Chapter 101: Those who appear to be kind and tolerant may actually be the most cruel and ruthless in secret

Cheng Jin stepped forward and bowed to Xu Jilin to take her leave.

"Since everything has been resolved, I have nothing to do here, so I will take my leave first."

Xu Jilin's expression changed very quickly, and she smiled gently at Cheng Jin and nodded.

"I almost wronged you today. I apologize to you. Please don't take it to heart, Concubine Rong."

Cheng Jin said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am very sorry. This matter has nothing to do with you. I am just worried that Concubine Hui was anxious for a moment."

"If you want to blame me, I will only blame the person behind it. He is so sinister and vicious. He wants to kill two birds with one stone with me and Concubine Hui. It is really abominable. If the Empress Dowager finds out who is behind it, she must punish him severely."

Xu Jilin listened to Cheng Jin's insinuation, but she remained calm, and even the smile on her face did not change at all. She nodded to Cheng Jin with a gentle voice.

"Concubine Rong is right. I will definitely find the person behind it."

Cheng Jin sneered in her heart.

[That sounds nice, but you did it yourself, can you still find yourself out?]

Xu ​​Jilin was able to remain in the late emperor's harem for a long time, so she was not a simple person.

Xu Jilin was one of the few people who was good to Chu Chengye, and she was also Chu Chengye's biological mother. Chu Chengye respected Xu Jilin very much.

Cheng Jin, let alone the rumors that Cheng Jin was favored by the emperor, was false. Even if it was true, it would not be good to confront Xu Jilin head-on.

Chu Chengye could not abandon Xu Jilin to help him, a woman in the harem.

Cheng Jin did not express any dissatisfaction. She gave Xu Jilin a hypocritical smile, "Then I would like to thank the Queen Mother."

After speaking, Cheng Jin left with Cuizhu.

Qu Wanxin's eyes were still firmly locked on Cheng Jin, and she felt uncomfortable in her heart.

Seeing Qu Wanxin looking at Cheng Jin like that, Xu Jilin thought that she was still angry because of the slap she had just given her.

She called Qu Wanxin, "Ms. Hui."

Qu Wanxin slowly turned her head and met Xu Jilin's eyes.

Xu Jilin stood up and reached out to touch Qu Wanxin's still red and swollen face with a loving look.

Xu Jilin said, "Does it hurt?"

Of course it didn't hurt, but Qu Wanxin still shook her head.

"Rather than feeling pain, I want to know why the Queen Mother didn't just punish Concubine Rong for this matter."

"Whether it was Concubine Rong who did it or not, if she sent the case to the Dali Temple, she could buy a passerby to give false evidence, and she could turn the tables in front of the Emperor. Why did the Queen Mother just let Concubine Rong go?"

Xu Jilin sighed, not knowing whether she regretted what happened just now or felt that Qu Wanxin was too simple-minded.

In the deep palace, people are very cautious about who they trust the most. Even the Emperor is unreliable. Qu Wanxin actually asked out the doubts in her heart, which shows that she really has no plan in her heart.

She is also easy to control. There is no need to be cautious about Qu Wanxin. When the time comes, she doesn't have to throw her away directly, and she won't be contaminated by anything.

Xu Jilin said, "You are still young and don't know how dangerous the palace is. Concubine Rong is insisting on going to the Dali Temple and making a scene before the Emperor, which shows that she has already made plans in these places. You won't find anything if you go there, and it will all be a waste of time." Qu

Wanxin was still a little confused when she heard Xu Jilin say this, "But that man is Concubine Rong's man. If he is kept alive, wouldn't that mean we have something against Concubine Rong? Why must he die?"

"That man must die." Xu Jilin said fiercely. "He is Rong Guifei's man, so it's inevitable that Rong Guifei will use some kind of threat to force him to work for her. The two of them might have already agreed on their confessions and just framed you in front of others."

"She has made all the plans and kept herself out of it. If things really get out of hand, this matter was caused by you, so naturally it will only revolve around you."

"Even if you prove your innocence, you will inevitably arouse the emperor's suspicion. By then, you will have a hard time moving forward in this palace, let alone turning things around. When things get to that point, even if I have all the power, I can't save you." Qu

Wanxin wanted to ask something else, but was interrupted by Xu Jilin.

She slowly touched Qu Wanxin's hand and said earnestly: "Wanxin, I watched you and An'er grow up together. I know you are a good child. I have been in the palace for too long and have seen too many extremely hypocritical people and things. I hope that you can finally get married." Qu Wanxin saw that

Xu Jilin's words were sincere, but she felt strange in her heart. She wanted to investigate, but she couldn't think too deeply. She just believed Xu Jilin, as if she believed that Xu Jilin was a program set for herself and could not be changed.

Qu Wanxin had no choice but to nod, "I know, I will definitely listen to the Queen Mother, stand firm in this harem, and help the Fifth Prince."

Xu Jilin nodded with satisfaction and went back to the palace with Qu Wanxin.

Cheng Jin returned to the palace and finally took off all her disguises. She dismissed all the palace maids in the room, leaving only Cuizhu and Ziying to talk in the room.

Cheng Jin didn't dare to pat her chest to calm herself down until the door was closed. When Cuizhu and Ziying saw this, they immediately stood beside Cheng Jin and massaged her back.

Cheng Jin took one of their hands and pulled them to sit on the stool, saying seriously: "From today on, I guess we all have to live our lives carefully."

Cuizhu agreed with Cheng Jin's words.

Ziying was puzzled, "The queen and Cuizhu went out today and came back with a look of having survived a disaster. What happened today?"

Cuizhu immediately told Ziying what happened today in a vivid and detailed manner.

Ziying was shocked, "How could such a thing happen?"

Although Ziying entered the palace late, she didn't know much about the people and things in the palace.

Cuizhu nodded and said, "Ms. Hui has always been at odds with the Empress. Now that she has been released from confinement, and the Empress Dowager is backing her up, I'm afraid she will find ways to cause trouble for us."

Cheng Jin looked up at Cuizhu, "Do you really think the Empress Dowager is sincerely helping Ms. Hui to deal with us?"

Cuizhu thought for a moment and said, "The Empress Dowager is so partial to Ms. Hui today, isn't it to seek justice for Ms. Hui, and because Ms. Hui has been pushing the charges on the Empress, the Empress Dowager believes in Ms. Hui."

Cheng Jin chuckled and explained the truth, "Today's incident was probably planned by the Queen Mother, who used Hui Guiren as bait to lure us into the trap. I'm afraid Hui Guiren is not aware of this."

Cuizhu and Ziying both had surprised expressions, and Cuizhu couldn't believe it, "The Queen Mother is known for her kindness and tolerance in the palace. How could it be possible?"

Cheng Jin said, "Do you think the Queen Mother is still kind and tolerant today? Those who look kind and tolerant may be the most cruel and vicious behind the scenes."

"Compared to Hui Guiren, we should pay more attention to the Queen Mother's movements."

"Duke Xu is about to enter the capital, and the Fifth Prince is also coming back. I'm afraid we have to be more cautious in the future.