"Sister, is Her Royal Highness the Princess not feeling well again?"
Wei Shuyi didn't expect Concubine Wen to come. She hurriedly wiped away her tears and handed Zhaohua to Wen Yu.
"Yes, I had a sudden attack today. After taking the medicine, I couldn't sleep well for a long time and kept crying until now. Is there anything you want to say?"
"No hurry, sister, let's put the princess to sleep first."
"Wen Yu and the others are here, it's okay."
Wei Shuyi certainly cares about her daughter, but what she wants to do more is to work with her to find out the real culprit.
If the person who poisoned Zhaohua could also prepare the antidote, Zhaohua wouldn't have to endure such pain in the future!
Noblewoman Wen nodded. "I just came from the Hall of Eternal Life and walked a short distance. I feel much more relaxed now. If you'd like, how about we go for a stroll in the Imperial Garden?"
"good."
Lady Wen can really keep her composure!
Along the way, they talked about everything, even interesting childhood stories, but they didn't mention anything about what happened in the Changsheng Palace.
After finally finding an open space where no one could hide, Min Gui found a stone bench and sat down.
"Oh! Sister, I really don't know what to do! Father has clearly found the most crucial physical evidence, but the Emperor is so biased towards Yu Huai that he refuses to convict him!"
"What happened?"
"Father's men discovered Qingyanlin, a poison made by Yu Huai, at a temple outside Beijing. This isn't a poison that any doctor can make! I don't believe that the assassination had nothing to do with Yu Huai!"
Wei Shuyi nodded slightly, probably guessing Xie Yanci's reaction: "After all, they have known each other for many years. The emperor will definitely not allow the imperial tutor to be convicted based solely on poison."
"Sister! That's a demon!" Noble Lady Wen was indignant. "So many years have passed, and his appearance hasn't changed. He's still entangled with my elder sister..."
"You didn't tell the emperor about this, did you?"
"Of course not! The Emperor dotes on my eldest sister so much, he must think I'm just making false accusations out of jealousy. Honestly, it's all my fault. I have crucial evidence for every case, but I can't convince the Emperor completely. I can only wait and see. By then, my eldest sister will be whispering in his ear, and I'm sure the case will be closed by a scapegoat. How boring!"
Yeah. A scapegoat. Not the first time.
Wei Shuyi wanted to comfort her, but she asked, "Oh, sister, why did he hurt you when you broke into Yiqingtai? You've been practicing the demon way for so many years, you wouldn't go astray just because you were interrupted, right?"
It's indeed not similar.
But Wei Shuyi could only choose to evade the issue. After all, it involved an old case involving a relative, and he could not mention it to outsiders.
"Who knows? Perhaps the Imperial Master has long harbored murderous intentions towards me. He cannot bear to see a child born in the palace, and he certainly won't tolerate anyone ever bearing an heir to the throne. So he wants to kill me, and he wants to kill you too."
Noblewoman Wen's smile froze on her face, replaced by an even deeper anger: "This Yu Huai! Sooner or later, I will find a way to drag him down with me! He will never be able to stand up again!"
"Okay, sister, you're still pregnant, so don't get angry easily." Wei Shuyi stood up. "It's getting late, let's go back to the palace for lunch!"
"That's right. Only when you're full will you have the strength to deal with those people. Sister, you should also take care of your body and don't overwork yourself."
The two exchanged a few more pleasantries before saying goodbye deep in the flowers.
Except for the most confidential exchanges, Jing An followed behind and listened all the way. After everyone in the Yanxi Palace had left, she dared to quickly walk to Wei Shuyi's side.
"My lady, every time Lady Wen comes, she always has something to ask of you, but she always manages to escape unscathed. What did she ask of you this time?"
"She said that the Imperial Master wanted to kill her and get rid of the heir to the throne as well. She was very scared. So, she wanted to join forces with me to find evidence against the Imperial Master and bring him and everyone involved down in one fell swoop."
Jing An felt something was amiss. "My young lady, you should be aware of the status of the Imperial Preceptor, even without this servant's introduction. Previously, he assaulted Aunt Wen Yu and strangled you. The scars haven't faded yet, and the Emperor hasn't said anything, let alone offered any punishment... Now, Noble Lady Wen is proposing this alliance, and I don't think it's a good idea. She clearly wants to push you to the front to block the knife, while she hides in the back to reap the benefits."
"Don't worry, I know my limits and won't be implicated by her."
Wei Shuyi suddenly stopped and looked around, trying to find anyone nearby.
However, apart from the leaves swaying in the wind, no suspicious people were seen.
——The west side hall of Yonghe Palace.
Zhen Changzai hurried back, took the cold tea handed to her by her personal maid, drank it all, and then sat down, patting her chest.
"I was so scared! Fortunately, she's not a martial artist and her hearing isn't that good..."
"My lady, why did you have to eavesdrop on the conversation between Concubine Yi and the others?"
"I can't help it. The mission my father gave me is definitely related to the Grand Master. I'm trapped in the deep palace and can't rashly visit Yiqingtai. I can only listen to what those related to it are saying and doing."
The attendant shook her head helplessly: "I heard that Noble Lady Yi is easy to get along with. If you want to know these things, you can go and make friends with her. It will be a good thing to have an extra helper in the palace."
"No need for that. I didn't enter the palace with the intention of rising to prominence. My only goal is to find that woman and fulfill my father's wishes. Even if I have to fend for myself in Yonghe Palace for the rest of my life, I will accept it!"
A fragrant breeze blew in from outside.
Concubine Xu approached, twisting her slender waist and asking exaggeratedly, "Sister, why are you hiding in the palace and feeling sorry for yourself? Did anyone bully you?"
"No, I pay my respects to the young lady."
"You and I were selected into the palace together, and we have the fate to live together. Why do you insist on showing off your cold beauty and refusing to get close to me, no matter what?"
Concubine Xu placed the round fan in Huayan's hand and took the initiative to sit next to her. "The emperor hasn't come to our palace for a while. It's not a good idea to keep going like this. I'm a straightforward person and I say what I want to say. Looking at the entire harem, the only person I can trust is my sister. If you don't mind, we can join forces. It's better than staying in Yonghe Palace..."
"My lady, I'm afraid you've found the wrong person," Zhen Changzai evaded the question again. "Among those who entered the palace with us, except for the dull and mean Zhang who died early, the other sisters were also beautiful and favored. If my lady truly wants to form an alliance, she can look for them."
"You! Why are you so stubborn?! If you don't want a position, you want favors, why did you enter the palace?!"
Zhen Changzai looked at the pretty face in front of him and asked calmly, "What about you?"
"Of course, it's to bring honor to our family! Also, when I become powerful, the relatives I care about won't be bullied."
"Hmm... that's a good idea. I wish you all the best."
After saying that, she stood up and went into the inner room, which was considered as an order to leave.
The attendant followed in with embarrassment: "My lady, you should also be nice to her."
"I was born with this face, not on purpose. Besides, my father is a second-rank official, so I don't need him to bring honor to the family. Our family is harmonious, and no one dares to bully my mother and siblings. Why should I fight?"
"This... is what the young master said."
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