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

What to do after taking care of it?

The queen looked at the complacent concubine and felt secretly resentful.

The virtuous concubine said these words as if she was "taking care of the funeral affairs".

So, Concubine Xian wished that she would die immediately to vacate the throne so that she could take her place?

That's wishful thinking.

But you have only gained a slight advantage temporarily, so don't be too happy too soon, noble lady from the Duke's Mansion!

"Since Xianfei cares about me and is willing to work hard for me, I will appreciate your kindness."

The Queen did not want to hear the answer from Concubine Xian, so she went straight into the inner room and bowed properly five steps away from the Emperor.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your mercy in assigning the virtuous concubine to assist me. I do have a headache tonight, and I am sorry for my inconsiderateness. I beg Your Majesty to forgive me if there is anything wrong.

Your Majesty, please take good care of your health and don't worry about the harem. I will discuss with Concubine Xian tomorrow how to deal with tonight's incident.

Your Majesty, I wish you all the best. I will take my leave."

The queen was not at all flustered by the decentralization of power. She remained calm and composed, graceful and dignified.

After leaving the inner room, she didn't look at Concubine Xian or anyone else present, and left Changle Palace with her maid.

The concubines all made way.

Stay away.

I dared not offend the Queen in the slightest when she was secretly angry, for fear of being remembered and held accountable later.

Even Zhishu, who had been sharp-tongued just now, tactfully restrained her edge and lowered her head slightly.

Fei Wan secretly praised the queen for her calmness.

After being decentralised, her response was more comprehensive than before.

Understand the situation and act without hesitation.

Knowing that the emperor was angry with her tonight, she left immediately to get out of the matter.

There is something scary about people who can remain calm even in disadvantageous situations.

Fei Wan raised the Queen's danger level in her mind.

After the phoenix carriage left.

The virtuous concubine lectured everyone: "The Empress is overworked. From now on, if you have any questions, you can come to me. I am here to assist in the management of the harem under the order of His Majesty. I will treat you sisters well. Let us share His Majesty's worries together.

Likewise, if anyone causes trouble and disturbs the peace of everyone and Your Majesty, don't blame me for being rude. Especially those who dare to commit crimes, the palace rules are above, and I will not show mercy!

All the concubines saluted hurriedly.

They all said in unison that they would follow the Empress's instructions.

The virtuous concubine gave a decisive order, asking the palace administration to take away the maid Suizi who had reported Zhishu, the two remaining palace maids of Zhishu, and all of Concubine Yuan's palace maids.

Because it involved Yu Tingjin, the palace maid who was punished with a ruler, Concubine Xian ordered all the palace maids and eunuchs in Yu Tingjin's courtyard to be sent to the Palace Administration Division for trial to assist in the investigation.

The night Fei Wan was drugged, the maidservant Xia He and some other palace servants who served her also went to the Palace Administration Office. However, because they had served Fei Wan before, Concubine Xian specifically instructed the Palace Administration Office to treat them well and only question them.

Tonight, the lights in the Gongzhengsi's criminal room will be on and the case will be investigated all night long.

"Her Majesty the Concubine is wise!"

Concubine Jian, who had been punished before, was the first to take the lead in praising.

Although she resented Concubine Xian for not pleading for her, the more she did so, the more she instinctively wanted to please Concubine Xian.

"Your Majesty, the Virtuous Concubine, is decisive and fair in her dealings. I am deeply grateful to you!"

Zhishu brings good fortune to the body.

The virtuous concubine smiled and said, "There's no need to be grateful. I'm just helping your majesty with his worries. That's the way it should be."

Obviously very proud.

Amidst the endless compliments and praises from the crowd, he let everyone disperse with satisfaction.

The four words "killing and decisive" made Fei Wan, who was lying in the inner room, secretly admire.

Zhishu is very smart.

These few words pleased the virtuous concubine but also made the emperor unhappy.

Fei Wan had already figured it out. The emperor didn't like the queen's gentleness, but he also didn't like the virtuous concubine's sharpness.

He wanted someone to take charge of the harem and stop the concubines from causing trouble, but he also didn't want the person in charge to be too powerful. After all, he was the master of all the concubines, so how could he be willing to have a deputy master?

It's rare that Zhishu could also understand this meaning.

As expected, he was the master of a palace in his previous life and knew how to understand the emperor's intentions.

"Your Majesty, it's all my fault. I've only been favored for a short time, but I've caused you trouble again and again."

Fei Wan's face turned pale as she weakly apologized, looking at the emperor pitifully.

"Zhao Qing, don't blame yourself. Which time was it your fault?"

The emperor kept holding Fei Wan's hand.

He gently stroked her finger, which was still in the splint, feeling deeply distressed.

Doctor Wen, along with several medical officers, prescribed medicine for Fei Wan and also gave her several bottles of secret ointment for treating external injuries.

It was already late at night.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I truly regret having been delayed so late. I will take my leave now. Please rest early, Your Majesty and Your Majesty."

She insisted on standing up and, with the help of her maid, solemnly saluted the emperor and the virtuous concubine.

This gesture of showing weakness made Concubine Xian look at her more favorably.

Although this little talented lady was favored, she did not forget to respect her and kept His Majesty here.

"Linglong, pick out a few of my medicinal recipes that are suitable for Concubine Zhao and give them to her." Concubine Xian was very generous, especially in front of the emperor, she was more willing to show her generosity.

"Mrs. Zhao, you've suffered a lot tonight. Go look at my dressing table and pick out a few pieces of jewelry that you like. I'll treat them as a relief. Don't be shy. Pick out the expensive ones. Otherwise, it would be a sign of disrespect for me."

Concubine Xian even asked Fei Wan to stay overnight so that she wouldn't have to walk at night.

"It's in the green gauze cupboard over there in the palace, it's very suitable."

How could Fei Wan be so tactless?

After thanking Concubine Xian again and again and accepting the recipe for medicinal food, he only picked up a gold hairpin inlaid with coral, accepted Concubine Xian's kindness, and then insisted on taking his leave.

"Cao Bin, send Zhao Cairen back. Be sure to wait until she is settled before returning."

The emperor ordered.

The smile on Concubine Xian's lips faded for a moment, then immediately returned: "Linglong, have someone bring my sedan chair, so Sister Zhao can ride back."

Cao Bin quickly agreed to send Fei Wan away.

I thought to myself that it’s useless even if the virtuous concubine is unhappy. His Majesty just cares about Concubine Zhao. What can I do?

As the eunuch in front of the emperor, he would not be sent out to escort concubines easily.

Zhishu and others were outside Changle Palace.

Seeing Cao Bin accompanying Fei Wan, and the sedan chair of Concubine Xian, it was quite a big scene, and he secretly felt relieved.

"Sister, does your waist still hurt?"

"It's okay." Fei Wan invited Zhi Shu to go back to Guanlan Courtyard with her. "Your place was turned upside down, and there are no palace servants. Just come to my place and stay for one night."

"Thank you so much, sister."

Zhishu didn't refuse. She still had a lot to say to Feiwan.

Fei Wan sent Xiao Hui to Zhishu Palace to tell the main concubine, Concubine Shun, not to wait for Zhishu, and to close the palace gates and go to bed early.

Cao Bin, listening nearby, complimented, "My Lady Zhao is so thoughtful and considerate. No wonder His Majesty cares about you."

"You are so kind, Eunuch Cao. Concubine Shun has been very kind to Sister Ying and me. We cannot let her worry about this tonight when the palace is searched and disturbed."

When they arrived at Guanlan Courtyard, Fei Wan had someone seal a large purse for Cao Bin and sent him off properly.

Then he closed the door and talked to Zhishu.

"Tonight's matter is not over yet. Sister Wu hasn't started yet. Let's go to bed early to rest up. We still have to wait and see what happens next."

Zhishu held Feiwan's hand tightly.

Her hands were cold, but her palms were damp with sweat.

It's a cold sweat.

"Sister, thanks to you, otherwise I would have been tricked by them!"

She insisted on kneeling down to Fei Wan.