Chapter 78 Do You Recognize This?
Bai Wutong thought about it over and over again but couldn't find a good solution.
Now there are spies everywhere in Zhaochun Palace.
They are Jin Zhi's people, the emperor's people, and even secret guards. Even if she wants to do something, she is powerless.
But she was unwilling to just stay here and watch Jin Weige and the emperor live in harmony and love.
Bai Wutong sat up and said, "Chan'er, accompany me for a walk."
"My lady, are you going out?"
"Yes, I feel bored staying in Zhaochun Palace all day long. I need to go out and relax."
Chan'er quickly took out the moon-white embroidered cape and said, "My lady, it's cold today. Please be careful and don't catch a cold."
As soon as the two of them left the house, Yunxiang stepped forward and blocked their way, "My queen, you are not in good health and you are pregnant with the royal heir, so it is better for you not to go out."
Bai Wutong said in a tired voice, "You can't let me stay here forever without being able to go out, right? If you are worried, just follow me."
Having said this, Yunxiang didn't know what to say and could only follow behind.
A group of three people stepped out of Zhaochun Palace.
It was still the same as usual outside, except that there were no more colorful flowers, only dead branches and fallen leaves.
"Winter comes so quickly." Bai Wutong still remembers that when he and A Niang first came to the capital, it was still the hottest summer. In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.
Chan'er supported her, "My queen, by the end of this month, it will probably snow, and the palace will be very beautiful. It will be hard in winter, but you are pregnant, so the charcoal basin and the brazier must be brought to you first."
In the past, she was not smart enough and had always been a second-class palace maid. Working in winter is tiring and cold. She was in relatively good health. Some of the other girls had frostbite, and no matter how painful it was, they had to endure it and apply some cheap medicine powder.
In comparison, life today is so good.
When the palace servants around saw Bai Wutong coming out, they all hurriedly bowed to him. Even after he walked out, they still stood on tiptoe to look.
"That's Concubine Zhao. She's really as thin as outsiders say. I don't understand why the emperor likes her."
"Be careful with your words. I am pregnant with the only heir to the throne. No matter how thin she is, she is the most favored one right now."
Before they knew it, the three of them had arrived at Yue Xin Pavilion.
This place is close to Tingxue Lake and is extremely beautiful in winter. Even if it is very cold, the concubines are willing to come here from time to time to relax and enjoy the scenery. It’s just that it’s not the right time yet, and it’s a bit depressed.
Chan'er spread out the mat and Bai Wutong sat on the stone bench to rest.
I quietly looked at the lake surface which had not yet frozen for a while, and then I heard a sound not far away.
"I asked you to work but you didn't do it properly, and you even dared to report it to your aunt. I think you really deserve a beating!"
"Today I'll let you know what happens if you file a complaint!"
Bai Wutong looked towards the distance, where the satin warehouse should be.
I guess some palace maids started a quarrel.
She didn't want to pay attention to it, but unexpectedly, the noise over there became louder and louder.
"You still dare to hide, sister will give you a slap, just take it!"
"Hold her down quickly, don't let her run away."
Bai Wutong was feeling annoyed, so he simply stood up and walked towards the voice.
Chan'er and Yunxiang hurriedly followed, "Madam, please don't go. It's just a small fight. Don't offend you again. I always see this kind of thing when I'm not with you."
After passing through a small archway, you will reach the back of the satin warehouse.
There was a small square courtyard here, and several palace maids were surrounding a man, beating and scolding him.
The beaten palace maid was lying on the ground, with half of her face exposed and a slap mark very conspicuous.
"What are you doing?" Chan'er stepped forward quickly and shouted, "Stop it, our queen is resting in Yuexin Pavilion, and I heard you guys quarreling here. If you disturb the royal heir in the queen's belly, I'll see what you will do!"
When they heard this, they were so scared that they immediately knelt on the ground and begged for mercy.
"I have met Concubine Zhao. She was the one who stole something. We couldn't stand it, so we taught her a lesson. We also wanted to teach her a lesson so that she wouldn't steal again in the future."
"I didn't steal anything." The maid on the ground spoke weakly. She struggled to get up, her expression stubborn, "I have never touched a single needle or thread of another person!"
Bai Wutong looked at her steadily.
This person seems familiar...as if I've seen him somewhere before.
She thought about it carefully and suddenly thought of a person - the deceased Concubine Xu.
This person was among the palace maids who followed her that day.
Unexpectedly, although she saved her life, her life was so miserable.
Bai Wutong's heart moved, and he said, "You all retreat, you stay."
Several palace maids hurriedly thanked the emperor and left very quickly.
But after a while, the injured palace maid was the only one left.
She seemed ready to be punished, kneeling quietly.
Bai Wutong asked softly, "What's your name?"
"My name is Yingchun."
"What a good name. My residence is called Zhaochun Palace. Why don't you follow me in the future?"
Yingchun looked up, not understanding why Bai Wutong wanted to accept her. But no matter what the reason was, she would not agree.
She knocked her head heavily on the ground and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Madam Zhaopin. I'm sorry I can't agree to this. The master I served before has passed away. I will not serve anyone in the future, so as not to bring disaster."
In fact, her loyalty was given to Concubine Xu.
There will never be another person like you in this life.
"I don't care about this. Any disaster is just nonsense from outsiders. Chan'er, go to my room and get something. Bring some medicine with you."
Chan'er nodded in agreement and left quickly.
Bai Wutong asked Yunxiang to help Yingchun up, and they went to the Yuexin Pavilion together.
A moment later, Chan'er came running over, breathlessly handing over a purse.
Bai Wutong picked it up and placed it in front of Yingchun, "Do you recognize this?"
Yingchun looked at it and her eyes instantly turned red, "This is... this is the Queen's thing!"
She took it tremblingly, looked at it carefully, and confirmed that it was the purse that Concubine Xu carried with her every day.
This purse was extremely important to Concubine Xu. Not only did she wear it every day, she also did not allow outsiders to touch it.
Two days before Xupin passed away, she specifically reminded Yingchun that if something happened one day, the purse must be destroyed.
If you give it to someone else, it will be someone you can trust.
But Bai Wutong had only entered the palace not long ago and had never dealt with Concubine Xu. How could such an important thing be given to her?
Yingchun knelt on the ground again, "Madam, where did you get this?"
"It was given to me personally by Sister Xupin. Before she left that day, I saw her off for the last time. She gave me this purse as her last gift."
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