Xiao Shouzi didn't expect that she would ask this suddenly. He was stunned for a while before he came back to his senses, "Of course they are the brother and sister of Concubine Xin."
Xia Qing smiled sadly, tears dripped from her eyes and mixed with the snow on her palms, "That's wrong, the person who really killed Yongxuan was me. If it weren't for me, he wouldn't have been close to Yongxun;
If it weren’t for this palace, Paddock
He will not risk his life to save Yongxuan. Everything was caused by me. I killed my own flesh and blood. I am sorry for Yongxuan..." After that, she had already
I burst into tears.
Xiao Shouzi shook his head anxiously and said: "It's none of the master's business, it's Concubine Xin who is evil-hearted, and they are the real culprits who killed Brother Eleven. Now that Wen De has been brought to justice, as for Concubine Xin, I guess she won't be able to be free for long.
By then, Brother Eleven will be able to rest in peace in heaven."
"Quiet eyes..." Xia Qing murmured and repeated these two words, and said sadly: "I hope what Huang Ying said is false, otherwise it will be difficult for Yongxian to rest her eyes."
Early the next morning, Xiao Shouzi went to Qintian Prison according to her words. After several inquiries, it was proved that Tang Qizhang had indeed gone to see Hongli in the imperial tent after Yongxuan's accident. According to those who saw it, Tang Qizhang's expression was very serious at that time.
It was ugly. As for what he said to Hongli, it is unknown.
After Xiao Shouzi reported the truth to Xia Qing, he said cautiously: "Master, although Mr. Tang did go to see the emperor, it may not be as Huang Ying said."
Cuizhu echoed, "That's right. In order to leave the cleaning office, Huang Ying will say anything, but he won't be believed."
Xia Qing coughed a few times and said, "Is there any way to find out what Tang Qizhang said to the emperor?"
Xiao Shouzi shook his head and said: "Master Tang went to see the emperor alone, and he kept silent about it after he came back. There is no way to inquire about it."
Xia Qing frowned and said nothing. After a while, she ordered Cuizhu to get a pen and paper, and wrote two birth dates on it. One of them, Cuizhu and Xiao Shouzi were both familiar with it, was Yongxuan's; as for the other,
According to the above calculation, he should be born in July of the 14th year of Qianlong's reign. Could it be that... the two of them looked at each other, and a guess came up in their minds - this is the horoscope of the twelfth prince?
After Xia Qing folded the paper, she wrote another note for leaving the palace, took out the treasure seal and stamped it in the lower left corner, and then handed it to Xiao Shouzi, "I have heard Concubine Ying say this before,
There is a blind fortune teller in Huaishu Lane in the west of the city who is quite effective. You should go find him now and ask him to carefully calculate the two birth dates to see if there is any connection or weirdness between them."
After Xiao Shouzi took it as instructed, he asked tentatively: "Master, the other birthday number is that of the twelfth elder brother?"
Xia Qing did not hide anything, and said coldly: "Yes, since Tang Qizhang can't ask questions, I have to find the answer myself. He is not the only one in the world who can calculate the birth date."
After Xiao Shouzi left, Cuizhu said: "Master has not slept a wink all night. I will help you go to the palace to rest for a while."
"I'm fine." Xia Qing covered her lips and coughed, then stood up and said, "Help me go see He Jia."
"Yes." Cuizhu responded and helped her all the way to He Jia's residence. Unexpectedly, there was no sign of He Jia there. Only a few nuns were chatting and chatting with melon seeds. They saw Xia Qing.
When he came in, he quickly spit out the melon seed shells in his mouth and curtsied.
Xia Qing glanced at the melon seed shells scattered on the ground and said coldly: "Where is the third princess?"
One of the nuns said quickly: "Return to the master, the third princess went to Kunning Palace to find the twelfth brother."
This sentence made Xia Qing's face change with horror, and she hurriedly said: "When did it happen, why didn't anyone tell me?"
Mammy lowered her head and said, "That's what happened just now. Because it was just a small matter, and the third princess said she would be back soon, the slaves did not disturb the master."
Xia Qing's eyes were cold and authentic: "I have said that as long as it concerns the third princess, no matter how big or small, you must report it to me immediately without any slightest care. It's a good thing that you actually turned a deaf ear to my words and allowed the three princesses to do whatever they wanted.
The princess goes to Kunning Palace alone, while you guys are here eating melon seeds and chatting about home life. It’s so relaxing and relaxing. People who don’t know about it think you are the masters of Yonghe Palace!”
Several nuns heard the annoyance in Xia Qing's words and hurriedly knelt down and said: "Master, please calm down. The third princess is accompanied by Aunt Gui and is not alone. As for the slaves... I will report to the master immediately and ask the master for help."
Forgive me!"
They were all complaining in their hearts. Yes, Xia Qing did give such an order a while ago, but they didn't take it too seriously, thinking that Xia Qing just said it casually. After all, Xia Qing used to let He Jia come and go at will.
I never asked much about it, but I didn't know she was serious.
Xia Qing took the melon seeds they had put aside and wrapped them in a handkerchief. There were almost two full handfuls, exuding the unique aroma of melon seeds, "Are they delicious?"
The nuns couldn't figure out the meaning of her words and didn't dare to answer. It wasn't until Xia Qing asked the question a second time that she said tremblingly: "It's... not bad!"
Xia Qing threw the melon seeds in front of them and said calmly: "Since it is so delicious, I will eat it with the shell and not even a single one will be left."
Upon hearing this, the nuns were immediately dumbfounded. How could these melon seeds be eaten with the shell on them? If they really wanted to eat them, they would have to kill someone.
Seeing their lack of movement, Xia Qing said coldly: "What's wrong? Didn't you hear what I said? Or do you want me to feed you myself?"
Seeing what she said, the nuns had no choice but to pick up the melon seeds on the ground and chew the shells with a grimace. However, no matter how hard they chewed, they could not chew the melon seed shells. Every time they reluctantly swallowed, their throats seemed to be cut open.
It was like a broken egg, which made them miserable. After they managed to eat some, two of them had melon seed shells stuck in their throats. They couldn't spit them out or swallow them. They couldn't even speak. They were so uncomfortable that they kept kowtowing to Xia Qing.
, I hope she will be merciful.
Cuizhu couldn't bear it and said: "Master, they didn't make any mistakes on purpose. In addition, they usually serve the third princess very well, so let's spare them this time." When Xia Qing remained silent, she lowered her voice and said.
: "I think the most important thing right now is to bring the third princess back from Kunning Palace to prevent her from having too much contact with the twelfth prince."
Xia Qing's expression changed, she glanced at the nuns who kept kowtowing, and said coldly: "Since this is your first offense, I will spare you this time. If it happens again, it won't be so easy.
, remember?”
The nuns agreed one after another, with fear in their eyes. They always felt that Concubine Hui's temperament had become more and more weird since Brother Eleven passed away. In the past, such a small mistake would only be punished with a few words of reprimand.
Done.
Xia Qing doesn't know what the mothers think, and even if she knew, she wouldn't care. The only one she cares about now is He Jia.