Remarrying Chun Yuan

If she had encountered this in her past life, she would have just swallowed her anger and let it pass, but things are different in this life.

"Eunuch Cheng also said that those appointed by the palace cannot be questioned by anyone. So how should we deal with the two ladies who ordered people to beat this woman and her maid?"

Liu Yuechu looked at Cheng Hai and said, "I knew that the rules in the palace were strict. After experiencing this today, I don't know how to make a decision. I hope that Eunuch Cheng can teach me."

"Liu Yuechu, do you know where you are? Do you know who I am? And who are you yourself?!"

Consort Le was shocked; she hadn't expected Liu Yuechu to ask such a question!

So what if she wronged Liu Yuechu? She is the high and mighty Consort Le, while she is just a merchant's daughter!

Even if Cheng Hai is the top eunuch, he's still just a servant. Does she expect him to help her get justice?!

Consort Wan sneered from the side, "It's not our fault that you misunderstood. It's because of the unpleasant rumors you've spread. A woman should stay at home and take care of her husband and children after marriage. What kind of behavior is it to be showing your face in public all day long?"

"Flies don't land on eggs without cracks. If your behavior were upright, how could I and Consort Wan have misunderstood you? And Eunuch Hua was even wronged and punished because of you. You should learn from this lesson." Consort Le changed her tone, making Liu Yuechu's crime unforgivable.

Consort Wan did not intend to continue the conversation. "Let's go back. I will be performing my musical skills at the palace banquet the day after tomorrow. If I don't practice more, wouldn't I be embarrassing His Majesty?"

Her use of the title "Your Majesty" was a warning to Liu Yuechu and also a way to prevent Cheng Hai from causing any more trouble, thus letting the matter drop.

Cheng Hai paused, took a step back, and respectfully bowed as he saw him off.

It's definitely for the best that things end here...

But they wanted to give up, while Liu Yuechu didn't.

"It turns out that those who constantly preach rules are the least knowledgeable about them. I have learned something today. If His Majesty grants me permission to attend the palace banquet the day after tomorrow, I will express my gratitude to His Majesty and the Empress for their instruction today!"

If she lets it go like this, people will start bullying her one after another.

Being a woman is so difficult. The word "reputation" is like a heavy mountain. No matter if you have done something wrong or not, just mentioning these two words will make you feel suffocated.

She suffered from these two words in her past life, and she must overcome this obstacle in this life!

Consort Wan pointed a finger, genuinely surprised, "You, who do you think you are!" How did she get an invitation to the palace banquet the day after tomorrow? She wasn't invited by any other officials or merchants, so why was she the only one invited!

Moreover, Liu Yuechu's stance clearly indicates she's ready to break off all pretense of civility. Who's behind her?!

"Liu Yuechu, are you threatening me?" Consort Le asked solemnly.

“How could I be a threat? I am of humble status and have no parents to guide me, so naturally I learn from those I follow… Just now, the two ladies said that I helped the people during the snow disaster and should not be arrogant, which I think makes a lot of sense. Therefore, I will spread what I have learned from you two among the people, so that they will remember your merits day and night!”

Once Liu Yuechu got angry, she started talking without knowing what she was talking about, and she stubbornly stuck to the point!

Consort Le was so angry that she could not find fault with any of Liu Yuechu's words.

She could only look at Cheng Hai, signaling him to resolve the matter.

Cheng Hai's expression was unusually complex as he stared at Liu Yuechu for a long time, seemingly recalling the tenacity in Liu Zhong...

"I will report this matter to His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress, and then we can discuss it further." He was just a servant, and the decision depended on his superiors. Besides, there were people watching him from the corner.

Liu Yuechu nodded slightly, "Then I will go back and wait for your news, Father-in-law. I will definitely attend the palace banquet the day after tomorrow."

She helped Huajiao walk towards the palace gate. Her sprained foot hurt as soon as she touched the ground, but her heart ached even more. If she hadn't been so confident and strong-willed, she didn't know how badly she would have been bullied by the people in the palace.

Seeing that Liu Yuechu had difficulty landing, Cheng Hai ordered the eunuchs around him to carry the palanquin to help her.

Consort Le was instantly displeased, but she dared not say anything more. She exchanged a glance with Consort Wan and then quickly left.

When Cheng Hai returned to the corner, the person who was waiting there was no longer there.

"Birds of a feather flock together."

He put his mind to it, went to see Eunuch Hua who had been punished, and then hurriedly returned to His Majesty, considering how to report the matter.

At this moment, Liu Yuechu and Huajiao had already been escorted to the palace gate by the eunuchs and disembarked from the imperial carriage.

At the palace gate, Yuan Cuo stood in a long robe, his face gloomy, his aura cold and aloof, like a stubborn rock in the middle of a cold pool.

He only stared at Liu Yuechu, who was alighting from the imperial carriage; there was no one else around.

"I come."

Yuan Cuo squatted down, waiting for Liu Yuechu to climb onto his back. There was still some distance between the palace gate and the carriage, and it was really difficult for Liu Yuechu to walk across.

Liu Yuechu was indeed in a lot of pain, but this was the palace gate, how could she be so audacious as to carry him on her back?

Seeing that Yuan Cuo wouldn't get up, she could only kneel down beside him...

He gently supported her body with his large hand, lifted her up slightly, and walked steadily toward the carriage.

"Actually, it's nothing serious. I twisted my ankle in a hurry. The Imperial Household Department is in a rush to replenish a batch of furs and has also given us invitations to the palace banquet the day after tomorrow... Eunuch Hua praised the spices you used to remove the odor from the furs and hopes to get the recipe." Liu Yuechu hugged his neck tightly and whispered in his ear.

Yuan Cuo gave a perfunctory reply, "Okay."

"Where did you go today? I got the news when I had a small gathering with Huang Wanwan and Lin Mengyu. I didn't know where you were, so I came directly here."

She didn't want to reveal what happened in the palace, but for some reason she felt very guilty, and Yuan Cuo seemed to see through her act and was playing along with her.

For every sentence she spoke, Yuan Cuo responded with a sentence.

After she got into the carriage, Yuan Cuo removed her shoes and socks.

Fair little feet were exposed, with a large, peach-sized bump on the ankle.

Yuan Cuo touched her lightly, and Liu Yuechu winced in pain.

"To the trading company," he instructed the coachman.

"What are you going to the trading company for?" Liu Yuechu asked, puzzled.

"The shop has medicine for sprains and bruises." He didn't carry it with him.

Liu Yuechu nodded repeatedly; she really couldn't go home like this.

Huajiao noticed that her mistress didn't want to talk about palace matters, and fearing that Yuan Cuo would notice the blush on her cheeks, she quietly hid outside the carriage and sat with the coachman.

Yuan Cuo held Liu Yuechu in his arms, his large hands constantly stroking her long hair, as if soothing a tired cat.

Liu Yuechu's throat was dry from talking, and she was exhausted. She fell asleep in his arms as he stroked her.

When they woke up again, they were already home.

Yuan Cuo took out the medicinal oil he had retrieved from the merchant and helped her relax her muscles and bones.

"Can I enter the palace the day after tomorrow?" Liu Yuechu saw that her ankle was swollen like a radish, ugly and uncomfortable.

She doesn't necessarily have to go, but we had an argument today, so why isn't she going the day after tomorrow? I thought she was scared!

"You can stay in bed for a day and walk the day after tomorrow." Yuan Cuo comforted her, not wanting her to worry. "This means that God is letting you rest. You've been too busy lately, and God is taking pity on you."

Liu Yuechu nestled in his arms, enjoying the scent of bamboo leaves on him. "I won't get out of bed, and neither should my husband. Will you stay with me?"