frightfiction Chapter 982: We seem to be getting along better and better
Chapter 982: We seem to be getting along better and better
"Even if you question Concubine Chen, what answer can you get?"
"Even if His Majesty knew about this, he would only think that you were ignorant and actually offended the Imperial Concubine Chen because of a palace maid."
At this point, Concubine Zhuang looked at the eldest princess with more pity: "Yun'er, I treat you as my own daughter, so I tell you the truth from my heart. Things are different now, you must not let His Majesty dislike you because of Xiyan."
"Otherwise, I'm afraid it will be difficult for mother to protect you in the future..."
Little Caizi glanced at Ruoji subconsciously.
Seeing that the other party just stood there with his head down, he felt a little disappointed.
Ruoli was smart. If she were here, she would definitely help out.
Little Caizi could only step forward and say, "Yes, Princess."
"If you go and question the Imperial Concubine Chen now, she will definitely think that it was the Imperial Concubine Chen who ordered you to do it. Then the Imperial Concubine Chen will go to His Majesty and file a complaint, and the Imperial Concubine Chen will also be in trouble..."
The eldest princess was stunned.
She just felt sorry for her sister Xiyan, who was beaten to death by Empress Chen. She wanted to ask Empress Chen why she did this, but she didn't expect it would bring so many bad consequences...
Wuuuuu... She has already implicated Sister Xiyan, and cannot implicate Mother Zhuang anymore.
The eldest princess could only bite her lip, forcing back her tears, and nodded, "Mother, Yun'er understands. Yun'er will listen to you."
"Wuwuwu... Queen Chen is a bad person. Yun'er will never like Queen Chen again!"
Concubine Zhuang hugged the eldest princess into her arms and wiped her tears distressedly: "Don't be afraid, Yun'er. No matter what happens in the future, your mother will protect you!"
After a long time, the eldest princess finally calmed down a little.
Seeing her getting up and walking out, Concubine Zhuang asked in confusion: "...Yun'er, where are you going?"
Thinking of Sister Xiyan's death, the eldest princess burst into tears again, and choked up and said, "Mother, Yun'er will go to the small Buddhist temple to chant sutras for Sister Xiyan, so that she can ascend to heaven as soon as possible."
If it weren't for her, Sister Xiyan wouldn't have died. Only by doing this can she make up for the guilt in her heart.
When they arrived at the small Buddhist temple, the eldest princess knelt on the cushion, holding the grasshopper woven out of straw, and tears kept falling from her eyes.
Because the grass had withered over the past few days, the grasshoppers had turned from green to brown-black.
The eldest princess shed tears as she said, "Sister Xiyan, Yun'er hadn't had time to give you this gift, how come you were beaten to death by Empress Chen..."
"Wuwuwu... Don't worry, Empress Chen is so mean, Yun'er will never like her again!"
"I hope that in the next life, Yun'er can meet Sister Xiyan again and become friends with her!"
……
Zhongcui Palace.
Xiao Mingzi came in from outside, bowed and reported: "Madam, the matter you asked me to investigate has yielded results."
"Imperial Doctor Tang said that the materials needed to refine the snow silkworm exuvia come from the Western Regions and Yazhou. After careful investigation, I found that the only people in the palace who have any connection with those two places are Concubine Chun and the former Commoner Xiao."
After hearing what Xiao Mingzi said, Shen Zhinian also remembered.
It goes without saying that Concubine Chun is the most beautiful woman in the Western Regions.
Although Xiao Yueying had no direct relationship with Yazhou, when she was still Concubine De, her uncle committed a crime and was exiled to Yazhou.
However, Xiao Yueying had been dead for so long, and Shen Zhinian didn't think this matter had anything to do with her.
Or the remaining power of the Xiao family was gathered and used by someone.
Of course, the person Shen Zhinian was most suspicious of was Concubine Chun.
Fortunately, she had already asked Xiao Zhouzi to hide the snow silkworm molt in Shuixi Pavilion, so even if something really happened, it would not be blamed on her.
Shen Zhinian looked at Xiao Mingzi and said, "I understand."
"Let's keep our troops in place for now. The person behind the scenes has carefully planned this situation, and I'm sure they will take action soon."
At that time, she just needs to sit back and wait.
"Yes."
August 15th is the Mid-Autumn Festival. The imperial palace will set up a grand banquet and invite royal family members and princes and ministers to attend the banquet. It is a rare and important celebration in the year!
The twenty-sixth is the fourth prince’s first birthday celebration.
The Ministry of Rites, the Imperial Household Department and Shen Zhinian still had a lot of things to do, so after listening to Xiao Mingzi's explanation, she continued to deal with palace affairs.
Although the matter was handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Household Department, all matters, big and small, ultimately had to be approved by Shen Zhinian himself before they dared to make any arrangements.
Shen Zhinian couldn't help but feel fortunate that now all power in the six palaces was under her control!
Otherwise, if these important matters were handed over to someone else, especially the Fourth Prince’s first birthday gift…
Who knows what kind of trouble some people will take advantage of the opportunity to cause, or even murder Ah Xu.
No wonder everyone in the harem wants power. Who doesn’t want to control their own destiny? Who is willing to depend on others?
……
Chuxiu Palace.
Concubine Chun walked out from inside.
Yingxiang served beside her and said with a smile, "My lady, I have noticed that Concubine Kang and you seem to be getting along better and better these days."
Concubine Chun smiled and said, "Although Concubine Kang raised the fifth prince, her foundation in the palace is still shallow. Not only me, but every low-ranking concubine who wants to surrender to her will be accepted by her."
"It can be seen that she really wants to develop her own power. In this case, I naturally don't mind making friends with her."
As the two were talking, they unexpectedly ran into a ceremonial guard.
At first, Concubine Chun really didn't recognize the person who came.
There are only so many main ladies in the palace, how come she didn't know when such a person appeared?
When she saw the familiar palace maid, Concubine Chun suddenly realized who was sitting on the sedan chair, and hurriedly stepped forward to pay her respects: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to Her Majesty Zhuang. May Your Highness be blessed with good health!"
Concubine Zhuang raised her hand calmly: "No need to be polite."
"Thank you, Empress Zhuang."
It was not until Concubine Zhuang's procession disappeared from sight that Concubine Chun frowned and asked, "Was that Concubine Zhuang just now?"
"She usually likes to dress like the Queen Mother, but why is she wearing such delicate clothes today and putting on makeup? At first glance, I thought she was a new beauty sent into the palace."
Yingxiang covered her mouth and smiled, whispering, "My lady, you may not know this, but everyone in the palace says that His Majesty has called Concubine Zhuang ten times, and at least eight or nine times he has not ordered water. Concubine Zhuang is so anxious about this, but she has no solution."
"But the last time His Majesty went to Changchun Palace, he actually favored Concubine Zhuang. It is said that it was because Concubine Zhuang's dress that night was different from before."
"Since then, Concubine Zhuang has changed her previous attire and dressed up to look more delicate."
Concubine Chun sneered, "So that's how it is."
"Oh! Didn't Empress Zhuang always claim to be dignified and serious, and look down on us charming and seductive concubines? How come, in order to get His Majesty to favor her, she has become the person she hated the most in the past?"