaofeng and his own friends in the martial arts world got rid of a group of them, the remnants have now started to move again.

What "jianghu friends"!

Does Yu Yongnan really not know or is he pretending to be stupid?

Fei Wan didn't want to ask.

It was enough for her to know that those guys had some intricate connection with the enemy country.

What Cao Bin saw was that Consort Xin was trying to harm the emperor and was involved in court struggles.

What Fei Wan saw was that someone outside the palace was ready to make a move, which echoed the changes within the palace.

When everything becomes clear, it will become clear how they connect with each other inside and outside the palace.

Keep your troops in place and wait for the opportunity!

……

time flies.

On the 18th day of the twelfth lunar month, the ceremony of enthroning the Imperial Noble Consort took place.

It was still held by the Taiye Lake, where the concubine was conferred the title of princess last time.

It was the middle of winter, and the emerald waters of Taiye Lake had frozen over, appearing white.

The trees on the shore have lost all their leaves, but it doesn’t matter. The palace maids have already hung leaves made of green silk on the branches. From a distance, the scenery looks lush and green.

Flowers made of colorful silk, either in bud or in full bloom, are dotted among the leaves, perfectly bringing out the scent of early spring.

"Your Majesty, I went over there early this morning to see it. It's truly beautiful. I wonder how they made it. Those tender willow leaves look so real. If I hadn't been wearing a cotton-padded jacket, I would have thought it was spring!"

Xiangyi came back from outside with a happy face.

She led a group around the enthronement site, firstly to familiarize herself with the surroundings and environment, making it easier for Feiwan to move around afterward, and secondly for security. Besides the palace guards, the Chunxi Palace itself also had to take precautions. Jasmine, along with a few skilled individuals, scouted the area around the enthronement site, eliminating any potential hazards.

Xiao Hui laughed when she heard this and said, "How do you recite that poem? I wonder who cut out the delicate leaves, the February spring breeze is like a pair of scissors. Our queen's promotion to the throne is a sign of joy, so of course it has caused the leaves and flowers to bloom!"

"Our sister Xiaohui can also say flattering words." Xiangyi clapped her hands.

Xiao Hui nodded: "Your Majesty has become the Imperial Consort. If I am still clumsy and awkward, how can I be worthy of Your Majesty and Sister Xiangyi?"

Fei Wan said, "If you two head aunts continue to excel, I won't be worthy of you."

After a few people joked for a while, Xiangyi and Xiaohui helped Feiwan put away her makeup and jewelry. It was still early.

Fei Wan asked for the meal to be served and took the two of them to sit down and eat.

"Eat more. I don't know how long this will take. Only when you're full will you have the energy to do anything."

"Yes, ma'am."

Jokes aside, today is a good day for canonization.

If anyone wants to cause trouble, today is the right day.

Several people had already arranged everything and were waiting for something to happen.

If Fei Wan doesn't take action today against those who are making trouble behind the scenes, she will look down on them!

"Sister Zhao, is this your coronation dress? It's so beautiful!"

Concubine Hui is here.

She was wearing a thick scarlet gorilla felt cloak, and the snow-white fur made her lightly made-up face look even brighter and more heroic.

His big, bright eyes softened a little when he saw Fei Wan.

Fei Wan's Imperial Noble Consort dress hadn't been changed yet. It hung on a hanger with its sleeves stretched out, adorned with jewels of all colors, a dazzling display of splendor. Concubine Hui, who usually didn't care much for clothes and jewelry, couldn't help but admire the dress.

"My sister will change into it in a while, and I will be the first to see it." Concubine Hui seemed very proud of this.

Fei Wan invited her to sit down and eat together.

Concubine Hui had already eaten, but she still sat down and took the soup bowl handed to her by Xiangyi Xiaohui.

Drink it hot and praise its taste.

"It tastes almost as good as the Queen's!"

"It's the recipe given by the Empress, and my own palace people cook it just the same."

Concubine Hui nodded and said, "She treats you well indeed. But she treats you a little worse than I do."

"Yes, yes, Sister Hui treats me the best!" Fei Wan didn't understand why she always competed with Queen Yan, so she changed the subject, "Is Sister's injury healed? Kaichun said she wanted to lead the troops, is she really ready?"

Concubine Hui said, "No problem. If you don't believe me, come and spar with me some other day and you'll know. By the way, when I go out to lead the troops, I'll ask for a reward for you."

"What reward?"

Fei Wan was puzzled.

Is there any reward in this palace that the emperor cannot give? Does he have to ask her for it?