Shuyuyuan was ruined.
Cen Ruoyu temporarily moved to Qionghuayuan.
The concubines of the Cen Party sent gifts to express their condolences, and the sick Concubine Shu also sent a valuable gift.
The Criminal Justice Department came to investigate but found nothing.
Cen Ruoyu always felt that there was something strange about this matter.
If they wanted to burn her to death, why would they do it when she was paying her respects?
Unless the other party's purpose is not her, but to burn something?
The only strange thing she's gotten lately is... an account book.
Could it be that Ning Wanyin set a trap for him?
"If someone wants to destroy an account book, then..." Cen Ruoyu suddenly reacted.
There must be something wrong with the accounts!
The person who set the fire was Concubine Shu.
She understood.
Ning Wanyin gave her an account book with problematic accounts, probably intending for her to use it against Concubine Shu and sow internal strife between them.
But when Concubine Shu found out, she immediately sent people to burn down Shuyu Garden to destroy the evidence.
Cen Ruoyu was speechless to Ning Wanyin for a moment. Can't you just point out the problem with the account?
Is it possible that I just didn't see the problem at all?
She knew that the fire in the palace left no trace, so there must be a traitor.
Many of the palace maids around Cen Ruoyu were arranged by Concubine Shu.
This way everything matches up.
Concubine Shu...
Cen Ruoyu's eyes darkened.
She must have other intentions since she is so afraid of the account book falling into her hands.
A truly loyal servant, like Biqing, would not worry about having any leverage in her hands.
If she dares to burn down her own palace today, I will dare to send her away tomorrow.
Seeing that Concubine Shu burned down her palace so easily, Cen Ruoyu felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.
Concubine Shu has been in the harem for many years. It is not difficult for her to deal with me in the palace.
Only by truly grasping the lifeblood of Concubine Shu can he make her completely serve him.
The Cen family supported her to pave the way for themselves, rather than letting her use the power of the Cen family to cultivate her son to the top.
Perhaps it was because she had been holding all the power in the palace for three years that she seemed a little confused.
Her current status is entirely due to the support of the Cen family.
Without the Cen family, she is nothing. How dare she burn her own palace?
Anyone who plays chess will be afraid that the chess pieces may hurt him.
"Biqing, go to Jingxi Palace. I want to visit Concubine Shu in person." There was a cold light in Cen Ruoyu's eyes.
…
Jingxi Palace.
"I heard that there was a fire in Shuyu Garden. Fortunately, you, Zhaoyi Cen, are okay..." Concubine Shu was lying on the sickbed, looking concerned.
Cen Ruoyu smiled faintly, "Thank you for your concern, Madam Shufei. I am fine, but Madam Shufei is seriously ill. I am very worried that the eldest prince has been infected by the disease."
Because the princes and princesses are still young, they all live with their mother and do not have their own courtyard yet.
The eldest prince now lives in the back hall of Jingxi Palace.
"For the safety of the eldest prince, I think it would be better for me to take care of him first, and then bring him back after the queen recovers." Cen Ruoyu said slowly.
Concubine Shu's face froze instantly, "Cen Zhaoyi, the eldest prince is very noisy and will disturb your peace..."
"My Lady Shufei, I feel lonely when I am alone. I will be happy to see the eldest prince." Cen Ruoyu stared at the Lady Shufei and smiled gently:
"I know that this is your most precious son, and I will definitely treat him as a treasure."
"Cen Zhaoyi, please discuss this matter again..." There was a hint of pleading in Concubine Shu's tone.
"Madam Shufei, the eldest prince is with me, you can rest assured." Cen Ruoyu looked down at her and said word by word:
"I'm relieved too."
After hearing these four words, Concubine Shu completely understood.
Cen Ruoyu didn't trust her, and she would only feel at ease if she used her son as a pledge.
Could it be that she guessed that she was the one who burned the account books?
Shufei was unable to refuse Cen Zhaoyi's request and tears fell down her face.
Cen Ruoyu ignored it and glanced at Biqing.
Bi Qing immediately understood what he meant and said, "What are you all standing there for? Take me to find the eldest prince. The Concubine Shu is so seriously ill. If the eldest prince also gets sick, what will be your punishment?"
…
"I won't leave, I want my mother—" The eldest prince was forcibly taken away by the eunuch in charge.
I cried all the way from Jingxi Palace to Qionghua Garden.
Concubine Shu was heartbroken when she heard this. She lay on the bed and cried: "My son... My son..."
"Your Majesty, Concubine Cen has gone too far! She insisted on snatching the eldest prince away!" Zhenzhu wiped her tears and cried with her.
For the first time, Concubine Shu felt a trace of regret in her heart.
If she had chosen to surrender to the emperor and draw a clear line with the Cen family, she wouldn't have to watch the child being taken away now...
But at that time she was afraid of the two giants Xue and Cen and did not dare to stand against them.
I just want to lean on a big tree for shade.
Only with the protection of the Cen family can she remain standing.
Naturally, she had to give the Cen family whatever they wanted.
"My queen, what should we do now?" Zhenzhu asked worriedly.
Concubine Shu's eyes were filled with hatred, "I will definitely take back everything she stole!"
Her son, her successor.
All the most important things to her were taken away by Cen Ruoyu.
But now, she must keep her composure and not lose her composure.
She couldn’t let the Cen family know that she was dealing with Cen Ruoyu, otherwise, even if she won, she would surely die.
The most important thing now is to pretend to cooperate so that the Cen family and Cen Ruoyu will relax their vigilance and think that she will be willing to be a helper to pave the way.
In the eyes of the high and mighty hereditary dukes, a "lower class" like her who came from a humble family, if she were a little smarter, would know the current situation and help the daughter of the Cen family.
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