Chapter 24: Zhongshu Ling, the princess said your sister is going to die
Concubine Shu touched her belly and murmured to herself:
"I was wondering, your majesty and I are both in good health, how could you be pregnant with a weak baby? It turns out there is a bad luck!"
"Mother, do you know? My maidservant was punished yesterday because of that little girl."
"If I really let her continue to do this, will my child still have a chance to be born?"
"It's rare for a woman in the harem to bear an heir to the throne. Your Majesty has few children now, so this child must be born. What if it's a prince?"
"What should I do, mother?"
Madam Yang reached out and pinched a flower bud that was about to bloom, exerting force with her five fingers.
The petals were crushed in the palm of the hand, spilling out fresh juice.
"Wealth and honor are sought in danger. Since her existence hinders us, let's make sure she doesn't exist."
At this time, Bei Jingchu was studying the new [Information] page of the system.
She clicked on the page and was shocked by the gossip flying around.
What [The palace abandoned the concubine, the prince knelt down and begged for divorce]
What [Surprise, I woke up the God of War]
What else [Pregnant Jiaojiao, the treasure of the overbearing duke]
[After I passed the imperial examination, my ex-fiancée begged me to get back together]
Bei Jingchu: …
[System, what are these things?]
The system is like a human customer service:
[Dear, it’s intelligence. If you want to develop a good country, you must understand intelligence.]
[We are providing you with information, isn’t that thoughtful?]
Bei Jingchu expressed doubt: [Is this intelligence? This is all fiction! Or a very explosive one.]
[Art comes from life, dear, we are doing this to increase your desire to read! Please give us a good review~]
Bei Jingchu: [Okay.]
She wanted to click it, but found that she couldn't get in.
[Dear, unlocking intelligence requires a points limit.]
Bei Jingchu looked at the zero balance and the little guy in her heart shed tears.
[But I have used up all my points~]
[Dear, in order to give you a better experience, the system will give you a piece of information, please check it.]
Bei Jingchu happily clicked in to take a look.
Baby life is too boring. The most fun thing is to read other people's gossip, oh no, intelligence or something like that.
But she was furious after reading it.
【What is this? 】
The emperor was frightened by the little guy's roar.
This matter is also related to Concubine Xian.
Her brother has never had a smooth career.
Even if they have a sister who is a first-rank concubine, Concubine Xian has a bad relationship with the Kong family and will not take the initiative to help them.
Mr. Kong still has no son, so his mother, Mrs. Kong, is very worried.
She never doubted that it was her son's fault; she just thought it was bad luck.
I prayed to gods and Buddhas in various ways, but it was all in vain.
Of course it's useless. Buddha doesn't save idiots.
Until Mrs. Kong visited a master at Tianyu Temple.
[The monk said that her daughter-in-law was destined to bring bad luck to her husband and children.]
[Then the old woman really believed in the so-called master, and after returning home, she forced people to drink the messy magic water. ]
[This is not something that humans can eat. Wouldn't it make your stomach upset if you eat it? ]
[The cinnabar used to draw the talisman is poisonous, right? It is going to kill people. ]
[Where is Tianyu Temple? What kind of proper temple would have such a fancy name? ]
【Then they locked him up and tortured him. He has been locked up for more than half a month now.】
[I don’t see the light every day, and now I’m going crazy. 】
[Fuck me, if you don't like me, just get a divorce. The customs in Vietnam are pretty good. Divorce doesn't affect remarriage.]
[But this mother and son refused to let the man go, and the idiot just got him and tortured him. ]
[That’s right, they are reluctant to divorce! ]
[Miss Xu was a noble lady from a high-class family whom they married after they promised not to take concubines for the rest of their lives. She was the younger sister of the Minister of the Central Secretariat.]
[How could they bear to divorce when they had a brother who could help them in the officialdom?]
[It’s so funny! The person is about to be imprisoned to death, but he still wants to get married! This is making an enemy! ]
The emperor listened to the young man's non-stop chattering as a form of entertainment.
Although this family is a bit inhumane, there are too many inhumane things they do, and he can't take care of them one by one.
But now I hear that she is the sister of the Minister of the Central Secretariat?
Maybe I can still give you a reminder.
He sent someone to summon him.
After a while, the Minister of the Central Secretariat arrived.
The emperor was very busy, and he knew that the Minister of the Secretariat was also busy, so he did not beat around the bush.
"Does my dear have a sister who is getting married?"
The Minister of the Secretariat was hesitant.
Why did the emperor ask about his sister as soon as he arrived? Did he fall in love with his sister?
That won't work, her sister is soft-hearted and simple-minded.
After marrying into the palace, she would be eaten to the bone within two days.
"I do have a younger sister, but because of her bad temper, marrying into a wealthy family easily offends people."
"I will marry her off to you. It will be better if you have me to protect you."
Bei Jingchu: [Not much better.]
The emperor suppressed his laughter and repeated Bei Jingchu's thoughts: "Not much better."
Zhongshu Ling: "Ah?"
"Ahem." The emperor reminded, "My dear, please go visit your sister as soon as possible. She is not in good condition now."
To prevent the young man from getting suspicious, he added: "My men found out."
The Minister of the Secretariat was shocked. It was normal for the Emperor to send people to secretly monitor the movements of court officials.
But it was limited to high-ranking officials with real power, and the Minister of the Central Secretariat suspected that there were also such people in his own family.
This was something that everyone knew, and he had not expected that His Majesty's eyes and ears had already reached his brother-in-law's family, that kind of insignificant minor official family.
The precautions are strict and the intentions are deep.
After more than ten years, he thought he knew him well enough, but now he found that he still couldn't see through him.
He never expected that His Majesty would be willing to point this matter out to remind him. This action made him feel even more fortunate to have followed a wise leader.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Wait, remember to bring your thugs."
When the Minister of the Central Secretariat heard that they were about to resort to force, it seemed like a serious matter.
He asked for leave from His Majesty and will not return to the Secretariat after leaving the palace today.
For His Majesty to remind him directly, it must be a very urgent matter. I just don't know what happened to his sister.
He went home to change out of his official uniform. Seeing that he had not yet resigned from his post, the wife of the Minister of the Central Secretariat hurried back. While helping him take off his official uniform, she asked him what had happened.
The Minister of the Central Secretariat answered while taking off his official uniform. Since he could not speak about the emperor's affairs, he made an excuse:
"I received a letter from my sister, saying that she had a life-threatening emergency, but she didn't tell me what it was."
"By the way, why don't you come with me to visit the family? That way we can call it a visit to the relatives. If I go alone, it will seem like I'm just going to bang on the door."
Mrs. Xu followed him into the carriage, but on the way she couldn't help complaining, "What could possibly happen to my little sister when she's fine at home?"
"My brother-in-law is a gentle man, and he treats her well. If she has problems, won't she go to her husband? She is already married, but she still goes to her brother."
"What kind of serious matter could it be that could be life-threatening? Even if you were sick, there would be doctors. Is it worth it for you to take time off and come back?"
"You didn't even take leave to come back for our son's birthday."
The Minister of the Central Secretariat had no choice but to apologize to his wife and urge the driver to hurry up.
Mrs. Xu clasped her hands around her chest, her face filled with anger.