Xiao Yi stared at the letter, and his fingertips trembled unconsciously.
According to the letter, as early as more than ten years ago, the old Zhennan Wang discovered that someone from the Fang family had secretly colluded with Baiyue, and Baiyue even got a salt mine in the Sigle Mountain of the Fang family.
The old Zhennan Wang originally wanted to use the salt mine to dig out the cancer hidden in Fang's family, but he didn't want to investigate a bigger secret. Supported, even the Baiyue people infiltrated into every corner of southern Xinjiang by settling down.
And the most important thing is that the blood of the An family also flows from the body of his grandson Xiao Yi. Xiao Yi is the future king of Zhennan, and he must not leave such a stain on his body that has been criticized by others.
After the old Zhennan King came back from Sigle Mountain, after thinking about it, he decided that this matter could not be handled openly, but had to be investigated and resolved secretly.
Therefore, the matter involved a lot, and the old Zhennan King was also worried that if something happened, the truth would be hidden in the darkness forever, so he deliberately left this letter in this painting, and gave the painting to Mrs. Fang On the other hand, he was worried that Xiao Yi, who lost his mother, would not be able to rely on him in the future, so he entrusted Xiao Yi to the loyal and loyal Manager Zhao, and personally selected a few supporters for him...
Xiao Yi's index finger rested on the final signature of the letter, his whole body stiffened.
My grandfather never liked writing and ink, and he never gave calligraphy and painting to others. He probably thought that if there was a contingency, his grandfather would be suspicious and would like to check the painting. However, he probably never thought that his grandfather would have a "stroke" shortly after his death, and the painting had been sealed in dust for more than ten years. …
If Xiaobai hadn't noticed it, I'm afraid this letter would have been sealed here forever.
Xiao Yi didn't speak for a long time, he just felt a surge of waves in the lake of his heart, just like the surface of the sea on a stormy night, a wave of angry waves roared and roared, he hated, angry and moved...
There was a sore feeling in the eye sockets, Xiao Yi closed his eyes.
It turned out that his grandfather's death was indeed hidden as he expected.
It turned out that my grandfather valued me so much that I even harmed him because of myself...
"Ayi..."
There was something wrong with Xiao Yi's appearance, Guan Yubai couldn't help but say.
After a while, Xiao Yi raised his eyes and said, "Xiaobai, I'm fine."
His peach-blossom eyes, which are always smiling on weekdays, are gloomy, like the dim stars in the black night sky, no matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like nothing is wrong.
Xiao Yi motioned for Guan Yubai to come over, and then handed him the silk cloth.
Guan Yubai read the letter quickly, with a slight sigh in his eyes.
The old Zhennan Wang Xiong is a great man, and he is invincible on the battlefield, but when it comes to family affairs or relatives, he will inevitably have scruples in his actions, which is why the villain can take advantage of it!
However, he also has similar scruples, just like the last time he prevented Xiao Yi from dealing with An's family on the charge of colluding with Baiyue.
In the final analysis, it is also because their strength is not enough to disdain everything.
but…
"Ayi, we will do it."
Guan Yubai stared at Xiao Yi's eyes without blinking, and said slowly.
They will avenge the old Zhennan King and the former concubine, they will make those sinners pay for their sins, and they will build Southern Border into the Southern Border in their minds.
After a while, Xiao Yi smiled slowly, raised his right eyebrow and said, "Does that still need to be said?"
Of course they can!
As the night gradually deepened, the two didn't say any more, and went back to their residences.
Nangong Yue had already bathed and changed clothes, but did not fall asleep, leaning against the window and waiting for Xiao Yi.
She was a little worried, but the moment she saw Xiao Yi, that trace of worry turned into a bright smile, which also dissipated the last haze in Xiao Yi's heart.
yes!
Grandpa was alone at the time, but he was different.
He has Ah Yue and Xiao Bai, and with them by his side, he is not alone and helpless, and he doesn't have to worry about those dark arrows hidden in the dark.
Xiao Yi sat down beside Nangong Yue, put his right arm on her slender shoulders, pulled her into his arms, then took out the letter left by his grandfather from his arms and handed it to her.
With the faint moonlight outside the window, Nangong Yue stared at the letter intently, the more she read it, the more frightened she became.
Some things were just speculation before, without actual evidence, but this letter from the old prince is the ironclad proof.
She squeezed the letter paper slightly with her bare hands, half-lidded her eyelids, covering the strange color in her pupils.
In the previous life, Xiao Yi failed to save the old man below, and of course he had no chance to see this letter, so Xiao Yi never knew that he was not alone, that there was actually someone guarding him behind him...
After Guan Yubai died of illness, Xiao Yi in his previous life had no worries, no relatives, no friends...
Even if he conquered this world, he could not save his loneliness.
Thinking about it, Nangong Yue felt a throbbing pain in her heart.
Fortunately, God still took pity on himself and Xiao Yi, so they had a chance to start again!
The night was quiet, with gusts of cool night wind blowing, the two leaning against the window didn't feel cold, they leaned on each other, their hearts warm.
How lucky they are!
The night gradually deepened, and another night passed.
Xiao Yi has regained his energy, and Nangong Yue locked the silk cloth in a small rosewood box, and put it together with the suicide note left by the old prince to Xiao Yi.
Although the fighting has temporarily stopped, Xiao Yi will still go to the Luoyue City camp on time every day.
After sending Xiao Yi away, Nangong Yue went to the Youning Hall. While dealing with trivial matters, she listened to the nuns who came to "show their loyalty" about Zhennan Wang being ecstatic because Aunt Mei was pregnant. A warehouse and so on.
The son has made great military achievements, and he has extraordinary prestige in the army and among the people. No matter how powerful a servant is, he will not think that a child who has not yet been born will shake the position of the son.
Nangong Yue listened with great interest, and took it as a way to relieve boredom. After everything was settled, she dismissed these nuns and returned to Bixiao Hall.
As soon as he walked into the yard, Huamei greeted him excitedly, and said, "Concubine Shizi, you are back. A flower shop called 'Shouanhong' in the city has just sent over a dozen pots of peonies, some of which are extremely rare. , I have never seen this servant in the capital before."
Seeing the meaning of meritorious service in the girl's words, Nangong Yue became interested and followed her.
In the yard, more than a dozen pots of colorful peonies are placed on half-person-high flower stands, or placed on the bluestone floor, competing for splendor. But the bright and domineering king of a hundred flowers has already been revealed.
"Concubine Shizi, look quickly." Thrush led Nangong Yue to the flower stand, pointed to a pot of peonies on it and said, "This pot of peonies is really beautiful."
It was a big red peony in a pot, but it was not an ordinary red peony. The main body of the flowers on the branches was bright red, but the petals were mixed with snow-like white, red and white, which made people's eyes shine.
Previously, the concierge sent people to pass rumors that there was a flower shop to offer flowers. At first, Thrush just wanted to look around, thinking that if there were any good ones, he would pick a few pots and buy them. Who would have thought that the peonies sent by this "first case red" would be Such a standout, even if Huamei thought that she had seen many excellent varieties of peonies in Wangdu, she was astonished.
On the side, Yinger squatted down and looked at the potted flowers on the ground in amazement, her eyes sparkling.
Nangong Yue looked at the pot of "red and white fighting color" carefully, and praised with a smile: "This master has a unique technique of grafting peonies, and he deserves the title of 'Flower Master'. Thrush, wait a moment Go send a message to that flower shop and ask them to send some more peonies. If there are other flowers, you can also send them to me to see..."
Huamei bowed her knees in response, and saw Baihui walking around the room quickly.
"Concubine Shizi," Baihui said as she came closer and bent her knees, "I have asked in the small garden, and most of the garden maids and maids in the garden know that Fifth Miss goes to feed the fish every day. Also, in the pavilion next to Yuanxin Lake, the half circle of the railing facing the lake has been tampered with." In other words, no matter which railing Xiao Rongyu leaned on yesterday, she would fall into the lake.
Nangong Yue caressed a peony flower carelessly, with a slight smile on the corner of her mouth.
Sure enough, the rescue of people in the water this time was set up by Aunt Mei herself.
Ying'er raised her head and exchanged glances with Huamei. Huamei speculated and said, "Concubine Mei, why do you think Aunt Mei did this? Could it be to win favor?" To please the prince and side concubine Wei
The maids were a little surprised, so they heard Nangong Yue say affirmatively: "No."
On the surface, the whole incident seems to be a means of fighting for favor in the backyard of the palace, but the purpose of wives and concubines fighting for favor is to eliminate dissidents and stabilize their position in the backyard.
Aunt Mei's going into the water to save people was naturally not for the former, so the only thing left was to stabilize her own position, but what could guarantee her future better than the child in her womb? ! "
The Zhennan Palace has not had any children for several years. No matter whether Aunt Mei will give birth to a son or a daughter in the future, at least she will have a lifelong support, which is far more valuable than saving a girl from the palace.
Baihui was thoughtful, but Huamei and Yinger were still blank, so Nangong Yue smiled and said lightly: "Aunt Mei has been pregnant for two months, so it is impossible for her to be unconscious. The child in her womb is the bet. Come to fight for favor, in case of a miscarriage because of this, she might get the pity of King Zhennan and the guilt of Concubine Wei, but lose the foundation of her life.
Huamei understood, nodded and said: "The Concubine Shizi is right, but if Aunt Mei has a bit of brains, she would not be so stupid as to do such a stupid thing." Could it be that there is some conspiracy in it? !
Nangong Yue just smiled and said nothing, yes, Aunt Mei is not a stupid person, but she just made such a fuss, apparently for another purpose.
So, what is Aunt Mei for
Nangong Yue stared at the blossoming crimson peonies, allowing her vision to be filled with that blood-like red...
As far as Nangong Yue knew, this Aunt Mei was brought back to Luoyue City by Qiao Xingyao and his wife when they visited Qiao's Mansion in Li County last year. According to what Mrs. Qiao said, she saw Aunt Mei selling her body to bury her father on the side of the road, so she felt pity for a moment, bought him back, and brought him back to Qiao's mansion. She came to Xiaofang's family as a maid.
In the end, because her appearance was seven to eight points similar to that of the previous concubine, she caught the eyes of the prince and flew up the branch.
Just as she was thinking, Que'er came back with a pair of clever eyes shining brightly.
Nangong Yue heard the sound and saw that she had arranged errands for Baihui and Que'er early in the morning. She asked Baihui to go to the small garden and Que'er to go to the main courtyard. It seemed that Que'er had also gained something.
"Concubine Shizi." Que'er stepped forward to report, "A few days ago... on the day when you and Shizi handed over the account books to the prince, Aunt Mei went to the main courtyard to greet the madam. They were all driven out, and the two of them were locked in the house for at least half an hour." As for what they said, it is unknown, but with Madam's temperament, thinking about it, I know it will not be a good thing.
Nangong Yue pondered intently, Aunt Mei would be promoted as an aunt, obviously because of Xiao Fang's wishes, otherwise a maid in the main courtyard, no matter how much she looks like the former concubine, would hardly have the chance to meet the King of Zhennan.
Xiao Fang probably had her own intentions in giving Aunt Mei to the King of Zhennan, either for the sake of favor, or for the comfort of the pillow, or for other reasons.
After the account book incident, Aunt Mei made a fuss. Could it be that Xiao Fang went to the doctor in a hurry because of the division of the family property
Nangong Yue rubbed the center of her brows, feeling that things should not be that simple, but there are still too few clues.
However, if they have plans, they will definitely do something else.
This matter is not in a hurry.
Nangong Yue put aside these troubles for the time being, looked down at the pots of peonies on the ground, and suddenly noticed a pot of yellow peonies, and said happily: "This Yao Huang is not bad."
Seeing that her master was interested in this pot of yellow peonies, Yinger carefully carried it to the flower stand.
Nangong Yue bowed her head and appreciated carefully. Yaohuang is one of the four famous peonies. Yaohuang is extremely precious among peonies, and it also tests the grafting skills. Once Wang had a flower garden dedicated to grafting Yaohuang, asking for a thousand taels. Also in short supply.
This florist is really skilled, Nangong Yue is a little bit interested in going to see the flower garden that is the first case.
Nangong Yue picked out a few pots of flowers and told the maids to move into the house, and also picked out a pot of Yaohuang for Xiao Fei, and ordered them to be delivered.
After she came out from the backyard, she ordered Huamei to take the gift she had prepared for Xiao Rongyu, and planned to visit Xiao Rongyu at the side concubine Wei, but before she could go out, an uninvited guest came first, and kept saying that the prince sympathized with Mei Aunt Mei is pregnant, and wants to open a small kitchen for Aunt Mei, and let Shi Zifei do it.
Nangong Yue didn't speak to the little girl, she just sent Bai Hui away.
Huamei's brows were tightly locked, this Aunt Mei just got pregnant, and she was jumping up and down, asking the Crown Princess to check her pulse, and thinking of opening a small kitchen, her behavior was really frivolous and frivolous.
Moreover, she has just been pregnant, so if she is pregnant for nine months, won't she still be noisy? !
Huamei and Ying'er exchanged glances, and followed Nangong Yue to the courtyard of side concubine Wei.
When Nangong Yue arrived, Xiao Rongyu was sitting on the bed drinking bitter medicine with a wrinkled face, and Wei was standing beside her daughter, coaxing her with nice words.
Xiao Rongyu drank the medicine obediently, and Nangong Yue happened to give her own gift as a reward. It was a small ball made of multicolored ribbons, which was woven by the dexterous Yinger. A bell was woven into the center of the ball. Therefore, when the ball is shaken or rolled, there will be a crisp bell sound, which will make the female doll show a sweet smile.
The decoction has the effect of calming the nerves and sleeping. Soon, Xiao Rongyu rubbed his eyes sleepily, and Wei hurriedly put his daughter to sleep.
After Xiao Rongyu let out a long breathing sound, Nangong Yue and Wei Shi went to Dongci Room to sit together.
The servant girl quickly served tea for the two masters. Wei Shi held up the teacup, but put it down again. He seemed a little hesitant, but he still said: "Concubine Shizi, I heard that Aunt Mei's fetal gas was unstable last night, so I went to invite my son The concubine is taking the pulse, and today I want to ask the concubine to open the small kitchen, but the concubine did not allow..."
Nangong Yue took a sip of tea, smiled and said nothing.
Wei frowned slightly, and said again: "The concubine Shizi is a smart person, and some things are not my turn to say. But if I don't say it, I will feel sorry."
"Wei side concubine has something to say." Nangong Yue looked straight at Wei without hesitation.
Wei Shi straightened out his thoughts, and finally said: "The concubine should be more careful, I think that Aunt Mei's behavior is a bit weird, she frequently picks things up, it is not wise to say that she is fighting for favor, but I think she seems to be provoking The prince and the son of the world..." As he said, a trace of disdain appeared in Wei's eyes, this Aunt Mei is really not smart, even if she has a son in her belly, she is just a bastard, how can she shake the status of the son
play off? Nangong Yue blinked slowly, enlightened for a moment, as if thinking of something...
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The second is 12 o'clock.