"Putting the issue of the medicine aside for now, have you found the mastermind behind this?"
“This servant investigated and found that it was related to Consort Yu, and then to Consort Xi. Both are possible.”
"Then, do you think it is Consort Yu or Consort Xi?"
After thinking for a moment, Chen Mama said, "I think it's more likely to be Consort Xi."
Jia Yue smiled. She had a clear understanding of Chen Mama's abilities. She was able to find out all this in just one day. She truly deserved to be the person trained by the previous champion.
Thank you, Your Majesty!
"Thank you for your hard work in investigating these matters, Granny."
"It is all my duty. I failed to notice that the Sixth Prince's wet nurse had been drugged. It was my dereliction of duty. I am grateful to Your Majesty for giving me the opportunity to redeem myself."
"It's all intentional, how can you blame the old woman! It can only be said that the person behind the scenes is really vicious! By the way, I heard that the Fifth Prince's first birthday celebration didn't go very smoothly. It's said that when he was in the Prince's residence, Consort Xi and Consort Yu took turns raising the child. I'm quite curious about what Consort Xi and Consort Yu did in the Prince's residence."
Granny Chen's eyes lit up instantly, understanding what Jia Yue meant.
“This servant does know a few people who once served in the Prince’s residence.”
“Then I will trouble you, Granny. I have met the Fifth Prince. He is a healthy child, but he can’t sit still. Compared to the Fourth Prince, he seems a bit more mischievous. Consort Yu is friendly to me. If the Fifth Prince has really fallen into some kind of scheme, I cannot let Consort Yu remain so ignorant.”
Granny Chen smiled and said, "Your Highness is absolutely right."
No mother doesn't want her child to be smart and successful.
Consort Yu and Consort Xi gave birth one after the other, but the evaluations of their children were vastly different. One was intelligent, and the other was unruly. Would Consort Yu really be content with this?
Even if she is truly willing, what if she finds out that her son has been tricked?
As for whether the Fifth Prince was truly framed, Jia Yue didn't know, but she would have to investigate. However, the truth didn't matter; she would ensure that there could only be one truth.
Regardless of the historical relationship between Consort Xi and Consort Yu, in this harem, she is determined to make them enemies.
That evening, Yinzhen naturally came to Jiayue's place.
It was clear that Yinzhen was very happy. He patted Jiayue's hand and said, "You gave me a good son. Hongzhao is very tall, and you are very good too."
"Your Majesty, you are drunk."
"I'm not drunk, I'm just happy. In the past, Father Emperor only had my second brother's child in his heart. If Father Emperor could see Hongzhao, he would surely be happy too..."
Jia Yue knew that he was probably really drunk.
Yinzhen was an emperor, but he was not initially raised to be one. In a way, Kangxi was like a high mountain, and Yinzhen longed to climb over that mountain and gain its approval.
But the mountain cannot speak.
Those unfulfilled desires and longings of the past... can only be murmured a few times when one is drunk.
Jia Yue quickly coaxed the person to sleep.
The next day, when Jia Yue woke up, Yin Zhen had already left. Soon, Hong Zhao and her rewards arrived, which were very valuable.
"Your Highness, these were all personally delivered by Eunuch Su!"
Jia Yue looked at those things, her gaze finally settling on a Buddha statue.
"This white jade Guanyin is quite rare; was it also a gift from the Emperor?"
She had no interest in worshipping Buddha, and Yinzhen knew this. Logically speaking, this thing shouldn't have been sent to her.
"Your Majesty, this was sent by the Imperial Household Department."
"I am not fond of worshipping Buddha, so it's a pity that this Guanyin statue is left with me. I remember that Consort Xi seemed to have a particular fondness for burning incense and worshipping Buddha, didn't she?"
"Your Majesty remembers correctly, Consort Xi was very devout in her worship of Buddha."
"In that case, this Guanyin statue seems more suitable to be given to Consort Xi. Yesterday was Hongzhao's first birthday, and the first birthday celebration went smoothly. All the sisters in the palace gave him generous gifts. Today, I received a generous reward from the Emperor, so I should return the favor. Consort Xi's gift was especially lavish. This Guanyin statue doesn't need to be put into storage. Just register it and give it directly to Consort Xi later. It can also be considered my return gift."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Next, Jia Yue selected some gifts from the bestowed gifts that wouldn't go wrong, and first went to Consort Nian's place.
Of course, she couldn't see Consort Nian, who was still in confinement after childbirth, so she stayed behind to return the gift.
Next was Consort Qi. The two didn't have much to say to each other, exchanged a few sarcastic remarks, and then Jia Yue came out.
"Let's go, it's time to go to Consort Xi's place."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Consort Xi was unaware that Jia Yue was coming. She was startled when she heard the palace servants announce her arrival. In fact, she hadn't slept well the night before.
She repeatedly asked her confidante if she was sure she had successfully drugged the Sixth Prince's wet nurse. Eventually, even the confidante herself became unsure.
Exhausted. She had only been awake for a short while when she heard Jia Yue arrive. Feeling guilty, she was naturally startled.
"Why is Consort Jing here?"
"This servant just received news that Consort Jing has sent return gifts to all the ladies! She said it was to express her gratitude for the generous gifts given to the Sixth Prince. She had already visited Consort Nian and Consort Qi."
Consort Xi frowned. She had a feeling that the visitor was up to no good, but she was very confident in her arrangements.
Jia Yue didn't mention that the Sixth Prince was drugged, which must mean she had no evidence. Perhaps she was testing him?
Consort Xi thought so.
As long as she doesn't show any signs of guilt, everything will be fine.
"Please invite Consort Jing in! In a moment, brew the sparrow tongue tea that His Majesty bestowed upon you."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
As soon as she entered, Jia Yue smiled and curtsied, saying, "Greetings, Consort Xi."
“Sister Jingpin, there’s no need for such formalities. Please sit down. Manao, quickly serve Jingpin tea.”
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