Losing with the insomniac
Nangong Jingnu's green jade fingers pressed against Qi Yan's thin lips: "Don't say it, this palace understands." How could she not know what Qi Yan was thinking? Qi Yan accepted his request and faced the criticism and enormous pressure of the courtiers to win the chief examiner of the meeting. Seeing that the examination was about to start, if other people knew about Qi Yan's injury, I am afraid that this excuse would be used to propose a change of the examiner.
Qi Yan seemed to be very tired, she tugged at Nangong Jingnu again and closed her eyes.
Nangong Jing Nuyi took care of her all night, the temperature of Qi Yan's forehead was always high, she followed Ding You's method to cool Qi Yan, knowing that when Dongfang Lubai arrived in the early morning, Nangong Jing Nu had to leave.
After Nangong Jingnu left, Qi Yan opened her eyes to take a look, and closed her eyes again with a sigh. Her body was not feeling well, and burns were the most tormenting wounds.
After another hour, Ding You came. He changed the medicine for Qi Yan and the two talked for a while. Before leaving, Qi Yan begged Ding You not to reveal the hurt on his chest. .
Ding You thought for a while and agreed, but told Qi Yan: The masked man must have more than one eyeliner in the palace. If the other party knew about Qi Yan's injury through other means, he could do nothing.
Qi Yan expressed understanding, but repeatedly asked Ding You to keep his mouth shut.
Nangong Jingnv also issued a sealing order to the palace servants. Many people in the palace knew that the concubine Qi Yan was injured, but they did not know where the injury was.
Under the order of "Nangong Rang", the commissioner of the Ministry of Punishment sealed off and investigated the fire site, and they quickly came to the conclusion that the reason why the Concubine's House was flooded was caused by multiple simultaneous fires, that is to say, it was man-made.
Because Qi Yan took the exam questions in the mansion, most of the servants were sent to the private house, and only a few remained in the mansion to serve. When the fire started, these dozen people escaped and Qi Yan couldn't see the arrest at night. Trapped in the mansion, he survived thanks to the protection of his loyal servant Qian Tong.
Nangong Jingnv read the dossier and ordered to arrest all the servants who fled the master. Some of these people were the real servants of the Concubine's Palace, and some were the confidants arranged by Qi Yan in the palace.
The officials of the Ministry of Punishment punished them, but they did not ask any valid information. Nangong Jingnu thought for a long time, and beat these people out of the concubine's house...
It's not that she doesn't want to decide for Qi Yan, but it's just not suitable at this juncture. She also knew that there must be spies among these people, and after thinking about it, she still sent everyone away.
So as not to instruct the arsonist to jump off the wall and do anything to hurt Qi Yan. Let the spy take the words back to appease the master behind him, and then send someone to protect Qi Yan, and everything is based on Qi Yan's safety.
As for the mastermind behind the scenes, Nangong Jingnv probably has some knowledge in mind, but it's just the few people whose interests have been touched by Qi Yan. As long as there is a direction, the matter can always be revealed.
I didn't expect the succession to have evolved to such an intense level, maybe someone came up with this method when he couldn't win over Qi Yan...
Thinking of this, Nangong Jingnu's heart is quite heavy, and the unwarranted disaster Qi Yan suffered today was caused by herself, or it can be said... for her.
Since the fire, the Weiming Palace has become a forbidden area.
Nangong Jingnv took on the posture of "unruly princess" and gave a death order not to let anyone in to visit Qi Yan.
Many courtiers with different purposes were blocked from the palace gate, and all the palace maids who had seen Qi Yan's injury were under surveillance, not even a fly could fly out of here.
In the past three years, Nangong Jingnv's political literacy has improved rapidly. She understands the reason why her backyard must be safe if she wants to achieve great things. Now all the maids and servants in the Weiming Palace are carefully screened by Qiu Ju and Chen Chuansi, and their tone is very strict. .
The fire in the Concubine's Mansion caused an invisible wave in the courtroom.
The fifth prince and the third prince in the court were suspicious of each other, and they both believed that the other party failed to win over and wanted to kill and kill, and the situation of seizing the throne intensified. Under the seemingly calm surface, both of them secretly gathered energy and wanted to give the other a fatal blow.
The folks far away from the court are a different scene. The matter of the heavenly family has always been covered with a mysterious veil in the hearts of the common people. The matter of Nangong Jingnv coming off to direct the firefighting satisfies the curiosity of the common people, but also makes the people feel more curious. They understand that the emperor's family also has the most simple feelings of the folks, and Nangong Jingnv fulfilled her promise, not only sent a new water tank to the people at the first time, but also paid out of their own pockets the water money of the whole city for ten days. , within ten days, the water in the waterwheel is not limited to the citizens of the whole city, and all the expenses shall be borne by the Princess Palace.
The deep love between the princess and her consort was passed down as a good story, and Nangong Jingnu also established a little goodwill among the people in the capital.
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After a few more days, Qi Yan's repeated fever was finally brought under control, Nangong Jingnu finished changing the medicine for Qi Yan, took the medicine bowl and blew it in her hand: "This is the last medicine, the imperial doctor said that if No more fever, you need to change a new recipe."
Qi Yan supported her body and wanted to sit up. Nangong Jingnu put down the medicine bowl and put the cushion on Qi Yan's back, softly saying, "Be careful, be careful of the wound."
Qi Yan looked at Nangong Jingnu, looked at her reduced face and the dark blue eyes, and sighed, "Let the servants do these things. Since the minister was injured, His Highness has not slept well. Go and rest."
Nangong Jingnu hooked the corner of her mouth: "Bengong can still hold on, even if you are a little tired, it is much better than not seeing you hanging with a heart."
Qi Yan's mood was a little complicated, and she pursed her lips and said nothing. Nangong Jingnu put the spoon to Qi Yan's mouth: "Come, drink the medicine."
Qi Yan: "Thank you, Your Highness."
After quietly drinking the last spoonful, Nangong Jingnv picked up a sauced plum and handed it to Qi Yan's lips: "Bengong asked, the plum does not conflict with the medicinal properties."
Qi Yan opened his mouth and swallowed the plum, the sweet and sour taste dispelled the bitterness on the tip of his tongue.
Nangong Jingnu silently took out the silk handkerchief and wiped Qi Yan's mouth again, her eyes full of remorse and distress.
This medicine Nangong Jingnv had secretly tasted. In order to restrain the fire poison, it seemed that a lot of Huanglian was added to it. It was the most bitter medicine Nangong Jingnv had ever tasted.
But when he was feeding the medicine, he never said that the medicine was bitter. Knowing that this person is not afraid of suffering, he was also furrowed by the smell.
Looking back on it: Qi Yan always seemed to be like this, forbearing what ordinary people couldn't bear, and never heard his complaints.
The more so, the more distressed Nangong Jingnu became.
Nangong Jingnu pulled out the cushion behind Qi Yan: "Will you lie down for a while?"
Qi Yan: "Has Your Highness been visiting His Majesty these days?"
Nangong Jingnu replied truthfully: "Of course I have to go every day."
The so-called "visit" is "going to court". Qi Yan didn't expect the other party to take care of both sides, no wonder he looked so tired.
Qi Yan: "Your Highness looks haggard, why don't you go back to the palace to rest early, my minister is much better."
Nangong Jingnv shook her head, she would have nightmares during her lunch break these few days, and she would feel at ease only when she looked at Qi Yan well: "Will you talk to me?"
Qi Yan: "Okay."
Nangong Jingnu: "The Ministry of Punishment said that the Concubine's House was caused by multiple fires at the same time... Do you know what?"
Qi Yan narrowed her eyes and replied in a low voice, "Chen Chu returned to the capital, except for Baishi, who had no reason to be friends in the court."
Nangong Jingnv: "The situation in the DPRK and China has changed a lot compared to three years ago. The fifth brother and the third brother have been fighting for the position of the chief examiner for more than half a year, and suddenly it falls on your head..."
Qi Yan pursed her lips: "His Royal Highness... what does this mean?"
Nangong Jingnu sighed softly: "With your mind, I don't believe you can't guess at all. Do you dare not say it? Or do you not want to say it?"
The silent Nangong Jingnu who faced Qiyan stopped asking questions, believing that the other party had his own considerations. She held Qi Yan's hand in her palm and said softly, "Only one of your servants was slightly injured and the others escaped. The Ministry of Punishment did not come up with any results after interrogation, and this palace made the decision. They beat them and drove them out of the house."
Qi Yan: "Your Highness is in charge."
Nangong Jingnu's fingertips rubbed the back of Qi Yan's hand: "Don't worry, this matter is in my mind. It's just that it's inconvenient to pursue it at the moment. Give me some time and I'll get it back."
Qi Yan replied calmly, "Yes."
Nangong Jingnu asked, "Aren't you wronged?"
Qi Yan hooked the corner of her mouth: "His Royal Highness has grown up."
The five fluttering words made Nangong Jingnu fall into silence. That's right, the reason why she chose not to pursue it is to protect Qi Yan on the one hand, and on the other hand, it is also to stabilize the situation and keep Qi Yan's position as the chief examiner. In her opinion, this is a win-win situation.
As for the grievances suffered... It will be recovered sooner or later.
But when she heard Qi Yan's answer, Nangong Jingnu found that she had ignored Qi Yan's feelings...
He was the most direct victim of this matter, but he made a decision without consulting him.
Nangong Jingnu moved her mouth, but found that it was stuck in her throat.
Qi Yan held Nangong Jingnu back at the right time, her amber eyes were calm, and she replied, "Don't think about it, Your Highness, this minister also thinks it is appropriate for His Highness to make such a decision. Shicai just simply sighed at His Highness's growth... In this case, this minister will not worried."
Nangong Jingnu stared at Qi Yan's eyes, and the other party's eyes were clear and magnanimous.
Nangong Jingnu's lips moved, and she lowered her head: "You already know that, don't you?"
Qi Yan knew that Nangong Jingnv was asking about her being under the curtain. At this point in the plan, Qi Yan didn't want to play any more riddles, and admitted: "Yes."
After a long silence, Nangong Jingnu slowly raised her head: "How do you think this palace will end?"
Empress.
These two words alone are enough to cause chaos in the world.
The new monarchs of the past dynasties are often accompanied by cruel blows to the compatriots who have seized the direct line, let alone a princess
What's more, Nangong Jingnu had never had such thoughts before. It was Nangong who forced her to hold her in that position, and she was very uneasy along the way.
Regardless of the danger of the future, even if she really grows into the talent of the emperor, it is still unknown whether the woman can successfully ascend the throne.
Nangong Jingnv didn't dare to tell anyone about this, even if the rumors were leaked, she might be lost forever.
This is her "congenital deficiency" as a princess, and it is her sorrow as a woman.
Qi Yan clenched Nangong Jingnv's hand: "I will always be by Your Highness's side."
Nangong Jingnu: "But Ben Gong doesn't want to die!"
Qi Yan: "Then don't lose."