Chapter 18 Chapter Eighteen

It was night, and the emperor came to Yongshou Palace, but after looking at Yanwan briefly, he wanted to go to Baoyue Tower. Yan Wan couldn't help but smile sweetly, "During dinner, my concubine saw some exquisite meals and wanted to send them to Baoyue Tower, only then remembered that today is fasting, sister Rong Rong will definitely not eat these things, that's all." The emperor suddenly woke up, "That's right. Since it's a day of fasting, Concubine Rong will read the scriptures all night, and I won't see outsiders, so I don't have to visit her."

Yan Wan pursed her lips into a smile, and said softly: "The Emperor has always cared about Rong Concubine's sister the most, how could he have forgotten it today. The concubine will feel wronged for Rong Concubine." The emperor smiled noncommittally, took her hand and sat down together, caressing her and said: "You treat Concubine Rong well." Yan Wan lowered her curvaceous neck, and said softly: "Sister Concubine Rong is far away from home, alone, she has been gracious for a long time but is lonely under her knees, and her concubine has not had children for many years, so I understand her state of mind very well. I can't help being nicer to her. It's just that Concubine Rong's sister is withdrawn and doesn't like concubines very much. So sometimes concubines want to treat her better, but I don't know where to start."

The emperor's face was cold, and he didn't caress Yan Wan's hand until he finished speaking, and said softly: "Her temperament has always been like this, and she treats me the same way. Just as long as you like it." While the two were talking, Lan Cui came up with tea and said with a smile, "This is the Songyang Silver Monkey that was newly tributed this year. The young master felt very good after eating it, so I specially waited for the emperor to come and taste it together." The emperor smiled and said, "You like this too?" Yanwan smiles sweetly and sweetly, which makes people feel kind and relaxed. "Although it is not a rare tea, my concubine likes it to taste sweet. It is plain and friendly, without the sense of alienation of being superior. It is like a daughter next door. It is amiable. Seeing that the emperor was just contemplative and silent, she smiled and said, "The concubine is in charge of the affairs of the six palaces, but as far as tea is concerned, it costs a lot every year. The palace has always been a habit of drinking famous tea, if you are willing to taste more Tasting Songyang Silver Monkey and the like doesn’t cost much, and it has a new flavor, which is also good.”

The emperor pondered for a moment, took a sip of the sapphire and gold thread teacup, and said with a faint smile: "When the empress was in charge of the six palaces for the imperial concubine, she once also led the Songyang silver monkey into the palace. I think there is an old rule to follow. If you I would like to read more classics and anecdotes, and I can arrange it if I think about it." Yan Wan couldn't help being embarrassed when she heard the words, the emperor's implication was that she felt that she was not familiar with the anecdotes in the palace.She felt ashamed, "The concubine is stupid, and I hope the emperor will forgive me."

The emperor held her shoulders and comforted her: "Although you are a noble concubine, your qualifications are still relatively low. Even Concubine Wan and Concubine Yu are more experienced than you, so you are inevitably a little immature. Harmonious, not strict and cold, this is your benefit." He paused, "Naturally it is also because of the queen, she is not in good health, you should bear it more." Yan Wanxiu frowned, and then she calmed down a little, and she smiled and motioned for Lan Cui to hand over the teacup.Lan Cui was holding the teacup, when her hand slipped, a cup of boiling hot tea was poured on Yan Wan's hand instantly, scalding a large swath of crimson.

Yan Wan Xuexue cried out in pain, Lan Cui was so frightened that she fell to her knees and kowtowed desperately.The emperor held Yan Wan's hand and exhaled repeatedly, and the palace people hurriedly brought cold water to soak Yan Wan's hand, and took a cool plaster to smear on it, and rushed to call the imperial physician.Yan Wan was so painful that her eyes were full of tears, she just bit her lip and didn't speak.The emperor was furious for a moment, kicked Lan Cui hard, and shouted: "Such tricky and lazy slaves, why don't you send them to the Punishment Department!"

Wang Chan hurriedly agreed to pull the trembling Lan Cui down.The emperor comforted Yan Wan for a long time. He wanted to stay, but couldn't bear Yan Wan's persuasion: "The emperor is staying with my concubine tonight, and I am afraid that I am worried about my concubine's injury and cannot take a good rest. It is better to go back. Rest in peace in the Hall of Mental Cultivation." No matter how the emperor agreed, Yan Wan said again: "If the emperor is really worried, he can leave Li Yu here to serve him. Li Yu is considerate and considerate. If there is something wrong, he can report it to the emperor in time."

The emperor was also afraid of staying here, and Yan Wan would serve everything personally, but she would not be able to take care of her. After a few words of advice, Li Yu got up and left. In the Hall of Mental Cultivation that night, the emperor did not sleep well.Ben called Wanbi to come to bed, and just met, saw that Wanbi was well-dressed, but reticent, felt annoyed and smiled, "Why? Are you so scared when you see me? You don't want to say anything. .” Concubine Wan was at a loss, "Concubine...Concubine hasn't slept with me for many years, I'm afraid I'm not good enough..."

The emperor smiled bitterly and said: "That's all. I summoned you here because you are an old man in the Qian Mansion, and you can chat at night. Since you are so cramped, that's all. I'll ask someone to take you back to the palace." Concubine Wan's face was red, so she had no choice but to leave without a word.The emperor was uninterested, and Jin Zhong apologized and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, Concubine Wan is getting older and it is not suitable for her to sleep. Why don't you call other young masters to serve you?" The emperor waved his hand, and said impatiently: "Why do I worry about who will come to sleep? I just want to find someone to talk to." Jin Zhong hesitated to speak, the emperor gave him a look and said, "You have the most ideas on weekdays. Straight up."

Jin Zhong hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, there is actually someone who has been waiting outside for a long time, and he has something to say to the Emperor." In front of the couch, a purple copper crane-shaped candlestick stood alone, dragging down a slender shadow, making it look more and more desolate.The emperor said lazily, "Who?" Jin Zhong quietly looked at the emperor's face and said, "Maoqian." The emperor sat up abruptly, and said annoyedly: "Tell her to leave the palace earlier to settle down, and I won't bother with her about today's affairs."

Jin Zhong hurriedly kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, Maoqian said, if she doesn't tell the Emperor about this matter, she would rather die on the stone steps in front of the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Seeing that she is willing to die, I will report to you." God listens, so I have to come to report." The emperor was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Call her in." It was already midnight when Hai Lan returned to Yanxi Palace.Ye Xin waited for her to take off the half-new stone blue embroidered white magnolia flower satin fox fur cloak, took the enamel openwork hand stove in her hand, and said distressedly: "The young master stayed late with the empress today, so hurry up and rest. The hand stove is cold, the servants will go to replace it with charcoal, and warm you up again for Mrs. Tang to sleep." Hai Lan sighed: "My sister has suffered such a great grievance, and I can only talk with her. You have seen it yourself, my sister's face is swollen like that, and I don't know when it will disappear. .” The two were talking, but they saw Yongqi turning out from the Nuan Pavilion inside, came up to welcome An and said: "Er Niang is finally back, tell my son to wait." Seeing his concern and filial piety on his face, Hai Lan was a little bit surprised when she was happy, "You child, what are you doing here if you don't go back to your own mansion at such a late hour? You're a married man, so I'm not afraid of you, Fujin." miss." Yong Qi laughed hurriedly and said, "Today I saw a lot of sable skins and ginseng sent from outside, so my son specially picked out the good ones and sent them to Emiang and Huang Erniang." When Hailan heard him mention Ruyi, she felt apprehensive, "It's not convenient for you to see your mother-in-law now. Mother-in-law will hand over these things to you." She looked at her tall and handsome son, and felt uncomfortable. Feeling a little pity, "Looking at how filial you are to your mother-in-law, it can be considered that my sister didn't dote on you in vain." Yong Qi felt a little guilty, and said: "My son should have gone to greet the Queen's Mother in person. It's just that the Queen's Mother is in the current situation, and my son has to be more sensible." He helped Hailan sit down, "My Mother is also tired. My son just asked someone to add hot charcoal, you should sit down and have a rest. The jujube and white fungus soup has just been simmered, and it’s hot enough to use.” Seeing how careful he was, Hai Lan comforted him even more, pulled him to sit down together, and said: "You have always been filial, and my mother knows it." Seeing that no one was around, Yong Qi hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice: "Er Niang and Huang Er Niang are close, that's what it should be. But we have to be careful, so as not to displease Huang Ama." Hai Lan waved her hand, took Ye Xintian's hand stove to hold it, and said warmly: "Since you were born, Er Niang is a person who has no favour, why should you care about these." Her complexion sank slightly, a little hesitant, "You are naturally Cautious, capable of both civil and military skills, your Empress Ama will regard you as the most proud person. It is good that you are wise and protect yourself, and your filial piety to your Empress Mother does not have to be on the surface. But inwardly, your Empress Empress loves you. She is inferior to her own Yongxie, you must understand in your heart." What he said made Yongqi sweat coldly, she hurriedly knelt down and said, "How could my son not know what Er Niang said? It's just that since the third brother passed away, my son is the eldest son, and I have to consider everything, so I have 12 points towards Empress Empress. I only dare to show my filial piety. After all, Empress Empress and Emma are not on good terms, and my son dare not get too close to Yikun Palace in the open." Hailan glanced at him, her tone was cold, "You have a good idea. If you weren't talented and cautious, you wouldn't be in the weather today." Seeing Yong Qi bowing her head blindly, she couldn't bear it, "The ground is wet and cold, don't let it be cold." Kneeling. The gangrene on Ruqiu's leg is more likely to attack, and it always hurts faintly, so be more careful." Yong Qi touched the side of her leg subconsciously, and didn't take it seriously, "The imperial doctor always said that the three Yins are insufficient, and the exogenous evils are too abundant. The left side is only the size of a soybean. It's not painful or itchy, and it's nothing." Hailan sighed: "You leave the palace to start a family of your own, even though Fujin is managing it for you, you have to pay attention to everything." She paused, as if thinking of something, "I listen to your Chenggui, as an elder brother , studying diligently in the study as usual, can be set as an example, and after school... the elder brothers of Concubine Waiting Ling are also very good." Yong Qi's lips twitched slightly, but he still said calmly: "It is Huang Ama's favor to make your mother assist the sixth palace. My son loves his younger brothers, and he also fulfills his elder brother's duty." He hesitated for a moment, and looked at Looking at Hailan, she said: "Although Erniang has a lot of experience in the palace, her family is not very well-off. My son is doing this in the hope that Erniang and Lingniang can live on their faces, and don't damage Erniang's honor and tranquility." Hailan stroked his forehead lovingly, and sighed: "It's good for you to be strong and thoughtful, but don't try to be perfect, and bear with everything by yourself. At a young age, being too prepared is also detrimental to the mind. Besides You have to be strong by nature, so you don’t have to talk about any headaches, but you have to be careful with your body.” She changed the subject and said tactfully: “Last time I heard you mentioned that you had gangrene, and my mother seemed so anxious for something. Yes, I asked the imperial doctor. He said that both Prince Yi and his son had passed, so it really doesn’t matter. You are good at riding and archery, and you don’t know what it’s caused by eating and sleeping in the open, riding and hunting.” She said, her tone sank, a little dissatisfied. I am very sorry, "However, the imperial physician also said that after a cold bath, greed for cold and dampness invades, or if the cover is thin after sexual desire, cold evil will take advantage of the weakness and enter the interior, and this disease will also occur. After all, you have to take care of your own body." Yongqi blushed, and immediately said with a smile: "You can rest assured about this mother-in-law. My son's son's son's son's wife Jin Xilinjueluo family and side Fujin Suo Chuoluo family were all chosen by Huang Ama, Huang Erniang and you personally for her son. They are gentle, respectful and thrifty, and they are really good wives." Hailan gave a chuckle, tapped his forehead lightly, and scolded with a smile: "Why are you guilty in front of Erniang? Does Erniang know that you have no superficial affection for Fujin and Fujin, and Suo Chuoluo is good at it?" Childbirth, most of your sons were born by her, but Ge Gehu is the one you love the most. Nothing else, Er Niang is only worried about one..." Yongqi saw that Hailan was quite blaming, and hurriedly explained: "What Erniang is worried about is that Hu's family background is humble, and it is a girl bought from the mansion who made a house to seal Gege, but she is also quite obedient. , keep yourself safe, and never exceed the rules." Hailan couldn't help shaking her head, "Emiang just said this, and you have so many words to defend her, which shows that you are biased. Although princes, nobles and relatives all have three wives and four concubines, you just don't have the retrograde tendency of spoiling concubines and destroying wives." Yongqi smiled gently and submissively, "Er Niang is right. Her son's Fujins are gentle and virtuous. Although the Hu family is more delicate and beautiful, they are not too out of line. Have you heard Fujin complain?" Hailan smiled warmly, "Your Fujin is honest, and Emiang also hopes that you have a good wife. If you live up to it, your Empress' mother's life will be easier." Yong Qi was about to agree, but suddenly her smile faltered, she was quite hesitant, "Emiang, my son really wants to be proud of the emperor's mother. But there is a saying that can only be said between mother and son behind closed doors." Hailan knew that he was meticulous by nature, so she was worried, and said, "What's the matter?" Yong Qi hesitated for a moment, seeming to be very embarrassed, "E Niang, my son said something inappropriate. Er Niang and Huang Er Niang are like sisters, and Huang Er Niang treats her son like her own. But Twelfth Brother grows up day by day. Although the son is close to him, he has to think a little more. The twelfth younger brother is Huang Ama's direct son, born in the middle palace." He smiled wryly, "With him around, my son's name will be unfair after all. Even if you become a prince in the future, it will be nothing more than making wedding clothes for others." The smile on the corners of Hailan's lips gradually cooled down, like snowflakes frozen in the cold weather, shining with a cold white gleam.Yong Qi looked at her smile, took two steps back unconsciously, lowered her head in fear and dared not speak. Hailan's voice lacked the slightest warmth, "Kneel down!" Where did Yong Qi dare to disobey, her knees softened and she knelt down on the ground.Hailan took off the gold-embellished coral bead-embellished armors on her fingers one by one, and slapped Yongqi's left cheek crisply, and soon landed on the right cheek again.Her hand didn't stop, and she hit it hard, with tears in her eyes. "If it weren't for your empress mother, our mother and son would have died in Yanxi Palace that year. How could you open your eyes to see this world? If you weren't for your empress empress, you would be the bastard of a concubine who fell out of favor. Who would Let me take care of you? You can go to the study to study, you can learn martial arts, you can win the favor of your emperor, and you can stand out among so many brothers. Who is planning for you? Not for anything else, just for you. Your empress mother is the only one who has the glory of today! It is because you can write good calligraphy that you are taught by your empress mother herself. She chooses a good wife for you, and helps you to start a family. She puts all her thought into you , not even the twelfth elder brother who was born to her. Now you are fooled and confuse, and you say such disobedient words, listen to Er Niang, it's really chilling!" How could Yongqi dare to answer the words, bent down her tall body and kowtowed repeatedly, slapped herself and said: "Emiang, calm down! Ermiang, calm down! My son is unfilial, and he fainted for a while and talked nonsense. Don't get angry and hurt your body!" " "Body?" Hailan pointed at him, her face was full of tears, and said with a sneer, "You still know about Er Niang's body! Er Niang is just a useless person, and she has long been out of your Emma's favor. That's all. Without your mother-in-law taking good care of you, I'm afraid it would be difficult to raise you. Don't forget your own origin when you become honorable today!" Yong Qi said sadly: "My son is also confused. I always feel that if I please Huang Ama, I will be inferior to my twelve younger brothers, the proud son of heaven, who was born with honor. The empress' mother loves her son, but it is only because her son will have a good life in the future. It's just an arm." "Brother Twelve is honorable, that's because his mother is the queen, there is nothing to argue about! Your words like this are poking my mother's heart, and also slapping yourself in the face. If you want to blame, you can only blame you for not being reincarnated." It's just a good belly. Erniang has been out of favor for many years, and she never took it as an insult. Because what makes people look down is never their background, but their own character. If you think this way, what is the difference from the big brother back then? Your big brother Having been raised by your empress mother for many years, but you don’t want to be grateful for the kindness of nurturing, that’s why you ended up like this. And now, as the eldest son, you are already the right-hand man of your empress Ama. If you really have that blessing, you must respect your empress Erniang is the empress dowager mother, so it doesn't matter if Erniang is a concubine. If you don't have that blessing, it is reasonable to be a prince and enjoy wealth and help your twelfth younger brother. Be careful! Don't arrive yet For that seat, I started thinking about what I shouldn't have. Your eldest brother, third brother, and fourth brother are all lessons from the past!" Yongqi was dripping with cold sweat, shaking her clothes and trembling, "Er Niang calm down, my son understands." "Understood?" Hailan lifted his chin and said solemnly, "You don't understand! From the day you were born into my womb, you have been plotted by others! If it weren't for your mother-in-law and I to support each other , when I was pregnant with you, I risked taking some poisonous drugs to relieve your grievances from the cold palace, and she was by my side when I gave birth to you, and I did everything by myself. You are no longer in this world! If trouble arises, keep yourself safe! Only the blessings of Er Niang and you will last forever!" Yongqi looked at Hailan like thunder, and said in a trembling voice: "Emiang, you actually took poison for the sake of the emperor's mother, and you were still pregnant with your son at that time, Emiang, you..." Hailan let go of her hand, stared at him quietly, took the silk, and gently wiped the cold sweat on his forehead, with an irresistible gentle and firm expression, "Yongqi, if people want to live, they always have to use some methods." Er Niang has always felt sorry for you. But you can't be suspicious of today's glory. Even if you want to doubt Er Niang, you must not doubt your Queen Er Niang! This sentence, you Remember it firmly!" Yong Qi broke down in tears.In his growing memory, he rarely cried, really rarely.Sobbing silently, his shoulders trembled violently.He was lying in his arms, his back like a mountain range in the dark night.Hailan put her hand on his shoulder calmly, letting the tears fall quietly, "Yongqi, Erniang knows that you grew up in the palace, brothers are not like brothers, father and son are more like monarchs and ministers. Just be more suspicious. Take more precautions. But life is not easy, if you continue to doubt the person who has been kind to you in nurturing you, you will be destroyed. Er Niang doesn't believe in anyone, only you, Empress Er Niang. You are the same, remember!" Yong Qi nodded heavily and vigorously, as if only in this way could he deeply engrave Hailan's teachings in his heart.His face was lonely and desolate, "Emiang, isn't the person you love the most, your son?" Hailan squatted down, stretched out her hand to caress his young and plump face, and vaguely discerned the emperor's suave and suave appearance, "You and your Huang Ama really look alike when you were young. It's a pity that he never had me in his heart. I have never had him in my heart. The people Er Niang loves most are Ulanara Ruyi and Aixinjue Luo Yongqi. But Er Niang has to tell you clearly that the time I spend with your Empress is longer and longer We are closer. No one can shake the trust between us. Er Niang hopes you understand that those who treat you well, don't let her down or betray her." She stood up and said wearily, "Yongqi, the palace gate has been closed. After you release the key, you can stay here and sleep, think about it carefully." She stood up slowly, leaving Yongqi half leaning on the foot of the warm couch, tired and desolate.He tightly hugged his body sadly, suppressing the choked sobs in his throat, "Er Niang, Er Niang, why did you treat me like this?" The freezing rain in the cold night knocked on the window desolately, falling on the rosewood openwork vine There was a harsh monotonous sound on the panes of pine twigs.The world is lonely, and the only way to respond is rustle. The world is lonely, and the night is silent.The emperor's eyes were reddish, showing that he was extremely sleepy.He looked at the figure kneeling and kneeling in front of him, with an imperceptible hoarseness hidden in his solemn tone, "Maoqian, you've finished your words, but I still don't believe it." Maoqian's complexion was livid, her cheeks were flushed with determination, and she prostrated herself on the ground obediently, "Your Majesty, if it is not convincing evidence that Ling Yunche's babbling in his dreams, but these two silver needles and this saddle are really convincing evidence. If it wasn't for covering up the queen's intention to kill the eighth elder brother, why did Ling Yunche hide these two silver needles from others? I have been thinking about it for a long time, and the matter involves the emperor's descendants, so I have to risk my life to report it." The emperor looked playful, with gloomy eyes, held up the two silver needles in front of his eyes, and muttered: "The silver needles have already accumulated dirt, and they are old things. The needle holes are also consistent with the holes under the saddle. It is indeed not a forgery. But Maoqian, you and Ling Yunche have long been bitter couples, and now the grievances are even deeper. Even if the physical evidence is convincing, I cannot fully believe it." Maoqian bowed her head for a moment, a trace of resentment flashed in her eyes, she raised her head and said: "The physical evidence is there, the emperor can't believe it, but it is the witness of the servant girl. The servant girl has already said that Zhao Jiuxiao also knows what happened that day. Right now If someone else is in the palace, the emperor will know when he asks." The emperor did not look at her, but only focused on the silver needle, and said coldly: "Do you need to tell me? I have already ordered Jinbao to bring him here." He clapped his hands twice, and Jinbao outside had already heard it, and took it. Zhao Jiuxiao entered and knelt down. The emperor said, "Where's Li Yu?" Jinbao replied: "The emperor knows that Eunuch Li and Lord Ling have a very close personal relationship, so he is afraid that there will be news leaked. Therefore, the servant passed on the emperor's order and asked Eunuch Li to send sacrifices to the mausoleum of Empress Xiaoxian tonight. As for the others, there are The slaves are here, they can't get closer to the Hall of Mental Cultivation." The emperor raised his head and signaled him to go out. He only looked coldly at the shivering Zhao Jiuxiao and said, "You know why you were called here, don't you?" It was Zhao Jiuxiao's first time meeting the saint, and he was already dizzy as if in a dream.When he arrived in the brightly colored palace, his whole body was limp as if he was drunk, and he fell to the ground in fright, kowtowed repeatedly, and said with his tongue out, "I am ignorant, I don't know." The emperor regarded him as a piece of dust, so he was not willing to waste a word easily.Maoqian was still obedient, pointing to something on the ground and said, "Zhao Jiuxiao, do you recognize this saddle?" When Jiu Xiao saw the saddle, his heart trembled, he suddenly became sober, and shook his head repeatedly. Maoqian expected that he would not admit it easily, so she crossed her arms and sneered, "Would the emperor not know about your dealings with Ling Yunche? The emperor already knew about the injury caused by the eighth elder brother's fall at the racecourse, but Bai Bai Let me ask you a question, it's just that you are not loyal to Daqing Zhong, do you still dare to deceive the Holy One?" Jiuxiao was frightened into a cold sweat, but seeing that the emperor was confident, he thought that the emperor had known about it, and said in a panic: "Your Majesty, this saddle slave knows that when the eighth elder brother fell from the horse, Ling Yunche was ordered to investigate, and only then did he find out that the eighth elder brother fell from the horse. It was because the horses were frightened." The emperor didn't listen to his ramblings, and said impatiently: "The horses were frightened because two silver needles pierced the leather under the saddle. I know all about this. But Ling Yunche followed my order to investigate, but he didn't report it to me. Why? ?” Jiuxiao was dumbfounded, and said in a daze: "The emperor knows all about it? Then... the servants don't know about other things." With a high-pitched voice, Maoqian scratched her eardrums like a rusty blade, "You don't know? You are his brother, and I'm just a rag. What things don't you know about him? Who concealed it? Because of that bastard Ling Yunche who dared to deceive the emperor! You can do it!" Jiuxiao's face suddenly changed, but he didn't disdain, "You are a thief. Do you think you can frame your husband by stealing a saddle and a silver needle? It's no wonder that Ling Yunche has looked down on you all these years, and I can't look down on you if I change it." Come on!" He bravely said to the emperor: "The emperor gave the marriage with good intentions, but this shrew is savage and unruly. If the husband doesn't agree with him at all, he will stick his nose and stare at him, let alone Ling Yuncheruo who will go back later on duty. , or say hello to the woman next door, she will definitely quarrel. Wei Chen and Ling Yunche have known each other for many years, and although he has repeatedly advised him to have a harmonious husband and wife, he really can't stand it." Seeing that the emperor's face did not change, he just idled Listening, she became more and more courageous, "Your Majesty, this woman is jealous and narrow-minded. I really can't believe what she said." The emperor didn't look at him, but stretched out his hand to caress the saddle carefully, looking at the needle holes on the top, "This saddle looks like a horse farm, and it's been a few years, and the needle holes on it are just like these two silver needles." .Maoqian, are you so determined to frame your bedside person early in the morning?" Although these words were a question, the meaning in the words was close to that of Zhao Jiuxiao.No matter how careless Jiuxiao was, he couldn't help but be terrified. Maoqian thought she was proud of herself, and raised her head and said: "Your Majesty, the reason why this servant did not tell the Emperor about this until today is because one reason is that the past is unknown, and I am afraid of misunderstanding. Seeing Ling Yunche defending the empress in every possible way today, my doubts have been confirmed. The servant girl thought, when the eighth elder brother fell off the horse and became disabled, there were rumors in the palace that the fifth elder brother was the victim. Ling Yunche ordered a thorough investigation, but concealed many things. Presumably he had no contact with the young concubine Yu, and would not Conceal it for her. The only one who can make him do such a deceitful thing is the Empress." She raised her neck, with a vicious cold light in her eyes, "This servant speculates selfishly, whether this matter will happen five times in a row. Elder brother was also deceived, it was the empress' plan to kill two birds with one stone." The emperor's expression was condensed, reflecting the whistling wind outside the window, which was particularly creepy.He said solemnly: "What did you say?" Maoqian took two steps forward on her knees, her voice was weird and secretive, like a straight iron string tightly wrapped around her soft neck, "The queen empress has her own biological son, and she used to love the fifth elder brother for someone to rely on. Now that I have a son, and the fifth elder brother is talented, capable of writing and martial arts, how can the empress not think about her son! If the eighth elder brother's fall from the horse is related to the fifth elder brother's crime, it will naturally be cut off. If not, the eighth elder brother will be disabled, on the one hand, he will not be able to inherit the great cause, and on the other hand, he will avenge the empress empress's old revenge on the imperial concubine Shujia!" Outside the hall, there is a pitch black night. The Hall of Mental Cultivation, Yikun Palace, Yongshou Palace, hundreds of palaces and pavilions are all frozen into majestic and motionless shadows in the haze.Inside the Mingming Hall, there are dozens of braziers, which are as warm as spring.But the emperor stood there, feeling that the blood was cold from the soles of his feet, slowly congealed, slowly forced to his chest, and condensed his mouthpiece.Even the sweat that was forced out of the palms of his hands was like frozen raindrops, icy cold.It's too cold to be high, after all, it's too cold to be high. His voice was already hoarse, and there were dark red bloodshot eyes, "So, you think that the reason why my Jing Si died unexpectedly is because she had such a vicious mother-in-law, don't you?" Maoqian's hysteria tore through the last tranquility of the dark night, and also tore the most vulnerable wound in the emperor's heart, "Yes! The fifth princess Yuxue is cute. If there is no such a mother, your majesty, you will look at the fifth princess growing up. Big and slim, she became the most beautiful princess in the Qing Dynasty. You can watch her get married, have a good husband, and have a happy life, instead of dying early and becoming a victim of the harem competition." The emperor burst into tears, he stumbled a few steps, and sat down on the Arhat's couch, weeping uncontrollably: "Jing Si! My Jing Si..." Zhao Jiuxiao had never seen the emperor like this before, and he was so frightened that he came back to his senses after a while, and glared at Maoqian, "You woman, you spitting blood!" "Don't talk nonsense! Don't talk nonsense! The Queen's Empress has kindness in her heart, and she must be blessed! She is not such a person!" The emperor was concentrating on hearing the words, and for a moment, he sneered suddenly, "Yes! I remembered that after leaving the Leng Palace, it was the empress who asked me to let Ling Yunche leave the Leng Palace to guard the Kunning Palace. Only after that did Ling Yunche have a chance to rise to the top and come to my side Waiting on you." His face was pale, and he was terrified, "I'm really scared when I think about it. The side of my humerus is actually the confidant of others!" Zhao Jiuxiao was anxious and flustered, and kowtowed desperately, "Don't worry, Your Majesty! The empress has been married to you for many years, and only someone she can trust dares to send the emperor to accompany you! Don't misunderstand that the empress is sincere!" "Sincerely?" The emperor smiled sourly and sadly, "I used to really feel that the queen was sincere to me, but now it seems that even I don't understand it. If there is a sharp knife hidden behind this sincerity, then I really avoid it." It's inevitable." He waved his hand, "Maoqian, you've talked enough today. More than you've said in all the years you've served me. I've heard enough, you go down first. I have something to say, and I want to Ask Zhao Jiuxiao again." Maoqian Nuonuo agreed and bowed to leave.She got up to leave, the opening and closing of the palace door drew cold wind like a sharp sword, Jiu Xiao shuddered all over, and knelt down to one side.He didn't know what to do when he saw a woman come in, walked up to him, knelt down and said, "The emperor is safe, the noble concubine sent his servants to plead guilty to the emperor." She kowtowed and said tremblingly, "Your concubine The young master applied the medicine and slept for a few hours, woke up and asked someone to add some braziers to Aunt Maoqian, lest she would freeze, only then did she find out that Aunt Maoqian came to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to meet the emperor early in the morning." The emperor said lightly: "It's okay. It's not good for the noble concubine to be scalded. Maoqian ran out to find me while she was in chaos. She couldn't care less." Chunchan's face was full of fear, and she said with a frowning face: "Your Majesty, the young master was going to come to plead guilty to the emperor in person, but the imperial doctor said that the young master's injuries are minor or serious, and it's better not to move. At least it was persuaded." The emperor's face softened slightly, and he said with concern: "The imperial doctor looked at it and said that the imperial concubine is seriously injured?" Chunchan hurriedly replied: "Don't worry, your majesty, the imperial doctor said that as long as you apply the medicine diligently and take care of it carefully, it doesn't matter. It's also Lan Cui's fault." She glanced at Jiu Xiao and complained, "Lan Cui also Even after serving the young master for many years, she is still so careless. When the servant came out, she was so frightened that she cried, hurting the young master so much, and I don’t know how to punish her.” The corner of the emperor's mouth sank, and he said in a bad mood: "It can be big or small if you get burned, and you have to hand it over to the Punishment Department for punishment." The emperor's words were like a burst of cold air, and they came straight to Jiuxiao. Jiuxiao shuddered, and suddenly remembered that when he was waiting outside the palace gate, Jinzhong smiled at him and said: "Speak carefully, the life of your sweetheart, you will die." It's still in the hands of Imperial Concubine Ling." He was still a little confused at first, but after hearing this verse, he couldn't understand it any more. Chunchan heard that the emperor was angry, and quickly apologized with a smile: "Please forgive me, Lan Cui has always been diligent in his hands and feet, and I am afraid that it was a momentary mistake. The young master said that because of Lan Cui's many years of service, I would like to ask the emperor to keep Lan Cui. Let the little master handle it by himself, don't send it to the Punishment Department to suffer those trivial pains, and avoid making the family ugly." She couldn't bear it, "After all, Lan Cui has already suffered thirty big sticks." The emperor wanted to speak, but thought for a while and said, "That's fine. The concubine has always been kind, and she is willing to leave room for everything. It doesn't seem like..." He thought for a while, "Go and tell the concubine, what Lan Cui should do is up to her to decide. .” Chunchan took the order respectfully, glanced at Zhao Jiuxiao who was kneeling on the ground trembling, and backed away silently. The hall was as quiet as in a land of no one, Jiuxiao was only thinking about Lan Cui, and when she raised her head, she saw the emperor was silent, staring at him intently.After a while, the emperor's voice sounded loudly, "You don't have to be careful about lying. There is only Zhen here, and Jin Zhong is guarding you outside. If you don't tell the truth, leave the Hall of Mental Cultivation and enter the Department of Punishment. When the time comes, No one can save you." Jiuxiao listened in bewilderment, for some reason, his straight spine gradually weakened, and finally, as if all the bones had been removed from his body, he fell down on the ground with tears in his eyes.