"Who is it? Who is murdering Bengong?"
The congested brain finally woke up.
Concubine Li De's face was full of frost, she gritted her teeth.
The matter of the Li family has been successfully suppressed by her. Who turned the Li family out again
There must be a conspiracy here.
Someone must be plotting against the Li family.
Over the years, the Li family and Concubine Li De have offended many people.
It can be said that the enemies of the Li family are all over the court.
However, there are not many people who have weight and are able to manage every step of the way and successfully plot against the Li family.
Ning Wangfu's family first came to mind.
Don't ask her why she thought of Prince Ning's Mansion.
This is a woman's intuition.
Her intuition told her that Prince Ning's Mansion had nothing to do with the affairs of the Li family.
"Is it Prince Ning's Mansion? If I make a wrong judgment, the next decision will be irreversible."
The servant bowed and said: "I want to report to your majesty, Young Master Zhao went to the Ministry of War to work as an errand, and then there was an accident in the Ministry of War, which also implicated Ma Zheng's affairs.
And the old slave heard that Young Master Zhao secretly left Beijing for more than half a month, just after Mrs. Zhao returned to Beijing. It was announced to the outside world that the person was in another courtyard. But in fact, no one knows where he went? "
Concubine Li De looked back at her confidant servant, "What you said is true? Young Master Zhao really left Beijing secretly for half a month?"
The servant nodded and said affirmatively: "Although I don't know the exact whereabouts of Young Master Zhao, I can be sure that Young Master Zhao was definitely not in the capital at that time. Moreover, Young Master Zhao went to the Ministry of War, and then something happened to the Ministry of War. It is too much of a coincidence. The old slave suspects that the young master's edict to go to the Ministry of War is for Ma Zheng."
Concubine Li De was puzzled, "Could it be that King Ning knew that the Li family had meddled in horse affairs from the very beginning? Where did they get the news?"
"Have you forgotten, Ma'am? When the eldest young master had an accident, Guanshi Li was arrested. Li Guanshi has been with the young master all year round, so he may not be ignorant of Ma Zheng."
Concubine Li De frowned, "I remember that Guanshi Li fell into the hands of the Prisoner of the Shaofu, and was later executed. You mean, the Shaofu formed an alliance with Prince Ning's Mansion?"
The servant said: "Even if the Shaofu did not form an alliance with Prince Ning's Mansion, it must form an alliance with Mrs. Zhao. Madam, don't forget, Yuhua Lane Wharf, Shaofu also has shares in it. The goods are rotated every day, and the accumulation of less will make more. The benefits are substantial.”
Concubine Li De bit her teeth, it was Gu Jiu who spoiled her again.
She fought against Gu Jiu several times, but she had never even seen Gu Jiu face to face.
During the palace banquet, the two met each other. But then. Concubine Li De didn't pay attention to Gu Jiu, a mere grandson's wife.
She couldn't even remember what Gu Jiu looked like.
Concubine Li De walked back and forth nervously in the hall.
"Are you sure that what happened this time was done by Prince Ning's Mansion?"
"Prince Ning's Mansion is the most suspect."
Concubine Li De frowned, "Could it be the Zhao Palace's work?"
"This is also possible. Your Majesty might as well follow the original plan."
Concubine Li De struggled, hesitated, and finally made up her mind, "You go with me to see Concubine Xue Gui. In addition, find a way to bribe the prisoner, and send a letter to the master, telling him not to say anything. For the time being, the Jin Wuwei dare not use punishment. The palace will try to deal with it as much as possible."
"This old slave understands. When I meet Concubine Xue Gui, why don't you test it out first."
"I know this matter well."
…
In Ganlu Palace, Concubine Xue Gui is listening to the singer singing.
Recently, the Jiaofang Division has rehearsed a few new repertoires. Concubine Xue Gui likes to listen to operas, so she asked the Jiaofang Division to bring people to the palace to sing.
She listened eagerly.
There was a lot of commotion outside, and she was also happy to watch the excitement.
Anyway, this time, no matter who wins or loses, she can reap the benefits of the fisherman.
At this time in the palace, she is the most relaxed one. Therefore, she can listen to the music easily.
The palace man came to her side and reported in a low voice, "I want to report to your empress, Concubine De wants to see you, and she is outside the palace gate."
Concubine Xue Gui snorted, "She's a rare visitor. The Li family is in prison. At this time, she doesn't think of ways to save people. What is she doing here to see Bengong? Is it possible that Bengong can promise her to help rescue the Li family father and son? It's ridiculous. "
"Is your mistress going to see her?"
Concubine Xue Gui thought for a while, "See you. It's rare to come here, and it would be inappropriate not to see her. Besides, I also want to know what her intentions are when she comes to see Bengong at this time."
The palace servants led away, and after a while, Concubine Li De was invited into the hall.
Looking at the singing and dancing girls in the hall, she frowned slightly, feeling very irritable.
At this time, these Yingyingyanyans were the last thing she wanted to hear, and the last thing she wanted to see.
She walked to the front with a smile on her face, "Sister Concubine, how are you doing?"
At the beginning, Concubine Xue Gui kept staring at the singer, and only when Concubine Li De approached, did she deliberately act like she had suddenly realized.
"It turned out to be Sister Li. The magpies were chirping on the branches early in the morning, and I was still thinking about the happy event today. I didn't expect it to be Sister Li. It's really a rare visitor."
Concubine Li De had ten thousand muddy horses galloping past her heart.
My family members were sent to prison, but you actually said that magpies were chirping on the branches and that there was a happy event.
Is this sarcasm or sarcasm
Face or face
This is clearly a blatant mockery.
Concubine Li De's anger rose from her heart, and she suppressed it forcefully.
"Sister Xue, my sister is here today because she has something to say. Why don't we find a quiet place."
Concubine Xue Gui looked at her with a half-smile, "Sister Li, you can speak up if you have anything to say. These people should be fine."
Concubine Li De's eyes turned cold, and she smiled again in an instant.
"What I want to talk about is Concubine Xiao Shu, sister Xue, are you sure these people can listen?"
Concubine Xue Gui stared at her suspiciously, with a thousand thoughts turning in her mind.
Then, Concubine Xue waved her hand, and all the singers, dancers, musicians, and palace people stepped back. Only one or two confidantes are left to serve.
Concubine Xue Gui chuckled, "Sister Li mentioned Concubine Xiao Shu just now, I would like to hear your opinion."
Concubine Li De thought a thousand things, and finally turned into a sigh.
"Today my Li family suffered a disaster, and my father and brother were imprisoned. I feel unbearably sad in my heart."
As she spoke, Concubine Li De lowered her head and wiped her tears, feeling very sad.
Concubine Xue raised her eyebrows, "Sister Li is sad. People have misfortunes and fortunes, and this is a normal thing. You have to trust Your Majesty, trust the Jinwu Guard, and you will handle the case impartially, and return your father and brother's innocence."
Concubine Li De nodded her head weakly, "According to Sister Xue's auspicious words. Sister Xue may not know that the case of my Li family has been suppressed. I don't know who is behind the scenes, deliberately planting and framing, so that my father and brother were imprisoned." Prison. I just wish I didn't know who the person behind this is? If I knew, I would definitely not let her go."
Concubine Xue laughed, "I don't like to hear my sister's words. Thinking of your Li family, it took only two or three years to make a fortune. In just two or three years, you have a million-dollar fortune. During this period, you have offended many people. people.
There are so many enemies, as the saying goes, everyone gathers firewood and burns like flames. Your Li family has suffered such a catastrophe, and it has been foreshadowed for a long time. Sister Li, you have to think about it. The ancestors said that many unrighteous deeds will lead to self-death, so take it as a lesson. "
Concubine Li De wiped away her tears, "Sister is right, our Li family's catastrophe is unavoidable. But my sister has also heard a saying that good people don't live long, but evil will last for thousands of years.
I admit that our Li family is not a good person. Just because we are not good people, we don't dislike any dirty or tiring work, we can do it. Sister, what do you think? "
Whoops, interesting.
Concubine Xue Gui looked at Concubine Li De with a half-smile, "Sister Li said one thing after another, I am really old and can't compare to you young people."
Concubine Li De lowered her eyebrows and was pleasing to the eye, with a submissive attitude, "My sister has been immersed in the harem for decades, and she has traveled more bridges than I have eaten. In my sister's opinion, our Li family is going to be unlucky this time, isn't it my sister?" chance."
Concubine Xue raised her eyebrows.
I thought it's no wonder that this woman can climb to such a high position at such a young age, she really has two talents.
She asked: "What chance does Ben Gong have? Why is Ben Gong not sure about it? If my sister doesn't mind, you might as well tell me."
Concubine Li De held a handkerchief, and covered her lips with a smile, "Sister is really good at joking. Everything is under the control of sister, so there is no need for sister to be an axe."
Concubine Xue Gui looked at her with a half-smile, but didn't speak.
Concubine Li De coughed lightly, and could only continue: "My sister has fought against Concubine Xiao Shu for a lifetime, but she still can't beat Concubine Xiao Shu, is my sister willing?"
Concubine Xue laughed, "I and Concubine Xiao Shu are old sisters. Whether you want to be reconciled or not is what you young people say. We are old, and we only hope for the safety of our children and grandchildren."
"Your Majesty is right. It's just that King Ning is safe, can King Zhao be safe? I'm afraid not! If one day King Ning takes that position, sister Xue will bow her head to Concubine Xiao Shu abruptly, and will kneel and kowtow in front of Concubine Xiao Shu." Salute, can Sister Xue be willing?"
Concubine Li De stared at Concubine Xue with burning eyes.
Concubine Xue Gui snorted, "Your Majesty named the little prince Hao, what a noble name. Rather than guarding against Concubine Xiao Shu's mother and son, I would rather guard against my younger sister and the little prince. What do you think?"
Concubine Li De had an aggrieved expression on her face, "The little prince is still a nursing child, so he is not qualified to aspire to that position. All the rumors are just rumors. I have never thought of this, and when the little prince grows up, I will not allow him to have any Unreasonable thought."
Concubine Xue Gui laughed, "Sister, who would believe this? Can you expect me to believe you?"
Concubine Li De took a deep breath, and said solemnly: "Sister Xue doesn't need to believe me. But, if my sister doesn't help me this time and allows Concubine Xiao Shu and King Ning to succeed, their mother and son will jump up and forcefully overwhelm your mother and son.
Until the next time, King Ning's hand will reach out to King Zhao and Xue's family. At that time, what will the empress rely on to fight against them
After this incident, our Li family's vitality has been severely damaged, and it is no longer enough to threaten the empress. Why don't you help me, you and I take this opportunity to join forces, when Concubine Xiao Shu's mother and son are unprepared, give them a hard push behind the back, and let them taste what it's like to be stabbed in the back.
At that time, the harem will be honored by the empress. The empress's power is at the height of the sky, and Zhao Wang's aspiration for that position is just around the corner. The younger sister is here to congratulate the empress first. "
"do not!"
Concubine Xue raised her hand to stop it.
She said leisurely: "You want Ben Gong to help you, hehe, your father and brother meddled in the horse administration, embezzled horse administration money, and bought and sold horses privately, any crime is a capital offense.
I'm going to help you, I'm afraid I will fall into it and cause a fishy body. Concubine Li De, please come back. Bengong is a clean and self-conscious person, and he doesn't like to get involved in these dirty things. "
Concubine Li De's blood was surging, she was like Concubine Xue who didn't like to get dirty.
She smiled and said: "Sister Xue, if I put what I just said in another way and tell Concubine Xiao Shu, do you think she will make a completely different decision from you."
Concubine Xue Gui frowned, staring at Concubine Li De unkindly.
Concubine Li De had a tough face, as if she was holding a wisdom pearl.
Concubine Xue sneered twice, "You already have a clue in your heart, who is trying to mess with your Li family behind your back, you can't fail to see such an obvious thing. If you have the guts, go to Concubine Xiao Shu and tell me what you just said. She listens. I would like to see how Concubine Xiao Shu will swallow you down to the bone."
Concubine Li De didn't believe it, "Concubine Xiao Shu must be happy to overwhelm Sister Xue."
Concubine Xue raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Ben Gong and Concubine Xiao Shu are also very happy to overwhelm Sister Li. Look, Sister Li is young and beautiful, and she gave birth to a little prince. How hated she is! I have fought against Concubine Xiao Shu all my life. , I don’t mind fighting for a few more years.”
Concubine Li De laughed mockingly, "Sister Xue, why bother to say such words against her will. The Li family is in trouble, and Sister Xue wants to crush me to death, as easy as crushing an ant. So Sister Xue doesn't have to guard against me like fire and theft.
But it's not easy for Sister Xue to crush Concubine Xiao Shu to death. Without me, how can Sister Xue check and balance Concubine Xiao Shu? Why don't you and I work together to get rid of Concubine Xiao Shu first. Afterwards, I let Sister Xue order me, and I respected Sister Xue. "
Concubine Xue laughed, "Sister Li is so eager to cooperate with Bengong, it seems that she really has nowhere to go. Unfortunately, you don't have enough bargaining chips, and you are not qualified to cooperate with Bengong."
Concubine Li De's face darkened, she was very irritable, but she held it back.
She was blunt and asked, "What does sister Xue want?"
Xue Guifei looked at her with a half-smile, "You know what I want."
Facing the other party's gaze, Concubine Li De suddenly realized, "Sister Xue wants Jiang Shuyi's life."
Concubine Xue Gui said lightly: "I am a kind person, I don't want anyone's life."
This is clearly a lie, even a three-year-old would not believe it.
Li Defei gritted her teeth, "If I let Jiang Shuyi die suddenly, what can Sister Xue give me in return?"
"How about keeping your father and brother alive?"
"Not enough!" Concubine Li De shook her head.
It's just life, useless. She wants to protect the wealth of the Li family and the status of the little prince.
Concubine Xue Gui shook her head slightly, "Sister Li, I advise you, don't be too greedy."
Concubine Li De said: "I am a bad person, once the incident happens, I will definitely end up in eternal doom. It is only natural to ask for more."
Concubine Xue Gui snorted, "Sister Li, you have to be clear, you are not qualified to bargain now."
Concubine Li De gritted her teeth, feeling ruthless in her heart, "If I can't protect the wealth of the Li family, I would rather they die."
What Concubine Li De said about them naturally refers to the Li family.
When a person dies, there are disadvantages as well as advantages. At least it won't hold her back anymore.
From now on, she is the purest person in the eyes of the emperor. The emperor no longer has to worry about the power of his relatives, the Li family.
As long as it works, she can not only get away from this matter, but also seek certain benefits.
Concubine Xue Gui looked at Concubine Li De with admiration.
This is a ruthless person!
Without enough benefits, she was willing to watch her mother's family die.
Concubine Xue Gui felt defensive.
She considered it for a while and said, "You deal with Jiang Shuyi first, and I will help you."
Concubine Li De shook her head, "No. I have to ensure the safety of my father and brother before I can do things for Sister Xue."
Concubine Xue Gui smiled mockingly, "Sister Li, I have already made concessions one after another, so don't push yourself further."
Concubine Li De gritted her teeth, "My sister must at least let me see your sincerity, otherwise I can't take the risk to deal with Jiang Shuyi. You know, Jiang Shuyi is not an easy character to make it to this day. I'm afraid I haven't done anything yet. Bian has already sensed my intentions."
Concubine Xue considered it for a while, then nodded, "Yes! I will show you my sincerity."
Concubine Li De smiled with satisfaction.
She didn't come this time in vain.
As for Jiang Shuyi, she was just a pawn. Now she can't protect herself, so what if she loses Jiang Shuyi's pawn.
Anyway, without this chess piece, there will be another chess piece.
Concubine Li De left Ganlu Palace.
The confidant asked Concubine Xue, "Your Majesty, do you really want to help Concubine De?"
Concubine Xue laughed, "I did agree to help her, but I didn't say to what extent. You go to Xue's house on behalf of Bengong, and find a way to suppress the Jinwu Guard and delay the Li family's case as much as possible. "
"What are we going to do next?"
"Wait! Wait for Concubine Li De to attack Jiang Shuyi."
Jiang Shuyi, an ungrateful person, did not deal with her, and treated her as Concubine Xue Guifei as a tiger with her teeth pulled out, both inside and outside the palace.