Xia Zhaoyi choked up and recounted the conversation with Concubine Qing that day, saying repeatedly: "It's all my fault, I shouldn't have instigated it. I was just jealous at the time, and I was really afraid that she would legitimately become the emperor's woman, but... ...But I didn't want her life, really, brother...you believe me."
After hearing her words, Wenze changed from shock to pity, and finally, he patted her shoulder gently and sighed: "Silly girl..."
Xia Zhaoyi couldn't stop crying and asked: "What should I do, brother? Why don't you just hand me over! I can't hurt you!"
Wen Ze smiled and said: "You are stupid, but you really are not the mastermind, and you don't know the eunuch. If you tell me, you will not be in vain."
"Then, what should we do? Concubine Qing will not admit it!"
Wen Ze thought for a while and then said: "It's okay, brother will find a way. Don't do anything stupid. Go back and have a good rest. Don't worry anymore."
Xia Zhaoyi hesitated to speak, but finally listened to his words and returned to her palace.
Wen Ze came to ask for help from Shen Han. Shen Han thought that because of his deep brother-sister relationship and the fact that he had saved her life, she would not care about it. Besides, she knew that with Xia Zhaoyi's temperament, she would not do such a thing. A big move is coming, now is not the time to deal with Concubine Qing, why not just make this matter a small matter and not pursue it!
Shen Wen waited for Xichen to go down to court and asked him not to pursue further. Xichen was stunned and looked at her inquiringly, saying, "Is it possible that you know who it is?"
Shen Huan said lightly: "Actually, the emperor also has someone in his heart, but it is just inconvenient to say it. For the sake of balance in the harem, the emperor will naturally not think about getting rid of her at this time. Why should the slaves embarrass the emperor?"
Xichen looked at her and smiled, saying: "You really don't make things difficult for me, that's for the best. I just wronged you, Huanyuan, thank you for your understanding."
He stretched out his hand to hold her, but she avoided him and backed away.
In the afternoon, he summoned Wen Ze and asked him not to pursue the matter any further.
Wenze felt relieved. After thanking him, he couldn't help but feel grateful and guilty towards Shen Huan.
Xichen said: "Just because I don't investigate, it doesn't mean that I will forget about this matter. Xia Qing, I order you to protect Shen Huan's safety at all times. If she is not injured at all, I will still ask questions from you."
Wenze hurriedly prostrated: "I obey your order!"
Xichen said again: "You don't need to let others know about this, so as not to cause more trouble."
"yes!"
When the news reached Xia Zhaoyi, she finally felt relieved. She was holding a bowl of tea and was lost in thought, when the palace maid announced that Concubine Qing was here.
She was so panicked that she almost knocked over the tea bowl. While ordering people to clean it up, she went out personally.
Concubine Qing, her head covered with pearls, ran in without her feet touching the ground, and sat down on the table as soon as she arrived. Xia Zhaoyi ordered someone to serve tea. She waved, "No need, everyone, get out!"
Xia Zhaoyi looked at Jin Buyao on her head and was startled, and asked with a guilty conscience: "Sister, what's the matter with you coming here right now?"
Concubine Qing asked mysteriously: "Have you heard? The emperor actually refused to allow a thorough investigation into Shen Huan's fall into the water."
Xia Zhaoyi twitched the corners of her mouth and said, "Isn't this a good thing for sister?"
Concubine Qing said disdainfully: "What a good thing! It's a good thing for that person!"
Xia Zhaoyi looked at her puzzled: "That person?"
Concubine Qing covered her mouth and said with a smile: "Of course she wants to kill Shen Huan! Ha! Before I had time to take action, someone took a step ahead of me. Besides the one from Ruizhu Palace, who else could it be?"
Xia Zhaoyi asked anxiously: "This matter...this matter was not ordered by my sister..."
Concubine Qing glanced at her and said: "How could I have instigated such a clumsy trick like pushing someone into the water? It's a big noise, so it may not work. Only the fool from Ruizhu Palace could have thought of it! What if it was me! Hehehe
!" There was a fierce look on her face, but it disappeared from time to time.
Xia Zhaoyi twisted the handkerchief with both hands, as if she was about to tear it into pieces.
Concubine Qing looked at her and asked, "What's wrong?"
Xia Zhaoyi forced a smile and said: "I thought it was your intention, sister, but it made my sister worried for a while."
Concubine Qing said with a smile: "Are you really worried about me, or are you worried that your brother won't be found out and will be blamed by the emperor?"
Xia Zhaoyi felt a sudden thought and hurriedly defended: "No, no, my sister never meant that. I was really just worried that my sister now knows that this matter has nothing to do with her, so I feel relieved."
Concubine Qing smiled nonchalantly and said, "Come on, look how scared you are! Did I say anything? Haha! With your courage, if it weren't for my help, it would be a miracle for you to be able to gain a foothold in the harem!"
Xia Zhaoyi smiled apologetically and said, "I'm sure you have a favor for me, sister."
The two sat and talked for a while, Xia Zhaoyi always seemed absent-minded. Concubine Qing looked bored. She was about to go back when she heard the noise outside and called someone to ask questions. The palace official replied: "The emperor's eldest son is sick. Pei
The concubine is making a big fuss and is heading to the Queen Mother right now, hoping to let the Queen Mother make the decision!"
The two looked at each other, Concubine Qing was gloating about her misfortune, and Xia Zhaoyi asked puzzledly: "What's the fuss about?"
Concubine Qing said with a smile: "The imperial doctors are all in Shangyang Palace these days. People in other palaces can only find a few incompetent imperial doctors. The eldest son of the emperor is in trouble! Haha, let's just wait and see the good show.