Her words made Ling Ruo feel vigilant. Although he said that Yang Hai was watching, Yang Hai was just a servant in the end. If Nala really wanted to do something, he alone could not watch it.
Thinking of this, she smiled back and said: "After my concubine said this, I didn't dare to go out. The empress knows that I am most afraid of heat, but the sun is so scorching now that I feel dizzy just looking at it."
Nala glanced at her and said: "Then the noble concubine doesn't want to report to the emperor?"
"Of course not." After saying this, she turned her gaze to Hongshi and said: "The emperor, please ask the second elder brother to come over. The second elder brother has always been smart and good at talking. I believe he can clearly convey the matter to the emperor."
Seeing Hongshi standing still, she asked again: "What's wrong? Is it possible that it's not convenient for the second elder brother to go?"
This Niu Hulu family is very defensive. Nala cursed secretly in her heart, but said on her face: "Hongshi, since the noble concubine has spoken, you should go and tell your emperor the truth.
, let’s see how to deal with Xu Guiren’s matter.”
"I obey your orders!" After Hongshi left, Nala held Xiao Ningzi's hand and sat down, saying: "The noble concubine first refused to let me take Xu to Kunning Palace, and now she doesn't trust me to stay.
I seem to be very worried about you here, I wonder why?"
"Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. I have always respected you, so why are you worried? However, I discovered this matter anyway. If I left halfway, it would be unreasonable. If there is any misunderstanding, please do not worry.
I hope your Majesty will forgive me."
Nala took a deep look at Ling Ruo and said, "In that case, I am worrying too much."
"It's good that your Majesty understands." After saying this, Ling Ruo's eyes fell on Zirong and said: "I remember that you have been serving Xu Guiren since she entered the palace, and you even followed her to Hui'an Temple.
no?"
Zi Rong didn't know why she was asking herself these questions, and said tremblingly: "That's exactly what I said to you."
Ling Ruo nodded slightly and said: "Now your master is confused and blinded by love. Not only does he not care about his own life, he also doesn't care about the lives of his close relatives, let alone you. Do you really want to die with your master?"
"
Hearing this, Nala's face changed slightly. She understood that Ling Ruo couldn't ask anything about Xu, so she wanted to take action on Zirong. After all, Zirong was also in Hui'an Temple and was Xu's confidant. It was very possible that
What would she know? If she really knew, even if Xu kept her mouth shut, Hongshi's life and future would not be saved, but the trouble would be tight.
Zi Rong knelt down in panic and said in a trembling voice: "My slave... I don't want to die." Although she is very loyal, she is not so loyal that she is not afraid of death; and she would rather kill many innocent people than Xu.
She was quite dissatisfied with the way she wanted to protect Hongshi.
Ling Ruo stared at her closely and said, "Since you don't want to, just tell me honestly, how much do you know about Hui'an Temple?"
"Slave..." Zirong was struggling in her heart. She neither wanted to die nor betray Mrs. Xu. She didn't know what to do for a moment. On the other side, after Mrs. Xu understood Ling Ruo's intention, she said in a panic: "Zirong, she doesn't know anything.
I don’t know, please don’t embarrass her.”
Ling Ruo smiled coldly and said: "Guiren Xu is going to push Zirong to death, and you still ask me not to embarrass her. Don't you think it's ridiculous?" After that, she said to Zirong again: "As long as you are willing to do it.
Tell the truth and I will keep you safe. Zi Rong, you are a smart man, but you must not go down a dead end like your master."
Nala suppressed the anger in her heart and said hypocritically: "Zirong, you can say whatever you know, but remember, don't talk nonsense. If there is even a trace of untruth, neither I nor Concubine Xi will forgive you."
you!"
Nala's words seemed to be reminding Zi Rong, but in fact they were warning her that if she dared to say Hong Shi's name, her life would be taken.
Zi Rong was not a fool, so she naturally heard the meaning. She swallowed the words that were already on her lips again and knelt there hesitating.
Ling Ruo was secretly annoyed in her heart, but it was inconvenient to show up, so she could only say: "Zirong, as the Queen said, as long as you tell the truth, I will keep you safe, but if you conceal it, then you will
If you choose death, no one can save you."
Xu took the opportunity to warn: "Zirong, don't talk nonsense, otherwise you will harm others. Even if you survive, you will live with the condemnation of your conscience for the rest of your life."
"What about Xu Guiren? If you kill Zi Rong and all the people close to you for someone who is not worthy at all, will you be able to feel at ease?" Ling Ruo's words were like a sharp needle, ruthless.
Xu's temple was pierced, giving her a splitting headache. In fact, she felt sad, but if she could save one side, she couldn't save the other, so she had no choice but to do so.
At this time, Nala suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I remember that the emperor sent many imperial guards to protect Xu Guiren. Do you think he is one of them?"
Ling Ruo's eyelids twitched and she said decisively: "It's impossible. Those imperial guards are all selected from the elites of the Eight Banners. They are all loyal to the court and the emperor. How could they do such a thing."
"That's what they say, but no one knows how loyal they are, and no one can vouch for them." Nala's red lips curved, and she looked at Xu and said: "Mr. Xu, I will give it to you again.
An opportunity arises. Is it the imperial guard who insulted your innocence? If you are willing to tell his name, I can plead with the emperor to protect you and your family." In Xu's changing expression, she added:
"Don't rush to answer, think carefully."
Ling Ruo heard the meaning of Nala's words and was very angry. He was about to argue with her, but suddenly calmed down and said calmly: "The matter has not been clarified yet, but the empress insists that it was the Ouchi guards who did it. It is too much."
That’s a bit arbitrary. Or could it be said that the empress did this on purpose?”
Nala flicked her translucent fingernails and said nonchalantly: "I am not sure, but it is true that the Ouchi guards are the most suspicious. This is an indisputable fact."
Ling Ruo didn't say anything to her, but just sat quietly in the chair. At sunset, the eunuch's shrill voice came from outside Changyue House again, "The emperor has arrived! Concubine Jin has arrived! The second elder brother has arrived!"
As the palace opened the door, Nala and Ling Ruo stood up together and saluted Yinzhen who strode in. After they stood up, Guarjia, who came with Yinzhen, curtsied. As for Hongshi, he walked up to
Behind Nala.
Looking at Guarjia, Nala said with some surprise: "I didn't expect Concubine Jin to come here too."