Concubine Jing was kneeling on the futon with her hands clasped in front of her chest. Judging from her expression, she seemed to be praying devoutly with her eyes closed.
"Empress Jing, my servant An'er wishes to see you..." The maid stood at the door and called softly, but unexpectedly received no response. She knew that Concubine Jing did not allow others to enter the house to disturb the Buddha, but the current situation was urgent.
She couldn't care less about this.
An'er pushed the door open directly and walked in. She clasped her hands tightly together and said anxiously, "Madam, the Imperial Guards have broken in. I see their fierce expressions and I'm worried..."
"What's there to worry about?" Concubine Jing slowly opened her eyes, looked at the Buddha statue smiling lovingly in front of her, and said softly, "Whatever is supposed to come will come, and there is no use worrying..." She raised her hand to signal, "Help me
Get up."
This day finally came, she finally waited for it.
An'er helped Concubine Jing up with both hands, and the two of them stood in front of the Buddha. Naturally, she couldn't understand what Concubine Jing said, but seeing Concubine Jing's calm demeanor, her own emotions gradually calmed down.
This Tong Zhuo also happened to lead the Imperial Guards to this place. Seeing Concubine Jing standing in front of the Buddhist hall, out of respect, he still stood outside the door and bowed politely, explaining his purpose: "I am here by order of the Emperor.
If I come to search, I am afraid that what I will do will be disrespectful to the Buddha... If Concubine Jing cannot be seen, you can take shelter outside the house."
"It doesn't matter. Since it is the emperor's will, the Buddha will definitely keep an open mind. Leader Tong came well prepared, so naturally there is no need to explain to me." Concubine Jing said calmly, and stepped aside, "Just please do it yourself."
There was no panic in Concubine Jing's eyes, and it could even be described as "calm and calm". Tong Zhuo recalled that along the way just now, there was not a single guard in the Chengxi Palace, not even the maids cleaning the palace. Concubine Jing even though
She doesn't like noisy, and she doesn't want to be around anyone to serve her. Could it be that Concubine Jing has noticed it and specifically moved people away?
"My subordinate is offended." Tong Zhuo put his hand on the hilt of the sword on his waist and looked at Concubine Jing and ordered in a deep voice, "Ma Lin! Take down all the Buddha statues in here and search them carefully. Not one of them can be found.
Omission."
"Yes!" Seeing that the matter had come to this, Ma Lin had no choice but to step into the room and take the first step to take down the Buddha statue in front of him and examine it carefully. Seeing this, the rest of the people also moved forward. However, due to Concubine Jing's presence in the palace,
Prestige, they remained silent from beginning to end.
This was the first time that the Imperial Guards were so restrained in doing things. Tong Zhuo felt a little embarrassed as he watched from the sidelines. When had the majestic Imperial Guards ever cowered like this?
Seeing how cautious and cautious they were, Concubine Jing smiled calmly.
"Leader Tong!" came an exclamation, "My subordinate has found it!"
"My subordinates have also found it!"
Their voices of high joy suddenly sounded in the usually silent Buddhist hall, which was particularly harsh.
Ma Lin hurried over to put the things away, checked them roughly before turning around and handing them to Tong Zhuo: "Chief Tong..."
Who would have thought that the Buddhist hall dedicated to the gods would be turned into a place for hiding poisons? Who would have thought that the compassionate Empress Jing Fei would be the real culprit who poisoned the prince and the ruthless Xie Jiabao.
person?
Tong Zhuo turned around and looked at her with a scrutinizing eye, turned sideways and whispered: "According to the emperor's decree, I would like to ask Concubine Jing to come with your subordinates."
"Let's go, I have already thought of today." Concubine Jing did not hesitate at all, turned and left under everyone's gaze.
On the way here, he also thought about what measures he should take if Concubine Jing refused to admit him, but he did not expect that Concubine Jing had no intention of defending herself. Tong Zhuo and Ma Lin looked at each other and hurried to follow.
Chu Miao'er, who had no idea, was currently teasing the infant Fu Heting.
"Heting and Heting... Huanghejitou, Egret Tingzhou, smoke and water together..." She handed the baby to the wet nurse, walked to sit next to Huyin with a smile, "listening to it makes people happy.
Yi, it’s really a good name.”
The little guy was very accommodating. He was kicking and kicking in her arms just now, and his little mouth was so aggrieved. Not long after he was handed over to the wet nurse, when Chu Miaoer went to see him again, he had already fallen into a deep sleep.
"Miao'er, have you gotten used to being in the palace these past few months?" Hu Yin looked at her worriedly, then deliberately scolded, "After such a long time, do you think you can't hide it from me?"
"Of course I'm used to it. Look at me," Chu Miao'er slowly turned around in a circle and said with a smile, "Are I looking haggard?"
Hu Yin raised his hand and pulled her to sit next to him. The frustrated nanny walked a little further and then said: "During the time you were in the palace, I always wondered why you didn't come to see me in person, instead sending that Wan
Mom, I don’t have anything against her, but... whenever I mention that you should come to see me, she will hesitate and start to shirk things. Naturally, I know what must have happened to you. I just blame you for not coming earlier.
Just tell me something."
It turned out that after she entered the palace, Fu Yunqi knew that she cared about Huyin and had made arrangements long ago... but he hadn't heard him mention it for so long.
"Mrs. Huyin..."
"What's wrong with being a madam? You know I never care about this status, and I don't need this false courtesy." Hu Yin patted her hand gently and said solemnly, "In private, you still call me the same name as before.
, I would be happier.”
Chu Miaoer pursed her lips and smiled and said: "Yes, Sister Huyin... You were about to give birth at that time. Even if I wanted to come to your house, the prince would not allow me to talk about it. If you hadn't guessed it yourself, the second prince would have been here until now.
I won’t even tell you.”
Fu Yanshuo regarded her as a treasure, holding her in the palm of his hand for fear of falling, and holding her in his mouth for fear of melting, so how could he let such a thing irritate her. But only after seeing her today can I be convinced that Huyin was indeed captured by Fu Yanshuo and
Ye Zhiqiu took good care of her. Both her appearance and body were in good health. She even looked plumper than before.
"Sister Miao'er, you don't have to hide it from me. The palace is not peaceful at the moment. The prince has told me all those things," Hu Yin said angrily, seeming a little lucky, "Fortunately, you are safe and sound, and the fourth prince is also
You are back, otherwise how can we rest assured that you are alone in the palace?"
Did Fu Yanxuan even tell her about the prince's death? He shouldn't be so confused. Just as Chu Miao'er was about to speak, there was a rushing sound from the door.
"Fourth Princess, the prince has an urgent matter and asks you to come to the palace with him."
What urgent matter could there be in the palace at this time, unless the murderer of Fu Lilian was found? If he found it, he would find it, so why would he need to summon the prince to the palace?
"Haven't the matters in the palace been settled? Are there any urgent matters that require immediate departure?" Hu Yin grabbed her hand and asked inexplicably, "What happened?"
Seeing her expression, it was obvious that Fu Yanxuan had not told her that the prince had passed away last night, so Chu Miaoer could only keep it secret for the time being.
She stood up slowly under Hu Yin's worried eyes, and said with a smile: "The queen mother had a quarrel with the emperor brother recently. She must have been depressed, so she hurriedly summoned us into the palace. You should rest well and come back when I am free."
that is."
Hearing that it was the Empress Dowager's call, Hu Yin couldn't stay any longer. He opened the blanket on his knees and was about to get up. But at this moment, Xiao Heting started crying, and the more he cried, the more urgent he was. The wet nurse quickly hugged him.
When Hu Yin came over, he saw that his face was red from crying. He felt anxious and took him from the wet nurse's hands.
"Don't cry, don't cry anymore...Mother is here..." Huyin held him in her arms and coaxed him softly, as if feeling her mother's warmth. After a while, Fu Heting gradually fell asleep again.
Seeing this, Chu Miaoer waved to her silently and left the inner room with a smile.
The carriage was speeding down the street, but Chu Miaoer in the carriage really couldn't figure out why Fu Deyou summoned Fu Yanshuo into the palace. Could it be that the person who poisoned him was related to the two brothers?
"What are you thinking about?" Fu Yunchi asked softly, holding her hand, but looking out the window.
"Nothing..." Chu Miao'er looked up and suddenly realized that Fu Yunqi's brows had not loosened since the palace people came to deliver the message, "Yunqi, do you... know something?"
Fu Yunqi slowly opened his eyes, turned to look at her, and murmured, "Are you talking about the prince?" Before she could respond, he shook his head again and sighed, "I entered the palace without knowing it.
Maybe you’ll know.”
Yes, maybe the truth will come to light later.
Chu Miaoer held his hand instead, rested her head gently on his shoulder, and sighed silently.
All the people in the Qiankun Palace have been dismissed, leaving only Eunuch Cao waiting beside Fu Deyou, and only Tong Zhuo guarding the door. Fu Deyou on the throne stared at the still elegant and dignified woman below, shook his head and sighed:
"Concubine Jing, I never thought it would be you... What is your connection with Xie Jiabao?"
"It's not related, I just borrowed their help to do something." Concubine Jing twitched the corner of her mouth slightly, as if to say that his question was nonsense.
"While I am still in the mood to listen to you, I advise you not to be harsh!" Fu Deyou slammed the table vigorously and roared angrily, "I ask you, before the imperial doctor died, he said that he was ordered by you, then you were ordered by you.
Who ordered it? Xie Jiapu? Huh?!"
Concubine Jing closed her eyes, with a hint of sarcasm on her dignified face.
"Those who are greedy for money and power will not regret death." She slowly opened her eyes and suddenly raised a strange smile, "Your Majesty, what does it matter if I am from Xiejiabao? Aren't I helping you? We are
They should be allies."
"Wha, what?" Fu Deyou thought he heard wrongly and asked again uncertainly, "What do you mean by this?"
He pretended to be calm, but a hint of uneasiness gradually emerged in his heart.
"Since the emperor doesn't remember, it's okay for me to help you recall your memories." Concubine Jing sneered and said, "The emperor doesn't like the prince, so he made an agreement with Al Yungo Khan of Dongjue, and he will bring the jade toad for you.
'Steal' it out, and you can take the opportunity to suppress the prince...but unexpectedly, the fourth prince rescues you midway, so the emperor's hatred for the fourth prince grows more and more."