Chapter 36: Concubine Xian's physical condition is not good

One of the bold maids said in a harsh voice: "Aunt Yingxi, what are you doing? I have done nothing wrong. You cannot abuse your power and kill us at will. The Queen has always ruled with benevolence. Aren't you tarnishing the Queen's reputation by doing this?"

After hearing this, the palace maids and eunuchs became more confident and cried, "Aunt Yingxi, please spare my life. What did I do wrong that you have to do this to me..."

He Xiang said sternly, "You lowly slaves and maids were whispering to each other just now, and now you are spouting nonsense to slander the reputation of the queen. You deserve to die!"

"Whether you are guilty or not, we will make the final decision after Aunt Yingxi and I report to the Empress and the Princess. We will then hand you over to the Ye Court for interrogation!"

Yingxi was even more angry after hearing that remark. She went up to the maid and slapped her hard, "You ungrateful bastard! The Queen is your master, how dare you slander her like this? Tell me! Who is the master behind you?"

When the palace maids heard that they were going to be sent to the Ye Ting, they were so scared that they could only cry for help. The palace maid who was slapped covered her face and paused for only three seconds before she immediately cried out for injustice.

"Aunt Yingxi, how can you slander me like this? I am loyal to the Queen and have never been bribed by anyone..."

Yingxi didn't want to waste any more words with her, so she ordered people to tie up the maid and gag her. The remaining four palace maids didn't dare to say anything when they saw this, but just knelt on the ground and sobbed quietly.

The two people in the hall had almost finished their conversation. He Xiang listened to the footsteps inside and opened the door of the hall at the right time.

Queen Wang sent Qi Yue out. The two of them were still talking and laughing. Looking at the situation outside the door, they also understood what was going on.

After Qi Yue and He Xiang left, Queen Wang directly sent people to take those palace maids to the Ye Ting.

The rest were also examined by Yingxi. If anyone was late or did not come at all, he would be arrested and sent to the Ye Ting.

While Queen Wang was cleaning Kunning Palace, Qi Yue took He Xiang and swaggered to Yikun Palace. He had to keep Concubine Xian busy for a while to avoid being noticed by her.

Concubine Xian was leaning on the couch, letting the palace maid put on her red hairpin. When she heard Qi Yue coming, her fingertips trembled and the red hairpin went crooked.

Seeing this, the maidservant was trembling with fear: "Your Majesty, please spare me, Your Majesty, please spare me..."

Concubine Xian slapped the maid to the ground, and her long nails left a bloody mark on her delicate cheek.

Qi Yue happened to be bringing He Xiang into the palace. Seeing this scene, she said in a gloomy tone, "Oh... Concubine Xian has such a bad temper. Could it be that she is not happy to see me, so she is taking it out on me?"

"Princess, how are you?" Concubine Xian saluted with a stiff face, and then angrily said to the maid: "You unlucky thing, get out of here!"

The palace maid covered her face and crawled back away.

Concubine Xian raised her stiff lips and explained, "...Princess, you are joking. I only blame this lowly maid for her rough hands and feet, and for painting my nails crookedly. I have no opinion on you. It is my honor that you can come to Yikun Palace."

Then he angrily said to Qiu Shui, "You idiot, why don't you bring the soft chair to the princess?"

Qi Yue glanced at the maid named Qiu Shui and said disdainfully, "This maidservant of Concubine Xian is no good. She has no sense at all. If she were in the Moon Palace, she would have been sent to the outer palace to do menial work. Only Concubine Xian is not picky."

He Xiang reminded from the side: "Princess, even in the outer palace there are no people so stupid."

Although the voice was much lowered, Concubine Xian still heard it clearly, and her face instantly turned bad.

Qi Yue, however, pretended not to see it and even said in surprise, "So all the smart ones have entered our Moon Palace. That's really hard for Concubine Xian..."

Qiu Shui lowered his head and pursed his lips, brought a soft chair, and respectfully stepped aside. He Xiang helped Qi Yue sit on it.

Concubine Xian gnashed her teeth and asked, "Princess, why did you come to my Yikun Palace today?"

Qi Yue looked like she was looking for trouble: "Can't you come to Concubine Xian's palace if you have nothing to do?"

Consort Xian: "Of course not. Princess, please come whenever you want. I will definitely prepare the bed for you..."

Qi Yue looked at the palace, stroked his chin and exclaimed: "The Yikun Palace of Concubine Xian is really nice. I will be moving back to the Princess's Mansion soon, and I always feel that there are many things missing..."

Concubine Xian was eager for her to move out of the palace as soon as possible. Hearing that he had taken a fancy to the things in her palace, she took a deep breath and suppressed a smile.

"If the princess takes a fancy to something in my palace, it would be my honor..."

She now wanted to send this plague god away quickly. She couldn't beat him or scold him. If he made her unhappy, she would go to the emperor to complain.

I've been married for a year, and this time I'm even more difficult than before...

Although Concubine Xian had a smile on her face, she was craving for Qi Yue like crazy in her heart.

After hearing her words, Qi Yue stood up and prepared to search the hall with He Xiang, but after taking two steps he suddenly turned back.

A pair of eyes met the phoenix eyes of Concubine Xian, and she staggered with fright.

Qi Yue: "My virtuous concubine, you are not cursing me in your heart, are you?"

Concubine Xian covered her chest and smiled again: "Princess, you worry too much. How could I…"

Qi Yue: "I think so too. After all, Concubine Xian is famous for her kindness and generosity."

The corner of Concubine Xian's mouth twitched: "Princess, you are too kind..."

Qi Yue walked around the Yikun Palace and took away everything she could see with the naked eye, including precious jades, exquisite statues, famous inks, works by famous masters, antiques and rare finds... even the dressing table was taken away.

Concubine Xian's face turned blue, white and red, and she couldn't help crying out of heartache. Then she saw that Qi Yue wanted to pull back the inner curtain of her palace, and she was so angry that she fell back.

Qiu Shui was so scared that he quickly helped the man lie down and called the imperial physician. For a moment, the Yikun Palace was in chaos.

Qi Yue returned with a large number of goodies in a grand manner. Before leaving, she said caringly, "The virtuous concubine is not in good health. She faints all the time. The daughter of a military commander cannot be so weak. It will easily bring shame to her family."

This time, Concubine Xian was really angry and fainted...

When Qi Junqi saw the report from the secret guard, which described everything Qi Yue had done from yesterday to this afternoon, he was angry at first, then laughed, and finally did not know whether to laugh or cry.

First, he arranged new secret guards to secretly protect Queen Wang, and then after much deliberation, he sent someone to invite Yi Bai.

After all, she is the emperor's younger sister, so she has to take the blame if she gets into trouble.

Soon, Yi Bai was brought into the imperial study by the palace servants.

When Qi Junqi saw him, he was stunned at first.

But today Yibai tied her hair up specially.

Her snow-white hair was tied up high in a precious black jade crown, adding a touch of elegance and beauty to her cold and elegant look.