Chapter 140 Musk
After Doctor Li left, Xianglan came up with a plate of food.
"My lady, this is a tribute of souvenirs. Concubine Yu asked me to bring her portion to you as well."
Yan Jieyu showed a perfect smile: "Sister treats me so well."
Yan Jieyu picked up a piece of fruit flesh with a fork and put it into her mouth, chewing it slowly, but her mind was a little wandering.
Doctor Li is the emperor's personal physician, so she would definitely not keep him for her own use. Otherwise, if the emperor found out, the pure and kind image she had painstakingly built would be ruined.
But my father is now discussing their big plan with my adoptive father. I'm afraid he won't believe what I say for a while.
The most important thing is that after she entered the palace, it was inconvenient for her to meet court officials again.
Even if she saw it, Xianglan, the spy, would still become suspicious.
So to deal with Concubine Yu, she had to start from other places.
It is impossible to directly frame Concubine Yu.
I'm afraid that I'll end up shooting myself in the foot.
She must come up with a win-win solution and make everyone believe that it was Concubine Yu who wanted to harm her and the royal heir in her womb.
But as a victim, he believed in Yu Fei without a doubt.
This way, the accusation that Concubine Yu framed the royal heir could be proven without offending the Ruan family.
Thinking about this, Yan Jieyu looked at the warm sunlight outside and said, "I've been staying in the house all day and I'm so bored. Ping'er, come with me for a walk."
Upon hearing this, Xianglan quickly said, "My lady, I will go with you."
"Now that you are pregnant, all the palaces are watching your belly. I am following you so that I can be aware of any dangers for you."
It's like this every time. Whenever she goes out, Xianglan will follow her for various reasons.
His words were all about himself, making it difficult for her to refuse.
This eyeliner will become a disaster sooner or later.
She would of course deal with it, but not right now.
The weather in April is full of spring and the sunshine is at its peak.
After walking for a long time, Concubine Yan felt a little tired and sat down in the pavilion to rest.
Peach blossoms are in full bloom on the branches, and from time to time the wind blows off the pink petals, bringing a faint fragrance.
Concubine Yan looked through the bright trees at a palace in front of her.
"I remember that Yaoyue Palace is just ahead?"
Xianglan replied, "That's right. Concubine Xi is the only one living in Yaoyue Palace now."
As her eyes moved, Concubine Yan had already hidden a lot of thoughts.
The corners of her eyes arched slightly upwards. "Didn't my sister ask me to get along better with Concubine Xi?"
"Then let's go to Yaoyue Palace."
Xianglan quickly helped her up and said, "Then my lady, please be careful. Concubine Xi is very cunning. All the concubines who entered the palace with her were defeated by her."
Yan Jieyu pursed her lips and smiled: "Don't worry, I will be careful."
In Jinxiu Pavilion, Liu Yuetang was reading a book.
Hearing the palace maid report that Concubine Yan had arrived, Liu Yuetang slowly raised her eyelashes, and a dark light flashed in her eyes.
The person she was waiting for finally arrived.
Concubine Yan walked in slowly, supported by palace maids. Her flawless white skin was dyed red by the sunlight, making her look particularly delicate and charming.
"I passed by Yaoyue Palace and wanted to come in and sit for a while. Please don't think I'm being abrupt."
Yan Jieyu has a graceful figure and a sweet and soft voice.
Liu Yuetang quickly put down the book, stood up and returned the greeting, smiling and saying, "Sister, what are you talking about? I'm bored being alone, and now that you're here, it's just right that you can chat with me for a while."
As she spoke, Liu Yuetang quickly instructed Wanqiu, "Jieyu Yan shouldn't drink tea while she's pregnant. Go make a cup of honey pomelo tea."
Yan Jieyu stroked her belly and said, "Thank you, sister, for your thoughtfulness."
After saying that, she said to Xianglan and Ping'er, "You two go down first. I want to talk to Sister Xi for a while."
"Yes." Ping'er immediately knelt down and took her leave.
Only Xianglan bowed slowly, looking at Concubine Yan with an attitude of wanting to say something but hesitant.
Seeing that Yan Jieyu didn't notice his expression at all, but was instead looking at the furnishings in the hall, he whispered, "My lady, you can't do without someone by your side right now."
Yan Jieyu didn't expect that Xianglan would not leave even in this situation.
Just as she was thinking about how to answer, Liu Yuetang's voice rang in her ears.
"It seems that the maids around my sister don't trust me!"
Yan Jieyu immediately shook her head nervously, "That's not what they meant. Ever since I became pregnant, they've been extra careful and never left my side. It's absolutely not that they don't trust me."
Seeing that the smile on Liu Yuetang's face had faded a little, Yan Jieyu hurriedly said, "Xianglan, please go down first. I will call you if there is anything."
Seeing that both masters had spoken, Xianglan had no choice but to nod and leave, no matter how reluctant she was.
The one who appeared on the left and right was Concubine Xi.
No matter how bold Concubine Yan is, she would never conspire with Concubine Xi.
After the tea was served, Liu Yuetang asked Wanqiu to leave.
Only Liu Yuetang and Yan Jieyu were left in the palace.
After chatting for a while, Yan Jieyu finally got to the point.
"To be honest, I came here this time because I have something to ask you."
Liu Yuetang smiled and said, "Sister, please feel free to speak."
Yan Jieyu hesitated for a moment, then lowered her voice and said, "Maybe my sister is worried because of her pregnancy. She keeps dreaming that someone wants to harm me. Every night, I toss and turn and can't sleep well."
As she spoke, she became more and more uneasy, with deep fear in her eyes.
Liu Yuetang quickly comforted her: "Sister, you worry too much. Now that you are in the emperor's good graces, the emperor will protect your unborn child, and he will surely be born safely."
"No..." Yan Jieyu bit her red lips and shook her head bitterly.
"Sister, you may not know that recently, concubines have been coming to my palace for a short visit, all for the purpose of seeing the emperor. But they all have a strong fragrance on them, and I'm afraid... it's musk."
Liu Yuetang was startled: "Sister is suspicious..."
The following words are self-explanatory.
Concubine Yan nodded slightly. "So, my sister came here this time, hoping to borrow your musk to smell it, so that she can know what it looks like and what it smells like. If they really have musk on them, I can tell the emperor and ask him to investigate thoroughly."
Liu Yuetang looked a little embarrassed, and after a moment's hesitation, she finally said, "It's not that I don't want to give it to you, sister, but musk is harmful to you. If you have any trouble in my palace... I'm afraid I can't escape the blame."
Yan Jieyu pleaded, "Sister, please help me this time. I just smelled it, it won't be a big deal. The imperial physician also said that if anything really happens, I will never blame you."
As she spoke, she pulled Liu Yuetang's sleeve with a delicate look in her eyes.
Seeing her begging so desperately, Liu Yuetang sighed: "Well, since my sister is so persistent, I will show it to you. But my sister must be careful, just smell it."
Concubine Yan nodded heavily and watched Liu Yuetang enter the inner hall with a smile on her face.
After a while, Liu Yuetang lifted the bead curtain and walked over, holding a small box in her hand.
"Sister, just take a look."
Yan Jieyu quickly stood up and took the box from her hand. As the lid opened, a pungent smell hit her face. She turned her head and was about to spit it out, but her hand trembled slightly and she accidentally spilled all the musk on the ground.
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