The geological conditions near the outskirts of Beijing are hard and the yield of food grown is not good, so many poor people are forced to leave their villages to make a living.

It would be good if some herbs could be planted nearby to attract the people to return to their fields and return to their hometowns for the Holy Queen.

Everyone hit it off immediately and were both action-oriented, so they divided their work: Yun Xi's master and servant inquired about the medicinal seedlings; Ran Piao went to discuss with the Ministry of Industry and Shuntian Prefecture, and called the two village chiefs to jointly plan development.

For the next three to five days, Yun Xi and his party were running around delivering medicinal seedlings and teaching the villagers how to grow herbs and pick them... During this period, Yun Xi taught the villagers almost step by step many techniques and planting techniques.

Many Shuntian government officials also helped villagers reclaim land and plant medicinal seedlings.

It is true that Xun Yanqing, Yin of Shuntian Prefecture, loves to shirk cases, but when it comes to helping people with planting and other common affairs, he and his men have taken care of things early.

Over the next few months, the bombed fireworks field was bulldozed and refilled with fertilizer and soil to facilitate future planting of herbal medicines; other areas were also reclaimed so that once the herbal seedlings arrived, cultivation could begin.

Yun Xi and Lu Qingfan looked at the prosperous village and both smiled.

"Seeing such a scene, you will feel that all my previous efforts have never been in vain." Lu Qingfan said in a low voice.

Looking at Lu Qingfan with bright clear eyes, Yun Xi echoed: "Our protection has always been worthwhile."

Criminal law solves crimes and protects the people, not for fame and reputation, but for the justice that is persistently pursued in the heart.

"Yun Wu Zuo, Yun Wu Zuo!" Fan Zhi, who was coming on horseback from the front, was followed by a whip-raising eunuch. The two stopped outside the crops and got off their horses with a look, and walked quickly towards them.

"I finally found you!"

Yun Xi waved at Fan Zhi: "Fan Cha, please slow down."

"See you, sir." Fan Zhi respectfully saluted Lu Qingfan with his fists raised, and then said: "The imperial concubine has summoned Yun Zuo, and the palace envoys must come with their subordinates."

After saying that, Fan Zhi stepped aside with some embarrassment.

The little eunuch was hunched over but spoke with a strong voice, as if he was a martial artist: "Slave Xiao Youzi, I have met Lu Shilang and met Miss Yun."

Lu Qingfan nodded slightly and said, "Young master, you are so polite. The noble concubine only summoned Yun Wuzuo alone?"

"Yes," Little Youzi's father-in-law stepped away from Yun Xi and said politely, "The imperial concubine heard Princess Yuan Yue praise Miss Yun's excellent medical skills, so she wanted to invite her to the palace to diagnose her pulse."

Yun Xi glanced at Lu Qingfan when he heard this, "Sir?"

"Go." Since the last time Yun Xi behaved amazingly and calmly in the palace, Lu Qingfan has begun to believe in Yun Xi's ability to mediate and protect herself.

The little girl has never been a weakling who needs to rely on others to survive. His protective desire must be restrained.

"Can Miss Yun know how to ride a horse?" Young Father-in-law Youzi asked cautiously.

Yun Xi nodded, "Yes."

Lu Qingfan's eyes flashed, the young father-in-law is going to ride on the same horse with Yun Xi?

Fan Zhi immediately said smartly: "That's very good. Miss Yun can use my subordinate's horse. I will go back with you in a while."

"Thank you very much." Yun Xi thanked him gratefully and got on his horse. Young Youzi's father-in-law bowed and left, and the two of them left one after the other.

Lu Qingfan watched the two riders getting further and further away, and his sharp eyes fell on Fan Zhi.

Fan Zhi chuckled: "Guard Hai said not to give anyone the opportunity to get close to Miss Yun, especially when adults are also present."

Rumors spread throughout the yamen that Mr. Lu and Miss Yun were in love, but Mr. Lu, who was cold-faced and enthusiastic, was a typical jealous person, so it was always right for him to go the extra mile.

Lu Qingfan glanced at Leng Hai who was teasing Leng Chuan and Qing Guo in front of him with a half-smile, and said calmly: "You are obedient...you are doing well, keep up the good work."

After saying that, he strode away, leaving Fan Zhi standing there with a confused look on his face: "Are you complimenting me?"

Why is the tone still a bit different?

Let us say that after Yun Xi and Xiao Youzi entered the palace, they had to pass through the Qianqing Gate to enter the inner court and go to the residence of the concubines in the harem.

Chengqian Palace and Chuxiu Palace are the head of the east and west palaces, with Chuxiu Palace located in the west and Chengqian Palace located in the east. Yun Xi and his party had to walk through a long bluestone road before reaching the splendid Chengqian Palace.

When you enter the door on the first day of the new year, the lush and gorgeous peonies and noble peonies in the courtyard almost occupy the entire outer courtyard, giving a brilliant and prosperous scene to every corner.

Even though she had never met the imperial concubine, Yun Xi knew that her master was extremely favored.

After Xiao Youzi's father-in-law sent Yun Xi into the palace, a beautiful palace maid in exquisite clothes ushered Yun Xi in.

Her name is Zhuyue, and she is the eldest maid serving beside the imperial concubine.

Miss Zhuyue praised Yun Xi for being a beauty as rumored, but Yun Xi said she didn't dare to take it seriously.

The two of them greeted each other politely and arrived at the inner hall.

Sitting at the head of the inner hall is a woman with sharp phoenix eyes and a striking beauty... Unlike Empress Dowager De, who is soft and elegant, Empress Dowager Concubine is extremely beautiful. Her slightly raised chin and arrogant demeanor add to the beauty. Domineering and arrogant.

When Yun Xi knelt on the ground and kowtowed and saluted, she was thinking that His Royal Highness's noble appearance must have been inherited from his mother's character.

"Raise your head," the imperial concubine's beautiful oriole-like voice sounded. Yun Xi raised her head in embarrassment, her cheeks turning red quietly under the imperial concubine's harsh gaze.

"I just look at you, why are you blushing?" The imperial concubine played with her bright red nails and sneered: "You are so cowardly? Aren't you very good at speaking out and sharply when you were in front of the emperor?"

"Your Majesty is like a fairy daughter, she is truly a beauty in the world. Even if you are a girl, it is hard to resist your Majesty's charm..." Yun Xi quickly lowered her head and whispered: "People's girls are really timid."

She also had the courage to speak in front of the emperor.

Of course, the imperial concubine knew that her beauty was the best in the harem, but when these words came out of Yun Xi's mouth, they seemed more sincere.

The imperial concubine covered her lips and smiled secretly, "You are obviously glib!"

Tianxing, the other eldest maid beside her, couldn't help but smile: "It's no wonder that His Highness the Crown Prince has always praised Shilang Lu and his men for their abilities. I see, even Miss Yun's clever little mouth can please the empress!"

"How can a common girl be as smart as a palace maid trained by my empress..."

The more Yun Xi spoke, the more cautious she became, prompting the imperial concubine to simply wave her hands and say, "That's all, don't be nervous. Please give me a seat."

After Yun Xi sat down carefully, the imperial concubine said calmly: "You must be wondering why I suddenly summoned you."

"The young father-in-law Youzi who came to summon me said that my mother-in-law is ill, and he wanted to order a common girl to check her pulse."

Yun Xi did not let down her vigilance at all, and said respectfully: "A civilian girl has little talent and little knowledge. She is not as good as the national experts from the Taiyuan Hospital, but she still wants to devote herself to the empress's phoenix body."

If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants to secure his position in the East Palace, he cannot do without the support of the imperial concubine’s maternal clan. If the imperial concubine is stable, the prince will be stable.

Even though Yun Xi didn't want to cause more trouble, she had to leave this time. Otherwise, in the eyes of interested people, it was really unjustifiable that she had visited Concubine De, but was not devoted to the Concubine.

"It's rare for you to have such filial piety."

The imperial concubine saw that Yun Xi was a prudent person, so she winked at the palace maids Tianxing and Zhuyue beside her, and they immediately led the rest of the attendants away, leaving the inner palace to them.

"I come from a noble family, and my father was a second-rank minister in middle age. It can be said that everything went smoothly in his early years."

Yun Xi listened respectfully on her face, but she became more and more puzzled in her heart: What was the imperial concubine trying to do when she suddenly stepped back and suddenly started a heart-to-heart talk?

"In the first half of my life, I enjoyed all the glory and glory. In the second half of my life, I planned for my son, and that's how I am now."

The imperial concubine said, her eyes darkening: "The hardships of this journey are not enough to be appreciated by outsiders. For the sake of the prince, I have also done some stupid things."

Yun Xi looked up in surprise and met the imperial concubine's eyes for the first time.

At this moment, the imperial concubine is not a high-ranking imperial concubine of the Heavenly Family, but an ordinary mother who is willing to risk everything for her son: "That matter at the fireworks field was what I allowed Yi Duo to do."

"Is it the empress?" Yun Xi was surprised.

What His Royal Highness the Prince said about knowing nothing about fireworks is actually true!

To reach the supreme position, people, wealth, and power are all indispensable.

The imperial concubine wanted to make money for the prince, but she didn't want to taint the reputation of the future prince, so it was more appropriate for her to do it.

The imperial concubine pursed her lips and said, "Today, my father will file for retirement, and my brothers and relatives will be relieved of their responsibilities as soon as possible."

In order to keep the position of the prince, the influence of the maternal relatives must withdraw from the court to appease the emperor and allow the prince to regain the emperor's trust.

Yun Xi immediately understood the stakes, and she couldn't help sighing: "My queen has sacrificed a lot for His Highness, and her love and care are admirable."

"I am just paying the price for the wrong things I have done." Even though the imperial concubine confessed her guilt, she still maintained a high-spirited attitude and had no regrets until her death.

Don't blame the imperial concubine for retreating.

Such crimes cannot be made known to others.

It is understandable that the imperial concubine took advantage of her son's reputation and surpassed the wise king at that time, and now His Highness the Crown Prince, to work secretly with Yi Duo to make money and gain benefits for him to seize the heir apparent.

But the concubine didn't expect that Yi Duoyang would go against the will and secretly find someone to make gunpowder while making money.

Selling fireworks to make money and secretly making gunpowder to threaten the safety of the Holy One are two completely different things.

"Yi Duo is guilty of the crime. Even if the empress says she is innocent, I'm afraid it will be difficult to silence the world..." Yun Xi murmured.

"That's why I decided to be honest with you. At least the Ministry of Punishment and the Holy One recognize what I have done."

The imperial concubine heard that the prince's current situation was unfavorable, but Lu Qingfan helped the prince again and again at critical moments... In return, the imperial concubine decided not to hide the past events, and wanted to tell Lu Qingfan through Yun Xi's mouth.

At this point, there was silence between the two of them.

"Why don't you, the daughter of the common people, diagnose and diagnose your empress's pulse?" Yun Xi thought to herself that since she's already here, she might as well show her power to the concubine.

She is a widower, but she is also a doctor.

The imperial concubine thought that the people in the Criminal Department would act like Lu Qingfan, as the prince said, upright and upright. Unexpectedly, Yun Xi seriously offered to diagnose her pulse after knowing the past.

"You are such a wonderful person."

The imperial concubine burst into laughter, and stretched out her pampered hand to her helplessly: "Then let's take a look."
Chapter completed!