Chapter 247 Strange
The next day, Xuanyuan Ling also had breakfast and left. Even after Xuanyuan Ling left, Chen Qing was still lying in bed. It was obvious that she was not energetic. Xuanyuan Ling didn't say anything, but she remembered it deep in her heart. If she remembered it, Chen Qing would naturally be in trouble. She didn't want to get up, and asked Chunhua to help her wash up in a daze. It was not until Wang Lu brought her a piece of news that she became a little more energetic.
"Did Concubine Qin pay respects to the Queen yesterday? Wasn't she summoned by the Queen? Did she go on her own?"
Wang Lu said: "Yes."
Concubine Qin and Shen Qing have had a grudge for a long time, so it's impossible that they don't keep an eye on her. It would have been fine if she had been under house arrest, but as soon as she came out during the New Year's Day, Concubine Qin caused trouble again?
This is not a rare thing. Even Jinzhi from the Queen's side felt that Qinpin coming to pay her respects was like the sun rising from the west. How could Chen Qing think it was normal?
"What do you think she can do by going to the Queen?"
Wang Lu said: "Concubine Qin and the Queen are not on good terms, but she is only a concubine now, it won't be like before..."
What Wang Lu said was right. Concubine Qin had the capital to be so domineering in the past. Now she is under house arrest and demoted. With her temper, she must hate being mocked by her former enemy, the Queen. There must be a reason for that.
In fact, Chen Qing felt that unless there was something big that required them to take action, the two of them should now behave themselves. After all, one of them had figured out that she had to uphold the dignity of the queen and was now following the rules, while the other had been demoted to a concubine and had the third princess to look after her, so neither of them should do anything.
But who can say for sure?
If these two really cause trouble, whether it's directed at Shen Qing or someone else, it wouldn't be a bad thing.
Because of Shen Qing's current status and situation, whether to say it or not, she is the target of public criticism. Although the Queen has been lying, who knows? It's a time bomb after all. Concubine Qin has always hated her. Of course, she hasn't forgotten the revenge of being beaten half to death. Xuanyuan Ling told her not to plot against Concubine Qin. She understands the truth that it's never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. Doesn't this make people stare at her? If she can really find something out this time, both Concubine Qin and the Queen will be good.
Thinking of this, Shen Qing was inexplicably a little excited?
No way? I'm already in this situation, and these two are still restless and want to make trouble?
But after all, I just feel that something is strange at the moment, and I don’t know what exactly will happen. Maybe I’m thinking too much. But thinking too much is one thing, and being on guard is another.
"Tell everyone in Zhaohua Palace to be careful and don't let anyone stuff anything unclean in." Chen Qing said, "Tell everyone in Zhongyu Palace and Fengyi Palace to keep an eye on them these days. Ask everyone who goes out to do business what they are doing. There must be a reason for this."
The methods used in the palace are nothing more than those. It is rare to frame someone in person. Basically, they are either framed or framed behind the scenes. Now that Shen Qing is on guard, he will naturally act more carefully.
Chunhua and Wang Lu naturally understood that there would be a lot of gossips when there were more women in the harem. Even a little gossip was considered okay. The most feared thing was a hidden attack, especially when there was obviously something fishy over there. They would be doubly careful. If Shen Qing was killed, it would be their dereliction of duty.
Everything that Shen Qing eats and uses has been carefully checked, especially the commonly used items, whose origins are all registered, and they know exactly when they have been used and washed. They are very careful.
After arranging these, Shen Qing ate something and took a nap, but she thought about it again while lying in bed. Although she didn't know what was going on, if it was Concubine Qin and the Queen, the probability of them coming for her was very high.
However, after waking up, she dressed up and went to find Concubine De.
Defei and Shen Qing took a walk outside and took the third prince with them. After playing for a while, the third prince asked the servants to take him away, and Shen Qing talked to Defei.
As they were talking, they unexpectedly ended up talking about the same thing, what a coincidence.
"You also think this is strange?"
Chen Qing smiled: "That's right, the sun doesn't rise from the west, how can Concubine Qin rush to pay respects to the Queen?"
De Fei was not so cautious before. She had the Third Prince by her side, so she was afraid that something might happen. The Queen was not a good person, so she would always have people watching her if anything happened, so she had to be cautious. She said, "There is a saying that one does not visit the Palace for no reason. Concubine Qin must have a reason for what she did. Since you know it, you should stay in Zhaohua Palace."
Chen Qing said: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. That's what I was thinking, but I'm afraid I can't avoid it for long. The Lantern Festival is coming in a few days. The emperor intends to hold a small banquet and set off fireworks at that time."
It is easier for trouble to occur when there are too many people around. Saying it now will help Defei to be mentally prepared in advance. After all, she has the third prince, not just herself.
Concubine De had not received the news yet, but now she has an idea after hearing it.
The two of them knew everything by now. A day later, Xuanyuan Ling told the Queen about the small banquet to be held on the Lantern Festival. When the Queen got the news, she naturally informed others, and the concubines had to go and pay their respects.
The Queen did not expect Xuanyuan Ling to bring up this. The Lantern Festival in previous years was not so grand. The Emperor said that the auspicious snow indicated a good harvest, which was a good start. During the Lantern Festival, the people held lantern festivals, and the palace was also going to be lively.
The queen naturally agreed and began to think about the matter.
Ever since she heard what Concubine Qin said, she has been tossing and turning at night. When a person thinks too much of another person, he or she will hesitate to act. She wants to cut the Gordian knot quickly. In her eyes, Shen Qing is really too scheming. She should take action against such a person while she has not yet reacted.
But even though he had a beauty named Wang, if he didn't have a way to kill her with one strike and eliminate the trouble forever, even if he succeeded, it would only make Shen Qing uncomfortable for a while, which would both alert the enemy and reveal his true identity.
The Queen really didn't dare to cause any trouble now that would arouse Xuanyuan Ling's suspicion, but if she had nothing to do with this matter, she really couldn't guarantee that she could get rid of Shen Qing all at once.
At this moment, her mind is still on the Chen family being able to produce a prince. After all, as long as the emperor does not depose the queen, and the new prince is close to the Chen family, then the Chen family will be good.
Now, except for the eldest prince, the other children are still young and nothing can be seen. Originally, they planned to live a peaceful life for two years. If Concubine Qin had not suddenly exposed Shen Qing's true face, the harem would have been stable for at least a few years. In other words, at least before the crown prince was appointed, it would have been relatively stable.
When all the concubines arrived, the queen accepted their greetings as usual. Looking at Chen Qing, the queen was still friendly. Only she knew in her heart that the way she looked at Chen Qing was completely different from before.
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