Chapter 18 But there are other purposes

It was the first time that Xia Shuyi met such an honest person, and for a moment she didn't know how to respond.

"I intend to tell Concubine De that there is nothing unusual about your behavior. Do you think this answer is okay?" Zhuang Yuming asked tentatively.

[No, no, no, don't do that. Just tell her that there is an evil spirit here.]

[I want to see what she is up to.]

Lu Li is very bored now and is hoping someone will come and find something to do.

When she was in Taohuayuan, she had heard the storyteller tell this kind of intrigue and scheming countless times. She was familiar with it! She could do it! She could do it!

The corners of Xia Shuyi's mouth twitched.

"It's only possible to be a thief for a thousand days, but it's not possible to be on guard against thieves for a thousand days. Since she has already determined that I have cat pee, she won't believe you if you say there is no cat pee. You might as well say this."

She thought for a moment and then expressed her thoughts.

[My mother is truly the smartest person in the world! ]

[Mr. Zhuang, please do as my mother says. I will ensure you many years of prosperity and wealth.]

Lu Li clapped her hands, trying to get their attention.

Zhuang Yuming: Princess, can’t you protect me for a few more years?

But she changed her mind and decided that one should not be too greedy, and a few years would be good.

As long as Concubine De falls, nothing will happen to her as she behaves herself.

"I understand. I will definitely do as your Majesty orders." She responded respectfully.

"Well, thank you for your hard work. If there is anything, please ask someone to deliver a message to Caiwei, the palace maid who sweeps the floor, through the small gate on the west side of the Weiyang Palace." Xia Shuying instructed.

"Yes." Zhuang Yuming responded and left.

The next day, she went to see Concubine De as Xia Shuyi had said.

"You said that something is wrong in Weiyang Palace?" Defei sat up straight.

"Yes." Zhuang Yuming showed a look of horror.

In order to play this role well, she practiced many times in front of her personal maid last night, and only then did she perfectly grasp the essence of this expression.

"The little princess is only over a month old, but she can actually speak and talk to Xia Zhaoyi! As soon as I entered, they became quiet. Later, Xia Zhaoyi handed me tea, but I didn't dare to drink it, so I took a small sip and quietly poured the rest on the handkerchief. Afterwards, I felt dizzy and my body felt very comfortable, as if I was floating on the clouds. If my maid hadn't pinched me to wake me up, I would probably have forgotten what you told me to do." Zhuang Yuming continued to talk nonsense in a serious manner.

Concubine De was very frightened.

Normal babies will not be able to speak simple words until at least ten months old, and will not be able to speak fluently until they are at least one year old.

Lu Li is only one month old, but she can actually talk to Xia Shuyi fluently. She is definitely a monster!

Also, there must be something wrong with the tea that Xia Shuyi gave me.

Defei felt that she had found the truth. It must be that tea that made the emperor linger, so he went to Weiyang Palace one after another.

"You go back first, don't act rashly, and wait for my orders. If there is anything, remember to tell me at any time." After being frightened, Concubine De waved her hand and asked someone to give Zhuang Yuming a handful of silver coins.

Zhuang Yuming thanked him and left.

As soon as she left Fuhua Palace, she couldn't help but complain: "Xia Zhaoyi gave me gold melon seeds, but you gave me a few coins, who would do anything with you?"

Concubine De is really searching.

Fortunately, she chose to stand on Xia Zhaoyi's side.

Recalling Defei's previous expression, Zhuang Yuming smiled with a gloating look on his face.

Empress Defei has been hooked, she is doomed.

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Weiyang Palace is now the most watched place in the entire harem.

It was no secret that Zhuang Yuming went to pay a visit to Xia Shuyi; all the concubines in the palace knew about it.

They also wanted to visit Xia Shuyi in Weiyang Palace.

But Xia Shuyi refused everyone's visit, saying that she was exhausted from the full-moon banquet and the little princess was not feeling well, so she would not see any guests.

Many people felt frustrated that they were a step too late and could not get on Xia Zhaoyi's big ship.

Xia Shuyi's refusal to meet the guests deepened Defei's suspicion.

"She must have been caught by Concubine Zhuang that day. She was afraid that someone would discover her secret later, so she refused to see guests." Qingqiu, the maid of Concubine De, made a clear analysis.

"Well, what you said makes sense." Concubine De nodded.

"I have to find a way to expose her in front of the emperor."

She started making preparations in secret.

Xia Shuying learned from Zhuang Yuming that Concubine De believed what she said and would probably target her next.

She was not panicked because she had a daughter.

Her daughter knows everything, and with her daughter around, nothing will happen to her.

What she has to do is to respond to all changes by remaining unchanged.

After waiting for several days, Concubine De remained quiet and there was no movement. Instead, Concubine Xian Qu Zhiwei sent someone to invite her to visit the Yanxi Palace.

What did Concubine Xian want her to do?

Could it be that Concubine De and Concubine Xian have joined forces to deal with her together?

Xia Shuyi instinctively wanted to refuse, but Lu Li heard it and insisted on going.

[Go ahead, go ahead, mother, I want to go. ]

[I'm going to get sick from staying in Weiyang Palace every day! ]

Lu Li started crying.

She loves the hustle and bustle the most, and it is really painful for her to be confined to one place. This is also the reason why she has been practicing meditation for so many years.

She wanted to transform into a human form and travel farther instead of staying in Peach Blossom Abyss every day.

Seeing that she wanted to go out so much, Xia Shuyi had no choice but to take her with him.

This child can't sit still. You might as well take her out for a walk.

So the mother and daughter went to Yanxi Palace together.

"Your concubine pays homage to Her Majesty the Concubine Xian." Xia Shuyi held her daughter and bowed to Her Majesty the Concubine Xian.

"There's no need to be polite between you and me, sisters." Qu Zhi smiled and helped her up.

Her sudden closeness did not relax Xia Shuyi, but made her even more nervous.

After all, those who are diligent in doing nothing are either treacherous or thieves.

"The reason I called you here today is mainly to meet Xiaojiu." Qu Zhiwei's smile was a little bitter.

"You know, I have been in the palace for decades and have no children. I saw Xiaojiu that day and we got along well, so I wanted to see her again."

Seeing Xia Shuyi showing a trace of worry, she hurriedly said: "You don't have to worry, I will not compete with you for the child. If I really wanted to raise someone else's child, I would have taken action when Concubine Xie wanted to take the third prince away."

"I just think Xiaojiu is a blessed child. I will hug her, and maybe in some time, I will be able to have a child too." At the end, her voice was choked with sobs.

[Mother, let the beautiful aunt hug me! ]

Lu Li raised her hand, signaling them to hug.

As a woman, Xia Shuyi could understand Concubine Xian’s loss.

It was very miserable for a woman in the harem to have no children. In addition, Lu Li took the initiative to ask for a hug, so Xia Shuyi realized that Concubine Xian should be safe.

"My lady, look, this child is reaching out his hands for you to hold him."

Qu Zhiwei was surprised and happy. She didn't expect Lu Li to be willing to let her hold her. She carefully held the little guy in her arms.

In fact, she invited Xia Shuying and her daughter here today not only because Lu Likeai wanted to see her, but also for other purposes.