Chapter 80 Chapter 80 Zhaoyi Five Days
Because the Second Prince's illness implicated Consort De, Consort Xian and the two princes, Ji Chen was in a low mood. Although he did not show it, one could tell from his voice.
Shen Qing was not in a hurry to find Aunt Fuxue, so he stayed with Ji Chen.
She was like a big pillow, held in Ji Chen's arms, and stroked her back again and again, as if he was stroking her hair.
Shen Qing was originally thinking energetically that Ji Chen's behavior was no different from her hugging a cat when she was bored. He was using her to cheer himself up.
Gradually, perhaps because of the comfortable autumn weather, or perhaps because Ji Chen's arms were too warm, she fell asleep.
Ji Chen looked at the person in his arms and sighed in his heart, perhaps only Shen Qing would be so relaxed next to him, the others were either trembling with fear or so boring that every move was carefully planned.
He adjusted his position so that Shen Qing could sleep more comfortably in his arms.
Ji Chen stroked Shen Qing's eyebrows with her fingers, just as she had always done to him, feeling that she could never get enough of looking at him.
When Shen Qing woke up, stroking his head, it happened that Qian Quanzhong returned to the imperial court to report on the second prince.
She was awakened by Qian Quanzhong's voice.
Ji Chen had already put his index finger to his lips, but before he could signal Qian Quanzhong to lower his voice, he found that Shen Qing had woken up.
Qian Quanzhong's voice paused.
Shen Qing asked Ji Chen in a low voice in annoyance: "Your Majesty, why did I fall asleep?"
She wanted to make her presence felt around Ji Chen, but after falling asleep, all that was gone.
"The incense burner has been filled with calming incense."
Shen Qing suddenly realized, and thought to herself, no wonder she slept so comfortably, so she straightened her clothes and said considerately, "Your Majesty has something to do, so I will leave first."
Ji Chen originally wanted to ask Shen Qing to stay and listen to what Qian Quanzhong had to say, but then he changed his mind and thought that she would be afraid if the secrets of the palace that harmed people were exposed in front of her, so he agreed.
Shen Qing smiled, and said with a sense of comfort after a good sleep: "Your Majesty, I want to see Aunt Fuxue."
Ji Chen straightened her hairpin and said without asking why, "Let Qian Ji take you there."
Shen Qing's smile got wider, and he bowed hastily: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Ji Chen was stunned for a moment when he saw this. When he came to his senses, he saw that she had left with Qian Ji, and he couldn't help laughing.
For a moment he was actually mesmerized by Shen Qing's beauty.
Fu Xue's residence was very quiet. When Shen Qing saw her, she was tasting pastries. When she saw someone coming, she elegantly wiped off the pastries on her lips.
Shen Qing grabbed a handful of golden melon seeds from Bai Tao and stuffed them into Fu Xue's hand: "Aunt Fu Xue, I'm sorry for bothering you before."
Fu Xue accepted it after some hesitation. Shen Qing's family was quite wealthy, and she would have to save more money after leaving the palace.
She went to take care of the eldest prince and facilitate the emperor and Shen Qingxing, and she received a generous reward from the emperor.
Who would complain about having too much gold? Fu Xue said, "Why bother saying it's troublesome? You are the master and I am the servant. This is what a servant should do."
She said this very naturally, without feeling that there was anything wrong with it.
There is a huge disparity between the high and low in the palace. If she stays in the palace, even if she has an extraordinary status in front of the emperor, when she sees Baolin, the master with the lowest status, she has to be respectful on the surface so as not to give people any faults.
Shen Qing smiled and said, "Aunt Fuxue, I came here this time because I want to ask you something."
Fu Xue called herself a servant, so she didn't need to correct her, but Fu Xue was her senior, so she had to respect him.
Anyway, it's good for everyone.
Fu Xue expressed his doubts.
Shen Qing continued, "It's about what happened when Concubine Yu was in the Crown Prince's Mansion. How much do you know?"
Fu Xue glanced at Qian Ji, who was still guarding Shen Qing from a distance, and thought that the emperor must have tacitly agreed. She organized her words and told him everything she knew.
Yupin's surname was Wei and her given name was Mingluan.
He is an old man in the Prince's Mansion, but there is nothing commendable about his time in the Prince's Mansion. The emperor who was still the prince at that time was busy with the affairs of the previous dynasty, and the previous emperor was lazy about state affairs. As the prince was busy, he went into the rear palace less often. No matter how beautiful the concubines were, he had no time to appreciate them.
There was no fighting in the Prince's mansion's backyard, but something happened, which was somewhat related to Concubine Yu.
At that time, the Wei family sent two women to the Prince's Mansion. One of them, Wei, was extremely beautiful, but she accidentally contracted a serious disease that ruined her appearance and even caused ulcers on her body. Although she was eventually cured by the imperial physician, her appearance could not be restored. She then resigned from the Prince and left the Prince's Mansion.
It was Fu Xuejing who sent that Wei away back then.
She said: "It's a pity that she has such a beautiful appearance, otherwise Wei might have a place in the palace."
Shen Qing had a guess in his mind: "Yupin and that Wei look similar?"
Fu Xue recalled, "The two have similar faces. Yupin was younger back then, so her looks were naturally inferior to that of Wei who was sent away, but she was also a beauty."
Shen Qing thought, with the more beautiful Wei in front of her, who would remember Yupin, the little Wei? In this way, Yupin had the motive to harm someone's appearance.
There was a reason for what Ji Chen said that day, but I don’t know why Ji Chen still gave Yupin favor and status when he knew clearly what she had done?
It doesn't seem like it if you say Ji Chen doesn't care whether the concubines are good or bad.
The hands of Concubine Xian, Concubine De and the Empress are all dirty. Ji Chen should know something about this, as he has visited their palaces less than the number of times he has visited an ordinary talent.
It’s fine for Concubine De and the Queen, but before Concubine Xian took action against the pregnant Queen, she was favored no less than anyone else. Since being punished, although her status remains the same, the Emperor goes to Changchun Palace less than half of the time before.
Therefore, there must be some unavoidable reasons between Yupin and that lady Wei.
For example, when Concubine Lan, who was then Concubine Gao, took advantage of Du Baolin's misfortune, the emperor never questioned or punished Concubine Gao because there were reasons for it.
But after hearing this news, today's trip is not in vain.
Shen Qing gave Fu Xue another handful of golden melon seeds, and then took Bai Tao away from the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
That night, the emperor did not turn over the cards, but Concubine Xian went to the Qianqing Palace for a while in the morning, and Concubine Shen went to the Qianqing Palace for a long time in the afternoon.
In the eyes of those who came to pay their respects the next day, it seemed like a competition.
Shen Qing was still thinking about Concubine Yu's matter. It was only when she felt the subtle gazes of the crowd on her and Concubine Xian, and Concubine Xian slightly raised her chin towards her, that she realized what had happened.
She smiled at Concubine Xian and didn't care too much.
The virtuous concubine also has the Second Prince, whose health is not improving, and the virtuous concubine waiting for her to get anxious, let alone causing trouble for her again?
Being ignored again... Although Shen Qing did not show it obviously, Concubine Xian still felt it. However, she really couldn't spare the time to teach Shen Qing a lesson now, and she couldn't get the upper hand verbally, but she would remember the humiliation of today.
After paying respects, Shen Qing asked Bai Tao to call Lan Jieyu.
Lady Chen's eyes flashed, and she suddenly felt something was wrong.
It was she who bluntly asked about Shen Zhaoyi's family background yesterday, but the other party, contrary to her usual practice, called Lan Jieyu away.
Lan Jieyu frowned slightly, not understanding what Shen Qing wanted her to do, but she did not say anything rude to Shen Qing or make any plans against him, and went to the appointment with an open mind.
Concubine Chen wanted to follow, but was stopped by Bai Tao: "Concubine Chen, Concubine Zhaoyi said that only Concubine Lan was there."
Concubine Chen's eyes were dark. She regretted what she had done yesterday to provoke Zhaoyi Chen and aroused her interest for no reason.
I guess she noticed something. Not everyone is like Lan Jieyu...
Lan Jieyu came towards Shen Qing. Shen Qing did not take the sedan chair. She smiled at Lan Jieyu and said, "This palace and Lan Jieyu hit it off right away. May I invite you to the pavilion for a chat?"
Lan Jieyu looked at the extremely harmless Shen Zhaoyi, thought about it, and nodded in agreement.
When they arrived at the pavilion, they sat down and the palace servants brought cakes and tea and placed them on the table in the middle.
Shen Qing got straight to the point and said, "I invited the Concubine to come here, but there is one thing I don't understand. Concubine Chen has repeatedly provoked the Concubine. Isn't the Concubine angry?"
Lan Jieyu felt depressed when she mentioned this: "How can I not be angry?"
She guessed that Concubine Chen offended Shen Zhaoyi because of what she said yesterday, so Shen Zhaoyi came to look for her, so she added: "But Concubine Chen is as slippery as a loach, and it is not easy to catch her fault."
Talking about Concubine Chen, Lan Jieyu felt a chill all over her body.
It's been more than a year, what kind of life has she been living!
Shen Qingru said softly as if she was doing something bad: "Mrs. Chen's family background is not obvious. If we start from this aspect, we can save a lot of trouble."
Shen Qingcai Feng Zhaoyi could think of it, so how could she not think of it? Lan Jieyu blurted out: "Why didn't I do it, ..."
She suddenly fell silent, knowing that she had said something she shouldn't have, and her face looked ugly, but she glanced at Shen Qing and found that Shen Zhaoyi seemed to be still thinking about how to deal with Concubine Chen, her evil thoughts were shown on her face, and she didn't realize her pause.
Only then did his expression ease.
There is a difference between one person being a bad guy and two people being bad guys.
Lan Jieyu felt closer to Shen Qing in her heart. She asked tentatively, "What plans does the Concubine Zhaoyi have?"
Shen Qing smiled: "Lan Jieyu, why don't you ask someone to check the relationship between Lady Chen and her family? I think the symptoms may be reflected in this."
Lan Jieyu's face, which had always been cold, was obviously stunned: "Are you saying that Concubine Chen has a bad relationship with her family?"
Shen Qing thought that Concubine Lan was too straightforward, no wonder Concubine Chen caught her and picked her up.
She nodded in agreement.
Lan Jieyu's expression suddenly turned ugly. In this world, who could fall out with their family? Besides, those who entered the palace to be concubines were trained by their families with the efforts of the entire clan, so it was impossible to let them be disappointed.
So she subconsciously thought that Concubine Chen and the Chen family were one and the same. If the Chen family was not doing well, Concubine Chen would not be comfortable in the palace either.
"She is so hateful." Lan Jieyu gritted her teeth and finally reacted.
Shen Qing's gaze fell on Lan Jieyu's face and saw that her expression had become much more lively and less cold. Was this an expression of anger?
She paused and asked, "Did Lan Jieyu get bit by a mosquito behind her ear?"
After being told such a big news by Shen Qing, Lan Jieyu naturally answered her questions: "Yes, who would have thought that there are still mosquitoes in the palace after returning from the Summer Resort? I just went to the Imperial Garden yesterday and suffered."
Shen Qing smiled and said, "I'll have someone send you a box of ointment. The last person bitten by a mosquito was Concubine Yan..."
It was about the incident with Concubine Yan's sachet last summer. Concubine Hui, who was involved in the incident, was demoted to Concubine Lin, and Concubine Yan was promoted from a noble lady to a concubine, and moved to the Yihe Hall, the western wing of the Yonghe Palace.
"Yan Jieyu was almost disfigured that time. Fortunately, my injury this time is not serious, but I do need to apply some ointment."
Shen Qing was very sensitive to the word "disfigurement" and immediately connected the matter with Concubine Yu and found that it was not impossible.
Although the matter was already understood, Concubine Lin at the time still cried out for injustice. There was no direct evidence to show that it was Concubine Lin who did it, and Concubine Yan's behavior was also a little impatient.
Thinking back on it, everything seemed suspicious.
Shen Qing took the opportunity to ask, "Is there any follow-up to Concubine Yan's incident?"
Lan Jieyu said, "Yan Jieyu had only been in the palace for a short time at that time, and her foundation was shallow, so nothing could be found. After a few palace maids were replaced, nothing happened. If she hadn't been so anxious to ask the emperor to convict Linpin, maybe someone in the imperial court could have investigated further and found out who did it... What I mean is that I don't think it was Linpin who wanted to destroy Yan Jieyu's appearance."
She was outspoken and spoke out her thoughts at once.
In case Shen Zhaoyi didn’t understand, she added another sentence.
At that time, she, Concubine Lin, and Concubine Yan were in the same palace, so she could see it more clearly. She knew that Concubine Lin was wronged, but it was not too unfair. Who asked her to torture a favorite concubine?
"I understand what you mean. I was confused about what happened that day. Now I know the truth after Jieyu explained it to me." Shen Qing suddenly realized and praised Jieyu Lan generously.
Lan Jieyu felt that it was so comfortable to talk to Shen Zhaoyi. The other concubines didn't like to talk to her. The only one who could talk to her was Concubine Chen. She was almost suffocated.
She was also unwilling to talk to the palace maids.
Shen Qing and Lan Jieyu agreed to meet in Chengqian Palace after Lan Jieyu found out the news.
Before leaving, Shen Qing said, "I don't have many people in the palace with whom I can have regular conversations. Today, after chatting with Concubine Lan, I finally felt the feeling of having a good sister in the palace."
Lan Jieyu remained aloof and said, "As long as your majesty doesn't mind my outspokenness."
Shen Qing smiled and said "How could that be" before parting with Lan Jieyu.
On the way back to Chengqian Palace, a lively palace maid asked, "Are you happy, Madam?"
Shen Qing had just asked her name yesterday and found out that her name was Yu Gan, which was very easy to remember. He smiled indulgently and said, "It's a blessing to have someone to talk and chat with in the palace."
Yu Gan's face was red, and Empress Zhaoyi looked so beautiful when she smiled!
Shen Qing looked ahead, admiring the azure blue sky that looked as if it had been washed by water.
She was happy, even more because she had found out Yupin's flaws.
Lan Jieyu's words confirmed her guess. There was indeed something wrong with the incident, and the person who actually destroyed Yan Jieyu's appearance had not yet been found.
The people who could take action against Concubine Yan's appearance would certainly not be the new concubines who entered the palace with Concubine Yan. Just as Concubine Lan said, their foundation is still shallow. Excluding Concubine De and the Queen, the only capable ones left are Concubine Xian and Concubine Yu.
As for Lan Jieyu, if she had this intention, the first person she would attack would definitely be Concubine Chen, but Concubine Chen was still alive and well, which showed that Lan Jieyu's methods were completely ineffective.
It is also safe to get along with such people.
However, Concubine Xian has the Empress Dowager and the Emperor as her backers, and does not rely on her looks to win favor. If she wanted to take action, she would have done it long ago, and would not have been so tactful.
Regardless of whether it was done by Concubine Yu or not, Concubine Yan is a smart person. She only needs to give a little hint and Concubine Yan will suspect Concubine Yu herself, and then want to find out the truth from Concubine Yu.
Since she wanted to investigate Concubine Yu, there was a complete rift between her and Concubine Yu.
How could the cooperation between Concubine Yan and Concubine Yu formed in the Mountain Resort withstand such a storm?
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