"This …" Xiahou Chengyu seemed to be in a difficult position as he observed Qing Zhu's expression.
"Alright, it's settled then," Qing Zhu confirmed.
"Yes, Your Highness!" Only then did Xiahou Chengyu 'reluctantly' agree. In reality, he was overjoyed. He had finally driven that slut out of the palace. Ever since he had a little child in his belly, no one in the entire palace dared to provoke him. Even His Majesty had to give her some leeway. This was the true feeling of being the mother of the world.
Qing Zhu's thoughts could not be seen on the surface, but this time, he did not stay long in the Heavenly Night Palace. After a short stay, he said that he had something to do and left.
After respectfully sending Qing Zhu off, Xiahou Chengyu reckoned that her actions today would make Qing Zhu unhappy, but she wasn't afraid that Qing Zhu would settle the score later. After the little girl came out of her belly, she could still ward off evil spirits!
"Did you hear what His Majesty said?" Xiahou Chengyu turned his head to look at E Mei, "Go to the East Palace personally to pass the edict, immediately!"
Her eyebrows were slightly hesitant. "What should I say about the decree?"
Xiahou Chengyu coldly snorted. "Just tell that bitch that His Majesty, in order to let me rest in peace, ordered her to go back to her parents' home and scram immediately. She can't return to the Heavenly Palace without an order!"
"Yes!" E Mei answered and immediately summoned two people to accompany her.
After arriving at the Eastern Palace, Emei naturally would not convey the edict so crudely, but the meaning was similar to the original words. In order to let the Empress rest in peace and nurture the fetus, the Heavenly Consort Zhan Ruyi was to immediately return home to visit her relatives. Without the edict, she could not return to the Heavenly Palace.
"Your concubine obeys." Zhan Ruyi did not have any reaction. He bowed respectfully and agreed calmly.
But for the people of the Eastern Palace, they were extremely shocked!
Her personal maids, Silver Frost and White Snow, were especially furious. Why did the Empress have to focus on her pregnancy and let the Heavenly Concubine go home to visit her family? Wasn't this a humiliation? Moreover, the two of them did not believe that the Heavenly Emperor would issue such a decree to the Heavenly Consort!
"Queen, I don't believe that His Majesty would give such a decree. I want to seek confirmation from His Majesty!" Silver Frost got up and left with a look of grief and indignation.
Who knew that as soon as she tilted her head, two palace maids would stop Yin Shuang and not let her leave.
"I'm going to see Her Majesty. Why are you stopping me? Do you have a guilty conscience? "Silver Frost said angrily.
However, just as he finished speaking. A palm shadow fiercely slapped over. Pa! A crisp and clear slap landed directly on Silver Frost's face, causing him to fall to the ground. There was blood at the corner of his mouth.
The one who attacked was Er Mei. Er Mei stared coldly at Silver Frost, who had fallen to the ground and covered her face. She said coldly, "Unruly lowly servant, what right do you have to see His Majesty? Are you trying to defy the decree, or are you accusing the Heavenly Empress of falsifying the decree in front of everyone? "She turned around and shouted," This lowly servant is defying the decree. Men, drag him out and deal with him for defying the imperial decree! "
A group of Heavenly Generals immediately rushed in from outside.
Zhan Ruyi's figure flashed and he stood in front of Silver Frost, blocking the group of Heavenly Generals.
The group of Heavenly Generals looked at each other and were in a dilemma. They had to obey the decree, but all the guards in the palace knew that the Heavenly Consort was the Heavenly Emperor's favorite consort. If they offended the Heavenly Consort and angered His Majesty, they might not be able to keep their heads.
"Could it be that the Heavenly Consort also wishes to defy the decree?" A faint smile appeared on her face.
"You're thinking too much." Zhan Ruyi's expression was calm. He turned around and ordered, "Do as the decree says. Pack your things immediately … Let's go!"
Everyone in the East Palace was angry but did not dare to say anything. They could only do as he said. Bai Xue and the others quickly helped Silver Frost up.
However, Er Mei did not want to let her go. "This lowly servant is defying the decree. Do you still want to run?"
Zhan Ruyi, who was about to turn around, suddenly looked back and said coldly, "Er Mei, I'm already doing as the decree says. I advise you not to go too far!"
Er Mei smiled and said, "Your Highness, this lowly servant does not understand what you're saying. Is it wrong for this lowly servant to defend the decree?
"Do you really want me to drag you to see the Celestial Emperor? Do you want to see if I can take your head off? " Zhan Ruyi's gaze suddenly became aggressive, piercing straight at Er Mei. Then, he looked at the generals and said in a crisp voice, "I want to see who dares to be so presumptuous in the East Palace. All of you, get out!"
"…" Er Mei's face was filled with anger. But in the end, she bit her lip. She had been in the Heavenly Palace for so long, and this was the first time she had seen Zhan Ruyi flip out. She was more or less afraid. She also knew that if things really went to the Celestial Emperor, she would not be able to do well in front of Zhan Ruyi. He could only give a slight bow before turning around and leaving.
The generals looked at each other, then cupped their fists towards Zhan Ruyi and quickly retreated. Who would dare to snatch someone from the Heavenly Consort's hands in the Eastern Palace?
It was easy to pack up. Not long after, a group of palace maids followed Zhan Ruyi out of the East Palace.
On the way out of the palace, he bumped into Xiahou Chengyu, who had come to see him off. Rather than saying that he had come to see him off, it was more accurate to say that he had come to humiliate him.
Zhan Ruyi led everyone in a half-kneeling salute. Xiahou Chengyu looked down at them with disdain. He grunted lightly, like a victorious general on the battlefield facing a defeated general begging to surrender. He said coldly, "Heavenly Consort had better stay at home. Let's go!" His words seemed to be mocking Zhan Ruyi. This Heaven Palace is not a place for you to stay. Get lost!
In a faraway building, Qing Zhu stood in front of the window of the Carved Flower Pavilion with his hands clasped behind his back. He watched the scene of the Empress and Heavenly Consort meeting through the lattice.
Shangguan Qing watched from the side, looking at the situation outside, and then at Qing Zhu's reaction.
He watched as Zhan Ruyi and his group left the palace. Along the way, there were many palace consorts pointing and pointing at them. Qing Zhu slowly closed his eyes and said slowly, "This Emperor owes her!"
"Sigh!" Shangguan Qing sighed softly. Naturally, he knew who Qing Zhu was referring to. "Your Majesty's considerations are wise. In the current situation, temporarily leaving the palace is not necessarily a bad thing. Otherwise, the Celestial Empress will inevitably find trouble with her. This old servant has already informed the Imperial Guards to strictly protect her. Everything will be fine. The Heavenly Consort's various expenses at home will be doubled. It will only be better than here, not worse. "
Heavenly Old Man Residence, Forbidden Garden.
The canopy of the towering tree was like a canopy. Under the tree, there was an exquisite little table with dishes and wine on it. Xiahou Ta sat there, eating with great relish.
When Wei Shu entered, he saw a burly, stocky man wearing a chef's apron walking over from the other side with a plate of steaming dishes in his hands. He froze for a moment, then immediately walked over to greet him, shouting, "Second Master is here."
This person was none other than Xiahou Ta's second son, Xiahou Ling. He was also the only Xiahou Family descendant in the entire Xiahou Family, apart from Wei Shu, who could enter the Forbidden Garden without any notice. At the same time, he was also the person with the highest position in the Xiahou Family besides Xiahou Ta in the Heavenly Court. Although it was an idle position like Xiahou Ta, he was also at the level of a Marshal. It was just that he had no real power.
Seeing Wei Shu, Xiahou Ling laughed heartily. "Wei Shu is here. Quick, come over and have a taste."
"Second Master is personally cooking again!" Wei Shu was delighted. He quickly caught up and reached out to help him carry the dishes.
Xiahou Ling raised a hand to stop him, indicating that there was no need. He personally carried the dishes to the big tree and placed them in front of Xiahou Ta. He took off his apron and handed it to Wei Shu, who came to receive it. As he sat down, he gestured with his hand. "Wei Shu, sit down. Let's have a taste. I just caught some freshwater seafood from outside. It tastes best when cooked with wine."
Wei Shu, who had put away his apron, looked at the dishes on the table and couldn't help but smile. They were just the most common fish and shrimp in the mortal domain's rivers.
Since the other had spoken, Wei Shu didn't argue. He sat to the side and poured wine for the father and son sitting across from each other.
Xiahou Ta reached out with his chopsticks, picked up a piece of tender fish, and slowly chewed.
Xiahou Ling, who first drank a mouthful of wine, looked at the reaction of the other side. He raised his chopsticks and asked with a smile, "Father, how does it taste?"
His expression was gentle and hearty, and his looks weren't anything special. However, the flickering in his eyes revealed a sense of reserved profoundness. Coupled with his robust figure, he had a faintly discernible aura of devouring, but most of the time, it was masked by his gentle and hearty appearance.
Xiahou Ta closed his eyes and smacked his lips. He shook his head, reminiscing, and said, "Not bad, it's delicious. Second Son, your culinary skills have improved!"
"Haha!" Xiahou Ling laughed heartily. In front of his father, he didn't appear reserved. He nodded with his chopsticks. "The old man praised it well. Wei Shu, you can't miss it."
Wei Shu shook his head with a smile and also reached out with his chopsticks to taste.
Xiahou Ta's old eyes glanced at his son. "You're willing to spend energy on this petty little thing."
Xiahou Ling didn't care about the rebuke hidden in his words. He said with a smile, "The little Dao is the Dao. It doesn't matter if it's big or small. It's like cooking a small fish!"
Xiahou Ta's eyes showed that he was lost in thought. In the end, he smiled and didn't say anything else.
Xiahou Ling observed Wei Shu's reaction and casually asked, "Wei Shu, what's the matter?"
"The Empress of Heaven caused a ruckus in the palace and chased the Heavenly Consort out of the palace …" Wei Shu put down his chopsticks and told them what had happened in the palace.
After hearing that, Xiahou Ta did not react at all. He picked up the freshwater seafood and slowly put it into his mouth. He squinted his eyes and tasted it carefully.
"That's it?" Xiahou Ling didn't seem to mind. After asking, he continued eating.
Seeing the father and son's reaction, Wei Shu was startled. He cautiously said, "Didn't the Heavenly Empress go a bit too far this time? I'm afraid it will cause the Green Lord to be displeased."
"Do you think he won't be disgusted? The Empress of the Heavenly Empress still has to have the dignity that she should have. She's the head of the harem after all. Don't worry, the sky won't fall. As long as the Xiahou family doesn't fall, the Empress will be fine. "Xiahou Ling casually said a few words and pointed at him with his chopsticks." How does my freshwater seafood taste? "
"Very good, very good." Wei Shu nodded repeatedly.
Xiahou Ling was amused. "Heh! Wei Shu, why do I feel like you're just brushing me off? What? Is there something on your mind? Why don't you tell me? "
Wei Shu hesitated for a moment, then finally frowned and said, "Actually, there is something this old servant doesn't understand. The Empress may not be the most suitable person to enter the palace. It's not like the Xiahou family doesn't have any clever daughters. Why did they choose the Empress to enter the palace in the first place?" The implication was that Xiahou Chengyu wasn't a clever person. Some of the things he did in the palace were not wise and might not be in line with the interests of the Xiahou family.
Xiahou Ta continued to eat and drink. After this son of his came, he basically didn't say much.
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