Ye Chen asked Xu Qingzhi.

“Mother Xu, that was a gift from the Empress Dowager to Sister Hejing.”

"Yes, she threw away the things the Empress Dowager gave her. It's clear how little she appreciated the Empress Dowager's kindness!"

Ye Chen lowered his head.

“Raise your head.”

Xu Qingzhi looked into Ye Chen's eyes.

"If a mother doesn't care when her own child is being bullied, what right do I have to raise you by my side!"

“Your conduct is flawless, yet He Jing treats you this way. I will not let this go.”

"Let her learn a lesson so she won't act lawlessly just because she's the only daughter in the harem!"

"Four months later, when the little princess is born, the princess's favor will no longer belong to He Jing alone."

He Jing said she was going to study.

Actually, we went to Linglong Palace.

This is where Consort Lin once lived.

Because Lin Zhaoyi was dismissed, this place has become very deserted!

He Jing still lives in this place because she hopes to find the jewelry left behind by Consort Lin.

At first.

Consort Lin told Hejing that she had jewelry worth one million taels of silver, which she would give to her on her wedding day.

Unexpectedly, before Hejing could find her ideal husband, she was killed by the Emperor!

Before she died, Consort Lin had no chance to tell He Jing where the jewels were hidden.

He Jing naturally decided to stay here, find the jewels, and then move to Shou Kang Palace.

Nominally, he wanted to live in the place where he had lived with his mother to remember her.

In reality, they were looking for jewelry.

As soon as he received the items, he immediately moved in to live with the Empress Dowager.

The official purpose was to be filial to the Empress Dowager and let her enjoy family happiness.

In reality, he was thinking of deceiving the Empress Dowager and extorting more jewelry and silver from her.

That's incredibly filial!

However, after searching for so many days, He Jing found nothing!

My mental state is deteriorating day by day!

After returning, they turned the room where Lin Zhaoyi had stayed upside down.

Still nothing was found.

He Jing couldn't help but complain.

"Mother, where exactly did you hide the jewels?"

"Couldn't you have stayed alive in the first place? You could have at least told me where the jewelry was before you died!"

After searching in vain, He Jing felt utterly exhausted.

She sat down in front of the dressing mirror.

I was completely absorbed in my own reflection in the mirror.

"So what if I am Consort Lin's daughter? As long as I am still a princess of this Great Yuan, my grandmother will surely bestow favor upon me. With this status, my future days will not be too difficult."

He Jing yawned.

"Take a rest first."

He Jing lay down on the tatami mat and closed her eyes.

Just then, a cloud of smoke drifted in through the window.

Soon, someone tiptoed in.

They removed all five jade bead necklaces from He Jing's neck.

Then he tiptoed away.

The items were quickly delivered to Consort Xu.

Xu Qingzhi glanced at it a few times and then put it aside.

"The gifts bestowed by the Empress Dowager are naturally of the finest quality!"

"However, not everyone is fortunate enough to enjoy this all the time."

"Since Hejing desires this favor, I will take it away from her!"

"Mingxia said softly."

"Your Majesty, Hejing seems to be searching for something in the room where Consort Lin once lived. She has been searching for quite some time, but has not found anything."

Xu Qingzhi sneered.

"This little bitch is just like the big bitch, she's really good at acting. She thinks she's clever, using the guise of filial piety to deceive the Empress Dowager. She's just a little sparrow egg that hasn't even been hatched yet! She thinks she can outmaneuver an eagle!"

"Your Majesty, today, Consort Jin is resting in the main hall of Shou Kang Palace, and the Empress Dowager is personally taking care of her."

Xu Qingzhi showed no sign of jealousy whatsoever.

“Taking care of Consort Jin is secondary; what the Empress Dowager truly wants to take care of is none other than the little princess.”

"Speaking of which, I haven't visited the little princess for several days. I'll go see her after Consort Jin returns to the palace!"

"Mu'er, Chen'er, Sen'er, you should also come with your mother."

"yes."

...

Linglong Palace.

"ah!"

A scream quickly shattered the silence of the palace.

He Jing stumbled and ran out of the main hall.

"Where's the jade bead necklace? Where's the jade bead necklace?! Where's the jade bead necklace my grandmother gave me?!"

"What do we do?! What do we do?!"

"I wore it for less than two hours before I lost it!"

"If my grandmother asks, how should I answer her?!"

"I've got it! I need to seize the initiative! I'll go to the Empress Dowager first, cry about this, and shift all the blame onto someone else!"

Shou Kang Palace.

Consort Jin has woken up and is watering the peonies in the courtyard.

The Empress Dowager lay on the couch, taking a nap with her eyes closed.

Suddenly.

All that could be heard was a loud "Awooo!"

The Empress Dowager was awakened!

No doubt, this must be He Jing running off here!

The Empress Dowager sat up helplessly.

What's wrong with this girl now!

He Jing ran in, panting!

He knelt down with a "thump"!

"Grandmother! You must help me!"

The Empress Dowager asked, frowning.

"What's the matter that you're so flustered? Hejing, as a princess, you should be mindful of your words and actions. You can't lose your princess status. Stumbling in like this is really unbecoming."

"Grandmother, it's not that Hejing doesn't know what rules are, it's just that what happened is too big!"

Ye Qianqian, who had just heard He Jing crying in the yard, was also awakened!

How annoying! Why are you disturbing my sleep!

Wait! That wailing sound is coming from He Jing!

[Her panic is alarming! There must be some juicy gossip to come!]

[Mommy! Hurry inside! I want to eat some melon!]