She was originally a guard. Even if she was found to have implicated Yonghe Palace, she would only have her food, clothing and daily necessities not as good as before. She would inevitably be criticized. Since she came from the same palace, even if she did not commit any crimes, people would still talk about her.
Yin Changzai had almost buried Shi Changzai's affair deep in her heart, planning to stop having anyone keep an eye on her in a few days, since it was quite tiring. But who knew that Shi Changzai was someone who couldn't stand being alone.
Without guards, they found a eunuch to "serve" her comfortably, and she didn't have to worry about getting pregnant.
In Yin Changzai's view, this was somewhat shameless, and if this matter were discovered, how would the people of Yonghe Palace ever be able to face others again, with concubines and eunuchs having an affair?
The entire Yonghe Palace was implicated, which was even more serious than having an affair with a guard.
After all, there weren't many opportunities for concubines and guards to get together, but who didn't have a eunuch by their side?
Then, Consort Yin summoned Yun Ting and gave her some instructions: "These next few days, go and talk to the palace maids who live next to Consort Xu in the back palace. It would be best if they knew that Consort Shi had just miscarried not long ago."
"Yes, my lord."
Yin Changzai did not intend to harm anyone, but Shi Changzai's actions were too audacious and reckless, which implicated all the concubines in the harem.
If this gets out, those in the know will be silenced forever.
It would be best to make a big fuss about Consort Shi's miscarriage. Everyone knows that life in Yonghe Palace is only difficult for a short time. Anyway, the affair between the concubines and eunuchs must never be exposed.
The reason why Yunting was asked to deal with Xu Changzai's people was because Shi Changzai and Xu Changzai had a very unpleasant falling out over the competition for the Right Palace. After several more frictions, their enmity had escalated to the point of life and death.
It would be best if Xu Changzai could do this.
Actually, Yin Changzai herself was also upset about making this decision, but everyone has their own interests at heart, and Shi Changzai didn't consider the people in her actions.
In the rear hall of Yonghe Palace, Yunting and the palace maids who served Xu Changzai gradually developed a relationship.
"Sister Chunzhu, there's something I need to tell you, but you mustn't tell anyone else!"
"What's all this about? Why are you being so mysterious?"
"A few days ago, I got up in the middle of the night and saw a figure burying something under a tree on my right. It scared me to death. I haven't been able to sleep well these past few days. Look at my dark circles."
"The right side? You mean Shi Changzai over there?"
"That's right."
"Could it be that they buried something they don't want anyone to see?"
"Who knows? You know our young master doesn't like to get involved in things. I told our young master that he just wanted me to rest early at night and get up less often. But just thinking about that figure makes my skin crawl."
Yun Ting spoke as if it were the truth, and in fact it was true; she and Nong Qin did see Shi Changzai burying something under the tree.
Chunzhu comforted her for a few words, and after returning home, Chunzhu went to Xu Changzai's side.
Everyone who served Xu Changzai knew about her feud with Shi Changzai; this was a perfect opportunity, a chance to curry favor.
"My lady, I just heard from a maidservant who works for Consort Yin that she saw Consort Shi's people secretly burying something under a tree at night, but we don't know what it is?"
"Did someone close to Consort Yin say that?"
"Yes, my lady, is there anything amiss?"
Xu Changzai shook his head: "It's nothing. In that case, have someone go and keep an eye on things tonight."
"Yes, my lord."
In the middle of the night, Chunzhu went to the tree that Dian Yunting had mentioned on the right side.
She dug out a medicine packet under the tree. It was dark, so she couldn't see what was inside. She took the packet, filled it with soil, and left.
The next day, Chunzhu was instructed by Consort Xu to have someone examine the medicine packet to determine its purpose. Upon receiving the results, Chunzhu came to Consort Xu in a panic and said, "My lady, I'll take this to someone knowledgeable to examine it. This medicine packet is for abortion."
"What!!"
"Abortion!!!"
Xu Changzai was also startled. How dare Shi Changzai?
After a long while, Xu Changzai said, "Go and investigate to see if Shi Chang has done anything unusual this month."
A single medicine packet is not enough to make a diagnosis.
"Yes, my lord."
After inquiring about some information, Chunzhu returned and told Xu Changzai what she had found out: "My lady, I found out that Shi Chang's period was delayed for a long time this month. When his period came a few months ago, it happened to be around the same time that he told Yunting that he had found the medicine packet."
Upon hearing this, Xu Changzai was already certain in her heart that the medicine packet belonged to Shi Changzai.
Having caught Shi Changzai red-handed, Xu Changzai was not going to be soft-hearted.
She had a fiery temper to begin with, so she went directly to Consort Wenxi's place.
"Your Majesty, Consort Xu from Yonghe Palace requests an audience, saying she has important matters to report."
Consort Wenxi took a sip of tea and said casually, "Let her in!"
The concubines in the harem were quite bored without Emperor Kangxi and their children, so they decided to see what was going on.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After Xu Changzai entered, she bowed to Consort Wenxi, who very politely told her to rise.
"Xu Changzai, please sit down and speak."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Consort Xu sat down.
"You said you had something important to report, tell me! What is it?"
Xu Changzai glanced at everyone in the room: "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance, and I feel it is not convenient for too many people to know about it."
Consort Wenxi left behind one trusted nanny and sent the others away: "Now you can speak!"
At this moment, Xu Changzai said, "Your Majesty, my maid discovered that Shi Changzai was having an affair and recently miscarried."
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