Xie Yanci restored her position, and her palace was exchanged from Liufang Garden back to her former Sangyu Pavilion, and even her title was returned. After experiencing such twists and turns, she finally returned to her original place, but her mood was very different.
"A pair of jade and pearl bracelets, two crystal silver moon hairpins, two jasper hairpins, a piece of ancient smoke-patterned Bixia silk gown, and a satin embroidered cloak..."
Rewards flowed into Sang Yuxuan like a stream.
Jing'an and Jingning were overjoyed and busy helping the eunuchs move the gifts to the warehouse.
Song Wanyi sensed the situation was unfavorable and, for the first time ever, came out to try to get close to her: "Sister Min is so lucky! There are so many treasures in there, all specially gifted by the Emperor!"
"Wanyi, you're joking. If you were wronged and had to go through the gates of hell in Eternal Lane, the Emperor would only reward you more." Wei Shuyi pursed his lips and smiled. "Perhaps, your status would be raised as well, and you would be able to become a qualified head of a palace!"
"Well, that would be great."
Song Wanyi wanted to explode, but considering the current situation, she forced herself to hold it back.
Wei Shuyi didn't want to let her go, and continued to ask, "Compared to the treasures sent by the emperor, I am more interested in another item. I wonder if Wanyi knows anything about it?"
"What is it?" "Western Region Poisonous Scorpion."
Her figure trembled noticeably, and she began to stutter. "I know my sister has suffered in Yongxiang, but you can't blame me for everything, right? Didn't the Dali Temple already find out the truth? It's just those lowly people who are flattering the powerful and deliberately making things difficult for my sister!"
"I just mentioned it casually. There's no need for Wanyi to explain so much." Wei Shuyi took in her reaction and continued walking out. "I want to go visit Concubine Wang. I wonder if her rash has subsided?"
"Sister, please don't be turned away! Ever since she found out you've returned to the palace, she's fallen ill and hasn't been able to leave the house!"
Song Wanyi still seemed to be at odds with Wang Changzai, and the words she said at this moment clearly had the meaning of sowing discord.
Wei Shuyi ignored her and went straight to the palace next door.
The grass and trees outside the gate were withered and the bonsai had been removed. Only the lazy palace maids were sweeping up the fallen leaves, and they started yawning after taking a few steps.
"Is your young master in there?" Wen Yu cleared his throat and asked loudly, "If so, please let me know."
"Min, Min is here to select a concubine? Please wait, I will go right away."
There were still some palace maids who knew her, and they immediately restrained their expressions and walked into the house.
What followed was the sound of something breaking.
The man ran out with a sad face and reported: "Min Xuanshi, why don't you come back another day? My mistress has been in a bad mood recently, and I'm afraid she will do something to you..."
"It's okay, I'll go in and take a look."
Wen Yu supported her and walked forward, pushing open the door first to prevent any sharp objects from flying out and hurting her.
The light in the room was extremely dim, and Wei Shuyi was shocked to find that Wang Changzai had actually blocked the windows with various dark cloths, making it extremely hot and stuffy inside.
"Are you here to seek revenge on me?"
"You're always joking. Isn't it common for us to visit each other and chat on weekdays? Now that I'm back, I came to see you specially. How can this be revenge?"
Wang Changzai turned sideways to look at the window through which a faint light shone, and spoke bluntly, "That day in Fengluan Palace, I misled everyone and nearly got you executed for the crime of witchcraft. How dare you say you don't hate me?"
"If I have to name someone I hate, I hate the person who ordered Changzai more than Changzai."
“No one is instructing me.”
"Then I don't understand. You're trying so hard to get rid of me. What exactly are you trying to achieve?" Wei Shuyi peeled back the cloth, letting light fill the entire inner hall. "You and I have no grudges, let alone conflicts of interest. What good would it bring you by getting rid of me? If not, what's your motive? As long as Chang Zai can answer my questions and resolve my doubts..."
Wang Changzai suddenly stood up and took a few steps closer to her position: "In Lin'an Palace, the emperor likes you the most, so I am jealous."
"But you have no intention of showing him favor. The emperor rarely stays overnight, yet you push him to me. I don't agree with this reason."
"In Shoukang Palace, the Queen Mother likes you the most, so I am jealous."
"Your grandmother was highly trusted by the Queen Mother, and with a single will, she guaranteed you a life of wealth and prosperity. I was once a maidservant by the Queen Mother's side, and was fortunate enough to receive a few compliments, but I still don't accept this as the reason."
"I have my reasons, and I was asked to do this. From now on, I have nothing to do with that person, and I won't harm you." Wang Changzai was deflated and whispered, "Don't try to learn about that person from me, and don't try to ask around. If you want to live a peaceful life, don't be so curious."
It turns out that each of them has a mask.
The mask that Wang Changzai habitually wears is one of ignorance, vulgarity, emptiness of mind, and ignorance of the ways of the world, making him disliked everywhere.
Now, she has taken off the mask.
His tone was calm and his expression was solemn. After his usual frivolity was stripped away, only clarity remained.
"So, what happened in Yongxiang has nothing to do with you?"
"Yes, I didn't do it." Wang Changzai nodded and admitted, "My agreement with that person was limited to the confessions in Fengluan Palace. Since you were banished to Yongxiang, I have not interfered in anything."
Wei Shuyi walked to another window, reached out and took down the cloth, and said, "The weather outside is very good. If you have time, you should go out for a walk more often. It's a waste to use these silks to block the light. It's better to use them to make some clothes. The dark color suits you very well."
“Minmin!”
She stopped and turned back to wait for what was to come.
Wang Changzai simply looked away unnaturally: "Then, can I still come to play with you?"
Wen Yu said harshly, "I dare not let you set foot in Sang Yuxuan. What if you try to do something else? The next time my daughter enters the palace, it won't be so easy to escape!"
Wei Shuyi did not stop her because she had the same idea.
Someone who had betrayed her once might do it again. Wang Changzai wanted to reconcile with her, but he was afraid that this would not happen!
"Okay, I understand. Go ahead and pretend I didn't say anything."
Perhaps because of her confused mind, Wang Chang accidentally bumped into the bookcase beside her when she turned around. The sharp corner poked her forearm, causing her to gasp slightly!
Wei Shuyi stared at her curiously, but saw that blood had soaked her dress and was flowing down her arm to her fingertips!
It's not like he hit a sword, how could the damage be so serious?
Wen Yu tugged at Wei Shuyi's sleeve: "Miss, let's go! If she wants to put the blame on us, it will be hard to explain..."
"Um."
Just as she was about to leave, she heard the sound of Wang Changzai falling to the ground.
The skin color of the woman's injured forearm was a strange bluish-purple, and even her fingernails were a thick black, which was obviously a symptom of poisoning!
Wei Shuyi felt his heart tighten, and his footsteps unconsciously moved towards that position——
"Girl, don't go over there! Be careful of yourself!"
It's too late.
She lifted up Wang Changzai's blood-red long sleeves, looked at the wound hidden in it, and her pupils suddenly shrank!
How is that possible?!
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