The cannon fodder heiress trembled with fear after being recognized as a member of her family.

Han Cuiyin glanced at Han Yueshi, but Han Yueshi didn't react at all.

This person is much quieter than usual today.

During their time at the Han family home, whenever the two met, the young lady would come over and ridicule her.

The two maids who had attacked her earlier looked up and met her gaze, their malice evident.

I forgot about those two.

The suffering endured in the past must be repaid.

The Fei Yu and Fei Ling sisters were visibly startled. They exchanged a glance and whispered:

"Something's not right with her! We should have taken care of her at all costs back in Qingshuang Mountain."

The two voices naturally couldn't escape Han Cuiyin's notice.

Now that her cultivation has recovered somewhat, why would she be afraid of them? It's a good opportunity to settle both old and new scores.

These two were the support that Second Master Xu gave to Princess Mingxia. Even Xu Yanran, the legitimate eldest daughter of the Xu family, did not receive such treatment.

Xu Yanran, who was standing beside Princess Mingxia, noticed Han Cuiyin's gaze. "Ugly hag, what are you looking at! Don't think that just because the Emperor has ordered you to acknowledge your ancestors, you are a proper young lady of the Han family. The ancestral hall hasn't even been opened yet. You are still that abandoned woman's daughter."

Her voice was quite loud, and some ladies passing by couldn't help but slow down.

The affair between Han Cuiyin and the Han family was no secret in the capital.

This is the first time that the daughter of an abandoned wife has managed to get the Emperor to issue an edict recognizing her as a member of the imperial family. It's really good that she's climbed up to the Grand Princess Jinghe's household. Although one is dark-skinned and the other is weak, the two are quite a good match.

These people did not voice their thoughts, and Han Cuiyin did not take them to heart.

Because of Xu Yanran's words, both sides stopped.

"Miss Xu, are you dissatisfied with the Emperor?" Han Cuiyin's casual remark made Princess Mingxia's expression change.

Princess Mingxia still vividly remembers the reprimand that Princess Xu had given her just a few days ago.

However, this time the troublemaker was her sister-in-law's daughter, so she couldn't just ignore it.

"Your cousin was just saying it casually, why make such a big deal out of it and pin the charge of disrespect on her? Not bowing to the stepmother, is this the rule that Yan taught you? Sure enough, people from humble backgrounds can't stand up to scrutiny."

Princess Mingxia, out of filial piety, was always able to suppress Han Cuiyin, that dark-skinned girl.

Han Yueshi chimed in, "That's right! Sister Cuiyin, you're in the wrong. You're disrespecting your stepmother. You should learn some manners!"

She casually placed her hand on the center of her collarbone, stroking the jade vase with auspicious cloud patterns hanging around her neck.

When Han Cuiyin stopped arguing, the two sisters, Luo Tianyun and Luo Tianxia, ​​were the first to notice. They consulted their grandmother and mother, who then came to help.

"Oh, this county princess didn't know that Granny Chu, who came from the palace, had such poor manners. It seems I should mention the palace rules to my aunt, the Empress."

Luo Tianyun pulled her younger sister and walked straight to Han Cuiyin's side. "Sister Han, let's hurry up and follow them. Let's go to the Empress's place first. There's no need to bother with these people!"

The sisters were only county princesses, not of the same rank as Princess Mingxia, so they simply nodded and did not bow.

Han Yueshi's face turned pale, a surge of resentment rising within her. She had completely forgotten about this; that wretched girl had gained the favor of Marquis Jingyun and had already sent over the nanny who served Princess Changyun. It was all because of that commotion that she was so unsettled.

At this point, Han Yueshi could only grit her teeth, glare at them fiercely, grab Xu Yanran's arm, and head towards the Imperial Garden.

Han Lingzhi smiled coldly, ignored them, nodded to Han Cuiyin, and walked away alone, not even waiting for Princess Mingxia.

Princess Mingxia's face was no longer as bright as before. She snorted coldly, then left them behind, not wanting to argue with them.

"Sister Han, let's go too! With Grandmother here, they won't dare cause trouble in the palace; they can only vent their frustrations. Aunt Empress won't tolerate them; if they go too far, she'll definitely punish them."

Luo Tianyun linked arms with Han Cuiyin and held her sister's hand as the three of them walked together.

The ladies and young women watching the spectacle exchanged glances, trying hard to suppress the smiles on their lips.

"Serves her right! Princess Mingxia is used to being arrogant, but when she comes to the descendants of Grand Princess Jinghe, she is still inferior! As for Xu Yanran, she is both stupid and vicious. No wonder her petition was suppressed."

"Indeed, someone like Xu Yanran is best sent for a political marriage. She has the status but is not smart enough. Sending her to wreak havoc on the Yun Kingdom would save her from having to stay in the capital and get married!"

Although these people spoke softly, their words still reached the ears of some people clearly.

Han Cuiyin: "......"

Han Yueshi: "......"

Han Yueshi turned around to look at the gossipy people and her eyes met Han Cuiyin's.

The ambiguous meaning behind it made Han Cuiyin even more vigilant.

However, there was no extra time for her to overthink things; no matter how slowly they walked, they eventually reached the Imperial Garden.

The Empress came from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and had a prince and a princess.

With the support of her maternal family, even if Emperor Chu Yuan occasionally went crazy in front of her, she could remain as steady as a mountain.

This mindset made her look even younger than Consort Xu.

The two women are ten years apart in age.

Of course, the Empress is the older one.

All the ladies knew that the Empress had beauty and health secrets, so they all came to her side to ask for them.

Empress Yang used this prescription to win over some families for the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and the Fourth Prince.

Han Cuiyin lightly brushed her fingers across her eyelids, glanced at Empress Yang, and quickly looked away after just one look.

Both purple and red, its luck is truly extraordinary. It's just a pity.

She could only sigh inwardly as she followed her companions and bowed in the direction of Empress Yang.

"Sister Cuiyin!" A girl in a green dress, who was sitting next to Empress Yang, walked towards her. "You're so late today, did you go to see the Empress Dowager?"

The person who came was Qi Yuejiao, the future fourth prince's wife. She had been frequently visiting the palace these days and was greatly favored by Empress Yang.

Han Cuiyin nodded, "That's right. If something hadn't happened, I probably would have gone straight to Mingyue Terrace in a bit, and wouldn't have had time to come here!"

The two had only met a few times, but they got along as well as close friends who had known each other for many years.

Adding to the incident at the royal estate, Qi Yuejiao became even more attentive to her.

"I just wanted to give you a word of advice. The Empress and the Empress Dowager are irreconcilable enemies, and Princess Jinghe's allegiance is unclear. You should stay away from the Princess Jinghe to avoid getting involved."

Qi Yuejiao's mother was extremely capable and had money of her own, so she had gathered a lot of information. Some of the palace secrets were passed down by palace servants in exchange for money, making them highly reliable.

Empress Yang was not as gentle as she appeared. She used every means to fight for power with Empress Dowager Liu.

Even the power she has now delegated to the harem is merely for the sake of winning over Emperor Anchuyuan's heart.

"Thank you! Your information is quite accurate, but please don't mention it to anyone else." Han Cuiyin was somewhat touched. She had no elders to remind her of these things, but she was warmed by someone she had only met a few times.

"Yes, I know what I'm doing," Qi Yuejiao replied cheerfully.

These days, Madam Qi has been giving her only daughter a thorough makeover, afraid that she might suffer in the inner quarters.

Princess Jialuo arrived with Lin Jiabao and Liu Min, and the once bustling Imperial Garden instantly fell silent.