Chapter 1134: A hidden agenda
When the queen heard this, her expression changed instantly, and her eyes shot towards Concubine Li like poisoned arrows.
Concubine Li was startled by this sudden look, her face turned pale, and even her voice trembled: "Sister, you...what do you mean?"
Jiang Xue stole a glance at the queen and continued to exaggerate: "Xiaoxue is new here, so I shouldn't talk too much. It's just that some things are really uncomfortable to keep in my heart.
In the harem, sisterly love is important, but we must also be wary of some people who hide daggers behind their smiles and attack people from behind. "
After saying that, he sighed in a pretentious manner, as if to say, "I'm doing this for your own good."
The Queen already had some reservations about Concubine Li's favor, and now after hearing what Jiang Xue said, her doubts were instantly ignited.
She stared at Concubine Li coldly and said in a cold tone: "Concubine Li, I treat you well, please don't do anything to disappoint me!"
When Concubine Li saw the Queen was angry, she was immediately panicked and quickly knelt on the ground, crying, "Your Majesty, please understand. I am loyal to you and have no second thoughts!"
Jiang Xue felt secretly happy watching the drama of "sisters turning against each other" in front of her.
She knew that she, like a troublemaker, had successfully stirred up the stagnant water in the harem.
Seeing that the situation was almost heated, Jiang Xue spoke again, and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Xiaoxue did not intend to sow discord.
However, Xiaoxue only wants to live a peaceful life in the harem and does not want to get involved in any fights. If my words make the queen unhappy, Xiaoxue is willing to accept the punishment. "
Seeing Jiang Xue being so tactful, the queen's expression eased a little, and her tone softened a bit: "Forget it, you mean well. Get up, I won't blame you."
Jiang Xue then stood up with a sense of relief, feeling secretly proud of herself.
She knew that she had made the right move.
She not only warned Concubine Li but also showed goodwill to the Queen, and successfully established a foothold in the harem.
After leaving the Queen's bedroom, Jiang Xue felt particularly relaxed.
She stretched and breathed the rare fresh air in the harem, feeling like a bird that had regained its freedom.
At this moment, a familiar voice sounded in my ears: "Your Highness, you are back!"
Jiang Xue looked back and saw the palace maid Cuihong running towards her, panting.
She ran to Jiang Xue and said anxiously, "Your Highness, Princess, I heard that you went to see the Queen, and the queens in the other palaces are all paying attention to your performance today!"
Jiang Xue was startled when she heard this.
Only then did she realize that she had become the focus of everyone in the harem.
She looked up into the depths of the harem. The towering palace walls were like invisible cages, imprisoning the youth and dreams of countless women.
"Cuihong, you say..." Jiang Xue paused and did not continue speaking. Instead, she looked at Cuihong meaningfully.
After a brief exchange, Jiang Xue and Cui Hong returned to their Changle Garden.
Jiang Xue returned to the room. The room was quiet. The afternoon sun shone through the window lattice onto the floor. The light and shadows were mottled and slightly rippling, but it could not dispel the melancholy in Jiang Xue's heart.
This harem is too complicated. Everyone has their own ulterior motives and no one can be underestimated.
But no matter what, she has to find her own foothold in this harem. Otherwise, if she is not careful, she will be eaten alive by the people in the harem.
The air around the room seemed to freeze, making it hard for her to breathe.
She walked to the window, pushed open the frame, and a breeze with the scent of flowers blew on her face, which made her feel better.
"Your Highness, Princess, Concubine Rong invites you." A delicate voice broke the silence.
Jiang Xue turned around and saw a woman dressed as a palace maid standing at the door with a professional smile on her face.
Rongpin?
Why did she suddenly remember me?
Jiang Xue was confused, but still followed the palace maid.
Rongpin's residence was named "Jinxiu Pavilion". As the name suggests, the pavilion was decorated magnificently and splendidly, and every detail showed the owner's luxurious taste.
However, beneath this luxury, Jiang Xue felt a strange atmosphere, as if there were rotten wounds hidden under the gorgeous robes.
Rongpin was leaning on the couch. When she saw Jiang Xue coming in, she immediately stood up to greet her with a smile: "Princess sister, you are finally here. I have been waiting for you for a long time."
She held Jiang Xue's hand, and was so affectionate as if they had been good friends for many years.
Jiang Xue calmly withdrew her hand and smiled politely: "What do you want, Concubine Rong?"
Rongpin pulled Jiang Xue to sit down and ordered someone to serve tea and snacks. Then she said, "My sister has just arrived and is not familiar with the rules of the palace. As your senior, I will naturally take good care of you."
Jiang Xue sneered in her heart as she listened to Rongpin's words.
This Rongpin is being too attentive for no reason. She is either a traitor or a thief.
She was suddenly so enthusiastic towards me today, maybe she had some purpose.
"That's what my sister said."
Jiang Xue responded calmly: "My sister has just entered the palace, and there are indeed many things she does not understand. I hope that you can give her more guidance."
Rongpin smiled and covered her mouth: "Sister is really modest. I heard that sister is very proud in front of the Queen."
Jiang Xue's heart trembled. It turned out that Concubine Rong came to test her background.
"Your Majesty, I am just trying my best to do my duty."
"Sister, don't be too modest."
Rongpin looked at Jiang Xue with a sneer on her face...
The other concubines also gathered around, pointing and talking about Jiang Xue.
"I was wondering how she suddenly became so popular with the Queen, it turns out she used this kind of seductive trick!"
"That's right, you're just pretending to be innocent, but you're still a fickle woman!"
"How shameless! Such a woman should be kicked out of the palace!"
The accusations from the crowd came like a tide, one wave higher than the other, almost drowning Jiang Xue.
She was speechless and her heart was filled with anger and grievance.
"No, I didn't..." Jiang Xue tried to explain herself, but found that her voice was so weak that it couldn't penetrate the layers of malice.
Cuihong, the palace maid standing by, stamped her feet in anxiety and wanted to say a few words to defend her master, but was grabbed by the palace maid beside Rongpin and slapped hard in the face.
"Slut, you have no right to speak here!"
Cuihong was beaten so hard that stars appeared in her eyes and blood came out of the corners of her mouth, but she still struggled to stand up.
"Her Royal Highness is innocent, please do not wrongly accuse her!"
Looking at Cuihong's anxious but helpless face, Jiang Xue felt extremely isolated and helpless.
The atmosphere around her was so oppressive that it made her feel breathless, as if there was an invisible net that trapped her tightly and made her unable to move.
Rongpin looked at Jiang Xue, who was surrounded by everyone and in a miserable state, and a smug smile appeared on her lips.
"How is it? Princess sister, do you have anything else to say?"
Just when everyone thought Jiang Xue would collapse, she suddenly calmed down, slowly raised her head, stared at Rongpin with a sharp gaze, and opened her red lips slightly:
"Madam Rong, are you sure this is the truth?"
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