Nanny Peng had been waiting for her outside. When she saw her come out, she hurriedly walked forward and supported her. She took a look inside, shook her head imperceptibly, and asked Concubine Yu, "You too, this matter has nothing to do with us, why did you come to see it? If the prince knew about it, it would not be good. Besides, the princess is crazy, she won't recognize anyone, and will only make you suffer."
Concubine Yu was not interested anymore. She waved her hand to signal Aunt Peng to stop talking. When she returned to her courtyard and drank some ginseng tea, she felt that her fatigue was relieved. She whispered to Aunt Peng, "How is Yinshuang?"
"Dead." Aunt Peng couldn't help but tremble when she mentioned Yin Shuang, as if she was very afraid: "The Third Master didn't ask us to intervene. He said that no one should ask about this matter. If you ask, you will die. I heard that it was the chief guard beside the prince who did it personally. Even the Third Master was reprimanded for asking a question, saying that he always asks about things and is not doing his job properly."
This is inevitable. After all, this is a big family scandal. Except for Prince Zheng, Shen Chen, and Wei An, who have to be kept, all the others who know the truth must die. Otherwise, how can Prince Linjiang feel at ease
She hummed, looked at her white fingertips, and whispered to Aunt Peng: "Next time, pick a time and see if you can arrange for Yinshuang's relatives to work outside my manor. If not, wait for a suitable opportunity and promote her relatives."
After all, he helped so much and lost his life.
She originally thought that Yin Shuang would not die, but she did not expect that Princess Linjiang suddenly went crazy and stabbed Shen Chen without caring about anything, causing King Linjiang to be furious and not wanting to leave anyone alive.
Seeing her depressed, Aunt Peng knew that she was in a bad mood, and couldn't help but ask her in surprise: "Concubine, now that the princess is finished, are you unhappy?"
After so many years of waiting and being bullied, the person who has always been causing trouble is finally going to be finished. Why does Concubine Yu look so unhappy
Concubine Yu held out her hand for her to see. Seeing her bewildered expression, she smiled wryly and asked, "Do you think the blood on my hand is less than that on the princess'?"
Aunt Peng was stunned and subconsciously wanted to shake her head. She had been with Concubine Yu for so many years, how many of her secrets did she know? Of course she knew her methods, but she quickly reacted and immediately said, "Don't say that, we are different."
"What's the difference?" Concubine Yu said indifferently, "I'm just comforting myself. In fact, in the final analysis, the princess and I are the same. Although I may have been forced to protect myself at the beginning, I did a lot of things that were against my conscience. For example, Shen Chen, he has never offended me. Although he is not close to me, at least he has never hurt me. But because he stood on the side of the princess, I wanted him to die and did many things to kill him. I just think that at this point, the princess is finished. When will I end up like this?"
Aunt Peng made a sound of disgust and shook her head hastily, "How could this be possible?! Please stop saying such unlucky things."
"I'm serious." Concubine Yu smiled, her eyes full of coldness: "Why did the prince let me see her for the last time, why did he let me send medicine to send her off? It's nothing more than a warning to me. If I dare to stir up trouble, I will end up like the princess."
Prince Linjiang was completely fed up. In the past, he always turned a blind eye to these things and wanted peace in the backyard. However, this incident made him realize that the fight in the backyard was not just a fight between women, but it could easily spread to the front and affect everyone. So he was unwilling to manage the backyard with his previous attitude.
The days that followed were difficult.
Concubine Yu sighed. Seeing Aunt Peng's horrified look, she couldn't help but find it a little funny. She shook her head and said, "Well, isn't everything fine now? What happened before... No matter what, the princess pressed us step by step before. If we didn't fight back, we would die sooner or later. But now it's different. Without the princess, I am the most honorable concubine in this palace... As long as I can hold this position firmly, I am not afraid of anything."
Just as she was speaking, there was a knock on the door. Aunt Peng glanced at her and saw her nod, so she went out to take a look. Soon, she carefully led a mother in and reported to Concubine Yu, "Concubine, Mother Shen is here."
Mother Shen was the manager of the inner courtyard appointed by King Linjiang after Princess Linjiang went to Jiujiang for meditation. Now that she came to her place, Concubine Yu hurriedly greeted her with a smile and did not let her salute.
Mother Shen still greeted her politely, then smiled and told her the purpose of her visit: "Concubine, the princess is seriously ill and it is difficult for her to organize the Marquis' wedding. The prince wants you to take over this matter..."
Mother Shen said with a warm smile, respectfully but not too humbly: "You know, the wedding date is approaching, and the Marquis is sick again. The prince is very busy with the family affairs, and the princess is seriously ill... The concubine has always been very understanding..."
Concubine Yu immediately said, "What do you mean? Mother Shen, you are too kind. Since the prince has given me instructions, how can I not do it? I am just worried that my status is too low to be presentable, which will make the marquis and the future marquis' wife unhappy..."
"How could this be? This is the current situation at home. The Marquis and his wife are both the most sensible. Since the concubine has agreed, I will go back and get the account book for you to review." Mother Shen stood up without being servile or arrogant, and continued, "The princess's illness may not be cured for a while. Please tell the concubine that if anyone comes to visit, they will be gone. This is also what the prince meant. If too many people come, it will deprive the princess of her peace and quiet, which is not conducive to her recovery."
Concubine Yu nodded calmly, knowing that Princess Linjiang would at most survive Shen Chen's wedding, and then she would die. She pursed her lips and brushed her hair behind her ears: "Don't worry, Mother Shen, I know all this, it's all my job."
As soon as Madam Shen left, Madam Peng couldn't help but show her joy: "Concubine! We have been waiting for so many years, and finally this day has come!"
Although she was in charge of things before, the princess was not dead at that time. She just left the palace to practice meditation. But now it is different. Princess Linjiang can never stand up again. Now Concubine Yu is in charge of things. When the King of Linjiang takes the throne, Concubine Yu's status and position will naturally rise. (To be continued)