Tears welled up in the corners of Sang Ren's eyes, and she looked a little pitiful. "Mammy, it was Xiao Ling who harmed me."
Madam Liu looked coldly, "Who is Xiao Ling? Don't think you can escape punishment by pushing the blame on others."
"Xiao Ling is a maid in Yaohua Palace. I was the one who gave her the plum blossoms last time. The plum blossoms were given to me by the Empress."
"Please help me, Madam."
Only then did Madam Liu remember that this was the case. It was indeed the Empress' idea that caused the injury to Concubine Zhen's face.
So was this snake incident Zhenfei’s counterattack?
She had to remind her mother quickly.
"When the queen asks you a question, just answer it truthfully."
"Whether the queen is willing to let you go depends on your performance."
Soon, Nanny Liu took Sang Ren to find the Queen.
The queen was surprised when she saw Sang Ren coming over. "What are you doing?"
Aunt Liu kicked Sang Ren and made her kneel down.
She raised her eyes to look at the queen, "Your Majesty, please let me find out what happened last night. I have already found the person."
Then he looked at the mulberries on the ground. "Why don't you report your mistakes to the queen?"
Sang Ren was kicked to the ground, but she didn't have any temper. She kowtowed politely, "Your Majesty, it was my fault that you were frightened last night."
"I shouldn't have listened to Xiao Ling, and ended up causing disaster."
The queen was still a little confused, so Nanny Liu whispered in her ear and explained everything to her.
The queen's face changed and her eyebrows knitted.
"So it was you, this lowly maid, who harmed me. Madam Liu, take her away and execute her immediately."
Nanny Liu knew that the Queen was angry and didn't dare say anything.
She covered Mulberry's mouth and dragged her away.
"Hmm." Poor Sangsen was taken away by Nanny Liu before he could react.
Concubine Zhen, I cannot coexist with you.
The queen looked out the window, her eyes filled with endless hatred.
On this side, Concubine Zhen had just received news from an informant that the Queen was frightened.
"Tsk, I was just scared, it's nothing."
"The Queen is so lucky that she didn't get bit by a snake even after all this. What a pity."
"Queen, Queen, you must accept this next great gift." Concubine Zhen sneered, but the smile did not reach her eyes.
The informant, who was kneeling on the ground with his head lowered, couldn't help but shudder when he heard this.
Winter is the season when plum blossoms are in full bloom. The queen plans to hold a plum blossom banquet and invites some ladies from well-off families to attend.
Her purpose this time was not to appreciate the flowers, but to prepare for the prince's selection of a concubine.
In the Queen's mind, the Crown Princess cannot be chosen at will.
The chosen woman must be of top quality in appearance, family background, talent, etc. to be worthy of her prince.
She sent Nanny Liu to deliver the invitation letters to the residences of officials of the third rank and above, and then select someone suitable to be the crown prince from among these people.
As long as these women marry the prince, their families will definitely support him.
In this way, the prince's power became stronger and stronger, and Concubine Wan and Concubine Zhen were no match for him.
Many young ladies from noble families in officials' houses were all beaming with joy after receiving the Queen's invitation.
This is an opportunity to get close to the queen. They must seize the opportunity and leave a good impression on the queen.
In this way, if you are noticed by the prince and ascend to heaven one day, you won’t have to worry about the rest of your life.
But some people don’t think so, and Yun Qingyue is one of them.
At the Yun Mansion, Yun Qingyue sat at the table in the yard, looking at something in her hand.
This is the invitation letter sent by the Queen, and she is very worried.
The Queen's holding of a plum blossom banquet at this time does not seem to be a simple matter.
She didn't want to go at all. She would rather see the late concubine than the queen.
She had just placed the invitation on the table when she caught a glimpse of a figure approaching from a distance.
"Sister, how could you just throw away the invitation letter given by the Queen?" Yun Yi, the third lady of the Yun family, said sourly.
Yun Qingyue was already upset, and was stabbed in the back by her concubine sister. She said directly: "What the Queen gave me is mine. You can do whatever you want with my things."
“I’m afraid some people won’t even get the invitation.”
Yun Yi's eyes widened with anger, "You...sister, you're going too far."
"Too much? You disturbed me without my consent and still said I was too much." Yun Qingyue glanced at her.
Yun Yi's eyes were fixed on the invitation letter on the table, and this scene was seen by Yun Qingyue.
Since her half-sister wanted to go so much, and she just didn't want to go, she might as well give her the opportunity to avoid being an eyesore in front of her.
In this way, the Queen will not blame her, since they are all members of the Yun family after all.
Yun Qingyue picked up the invitation letter and looked at Yun Yi, "If you want to go, I can give this to you."
"Are you so kind?" Yun Yi remained skeptical.
Yun Qingyue deliberately left her words unsaid. "I said I'll give it to you, but..."
"But what?"
Hey, the fish is about to take the bait.
Just when Yun Yi was about to take the invitation, Yun Qingyue went to take it back.
"Sister, what are you doing..." Yun Yi frowned, somewhat dissatisfied.
Yun Qingyue smiled lazily, "This invitation letter is not so easy to get."
"You know, this is an invitation letter from the Queen. Ordinary people can't get it."
"I heard that the prince will also go. If you are favored by the prince, your status will be incomparable to your current status." Yun Qingyue said seductively.
"Are you really so kind?" These words made Yun Yi a little excited, but she was afraid that there was something fishy going on.
She had suffered many losses at the hands of Yun Qingyue in the past, so it was normal for her to be suspicious as she was surprisingly generous this time.
"I'm not feeling well lately and don't want to go. If you don't believe me, forget it."
"However, if you give me one thousand taels of silver, I won't take more." You little brat, I'll kill you.
Yun Yi was a little hesitant. One thousand taels was too much. Normally, she only had fifty taels a month. How long would it take her to save it up?
However, if she really became the Crown Princess, wouldn't she surpass Yun Qingyue?
At that time, Yun Qingyue will have to kneel in front of her. It’s exciting just to think about it.
"Wait until I come back and I'll get the money." After Yun Yi said this, he trotted away, fearing that Yun Qingyue would regret it the next second.
What an idiot.
I heard that the prince is fond of beautiful women and is extremely licentious. If Yun Yi really marries him, she will probably suffer.
Isn't this what she expected? Who made her always think of framing her?
This is going to be a good show.
Looking at Yun Yi's departing back, Yun Qingyue's eyes flickered.
In less than half a minute, Yun Yi walked over quickly.
She placed a few purses on the table and said, "Here, count them. This is one thousand taels."
Yun Qingyue counted and found it was exactly one thousand taels.
"That's great. Then our deal is settled." She handed the invitation letter to Yun Yi.
Yunyi took the invitation and smiled with satisfaction.
Plum Blossom Banquet, here she comes.
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