I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 81 Qin Jiuwei was stunned for a moment.

He gently shook his head, bringing his thoughts back to the matter of King Qi.

Gao Xian sighed softly, "Your Imperial Uncle has truly disappointed me this time."

He couldn't help but feel a little melancholy. Was being born into an imperial family destined to prevent him from experiencing familial affection?

Gao Xian couldn't help but think of Qing Kui; his Qing Kui was different from everyone else's.

She was the purest and most innocent woman he had ever met.

They would never be like King Qi, who would abandon family ties for the sake of profit.

"Where is Consort Chen now?" Gao Xian asked, his voice slightly hoarse.

Eunuch Li immediately replied, "Consort Chen has gone to attend the Autumn Banquet hosted by the Eldest Princess."

The Emperor doted on Consort Chen to the extreme, and would often inquire about her whereabouts.

Therefore, they would keep a close eye on Consort Chen's every move.

Gao Xian nodded, "I will naturally go and see the banquet hosted by my elder sister."

He turned to look at Xie Yanli in front of him, "Yanli, would you like to come along?"

Xie Yanli's eyebrows twitched slightly, his dark eyes deep and unfathomable.

The Autumn Banquet... It seems Qin Jiuwei also attended this banquet.

He nodded. "Your Majesty, this humble subject will accompany you."

He was a little worried about her, so he decided to go check on her.

Royal Garden.

After being reprimanded by Consort Xian, Qin Le'an dared not be arrogant anymore. He stood behind Consort Xian and did not dare to say a word.

Qiu Yueli glanced at the trembling Qin Le'an, her heart filled with disdain.

Seeing how imposing she was just now, I thought she could really humiliate Qin Jiuwei, but it turns out she's just a cowardly bum.

The noble ladies all began to fawn over Consort Xian.

Consort Xian came from a distinguished family, serving as a veteran of three reigns, with her ancestors being founding heroes.

Therefore, although Consort Xian was not favored by the Emperor, she still held a high position in the palace, and no one dared to disobey her.

Amidst the commotion, a sharp eunuch's voice rang out.

"The Eldest Princess has arrived—"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw the princess walking gracefully along the winding path.

She was wearing a pale yellow silk dress with a jeweled ribbon tied around her waist. Her belly was slightly protruding, indicating that she was pregnant.

Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her slightly upturned eyes were lively, and her eyes were as clear as a spring.

A smile played at the corners of her lips, and two shallow dimples appeared faintly, making her even more charming and beautiful, with an unparalleled radiance.

Her elegant hairstyle, adorned only with a few exquisite gold hairpins, already exuded an air of nobility.

The palace maids and eunuchs all curtsied, and everyone else followed suit.

Even the usually proud and arrogant Consort Xian bowed slightly to her.

"Greetings to the Princess."

Qin Jiuwei was stunned the moment she saw the Princess.

The person who always appeared in her dreams actually appeared in front of her.

"Get up, all of you." The princess's gaze swept over the crowd.

Finally, her gaze fell on Qin Jiuwei. Her eyes lit up immediately. What a beautiful woman!

She loved beautiful women more than anything in her life, and the prettier they were, the more she liked them.

Even if a beautiful woman does nothing, just looking at her will make you feel better.

But she had never seen such a stunning beauty before!

Qiu Yueli became excited immediately when the eldest princess appeared.

I've heard that the eldest princess loves talented women the most, so I must attract her attention and win her favor.

As the princess drew closer, Qiu Yueli was about to speak.

Unexpectedly, the princess bypassed her and walked straight towards Qin Jiuwei.

Qiu Yueli's face froze instantly.

The eldest princess walked up to Qin Jiuwei, intending to ask her name, but the beauty spoke first.

"Yunzhi..." The voice trembled slightly.

Gao Yunzhi tilted her head slightly. This beauty was quite bold, daring to call her by her name directly.

Strangely enough, she wasn't angry at all...

Looking at Gao Yunzhi's face, Qin Jiuwei's eyes immediately welled up with tears.

In her previous life, she was trapped in the palace and didn't even get to see her one last time.

Yunzhi, when you died in childbirth, were you in a lot of pain...?

Gao Yunzhi blinked, somewhat puzzled.

Such a beautiful woman, why is she crying?

But a beauty is a beauty, even when she cries she looks beautiful.

"What's wrong?" Gao Yunzhi asked gently.

When Qin Jiuwei heard her voice, her nose tingled again, and she was about to say that she was fine.

Xie Jing, who was standing to the side, spoke first.

Xie Jingchao and Gao Yunzhi bowed respectfully, "Your Highness, Mother was frightened just now."

Qin Jiuwei turned to Xie Jing in shock. "Child, what are you saying?"

"Are you frightened?" Gao Yunzhi's face suddenly turned cold upon hearing this.

Who dares to scare her little beauty?

"What happened? Tell me in detail," Gao Yunzhi said coldly.

Xie Jing said respectfully, "Just now, Consort Qin from the palace made my mother kneel down and pay her respects, saying that this is the imperial palace, not a marquis's residence, and she also scolded my mother for being unruly."

Gao Yunzhi's eyes immediately narrowed coldly.

How dare a mere attendant be so arrogant? Has she gone mad?!

Who is she? Does she deserve to have a beautiful woman kneel before her?

Gao Yunzhi turned around, glanced at the crowd, and coldly said, "Who is Consort Qin? Get out here for me."

Xie Jing smiled slightly upon hearing this.

He could tell at a glance that the eldest princess had a good impression of his mother, so how could he not take advantage of it?

He couldn't bear to see his mother suffer any injustice, and if anyone caused his mother to suffer any injustice, he would make that person pay back a thousand times over!

Is simply punishing someone by copying scriptures? He felt that wasn't enough.

Qin Jiuwei then understood the meaning behind Xie Jing's words.

This kid... is really cunning and clever.

Qin Le'an turned deathly pale the moment Xie Jing spoke.

Hearing the princess call her, she was so frightened that her legs went weak and she didn't dare to move.

Seeing that she did not move, Consort Xian turned her head and glanced at the old nanny beside her.

The old nanny dragged Qin Le'an to the Princess.

Gao Yunzhi looked Qin Le'an up and down.

“It was you who made Mei…” She paused after saying that, not knowing Mei’s name.

After thinking for a moment, I simply used "her" as a substitute, "So you're the one who made her kneel down and bow to you?"

Qin Le'an nodded cautiously, her voice barely audible, "Yes..."

"A mere concubine dares to be so arrogant now? Does she really think that I and the Empress Dowager are no longer here?" Gao Yunzhi shouted angrily.

Qin Le'an trembled and collapsed to the ground.

Her voice was broken as she said, "Your Highness... Your Highness, I... I know I was wrong."

Gao Yunzhi snorted coldly and turned to look at Qin Jiuwei beside her, wanting to hear her opinion.

“Beautiful…” Gao Yunzhi pursed her lips, then misspoke again.

She coughed lightly. "You suggest how to punish her. You decide on this matter."

Qin Jiuwei's eyebrows twitched slightly. Was she supposed to make the decision for her?

She lowered her eyes, and the corners of her lips twitched almost imperceptibly.

Upon hearing this, Qin Le'an was struck dumb. After standing there for a moment, he suddenly rushed to Qin Jiuwei's side.

She gripped Qin Jiuwei's skirt tightly with both hands.