Cen Ruoyu thought that Ning Wanyin recommended him to take power, although it was not with good intentions, hoping that he would fight with Concubine Shu and reap the benefits.
But if I die...
Then wouldn't her intention of recommending me to take power be in vain?
Only by staying alive can she achieve her goal.
If I die...
The person who benefited the most was Concubine Shu.
The eldest prince and the power of queen are all hers.
Before she took over the Caixiang Division, Ning Wanyin was in charge. But before Ning Wanyin, it was Shufei.
Shufei was in charge of the Imperial Household Department for three years, and there was no telling how many hidden plots she had laid.
If there is someone of hers hiding in the Caixiang Division, it is entirely possible for him to do something secretly.
By then, the Cen family would think that it was Ning Wanyin who harmed her...
I will continue to support Concubine Shu.
"All of you please leave. What happened today must not be made public." Cen Ruoyu ordered.
Because the problems that Caixiang Company is facing now are caused by her management.
If we really hold her accountable, she herself will be held responsible for negligence.
So even though Cen Ruoyu was poisoned, he had no choice but to swallow his anger.
"Yes." The imperial physician bowed and left.
Several serving palace maids also took their leave.
Only Biqing was left in the room.
"Master, Ning Wanyin actually dared to poison you. Let's send a message to the Duke's Mansion and punish her mother!" Bi Qing said fiercely.
Cen Ruoyu's thin lips curled up into a cold smile, "You all think that Ning Wanyin harmed me, and the Cen family will also be kept in the dark by her. Concubine Shu, what a beautiful trick."
"Master, you mean..." Biqing looked at her in surprise.
Cen Ruoyu's eyes were filled with murderous intent, "It was Concubine Shu who poisoned! Besides Ning Wanyin, she could have done it too."
"She actually dared to betray her master!" Bi Qing was shocked, "Master, then... then..."
"Pretend you know nothing first, to prevent her from doing anything desperate. Spread the news and say that I suspect Ning Wanyin poisoned her, but I can't do anything to her without evidence." Cen Ruoyu ordered, with a hint of coldness in his eyes:
"Send a message to my father. This Concubine Shu cannot be kept."
The role of Concubine Shu is to hold power over the six palaces for the Cen family.
When Cen Ruoyu got the power, she was no longer of much use.
Cen Ruoyu was still polite to Concubine Shu. Firstly, she worked for the Cen family, and giving her a good end would also let the other servants see that the Cen family would not treat their meritorious officials unfairly.
Second, Cen Ruoyu also wanted to use her to deal with Ning Wanyin and Queen Mother Xue. She is a good thug.
But none of this mattered once she discovered that the dog could bite her.
Of course, Cen Ruoyu's first consideration was her own safety.
"Let the family do something for me. Concubine Shu's brother has done a lot of things for her, so he should have a lot of evidence of her crimes. Catch this man in a few days, quietly, without revealing any traces of the Cen family... interrogate him in detail!" Cen Ruoyu said coldly.
Once she decided to deal with Concubine Shu, she acted cleanly and efficiently.
"Yes." Biqing accepted the order.
…
Lingxue Pavilion.
"Master, the benzoin has been discovered." Lian Rui reported in a low voice.
Ning Wanyin nodded slightly, not surprised.
All the spices and food used by Cen Ruoyu must have been checked by someone.
Benzoin is very similar to sedative incense in formula, except for one spice that is different and the amount is very small, so it is not easy to detect.
But precisely because it is mild, it takes some time for the poison to penetrate into the heart and lungs.
It is understandable that when the body gradually starts to feel unwell, one would find clues after a careful examination.
If Cen Ruoyu wasn't careful, she would be poisoned to death...
That's good.
If she finds out, that's fine too.
No matter what the result is, she can always achieve her goal.
"Keep an eye on Concubine Shu and everyone related to her, and see what Cen Ruoyu will do next." Ning Wanyin ordered.
Lian Rui obeyed the order.
Peng Hua asked curiously, "Master, if Cen Ruoyu doesn't think of Shufei...do we need to send someone to remind her?"
"No need. If she was a simple-minded person, she wouldn't have been able to enter the palace for so long and live in peace with Concubine Shu." Ning Wanyin said lightly.
If it were Tang Miaoling, she would indeed need a reminder.
…
A few days later, Jingxi Palace.
"Master, the lady handed in a letter from home." Zhenzhu handed over a piece of letter.
When Concubine Shu opened it, her expression changed immediately.
Her eldest brother is missing!
Her brother went out to buy New Year's goods and never came back.
The family has reported the case to the police, but the authorities have not found any clues.
This letter was written by her mother, asking her to find a way to find her brother...
Concubine Shu is not a person who values family affection.
But when she was in the palace in her early years, she asked her eldest brother to do a lot of dirty work for her, otherwise how could there be only two children in the palace?
If outsiders knew what her elder brother did, she would be finished.
However, her brother was a smart man. He knew very well that if he confessed, they would both die. If he did not confess and refused to admit it, he would have a chance to live and his sister could avenge him.
This is also the reason why she chose her eldest brother to do the job.
I just like him because he is strict in words but has a bright mind.
When Concubine Shu thought of this, she felt a little relieved.
This sudden disappearance must have been caused by someone with ulterior motives.
The most important thing now is who caught his brother.
Ning Wanyin? Empress Dowager Xue? The Emperor?
Figures flashed through Concubine Shu's mind, and finally she thought of one person, Cen Ruoyu.
As long as it wasn't Cen Ruoyu, she wasn't afraid of anything. Because if she dared to let her brother do it, she knew he would never confess and it wouldn't be her fault.
But if it was Cen Ruoyu...
Even if her brother said nothing, this represented a very scary outcome.
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