Zhongcui Palace.
Zhao Yao's face was gloomy, especially after hearing that Shangguan Chaolu had failed to do her job well and failed to obtain the life-saving golden elixir from Zhao Ying. She cursed her inwardly, "Waste," and then said sadly, "I already knew that Sister Ying and I had a grudge, and there was no way she would give me the medicine."
"Sister Huai'an, don't be sad. People born in Ziyin years of age are blessed by heaven and will surely turn misfortune into fortune."
Seeing Shangguan Chaolu hesitating, Zhao Yao felt annoyed, but still asked patiently. She couldn't offend Shangguan Chaolu. If she offended her, where could she find such an obedient and brainless dog?
"Zhaolu, do you have anything to say?"
Shangguan Chaolu felt warm in her heart, thinking that Sister Huai'an was really considerate, unlike that vixen Zhao Ying!
Shangguan Chaolu told Zhao Yao about Zhao Quan's affairs.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Yao's expression suddenly darkened, and she stared at Shangguan Chaolu as if she wanted to eat her. Shangguan Chaolu was startled and asked in panic, "Sister Huai'an, what's wrong with you?"
Zhao Yao turned her face away, obviously not wanting Shangguan Chaolu to see her emotions.
She lowered her voice and said perfunctorily, "I've remembered this matter. You go back first. When I have news, I will send someone to inform you."
"Oh...Okay then, Sister Huai'an, you take a rest first. I'll be leaving first."
Shangguan Chaolu thought that Sister Huai'an must be worried too much about Zhao Ziyin's affairs, which was why her face looked so bad. She blamed herself and said, "I didn't finish Ziyin's matter. If Sister needs me in the future, I will definitely do my best!"
Zhao Yao didn't say anything, just nodded uneasily.
After Shangguan Chaolu left, Zhao Yao hurried to see Concubine Shu.
Drive all the maids out.
Concubine Shu was shocked when she saw Zhao Yao's pale face. She thought Zhao Ziyin was in trouble again. She hurriedly asked, "Is there something wrong with Ziyin?"
Zhao Yao shook her head.
Seeing this, Concubine Shu breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest, "I thought Ziyin... Yao'er, you are also a person of this age, why are you still so reckless? You should be more stable."
Zhao Yao sighed impatiently, "Mother, regarding that incident back then... I asked you to find a reason to have father execute the entire Jingwang Mansion. Why did you keep them alive?"
"Do you know that as long as there's one person alive, the matter will be exposed. If Shangguan Shu knew the truth, would he still be on my side? Then all our plans would be ruined."
What Zhao Yao didn't say was that Shangguan Shu's heart had already been drawn to someone else. If he knew that she had been lying to him from the beginning, and that he had wrongly blamed that bitch Zhao Ying for so many years... she simply couldn't bear to think about it!
When Concubine Shu heard about that incident, she became angry too. She had not forgotten how much she had lost that year. She begged Queen Hyomin and knocked her forehead almost to pieces.
"How could it be that easy? Even if it's in decline, it's still a royal palace! And you're deep in the Xiongnu and don't know the ins and outs of the capital. With Empress Xiaomin watching, how can I possibly take action?"
Zhao Yao threw a bottle in frustration. Seeing this, Concubine Shu advised, "Don't worry. The important thing is that Empress Xiaomin is dead, and that beast is also dead. Not many people know about this. For the sake of reputation and future prospects, Prince Jing's Mansion will not tell anyone."
Zhao Yao closed her eyes tightly, the scene of that day still echoing in her mind, the shame and panic in her heart seemed to be relived.
She counted the people involved that night...
Queen Hyomin is dead.
Zhao Yan...was beaten to death by Queen Hyomin afterwards.
Princess Jing...for Zhao Quan's sake, she dared not say it!
And there is the old Duke... This old man has always looked down on her, but he is deeply favored by the emperor, so if he says something, his father will definitely believe it.
Shangguan Shu believed it without a doubt!
No! He's too dangerous.
She cannot keep these fatal weaknesses. She has no way out. She cannot lose Shangguan Shu!
Zhao Yao bit her lip secretly.
She doesn't believe in fate, and she doesn't believe that Zhao Ying will always be lucky!
Zhao Yao suddenly stood up and left.
Behind him, Concubine Shu was confused, "Yao'er, where are you going?"
When Zhao Yao returned, Zhao Quan was called.
Looking at Zhao Quan's face, Zhao Yao's heart stagnated.
So similar.
They look so similar.
I heard that Zhao Quan and Zhao Yan are twins and look almost identical.
However, their personalities are completely different.
Zhao Yan is greedy for money, lustful and lazy, but Zhao Quan is well-known for his handsome appearance, talent and virtue. He was once the dream lover of many noble ladies.
Back then, Zhao Quan and Zhao Yan served as guards in the palace together. Zhao Yan was able to enter the palace thanks to Zhao Quan.
Zhao Yao looked at the timid man below and smiled inwardly.
Is this the man Shangguan Chaolu used all means to snatch away?
It seems that the only thing that makes Zhao Quan better than Zhao Yan is that he can pretend!
His true colors are revealed after marriage!
"Are you Zhao Quan?"
"Your Highness... Princess, this humble servant... is Zhao Quan!"
Zhao Yao gently turned the ring on her finger and suddenly softened her tone, "Don't panic. We are related. Your wife and my sister are actually aunt and sister-in-law."
Zhao Quan kept his head down and said in a trembling voice, "Your humble servant... dares not seek marriage with the princess..."
"Actually, it doesn't matter whether we're close or not. What's important is..."
Zhao Quan suddenly looked up and glanced at her, as if waiting for her to continue.
“People should learn to be grateful and repay kindness!”
Zhao Quan kowtowed, "I hope Your Highness will give clear instructions!"
"Zhao Quan, I know you want the job of Salt Commissioner. Actually, with your background, a small Salt Commissioner wouldn't be that difficult for you."
"Ah!" Zhao Yao sighed, "I'm sure your brother's affairs have implicated you to some extent. In fact, it's also my sister's fault. She seduced your brother and ended up doing something wrong. When the incident was exposed, she insisted on having the Empress cover up for her. It really made your family suffer!"
Zhao Quan opened his eyes wide in disbelief, "What do you mean, Your Highness?"
Zhao Yao looked naive and ignorant. "Don't you know?"
She shook her head and sighed repeatedly.
Zhao Quan frowned, "Your Highness, are you saying that my brother died unjustly?"
"Whether he died unjustly or not, he's dead anyway, Zhao Quan," Zhao Yao stared at him gravely, "If you want to avenge your brother, I can help you!"
Zhao Quan understood what Zhao Yao meant. Revenge was just a pretext. She wanted to use the job of salt transport to get him to do things for her!
There is indeed no free lunch in this world. Zhao Quan felt a little relieved and seemed to have made up his mind.
"Your Highness, I am willing to obey your orders!"
Zhao Yao smiled with satisfaction.
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