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

The emperor has arrived.

Upon the emperor's arrival, he immediately rejected Hongli's decision to choose Qingying as his primary consort, and stated that the empress had made a mistake and was now confined to Jingren Palace, where she was not to be allowed to leave unless she died.

Rongyin and Mingyu were shocked. At this moment, Yingluo also said, "I also heard news from the Imperial Household Department that the Third Prince Hongshi has been expelled from the capital!"

Rongyin and Mingyu were extremely shocked, but what shocked them even more than the news was that Qingying actually stood up, took two steps forward before kneeling down, and asked with her neck stiff, "Your Majesty, what mistake did the Empress commit to deserve such severe punishment?"

"How could she be so disrespectful? The Emperor didn't tell her to rise, yet she stood up on her own? What if she offended His Majesty? And she actually questioned the Emperor and Empress about what wrong they had done?" Rongyin and Mingyu remained kneeling, but they both thought of this at the same time.

"She plotted to seize the throne, and I spared her life—that's already showing leniency!" the emperor explained to Qingying.

Consort Xi stirred up trouble: "Please don't take your anger out on the Third Prince."

As if in response to her, the eunuch beside the emperor said, "The third prince, Hongshi, has been removed from the imperial clan register and removed from the imperial genealogy; he is no longer a member of the royal family!"

The squad band was now completely buzzing with activity.

Mingyu: Aaaaaaah! What on earth is going on?! How could Empress Xiaojingxian possibly plot to usurp the throne?!

This matter involves the royal family, especially such a grave crime. Rongyin's heart sank. She quickly said to Yuanyi in her mind, "Emperor Shizong secretly established a crown prince and hid the edict of succession behind the 'Zhengda Guangming' plaque in the Qianqing Palace. How could others easily plot against him? Moreover, Empress Dowager has always been cautious and loving, setting an example for the six palaces. She was personally bestowed the posthumous title of 'Xiaojing' by Emperor Shizong. She would never do such a rebellious act and become such a person without the emperor and father! Furthermore, although Rongyin does not know about the affairs of the previous dynasty, she knows the principle that 'if the emperor does not keep secrets, he will lose his ministers; if the ministers do not keep secrets, they will lose their lives.' If Empress Dowager and Third Brother really did plot to usurp the throne, Father Emperor would have dealt with them before the edict was even issued. Yet, he would have easily revealed such a major matter in front of all the noblewomen and young ladies at Jiangxue Pavilion. This is not like Father Emperor's usual wise and mighty demeanor. It must be that evil spirits have bewitched Emperor Shizong and Empress Dowager!"

Yuan Yi: Ms. Rong, perhaps you are right, but there is still a part of the original Heavenly Dao in this... I will investigate the specific situation of this Heavenly Dao later and then align the granularity with you... But compared to this, Ms. Wei, what is the situation on your end? What we see here matches what you said. The sensitivity and accuracy of your information are very high.

Yingluo: What are these limits? Never mind, I'll talk about it later. I've found that the Imperial Household Department, and even the palace itself, is quite chaotic, with no rules whatsoever. Eunuchs, maids, and guards don't avoid each other and are often together, exchanging information. I found a few maids and eunuchs and managed to get some connections. Just now, news came that the Third Prince's residence is to be reclaimed, and his servant, San Dezi, has been sent to the Censorate. I haven't found out anything else yet.

Rongyin: The Imperial Household Department has the responsibility of supervising and inspecting the Imperial Household Department's censors. Even if there are corrupt officials or lawless individuals who break the law, they wouldn't tolerate such a situation of private dealings being tolerated to this extent. It's clear that the Imperial Household Department has probably also been corrupted by evil spirits. Yingluo, you must be very careful in your actions and take good care of yourself!

Mingyu: Exactly! I don't want anything to happen so that the Empress and I have to come and save you!

Rongyin and Mingyu were both very excited, both mentally and physically.

The emperor looked down at Hongli and Qingying kneeling before him and said, "Qingying is a descendant of the Ulanara clan. Given the current situation, you should consider whether she can enter your residence!"

Hongli seemed somewhat flustered, yet he solemnly kowtowed: "Father! Princess Qingying has been rejected by Third Brother and has lost her title. How will she stand in the future! Mother Empress made a mistake and should not implicate the family. Qingying is also your family, Father!"

Rongyin and Mingyu were speechless for a moment.

Yuan Yi, who shared the same vision, said in a deep voice: "Now I am certain that Hongli has been affected because the Heavenly Dao has been eroded."

Qingying returned the jade ruyi to Hongli, her expression unchanged, and said calmly, "Uncle," a eunuch beside her warned, "Princess, be careful!" "Uncle," Qingying paused, then insisted, "Please, for the sake of my aunt's deep affection for her over ten years of marriage, treat her with some leniency. Qingying is unworthy to serve you, please take care." She bowed deeply, stood up, and left under the eunuch's guidance. Afterwards, at the emperor's behest, the imperial concubine selection was terminated, and everyone dispersed.

Although they didn't know why Qingying could casually claim kinship with the Emperor before him without being reprimanded, nor whether she wanted slightly better or more favorable treatment for her aunt, Rongyin and Mingyu had already grasped the situation of this world. Therefore, they remained calm and followed the necessary etiquette, respectfully seeing off the Emperor with the other ladies-in-waiting, bidding farewell to Consort Xi and Hongli, and then leaving Jiangxue Pavilion to board their carriage.

After settling down, the exhaustion from the mental shock slowly crept in. The two looked at each other and forced a reassuring smile: No matter what, today is finally over.

After today's chaos and farce, the two of them have come to fully understand that this world is not only vastly different from their original world, but is also truly bizarre.

They had gone from being shocked to getting used to these strange people and things.

Or rather, they've become numb.