When they learned that everyone present was a member of the Empress Dowager's faction, including Chu Yunmo.
Li Mufeng filtered the scene in his mind, and Chu Yunmo was the most suspicious.
During this period, there were many rumors in the capital that some women who went to the "Mandarin Duck Pavilion" and listened to Chu Yunmo play music would lose consciousness, say things they shouldn't say, and even have relations with others without realizing it.
Afterwards, they couldn't explain what had happened. They only felt sorry for Chu Yunmo, since they had all come to the "Yuanyang Pavilion" because of Chu Yunmo.
Feeling guilty for betraying Chu Yunmo, he offered her a large sum of compensation money, partly to keep her quiet and partly as compensation to Chu Yunmo.
Such romantic affairs would not normally interest Li Mufeng, but Chu Yunmo had incurred the wrath of his father, the Emperor, which greatly displeased him.
Thinking of these things, Li Mufeng said in a deep voice,
"Where is Commander Shen?"
"Your humble servant is here."
Shen Tianyi, with utmost respect, addressed Li Mufeng in an unyielding tone, saying...
"Go and fetch Chu Yunmo's zither for me. Tell her that I want to borrow it for a while, to play a tune for my father."
"this……"
Upon receiving the order, Shen Tian dared not act rashly. He glanced at Emperor Li Hongwen, who waved his hand, before quickly leaving.
"Feng'er, do you think there's something wrong with Chu Yunmo's zither?"
Li Hongwen frowned and asked.
"Whether there's a problem with the instrument or not, we'll have to check it to find out."
After Li Mufeng finished speaking, he gave instructions to Wang Feng.
"Find a craftsman outside the palace who is knowledgeable about the zither. Remember, this must be done in secret."
At the same time, "Blood Purple Rose" and his entourage also entered the palace.
As soon as Wang Shuqing entered the palace, she was summoned by a palace servant from Cixi Palace, who said that the Empress Dowager had a piece of cloth that she needed to look at.
After all, Wang Shuqing was the daughter of the richest man in Jiangnan, and her ancestors were businessmen. She had a much better understanding of fabrics than others.
This request is reasonable.
"Blood Purple Rose" originally wanted to accompany them, but was stopped by another palace maid.
"Miss Han, please wait a moment. Consort Zhen invites you to come."
The girl who arrived was about eighteen or nineteen years old, dressed in a bright green dress, with her nostrils pointing to the sky, as if she were a mistress.
"Blood Purple Rose" narrowed her eyes, and, displeased with seeing Han Ruyi, said in an unfriendly tone,
"I'm busy."
"How dare you! Consort Zhen has invited you, and you dare not go? Who gave you the audacity?"
Before she could finish speaking, "Blood Purple Rose" slapped her hard across the face.
"You audacious wench! I am the elder sister of Consort Zhen! What kind of attitude is this? Don't you want your head?"
"you……"
The young maid who had been slapped was about to say something, but then, as if remembering something, she finally curtsied to "Blood Purple Rose."
"I was rude just now, please forgive me, Miss Han."
Consort Zhen has only been in the palace for a short time and is feeling homesick. She wants Miss Han to visit her and reminisce about their sisterly bond.
Consort Zhen said there had been some misunderstandings with Miss Han before, but they are ultimately family. She asked you not to hold it against her; sisters are still sisters.
"One doesn't hit a smiling face," Wang Shuqing sighed, impressed by their politeness.
“Ziwei, why don’t you go ahead first? Mother will go to Cixi Palace and come find you later.”
"Blood Purple Rose" hesitated for a moment, then stuffed a signal flare into Xing'er's hand.
“If you are in danger, fire this signal flare and I will rush over immediately and kill that old hag.”
"Miss……"
Upon hearing this, Xing'er called out anxiously.
"Only her young lady would openly insult the Empress Dowager in front of everyone."
"This servant will accompany the eldest young lady to see the second young lady."
When Caiyun saw that "Blood Purple Rose" had assigned Xing'er to Wang Shuqing, she volunteered to go with "Blood Purple Rose" to Han Ruyi's bedchamber, but "Blood Purple Rose" refused.
"No need. You and Hongxia can accompany Madam to the Cining Palace. I don't need anyone to accompany me. Han Ruyi wouldn't dare to do anything to me."
"Blood Purple Rose" exuded confidence, while the maid sent by Han Ruyi beside her had a hint of coldness in her eyes that was almost imperceptible.
"This young lady of the Han family seems too self-important; she'll probably start crying in a minute!"
"And what about me?"
Seeing that everyone else had been arranged to go somewhere except him, Han Ruobin couldn't help but ask.
"You shall come with me to Consort Zhen's residence! It is not convenient for a man to travel in the inner palace, but Consort Zhen is your second elder sister, so I suppose no one will gossip."
"Blood Purple Rose" made the arrangements as a matter of course, and no one had any objections. Only the maid who came to summon "Blood Purple Rose" had a barely perceptible glint of malice in her eyes.
"I have finally fulfilled my mission. To ruin Miss Han's reputation, I cannot do without Han Ruobin."
Incest between siblings is sure to be a novel idea. Not only will the eldest daughter of the Han family be unable to hold her head high in the palace, but the entire "Purple Cloud Kingdom" will probably spit on her. Consort Zhen's scheme is truly ingenious.
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