When the news reached Concubine Yi's ears, it was exactly as Concubine Lin expected.
Concubine Yi became angry on the spot.
"She doesn't know what will happen to Prince Zhan's Mansion? She doesn't know what will happen to Prime Minister Lin's Mansion? At this time, it would be good if I can let someone continue to protect the peace of her noble concubine. Are you still thinking about the Queen's fate? Should she?
Do you think that after your death, you can still be the head of the harem like Empress Xu?"
What a dream!
Ruyi and Ruhuan were waiting nearby, both very cautiously.
Instead, Ruan Ming came forward and reminded him in a low voice.
"My queen, please don't be angry. I think this matter is fishy."
"oh?"
Concubine Yi frowned and looked at Ruan Ming.
His mind has always been very meticulous and astute. During the years in the palace, many times he relied on his reminders to get through it safely.
Therefore, Concubine Yi believed what he said.
"How to say?"
"Judging from the past fights between Concubine Lin and the empress, she is not a fool. Why did she deliberately anger you when she didn't know how long she would live? You know, you are now in charge of all the affairs of the harem.
It is not impossible for you to directly cut off her life with a little carelessness. Therefore, she must have a deep intention behind doing this."
"Deep meaning?"
After Yifei thought about it for a while, her eyes broke away from the sullenness just now, and now they looked a bit serious.
"Could it be that you feel that you don't have long to live and you have to be left alone?"
After all, she also gave birth to a princess named Mingruo.
But this idea isn’t right either.
Wouldn’t it be good for Princess Mingruo to be raised in the Queen Mother’s Palace?
If he were sent to Yuxiu Palace, he might not be able to live well.
Also, why does Concubine Lin think she can accept Princess Mingruo?
A series of questions popped up in her mind.
Instead, Ruan Ming reminded him from the side.
"My dear, don't forget, there are no permanent friends in the harem, and of course there are no permanent enemies. Compared with the one in the Yihua Palace, I am afraid that the noble concubine believes in you more, and also believes in the Marquis and our Liu family."
Ability."
Hearing this, Concubine Yi nodded slightly.
really.
There is no doubt about this.
She is also very clear about the twists and turns in Prime Minister Lin's Mansion.
Just like in a house with many wives and concubines, there is always no dealing with the legitimate children and the children born by concubines.
Therefore, the same goes for the first wife and step-brother's children.
The hatred is even deeper.
Thinking of this, the corner of his mouth curled up slightly and he said to Ruan Ming.
"Just go to Linzhi Palace and bring some valuable medicinal materials to send. Let me know what medicine Lin Guifei is selling in the gourd!"
"Yes, I understand."
After that, Ruan Ming left Yuxiu Palace to arrange the matter.
It's been almost half a month since I sent the message, but there's still no reply.
Concubine Lin thought it was all gone.
At noon that day, I heard that Ruan Ming had received orders from Concubine Yi, saying that the Dragon Boat Festival was coming soon and that he would send some festival food to each palace.
Nowadays, there are not many concubines in the palace, so in order to show the kindness of Concubine Yi, Ruan Ming personally led people to send them off.
The first place to go is naturally Linzhi Palace.
When Concubine Lin heard the news about Ruan Ming's arrival, the corners of her mouth raised.
After coughing twice, she asked Qin Liu next to her to help her up.
I went to the Linghua bronze mirror and simply put on some makeup.
After making himself look less sick, he changed his clothes, sat on the throne in the main hall, and met Ruan Ming.
"My servant Ruan Ming pays my respects to the imperial concubine. Concubine Yi specially asked the servant to send these. Apart from the things needed for the Dragon Boat Festival, these are good things for replenishing qi and blood. Please accept them."
"Well, Eunuch Ruan is too polite. Qinliu, please accept it."
"yes."
From this sentence, Ruan Ming knew that he had guessed correctly.
Otherwise, in the past, how could Concubine Lin have spoken "pleasantly" to the palace people in Yuxiu Palace?
In the meantime, Qinliu asked someone to carry the things, and then took them away.
So in the entire main hall, only Concubine Lin and Ruan Ming were left.
At this moment, Concubine Lin was holding her breath tightly, for fear of letting it out in front of Ruan Ming.
But she didn't have much time. If she delayed any longer, she might not be able to hold on.
So, speak up in advance.
"Since Concubine Yi has sent you here, she must have understood what I mean."
"I'm sorry for my ignorance, but I really don't know what the imperial concubine means. It's just that the imperial concubine Yi ordered me to send something to each palace according to the palace rules."
Concubine Lin was stunned for a moment, but soon understood.
He said with a trace of sarcasm on his lips.
"If you don't say secret things in front of people, why would Eunuch Ruan do this?"
"Your Majesty, you are really worrying too much. This servant is crazy and stupid. I really don't understand what you mean. Please give me some advice."
Ruan Ming would not rush to say anything.
After all, it was Concubine Lin who surrendered to them, so it was better for Concubine Lin to talk about these things herself.
She probably understood what Ruan Ming meant, so she struggled a bit, but Concubine Lin was still defeated.
After all, now she has nothing to compete with Concubine Yi.
Therefore, even the tone was broken.
After coughing twice, he looked at Ruan Ming, with some darkness in his eyes.
Then he said with seriousness and sincerity.
"In that case, I will speak frankly. I wonder what Concubine Yi thinks about the third prince choosing to accompany him to study?"
Seeing Concubine Lin speak, Ruan Ming relaxed a little.
"In this matter, the emperor will probably make the final decision, so when the queen asks the servant, the servant can only give a vague answer."
"It doesn't matter if it's not clear. What's important is whether the final candidate is what Concubine Yi and the Liu family want. Although the Northwest Marquis is powerful, he is not in Shengjing City after all. Therefore, I'm afraid someone needs to point out some of the intricate relationships.
."
"That's what the queen said."
"I don't want to beat around the bush with you, so I'll just tell you."
"Zeng Konghou, the second son of Master Zeng in the cabinet, is a very good candidate. However, Master Zeng is very cautious. I am afraid that my son may not be happy with being chosen to accompany him this time. Therefore, I can add fuel to the flames.
, do the third prince a favor."
"It's just that I also have an agenda. After the matter is decided, Mingruo must marry into the Zeng family."
As Ruan Ming expected, Concubine Lin had a hidden agenda.
Apart from anything else, this Bachelor Zeng was originally a disciple of Prime Minister Lin.
Therefore, if we follow Concubine Lin's path, I'm afraid this matter may really come true!
Concubine Lin's guess was indeed good. The third prince they wanted to accompany them was indeed Zeng Konghou.
It's just that he still has to hide some of his words.
After all, they have a trump card to cover, but Concubine Lin does not.