Chapter 88 The Devil is One Foot High, the Way is Ten Foot High
Meng Yan only pondered it for a moment before she figured it out.
The reason is not difficult to understand.
According to the experience in the previous life, Lin Yanrong's initial success was due to her own bullying, and this scene "happened" to fall into the eyes of Emperor Lu Haozhi, and then things became unstoppable.
Every step Lin Yanrong took forward was closely related to her own mania, but Meng Yan asked herself, although she was a little impatient, she was not a person who would get angry easily. However, every time she encountered something related to Lin Yanrong, she would lose all her rationality.
In this life, that nameless fire never burned again, perhaps it was related to her giving up on Lu Haozhi.
However, Lin Yanrong still seemed to be following the guidance of the plot, intentionally or unintentionally provoking her to lose her temper.
Song Xiyue had contradicted her in person, but Shen Zhaohui came to her for help. Not to mention the Meng Yan of the past, even a clay man would have been furious.
Shen Zhaohui brought up Lin Yanrong, which was probably planned by Lin Yanrong from the beginning. Judging from her expression and conversation just now, she was someone who could not stand questioning.
If I get furious, beat Shen Zhaohui out, and then run to Yongshou Palace to cause trouble for Lin Yanrong, wouldn't that be in line with the plot in the book?
She knew how to manipulate people's hearts, and it turned out to be the Lin Yanrong she knew.
However, after figuring this out, Meng Yan felt much more at peace. Lin Yanrong would set such a trap simply because she was conceited about her familiarity with her personality, but that was the Meng Yan of the past.
That's all she has.
Bai Yuxin looked at the sneer on Meng Yan's face, feeling a little strange, and asked, "Sister, is there anything wrong with Shen agreeing?"
Meng Yan ignored this and said with a smile, "Yuxin, I have something I want to ask you to do. The Changchun Palace storehouse has some of the finest Polygonum multiflorum and wild ginseng. I'll have Ruizhu select a few and pack them for you to deliver to Concubine Song later. But remember one thing: Concubine Xian will definitely send the imperial physician to treat Song Xiyue again. You must hurry in now and have the herbs examined by the imperial physician. Once the physician confirms that she is fine, he can give them to Mrs. Song. There's no need to say anything else. Just tell her that I don't take what happened that day to heart and let her recover in peace."
In this way, even if Lin Yanrong did something about this matter, it would be a slap in the face of Concubine Xian.
Since her rebirth, even if she has been around Lin Yanrong, no matter the plot or right or wrong, Lin Yanrong still refuses to let her go.
Since that was the case, she didn't want to always be the passive target of others' schemes and cause Lin Yanrong some unhappiness. It would be nice to change the situation a little.
Even though the so-called plot was her destined fate, she still wanted to fight against it.
Bai Yuxin was very quick-witted. Although she had only been in the palace for a short time, she had already gained a thorough understanding of palace life. Meng Yan only said a few subtle words, but she understood what she meant. She smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, sister."
At that moment, Meng Yan really asked Ruizhu to pack some medicinal herbs and give them to Bai Yuxin, and sent Dong Sanbao out to inquire about the news.
After a cup of tea, Dong Sanbao replied, "The virtuous concubine brought a royal physician and went to the North Fifth Residence in person."
Yo, she went there in person?
Meng Yan raised her eyebrows slightly. The virtuous concubine was really serious about this matter. Liang Chengbi had been in charge of the palace for so many years, but he had never seen her act like this.
But on second thought, she could understand that Ren Shuyi had been living in seclusion for a long time and was a good person. Now that she suddenly had a heavy responsibility on her shoulders, she had to take care of everything.
The more this happens, the more convenient it becomes.
Bai Yuxin then stood up, took her dowry Hongdou, went out, sat in the sedan chair, and went to Beiwusuo.
After she left, Yunxiang asked softly, "Your Majesty, won't you send someone else to accompany her? If Young Lady Bai goes alone, those people might not think it's a favor from Changchun Palace."
Meng Yan shook her head and said calmly, "No need. I just want to let everyone in the palace know that when Yu Xin goes out, it is Changchun Palace standing behind her. I have complete trust in her."
Yunxiang was speechless, then smiled for a moment, "The connection between Her Majesty and Young Lady Bai is truly ingenious."
Meng Yan looked calm and smiled faintly.
This so-called plot did ruin her life, but it also did bring her some good things, such as her acquaintance with Bai Yuxin - although the original intention of creating this relationship was full of malice.
People should always think more about the positive side, otherwise life would be too hard.
Less than half an hour later, Dong Sanbao came back to report, "Madam, Bai promised to be admitted to the North Fifth Institute."
Meng Yan nodded, "Give orders and prepare the ceremonial guards. I will go to Yinghua Palace to burn incense for the late queen."
After their deaths, their portraits were enshrined in the Yinghua Hall and worshipped with incense.
Back then, Meng Yan had just entered the Crown Prince's residence. With her straightforward personality and Lu Hao's exclusive favor, she frequently caused trouble, both large and small. Wang Shi, then the Crown Princess, often interceded for her and quelled many inner-house disputes.
Wang, the daughter of a prominent Jianghuai family, was also a relative formed during the previous emperor's years of war. She was virtuous, benevolent, and dignified. Although she and Lu Haozhi had no romantic feelings for each other, she managed the harem with remarkable efficiency. Thanks to her, Meng Yan and Liang Chengbi enjoyed a peaceful relationship during those years. During her time with Lu Haozhi, she was able to suppress the gossip and jealousy of the concubines. Consequently, Meng Yan held her family in high regard, and on the first and fifteenth day of each lunar month, she would visit Yinghua Hall to burn incense and pay respects.
Although today was not a special day, her subordinates had no doubts when she asked to go.
After a while, the ceremonial procession left Changchun Palace, crossed the long street, and headed towards Yinghua Palace.
To go from Changchun Palace to Yinghua Palace, one has to pass by the gate of Yongshou Palace.
Ruizhu saw from afar that a little palace maid was peeking out from the front of Yongshou Palace, but she retracted her head when she saw the imperial concubine's procession.
She pointed and whispered to Meng Yan, "Your Majesty, look, that seems to be Lin Changzai's maid Xiuzhi. What a sneaky girl, she hid when she saw us, just like a thief."
Meng Yan, sitting high on the sedan chair, had already seen Xiuzhi's sneaky behavior. She knew what was going on and smiled, "A thief's guilty conscience makes him afraid to show his true colors. That's natural."
As expected, when the ceremonial procession passed the gate of Yongshou Palace, Lin Yanrong came out and bowed deeply in front of the gate, "Your concubine greets the Imperial Concubine, may the Empress be well."
Meng Yan glanced at her and saw that she had a double spiral bun with a few apricot blossom-shaped paper flowers in her hair. She was wearing an ivory-white fine cloth shirt and a light blue long skirt embroidered with lotus leaves and water ripples. Her clean and simple appearance set off her small face, making her look even more pitiful.
Lin Yanrong lowered her head very low, appearing respectful, but Meng Yan still saw it, and there was a faint smug smile on her lips.
Meng Yan also smiled, "Lin Changzai, please rest up. You've been doing nothing for a long time. I wonder what Lin Changzai has been doing in the palace?"
She secretly thought that Lu Haozhi should be here soon.
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