Chapter 853 Secret Talk
Knowing that she would be able to meet Princess Hua'an soon, Concubine Lao's anxiety was largely dissipated.
She kept thinking in her mind how to convince Princess Hua'an to believe what she said.
The next morning, Princess Hua'an entered the palace and came to the Yanyu Palace.
The gate of the Misty Rain Palace, which had been closed for three days, was finally opened.
Concubine Lao went out to greet him personally.
She smiled and invited Princess Hua'an in.
Next, they drove out all the servants around them, leaving only the two of them in the room.
No one knew the content of their secret conversation.
Inside Yunxiu Palace.
Concubine Min came to pay her respects to the imperial concubine as usual.
She said with a smile.
"I heard that Princess Hua An came to the palace early this morning."
Xiao Xixi had just woken up and her mind was still a little unclear.
She lazily leaned back on the couch and casually said, "Oh."
Concubine Min said casually, "Princess Hua'an came to pay her respects to Concubine Lao this time. The two of them usually don't interact with each other, but today they suddenly started to visit each other. It's really rare."
Xiao Xixi raised her eyes and glanced at her.
"I heard that your mother is ill. Do you want to go home and see her?"
The topic changed too quickly. Concubine Min was stunned for a moment before she followed her topic and spoke in a gentle voice.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. My mother has not been in good health. She has an old illness. Since no one from home came to tell me about this, I guess it's not a big problem. I don't need to go back specially. I can just ask someone to send some medicinal herbs and supplements back."
Xiao Xixi nodded: "It's up to you."
With her interruption, Concubine Lao and Princess Hua'an naturally couldn't continue their conversation.
Concubine Min could only change the topic, chat casually for a few words, and then say goodbye and leave.
Xiao Xixi held her chin with one hand, looking at her slim figure as she left, as if thinking about something.
Baoqin went out for a while, came back after a while and said in a low voice.
"I asked Qingsong to go out and find out. Princess Hua'an did go to the Misty Rain Palace and she hasn't come out yet. She and Concubine Lao were talking alone. There was no one else in the room to serve them, so I couldn't hear what they said specifically."
Xiao Xixi's focus immediately shifted.
"How did you eavesdrop on their conversation? Did you plant someone in the Misty Rain Palace?"
Baoqin pursed her lips and smiled: "To be honest, we have spies in every palace right now."
Xiao Xixi couldn't believe it: "How did you do it?"
Bao Qin: "It's actually very simple. Everyone has what they want. If they want money, give them money. If they want power, give them power. If they want to leave the palace and reunite with their families, it's even easier. Just promise them that they can leave the palace."
Xiao Xixi gave a thumbs up: "She is worthy of being our Miss Baoqin, she is amazing!"
Baoqin smiled shyly: "This servant is also relying on your favor. If you were not favored by the emperor and your position was unshakable, those people under you would not be so easily subdued."
When it comes down to it, the people in this palace all flatter the powerful and look down on the weak.
As long as you have power and influence, countless people will naturally come to you and serve you.
Baoqin turned and asked again.
"As for the Misty Rain Palace, should we try to send someone to investigate again?"
Xiao Xixi asked back, "Isn't it impossible to find out?"
Baoqin whispered, "Under normal circumstances, you can't spy on it, but there are also unusual situations, such as eavesdropping."
Xiao Xixi waved her hand: "No, eavesdropping is too risky. Not only is it easy to expose the target, it is also easy to alert the enemy."
Baoqin: "So that's it?"
Xiao Xixi: "Just leave the Yanyu Palace alone for now. Send someone to call Shang Kui over."
Although she didn't understand the imperial concubine's intention, Baoqin still responded obediently.
"Yes."
Soon Shangkui arrived.
He clasped his fists and bowed: "I pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine."
Xiao Xixi sat up a little straighter and asked.
"What's the situation at the Su family now?"
The Su family is Concubine Min's maiden family. The Yulin Guards have been secretly keeping an eye on the Su family, and every once in a while they would compile the information they had obtained and present it to the Imperial Concubine.
It was through this method that Xiao Xixi knew that Concubine Min's mother was ill.
Shang Kui answered truthfully: "It's still the same, nothing unusual."
It's been more than three months, and I haven't found anything useful.
Not to mention the Yulin Guards under him, even Shang Kui had become a little lax.
Xiao Xixi also knew in her heart that sitting back and waiting was not a solution.
She said, "I just mentioned to Concubine Min that her mother is ill. She may have realized that I am sending people to keep an eye on the Su family. You should keep a close eye on them for a while and don't miss any details."
Shang Kui was a smart man. He understood Xuan's intention and responded immediately.
"I understand!"
After Shang Kui left, Xiao Xixi returned to her lazy and indifferent attitude.
When Baoqin came in again, she found that the imperial concubine was dozing off again, and couldn't help but remind her.
"You just woke up, why are you sleepy again?"
Xiao Xixi said weakly without opening her eyes.
"I'm not sleepy. I'm just recuperating. After all, I'm a delicate concubine now and I vomit blood easily."
Baoqin: “…”
She asked with a wooden face, "Excuse me, my delicate concubine, what would you like for lunch?"
Xiao Xixi answered quickly: "Red-braised pork, Dongpo pork elbow, sweet and sour spare ribs, shredded chicken, grilled lamb chops, boiled beef, fish-flavored shredded pork, three-fresh soup with marinated pork ribs! And a big bowl of rice!"
Baoqin: Oh, woman!
…
Princess Hua'an stayed in the Misty Rain Palace for a full two hours.
When she came out of the Misty Rain Palace, it was almost noon.
Her demeanor seemed normal again, with not much change.
She lifted her skirt and sat in the sedan chair, and said to the strong eunuchs who were carrying the sedan chair.
"Leave the palace."
Wait until she left the palace and got into her own carriage.
The carriage with the sign of Princess Palace passed through the streets and alleys and headed towards the Princess Palace.
When passing by Suxiang Hall on the way, Princess Hua'an asked people to stop the carriage.
She got out of the car and walked into a teahouse nearby.
Seeing that she was well-dressed, the waiter invited her to sit in a private room on the second floor.
Princess Hua'an ordered some tea and snacks, then gave instructions to the maid serving her.
"Go to the Su Xiang Tang next door and buy some sesame cakes and flower cakes. I'll bring them back for the prince consort to try. He loves these sweet things."
The maid smiled and agreed.
Not long after she left, there were three knocks on the door of the private room.
Princess Hua'an seemed to know who the visitor was. She did not ask who the other person was. She just stood up and walked over to open the door herself.
Standing outside the door was Luo Qinghan, who was dressed in scholar's clothes.
Behind him followed Zhao Xian, who was dressed as a servant.
Princess Hua'an stepped aside and let the two in.
The door was closed.
Princess Hua'an greeted Luo Qinghan.
Luo Qinghan found a place to sit down and asked in a calm voice.
"What did the concubine tell you?"
…
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(End of this chapter)
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