Mingyu was puzzled. Why was she in such a hurry? There must be some conspiracy. So she asked, "I wonder what business the Empress has with you?"
"Her Majesty the Empress is concerned about the Consort and has sent me to come and see her," Lingxiu said.
Mingyu looked displeased. He was just a servant by the Empress's side, how dare he speak to her like that! Not a single word of truth came out, only polite words.
But she couldn't get angry. As the saying goes, even when beating a dog, you have to consider its owner. The Empress and Hongli's mother were mortal enemies. She couldn't get too entangled with the Empress's people, lest she get into trouble, which would not only be bad for herself but also affect Hongli.
"Aunt Lingxiu, please remember to give my regards to Her Majesty the Empress when you get back, and wish her a long and healthy life," Mingyu said, feigning generosity.
Lingxiu smiled faintly: "Thank you for your understanding, Madam. I will definitely convey your words. Her Majesty the Empress will be happy, especially since Madam is so filial."
Mingyu was too lazy to play along with her anymore. She waved her hand and told the head housekeeper to take Lingxiu out.
After Lingxiu left, Mingyu felt a little unhappy. "I know even if you don't say it. The Empress sent someone to see Consort Xueying. Isn't it because she wants to say that Prince has not yet consummated his marriage with his niece? Is she here to put pressure on him? It must be that bitch Xueying who went to the Empress to put pressure on Hongli and herself."
Mingyu clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her flesh, but she felt no pain at all; her heart was filled with disgust for Xueying.
Mingyu thought to herself, "I originally wanted to keep you as a concubine, but now that you've forced me, don't blame me for taking action against you."
Lingxiu arrived at the East Courtyard and met Xueying.
When A'luo saw Lingxiu, she quickly went inside to tell Xueying, "Consort, look who's here."
Xueying looked up and was surprised to see Lingxiu. She was a little shocked by Lingxiu's arrival.
"Aunt Lingxiu, what brings you here?" Xueying said in surprise.
Lingxiu walked up to her and bowed, saying, "May you be blessed, Madam."
Xueying helped her up and said, "We've known each other for many years, there's no need for formalities."
Lingxiu smiled faintly: "The Princess Consort is still as gentle and intelligent as ever."
Xueying didn't respond to her flattery, but instead asked directly, "Did your aunt send you here for something?"
Her bright eyes swept around the room: "Consort, please dismiss your attendants."
Xueying frowned: "Just say it directly. They are all my confidantes and would never betray me, so you don't need to hold back."
However, Lingxiu insisted: "Please understand, Madam, this is the Empress's will. Please do not make things difficult for me, Consort."
Xueying felt a little resistant. In fact, she had long disapproved of the Empress's actions and had gradually fallen in love with Hongli. When the Empress sent Lingxiu this time, she had already guessed that she was probably sent to do something that would harm Hongli, otherwise she wouldn't have been told to dismiss everyone. She loved Hongli, so she could not do anything to harm him. However, she could not express these feelings to anyone.
Xueying said to Aluozuiying and the others, "You can go out first. I'll call you if I need anything."
After everyone had left, Lingxiu took out the letter: "This was given to me by Her Majesty the Empress to give to the Consort, and she specifically stated that only the Consort can see it."
Xueying took the letter, cut open the envelope, pulled out the letter inside, and carefully read it.
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