Chapter 21 A Woman Guards the Gate
The person who was sent out was stopped by Lingbo when he reached the door. The man tried to break in, but Lingbo kicked him back into the door.
This time, Nie was angry and asked someone to call Zhao Shiqing in.
But Zhao Shiqing was not so obedient. No matter how much you said, she would just sit at the door and not move.
Want to go out? You're kidding!
You want me to come in? No way!
There is no respected lady who needs to meet the princess today, so the princess should go to bed early. You can dream about anything.
In short, Zhao Shiqing, a single woman, guarded the Suining Palace so tightly that not even a mosquito could fly out.
In Suining Palace, Nie was shaking with anger. No matter how Madam Zheng tried to persuade her, it was of no use. She was just about to ask Nie Qionghua for help in persuading her when she was suddenly startled.
Why is Nie Qionghua, who always wants to create chaos in the world, not by the princess' side at this time?
Nanny Zheng was Nie's dowry nanny. She was over sixty years old. If it weren't for Prince Liang's sudden death, Nanny Zheng would have been ready to retire next month.
She is so old, what can't she see?
In this situation, Nie Qionghua not only did not add fuel to the fire, but disappeared instead.
As for the second young lady, although she always behaved strangely, she had been very respectful to the princess over the years. She was not too close to her, but she also did not overstep her bounds.
Today she suddenly came to block the door. If she was not disrespectful to the princess, then she was coming for Nie Qionghua.
After all, in this palace, the princess is Nie Qionghua's umbrella of protection.
And behind the second lady Zhao Shiqing is naturally the eldest princess Zhao Yunnuan.
When Prince Liang was alive, the palace was peaceful and harmonious. Now that Prince Liang is gone and the Crown Prince has not returned yet, the palace is already in turmoil.
Less than ten days had passed since Prince Liang passed away, and the palace had already split into two factions: one was the princess, and the other was Princess Zhao Yunnuan.
Now that the second young lady, Zhao Shiqing, has come to Suining Palace to block the door, in the eyes of Madam Zheng, this is undoubtedly a signal.
Nanny Zheng was feeling nervous. She was definitely on the princess' side and was loyal to her from the bottom of her heart.
To be loyal to the princess, one must support the second young master, but the prince is the eldest and the legitimate heir, and the eldest princess will definitely side with the prince, and she controls the personal guard camp and should not be underestimated.
As long as the decree of succession to the title is not issued, the outcome is unclear. Nanny Zheng doesn't want to offend either side. After all, her children and grandchildren are all in Liang, and they will have to rely on the Liang Palace for their livelihood in the future.
Thinking of this, Madam Zheng lowered her voice and said to Nie, "Princess, in my opinion, the Second Young Lady is not disrespecting you. She is more likely stalling for time."
Nie was stunned: "Delay time? Delay for what time?"
Matron Zheng: "When will the eldest princess return home?"
A hint of coldness flashed across Nie's face, as soft as a jasmine petal. "What is she going to do? Is she planning to go after me, her own mother, even before the prince's body is cold?"
Nanny Zheng knew that the "she" Nie was referring to was not the second young lady Zhao Shiqing, but the eldest princess Zhao Yunnuan.
Madam Zheng said cautiously, "It seems to me that the Grand Commandant is not targeting you, but my aunt."
Nie was startled again. "Over the years, all the money Qionghua spent in the palace was paid from the private account of Suining Palace, but she never used her money. Besides, she will get married sooner or later. What does the palace's affairs have to do with her?"
Madam Zheng had no choice but to explain patiently, "My aunt hasn't come yet. Don't you find it strange?"
Nie suddenly realized that she was so angry that she didn't even pay attention to this matter.
Come to think of it, given my sister's temper, she must be helping me scold Zhao Shiqing right now.
"Qionghua has a bad mouth but a good heart. What evil intentions does she have? Besides, no matter what, she is my biological sister and their aunt. If they disrespect Qionghua, they are disrespecting me!"
Nie grew increasingly angry as she spoke, and she said to Madam Zheng, "Old Zheng, go out yourself. That girl won't dare disrespect you. Go call Tingxuan over."
Nanny Zheng sighed silently in her heart. She had said so much, but her servant still refused to listen. Forget it, let's not think about the relationship between master and servant. Let him retire and leave the vortex of right and wrong as soon as possible.
Nanny Zheng did not beg Bai Lie to go out, but instead served some snacks and tea and asked Zhao Shiqing to eat while waiting.
As for whether Nie would be angry after knowing this, Nanny Zheng was not afraid. If there was anyone in the palace who could best understand Nie's thoughts, it would be Nanny Zheng. As for Nie, she had already prepared another explanation.
Zhao Shiqing had no idea what Nanny Zheng was thinking. The snacks were crispy and the tea was refreshing. Nanny Zheng was a very nice person.
In another place in Suining Palace, the curtains were drawn and Nie Qionghua was lying on the bed. Two maids, Chunman and Chunying, were decocting medicine on a small stove while the other was taking care of her by the bed. The air outside was filled with the fragrance of medicine.
However, Nanny Zhang, who always served Nie Qionghua, was nowhere to be seen.
In the blink of an eye, an hour passed, and Nie finally stopped asking someone to call Zhao Tingxuan. At this moment, there was a commotion outside. The eldest princess Zhao Yunnuan finally came back!
Zhao Yunnuan already knew what had happened. She gently pinched Zhao Shiqing's cheek and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work. Leave the rest to me. I've had the east road gate blocked, so you don't have to interfere."
The Prince of Liang's Palace is divided into three parts: east, middle, and west. The mourning hall is located in the middle. Zhao Tingxuan and a group of palace officials are in the middle at the moment. The east is where the masters of the palace live. Zhao Yunnuan blocked the door of the east, so even Zhao Tingxuan could not get in.
Just as Zhao Shiqing thought, there are some things she can't do, but Zhao Yunnuan can.
Zhao Yunnuan entered Suining Palace, but did not go to see Nie, but went straight to where Nie Qionghua lived.
Before entering, she smelled the fragrance of medicine, and Chunying hurried out: "This servant greets the eldest princess."
Zhao Yunnuan's voice was icy: "Where's Aunt Zhang?"
Seeing that she didn't ask about her own wife, Chunying secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She pointed to the side and said, "Madam Zhang is dizzy and almost fainted. Madam took pity on her and let her go back to her room to rest."
Zhao Yunnuan waved her hand, and several maidservants rushed in. The door was wide open, and the afternoon sun shone into the room. In the dim light, a man was hanging from the beam, swaying.
Zhao Yunnuan didn't even take a second look, pushed Chunying away, and rushed into Nie Qionghua's room.
"My Lady, my wife is not feeling well. You can't force it..."
Before Chunying could finish her words, Wu Bi covered her mouth and dragged her aside. Chunman, who was decocting medicine, was also taken away. Zhao Yunnuan walked to the couch without stopping and pulled up Nie Qionghua, who was lying on the couch pretending to be sick.
Nie Qionghua screamed loudly. Zhao Yunnuan grabbed a handkerchief and stuffed it over her mouth. Then he swiftly tied her up and said to the maids, "Take her and everyone else here away!"
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