"How do you know this?" Shen Huan asked at the end.
Fang Jieyu said with a sneer on her face: "To be honest with you, I originally wanted to seek refuge with Concubine Pei, but she refused. By some mistake, I found out about this secret, so..."
"So, you want to seek refuge with me?" Shen Huan said with a smile on her face.
"Yes, please show me your mercy," Fang Jieyu lowered her head and sounded very embarrassed.
Shen Huan curled her lips and said: "I know your loyalty. Once I confirm your words, I will give you what you want."
Fang Jieyu's face suddenly showed joy and she said: "If so, thank you very much, empress!"
"Since you can tell me such important news, your position may not have been promoted for a long time. I would like to promote you first so that you can do more things for me." She paused and then He said, "However, you are Jieyu now. If you are promoted to a noble concubine, you can also be regarded as the lord of the first palace. The position of noble concubine requires a gold book. I am afraid it will not be easy to handle in the palace at this time. We still have to wait until we get back." You can only do this after arriving in the capital.”
Fang Jieyu was so happy that she kept saying: "I will obey your Majesty's decree. As long as your Majesty has any instructions in the future, I will definitely die without mercy!"
Shen Huan smiled faintly, her eyes were deep and she didn't know what she was holding.
Fang Jieyu exited happily, Xiangming frowned and asked: "Do you believe her words?"
Shen Wen smiled and asked, "Why don't I believe her?"
Xiangming said hesitantly: "But she just said that Qi Concubine used a sinister method to fight for favor. Once this matter is exposed, let alone Qi Concubine's life, I am afraid that her family will also be implicated in such a big risk. Will Qi Bin be willing to take the responsibility?"
Shen Huan nodded and said: "What you said is certainly true, but what if this matter is not Qi Bin's wish?"
Xiangming was stunned, and Shen Huan continued: "Fang Jieyu also said just now that it is the Queen Mother who always asks Concubine Pei and Qi Concubine to go to Shou'an Palace. What if the mastermind behind this matter is the Queen Mother?"
Xiangming said in surprise: "The Queen Mother? The Queen Mother is the emperor's biological mother! Could it be that in order to make the empress no longer dote on her, the Queen Mother even ignored the emperor's body and bones?"
Shen Wen said lightly: "It won't hurt you if you use it once or twice, but...it's really too sinister!"
Xiangming remained silent for a long while before asking: "So what are your plans? Are you going to expose Qi's concubine directly?"
Shen Huan said: "It's not difficult to expose her. She must have some remaining evidence, but I want to find out why Concubine Qi listened to the words of the Queen Mother and Concubine Pei and was willing to take such a big risk to compete for favor. "
Xiangming nodded: "I understand, I will definitely investigate and deal with all the reasons as soon as possible."
Shen Wen reminded her: "Don't let anyone find out."
"Slave understands"
After such a conversation, Shen Huan was bored and would call a performer to play a song as usual. At this time, the front was concerned about the war in the western border, and the palace was full of gloom, so all the silk and bamboo banquets were banned. Shen Huan was helpless. I had to read a book and almost dozed off. I finally managed to hold on until lunch. I randomly ate some bijing rice soaked in sour bamboo shoots, ham, and chicken skin soup. After sitting for a while, I took a lunch break.
After a deep sleep, when I was about to wake up, I suddenly felt someone sighing slightly beside me, and a warm hand brushed my forehead, leaving only a touch of warmth. The low sigh lingered in my heart, only I feel like my heart is so clogged that I feel like I'm about to cry.
Shen Huan felt that her heart was dull, and it would be even more sad if she continued to sleep, so she struggled to wake up. There was someone around her. Through the layers of soft smoke, she could vaguely distinguish the shadows of Xiang Ming and Chun'er.
She breathed a long sigh of relief, wanting to vomit away the pent-up feeling in her heart. She took a few more deep breaths before calling out: "Chun'er"
Chun'er and Xiangming opened the curtain and came in, saying: "Your Majesty, you are awake. Your Majesty slept for a really long time."
Shen Wen was still a little confused and asked: "What time is it?"
Chun'er smiled and said: "It's almost time for you"
Shen Wen also laughed unconsciously and said: "I slept for such a long time, no wonder I feel a little sore all over." She stretched her arms and asked again: "Did anyone come in while I was sleeping?"
Chun'er and Xiangming looked at each other and said, "No one has been here. Only the slaves are guarding outside. Cui Shanggong was ordered to go out."
Shen Huan nodded and said: "I know, Chun'er, rub your shoulders for me, they're so sore."
"good"
Xiangming asked: "What do you want to eat tonight?"
Shen Huan shook his head: "I haven't digested what I ate at lunch, and I mentioned that I can just use some millet porridge for dinner. If I say I won't eat it, you will make noise again."
Chun'er said: "How can you not eat? What should I do if I am starving?"
Shen Huan smiled helplessly at Xiang Ming and said, "What a coincidence, you are a serious housekeeper!"
Chun'er stuck out her tongue, Xiang Ming smiled, and said: "Su'e is well now. After dinner, I will come to say hello to the empress."
Shen Huan thought for a moment and said, "That's fine."
But after sitting for a while, soothing the muscles and bones, it was time for dinner again. Xiao Shizi came to report that the emperor was discussing matters with the ministers outside, so they ate together outside.
Shen Huan didn't wait for Xichen and ate half a bowl of millet porridge at will, then asked people to clear the table.
Cui Shanggong happened to come back at this time, and Shen Huan asked: "How?"
Cui Shanggong flicked the dust on his skirt which was not obvious, and said: "I have done it according to the wishes of the empress. There will be news soon."
Shen Huan nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work, teacher. You can go and take a rest."
Cui Shanggong retired, Chun'er came with tea, and Xiangming brought Su'e to greet Shen Huan.
Su'e's face was still a little pale and feeble, and she bowed down to say hello. Shen Huan sighed: "Why be so polite? Get up!"
Xiangming helped Su'e up and stood aside
Shen Huan observed Su'e's face carefully, nodded slightly and said, "I think it's better, what do you think?"
Su'e replied: "I'm sorry for you, my slave. Everything is fine."
Shen Huan looked at her quietly for a long time and then said: "I hope you don't blame me. Otherwise, I will have no way to get rid of Concubine Qing."
Su'e bowed and said: "Your Majesty's words are serious. It is my duty for you to be loyal to your Majesty. How can you blame me? If your Majesty encounters any difficulties in the future, just give me your orders. I will certainly live up to your trust."
Shen Huan smiled and said: "What difficulties can there be? Even if there is, I won't make fun of your name. You have worked hard for so long and you should have a good rest. From now on, you and Xiang Ming will serve at my side!" "
Su'e was busy and prostrated again: "Thank you so much for your love!"
Shen Huan waved her hand to let her go down, and not long after, Xiao Shizi came to report again: "The emperor and the adults have finished their court discussion, and went to Duan Concubine's place to rest today. Your Majesty, you don't have to wait any longer."
Shen Huan said expressionlessly: "I know, I'd like Eunuch Shi to go there himself."
Xiao Shizi buried his head low and shivered and said, "I don't dare."
Shen Wen sneered and said to Chun'er: "Since we don't have to wait, let's rest!"
Chun'er pursed her lips and said helplessly to Xiao Shizi: "Your Majesty, please take a rest. Eunuch Shi, please come back."
Xiao Shizi quickly retreated, and Shen Huan walked into the inner room and lay down on the bed.
Chun'er advised: "Your Majesty, you have to rest for so long in the afternoon. Please sit for a while longer."
Shen Huan murmured: "I'm very sleepy."
Chun'er was startled and said, "Why are you so sleepy? Why don't you ask the imperial doctor to come and take a look tomorrow?"
When I looked again, Shen Huan was breathing smoothly and fell asleep.