In the main hall, a few palace maids and two wet nurses knelt on the ground, their faces full of fear.
When Jing Yi saw me, she lowered her head and said to the leader,""Say what you just said again.”
" Yes, Your Majesty, the Empress's words," The palace maid looked like an aunt and lowered her head in fear." I also noticed that the little prince has been sleeping a little these past two days. I thought that it was just winter and he was a little sleepy. I thought that the big day was coming, so I didn't dare to disturb him..."
"Get to the point."
Jing Yi's words scared the auntie and she lowered her body even more.""Yes, yes! The little prince was almost one year old, and there had been many people coming in and out of Guangyang Palace these days. In order not to disturb the prince's sleep, except for the personal attendants, no one was allowed to enter the inner courtyard. Therefore, the number of people who could approach the little prince was much less than usual. Only the two concubines, Duan Guipin and Lan Guipin, came to visit the little prince three days ago and stayed in the room for a moment.”
I was stunned when I heard that. I couldn't help but ask,"Since others are not allowed to enter, how can they be an exception?”
" Replying to the Imperial Concubine, Duan Guipin was instructed by the Imperial Concubine to visit the little prince." She hesitated and added," She used to come here often."”
I pondered for a moment and remembered that Shui Mo had indeed mentioned this matter before. At that time, I didn't pay much attention to it, so I asked,"Then what did they do?"
"This servant doesn't know. It's not the time to eat or drink. As long as the little prince doesn't move, this servant will wait outside.”
I couldn't help but frown.”
The aunt looked like she wanted to raise her head but did not dare to. Her voice was very soft."It has always been like this. It was decided by the Imperial Concubine…a long time ago.”
I lowered my eyes and was speechless. I knew that she was telling the truth. If I didn't care about this child, there would naturally be someone else who cared. For a child that I couldn't get or get rid of, it would be troublesome for anyone to use him. The Imperial Consort must have been feeling awkward. After I entered the palace, there were wet nurses who tried to curry favor with me, and then there was the crisis of choosing the heir. It was no wonder that she was anxious, but even so…
I turned to look at Jing Yi and realized that he was also looking at me. He didn't say anything in front of a group of servants, but his eyes were obviously questioning, so I slowly shook my head.
"Cai An!" Jing Yi's eyes darkened." Take some men and search her palace!" she ordered.”
After some delay, Jing Yi and I arrived at the front of the celebration. It was already past the auspicious time, and a large crowd was waiting for us. Seeing that we were late for such an occasion, and the eldest son didn't come with us, some detailed discussions began. Jing Yi didn't seem to have any intention of avoiding them. She sat for a while with a solemn expression and ordered the ceremony to end hastily before she even finished listening to the praise. It was probably enough for the officials to speculate.
When I returned to Guangyang Palace, I received word that a suspicious powder had been found in Duangui Palace and that she was temporarily detained. Several imperial physicians were examining her head to head. Jing Yi went to the main hall to listen to the detailed report. Once again, I stayed behind and did not follow. I looked at the imperial physicians and then at Shen Lin, who was standing idly at the side. As expected, he nodded slightly.
His heart suddenly paused, thinking that this matter was too simple. Everyone knew that Duan Guipin was the imperial concubine's woman. Once she was convicted, the imperial concubine would not be able to get away with it. If the imperial concubine ordered her to do so, he really did not know if she was going to make things difficult for him or herself.
Taking advantage of the chaotic situation, I left Guangyang Palace without giving any instructions. No one dared to stop me. Even if Shen Lin was confused, he would not chase after me in such an occasion.
Even though on the surface it was all about the Imperial Consort's side, there was no telling where there might be unexpected complications. I knew I shouldn't go at this time, but I still couldn't hold back and made a trip.
This kind of thing couldn't be hidden. Jing Yi's words of sealing off the news would only give everyone more motivation to investigate. Duan Guipin had already been detained. If I could see the clues, Jing Yi would be more sensitive. The imperial concubine couldn't just sit around and wait to die. There was also this group of people in the harem of the previous dynasty. They were all good at using their deduction skills. So the time left for me was only a few moments before the imperial physicians came to the conclusion that the poison was consistent.
I didn't take the sedan chair and walked very quickly. When I arrived at Auspicious Auspicious Palace, a person I expected had just arrived. I immediately confirmed my suspicions.
" It really is you." I narrowed my eyes at Concubine Ning." How dare you!"”
Concubine Ning smiled faintly.”
"Can you be the same as me?" I snorted." I hope you can still be so indifferent later.”
After saying that, he no longer looked at her and walked into the main hall. Lan Guipin was sitting quietly in the middle. When she heard the movement, she slowly raised her head to look at me. Looking at her, it was as if no matter who came in at this time, she would not be surprised.
" Your Majesty," Lan Guipin said with the same faint smile. Unlike Concubine Ning's fake calmness, Lan Guipin was really calm." I didn't expect you to be the first person to come."”
Looking back, Concubine Ning didn't follow him in. Thinking about it, since he was here, there were some things that he didn't need her to say.
"Why?" Facing such a woman, I didn't need to ask if it was true or not. I had always refused to believe that Lan Guipin had really joined the Imperial Consort's side. Now, it seemed that it was true. It was just that I didn't understand her motives.”
The signs of Duan Guipin being framed were too obvious, so obvious that it felt a little deliberate.
Everyone could see that she often went to visit the little prince. Why did she only bring others with her when something happened? If Lan Guipin had to avoid people when she went to Qingyan Palace, why did she suddenly go to Guangyang Palace with Duan Guipin? If the powder was found in Ruixiang Palace, it was reasonable. But it was not. It was not difficult to guess the twists and turns.
"So what if you want to die? " Your Highness, why do you ask why?" The smile on Lan Guipin's lips did not fade." No matter who is convicted, the Imperial Consort will no longer be able to get close to the little prince. Perhaps Your Highness can still receive the imperial edict to raise him. Isn't this a great thing for the Rong family?"”
"I don't think I asked you to do anything for me."”
" The Empress didn't." She looked up at me and her expression became lighter." But I have to do something for myself and for my child."”
I looked at her and didn't ask further, waiting for her to say the rest.
"You harmed Consort Hui the moment you entered the palace, I'm not stupid, I can see it! Then, you pushed me into a situation where I had no choice. Do you think that a noble concubine position can make me work for you wholeheartedly? Not only did you not do me a favor, you destroyed me instead! How can I be grateful to you!”When Lan Guipin said this, her face was full of sarcasm and self-mockery." Even if it's a dream, I don't want to be woken up by you in this way!”
I still didn't say anything, knowing that she hadn't finished speaking.
" However, compared to the Imperial Concubine, your tricks are nothing to me." She changed the topic and quickly said with hatred," I can't bring her down, but it's enough to ruin her big plan. She killed my child. How can I let her live well!"”
I was stunned and looked over. Just as I was about to speak, I saw Concubine Ning rush into the hall. She didn't even look at Lan Guipin and said to me,"Someone from the Guangyang Palace has arrived."
" It's about time." Lan Guipin, who was beside them, regained her calm appearance." It's better for the two of you to leave."”
As she spoke, she met my eyes again and bowed lightly."If Niangniang gains benefits in the future, I hope you can return the favor and treat ChenQie's family well.”
I hesitated, turned around and took two steps. I picked up a chair and sat down. I said to Concubine Ning,"You can go back first. I want to sit here for a while.”
Concubine Ning stared at me with a slightly discolored expression.
" She can only survive if I sit here." I smiled and turned to look at Lan Guipin." You want to die, but it's not time yet."”
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I sat in Ruixiang Palace and watched as the internal supervisor became cautious because of my presence. I also watched as Lan Guipin stood there calmly without saying a word. It was as if the internal supervisor was not announcing an order to be involved in the case. The group of internal supervisors outside also did not arrest her personal palace servants who had accompanied her for six years.
I looked at this woman and suddenly began to hate this palace. It had buried the dreams of so many people. It didn't give them a way out or a way out. Then, when many people reached the end, it coldly laughed at them for seeking death.
However, the person in the middle of the palace was Jing Yi. The hatred in her heart dissipated and turned into a heavy feeling. She couldn't hide from it.
After all the messengers had left, Auspicious Auspicious Palace became deserted. The two talented people who lived in the same palace took their servants and hid far away, afraid that they would be involved in any trouble. It was the same as Ming Tai Palace where Consort Hui had died and Yanfu Palace where two people had died. It was likely that Qingyan Palace was not any better.
Perhaps it was as Consort Ning said, this was their fate, but I still felt apologetic and felt that I had accelerated all of this. If we add in the Yuchun Palace where Consort Ping was at the beginning of the year, there were already many palace courtyards that had changed, and the rise and fall were only a moment away.
No matter how big the crime was, the decree only said that I was grounded, so no one would dare to chase me away if I didn't leave. Just now, the internal supervisor of the ceremony had been stealing glances at me, and probably had already sent the news of the Empress inexplicably staying in Auspicious Palace back to Guangyang Palace. Lan Guipin was still standing there, alone. There was not even a servant by her side. It seemed that the other side had already seen it clearly. They did not protect her or show any mercy.
" Your Highness, you really don't have to be like this. If the Emperor asks, I will say that it was the Imperial Consort's instructions." When Lan Guipin finally turned around to look at me, she only said this," If this is your purpose for staying.”
"Even if I don't stay, aren't you going to say the same?" I smiled faintly.”
Seeing that she didn't say anything, I stood up."Xi Pin's family has already entered Rong Cheng's line, and that Temple Deputy Madam is thinking about avenging her daughter every day. If you want me to return the favor, just this won't do.”
Her body trembled. When she looked at me again, her eyes no longer had the humility of being inferior to me. Her voice was cold."What do you want?"
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