Xuemei believed that she was a qualified slave.
Having followed Liu Ruyan for many years, she tolerated Liu Ruyan's eccentric personality with tenacious perseverance and did everything in a down-to-earth manner.
Today she tried hard to defend Liu Ruyan, how could Liu Ruyan not care about her life or death?
Xuemei grabbed Liu Ruyan's snow-white collar and tears fell from her eyes.
Her hands were stained with mud, leaving black fingerprints on Liu Ruyan's snow-white dress.
Liu Ruyan said calmly, "Xuemei, the innocent are innocent. You are my maid, and I don't think the people in the inner prison will kill you."
No matter how many times you are beaten, you will still be strong, no matter which direction the wind blows from. Liu Ruyan believed that as long as she and Xuemei had a clear conscience, no matter how severe the punishment was, it would not force an innocent person to confess.
As soon as Liu Ruyan finished speaking, the other concubines all looked surprised.
This is too cold and indifferent.
Xuemei kept pleading for Liu Ruyan, but when Xuemei was about to be sent to the inner prison, Liu Ruyan not only did not plead for her servant, but instead said some disheartening words.
After years of living together as a master and servant, even stones can develop feelings for each other.
Concubine Lan clutched her handkerchief in anger and cursed in her heart. How could anyone be convinced that such a person was worthy of sitting on the throne of a concubine?
Xuemei felt as if she had swallowed a cold stone in her throat, and she was choking and feeling uncomfortable. She slowly loosened her hand and let go of Liu Ruyan's skirt.
My heart is filled with sadness.
What a ridiculous thing to say.
The punishments in the inner prison were bloody and cruel, and it was Xuemei herself who suffered. Liu Ruyan acted as if it had nothing to do with her and encouraged Xuemei to be strong and withstand the punishment.
Zhang Miaoyu pursed her lips, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I really don't know how to manage the harem. The case of the bronze medal witchcraft is bizarre and complicated... Why not wait for Concubine Chen to return the day after tomorrow and let her handle it. Concubine Chen is smart and insightful, and she will definitely be able to find out the truth."
"Before Noble Consort Chen and the Queen Mother return, Consort Mei and the palace maids are all temporarily detained in Yuxiu Palace. It's late today, and Your Majesty has been busy with state affairs during the day. I think you haven't had dinner yet. Why don't you go and have dinner first?"
Zhang Miaoyu moved Shen Wei out.
Li Yuanjing didn't like to get involved in matters in the rear quarters. How could a dignified emperor be trapped in a pile of rouge all day and deal with women's trivial matters and conflicts?
He said, "Okay, let's do as you wish. Everyone, leave."
Concubine Lan was unwilling to give in and wanted to encourage him. Zhang Miaoyu glared at her coldly, warning her not to fan the flames.
Concubine Lan suddenly fell silent, twirled the handkerchief in her slender hands, and rolled her eyes secretly in dissatisfaction.
Li Yuanjing was already starving and left quickly. Let Deshun call Leyou and a few other children to have dinner with him.
The other concubines also left one after another.
Before Lanpin left, she glanced at the palace maid Xuemei who was slumped on the ground and said sarcastically, "You are loyal, but it's a pity that you have such a heartless master."
Xuemei wiped away her tears and said nothing.
After everyone left, Yuxiu Palace suddenly became deserted. The cold wind blew into the inner hall, causing the white curtains to flutter.
Liu Ruyan did not feel any joy after surviving the disaster. She stood under the eaves, watching the emperor's indifferent back as he left. The emperor walked forward with steady, long strides, never looking back.
Liu Ruyan felt sad and lowered her eyes and shed tears. Seeing her soiled dress, with several dirty marks on the hem, Liu Ruyan told Xuemei, "Xuemei, go get a new dress. This one is dirty."
Xuemei opened her mouth, but she couldn't say what was in her heart.
Liu Ruyan is the master and Xuemei is the servant. In the harem, how many masters treat their servants as human beings?
In Liu Ruyan's heart, human life is not as important as a few plum blossoms.
Xuemei turned around and went into the house with a cold expression to get her clothes.
In the yard, the burnt branches of the plum tree broke with a snap and fell into the mud.
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Anguo Temple at night.
The maple leaves of Anguo Temple are well-known far and wide. When night falls, the red maple leaves under the moonlight have a unique artistic conception.
Next to the maple forest is a quietly flowing river. The moonlight shines, and the surface of the river shimmers like broken silver.
The palace maids were waiting by the river. Chen Wei, wearing a light red autumn skirt and holding a small paper lantern, said happily, "Mother, I will light the lantern first."
The Queen Mother smiled and said, "Don't forget to make a wish."
It is a tradition for the people of Qing to light lanterns by the water and make wishes for good health.
Pray for blessings at Anguo Temple during the day, and Shen Wei brings her mother to the river to release water lanterns at night. A small candle is placed in the paper box, casting a dim light.
Chen Wei held the water lantern and made a silent wish in her heart:
[I wish to be rich every year
I would rather retire early.
After making the wish, Shen Wei placed the water lantern into the water. As the breeze blows, the water lanterns drift slowly on the river at night and gradually fade away.
After Shen Wei finished lighting the lanterns, she accompanied the Queen Mother to light lanterns. Of course, the kind-hearted Shen Wei did not forget the palace maids who were accompanying her, and allowed them to release water lanterns and pray for blessings as well.
It was getting late, so Shen Wei and the Queen Mother returned to the meditation room in Anguo Temple to rest.
In the room, Cai Ping took off Chen Wei's hairpin. Cai Ping said, "Master, there is news from the palace. A bronze plaque suspected of being a curse was dug out from Yuxiu Palace, and Concubine Yu wants to wait until you return to deal with it."
After taking off the hairpin, Shen Wei yawned delicately: "Let Cai Lian and the others investigate secretly. I will deal with it after returning to the palace."
Cai Ping nodded and waited for Chen Wei to rest on the couch.
Anguo Temple is quiet and comfortable at night. It is surrounded by mountains and water, and the sound of crickets can be heard in the courtyard at night. Shen Wei rolled around twice comfortably on the bed in the Zen room, closed her eyes, and fell asleep comfortably.
Sleep till dawn.
The chirping of birds outside the window woke Shen Wei up. Shen Wei opened her eyes dazedly and drew aside the bed curtains. The dazzling sunlight illuminated the room brightly.
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