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Chapter 418 - 384: After lodging the complaint, people felt satisfied. The first thing Shen Chuwei did after returning to the palace was to get promoted.

Chapter 418: Chapter 384: After lodging the complaint, people felt satisfied. The first thing Shen Chuwei did after returning to the palace was to get promoted.

Xu Chenghui, seeing the confrontational Concubine Xu, who had always been on good terms with Lady Shen, and now that Concubine Xu was temporarily in charge of the affairs of the East Palace, many matters had to go through her hands.

It wouldn’t do to offend Concubine Xu.

Alarmed, Xu Chenghui hurried forward to pay her respects, "Concubine Xu, you must have misheard, I didn’t speak of Lady Shen."

Concubine Xu huffed, "My ears work very well; I heard every word you said crystal clear. You dare to curse His Highness’s offspring, you’ve got some nerve. Wait till His Highness returns, and I will tell him everything, to shut that mouth of yours."

Xu Chenghui’s legs went weak with fear, and she "thudded" onto her knees on the ground, pleading pitifully, "Concubine Xu, rumors are rampant in the East Palace, it’s not just me speculating, everyone is saying it. Please let this slide and don’t tell His Highness."

"Had you known earlier, why be so venomous with your words just now? Go explain yourself to His Highness," said Concubine Xu, before turning to Concubine Xue, "I hate to disappoint you, but Lady Shen and the babies are all quite well. As for you, you don’t even have the chance to conceive."

"Concubine Xu, you should still watch what you say. You entered the palace far earlier than I did, and yet your belly shows no sign of life," retorted Concubine Xue, glancing at Concubine Xu’s abdomen. "There couldn’t be a problem, could there?"

Concubine Xu placed her hands on her hips, thrusting out her abdomen for Concubine Xue to see, "Thanks for your concern, but I’m in tip-top shape."

Concubine Xue snorted dismissively, "What good is a healthy body if you can’t bear a child? You’re so good to Lady Shen, yet I haven’t seen her put in a good word for you in front of His Highness, to give you a few chances to serve him in bed."

"Trying to sow discord? What a pity, I don’t need to serve in bed," said Concubine Xu with a smile, "Unlike someone who daydreams about it but never gets the chance."

Concubine Xue’s tea-drinking gesture paused, and she rolled her eyes in annoyance, really, such an idiot.

At that moment, a not-so-quiet commotion could be heard in the distance, along with the sound of conversation.

Shen Chuwei, following Xiao Jinyan, stepped into the East Palace, surveying the place she had not seen for two months. When she had left, it was still snowing, but now the palace was brimming with the signs of spring.

"Having been away for two months, I really missed the East Palace." She thought of her little vegetable garden, the fruit tree grove, the chicken coop—good thing someone was looking after them, or she wouldn’t have been able to sleep at night.

Xiao Jinyan looked down at Shen Chuwei, observing her smiling face, "I thought you might not want to come back after leaving the palace."

Feeling a bit guilty, Shen Chuwei touched her ear. Between the palace and Fuyao Residence, she naturally preferred Fuyao Residence.

However, if Fuyao Residence were without Xiao Jinyan, she would still choose the East Palace; the family of four should be together.

After all, it didn’t hinder her from freeloading.

Upon seeing Shen Chuwei, whose eyes were shining, Concubine Xu could not care less about Xu Chenghui and Concubine Xue; she flounced over, waving her handkerchief.

"Lady Shen."

Shen Chuwei, seeing Concubine Xu coming towards her, noted that her originally plump face had become sharper.

"Concubine Xu, you’ve lost weight since we saw each other two months ago."

Not forgetting to pay respect to Xiao Jinyan, Concubine Xu curtsied, "Your Highness."

But her gaze remained fixed on Shen Chuwei, and after completing her curtsy, she couldn’t wait to show off by twirling around, "Thinking of you all during these two months, my appetite was poor, so I lost weight, clothes fit me so much better now."

Xiao Jinyan watched the interaction between Shen Chuwei and Concubine Xu, knowing that what Concubine Xu said was sincere; such genuine affection was rare in the palace.

From a distance, Xu Chenghui spotted His Highness with Lady Shen, and behind Lady Shen, Chun Xi was holding a child, as was the little bunny, each cradling a child.

This scene alone was enough to shatter those baseless rumors.

Xu Chenghui was terrified beyond belief; certainly, His Highness was going to be furious.

Seeing that Lady Shen and the children were all fine, Concubine Xue felt a twinge of unwillingness. Why hadn’t they perished outside, and why had they returned?

With His Highness’s return, Concubine Xue and Xu Chenghui also came forward to pay their respects.

"Your Highness, may you be blessed with peace and safety."

After catching up with Lady Shen, Concubine Xu saw that Concubine Xue and Xu Chenghui had also arrived; not to report would be as neglectful as a dog.

She turned to Xiao Jinyan and said, "By the way, Your Highness, during Lady Shen’s absence, there have been countless rumors in the East Palace. They even cursed that something had happened to the babies, driving Lady Shen mad."

Xu Chenghui was extremely nervous, knowing that when Concubine Xu spoke, it was like rapid gunfire; she couldn’t be comfortable without lashing out at someone, and now she even liked to tell tales.

How much benefit has Lady Shen given you?

Concubine Xue cursed in her mind, Concubine Xu, you fool, Lady Shen is using you as a pawn, and yet you wag your tail happily like a dog.