What's even more strange is that I don't know what this incense is made of, but it can completely cover up the smell of medicine. She could only smell the medicine, but couldn't tell what medicine it was.
Entering the inner room, Concubine De was just lying on the bed without even opening the bed curtains. Thinking about it, firstly, she was seriously ill, and secondly, she didn't want to see Lin Mengya, an unfilial daughter-in-law.
"Greetings to my mother and concubine. A few days ago, I heard that my mother and concubine were not feeling well, and my daughter-in-law wanted to come to visit. I am just afraid of disturbing my mother and concubine's rest, so I ask for your forgiveness."
The light in Yaxuan's room was very dark, and the smell of incense in the two-headed beast-shaped copper-lacquered incense burner in front of him became stronger and stronger.
Strangely enough, Lin Mengya didn't feel any pungency at all. Instead, she just felt peaceful. It seems that there is a very heavy soothing incense in it.
What's even more strange is that she can't smell the soothing incense. But there was no early warning from the radar, indicating that the ingredients inside were safe.
"You young people have your own things to do, so it doesn't matter if you don't come. I haven't been feeling well lately. Could you please tell Yu'er that I won't be attending the night banquet in the palace the day after tomorrow."
His voice was sluggish and weak, completely different from his usual strong voice. Lin Mengya had some doubts in her heart. Could it be that Concubine De was really ill
"Yes, the mother-in-law's health is important. The daughter-in-law will naturally take care of other matters and not let the mother-in-law worry about it. I heard that the mother-in-law is affected by the cold, so I usually light such heavy incense, I am afraid it will be harmful to the body."
Lin Mengya stood up and saluted, preparing to leave.
But in the half-lifted tent, the face of Empress Dowager De seemed to be a little strange. Just as he was about to take a closer look, a pair of hands lowered the curtain.
"Thank you for your advice, Princess. The servants will have their own ideas about these matters. This is the agate and red jade bracelet specially prepared for you by Concubine De. It is also a little bit of Concubine De's wishes."
A familiar voice appeared, it was Yun Ruo again.
Lin Mengya always felt that there seemed to be an unknown secret hidden behind that pretty face. Although, she has a modest smile and a humble attitude.
But she just felt that this Yunruo was not as simple as it seemed.
"Thank you, mother-in-law. Last time, my daughter-in-law resigned."
After asking Baiji to put away the box containing the jade bracelet, Lin Mengya walked out of Yaxuan slowly.
Strange, she just saw it clearly - could it be that she was dazzled
"This Imperial Concubine is quite strange. I heard a while ago that she washes her face with rose water every day. Why does she look like an old woman in her seventies or eighties today?"
Baiji was standing behind her, so he should have seen that scene, right
"Did you see it too?"
Lin Mengya turned around and asked Bai Ji. She thought she had seen it wrong just now. The latter nodded immediately, and Bai Ji thought he had seen it wrong. Unexpectedly, both of them saw the same scene.
"I think it's because she has been ill recently, so she is a little haggard."
I didn't take this matter to heart. For people of De Fei's age, having some wrinkles on their face is the most common thing.
Little did they know, they had just walked through the gate of Yaxuan when a pair of sinister eyes stared at them!
All the servants in Yaxuan were sent out. Only Yunruo and Aunt Jingyue were left. For some reason, Aunt Jingyue looked frightened and lowered her head. However, she was extremely afraid of Yunruo and Concubine De in the tent.
"It's useless, it can't even protect your face, what else do you want?"
Yun Ruo changed her past virtuous tone and her tone was cold.
Jingyue suddenly fell to her knees on the ground, sobbing and not daring to speak.
"Okay, she has nothing wrong with this. By the way, how long can this face be used?"
The 'Concubine De' who was lying on the bed just now, dying, now sat up from the bed with confidence. That face, which looked wrinkled as if soaked in water, had long lost its human look.
'De Fei' stretched out her hand and touched her face casually. Soon, a piece of skin as thin as cicada wings was torn off from her face.
Yun Ruo smiled and looked at the 'De Fei' who had completely changed her face, with approval in her eyes.
"As expected of Aunt Jingyue, who has been with Concubine De for the longest time. She is really impeccable in her work. Don't worry, the spare human skin mask will be delivered soon. It won't take long before you will still be Concubine De. "
There were two identical faces, but one was kneeling on the ground in fear. One of them is wearing gorgeous clothes and looks very elegant. But if you look carefully, you can see subtle differences.
The expression on the kneeling Jingyue's face was still unnatural in every detail. As for Jingyue, who was wearing the concubine's clothes, although her face was a little pale, it could be seen that there was no obstruction on her face.
'De Fei' squatted down, her beautiful eyes filled with pride. He stretched out his jade hand and lifted the chin of 'Jingyue' who was kneeling on the ground.
"Jinyue, you and I have been sisters for many years, but I didn't expect that there would be a world of difference between us. I know that you always want to find opportunities to tell Yu'er that I am not his mother-in-law. What a loyal and loyal servant. , It's a pity that that bitch's life is in my hands. If you dare to talk too much, that bitch will die. "
Jingyue, no, it should be said that Jinyue is now wearing a Jingyue human skin mask, with a pair of tearful eyes filled with pain.
"Jingyue, we have been with the young lady since we were young. Although we are servants, we are actually closer than sisters. The young lady treats you well. Why, why do you betray the young lady?"
Jin Yue's tone was full of struggle, and she persuaded Jing Yue earnestly.
"Sister? Hahahaha, if she is really a sister, why did she take the position that belongs to me! Concubine De? What a big joke! Do you know that the person who fell in love with the emperor was me! Not her? !”
Jingyue's expression was crazy, Jinyue's face was filled with tears, but she didn't know why the three people who depended on Concubine De became like this.
"Now, I just get back what belongs to me. Even Yu'er should be mine, and I should be the noble concubine. You should still be your little maid. Don't worry, I won't I’ll treat you badly.”
Jingyue's eyes no longer had any sense at all.
Yun Ruo seemed to have already learned the details, and she didn't look surprised at all.
"I brought Yu'er up since childhood, and I know his temper better than anyone else. He respects you very much, but if he knows that you want to harm your empress, he will definitely not let you go! "
Jin Yue's sincere words made Jing Yue angry. He wanted to slap her on the face, but after seeing the face that was exactly the same as his, he switched to a gentle caress.
"My face must not be bad. Jinyue, just be your maid. Otherwise, I will let you know how powerful I am!"
Jingyue pinched Jinyue's arm hard, and the smile on her face became more and more crazy.
No one knew that a secret incident in the palace more than twenty years ago would brew such a big storm!
Back in her yard, the more Lin Mengya thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong.
Ever since Concubine De came back from the palace, this person has become completely different. Moreover, she had found traces of some chronic poisons on De Fei's body before.
When I came back this time, nothing was gone. Normal people, no matter how old they are, will not be in that state.
She also once doubted whether this concubine was someone else pretending to be her. However, no matter the details or movements, this concubine is exactly the same as before.
What is there in this that she doesn't know
"Master, the rewards given to each clan member in the palace have been handed down. Do you want to see them in person?"
Bai Shao brought over the catalog of rewards, and Lin Mengya took a look at it. There are quite a few rewards, but they are just for the prince. In comparison, the queen and the prince would not give more to Long Tianyu. They were really petty. As everyone knows, the more they are like this, the worse the prince's reputation will be.
"Just go and do the counting, so I don't have to watch. You all come with me to the palace banquet the day after tomorrow. After the New Year, I may go to the palace. At that time, except Bai Su, you all will go to Sanjue first. Please stay out of the limelight."
Bai Zhi had just brought a cup of milk tea to Lin Mengya. After hearing her words, the three girls, except Bai Su, all looked at her in surprise.
"Enter the palace? Master, if you enter the palace, please take all three of us with you. There are many people in the palace who are eyeing you. If we are not here, who will take care of you?"
Baiji shook her head desperately, not wanting to leave Lin Mengya.
Qinghu and Xiaoyu's departure also made Lin Mengya think more clearly.
Everyone has their own path in life, and the path she chose is full of thorns. Even if he can come out of the palace smoothly and make peace with Long Tianyu. She is still a thorn in the queen's side and a thorn in her flesh.
As long as the Lin family is still in this position, there will be many people who will try their best to deal with her and the Lin family.
These three girls are so weak that they can still protect themselves in the inner house. Under the continuous conspiracy, he doesn't even have the ability to protect himself.
Thinking of this, she had no choice but to harden her heart.
"Look, you two are not separated by life and death. If I enter the palace and there is no one to protect you, what if you suffer a loss? You might as well run the Sanjue Hall for me. This way I won't have anything to worry about. , and there is a way out, right? Don't worry, I am a cat and have nine lives. How could I be plotted so easily? Besides, Bai Su is still protecting me, I will be fine .”
Although Lin Mengya comforted them like this, the three girls still had tears in their eyes. Lin Mengya comforted them for a while and promised that they would come out of the palace in one piece before giving up.