The Changchun Palace team travels back in time to Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

After the complaints from the concubines of Shou Kang Palace and the name change incident, the three of them felt more and more that this Qingying, or rather, Ruyi, although she behaved strangely and had a cold attitude, and her name was similar to the name of the small world, they were already eight or nine parts certain that she was the chosen one, so they became even more vigilant.

On this day, Consort Gao and Consort Jia came to Changchun Palace to see Rongyin. During their conversation, Consort Jia mentioned again the matter of Ruyi and Hailan switching identities and running to Yangxin Hall.

Consort Gao said resentfully, "Does the Emperor value her that much? I really can't stand it. I heard that Hailan, that little bitch, played a big part in this matter."

Rongyin gets a headache whenever Ruyi is mentioned. She patiently said, "Noble Consort, it's not up to us to decide who the Emperor favors. Besides, you hold the position of Noble Consort, while Consort Xian is only a Consort and recently left Shou Kang Palace. Why are you so upset? Also, although Hailan has a lower rank, she is still our sister. How can you address her with such vulgar language?"

Consort Gao originally wanted to rally the Empress to fight against the common enemy, but unexpectedly she was criticized instead and dared not speak for a moment; Consort Jia said, "If it weren't for Consort Xian offending the Emperor this time, I'm afraid they would be very pleased with themselves. Consort Hai is more capable now than usual, not as dull and stupid as before, so it's better to be careful."

After hearing these words, Consort Gao asked, "Hailan hasn't been assigned a palace yet, has she?" Consort Jia replied, "She's just a Noble Lady, so she can only live with the mistress."

Consort Gao said, "In that case, Your Majesty, please grant my request."

Rongyin could tell from Jia Guiren's eyes that she was trying to sow discord with Gao Guifei; seeing Gao Guifei's undisguised expression, she knew she was up to no good. In order to find out what was going on, she still asked, "What do you want to do?"

Consort Gao raised her head and said, "We cannot let her have everything she wants, and we certainly cannot let her collude with Hailan!"

Rongyin was truly troubled: "Didn't you hear what I just said, Consort? You hold the position of Consort and have the honor of your entire family being elevated to the Manchu banner. Why do you always have to quarrel with Consort Xian and Consort Hai? Since you dislike Consort Hai, if you let Consort Hai live with you, and if there are any disagreements or troubles, firstly, it won't sound good to the Emperor, and secondly, you already have a cold constitution. If you are also upset, won't it be even harder for you to recover?"

If you truly feel bored living alone, and since Consort Wan hasn't yet been assigned a palace, let her live with you. There are two rooms in Xianfu Palace, 'Qinde Pavilion' and 'Huachan Room,' elegant spaces for storing ancient zithers and famous paintings. You are skilled in music, and Consort Wan is skilled in painting; these two elegant spaces are perfectly suited to you. Wouldn't playing the zither and painting every day be far more refined than constantly bickering with people?

Although Rongyin was usually kind and gentle in her dealings with her subordinates, and spoke softly and gently, as the Empress, even the arrogant and domineering Consort Gao dared not disobey her. Moreover, Rongyin's words were earnest and heartfelt, and were all for her own benefit. Although Consort Gao was unconvinced, she could not refute her for the time being, and could only reply, "Your Majesty is right. As for matters concerning the palace, I leave it to Your Majesty to arrange."

After finally seeing the two off, Rongyin breathed a huge sigh of relief.

Yingluo was tidying up the table when Mingyu came forward to pour Rongyin a cup of tea. She said angrily, "Why does Your Majesty have to be so nice to those two! Consort Jia is clearly stirring up trouble, and Consort Gao is not smart either. She just jumps in when someone stirs her up. They're both stupid and wicked!"

Rongyin said weakly, "Alright, you should say less. It seems that Consort Xian is indeed the chosen one! Consort Hai is on good terms with her, and she might be influenced by her just like Consort Gao. It's best not to let the two of them live together."

At this moment, Yingluo said, "Actually, I think Consort Hai has probably already been affected."

Rongyin and Mingyu exclaimed in surprise, "What do you mean?"

Yingluo: "Your Majesty thinks that Consort Hai is usually timid and cowardly, but for Consort Xian, she went to see the Emperor and did something that defied the Empress Dowager's decree, such as replacing people. After Consort Xian went to Shou Kang Palace, she came to you crying and begging. It's really quite different from her usual self."

Rongyin said, "Perhaps it is indeed because of the deep sisterly affection that Consort Hai is able to do things that she would not dare to do on ordinary days? After all, it was Consort Xian and Consort Chun who pleaded with the Emperor to give her the title of Gege."

Yingluo said, "Your Majesty, if Consort Hai were your friend, then it would be understandable that she did these things for you. But given Consort Xian's usual temperament and behavior, who would be a good person to be her sister? Besides, that day, Consort Hai first went to see the Emperor, and then secretly went to the Prince's residence to switch Consort Xian with him. If Consort Xian hadn't given her instructions, how could Consort Hai have made moves in both the Hall of Mental Cultivation and the Prince's residence on her own?"

Consort Xian, knowing that Consort Hai was afraid of the Emperor, still allowed Consort Hai to meet him. Knowing that Consort Hai was timid, cowardly, and helpless, she still made her do such a dangerous thing as changing the person in charge. Is this the behavior of a friend? It is clearly an attempt to take advantage of someone's kindness.

"Think about it again. Back then, you, Consort Chun, and Consort Xian all pleaded with the Emperor. After Consort Hai was granted the title of Gege, she received the most care from you, yet you rarely spoke more than a few words to her or Consort Chun. She only relied on Consort Xian. If it weren't for pleading with you on Consort Xian's behalf, I'm afraid Consort Hai would never have been able to set foot in Changchun Palace. Therefore, I'm afraid Consort Hai has been deeply influenced by it and has become obsessed with it."

Rongyin and Mingyu somewhat agreed with Yingluo's statement. Mingyu said, "Noble Lady Hai doesn't socialize much and doesn't like to talk much, so even if she is really affected, it won't be obvious. But what Yingluo said is indeed strange. We must be wary of others."

Yingluo then said, "Therefore, the best course of action now is to let them live together. Firstly, if Consort Hai becomes obsessed with demons, she may also harm others. Rather than separating her from Consort Xian, it would be better to separate them from the others."

Secondly, after they live together, we can get a complete picture of their situation through Yuan Yi, so as to avoid missing any information.

Thirdly, their unity makes it easier for them to act; and their actions provide us with more clues and opportunities to change the course of the world.

Rongyin said, "That makes sense. Then let's arrange for Consort Hai to stay in Yanxi Palace."

Thus, the palace arrangements were finalized: Consort Xian and Noble Lady Hai would live in Yanxi Palace, Noble Consort Gao and Consort Wan would live in Xianfu Palace, Consort Chun would live in Zhongcui Palace, Noble Lady Yi would live in Jingyang Palace, and Noble Lady Jia would live in Qixiang Palace.