Chapter 500: Entering the Palace! Matchmaking!
After figuring this out, Lin Zhiqing was full of energy:
"Lu Huai, thanks to you, I have been spared a lot of trouble."
Lu Huai is very smart. Even though he had been outside the court before, he was always operating in secret.
It is precisely because of the connections and experience he has accumulated over the years that it is so easy for Lin Zhiqing to understand these things now.
"Aqing, I always feel that things will not be so simple. You need to be careful when entering the palace." Lu Huai warned worriedly:
"The power struggle inside the palace is more complicated than outside the palace."
"Also, someone has already bitten the hook I laid earlier. Some people in the Ministry of War have been very dishonest recently."
"What do you mean?" Lin Zhiqing frowned.
Lu Nanyue also looked puzzled.
Lu Huai's eyebrows narrowed. "The troops haven't moved yet, but the food and fodder have gone first. There's been a lot of commotion on the other side of the border lately."
"I suspect a war is about to break out."
"War? How is that possible?" Lu Nanyue was puzzled. "The relationship between Dasheng and Daliang has always been bad. Now they want to solve the problem through marriage, why would they suddenly start a war?"
Lin Zhiqing also felt a little strange.
Lu Huai shook his head: "I don't know the specific situation, this is just my guess."
"It might be to strengthen defense."
"Don't worry, Brother Shi'an and I have been investigating with all our might these past few days. If anything seems amiss, we will definitely let you know."
After saying that, he looked at Lin Zhiqing and said, "Ah Qing, no matter what, you absolutely cannot go to the marriage. Just go ahead and do it."
"Well, you and your cousin should also be careful." Lin Zhiqing reminded them worriedly.
"Okay." Lu Huai agreed.
After seeing off the Lu siblings, Lin Zhiqing didn't feel relaxed at all.
Border changes are no small matter.
Today's Dasheng and Daliang are about the same, but Daliang is arrogant, and the strange thing about Dasheng is that it doesn't know how to fight back.
But given Lin Zhiqing's current status, he is not qualified to comment on these matters.
The most urgent task is to contact Concubine Shu as soon as possible and persuade Duke Pei to oppose the marriage through her.
The opposition from all the civil and military officials in the court was much more useful than the words of Lin Zhiqing alone.
With a goal in mind, Lin Zhiqing's thinking was very clear.
The next day, when she went to the Neijiaofang again, she was much more serious than before.
Princess Pingning had not come since the last incident with armpit herpes, and the nanny had never mentioned Princess Pingning either.
After Princess Pingning stopped coming, the Inner Teaching House became much quieter.
Except for a few people who often criticize Lin Zhiqing, everything is normal.
After finishing the lessons at the Inner Teaching House, Lu Nanyue was about to ask Lin Zhiqing how to approach Concubine Shu when she saw the nanny walking towards Lin Zhiqing.
She quickly moved closer and soon heard what Mammy said.
"Miss Lin, the virtuous concubine heard that you rescued the Dasheng captives at the palace banquet and was very impressed. She wanted to speak with you."
The nanny's face was calm: "I'll take you there. Do you remember the rules you learned before?"
"I remember, thank you, Ma'am." Lin Zhiqing nodded.
Receiving Lu Nanyue's inquiring gaze, Lin Zhiqing pointed to the flowers embroidered on the clothes.
Lu Nanyue understood instantly, Miss Hua!
The virtuous concubine is the niece of the old lady of the scholar's mansion, so she and Miss Tonghua are naturally related.
Lin Zhiqing was able to find the opportunity to contact the Empress Xianfei with the help of Miss Hua.
After all, they did not have the ability to find Concubine Shu directly.
Moreover, they cannot wander around the palace.
The virtuous concubine may just be a cover, and Lin Zhiqing is saving the country in a roundabout way!
Thinking of this, Lu Nanyue felt relieved and nodded slightly.
The nanny only mentioned Lin Zhiqing and not her.
She didn't go along and cause trouble.
Furthermore, Lin Zhiqing was accompanied by a maid who was skilled in martial arts.
Thinking of this, she felt slightly relieved.
Seeing Lin Zhiqing following the nanny, Lu Nanyue asked someone to pack up his things and walk out.
Before leaving, she saw Bai Ling hadn't left yet, so she asked:
"Miss Bai, would you like to go together?"
"No, you go first." Bai Ling didn't even raise her head and directly rejected Lu Nanyue.
Lu Nanyue didn't think much about it.
Bai Ling is related to Concubine Xian, and she goes in and out of the palace very frequently, so it is normal for her to leave late.
She nodded: "Then I'll leave first."
After saying that, he turned and walked out.
She didn't notice that Bai Ling behind her slowly raised her head with no expression on her face.
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"Miss Lin Er, the palace of the virtuous concubine is in front. I will send you here." said the nanny.
Looking at the maid who came to greet her from Concubine Xian's palace, Lin Zhiqing nodded and said, "Thank you, Ma'am."
Then she followed the palace maid and walked forward.
There are many rules in the palace, and Lin Zhiqing didn't want to cause trouble, so he didn't look around.
She entered the inner hall and was greeted by a delicate fragrance.
Afterwards, she was invited to the side hall to wait for the summons.
Fortunately, she didn't have to wait long before she received the summons from Concubine Xian.
Moreover, the virtuous concubine was more approachable than she had imagined, and she quickly gave Lin Zhiqing a seat.
After sitting firmly, Lin Zhiqing looked up and observed Concubine Xian.
The virtuous concubine has an ordinary face but outstanding temperament.
She was about thirty years old and had some fine lines at the corners of her eyes.
Compared with the Rongpin that Lin Zhiqing had met before, she was indeed much more gentle.
"Miss Lin, Jian Yun has greeted me. You don't have to be shy. Come and try some of the palace's pastries."
Lin Zhiqing bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"I heard from Miss Hua before that Your Majesty suffers from lethargy. This time, I was entrusted by Miss Hua to bring some relief methods. Please come and take a look."
This was something Hua Jianyun had already informed about in advance, and the virtuous concubine did not ask any further questions. She just waved her hand and had Lin Zhiqing brought into the inner room.
Lin Zhiqing took a deep breath.
The narcolepsy was just an excuse; the real problem with Concubine Xian was that she was a little depressed.
People in the palace have many taboos and will not speak out about their real illness.
Lin Zhiqing asked Hua Jianyun to act as a matchmaker, so he naturally would not waste such a great opportunity.
She wanted to use Concubine Xian as a springboard to achieve her own goals.
After a systematic check, Lin Zhiqing quickly determined the cause of Concubine Xian's depression.
The emperor had been bedridden for a long time and had no energy to favor his concubines.
Being trapped within high walls for a long time will lead to some emotions being unsatisfied, and in serious cases, one may even develop insanity.
Lin Zhiqing tried his best, using the jade flute to soothe Concubine Xian's mood, and it was quite effective.
After coming out of the Concubine Xian's palace, Lin Zhiqing showed some joy on his face.
The virtuous concubine has promised her that she can come for treatment every day in the future.
In this way, Lin Zhiqing could find an opportunity to get close to Concubine Shu.
Today's trip was not in vain, Lin Zhiqing breathed a sigh of relief.
Previously, the old lady of the Bachelor's Mansion treated the Lin family very coldly at the palace banquet, but fortunately, Lin Zhiqing had the skill of Jianxinxue.
There are no eternal friends, only unchanging interests.
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