Palace intrigue is the business of the concubines in the Harem, it has nothing to do with these people.
The Emperor had those dancers executed and then left in anger, the Imperial Noble Consort fearfully chased after the Emperor, and the palace banquet had to be dismissed.
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Not even two days after the palace banquet, rumors spread from the palace that the Imperial Noble Consort had fallen out of favor.
The Imperial Noble Consort was clearly framed by someone, but it’s unknown who made this move.
Palace intrigue is truly terrifying.
Yann Qin sent a lot of items to Chuzheng, including food, clothes, and daily necessities.
Since the original married, she didn’t accept Yann Qin’s gifts.
Now Chuzheng accepted them, causing Yann Qin’s brotherly affection to overflow, sending various goods as if they cost nothing.
Chuzheng: "..."
I don’t need them!!
Chuzheng slapped her hand, cursing herself for being greedy! For accepting! Great, now look!
Ugh!
No more Good Person Cards.
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As Yann Qin’s gifts piled up, Chuzheng couldn’t sit still and decided to go back and stop her generous brother.
"Shi Yi?"
"I’m here." Shi Yi’s voice rang, but the person was nowhere to be seen.
Chuzheng immediately lost interest and walked out silently.
What’s the point if I can’t see him.
Not even worth a dime! No chatting!
Rumor spread that the young miss returned to Yann Residence, everyone cleaned themselves before coming forward to serve her.
"Master hasn’t returned yet, Miss, have some snacks first."
"Miss, here’s this year’s Yunxi new tea. Master specially reserved it for you, saying you liked it."
"Miss..."
By logic, she is now the Third Princess Consort, these people should have changed how they address her.
Yet not one servant at Yann Residence calls her Third Princess Consort, showing Yann Qin’s true dislike for the Third Prince.
Under the servants’ fervent gazes, Chuzheng drank her third cup of tea, and just as she was about to lose her cool image, Yann Qin returned.
Yann Qin must have heard something on the way back; he wasn’t surprised to see her and maintained his stern father-like seriousness.
"Why are you back so suddenly?"
"Can’t I be back?" If not stopped, you’re likely to send the entire Yann Residence over.
Yann Qin paused slightly and said: "This will always be your home, come back whenever you want."
Chuzheng politely replied: "Thanks, brother."
"Did Changsun Hang bully you?" Yann Qin clearly felt something was off with Chuzheng’s sudden appearance.
Chuzheng waved her hand: "He wouldn’t dare."
Yann Qin looked at her without speaking.
"He truly wouldn’t dare," Chuzheng seriously said, "With you here, he’d only bully me if he’s crazy."
Yann Qin nodded, feeling quite confident.
Yann Qin instructed to prepare the dishes the original loved, asking her about everyday matters while they ate.
With Yann Qin’s skill, such matters were easy to discover.
However, respecting the original’s objection, he indeed didn’t place someone by her side for reports.
Chuzheng figured Yann Qin feared she’d grab a sword and go to the Prince’s Mansion if she heard any bad news.
"Brother, don’t send me gifts anymore." I don’t need them!
"You don’t like them?"
"..."
It’s not about liking or disliking them.
How do I explain it to you!
Chuzheng had to vaguely pass it off, warning Yann Qin no more gifts, or she’ll get mad!
Yann Qin hesitated: "Alright."
If his sister doesn’t want gifts, then he won’t send them.
After finishing dinner, Chuzheng followed Yann Qin to the study.
Yann Qin never avoided discussing matters with his sister, whether official or private.
This was also why Changsun Hang later caught Yann Qin’s weakness via the original.
Chuzheng wasn’t intent on exploring others’ territories, casually took a chair and sat: "Brother, do you have any plan?"
Yann Qin: "What plan?"
"Like a plan for rebellion or something?"
Yann Qin furrowed his brows, putting down his brush: "Who told you anything?"
"No one." Chuzheng shook her head.
On the court, who doesn’t suspect you’re planning to usurp the throne, watching you every day, does anyone need to say?
Of course, she didn’t know this from rumors, she had the plot.
This brother looks like a villain always ready for rebellion!
"Don’t say such things again," Yann Qin chastised, "Those are capital crimes, don’t you know?"
"You don’t plan to rebel?" If you don’t rebel, do I have to take the throne myself? How do I complete my mission as a hegemon?
"..."
What’s the matter with this sister?
Who encourages their brother to rebel!!
"Yann Chuzheng, I’m warning you, never mention this again!"
This is Yann Residence, you can say anything; if you speak out, even I can’t save you!
Chuzheng: "..."
Chuzheng left Yann Residence troubled.
How can I make my brother rebel quickly, need responses urgently.
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Yann Qin watched Chuzheng leave, his brows gradually furrowed.
Once Chuzheng was out of sight, Yann Qin turned to a certain spot: "What’s she been up to lately?"
Shi Yi revealed half his body from behind a pillar: "Miss either reads books or daydreams daily, nothing abnormal."
"... She truly doesn’t like Changsun Hang anymore?"
"..."
Shi Yi’s mind flashed back to that day in the palace when the girl asked a question under the fireworks.
Yann Qin: "What’s wrong?"
Shi Yi returned to his senses: "I don’t know."
Yann Qin exhaled: "Protect her for me. Especially during this period."
Shi Yi: "Understood."
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Chuzheng went to Yann Residence every few days, attempting to instigate Yann Qin to rebel.
Yann Qin couldn’t help but suspect if Chuzheng was swapped out to lure him, aiming to catch his weakness.
But after observation, Yann Qin still felt she was his sister.
Whether Yann Qin intended to rebel or not, he kept it from Chuzheng; thus her efforts over half a month yielded no results.
Ugh.
Really have to do it myself?
Another day of failed rebellion instigation.
Chuzheng didn’t take a carriage, instead casually walking home along the street.
Bastard told her to turn anger into energy—go on a shopping spree.
So Chuzheng kept handing things to Ying Xiang, soon Ying Xiang should have arms full of large packages ready to drop.
"Miss, should we stop buying?" Ying Xiang panicked: "These purchases are useless!"
Brought home, they just sat there, never even glanced at.
Isn’t this a waste of Silver?
"You don’t understand."
The world of the wealthy is tough.
Chuzheng finished a new round of shopping, leading Ying Xiang out of the store.
"Ahh..."
Ying Xiang was bumped straight on, scattering things all over.
"Sorry, sorry..."
The woman who bumped into Ying Xiang wore a veil and immediately stopped upon collision, hurriedly helping Ying Xiang pick up things.
Ying Xiang clutched her sore arm: "No problem... Madam Zuo?"
The woman’s movements paused, quickly glancing at Ying Xiang, seemingly recognized her, and left in haste without picking up the rest.
Ying Xiang: "???"
Why run so fast?
Confounded, Ying Xiang picked up the fallen items, discovering an extra one.
"Hey, Miss, what’s this?"
"Medicine."
"... You bought medicine?"
"Why would I buy medicine, to feed Changsun Hang?"
"..."