At first, she was not so sure that it was the Queen who planted red flowers in the glutinous rice balls, but Long Chuxia's reaction made her think more and more that if the Queen were any concubine in the palace, as long as there was an attempt to murder Emperor Rui, I believe Long Chuxia would definitely do it.
Get to the bottom of it and punish her severely. But because she is the queen, she doesn’t even want to investigate. After all, she personally selected the queen.
Because of this emotion, she felt anxious every day, and even felt that living in Xuantian Pavilion was extremely dangerous. Since the last Honghua incident, she began to use Xiao Zhen more. Although Xiao Zhen was also serving her before, but in the end
I can't tell my heart, but last time she dared to contradict the queen and stood up for her. This friendship is very valuable, especially in the deep palace, a place where people can eat people. It will be much easier to have such a loyal girl.
Xiao Zhen, in particular, was not only her personal maid. When she was just pregnant, the emperor came to see her late at night. Because she could not have sex, she asked Xiao Zhen to serve the emperor for one night. She asked Xiao Zhen to go because she knew that Xiao Zhen
She doesn't have much desire for power, nor does she expect to gain the emperor's favor. Facts have proved that even if she had a one-night stand with the emperor, her attitude in serving her was not negligent at all, and she even became more attentive.
Nowadays, she is alone and weak in the palace. If Xiaozhen can get the favor of the emperor, it will be a good thing for the two of them to rely on each other.
She told this idea to Xiao Zhen, who was a little surprised, and then objected, "No, a slave is a slave. It was just that the master was not feeling well that night. It was the only time that the slave did not dare to expect to be favored by the emperor."
Shen Guiren did not force her, but when the time came, she planned to make arrangements, so in the end she smiled and said: "What are the extravagant wishes? If you can get the emperor's favor in the future, we will not be helpless. Anyway,
This matter is being pursued as an opportunity, and I will always feel wronged by having you as a palace maid, and I am also uneasy."
Xiaozhen had a blank look on his face and didn't speak for a while.
About half a month had passed since the Honghua incident. Early that morning, the concubines came to pay their respects. Long Chuxia also got up early in the past, but recently, the concubines had been waiting for about half an hour, but they did not see her come out.
Everyone looked at Shen Guiren with doubts. Shen Guiren herself didn't know that although she lived in Xuantian Pavilion, she was in Lihuatang. Unless she said hello, she usually couldn't come to the main hall. She turned around and wanted to ask Xiao Zhen to have a look.
After all, she remembered that Xiaozhen had not come back since she brought her water today. It was Hong'er who was washing her up. Hong'er asked Hong'er, and Hong'er said that Xiaozhen walked out in a hurry. She thought she was in a hurry, but she didn't do anything at the time.
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Concubine Ling gradually became impatient. She stood up. Today, she was wearing a long floral silk dress with gold edges. The color was bright and dazzling. She had a gold bow on her hair. Her gestures showed that she was irritably charming.
He looked around in the inner hall and sat down again.
Concubine Li said calmly: "No need to be impatient, your concubine. The Queen Mother must have been delayed by something today. Anyway, we don't need this hour or three to wait." These two women used to fight to the death, and they could put a thorn in each other's words.
After hearing such a big hint from Concubine Li, how could Concubine Ling fail to hear it? The Queen Mother was delayed for something. The Queen Mother was in charge of the affairs of the harem. The major events happening at her hands must be major events in the harem. She signaled Concubine Hua to know.
Don't be impatient, something big is probably going to happen today.
Concubine Ling sat down and thought about it carefully. The atmosphere today was indeed a bit solemn. Even the palace servants of Xuantian Pavilion were not seen, and no one even served tea.
The Queen sat on the chair next to the Queen Mother's phoenix throne. Her expression did not change much, but her face was a little pale. The Queen came over and asked softly: "My Lady, your face looks a little bad. Is it because you are not feeling well?"
A grateful smile appeared on the corner of the queen's mouth. Now all the concubines believed that she was the murderer who poisoned Emperor Rui. No one paid any attention to her. Only this silly girl actually came over and asked her if she was feeling unwell. She was really not afraid of committing the crime.
Is it hated by everyone? But no matter what, she was still grateful, "I'm fine, I didn't sleep well last night!"
Concubine Ling Gui was sitting below her. Hearing her words, she couldn't help but snorted and said coldly: "Of course I can't sleep well. It's strange that I can sleep after all the trouble I've put in!"
The queen's face froze, and she subconsciously looked at Shen Guiren. Shen Guiren stared at her coldly, with hatred in his eyes. The queen's heart felt cold, that's it. This is what she was most afraid of. Even though the queen mother said she believed her,
But she still hopes that if she pursues the investigation, she can at least give her a clean slate. This queen is really very cowardly, especially now that the Phoenix Seal has been taken back. She has no backstage, no powerful natal family, no heirs, and no imperial favor.
She doesn't even have the Queen's Phoenix Seal, so who would take her seriously?
She knew that it was very irrational to argue with Concubine Ling at this time, because everyone present was eager to see her fall from the throne of queen, and they all waited with gloating attitude to see how she would be defeated by Concubine Ling.
ridicule and insult
So, she gritted her teeth and remained silent with a pale face.
However, Concubine De, who had always been quiet, spoke calmly, "Then, doesn't it mean that Concubine Ling can't sleep well every night?" She meant that Concubine Ling had done many evil things, and no one expected that Concubine De, who had always been unruly, would say such a thing.
, these words are clearly a slap in the face to Concubine Ling.
There are people in Concubine De's natal family, so even if she is not very favored, no one dares to bully her. But today she has stepped on Concubine Ling's tail.
Everyone saw the sudden change in Concubine Ling's face, and immediately heard her cold voice: "Concubine De, what do you mean?" There was a cold air all over her body, and her almond-shaped eyes were wide with a few red strands.
Silk, the mouth is slightly curved, and the momentum is compelling
The Queen took Concubine De's hand and signaled her to stop talking, but Concubine De ignored the Queen's stop and said: "Then, what does the Concubine mean when she talks about the Queen?"
"I am a noble concubine, when will it be your turn to question me?" Concubine Ling said coldly, "It seems that you are not familiar with the palace rules? Or do you not take me seriously at all?"
Concubine Li shook her head. As expected, Concubine Ling acted stupidly on impulse. Doesn't saying this give Concubine De a chance to refute? Sure enough, Concubine De sneered, "I am just learning from Concubine Gui. As Concubine, Concubine De,
I always yell at the Queen, but why do I take the Queen seriously? I just don’t know if the Queen doesn’t understand the rules of the palace or has forgotten her status as a noble concubine, and actually wants to cross the Queen!”
Concubine Ling's face was ashen and she was stunned for a long time, unable to find the words to refute.
All the concubines present were silent. Everyone looked at Concubine De with surprised eyes. They didn't expect that she, who was calm and kind, would actually go against Concubine Ling today and be so merciless.
Seeing Concubine De helping the queen, Guiren Shen was a little unhappy and said: "Concubine De, you must learn to distinguish right from wrong and don't force yourself to stand out!"
Concubine De glanced at her lightly and said, "Sir, please don't distinguish between good and bad!"
Shen Guiren let out a sigh and was about to retort when he heard the eunuch shouting loudly: "The Empress Dowager is here!"
In fact, Long Chuxia had been out for a while, and she happened to hear the conversation between Concubine De and Concubine Ling, and she couldn't help but look at Concubine De in a different light.
"Concubine, please see the Queen Mother!" The concubines quickly knelt down to say hello.
The queen's face was full of grievances, but she still forced herself to endure it, knelt down and choked with sobs: "I, my concubine, send my regards to my mother!"
Long Chuxia said: "Everyone, get up!"
The concubines thanked each other and then sat down each other. Xiaoxun stepped forward to help the queen and said: "Your Majesty, all the concubines call the Queen Mother Queen Mother. In the entire harem, you are the only woman who calls her Queen Mother. Under her, all the concubines call her Queen Mother.
It’s you. Sometimes, if you know you are being bullied, don’t be silent and silent. The more you give in, the more people will push you further.”
Xiaoxun's words were directed at Concubine Ling. Concubine Ling had just been angered by Concubine De, and now she was being sarcastically and insulted by Xiaoxun. She jumped up with anger and said angrily: "What do you mean by Aunt Xiaoxun's words? What are you talking about her?"
Does being bullied mean that I bully her? When have you ever seen me bully her?"
"I just saw it, and I saw it more than once. You did it more than once. What's so great about the imperial concubine? You are so arrogant and domineering every day. Don't think that I don't know what you have in mind. You can't even think about the position of queen.
!" Xiaoxun yelled.
Concubine Ling turned to look at Long Chuxia and said angrily: "The Queen Mother, don't you care? How dare she, a servant, yell at the master like this? Are there any palace rules and regulations?"
But Long Chuxia just smiled leisurely, "Can't control it? I can't control it. When she is angry, even I will scold her, but I don't dare to offend her!"