In a blink of an eye, Yun Qianmeng had been staying in the Fuguo Mansion to recuperate for more than two months. During this period, Old Lady Yun Xuanzhi only sent people to show concern once or twice, and there was no more caring behavior from them!
However, Concubine Liu and Yun Yan came over every now and then to sit with Yun Qianmeng for a while, and Concubine Liu was even more worried that Yun Qianmeng was not happy in the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion, so she specially invited the owner of the Jiangnan Weaving Workshop to the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion to make several sets of fashionable summer clothes for Yun Qianmeng!
This action made Old Madam Gu very satisfied, so Yun Yan came here often, and the servants of the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion did not stop her and let her in happily!
Yun Qianmeng was accompanied by a maid named Mu Chun. Mi Ji Ma stayed in the Prime Minister's Mansion to manage Qiluo Garden, but she also came to report to Yun Qianmeng every day on the personal movements in the Prime Minister's Mansion. This allowed Yun Qianmeng to know everything about the Prime Minister's Mansion even though she was in the Prince of Fuguo's Mansion!
From early spring to early summer, the weather in June already feels like that of a scorching summer. Yun Qianmeng, wearing a light summer dress made of ice silk, sits in the attic of Tingyuxuan, looking quietly at the lush water lilies blooming in the yard. She holds a diamond-shaped round fan in her hand and gently turns it, making people feel that she is quiet yet dynamic, with a unique charm!
"Oh, the sun is so scorching today! I've been out for just a while and I'm sweating all over. My body is sticky and it's so uncomfortable!" A light sound of footsteps came over, and Qu Feiqing came to Yun Qianmeng with sweat all over her body. She kept fanning herself with the round fan in her hand, but she still complained about the heat!
Yun Qianmeng saw that she was so afraid of the heat, so she asked Mu Chun to bring the iced sour plum soup she had prepared to her. She smiled and said, "It's because my cousin is so popular that Miss Han didn't forget to give you some gifts after entering the palace!"
At this moment, Qu Feiqing felt as if her whole body was burned by fire. She immediately took the cold blue and white porcelain bowl and drank the sour plum soup in it in one gulp. Only then did she feel that the evil fire in her heart was suppressed. Her face was somewhat helpless and she said, "Miss Han is of course kind-hearted, but it's amazing that she still thinks of me in her busy schedule! Look, the emperor just rewarded her with some antiques, but she gave them to her former sisters. It's a bit embarrassing for us to keep them!"
Seeing Yun Qianmeng feeling cool and comfortable, Qu Feiqing also sat beside her, her eyes lightly sweeping over the lotus pond below. Then she said calmly, "Miss Han has been favored by the Emperor. The official canonization ceremony has been scheduled for the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, and she will be promoted to Consort!"
Hearing Qu Feiqing say this, Yun Qianmengzheng raised one eyebrow, with a slight surprise in his heart!
Although Han Yingbo was the daughter of the Minister of Personnel, she was promoted to the third rank concubine just because she had slept with him once or twice. It seemed to be against the system and it was very strange!
"Miss Han is truly in the emperor's good graces. It seems the emperor dotes on her very much!" Yun Qianmeng held a round fan in her hand, gently fanning Qu Feiqing, and spoke softly!
But this only earned a slight frown from Concubine Qu. She waved her hand to dismiss most of the maids, then spoke softly, "When I received the imperial decree just now, I heard the eunuchs in the palace tell Grandmother that the Emperor intends to confer the title of Imperial Concubine on the eldest daughter of the Rong family! The other selected ladies have also all been promoted above their rank!"
Hearing this, Yun Qianmeng also felt that there was something weird about this!
However, what she could not have expected was that the eldest daughter of the Rong family had been raised in the Rong Mansion since she was a child and had never attended any banquets. Now she had surprisingly ascended to the throne of the imperial concubine. It seemed that Emperor Yu Gan was really willing to spend a huge amount of money to consolidate his rule!
In order to attract the wealth of the Rong family, he actually promised her the position of a noble concubine, which was exactly the same as what Emperor Xijing did when he canonized Rong Xian as the Concubine Dowager. This is truly the way of an emperor!
But, I hope that the fate of the eldest daughter of the Rong family will not be the same as that of Concubine Rong Xian, who was given a bowl of sterilization medicine by her own husband and will never have children again!
Of course, the affairs of the harem had little to do with these girls in the boudoir. Seeing Qu Feiqing so emotionally unstable, Yun Qianmeng asked with concern, "What's wrong with you, cousin? Why are you so uneasy?"
Qu Feiqing had been warned by Old Lady Gu and the others not to tell Yun Qianmeng about the incident so she could focus on recuperating. However, Qu Feiqing was now deeply worried and even sent Mu Chun and the others away. She whispered, "According to a report from the former general under the Sea King, there's some unrest in the Northern Qi Kingdom. The Emperor privately wants to send my eldest brother to investigate!"
After hearing this, Yun Qianmeng couldn't help but feel surprised, but she felt relieved in the blink of an eye!
Although Qu Changqing is the son of a marquis, he grew up in a military camp. He is very skilled in marching, fighting and spying on the enemy. The Northern Qi Kingdom's actions this time are unclear, and it was the general under the King of the Sea who reported the matter. Naturally, Emperor Yu Gan would send the person he trusts the most!
Looking at the entire imperial court, the ones that Emperor Yugan is most assured of, besides the Ruan family, are the Prince of Fuguo Mansion. However, the Ruan family has been civil servants for generations, so naturally they are of no use at this moment. Only Qu Changqing can be competent for this important task!
However, it is said that the people of Northern Qi are tough and the Crown Prince is a violent and cruel person. If one is caught alive by mistake, his life will be in danger!
Qu Changqing and Qu Feiqing have a deep brother-sister relationship, so it’s no wonder that Qu Feiqing was depressed after learning about this!
Yun Qianmeng put down her round fan and took Qu Feiqing's hands. She felt the back of her hands burning while her palms were ice-cold, so she comforted her, "Don't worry too much, cousin! Cousin is a master of both literary and military skills, so the Emperor naturally entrusted him with such an important task! Besides, men have ambitions to travel far and wide, how can they stay stuck in this courtyard like us women? The Emperor sent cousin this time, which shows his confidence in his abilities and that he must believe that cousin can complete this task! Since the Empress Dowager has not objected, why should we worry too much and add to the worries of the old lady and my aunt?"
Yun Qianmeng's words resonated deeply with Qu Feiqing. The worry on her face faded a lot, and she sighed deeply before putting on a smile and saying lightly, "Yes, my brother's ability is unquestionable! The Queen Mother was afraid that the old lady would worry, so she quietly sent Aunt Lan to report this matter!"
Seeing Qu Feiqing say this, Yun Qianmeng understood and whispered, "Of course we'll keep it to ourselves!"
"Greetings, young master!" At this time, the sound of maids paying their respects came from outside!
A moment later, Qu Changqing, dressed in a moon-white shirt, walked in. Seeing his two sisters sitting by the window enjoying the cool breeze, he smiled faintly and said, "You two are really lazy. I'm the only one left in Ruilin Courtyard to listen to the old lady's teachings..."
Seeing Qu Changqing, who never joked, say this, Yun Qianmeng and Qu Feiqing immediately laughed softly. Qu Feiqing said mischievously, "Brother, bear more responsibility, so Meng'er and I can be lazy!"
Yun Qianmeng also spoke up, "Brother has always loved me, so why is he making a fuss about it just this time?"
Qu Changqing looked at Yun Qianmeng and saw that she was wearing a lotus-colored ice silk long dress. The collar, cuffs and hem of the dress were all embroidered with water lotuses in golden silk thread, and lotus leaves in light green silk thread. The lotuses moved slightly with Yun Qianmeng's movements, and it was as lifelike as the real thing!
At this moment, Yun Qianmeng smiled with her eyes curved, dimples on her cheeks were faintly visible, her expression lacked her usual calmness, and had a bit more of a girlish playfulness. She was so beautiful that it was breathtaking, and Qu Changqing couldn't help but take this scene in!
"Brother, why are you here at this time?" Qu Feiqing looked at the sun outside and asked when she saw that it was not yet lunchtime!
"I was just passing by and came to take a look! I was just about to go back to Chuyun Pavilion!" Qu Changqing withdrew his gaze from Yun Qianmeng, turned to look at his sister, and spoke more gently!
"In that case, brother, please stay and have dinner with us, so that you won't feel lonely if you go back and have dinner alone!" Qu Feiqing doesn't usually meet Qu Changqing once, but since they met today, she naturally can't miss this good opportunity!
But before Qu Changqing could speak, Muchun's voice came from outside, "Miss, Aunt Mi is here!"
Hearing Mu Chun's report, Yun Qianmeng's eyes flashed with confusion. Aunt Mi had come during breakfast, but why was she here again only two hours later? She replied, "Let her in!"
All I heard was the crisp sound of the glass balls on the bead curtain when it was gently lifted, and then Aunt Mi walked in hurriedly!
"This old servant greets my cousin, my cousin, and my cousin!" Aunt Mi saw the people in the inner room clearly and immediately knelt down to salute calmly!
But the anxiety in her eyes seemed to be seen by the three people. Yun Qianmeng rarely saw Mi Ma Ma so anxious, so she asked, "But what happened in the Prime Minister's Mansion?"
Mi Jimu had wanted to tell Yun Qianmeng quietly, but now that he was asking in front of the Qu brothers and sisters, he knew that the young lady definitely did not regard these two as outsiders. So he stopped being shy and stood up straight before replying, "Young lady, Concubine Hua just had a miscarriage!"
The three of them frowned upon hearing this, then regained their composure. Yun Qianmeng played with the round fan in her hand and asked softly, "Do the old lady and father have any instructions?"
"The old lady was hosting a banquet for several young ladies at Baishun Hall with the Fourth Young Lady. When she heard the news, she simply had the messenger quietly leave the hall, pretending nothing had happened! The Prime Minister is still in the palace, so he might not know about this! After Concubine Hua learned of her miscarriage, she started a scene in Fuliu Courtyard. She even had herself carried on a couch and sat at the gate of Fenghe Garden, cursing at Concubine Su inside. Concubine Liu's attempts to persuade her were useless! That's why the Third Young Lady came to tell this old servant, asking him to ask the eldest young lady to return home and take charge!"
Upon hearing this, Qu Feiqing couldn't help but feel slightly angry. She grabbed Yun Qianmeng's hand and advised, "They're all cowards. They're afraid of being punished by the Prime Minister, so they'll just shirk their responsibilities! Meng'er, you can't go back! We've finally had a few days of peace and comfort. How can you go back and endure that kind of humiliation?"
Yun Qianmeng saw Qu Feiqing defending her, and smiled as she spoke, "Madam Liu treats me well on weekdays. She always thinks of me and always chooses the best things for me. If she hadn't been unable to persuade Madam Hua, she wouldn't have asked me for help! Besides, I was at the Marquis' Mansion when the incident happened today, and I only went back to persuade Madam Hua to return to her own courtyard. Father will definitely not vent his anger on me! Please rest assured, cousin!"
Having said that, Yun Qianmeng stood up and signaled Mu Chun to pack her clothes and belongings for her, intending to go to Ruilin Courtyard to say goodbye to the old lady!
"It just so happens that I also want to go back to Chuyun Pavilion, so I'll leave with you!" Qu Changqing saw Yun Qianmeng's determined expression, and knew that there was no point in persuading him any more, so he spoke!
Seeing that he supported her so much, Yun Qianmeng smiled warmly and nodded slightly. Seeing that Mu Chun had packed up all the daily necessities quickly, she said goodbye to Qu Feiqing for a while and left Tingyuxuan with Qu Changqing!
When they arrived at Ruilin Courtyard, the old lady naturally refused to let them go. She grabbed Yun Qianmeng's hand and angrily said, "He, Yun Xuanzhi, is the head of the Prime Minister's Mansion. For over two months, you've been ill in the Fuguo Mansion. Has he ever come to visit you in person? Now that there's trouble in his own backyard, he has the nerve to ask you to clean up the mess! He doesn't even consider that Concubine Hua is just a concubine. Now that she's lost her child and has a strong evil spirit around her, why would he ask you, a daughter of a wealthy family, to persuade her? You can just stay in the Marquis' Mansion with peace of mind. Your grandmother will take care of everything!"
As she said that, the old lady wanted the nanny beside her to take the bag from Muchun's hand!
But Yun Qianmeng was determined to return to the Prime Minister's residence. She squatted beside the old lady, hugged her waist and said coquettishly, "Grandma loves Meng'er, and Meng'er understands it better than anyone! However, Concubine Hua is usually cautious and would never argue with Concubine Su for no reason! After all, my granddaughter is the Prime Minister's legitimate daughter, so naturally, there are some things that I have to share with my father!"
While speaking, Yun Qianmeng tightened her grip on the old lady's hand slightly, causing the old lady to look down at her. Her dark eyes flashed with indescribable wisdom, which instantly dissipated the anger in the old lady's heart. She gradually understood why Yun Qianmeng insisted on going back!
"Grandmother, let Meng'er go back and take a look! Don't let people feel embarrassed that the aunt lost her son, but the eldest lady didn't care! This is not good for Meng'er's reputation!" At this time, Qu Changqing suddenly spoke, and made Yun Qianmeng understand why he came to Ruilin Courtyard with her!
The old lady looked at the scorching sun outside and could only say with heartache, "In that case, let Changqing take you back. If you encounter any difficulties, be sure to send someone to report back. Don't carry it all by yourself!"
Feeling the old lady's sincere affection, Yun Qianmeng nodded with a smile, then stood up, bowed to the old lady, and walked out!
After leaving Ruilin Courtyard, Qu Changqing stepped forward to prepare the carriage, while Yun Qianmeng took Mu Chun and Mi Tangtang along the corridor to the front yard. At this time, they were passing by the Marquis's Garden, where hundreds of flowers were blooming. Because there was no wind, a layer of mixed floral fragrance floated in the garden!
However, suddenly, a scent of artificial powder wafted towards her, with a hint of rich fragrance, which made Yun Qianmeng frown and look towards the other end of the corridor with clear eyes!
Walking towards them was Qu Yan's eldest daughter, Qu Jingqing. She was wearing a bright red floor-length dress, the hem embroidered with several peonies in bright orange silk thread. Her towering hair was adorned with eight double-disc gold hairpins. The agate-inlaid jade flower pendant on her ear swayed as she walked, giving her an imposing and radiant appearance.
Behind Qu Jingqing were four maids and two old maids, and one could tell at a glance that she was a lady from a noble family!
By now, both parties had already seen each other. Qu Jingqing saw Yun Qianmeng, dressed in simple and elegant clothes, followed by only a maid and a nanny. A sneer appeared in his eyes. Before he even approached, he said, "Isn't this my cousin Meng'er? Your maid is holding a bag. Is she going back to the Prime Minister's Residence? Of course, no matter how good the Fuguo Mansion is, it's not my cousin's home! Even a proper lady like me has moved out. Those ladies from other families naturally don't have the face to stay here anymore!"
Yun Qianmeng listened to the sarcasm in Qu Jingqing's words, but she didn't feel angry or upset. Instead, she greeted her with a smile. "Qianmeng greets my second cousin! I just wonder why my second cousin is in the garden now since she's already moved out of the Marquis' Mansion? Qianmeng just came out of Ruilin Courtyard and Tingyu Pavilion, and I didn't hear that my second cousin would be visiting today!"
Qu Jingqing didn't want Yun Qianmeng to be so sharp-tongued. It was obvious that she had taken the initiative, but when Yun Qianmeng asked her so softly, it seemed that she was the unwelcome person in the Prince of Fuguo's Mansion!
However, Qu Jingqing's parents both deal with money, and she has been exposed to these calculating things since she was a child. Naturally, she would not be easily angered by Yun Qianmeng's words!
Especially after hearing Yun Qianmeng's retort, the anger in her heart gradually calmed down, and she sneered, "Of course I came to pay my respects to the old lady! Although I have moved out, filial piety cannot be hindered by a short distance! Please don't stir up trouble between me and the old lady! But, cousin, you have been a guest at the Prince of the State's residence for more than two months, and I am afraid you have never returned to the Prime Minister's residence to pay your respects to the old lady. If this unfilial thing were to be told to others, I am afraid everyone would point fingers at you and curse you!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Qianmeng laughed softly. The sound of her laughter was as sweet as pearls falling on a plate, and it echoed for a long time in the long and winding corridor!
After laughing, Yun Qianmeng slowly walked up to Qu Jingqing and spoke calmly, "Cousin, you know I wasn't feeling well recently, and Grandmother took pity on me, so she took me to the Marquis' Mansion to recuperate! Grandmother also knew about this and sent someone to comfort me! She didn't blame Meng'er for being rude recently! It's my cousin who makes me laugh. You haven't paid your respects in over a decade, but you're here today in formal attire, so ostentatious, are you just afraid that others won't know your past and present identities?"
Seeing Yun Qianmeng's words, Qu Jingqing seemed to know something about him. A thick layer of defense suddenly appeared in his eyes, and his face instantly darkened. He spoke with hatred, "What do you mean by this, cousin? I used to be a daughter of the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion, and I still am! But there is something else in your words, which has confused me!"
Seeing her pretending to be stupid, Yun Qianmeng just smiled without saying anything. He bowed lightly to the two people behind him and walked past Qu Jingqing and the others to leave!
But Qu Jingqing didn't intend to let her go. He just stood in front of Yun Qianmeng and asked dangerously, "Cousin, please explain something clearly!"
Yun Qianmeng saw her fierce appearance, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, with a hint of contempt hidden in her eyes. However, she also spoke kindly in a low voice: "Third uncle has been running to Prince Chen's Mansion very frequently recently, and he has also brought my cousin along. I believe he has also met with Concubine Yuande several times!"
After saying that, Yun Qianmeng stopped talking, smiled, walked past Qu Jingqing and walked towards the front yard!
After hearing her words, Qu Jingqing suddenly turned around, staring at Yun Qianmeng's back with a sinister look, and did not come back to his senses for a long time!
"I told you to ride in a sedan chair, but you refused to listen. Now you must be tired after walking for so long!" Qu Changqing had already prepared a carriage and was standing beside it waiting for Yun Qianmeng!
Yun Qianmeng smiled and explained in a cheerful mood, "I ran into a dog blocking the road, which delayed me for a while. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!"
Since Qu Changqing is the eldest son of the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion, he naturally knows everything that happens in the mansion. The reason why he did not show up to rescue Yun Qianmeng just now was, on the one hand, he believed that Qu Jingqing was no match for Yun Qianmeng, and on the other hand, he was convinced that Qu Jingqing did not have the courage to do bad things in the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion!
However, seeing that Yun Qianmeng was in a good mood, Qu Changqing also said, "Since it's a dog blocking the road, we won't have to pay attention to it next time!"
Yun Qianmeng listened to him, lowered her head and smiled, then was helped by Mu Chun into the carriage!
"The young lady is so powerful that she made Miss Naqu so angry that she couldn't speak!" As soon as she got on the carriage, Mu Chun smiled happily!
Aunt Mi joked, "I was afraid that Mu Chun would lose her temper and contradict the Second Young Lady, but today she is so calm and composed!"
Hearing this, Mu Chun wrinkled her nose and immediately explained, "I've been following the young lady for so long, so naturally I understand her! Although the Second Young Lady is harsh and arrogant, our young lady's words hit her soft spot, leaving her speechless! Xiaoshuo, do you think what I said is right?"
Yun Qianmeng smiled knowingly when he saw her cute appearance!
Did Qu Jingqing think that no one would know about her low-key presence in Prince Chen's mansion? She didn't even consider that although Prince Chen's mansion was large, it was built in the same capital as other official residences. Prince Chen was a distinguished and noble person. Although she had almost married him as his principal wife before, she had made those daughters of prominent families give up on that idea!
But ever since Prince Chen broke off the engagement, Concubine Yuande would naturally choose women who could help her son succeed as wives and concubines for Prince Chen, and the hearts of those rich girls became active again. There were countless carriages and sedan chairs entering and leaving the main gate and side doors of Prince Chen's mansion every day. Every household was eyeing this piece of fat meat, so how could they let others get there first?
By simply sending someone to inquire around Prince Chen's Mansion, one could find out which carriages stopped at the main gate and which sedan chairs were carried in from the side door every day. How could Qu Jingqing conceal this even if he wanted to?
What's more, seeing her arrogant look today, wanting to compete with others, I know that my third uncle must have climbed up the social ladder, otherwise how could he allow Qu Jingqing to come to the Fuguo Mansion and act so presumptuously!
However, these were just minor matters. Yun Qianmeng was extremely curious about Concubine Hua's miscarriage. "Madam, Concubine Hua had already passed the first three months of her dangerous period. How could such a thing happen?"
Seeing Yun Qianmeng's question, Nanny Mi immediately replied, "The weather is quite cool this morning, so Concubine Hua took her maid to go for a walk in the garden. Coincidentally, Concubine Su was also taking a walk with Nanny Wang and others! The two of them walked towards each other on the goose-stone path in the garden. Concubine Hua relied on the Prime Minister's recent favor to block Concubine Su, while Concubine Su relied on the Prime Minister's feelings for her over the years and refused to give in. Neither of them was willing to give in! Later, Concubine Hua actually mentioned you, young lady, and said that you gave her some good gifts from the Rong Mansion and the Prince of Chu's Mansion last time. Concubine Su was so angry that she slapped her on the spot! Now, Concubine Hua naturally refused to accept it, and the two sides started to fight. Come! I don’t know who bumped into Concubine Su, but she pushed Concubine Hua. As a result, Concubine Hua lost her balance and her belly hit the flower pot in the garden! The servants were all scared and hurriedly carried Concubine Hua back to Fuliu Courtyard! When Concubine Liu called a doctor, the child was already dead! Concubine Hua wanted to die, and yelled for people to carry her to the gate of Fenghe Garden. She opened her mouth and cursed at the yard! Don’t mention how ugly the words were! Miss, this daughter from a poor family is really not presentable! She just got favored, and she relied on the piece of meat in her belly to show off, not knowing how many people were jealous of her in secret! "
After listening to Aunt Mi's retelling, Yun Qianmeng nodded slightly and spoke slowly, "Madam Hua is indeed a fool! But Su Qing is smart! I'm afraid Su Qing was used as a pawn in today's incident! Has anyone else entered or left the mansion today?"
Mi Ji Mu thought about it, then suddenly realized what was going on. She immediately said, "Pan Lan returned to the Prime Minister's residence today to visit Su Qing. Could it be that Miss suspected it was her?"
Yun Qianmeng gave an enigmatic smile and asked, "Why don't you doubt her? The incident with her beloved must have made Panlan jealous of Su Qing! Besides, didn't we just hear from her beloved that Panlan already had a lover, but was forced to be given to Su Yuan as a concubine by Su Qing? This humiliation, coupled with Panlan's long time with Su Qing, makes her ruthless and merciless. How could she not be proficient in this method of borrowing a knife to kill someone?"
After hearing her explanation, Aunt Mi immediately felt that it was very possible!
However, Yun Qianmeng was very curious about Liu Hanyu's attitude at the time, so she continued to ask, "When did Madam Liu get the news? And when did she invite the doctor to Fuliu Courtyard?"
Seeing the smile in Yun Qianmeng's eyes deepen, she thought carefully and replied, "As early as when the two sides started fighting, a little girl went to report it! However, Concubine Liu only showed up after Concubine Hua got into trouble! And I waited for half an incense stick of time before I saw the doctor enter Fuliu Courtyard!"
"It seems that she is also unwilling to accept it!" After this incident, Su Qing will definitely be neglected by Yun Xuanzhi, and Concubine Hua will probably have no chance to regain his favor in the future. Only Liu Hanyu will reap the benefits without losing a single soldier!
If she hadn't deliberately delayed calling a doctor, the baby in Aunt Hua's belly wouldn't have been miscarried so quickly!
The carriage arrived smoothly at the gate of the Xiang Mansion. After Yun Qianmeng got off and said goodbye to Qu Changqing, Concubine Liu immediately came to greet her. "Miss, you are finally back! I have been waiting for you for a long time!"
Yun Qianmeng looked at her worried expression and smiled faintly, "What happened to make Auntie so worried? Could it be that the maids didn't serve her well enough?"
Madam Liu knew that Madam Mi must have told Yun Qianmeng everything about Madam Hua, and with Yun Qianmeng's intelligence, she must have figured it all out long ago. So she stopped hiding it and leaned closer to Yun Qianmeng and whispered, "Miss, I did have some selfish motives at the time! However, they are all the Prime Minister's favorites. If I rush out rashly, I'm afraid I'll be the only one to suffer!"
Yun Qianmeng saw a hint of grievance on her face, and since Liu Hanyu was telling the truth, she didn't blame her too much. She also knew that Concubine Hua had been getting more and more presumptuous recently. If she hadn't calculated that Liu Hanyu wouldn't dare to do anything to her, she wouldn't have been so arrogant at the gate of Fenghe Garden. She sighed slightly and said helplessly, "Forget it, let's go to Fenghe Garden first! I want to see how powerful Concubine Hua is! By the way, does father know about this? When will he return home?"
"I've already asked Butler Zhao to rush to the palace to inform the Prime Minister. I'm afraid he will be back in an incense stick of time!" When Liu Hanyu saw that Yun Qianmeng agreed to go to Fenghe Garden, her face suddenly lit up with joy. She waved for the sedan chair to be brought over, helped Yun Qianmeng sit in it, and went straight to Fenghe Garden!
However, before they reached the gate of Fenghe Garden, they heard a shrill voice shouting non-stop, and the words that came out of it made everyone frown!
"Stop the sedan!" Yun Qianmeng ordered softly, and Mu Chun immediately helped her out of the sedan. Several people stood at the corner and looked at a woman covered with a thin blanket sitting on a couch under the scorching sun not far away. She put one hand on her waist and pointed at the gate of Fenghe Garden with the other hand, cursing loudly, which attracted the maids and servants passing by to stop and watch!
As more and more people came, the woman with messy hair cursed more and more vigorously and harshly, causing everyone to look at her with disgust!
Yun Qianmeng saw that Concubine Hua was becoming less and less charming. Even though her feelings about losing her child were understandable, she had already walked into the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion. How could she be so unrestrained? She cursed without even thinking and blurted out foul language. Not to mention these unmarried girls and maids, even the older women couldn't help but blush when they heard her curse so harshly!
For a moment, people's original sympathy for Concubine Hua gradually turned to disgust. Some maids even whispered that she was scolding so vigorously, which didn't seem like someone who had just had a miscarriage. She was afraid that her previous pregnancy was fake...
At this moment, the originally closed door of Fenghe Garden suddenly opened, and Panlan, dressed as a concubine, walked out. Concubine Hua immediately sat up straight and was about to pounce on Panlan. Fortunately, the maids and servants beside her stopped her with their bodies, otherwise there would be another fight!
However, Pan Lan looked at Concubine Hua's nonsense with a cold eye, and drove her away with a bit of disgust, "Concubine Hua, do you see clearly where we are? How dare you make such a fuss here? If the Prime Minister finds out, you will be in big trouble!"
Pan Lan's voice was neither loud nor soft, but it was heard clearly by everyone watching around. Those who had just wanted to laugh at Su Qing, after considering the importance Su Qing held in Yun Xuanzhi's heart and Su Qing's previous methods of dealing with things, all dispersed in fear!
When those people turned around, they saw the eldest lady standing not far away and saw the scene just now. They were all trembling in their hearts. They bowed respectfully to Yun Qianmeng and fled from this place of trouble!
Aunt Hua was furious when she saw that the crowd that had just gathered was dismissed by Pan Lan with just a few words. Just as she was about to explode, she saw Pan Lan looking behind her and then bowing respectfully, "This servant greets the young lady!"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Hua turned around abruptly. Seeing Yun Qianmeng walking towards her with graceful lotus steps, her heart tightened for no reason. But then she remembered that the eldest lady had given her all the things from the Rong Mansion and the Prince Chu Mansion, and she burst into tears again without any hesitation, "This servant greets the eldest lady! The eldest lady, please make a decision for me, for my dead child!"
Yun Qianmeng was annoyed to see her so unrestrained and only intent on causing trouble, but her eyes were clear and she said in a slightly cold voice, "Why can't you just talk it out? Why do you have to make it known to everyone in the Prime Minister's Mansion? How do you servants do your job? The master is still sick, and you let her come out and act like a fool with disheveled clothes and messy hair. How can you be a servant? Do you want me to send someone over right now to buy you off?"
The maids and servants around Concubine Hua originally thought that Yun Qianmeng was easy to bully. They looked at the young lady who had been recuperating for more than two months with a mocking attitude, and were all arrogant and did not even greet her!
But at this time, Yun Qianmeng's harsh accusations scared them so much that they started shaking all over. When they heard that Yun Qianmeng was going to call human traffickers, they knelt down on their knees without any dignity, crying and begging Yun Qianmeng not to sell them out to the prime minister's mansion!
After all, although they followed a concubine, a concubine was still half a master after all. Moreover, Concubine Hua had done well herself and had won the Prime Minister's favor in just a few months, which made life easier for these servants! Plus, working in the Prime Minister's residence was a very respectable thing to say. If they were sold again, the buyer would definitely not buy them after hearing that they came from the Prime Minister's residence!
Thinking of this, the maids and servants' cries and pleas for mercy became louder, and actually drowned out Concubine Hua's voice!
At this time, Aunt Hua was also stunned. She thought that the eldest lady sent her gifts to curry favor with her, but now it seems that the eldest lady does not like her very much, otherwise why would she scold her servant like that?
After analyzing the situation this way, Concubine Hua felt that she was being bullied by the people in the Prime Minister's Mansion. She no longer cared about the etiquette of respect and inferiority. She sat on the soft couch, slapped her thigh and cried loudly, "That heartless person, she was jealous of me even though she was pregnant! Now, she has killed my child, and she can sleep soundly! This vicious woman will not die a good death. Even if her child is born, it will definitely be an idiot! I curse her to die a bad death and let her baby die in the womb! Miss, you will definitely not get any good reward for helping that bitch..."
"How dare you!" But before Aunt Hua finished cursing, a roar came from a distance!
Yun Qianmeng knew without looking back that it was Yun Xuanzhi who happened to arrive. A group of people hurriedly saluted Yun Xuanzhi in shock and fear, and the expression on Concubine Hua's face was so colorful. After a series of rainbow colors rolled over, only a pale color was left!
"Prime Minister, this servant..."
...Pa! Concubine Hua wanted to explain, but Yun Xuanzhi rushed over and slapped her. Then, his face filled with anger, he shouted, "Are they all dead? You can't even save a child, and now you dare to accuse and curse the young lady! Don't you even consider your own status? Do you think you can send the young lady? I think you have eaten a bear heart and a leopard's courage! Butler Zhao, send someone to drive this Concubine Hua out of the Prime Minister's Mansion!"
Concubine Hua was stunned by Yun Xuanzhi's slap, but when she heard the word... drive out, she immediately rolled off the couch desperately, hugged Yun Xuanzhi's legs and cried loudly, "Prime Minister, it was this servant's fault! I shouldn't have been disrespectful to the eldest lady! But I am also innocent. If Concubine Su hadn't deliberately pushed me, how could I have lost the child? Prime Minister, think about it, this servant's child is more than three months old, and the placenta has long been stable. If Concubine Su hadn't deliberately pushed me, how could the child be lost so easily! Prime Minister, this servant has served you for a long time, please be kind and don't drive this servant out of the Prime Minister's residence!"
As she spoke, Concubine Hua crawled in front of Yun Qianmeng again, kowtowed and apologized. Finally, as if she was afraid of being dragged away by Butler Zhao, she hugged Yun Qianmeng's thighs tightly and cried, "Miss, today I was blinded by greed. Just treat everything I said as bullshit. Don't hold it against me! I lost my child, so I'm naturally sad. That's why I said the wrong thing! Please speak for me. Don't let the Prime Minister drive me away. I will repay you in my next life by working like a slave!"
Yun Qianmeng saw that she changed her attitude faster than turning the pages of a book, and couldn't help but sigh at the ancient woman's ability to cry and complain!
However, if Concubine Hua were kicked out of the Prime Minister's residence at this moment, Su Qing would probably be the one who would be proud. Yun Qianmeng looked down at Concubine Hua, who was crying miserably, and saw that her white skirt was still stained with red. She said, "Father, Concubine Hua didn't mean it! If the pain of losing her son hadn't temporarily made her lose her mind, I'm afraid she wouldn't be like this! Besides, if she was kicked out of the Prime Minister's residence like this, what would the people say? I'm afraid they would say that father is unfaithful. It's better to let her recover first! The most important thing for us now is to find out what exactly happened! Concubine Liu, with such a big thing happening, why didn't you send someone to inform Grandmother? With her around, how could the backyard be so chaotic?"
Liu Hanyu was suddenly asked a question, and seeing Yun Xuanzhi's sharp gaze piercing her, she immediately stood up and whispered, "I sent a maid to inform the old lady a long time ago, but today she is entertaining a few young ladies from other residences with the fourth young lady, and she said she has no time to deal with this matter! I have no choice but to send people to the Marquis' Mansion and the Imperial Palace respectively to invite the eldest young lady and the Prime Minister back!"
Yun Xuanzhi was already furious because his concubines had fought for his favor and caused him to lose a child. When he heard Liu Hanyu talk about the old lady's attitude, he felt his heart chilled.
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