Shucong invited Xue Hengzhao into the inner room and whispered: "My queen would like to have a few words with the girl."
Then he stayed outside.
Xue Hengzhao came in and greeted Concubine Xian. Concubine Xian was holding a beautifully carved jade handle and looking at it. When he saw her, he put the thing down and said with a smile, "I haven't seen you for many days, but is everything okay?"
"Thanks to your Majesty, my journey is going well." Xue Heng replied, "I heard that your Majesty has been in poor health recently, so I have long wanted to come and take a look."
"I have nothing to do," Concubine Xian said, "I'm just taking care of the affairs of the harem which is quite thankless, so I just need an excuse to get out."
"I have also heard a little bit about this. This is just Concubine Li deliberately trying to flatter you in front of the Holy Master." Xue Hengzhao said, "After all, it is only temporary."
"It's always hard to tell right from wrong in matters in the palace," Concubine Xian sighed softly, "Your Majesty prefers Concubine Li and is willing to pamper her. I am already old, so why bother to fight for jealousy with her. Besides, I was thinking about it.
If you take a break, you can just go with the flow."
"The empress is retreating in order to advance. She is much smarter than Concubine Li who is always competitive." Xue Hengzhao said, "Besides, Concubine Li cannot take care of the harem, she is just joining in the fun."
"I originally wanted to bring your family back to the capital, but Concubine Li stopped me." Concubine Xian said with regret, "I hope your Majesty will grant amnesty in a few days, so that your family can come back."
."
"It would be a good thing if Concubine Li can persuade His Majesty to grant amnesty, but those people before will still want to thank you for your kindness," Xue Hengzhao said, "Your Majesty's efforts are not in vain."
"I hope so!" Concubine Xian said, "Originally I was still caring about my friendship with her, but now it seems that she actually broke up with me first."
"Empress Li Fei is in the limelight, not to mention her temperament is a bit flamboyant." Xue Hengzhao said, "What's more, this is not a trivial matter, it is related to the position of queen. She is not as stable as the empress, so naturally she has to be more radical."
"I also want to say that Concubine Li has been a bit too aggressive these days. Doesn't she have any other sources of support?" Concubine Xian expressed her doubts, "I always feel a little unreliable.
"Underestimating the enemy is a taboo for military strategists."
After hearing Concubine Xian's words, Xue Hengzhao frowned slightly and asked, "What else do you think she can rely on?"
"I can't tell you this, so I asked you to help me with the details. You couldn't be smarter." Concubine Xian said, "At this point, I'm really afraid that I'll make some omissions and fall short."
"Your Majesty is right, but I can't think of anything else for Concubine Li to rely on." Xue Hengzhao shook his head and said, "Could it be that she has some secrets that we don't know about? But that's not something that I can know.
Already."
"That's not the case. Concubine Li is always under our noses. What other tricks can she do?" Concubine Xian couldn't help but feel that she was a little too suspicious. "But speaking of Shang Qiyan's death,
There was probably some hidden agenda, so I bribed him and he died. How could there be such a coincidence?"
Then he called Kang Guang on the side: "Tell Heng Zhao in detail what you saw when you went to Shang Qiyan's place today!"
Kang Guang then told Xue Hengzhao what he saw, heard and thought, but did not mention his meeting with Qingque, let alone Qingque's plans.
After hearing this, Xue Hengzhao thought for a while and then said: "My servant also feels that there are twists and turns in the death of General Manager Shang. Most likely, Concubine Li thought that General Manager Shang was in the way and removed him. But it is not easy to make this matter a big deal now, after all.
This also involves you, the empress.
I think I would rather hit the golden bell once than hit three thousand cymbals. Instead of fighting on these unimportant matters, it is better to accomplish all the work in one battle."
"What do you mean..." Concubine Xian looked at Xue Hengzhao and asked her to continue.
"Since there is a god named Qingque Imperial Master here, why should we be afraid of demons?"
After hearing her words, Concubine Xian couldn't help but glance at Kang Guang. Xue Hengzhao's statement coincided with Qingque's.
So he dispelled his doubts and said kindly: "You have given me a reassurance. Come to think of it, no matter how arrogant Concubine Li is, she won't be able to stay around for a few days. Instead of getting involved in trivial matters and making the emperor suspicious, it is better to use the country's
The teacher sent her back to the west."
"Your Majesty, make your plans before you act, and your dreams will surely come true." Xue Hengzhao flattered lightly, "There is nothing to worry about."
"Speaking of which, there hasn't been any movement in the north yet, but I think it will be soon." Concubine Xian said about things outside the palace, "I think that if something happens over there at Lao Wu, the Huns will definitely launch an army to hold them accountable. When we arrive,
When the time comes, let Gan'er escort the Sixth Princess to get married, which can be regarded as a service to the country."
"Yes, the fifth prince messed up the matter, and the sixth prince will naturally be the hero if he goes to put out the fire." Xue Hengzhao followed her thoughts, "The courtiers will also support the sixth prince by then."
"Yes, empress, what does this matter in front of you mean?" Kang Guang also encouraged Concubine Xian, "Let Concubine Li be proud for a few days, then the fall will only hurt!"
At this time, Concubine Xian also felt that everything was under her control, and her lifelong wish would be realized in a short time.
Therefore, he looked particularly pleased with Xue Hengzhao and said to her warmly: "Good boy, the Chinese New Year is coming soon, so I don't have anything good to give you. I asked them to pack their things a few days ago, and there are some old year's jewelry. The things are naturally good, but I
It’s no longer appropriate to wear it. Ask Shucong to take you to choose a few items, and don’t let anyone see them outside. It would be a pity if I let them go to waste.”
Xue Hengzhao thanked Concubine Xian and followed Shucong to the other room to choose jewelry. After looking at it, he finally chose two items.
Then he took it and thanked Concubine Xian for her kindness.
Concubine Xian said: "You are too polite, kid. You only chose two pairs of pendants? These are the most inconspicuous ones."
"My servant knows that the queen sincerely wants to reward me, but these two things are enough." Xue Hengzhao said, "In the future, the queen will have many things to reward me, so let's save them for the factions!"
"Miss Xue is really knowledgeable and caring," Kang Guang narrowed his eyes and said flatteringly, "I don't blame the empress for thinking so highly of you."
"Sure enough, this child is a pain in the ass." Concubine Xian also said, "I will entrust Gan'er to her in the future."
Xue Hengzhao pretended to be shy and blushed, and said: "It's been a while since I've been here. If your Majesty has nothing else to do, I'll leave."
"Okay, you go back! Although I am reluctant to let you go, I can't let you stay too long." Concubine Xian said, "Put your hat on and don't let the wind blow it."
Xue Hengzhao left here and returned to Tong'an Palace.