Chapter 45 What's Hidden in the Brocade Box

Huang Haiquan had been keeping an eye on everything. The news of Concubine Yang's infertility reached the harem early the next morning.

Some say that Concubine Yang accidentally ate safflower; some say that Concubine Yang and Concubine Yang were sisters who had a conflict, so Concubine Yang gave Concubine Yang poisoned with safflower... There are all kinds of theories.

Huang Haiquan is popular among the eunuchs.

After understanding everything, he hurried back to Changlixuan and said after entering the palace: "My lady, something big has happened in the palace."

Wen Wanyu couldn't help but tremble: "What's wrong?"

"Lady Yang accidentally ate safflower and will never get pregnant again."

Wen Wanyu was stunned on the spot and asked in surprise: "When did it happen?"

In the palace, if a woman cannot get pregnant, it is equivalent to losing an opportunity to reach the highest position.

Huang Haiquan said: "My lord, it happened yesterday."

Not only Wen Wanyu, but even Bai Su, who was standing beside her, showed a surprised expression: "Miss Yang accidentally ate safflower. How could she be so careless?"

Safflower was forbidden in the palace. Since the emperor ascended the throne, his use had been expressly prohibited. Women exposed to safflower could suffer miscarriage at best, or even death from pregnancy.

Now that red flowers have appeared in the palace, it means someone has disobeyed the emperor's orders.

Huang Haiquan said, "There are different opinions in the palace about Concubine Yang's infertility. Some say that it was Concubine Yang who caused her infertility."

Bai Su looked at Wen Wanyu: "My lady, what do you think?"

Wen Wanyu frowned slightly, her eyes fixed. "It's only half true. Accidentally eating safflower can cause lifelong infertility. How much safflower must one have eaten to become infertile? Doesn't Lady Yang know what safflower is? As for the rumor that it was Concubine Yang, that's completely absurd. Concubine Yang wouldn't be so arrogant. If she were discovered, she would be demoted to a commoner and have her entire clan executed."

"Unless..." Wen Wanyu suddenly realized, unless the emperor knew. Or in other words, unless he got the emperor's permission.

Bai Su asked curiously: "Unless what?"

Wen Wanyu shook her head.

This idea is too bold.

Then he sighed, "I'm afraid there won't be peace in the next few days."

Huang Haiquan looked embarrassed: "My lord, I have something to say, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."

"Go ahead."

Bai Su also looked at him.

"A few days ago, this servant accidentally overheard... heard Siyun complaining. She complained that you, my lady, are partial and only treat Qingdai and Baisu well. Qingdai and Baisu can serve in the palace, but she is being transferred outside the palace. Wherever you go, you only take Qingdai and Baisu with you."

Bai Su subconsciously retorted, her tone anxious, "When did the young lady show favoritism? The young lady treats me, Qingdai, and her equally well. Although the young lady doesn't take her out and doesn't let her serve in the palace, she has also been entrusted with the management of all matters in Changlixuan."

Bai Su was indignant and felt that Siyun was being unreasonable.

In contrast, Wen Wanyu looked calm, and her heart was even calmer.

"I think I've made it clear that Qingdai and Baisu will serve in the palace, while everything else will be left to Siyun. But she still feels biased."

"It's not that we are being unfair to her, it's that she is being unfair to herself."

Bai Su and Huang Haiquan looked at each other, obviously not understanding the meaning of this sentence.

Wen Wanyu shook his head and looked up, saying, "Quanzi, pay more attention to Siyun. If she makes any small moves, tell me immediately."

"My lady, the Empress has ordered all the concubines to go to Fengyi Palace." Qingdai said as she entered the palace. Sensing the strange atmosphere, she cautiously asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing. Change your clothes and let's go as quickly as possible."

…

When Wen Wanyu arrived at Fengyi Palace, it was full of people. Most of them had puzzled expressions on their faces, wondering why they were suddenly called over.

Sit down with speculation in mind.

The queen came out of the bedroom, glanced at the concubines, and finally her eyes fell on the empty seat in the upper right, and she sighed silently.

"Do you know why I called you here in such a hurry?"

Facing the silent concubines.

The queen's delicate features were tinged with anger. "Concubine Yang has eaten saffron by mistake. She will never be able to conceive."

Some people sighed and looked surprised.

But most people already knew that.

The Queen slammed her palm on the table beside her. "What is saffron? There are actually people using it secretly in the palace. Do they not take the Emperor's order seriously? Or do they not take me, the Queen, seriously?"

Concubine Yang picked up the teacup as if nothing had happened, a sarcastic smile crossing her lips. That person was gone. What was the point of the Queen's last words?

"I have already ordered a search of all six palaces. Since the Imperial Concubine is not coming, we will start with the Imperial Concubine's Fuyao Palace."

Hearing this, An Xiuyi frowned and said, "Empress, this is inappropriate, isn't it?"

The Queen looked at her, her voice suppressing anger: "What's wrong?"

"If this matter isn't thoroughly investigated, more people will commit crimes in the harem." The Queen spoke sternly. She knew An Xiuyi thought she was deliberately targeting Concubine Zhengui. It was rare for Concubine Zhengui to have such a loyal person by her side.

So he said, "An Xiuyi, do you have any objections?"

"I have no objection."

Concubine Yang skimmed off the foam, took a sip of tea, and said with a half-smile: "An Xiuyi is truly a good 'dog' of the Imperial Concubine."

An Xiuyi's expression suddenly changed: "You... Yang Fei, you are going too far."

"Hmm." Concubine Yang didn't argue with her and admitted it.

An hour passed.

Nanny Li returned with her men. "Your Majesty, I have found some suspicious items in Wen Deyi's Changlixuan and Lady Yang's Huayunyuan."

Nanny Li continued, "Wendeyi's brocade box is locked, and we servants can't open it..."

Wen Wanyu saw her brocade box. Her heart sank. The box contained contraceptive pills...

When she was panicking, Bai Su quietly patted her shoulder. Wen Wanyu immediately understood and breathed a sigh of relief.

Her eyes were clear and bright, like a clear spring or juicy grapes. "Is there anything wrong with my box?"

Jin Fangyi became excited and said, "How could Wen Deyi be such a person! You and Lady Yang are like sisters, yet you are so cruel."

The Queen and Consort De shot her a sharp look at the same time. Jin Fangyi shut her mouth in frustration.

Wen Wanyu's round eyes were smiling, and her gentle gaze was as clear as a stream. "Jin Fangyi, are you so sure it's me?"

"I……"

As soon as Jin Fangyi opened her mouth, Wen Wanyu immediately interrupted her, not giving her a chance to speak.

"I never thought that Jin Fangyi hated me so much and wanted me to be well..."

Jin Fangyi: "..."

"However, I'm sorry to disappoint Jin Fangyi." Wen Wanyu walked over and opened the brocade box easily.

Jin Fangyi was speechless. She just said, is it necessary to keep targeting her?

Wen Wanyu looked at Jin Fangyi and said word by word, "There is no so-called red flower in the box, but a lucky bag that my mother obtained for me."

The Queen smiled and said, "It turned out to be a misunderstanding. Wen Deyi, please sit down."

At this moment, Concubine Yang stood up impatiently and said, "Your Majesty, there's no need to investigate this matter any further. Since safflower was also found in Concubine Yang's Huayun Garden, it must be that Concubine Yang really did eat it by mistake."

Even though the queen was unwilling, she could only let it go and said, "Let's go."