Among the golden osmanthus trees, Concubine Bai and the two maids behind her stood tall and tall.
However, Ming Changzai and his maid Pei'er fell to their knees on the ground. One of them was in so much pain that she couldn't speak, and the other was so frightened that she couldn't even cry.
If someone were passing by and saw this scene, they would not dare to mind their own business and would leave in a hurry.
Ming Changzai took several deep breaths, and he knew without looking that the injury on his foot would not be easy.
But now is not the time to struggle with the white concubine, so I can only endure the pain and plead.
"Your Majesty misunderstood. It was my concubine who accidentally fell and hurt her foot. That's why it happened like this. It's my concubine's fault that it delayed your Majesty's mood to enjoy the flowers."
After she finished speaking, her brows furrowed again.
He clutched the injury on his leg tightly, but he still couldn't help but let out some whimpering sounds.
Concubine Bai took one look at her miserable state, but she didn't feel a trace of unbearable.
Then he said.
"Angelica dahurica, Beringia."
"My slave is here."
"Why is the Haitang Buyao that His Majesty gave me missing? Help me look for it. I'm afraid those treacherous and insidious villains didn't take a fancy to it and plan to steal it and wear it themselves."
As soon as these words came out, the two palace ladies looked at each other and immediately understood what Bai Bin meant.
It was strange to say that Bu Yao, who was playing with her just now, disappeared in an instant.
Such "meaning" made Pei'er, who was standing by, so frightened that she kowtowed and begged for mercy.
"My dear, please forgive me, my dear, my mistress didn't steal it! It's really not the case!"
"Hey, are you asking for it?"
After saying this, he glanced at Bai Zhi.
Bai Zhi nodded and immediately tied up Ming Changzai so that he could be tidied up.
As a result, Pei'er stopped him with all his strength.
"No, no...my little master is wronged, my dearest lady."
While tearing at Bai Zhi, she was still crying in pain.
I hope people passing by can hear me and come to help!
"Unjustly accused?"
A pair of eyes full of calculation looked over with a smile but not a smile.
"Whether a thief is a thief or not, you can tell by letting my men search you. You, a scumbag, are so obstructive here, but you want to help your little master hide things?"
After saying that, he glanced at the palace maid Bai Zhi beside him.
The maid took the hint from her master and said with a sneer.
"Don't worry, Madam. We'll let Ming Chang search it up and down. If she really didn't steal Madam Bu Yao, we might as well clear her name."
As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Ling and Bai Zhi both started to take action.
Seeing that Ming Chang Zai's collar was about to be torn apart, Pei'er was so anxious that she immediately started fighting with them.
During the tearing, Pei'er was pinched secretly several times, and now her body hurts everywhere.
But he still stood in front of Ming Changzai without hesitation.
"Your Majesty, you are aware of this. In such a bright and clear world, how can it be possible for my young master to steal your steps!"
Bai Bi didn't have time to talk nonsense with her here, so she quickly asked Bai Zhi and the others to strip off Ming Chang Zai's clothes.
Being so humiliated in public, if they really succeeded and tore their clothes, it would be strange that Ming Changzai would not touch the pillar and die.
"enough!"
Suddenly, Ming Changzai, who had been silent until now, suddenly shouted angrily.
The palace maids who were still showing their teeth and claws now looked at her cold eyes and were a little frightened.
The movements of his hands were a little slow.
Ming Changzai pushed them away and stood up despite the pain.
The clothes on her body were already messy and stained with a lot of mud.
But the look in her eyes was no longer as apologetic as before.
Instead, he said firmly to the superior concubine Bai.
"You and I both know in our hearts whether the white concubine has lost her step, but if you want to suppress me while there is no one around, I'm afraid the concubine will be disappointed."
After saying that, he pulled out an albizia hairpin from his bun and tried to prick it into his tender and fair cheek.
Her actions frightened Bai Bin's face and immediately turned ugly.
He gritted his teeth and looked at Ming Changzai, only to see that she looked like she was dead.
"What are you going to do? Threaten me?"
Ming Changzai smiled coldly.
"Thanks to the Emperor for not giving up, I have been calling my maids and concubines to keep me company in recent days. Naturally, gossips will not fall into the ears of the Emperor. But if this scar falls on my face, it will be difficult for my sister to explain it. Empress Bai thinks this is the last
Who will be the unlucky one?"
The same mocking eyes were thrown back at Bai Bin, which made her speechless.
It's natural for the concubines to quarrel and say some mean things among themselves.
But if it reaches the point of disfiguring someone's appearance, it is malicious harm.
With her ability to say a few words in front of the emperor, I'm afraid this matter will not go well.
It was obviously a hot day in July, but Bai Bin felt a shiver running down her back.
He stared hard at Ming Changzai and the sharp hairpin in her hand, wishing that if she missed it, his face would be ruined.
Ke Ming Chang Zai’s words are not unreasonable.
Although she is domineering, she does not have a strong foothold in the harem.
The concubine wanted to teach a low-level Chang Zai a lesson. It was hard to fault her, but if she offended the emperor because of this, she would be asking for trouble.
So his eyes became slightly loose.
After Ming Chang saw her wavering, he did not press her anymore. Instead, he immediately knelt down and spoke in a very sincere tone.
"Your Majesty's step has been lost. My sister will help you find it. Please calm down your anger. Let's let this matter go."
This sudden compromise gave Concubine Bai the face to go down the stairs.
Staring at her slightly curved back, Bai Bin's reluctance flashed through her, but she didn't want to continue to be in trouble.
So he said coldly.
"That's all, it's just a small step. I can still afford to be humiliated."
After saying that, he turned around and said to another golden osmanthus forest not far away.
"I'm too lazy to argue with you. I don't want to delay my interest in flower viewing. Bai Zhi Bai Ling, let's go."
"yes!"
Bai Zhi glanced sideways at Pei'er, who was also kneeling, snorted coldly and stepped forward to help Bai Bin leave the place.
After walking out for quite some time, she asked in a low voice.
"Little Master, this Ming Chang will not really go to complain in front of the emperor, will he?"
She has been serving the concubine Bai ever since she entered the palace, and she naturally has the same heart as the concubine Bai.
If today's incident really breaks out, her mother-in-law may not be able to take advantage of it, so she is worried about it.
Bai Bin sneered twice, gently stroked her hair with her jade-like fingers, and said with determination in her words.
"Don't worry, I'm just waiting for her to complain. If she really complains to the emperor, won't I have the opportunity to see the emperor? Then it will be black or white, but she can't speak alone."
Bai Zhi felt relieved after hearing her mistress speak like this.
"That's right. Aren't the things in this palace all told by people's mouths?"