Concubine Meng seemed to have no temper at this time, but in fact she was threatening her again and again. Such an attitude was really unkind and made Han Jiangxue feel extremely uncomfortable.

Of course, only Han Jiangxue had the guts to describe it as uncomfortable. If it had been for most other people, they would have been frightened to death.

Everyone knows that Concubine Meng has never been the kind of person who is easy to talk to. She has a weird temper and a very strange temperament. The more she talks to you with a smile, the more careful you have to be. It is not a good thing in all likelihood. What's more,

, just now Concubine Meng clearly said "What should I do if I have to answer"!

"Please forgive me, the imperial concubine. Although the daughter of the people is not a true husband, but since she agreed to Mr. Zhou's words, then even if the empress or the emperor asks about it, she cannot break her original promise." Han Jiangxue did not have the slightest fear.

He just bowed slightly and looked extremely sorry. His expression was calm and there was no unnecessary fluctuation at all.

It was the first time that Concubine Meng saw someone dare to refuse so boldly in front of her, and her face remained calm without a trace of panic or nervousness. She couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, and tightened her tone to clearly show her displeasure.

: "Han Jiangxue, are you not afraid that I will punish you if you do this?"

"The empress has a noble status, so she will not become a refugee girl without reason. Dongming has always built its country on loyalty, and women who are loyal to others are also following the country's teachings." Han Jiangxue said calmly, obviously not being impressed by Concubine Meng.

Frightened by his words.

Hearing this, Concubine Meng was even more displeased. She lowered her face and snorted coldly: "I never expected that the Han family would have such a bold daughter like you. You dare not even listen to what I say.

How dare you use such a big label as the education of the country to contradict me, such disrespect is really arrogant and unforgivable!"

Faced with Concubine Meng's sudden change of attitude, Han Jiangxue certainly couldn't care less. Especially at a time like this, Concubine Meng looked like she was going to punish her immediately, but she couldn't seem to be fake at all. How could it be possible for people to be as real as they appear on the inside?

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There was no trouble in the past. However, at this time, the imperial concubine still did not mention the matter of breaking plums. Instead, she threatened her with accusations of contradicting and being disrespectful. This made Han Jiangxue even more angry.

Can't figure it out.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I don't mean any disrespect to you. If you have offended me unintentionally, please forgive me!" Han Jiangxue suppressed the turbulence in her heart and her face remained as calm as water. She knew that people like Concubine Meng would never do anything.

Simple and moody, she couldn't see this person's true intentions at all. She had to be more calm when dealing with others.

"Calm down your anger? How do you ask me to calm down your anger? I will give you one last chance to tell the truth about that day. Otherwise, don't blame me for not showing any mercy!" Concubine Meng's face was frosty at this time, with a look on her face.

His natural coldness is frightening to watch.

At this time, she was truly in line with the people in the palace's impression of her.

The atmosphere suddenly reached a deadlock, and Han Jiangxue seemed to have no way out at this moment. Concubine Meng was already furious, just because Han Jiangxue's rejection made her feel that kind of provocation to her identity and status. What she wanted to know, she had never wanted.

No one has ever refused so directly.

To say or not to say has become a choice before Han Jiangxue. There is no other chance. There is only this last choice. And according to Concubine Meng's temperament and temper, once Han Jiangxue dares to refuse again, no matter what the reason is, it is obviously unacceptable.

You can let it go easily.

Han Jiangxue was fully aware of all this.

In fact, there were no real secrets between her and Mr. Zhou that could not be told to others, and no one had ever made her promise not to tell anyone about it. However, Concubine Meng suddenly mentioned it directly to her.

When this happened, she vaguely felt that something was wrong.

And the further back, in a few words, Concubine Meng directly used this threat to force her into such a desperate situation, which seemed very absurd. There was no way that Concubine Meng had any real relationship with Mr. Zhou.

If there is a relevant connection, then it is impossible to really care about such a thing. So, for no reason but to use this as a threat to directly force her to make a so-called inevitable and risky choice, it really seems

Somewhat weird.

Her intuition told her that Meng Guiren's original intention was not to know the content of her so-called conversation with Mr. Zhou. So if that was not the case, what was the purpose? Is it a deliberate attempt to make things difficult, or a kind of

Test?

Wouldn't it be a bit redundant to make things difficult? The matter of plum-breaking was there before, and the prince's trick was already there. If Concubine Meng really wanted to embarrass her, she could just talk about it, and there was no need to go to such trouble.

Once again, Concubine Meng's status was reduced for nothing.

In this case, there is a possibility of testing. Before entering the palace, Han Jiangxue learned some of the main characteristics of Concubine Meng from the intelligence materials prepared by Dong Ling. If such a question is just a test for herself, it is also

Very likely.

However, why would the majestic imperial concubine conduct such a so-called test on a little person like her, a little person who has gotten into trouble? What other purposes and effects does such a test have?

In just one thought, Han Jiangxue sorted everything out in her mind as clearly as possible. Although there was no way to find the final answer, she was extremely determined on how to deal with it.

If she really wants to be in trouble, even if she tells what she talked about with Mr. Zhou, people may not believe her easily and won't be in trouble anymore. Naturally, it is better to insist on seeing the end and taking a gamble as before.

"Your Majesty, forgive me. The daughter of the people has no intention of offending, and she is not willing to disobey the Queen's decree. However, the word "loyalty" cannot be forgotten, and she cannot violate it no matter what. If the queen must punish the daughter of the people, the daughter of the people will also

I have no choice but to obey the Queen’s orders.”

Her back was straight, without any trace of weakness, and with a natural firmness, she just stood there without giving in.

This kind of Han Jiangxue has an indescribable attraction and an inexplicable sense of beauty that no one can ignore. Concubine Meng looked at the girl in front of her expressionlessly, but she didn't say anything for a long time.

Concubine Meng didn't say anything, and Han Jiangxue naturally didn't say anything either, just letting that unpredictable gaze look her over. Her expression remained unchanged, neither humble nor arrogant, nor fearful nor fearful.

The special atmosphere in the pavilion, full of tension and crisis, is getting thicker and thicker. Not to mention the few palace maids waiting outside not far away, even Lu, who is still kneeling on the spot and ignores her but dare not get up on his own.

He also noticed something unusual there.

Lu He couldn't help but secretly feel happy. Although she didn't hear anything, she felt that Han Jiangxue must have angered Concubine Meng. In this case, Han Jiangxue would naturally not get any good results.

However, before Lu He had time to be happy, the situation in the pavilion suddenly changed completely and unexpectedly.

Concubine Meng, who was looking at Han Jiangxue with an expressionless expression, suddenly laughed without any warning. Accompanying the laughter was the heartfelt affirmation and appreciation that could be seen at a glance.

"Okay, okay, it's true. You are indeed as strong-willed as the rumors say." Concubine Meng said with a smile: "I once heard that the Han family's daughter was very bold, but now that I have seen it with my own eyes, it is indeed not groundless. It's just that

, in addition to being bold, you are also extremely persistent and individual. Even my intimidation cannot make you surrender. With such a character and persistence, not to mention women, even men, very few can be like this!"

Hearing Concubine Meng's words, Han Jiangxue secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that she had made the right bet. Concubine Meng just now was really just a test. No matter what the purpose of the test was, at least it was absolutely impossible to use those unfounded

to punish her for the crime.

"Your Majesty, thank you very much. Folk girls are not as powerful as you said, but they are just a little stubborn since childhood. Please forgive me, Your Majesty." She responded calmly, without showing any trace of relaxation or other emotions.

, he showed only calmness and calmness as before.

"A muscle? Your self-awareness is somewhat interesting. It seems that you have another advantage, you are quite self-aware." Concubine Meng's smile remained the same, but there was no sense of ridicule at all: "It is also somewhat appropriate.

If you weren't a single-minded person, how could you possibly mess with someone you shouldn't mess with, and why would you cause all these troubles as soon as you enter the palace today?"

As soon as these words came out, Han Jiangxue couldn't help but look up at Concubine Meng. She was about to say something, but she saw that she waved her hand to indicate that she didn't have to say anything in a hurry.

"Han Jiangxue, although I haven't witnessed the truth about plum-breaking, I know it clearly in my heart. If I have been in the palace for so many years and can't even see through these little tricks, wouldn't my life have been in vain?"

Concubine Meng spoke again, with a hint of amusement in her smile: "It's just that in the palace, there is no real right and wrong, let alone the so-called fairness. You are a smart person, I think this is more important than ever.

I can’t understand it. So at this moment, I don’t care about it at all.

I am concerned about the matter itself, but just want to play a game with you. If you win, I will naturally not embarrass you in the slightest. If you lose, then whether you broke the plum blossom or not, you will be charged with it.

You took it. How about it? Do you dare to play with me?"

After hearing this, Han Jiangxue felt that people who had stayed in the deep palace for a long time were really bored, and they treated other people's innocent lives as a game to kill time.

"The empress made such a frank statement, so there is no reason why a daughter of the common people should not respond." Han Jiangxue smiled slightly and agreed directly without any hesitation. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation.

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ps: Thanks to sunflower889 for the sachet, and to aki10086 for the peace charm. I have been celebrating the New Year in my hometown these days, and I am busy visiting relatives, so there are few updates. Dear friends, please forgive me. There will be an update this afternoon. I will try my best to write more words.
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