Chapter 164 Cheng Jin and Pei Yu must have had an affair

Cheng Jin appeared calm on the surface, but in fact, she was so nervous that she broke out in a sweat.

She couldn't take the gamble this time.

She couldn't let Pei Yu and Jiang's mother and son be implicated by what she did.

Cheng Jin raised her head and smiled, then stood in front of Pei Yu and said to Qu Wanxin:

"Lord Pei was invited to the palace by the emperor. It should be the emperor who decides whether to go or stay. Besides, it's so late now, it wouldn't be appropriate to ask the empress dowager or Lord Pei to go again."

"Lord Pei is in the capital, and the empress dowager must not be in a hurry at this time. Why not let Lord Pei go back today?"

Qu Wanxin chuckled.

"That's naturally different."

If she really waited until tomorrow, Cheng Jin would have to make excuses no matter what she said. It would be better to catch Cheng Jin in the act tonight so that she could make a big mistake.

"The Queen Mother will be here soon. Please ask Concubine Rong and Lord Pei to wait for a while. When you see the Queen Mother, let her decide everything."

Cheng Jin thought:

[If we really wait until Xu Jilin comes, we will be doomed.] It

is the eighth day of the first lunar month. The year has not even ended yet, and such a big thing has happened. Even if there is nothing wrong, Xu Jilin will think of making a big deal about it.

She has a basis for it. She will directly drag Cheng Jin and Pei Yu out and lynch them. Even if someone asks about it, Xu Jilin will have an excuse.

Chu Chengye asks about Cheng Jin every morning. Sometimes he comes himself when he is free, and sometimes he asks Wei An to ask.

But now it is still several hours before dawn. If Xu Jilin is really desperate and wants to kill Cheng Jin and Pei Yu, they will not be able to wait for Chu Chengye to come to Chunhe Palace in the morning.

Cheng Jin could only try her best to delay time.

If Qu Wanxin really moved Xu Jilin to sit in the palace, then Cheng Jin could only place her hopes on Chu Chengye. There was no other possibility.

Cheng Jin looked at Qu Wanxin with an unpredictable expression, but in fact, she had been watching Xu Jilin's movements in the distance.

As Qu Wanxin expected, someone from Xu Jilin's side soon came.

However, it was not known whether Xu Jilin really had a headache and could not get out of bed. In the middle of the night, only Juxiang, the maid beside Xu Jilin, came to check on the situation.

Juxiang saw Cheng Jin and the other two standing opposite each other, and bowed slightly.

"The Empress Dowager has heard about the matter. Please ask Lady Hui, Lord Pei, and Concubine Rong to go with me."

"The Empress Dowager invites you."

Juxiang said, making a "please" gesture.

It seems that she is not going to listen to anyone's explanation.

Can we go to a place like Shou'an Palace?

It's a dangerous place.

Cheng Jin said, "I don't know why the Queen Mother asked us to go there so late at night. It's late now, why don't we wait until tomorrow?"

Juxiang said, "I dare not guess what the Queen Mother is thinking."

Cheng Jin continued, "If it's because of something that happened tonight, then it's a misunderstanding to bother Madam to tell the Queen Mother. I will go to Shou'an Palace to explain to the Queen Mother in the morning. There is no rush now." We

must not go to Shou'an Palace tonight.

As the Queen Mother, Xu Jilin naturally has the responsibility to manage the harem. Cheng Jin can only be respectful in front of Xu Jilin. If Xu Jilin really keeps holding on to this matter, then she will be in trouble.

As long as tonight is over, Chu Chengye will definitely know about this matter, and then Chu Chengye will be able to protect them.

Juxiang's face did not change at all after hearing Cheng Jin's words.

"The Queen Mother has her own decision. I am just a messenger. Please don't embarrass me, Queen Concubine."

Juxiang's words blocked Cheng Jin's heart.

Qu Wanxin was watching the excitement on the side. She saw that Cheng Jin looked like a guilty person. Now she was more certain that Cheng Jin's previous excuses to her were indeed stubborn.

She must have an affair with Pei Yu.

Qu Wanxin was secretly delighted. She said to Cheng Jin:

"The Empress Dowager just asked us to go and see, and didn't say what the matter was. Why is Concubine Rong so anxious to refuse?"

"Even if it's nothing, we, as concubines, have the responsibility to serve the Empress Dowager when we heard that she was ill."

"Lord Pei is devoted to the emperor in the court. I believe he won't say anything if he knows that the Empress Dowager is ill, right?"

Qu Wanxin looked in the direction of Pei Yu intentionally.

Pei Yu nodded and said lightly: "Of course."

Juxiang was urging her, and Cheng Jin had no way to escape. She could only go to Shou'an Palace to see Xu Jilin.

Along the way, Cheng Jin's steps were probably very slow, thinking of delaying time.

Juxiang and Qu Wanxin walked in front, and they didn't know how many times they waited for Cheng Jin along the way.

Qu Wanxin couldn't bear it any longer, so she turned around and said to Cheng Jin: "Is Concubine Rong feeling uncomfortable in her feet? Why are you walking so slowly? Do you need someone to send a sedan chair?"

Cheng Jin didn't feel embarrassed at all.

"Indeed, go and send it."

Cheng Jin followed Qu Wanxin's words and fortunately stood still.

Qu Wanxin: "..."

Qu Wanxin walked in front of Cheng Jin and said meaningfully: "Concubine Rong, don't do this useless work. You must go to Shou'an Palace tonight, and you must also go to see the Empress Dowager."

"Concubine Rong, you are thinking of delaying time like this, but don't be too guilty to go."

Cheng Jin curled her lips indifferently and looked away.

"How could that be? I'm worried about the Empress Dowager Taifei. I'm so anxious that I want to go directly to Shou'an Palace."

"But it's true that my feet are uncomfortable. I'm sure the

Empress Dowager will understand if I walk slower." Qu Wanxin sneered, "When did Concubine Rong become so spoiled? It's only a few steps from here to Shou'an Palace?"

Cheng Jin followed Qu Wanxin's words and said, "You can't blame me for being spoiled. It's because the Emperor dotes on me too much. On weekdays, the Emperor will arrange a sedan chair for me wherever I go. I've long been used to it."

"How about asking the Emperor to send a sedan chair?"

Qu Wanxin thought: "Earlier, Concubine Rong said that it was getting late. Why would Concubine Rong think of disturbing the emperor now? At this time, the emperor should have gone to bed long ago. It's better not to disturb him."

[Not good at all.]

[You think so. You and Xu Jilin are working together to punish me, and you still want me to follow you obediently?]

[No way, no way!]

"The emperor told me that he would never disturb me if he wanted to see him. Now, I want to see the emperor."

Qu Wanxin really didn't have the patience to argue with Cheng Jin here.

If Cheng Jin really delayed the time and waited for Chu Chengye to come, and the matter was not settled yet, Cheng Jin would still have a chance to defend herself.

As long as they go to Shou'an Palace and let Xu Jilin punish Cheng Jin, then Cheng Jin's mouth will be opened no matter how hard she tries.

Qu Wanxin gritted her teeth and said, "It's really inappropriate for the emperor to disturb you now. It's better for Rong Guifei to go to Shou'an Palace first, and then go to invite the emperor after seeing the Empress Dowager."

"Then we can listen to Rong Guifei's explanation."