Over the years, Concubine Shu has become accustomed to leaning against a big tree to enjoy the shade.
When she suddenly realized that the big tree was about to crush her to death, her first reaction was panic.
But gradually, it became fierce and severe.
She had always felt inferior to the daughter of the Cen family, and had to swallow her anger even after her son and power as queen were taken away from her. It was never because she was unable to deal with Cen Ruoyu.
It’s because of her that she’s afraid of the Cen family.
Now that the Cen family has given up on her, she is no longer afraid to act...
"It's time to take back my own things." A cold light flashed in Concubine Shu's eyes, "Zhenzhu, there is something I need to arrange..."
Zhenzhu was terrified when she heard this, "Master, if the Cen family knew about this, then you..."
"The Cen family has already taken action against me." Once Concubine Shu made her decision, she did not hesitate at all and said coldly: "It is better to strike first."
"As for the Cen family's revenge later..."
"If I bow to Queen Mother Xue, she will definitely be willing to accept me."
"The power of the six palaces in my hands has been coveted by the Xue family for a long time. If I join the Xue family, it means that the Xue family will have the power of the queen, and the Cen family will be excluded."
"Besides, I am the leader of the Cen Clan in the harem. If I directly join the Xue family, it will greatly weaken the prestige of the Cen family. Empress Dowager Xue will naturally welcome me."
After being abandoned by the Cen family, Concubine Shu immediately decided to find a new backer for herself.
"But regarding Xue Jinyan..." Zhenzhu looked at Concubine Shu worriedly.
Concubine Shu had already prepared a response in her mind, and she remained calm and composed, "I am just a pawn of the Cen family, and I will obey Cen Ruoyu's arrangements in everything. This matter is of course Cen Ruoyu's plan, and I have no choice. How can I not obey Cen Ruoyu's orders?"
"Now that I have killed Cen Ruoyu, it is to avenge Xue Jinyan. With Cen Ruoyu in charge, a big shot like Queen Mother Xue will not bother with a subordinate..."
"Besides, Empress Dowager Xue now wants to get Xue Jinyan out of the cold palace. I sent Ning Wanyin to the Criminal Court to prove Xue Jinyan's innocence, and then Empress Dowager Xue will remember me for my contribution... But that's all for later."
"Get rid of Cen Ruoyu first."
There was a piercing hatred in Concubine Shu's eyes.
She had long wanted to kill Cen Ruoyu, and hated her for taking away her throne and son.
No longer having to worry about the Cen family, she felt completely refreshed for the first time.
She has tolerated Cen Ruoyu for a long time.
…
Ning Wanyin and Cen Ruoyu did not trust each other, so they divided the work after coming to power.
For example, on New Year’s Eve, there would be opera performances in the palace during the day and a New Year’s Eve banquet at night.
Cen Ruoyu was responsible for arranging opera performances at Xianyin Tower.
Ning Wanyin presided over various matters of the New Year's Eve banquet.
Early in the morning on New Year's Eve, Cen Ruoyu brought the palace servants to inspect the Xianyin Tower to ensure that there were no mistakes.
Shufei's brother has been captured by the Cen family.
The family replied, but it was a tough one and they didn't say anything.
But Cen Ruoyu was not helpless against Concubine Shu...
The account book Ning Wanyin sent her last time reminded her. She sent a group of accountants to check the accounts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the past few years, and at the same time hinted to the imperial physician of the Cen family who was responsible for diagnosing Concubine Shu's pulse to let Concubine Shu die of illness step by step...
Soon, she will be able to take charge of the six palaces with full legitimacy.
Xue Jinyan went to the cold palace, but she took power and rose to the top in glory.
In the battle between the Xue and Cen families, she won the first round. Cen Ruoyu was very satisfied with the current situation.
"Master, the stairs are spotlessly clean, you can rest assured..." The manager of Xianyin Building said with a flattering look on his face.
This is Cen Ruoyu’s newly promoted confidant.
In the past, she had relied on Concubine Shu to keep her power. Now that she is in power, Cen Ruoyu has no intention of giving it back.
Cen Ruoyu listened to the reports from his subordinates and looked around...
When he reached the fifth floor, he leaned on the railing of the corridor and looked down, "You guys did a good job..."
Crunch——
There was a crisp sound.
No one has reacted yet.
"ah!"
Cen Ruoyu fell along with the railing she was holding onto.
"Master!" Biqing stretched out her hand to grab it, but failed and almost fell down with her.
The Xianyin Building manager was so frightened that his legs went limp and he sat down on the ground. "How could this happen?"
…
On the last day of the old year, Cen Ruoyu fell to his death.
The court and the harem were all shocked.
The emperor sent eunuchs from the Criminal Court to investigate and detained all the palace maids in Xianyin Tower for screening...
Finally, a eunuch who was in charge of cleaning the Xianyin Tower confessed that he was the one who did it.
But even when he was tortured to death, he never revealed the person behind the scenes.
Although such a major case had occurred, the New Year's Eve banquet in the palace was held as usual with great enthusiasm and excitement, thus maintaining the dignity of the royal family.
Except for Concubine Zhuang who was too sick to get out of bed and Concubine Wen who was under house arrest, all the concubines arrived.
Even the sick Concubine Shu came out in her best attire.
The bell rings ninth time, and the annual banquet begins.
Everyone bowed and paid their respects to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.
After the guests and hosts took their seats.
The emperor looked at Concubine Shu and asked, "Concubine Shu looks good today, but are you well?"
"Thanks to your majesty's blessing, I have recovered from my illness." Concubine Shu smiled generously and had a dignified manner.
"The concubine Shu recovered at the right time." Empress Dowager Xue said meaningfully.
Cen Ruoyu passed away in the morning, and you recovered in the evening.
Concubine Shu looked worried. "I was shocked to hear that Sister Cen was in trouble. I feel really guilty. If I wasn't seriously ill, Sister Cen wouldn't have taken on the task for me, wouldn't have gone to Xianyin Tower, and wouldn't have gotten into trouble."
"I really hate my own body. I didn't expect that I would feel much better after getting anxious..."
What you said is that Cen Ruoyu died, but you recovered from your illness because of it.
Empress Dowager Xue was puzzled when she heard this. Concubine Shu did not hide the fact that Cen Ruoyu's death was related to her.
Naturally, she had been sending people to keep an eye on what was going on in the palace.
She knew that since Cen Ruoyu had taken away Concubine Shu's son and power, Concubine Shu would never let it go.
But being so direct is confusing. How much does she want to die?
Dare to offend the Cen family to death.
After Concubine Shu finished speaking, she looked at Ning Wanyin, who was sitting one seat away from her.
There was a hint of shock in my heart.
In just one year, Ning Wanyin's position has become so close to her.
It's only a matter of time before I surpass her.
However, she would not give Ning Wanyin this opportunity.
"Now is the busiest time for the Imperial Household Department. The Empress Dowager is right. It's the right time for me to recover from my illness. I should work together with Sister Ning to get the New Year affairs done." Concubine Shu looked at Ning Wanyin with a gentle smile.
Ning Wanyin said calmly, "Congratulations, Madam Shufei, on your good health."
Today she was wearing a rosy-colored Sichuan embroidered jacket and skirt, a snow-silk shirt with gold-rolled sleeves, and a cloak with a precious snow fox fur collar. Her hair was covered with pearls and jade, and her hair was fragrant.
All the concubines have their own merits, but she must be the most brilliant and gorgeous one.
Concubine Shu retracted her gaze. No matter how beautiful the flower is, it will be crushed into mud tonight.
This year's New Year's Eve banquet seemed calm on the surface.
Just when the New Year's Eve banquet was about to end.
Suddenly a eunuch ran over in a panic:
"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, Xue from the Cold Palace..."
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