Chapter 29 One Hundred Trusts

"My intuition tells me that this cousin is the female ghost in the palace!"

The master said firmly.

Xu Muhua thought about it and felt that maybe he could ask the two brothers first to confirm it.

After sending the cat master away, Xu Muhua called a little bird in his yard to pass on the message. Half an hour later, the two brothers, Daban and Xiaoban, came over.

"Okay, we know what you want to ask. We have already asked the ancestors of our clan. They said that the female ghost in Yikun Palace is not from the palace. They don't know where the female ghost came from or when she came. Anyway, when they found out, the female ghost was already in Yikun Palace."

When Xu Muhua heard this, she knew that the female ghost was most likely Zhang Guifei's cousin.

But if she was Zhang Guifei's cousin, why didn't Zhang Guifei recognize her? Aren't they said to have a good relationship?

Xu Muhua confirmed it again: "Is it really not a concubine who lost favor or was murdered somewhere in the palace?"

Xiaoban said decisively: "Absolutely not! Our ancestor is very old, there is nothing in the palace that he doesn't know! And even if he doesn't know, his best friend knows! His best friend's age is longer than the current emperor's reign!"

"Isn't the average lifespan of you birds about ten years?"

The current emperor has been on the throne for more than 20 years! Although she didn't study zoology at Modern University, don't lie to her!

"Can't we be friends with other birds? Humph!"

The ancestor's friend is an eagle, a golden eagle!

"Wow, you are so awesome!"

Xu Muhua praised without hesitation.

Xiaoban was happy, "Of course!"

It is because of this golden eagle as a backer that their clan can dominate the palace!

Xu Muhua pondered.

In this way, the clues provided by Xiaoban and Daban can be said to be certain. In addition, according to what the eldest master has collected, the female ghost in Yikun Palace is very likely the cousin of Concubine Zhang.

It seems that she has to go to the palace to talk to Concubine Zhang again.

Xu Muhua went to the palace the next day.

For this matter, Concubine Zhang also gave her a badge so that she could enter the palace at any time.

Concubine Zhang now trusts Xu Muhua a hundred times!

Because the female ghost did not come to harass her last night, she had a rare good sleep!

So when she heard the palace maid report that Xu Muhua was here, she was very enthusiastic, "Quick, quick, please invite Miss Xu in!"

Before Xu Muhua had time to greet, she was stopped by Concubine Zhang, who took her hand affectionately and asked her to sit next to her. The look in her eyes was so friendly!

Xu Muhua almost got goosebumps all over her body! If

someone is too attentive for no reason, he is either a traitor or a thief!

So Xu Muhua hurriedly said before Concubine Zhang could speak, "Your Majesty, please send your attendants away. I have something important to ask you."

Concubine Zhang immediately thought of the female ghost, and hurriedly dismissed the servants around her, leaving only a trusted nanny.

Xu Muhua didn't say anything more, and didn't beat around the bush. She asked directly, "I heard that Your Majesty once had a cousin. I wonder if Your Majesty still remembers what she looks like and where she is now?" Concubine

Zhang was stunned for a moment, and then her expression became cold. She took back the hand that was originally holding Xu Muhua, and put on the airs and dominance of a favored concubine.

"Where did you hear that from? Why are you asking this?"

"Your Majesty, because I suspect that the female ghost in Yikun Palace is your cousin!"

"Impossible!" Concubine

Zhang's expression changed, and she denied it in a sharp voice.

Xu Muhua was silent for a moment and asked, "Your Majesty, do you think your cousin eloped with someone a few years ago?"

Concubine Zhang's eyes turned fierce, and she looked at Xu Muhua coldly. Before she could get angry, she heard Xu Muhua say, "But according to my investigation, your cousin did not actually elope with anyone, but died. Someone killed her, and the body was thrown directly into a mass grave!"

This may be one of the reasons why her cousin's ghost is still lingering.

Concubine Zhang's pupils shrank, "Impossible! She is still alive, she just eloped with someone!"

For a poor scholar, she threw away the past ten years! They grew up together, slept in the same bed, wore the same set of clothes, wore the same hairpin, and used the same handkerchief. What a good relationship!

But she threw it all away for a man she had only known for a month!

And abandoned her too!

Xu Muhua sighed softly, "Your Majesty, you grew up with her and you have a good relationship. Don't you know her at all? Ask yourself, would she really be the kind of person who would give up everything and elope with a man she has known for less than a month?"

She was confused when it came to her. In her opinion, it was because Concubine Zhang was blinded by anger, her mind was clouded, and she lost the ability to think, so she was fooled around by the Zhang family.

However, one is a close relative and the other is a cousin. If the truth was revealed, it was hard to say what Concubine Zhang would choose.

Xu Muhua's words stumped Concubine Zhang.

It had been several years since the incident, but she still remembered what happened back then. Even the anger, disappointment, and disbelief of being betrayed were equally clear.

But no one had ever said such words to her, and no one asked her to calm down and think about whether this matter was reasonable or not. She only kept accusing her cousin of being heartless and shameless.

The more she heard such words, the more disappointed and angry she became. In the end, she didn't want to think about this person anymore, and even had anything related to her cleaned up.

She hated her in her heart.

But now that Xu Muhua said this, she couldn't help thinking about it. Thinking about it, she immediately broke out in a cold sweat!

Yes, my cousin is not that kind of person!

She had clearly mentioned to her more than once that she had no vision of getting married, and that getting married might be better than becoming a nun and being free and happy. As for men, they are even more unreliable, with three wives and four concubines, hugging left and right, and living a happy and romantic life. Women, on the other hand, have to take care of household chores, be filial to their parents-in-law, give birth to children, and be busy all their lives.

How could such a person elope with a man she had only known for a month?

But Xu Muhua said she was dead, which was impossible! Who would harm her?

She grew up in the Zhang family. Although her parents said they didn't treat her like their own daughter, they didn't treat her harshly. She was the eldest daughter of the Zhang family and had a good relationship with her, so who would dare to harm her?

As if seeing Concubine Zhang's doubts, Xu Muhua asked, "Does your Majesty remember why you entered the palace?"