"However, with the Emperor keeping such a close watch on her, how are we supposed to send her a message?"
Rong Yuhuan seemed very troubled, staring intently at a certain spot, looking like she was seriously thinking.
Jiang Wuyou looked at her like this and a wicked smile appeared on his lips. Although he quickly put it down, it was still clearly seen by Bicui, who came in to deliver the message.
"This servant apologizes to both of you, but Aunt Li from the Empress Dowager's side has arrived and says she wants to see our master."
After listening to Bi Cui's story, Jiang Wuyou felt a little regretful, because she really wanted to use Rong Yuhuan to harm Liu Lingxi, but she was interrupted.
"Little sister, this..."
"Go ahead, sister, be careful."
The two rose to bid farewell, and Jiang Wuyou took the opportunity to whisper again.
"Sister, please don't forget what I just said."
"Okay, thank you, sister."
After Rong Yuhuan left Yongshou Palace, Jiang Wuyou unrestrainedly revealed an evil smile and a look full of determination in his eyes.
Haha, my dear sister, I really hope you can still laugh that day!
*
On the palace road.
Rong Yuhuan, who was walking towards Cining Palace, no longer had the gloomy look she had just had, and her steps returned to their usual composure.
Bi Cui, who was supporting her, remembered what she had just seen and was very worried, so she whispered a reminder.
"Master, there's something wrong with that Consort Jiang."
"I know."
"master?"
Bi Cui was genuinely surprised. She knew it was because Jiang Wuyou had given himself away in front of her, but how did her master know?
Rong Yuhuan seemed to see the doubt in her eyes, and because she was in a good mood, she spoke up to answer it for her.
"The calculation in her eyes is so obvious, how could I not see it? I'd be a fool to look at anyone else. But knowing her calculations makes things easier."
"Your Majesty is wise. We shall report this to the Empress Dowager immediately."
Rong Yuhuan glanced at Bi Cui, who was siding with outsiders, and a murderous glint flashed in her eyes.
I never imagined the Empress Dowager's reach was so far. Humph, she'll chop them all off sooner or later.
But now is not the time to dwell on that. Jiang Wuyou's malice towards her is plain for all to see. Her aunt probably won't protect her this time.
This person is ruthless, and the late Empress Jiang is giving her advice; she can't rest easy until she resolves the situation soon.
As for leaving the palace and escaping, she never even considered it.
Not to mention that the Rong family were followers of Sheng Changling and even gained merit by following the emperor, they had long been irreconcilable with the late emperor.
Speaking for herself, Consort Rong of Sheng Changling, even if she has never been favored by the emperor, and has not even seen the emperor's face more than a few times, so what?
She had long been branded, and unless she could win the favor of those in power like Liu, she would have been thrown into prison to fend for herself.
She had never seen a woman like Liu Shi who could bewitch three men in a row, all of whom were men of extremely high status.
Rong Yuhuan didn't think she had that much ability, so this time, she and the entire Rong family were definitely going to stand on Sheng Changling's side!
Jiang Wuyou even tried to persuade her to run away. Ha, if she really did that, she'd probably be the first one to be punished!
That's despicable; such a person cannot be allowed to live.
Thinking of this, Rong Yuhuan's conviction grew stronger, and she suddenly tightened her grip on Bi Cui's hand, causing the person beside her to cry out in pain.
"master?"
"Are you alright? Let's hurry and go see the Empress Dowager."
Bicui wanted to ask something more, but upon hearing the words "Empress Dowager," she suppressed all her doubts and quickened her pace.
The group soon arrived at Cining Palace.
Cining Palace.
The sun is shining brightly now, it's warm spring in March, and a gentle breeze is blowing.
The sunlight wasn't too bright, so when Rong Yuhuan entered, the first thing she saw was Empress Dowager Rong lying under a peach tree, rocking gently in a sandalwood rocking chair, with palace servants diligently fanning her.
It was all so peaceful; you couldn't tell that Empress Dowager Rong used to be so domineering and autocratic.
Rong Yuhuan dared not look too closely. She was not very close to this aunt, so she had to always remember her status to avoid doing anything impolite and losing the Empress Dowager's favor.
"This concubine, Rong, greets Your Majesty the Empress Dowager. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
"You've arrived. Please have a seat."
"This concubine thanks Your Majesty the Empress Dowager."
After Rong Yuhuan sat down, she realized that the Empress Dowager hadn't even blinked, still lying in the rocking chair, enjoying the service of the palace servants.
She opened her mouth, but ultimately kept it closed, saying nothing.
"The servants said you just came from Yongshou Palace. Were you visiting Consort Jiang?"
Empress Dowager Rong was pleased with Rong Yuhuan's quietness, and could tell that her niece was not unreasonable, so she was happy to give her a kind look.
Only then did she raise her hand, signaling the people below to stop, and she was helped to sit up.
Empress Dowager Rong looked at her niece, who had a scholarly air about her, and realized that she remembered the rules, so she knew that she was a person with her own mind and would not lose her composure in a panic.
Rong Yuhuan nodded, curtsied, and then took a letter from her sleeve and handed it to the aunt beside the Empress Dowager.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. This is a letter my father wrote to me. It talks about the mutiny. On a whim, he went to Consort Jiang to ask if she had heard anything."
Empress Dowager Rong did not take the letter. It wasn't that she didn't want to read it, but that there was no need for her to; she already knew what it contained.
It can be said that Rong Yuhuan was surrounded by her own spies, and she could receive news of any slight movement on Rong Yuhuan's side.
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