Chapter 122 This is probably an inevitable process
The news that Zhao Chunfang was sentenced to death spread throughout the six palaces in an instant.
Since Lu Hao ascended the throne, he has never executed a concubine. Everyone is terrified when talking about this matter.
After Zang Xiu received the news, he entered the small Buddhist temple in Shoukang Palace.
Empress Dowager Jiang was sitting cross-legged in front of the statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, reciting scriptures.
Zang Xiu then stood aside with his hands hanging down, waiting silently.
After a meal, Empress Dowager Jiang opened her eyes and asked, "Is it over?"
Zang Xiu replied, "Yes, the Empress Dowager was right." Then, curiously, she asked, "How did you know it had to be Zhao?"
Empress Dowager Jiang laughed. "These are just some leftover tricks from the palace back then. Nothing surprising there! Behind Concubine Liang stands Prime Minister Liang. Right now, the imperial court is at war with the southwest. Lin can't be moved for the time being, so the only person who can be pushed forward is Zhao Chunfang." Then she asked, "Has Zhao been sent to the cold palace?"
Zang Xiu shook her head, "No, the emperor ordered her to be executed."
Empress Dowager Jiang raised her eyebrows, "The Emperor actually..."
Zang Xiu added, "The Imperial Concubine went to the Yangxin Palace today."
Empress Dowager Jiang nodded in understanding. "So that's how it is. I was saying that the Emperor might not even remember who a mere noble was." She helped Zang Xiu's hand and stood up, sitting down on a nearby chair. She smiled slightly and said, "Those who plotted to murder the heir to the throne deserve death. This time, Miss Yan did well. Although Zhao was merely a scapegoat, since she dared to take the blame, she should have realized this. This will also deter those evil spirits in the six palaces from acting recklessly."
At this point, she nodded and sighed, "She was powerful and measured. She resolved the case without compromising the overall situation. She did a great job this time." Before she finished, she explained, "The candied date pastries sent by the kitchen earlier were very delicious. I'll send a plate to Changchun Palace. Yan'er and Doukou will probably love them."
After Lin Yanrong dealt with Zhao Chunfang, she went to Yiku Palace to report to Liang Chengbi.
Liang Chengbi's face turned pale after hearing her words. After a while, he said, "This Meng Yan is really cruel and ruthless. She killed a person in the blink of an eye." As he spoke, he glanced at Lin Yanrong and said, "You are also a good person. I remember that a few days ago, Concubine Zhao gave you two hairpins, and today you drove her to death."
How else, wait for her to betray you and me?!
Lin Yanrong cursed inwardly, but put on a smile. "Empress Liang is truly soft-hearted, but now that things have come to this, there's nothing she can do."
Liang Chengbi nodded and asked, "How are your preparations for the welcoming banquet?"
Lin Yanrong replied, "There are some signs of progress, don't worry, Your Majesty."
Liang Chengbi smiled and said, "Don't worry, this is all your own grace. How can I not be worried?"
Lin Yanrong took her leave and walked along the palace wall towards Yongshou Palace, thinking silently in her mind.
According to the book, at the welcoming banquet, Lin Yanrong sang a folk song from her hometown, earning a standing ovation. According to the book, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, tired of the palace opera troupes, found this exotic piece of music refreshing and engaging, rewarding Lin Yanrong and even promoting her rank. Naturally, Meng Yan was furious, vomiting blood and going berserk. She played her guzheng, her acclaimed instrument, but the Empress Dowager and the Emperor had long since grown tired of it and no longer found it particularly appealing.
It was a good idea, except she couldn't sing any southwestern songs.
The memories left by this body are extremely incomplete. She has nothing about singing, dancing, or needlework.
She had originally thought that perhaps she could sing some modern pop songs, which would be very fresh considering the ancient people in these books. However, this idea was just a thought. She couldn't write the music for those songs. Even if she could, no one would recognize them if she took them to the palace music hall. Who would then compose the accompaniment for her?
What she said to Liang Chengbi before was just perfunctory words. She actually had no solution at the moment.
Just after passing through Jingyun Gate, a young eunuch suddenly appeared from the side of the road and whispered, "Greetings to Concubine Lin, our master invites you."
Lin Yanrong was startled and asked, "Who is your master?"
The young eunuch did not answer, but said, "Miss Lin, don't ask, just follow me." After saying that, he turned around and left.
Lin Yanrong's heart was pounding, but she still followed.
After walking through several corridors, we entered a courtyard.
Lin Yanrong recognized this place as the duty station for princes and ministers, but she didn't know who had called her here.
Just as I was thinking about it, a person suddenly appeared in my mind and my heart beat faster.
The young eunuch quickly walked up the stairs, lifted the bamboo door curtain and stepped aside.
Lin Yanrong stepped inside and saw a handsome man sitting behind a large square table made of huanghuali wood and inlaid with marble, reading a book.
This person is Prince Jin.
She stepped forward, bowed, and whispered, "Greetings, Your Highness. I wonder why Your Highness has summoned me here?"
Just now, she had already thought that it might be him. As a concubine, she should not casually see strangers, but when she thought that her hairpin was in his hands, she was afraid that if she did not obey him, something bad would happen.
Lin Yanrong convinced herself in this way.
Prince Jin opened the drawer and pulled out a piece of paper, handing it to her. "Take this and practice it. You'll perform at the Empress Dowager's welcoming banquet. I've already made arrangements with the Music Bureau."
Lin Yanrong took the page of paper tremblingly and took a look at it. It turned out to be a poem with the tune of "Wanlichun".
She folded the paper and put it into her sleeve, then asked softly, "Why is Your Majesty willing to help me?"
Prince Jin looked at her, his dark and deep eyes made her shudder.
He smiled faintly, "Helping you is nothing more than helping this king. As long as you are willing to submit, there will be benefits in the future. If you don't agree, it doesn't matter. I don't know when the hairpin will be delivered to the emperor's desk."
Lin Yanrong stumbled out of the duty room, her face pale and waxy.
She bit her lip, maybe this was her chance.
Meng Yan returned to Changchun Palace and handed the scroll to Ruizhu. "Put it in the storehouse and take good care of it. Don't let insects and ants eat it."
Ruizhu went away with the painting, and after a moment she returned, saying, "The Empress Dowager just sent over a plate of candied date cakes. I've put it in the cupboard."
Meng Yan nodded slightly, "Save it for tea in the afternoon."
Bai Yuxin was sitting nearby embroidering a shoe upper. She listened and said with a smile, "Sister, you dealt with Zhao, but the Queen Mother didn't take it to heart at all. She even sent some snacks over."
Meng Yan sat down across from her, took her teacup, and drank half of it before saying, "The Empress Dowager knows it in her heart. Not only the Empress Dowager, but even the Emperor is aware of it. Right now, this is the only way." Then she laughed again, "In this palace, it's just like everyone has set up a stage together, and everyone knows what's going on, acting out a play to each other."
This was the first time she asked Lu Hao to execute the concubine, but she felt calm in her heart.
This is probably an inevitable process.
Bai Yuxin smiled at her, inserted the needles one by one, and then changed the subject with a smile, "The Empress Dowager's welcoming banquet is just around the corner. I've heard these past few days that the concubines in each palace have been preparing with great enthusiasm, bringing out all their martial arts skills. What are you planning to do, sister? I heard that you are a skilled guzheng player."
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