Shen Guiren returned to Lihuatang, and the more she thought about it, the less she understood why Xiaozhen wanted to betray her. She always felt that things were not that simple. She doubted everyone, the queen, Long Chuxia, and even suspected that she was cheating on her.
She suspected that everything was controlled by her. However, Xiaozhen admitted personally that she had administered the medicine. Could it be that Long Chuxia ordered her to do it? Could it be that the Queen had ordered her to do it? Could it be Concubine Ling or Concubine Li? She was more
The more chaotic her thoughts became, the more chaotic her thoughts became. Her mind was like a machine running at high speed, and she could not stop being suspicious. It was because of her suspicious temper that it led to her final tragedy.
Let's say that Long Chuxia left Concubine De and Concubine Qin alone in the main hall. They were a little cautious at first, but seeing Long Chuxia's cheerful face, they both relaxed a lot.
Long Chuxia first asked Concubine De: "Have you seen Concubine Duangui recently?" Concubine Duangui is Concubine De's biological aunt. Because of Concubine Duangui, Concubine De's status in the palace is as stable as Mount Tai.
"Replying to the Queen Mother, I have just met my aunt a few days ago. She is in good spirits. Thank you for your sincere greetings." Concubine De responded politely, with a slight smile on her face.
Princess Duangui was the former Concubine Shu, and was later named Princess Duangui. Later, Feng Lingxiao faked her death and was named Princess Duangui. She raised the current Second Prince and lived in the Second Prince's Mansion.
Long Chuxia sighed: "In the past, the palace and your aunt were not as close as sisters, but they had gone through hardships. I also wanted to take her into the palace to stay for a while, so that we could rekindle our old friendship!"
Concubine De said: "My aunt often talks about the Queen Mother, and I have heard her talk about the Queen Mother's past affairs more than a hundred times."
Long Chuxia smiled and said: "What did she say about me? Is she talking bad about me behind my back?"
Concubine De hurriedly knelt down, "No, my aunt often said that my empress had a kind heart, a sharp wit, and a deep love for the late emperor..."
Long Chuxia laughed a few times, "Okay, stop flattering me. How could she say such things about me? There is no need to excuse her. Even if she really said bad things about me, I will not argue with her."
Concubine De raised her head, bit her silver teeth and said, "Actually, my aunt really said bad things about the Queen Mother."
"Oh?" Long Chuxia asked with interest, "Let's hear what she said!"
Concubine De showed her teeth and said: "She said that the Queen Mother was heartless. She had forgotten her old friend after leaving for many years and never came back to see her. In fact, she really often talked about the Queen Mother. If the Queen Mother took her into the palace for a short stay, she would
So happy!"
Long Chuxia felt extremely sour in her heart. She knew that what Concubine De said was true. It had been a month since she came back, and she had only met Concubine Duangui once. At that time, Concubine Duangui was very excited, even when she left.
She was reluctant to leave and kept walking with her to the door, but she really didn’t have any feelings for Princess Duan Gui, and it couldn’t be said that she didn’t have any feelings. She didn’t have such a deep feeling for her as Princess Duan Gui. After traveling around for many years, in fact, after
She visited the capital several times, but because she was exorcising demons, she didn't have time to come in and hang out. Maybe she could spare some time. She was heartless and felt that it didn't matter whether they saw each other or not. They just cared about each other.
She only asked Concubine De for a few words, and then asked Concubine De to leave first. Concubine De asked, "Didn't you say that the Empress Dowager is unwell and asked Concubine Chen and Concubine Qin to take care of her?"
Long Chuxia smiled slightly, "I'm feeling much better now. Concubine Su Wenqin is very good at massaging shoulders. I want to try it too."
Concubine Qin had no expression on her face and responded: "Yes!"
Concubine De looked at Concubine Qin suspiciously, but without saying anything, she bowed and left.
After Concubine De left, Long Chuxia suppressed her smile and stared at Concubine Qin coldly, "You should understand why I want to keep you!"
Concubine Qin was stubborn and said calmly: "The empress said that because she wanted to try my concubine's craftsmanship, the empress dowager felt uncomfortable?"
"Concubine Qin, if it weren't for the sake of your brother, General Dingyuan, do you think you can still stand here and talk to me now?" Long Chuxia's tone suddenly became stern.
Concubine Qin's face changed, her body swayed slightly, she looked up at Long Chuxia, with a sarcastic smile on her lips, "Does the Queen Mother care about the royal family's reputation or the queen's face? You can make this matter public, my concubine.
Even if she takes advantage of herself, she still has to expose what she did that day."
Long Chuxia shook his head, "How much do you know about what happened that day? You are just like Mr. Shen today, insisting that it was the Queen who did it without any careful investigation."
"No, I have found out clearly and cannot deny it." Concubine Qin frowned, giving birth to a bit of fierceness.
Long Chuxia slowly stood up, walked to the window, and pushed hard, the wooden window next to the window grille made a squeaking sound, and a ray of sunlight filtered in from the window. The morning sunlight was already so thick that it was hard to open your eyes. Concubine Qin faced it directly.
Sunshine and hatred gradually spread in her eyes. She said slowly: "It was also that sunny morning. I was told that I would never have the ability to have children because the purple wood Guanyin she sent secretly hid musk.
I was so stupid that I made a wish to Guanyin every day, praying for the healthy birth of the fetus in my belly." She paused and smiled bitterly, "I once asked the emperor to investigate the matter thoroughly, but the emperor blocked it with an unexpected sentence.
In the past, it was unexpected that what was in my belly was a life, his own flesh and blood. However, he used a word of surprise to explain to me that I was not willing to accept it. After several investigations, I found out that it was the purple gift given by the queen.
The wooden Guanyin was actually soaked in musk. I thought it was a precious rosewood. I regarded it as a treasure and placed it on the bedside every day. It was my ignorance that killed the child in my womb!"
Her voice rose and fell, with sadness in it, and hatred in the pain. The hatred seemed to be rooted in her heart, and every word was soaked in deep hatred.
Long Chuxia said: "Since you knew it was musk, why didn't you tell the emperor?"
Concubine Qin smiled coldly and turned her face away from the light, "I mentioned it to the Empress Dowager, but the Empress Dowager downplayed it and did not even allow me to tell the matter. She said she would give me an explanation. As a result,
After waiting for half a month, she told her that it was indeed red sandalwood and had not been soaked in musk. However, she asked the imperial doctor in person, and the imperial doctor definitely told her that it was musk and that Guanyin asked her to
She gave birth to a baby, and because of the long-term smell of musk, I lost the ability to have children."
Long Chuxia approached her, suddenly opened her collar, and pulled hard, her clothes took off, leaving only the light red bellyband. Concubine Qin was startled, and suddenly wanted to push Long Chuxia away, but Long Chuxia held her tight.
With both hands, she spoke to her flushed face: "What really causes abortion is your bellyband. Your bellyband is soaked in musk and your sachet. That is not styrax."
, but a musk masked with many kinds of spices."
Concubine Qin's face suddenly changed, and then she shook her head and argued: "No, this bellyband was made by my sister this year, but my fetus was born four years ago..." She stopped talking suddenly.
, looked at Long Chuxia in horror, took out the sachet tremblingly, and smelled it carefully.