Jian Xiao took a sip of tea and put down the cup, "The imperial edict stated that His Majesty's body is not in good health. From now on, the affairs of the court will be handled by the prince. Considering that the prince Minhua is still young, he asked his mother, Concubine Gong Xian, to assist in the affairs of the court, and the court will be regent by Lord Gao Tianduogao!"
"Are you serious?" When Concubine Gong Xian heard this, she jumped three feet high, grinning like she had a chopstick in her mouth, and couldn't close her mouth.
"Eunuch Tianjiao is currently reciting the imperial edict in the main hall. If Concubine Xian doesn't believe it, you can go to the main hall and listen to it in person!" Jian Xiao said confidently.
Concubine Gong Xian heard what Jian Xiao said and knew that this matter must be true. Although she was arrogant, she naturally had to save her face when facing Jian Xiao who came to announce the good news.
She said with a smile, "Oh, I have to thank the imperial concubine for this. Even if everyone in the palace does not say anything, it is you who is in charge of everything? Thank you for your kind words!"
Jian Xiao waved her hand, "Look what you said, I was still in the cold palace at that time, how could I take charge of such a big thing? It's Tianjiao! He praised the prince for his hard work and studiousness, and for being conscientious and obedient to Concubine Xian. Let's talk about it. Concubine Xian
Coming from a scholarly family, it is most appropriate for you to be the assistant manager."
These two compliments made Concubine Gong Xian feel very proud. It was originally said that after Jian Xiao left the palace, she had been feeling uneasy. After all, Jian Xiao's entry into the cold palace had something to do with her. After this, she had to deal with herself, right?
Unexpectedly, Jian Xiao would come to deliver the wedding in person. It seems that power is a good thing. Once she has this thing, everyone will surround her, even Jian Xiao, who has always been aloof.
"Where are you talking?" Concubine Gong Xian said. She saw a white silk flower on the cuff of Jian Xiao's clothes, decorated like an orchid. She knew that she was thinking about Minlan. Although Minlan died in her own hands, she finally saved Wanlan.
When Yun pushed her out of the harem and thought of the child, Concubine Gong Xian felt no guilt at all, but she still had to put on a show, lest the clever Jian Xiao see the clues.
"Concubine Jian, Min Lan is just not lucky enough to be pampered by so many people... Hey, we know that it's not easy for us to have a good child..." She pretended to squeeze out a few tears as she spoke.
Jian Xiao raised her sleeves and wiped her tears, "The past is over, this is fate!" While she was wiping her tears, she felt that someone in the palace was staring at her. She secretly looked over and saw a little girl.
With a face full of indignation, she squinted at Concubine Gong Xian and then looked at Jian Xiao with sympathy. She hesitated to speak, as if she had something to say to herself.
Jian Xiao always felt that she had seen this maid before, but when she was a maid in Guiyue Palace, almost everyone had seen Jian Xiao and didn't care.
She looked at the sun outside and said, "Oh, it's almost time for Eunuch Tianjiao to come to your Majesty's place to deliver the imperial edict. I won't disturb Concubine Xian any more! Take your leave now!"
Jian Xiao strode out of Guiyue Palace with a raised eyebrow. Now she was just waiting to set up the family banquet and wait for the distinguished guests to welcome the door.
Returning to Xiaoxiang Tower, several palace maids and eunuchs were cleaning the house. Now the building was really empty. She wanted to put all the girls in the top three, but she still needed someone to clean up her house. Jian Xiao raised her legs and was about to go in.
As I was walking, I was interrupted by a shout.
"Your Majesty the Imperial Concubine..." a crisp voice
Jian Xiao stopped and looked back. This person was the girl she saw in Guiyue Palace just now. "What do you want from me?"
"I am the girl next to Concubine Gong Xian, my name is..."
"Plum blossoms?" Jian Xiao suddenly remembered that she once sneaked out to play at night and met this girl. She was a very smart little girl.
Mei Hua was shocked, she didn't expect Jian Xiao to recognize her, "I have a good memory, I am Mei Hua."
"Then come in and tell me if you have anything to do," Jian Xiao said
Mei Hua just shook her head, "There are many people in there with mixed eyes."
It seemed that she had something confidential to tell her. Jian Xiao stood there and looked at the bamboo forest behind the yard, "Come this way."
Mei Hua followed Jian Xiao and knelt down on the ground without saying anything, "My Lady, Mei Hua is really sorry about Princess Minlan's matter and please don't have close contact with Concubine Gong Xian in the future, so as not to harm you."
"How do you say this?" Jian Xiao helped Mei Hua stand up, "It's just you and me here. If you have anything to say, just say it."
Mei Hua sighed and told everything exactly what Concubine Gong Xian had asked Chun Hua Qiu Yue to do that night. When she said that Min Lan tied a stone and sank into Wangchuan Lake, Jian Xiao's heart was severely pinched. Although
Knowing that Minlan was out of danger, she still couldn't help but feel heart palpitations.
"I was on duty that night, and I happened to see everything they did. I once rocked Minlan in the palace behind their backs, but she was motionless and watched them do that. I only felt that I owed it to the empress.
I haven't thought about food and tea these days, and I feel that Princess Minlan must be complaining about my unwillingness to save me."
When Mei Hua told these things, her face was pale, and that indelible memory was pressing on her like a big stone. Now that Mei Hua was letting it out, she felt a lot more comfortable.
Jian Xiao looked at Minlan and said, "It's okay. Life or death is your destiny. Don't feel too guilty. Minlan will only thank you."
Mei Hua continued, "I have told Concubine Gong Xian that I will take the initiative to be transferred to the laundry room. It doesn't matter if it is harder or more tiring there. I watch them every day in Guiyue Palace and think about the disgusting things they have done. I am really dumb."
I can’t go down anymore!”
"Thank you for telling me this!" Jian Xiao didn't expect that there was a kind-hearted person next to that vicious woman, "Plum Blossom, my girl is sent to take care of His Majesty. There is a shortage of people around, would you like to follow me?"
Mei Hua's eyes lit up, "Can I really follow you?"
Jian Xiao nodded. Now that everyone around him has been sent away, there should be someone available. This girl has a conscience, is smart, and can distinguish right from wrong.
Mei Hua's face, which had been pale just now, showed some relief, "That's good, it will atone for Princess Minlan's sins."
Jian Xiao returned to Xiaoxiang Tower. There was silence in the building. Although it was already dark, the lanterns in the palace were not lit yet. Jian Xiao walked into the palace, looked at the clean bed, and lay down on the bed. This palace was finally her own.
I stayed, looking up and thinking about all the past these days. I really want a new beginning. I don’t know whether the road ahead will be a smooth road or full of thorns. But as long as Tuo Jinglie is by my side, everything will be fine.
Thinking of Tuo Jinglie, Jian Xiao felt warm in her heart. She was not alone. Thinking of his support in everything she did, Jian Xiao was full of confidence.
"Concubine Jian, have you rested already? It's so relaxing!"
Jian Xiao sat up from the bed, looked at the figures outside, and smiled, "I've been waiting for you for a long time! Why did you come here!"
"You just came out and laid such a plan for me. Do you want to make me sink my boat?"
Jian Xiao walked to the table and lit the oil lamp. The palace was instantly brighter, and the visitor sat down calmly, "What? Are you not going to tell me why you did this?"