Just as Hu Hongzhi was about to speak, the sharp blade cut into his skin, causing a stinging pain.
He was so frightened that his whole body went weak. He subconsciously looked at Xiao Lingyue and suddenly caught the impatient murderous intent in her eyes.
Does she really want to kill him?!
This thought came into his mind. Hu Hongzhi trembled all over and blurted out: "They are from Jinhua Palace!"
Xiao Lingyue narrowed her eyes: "Be careful."
Hu Hongzhi burst into tears and said: "That woman has the badge of Jinhua Palace... She was sent by the imperial concubine. I, I dare not not listen, I am really being used...
..Do not kill me......"
Jinhua Palace is the palace of Concubine Shu.
The Hu family is Concubine Shu's mother's family, so they naturally share their anger with her.
Hu Hongzhi was only a descendant of the Hu family's side brother. Unlike Hu Hongwei, who was a direct descendant of the main house, his blood relationship with Concubine Shu was separated by another layer, and the relationship was not that close.
If someone brought the badge of Jinhua Palace and said that he was asked to do something by the order of Concubine Shu, Hu Hongzhi would not dare to refuse given his cowardly character.
And his purpose of covering up for the other party again and again was very simple, because he thought it was Concubine Shu who instigated him to do this. As long as he killed her and refused to confess, Concubine Shu would be safe and she would naturally find a way to protect him.
After all, he is also a member of the Hu family and half-nephew of Concubine Shu. Concubine Shu will not ignore death.
But the premise is that this matter was really arranged by Concubine Shu.
Xiao Lingyue's thoughts flashed past and she asked coldly: "It's just a waist card. How can you be sure it's the person sent by Concubine Shu? What if someone takes advantage of the waist card and wants to blame Jinhua Palace?"
This possibility is not impossible.
Hu Hongzhi blurted out: "Impossible!"
"How do you know it's impossible?" Xiao Lingyue asked immediately.
"Because... I've seen that waistband. It's only for the imperial concubine's personal bodyguards. It's impossible for outsiders to get it, so it must be it!"
Hu Hongzhi was afraid that Xiao Lingyue wouldn't believe him, so he said impatiently: "Everything I said is true, I can swear to God! I definitely didn't lie to you, I was just being used, and I didn't mean to harm you...
....”
Xiao Lingyue sneered: "Save it, even if someone instructs you, wouldn't you still enjoy it?"
Hu Hongzhi was sweating heavily, and the blade in front of his neck seemed to be filled with cold air, and even his blood froze.
He didn't dare to move. He stiffened his neck and defended: "I just..."
"Shut up!"
Xiao Lingyue suddenly shouted low, stretched out her hand to press down his head, and hid herself in the bushes, looking warily towards the back door not far away.
Quick and light footsteps came from the back door.
Someone is coming.
Hu Hongzhi's eyes lit up and he opened his mouth to shout for help.
Xiao Lingyue put a knife against his throat and warned in a low voice: "I will let you speak later. If you dare to make any sound, I will kill you immediately!"
Hu Hongzhi: "..." His body trembled and he nodded hurriedly.
Xiao Lingyue said nothing and stared at the back door.
After a while.
The ajar back door creaked open.
A palace maid walked in, looked around warily, and waved.
Two palace maids supporting someone walked in quickly without looking around, and walked towards the side hall on the left with a clear purpose.
As they approached, Xiao Lingyue took a closer look, her eyes slightly cold.
The girl who came in supported by two palace maids was indeed the eighth princess.
Xiao Lingyue had met her at the water pavilion banquet before.
But at this moment, the Eighth Princess looked obviously something wrong. She didn't know whether she was drunk or drugged. Her face was flushed, her head was lowered and she was motionless. She was being carried forward by two palace maids, and she was obviously unconscious.
The destination of several people is right next to the side hall where Xiao Lingyue was trapped, separated by a wall.