Dongmei was dragged away, still shouting that it was Concubine Yi who ordered her to do so.
Concubine Mei slowly leaned back in her chair and let Dongmei yell without asking anyone to stop her.
She knew it was Concubine Yi without Dongmei telling her.
Dongmei said this but she was only seeking a dead end for herself.
Those who "frame" the imperial concubine should be executed!
The news from Yueqing Palace naturally spread to Yilan Palace.
Imperial Concubine Yi sat on the chaise longue by the window, holding a book in her hand. After listening to the palace maid's report, she just smiled faintly, "Really?"
The personnel turnover in Yilan Palace was very fast. Concubine Yi would send out a group of people and bring back another group every once in a while.
The reason she sent them out was, of course, that they were not able to serve her effectively. Therefore, those who left her palace were arranged by the inner court and finally distributed to various palaces.
In the palace, Concubine Yi was famous for being difficult to serve. Therefore, other palaces did not say that they were too taboo to employ people who came out of her palace. On the contrary, because her rules were very strict, people who came out of her palace would be better than ordinary palace maids.
Anyway, if they are not sent to serve in the palace, they will be taken back to the palace to do some daily cleaning work, which is not a big deal. Of course, there are also those who do their work steadily and are promoted.
The person who just spoke was called Qingfu. She had just entered the palace and her aunt Jiaoyin had just finished teaching her the rules when a few more people from Concubine Yi's palace were sent out. The inner court then hurriedly sent them over and told them to serve well.
Therefore, there is no old person around Concubine Yi now, only new people.
Concubine Mei never dared to use the people sent out by Concubine Yi in the palace, but she did not remind anyone not to use them.
Concubine Yi is very good at analyzing people's psychology and knows how to control a person.
She doesn't even need to use force or other means.
Just like what she did to Concubine Mei, Concubine Mei knew so many of her secrets, but did she ever warn Concubine Mei not to reveal them
No, she didn't say it, but she also knew that Concubine Mei would not reveal it.
She just wanted to let Concubine Mei know that she had enough ability to turn black into white and reverse right and wrong.
She took advantage of Concubine Mei's weaknesses: she was afraid, cautious, and cowardly, and her words had little power in the palace.
Therefore, Concubine Yi was very satisfied with the role that Concubine Mei had always played.
"This matter has become a big deal. Does Your Majesty have any solution?" Qingfu asked.
Concubine Yi raised her chin with a look of contempt, "What countermeasures do you want?"
"Aren't you afraid that Concubine Mei will tell the emperor?"
Concubine Yi smiled and asked, "Does she dare?"
"It's just that she invited the Princess Regent to the palace. If she doesn't dare, does the Princess Regent also not dare?"
Concubine Yi looked out the window leisurely. The sunlight was dappled and it was excellent weather.
"Xia Zian believes her? Mei Fei has harmed her before. If she still believes Mei Fei's words, then she is really stupid."
She turned her head and looked at Qingfu, her smile deepening. "I hope she believes it. As long as she believes it, I will wait for her to go to the emperor."
"Has your Majesty arranged everything?" Qingfu asked.
Concubine Yi said nothing, but the smile on her face deepened.
It doesn't matter to her whether Xia Zian believes it or not.
Xia Zian didn't believe it, so the matter was left unresolved. At most, she had failed to drug the patient.
Xia Zian believed that if this matter became public, the emperor would be waiting for her to make a fuss, and in this way, everything that was being spread among the people would be confirmed.
Zi'an entered the palace at noon.
When they arrived at Yueqing Palace, they saw Dongmei lying in the yard, dying.
Zi'an frowned, but said nothing and walked straight in.
Concubine Mei sat on the chair and watched Zi'an come in quietly.
"Greetings, Empress Mei!" Zi'an stepped forward and saluted, his attitude somewhat unfamiliar.
Mei Fei said softly: "Sit down!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zi'an sat down with no expression on his face.
Mei Fei looked at her and sighed softly, "I know you don't believe it, but it was definitely not me who did it."
Concubine Mei's words were helpless and desperate, and she didn't even have a way to defend herself.
Zi'an suddenly smiled and looked at her, "Empress Mei..."
Zi'an stayed in Yueqing Palace for about an hour, then left the palace and returned home.
There was news coming out of Leqing Palace that the princess had a quarrel with Concubine Mei, and the princess was very angry when she left.
When Concubine Yi heard this, she was a little surprised, "Did they have a fight?"
"Yes, no one knows what they were arguing about, but I heard from people in Yueqing Palace that the princess even smashed a cup, and when she left, she looked very angry."
"Where is Concubine Mei?" Concubine Yi asked curiously.
"I heard that Concubine Mei closed the door and cried for half an hour after the princess left." Qingfu said.
Concubine Yi shook her head, "No."
"Your Majesty, what do you think is wrong?" Qingfu asked hurriedly.
"Even if Xia Zian doesn't believe Mei Fei, he won't quarrel with Mei Fei. Go and find out what it is about."
"yes!"
However, Qingfu couldn't find out anything.
Moreover, the matter seemed to have ended like this, and no one mentioned it again.
Dongmei died and her body was carried out of the palace.
Everyone in the palace knew that Concubine Mei and the princess had a grudge, but no one knew why. In short, when they entered the palace to pay their respects, both of them were cold and would not respond at all.
That day, Zhuangzhuang found Hu Huanling and told him about their relationship.
Hu Huanling had never been liked by the eldest princess, but now that she took the initiative to come to her, she couldn't help but feel flattered. She didn't care about Mei Fei and Xia Zian's affairs, but seeing the princess worried, she also became worried and said, "Yes, they are sisters-in-law, one family. It would be bad if there was any grudge between them."
"Isn't it? It's very difficult for me to be a human being, caught between the two of them." Zhuangzhuang said.
Hu Huanling thought for a moment and said, "Why not, I'll host a family banquet and invite a few concubines and princesses to the palace for a drink, and take the opportunity to mediate."
Zhuangzhuang appreciated her suggestion very much, "The Queen is very thoughtful. If there is anything unpleasant, just tell it clearly. Can a family hold a grudge for a lifetime?"
"Since the princess has no objection, I will get to work on it." Hu Huanling said happily.
"Well," Zhuangzhuang casually said, "There doesn't need to be too many people. Just call Concubine Zhao. If she wants to come, she can come. If she doesn't want to come, it's fine. We won't force her."
There was something strange in Hu Huanling's eyes. She asked tentatively, "Is Concubine Zhao unhappy with the princess?"
"No!" Zhuangzhuang said immediately, sneering, "She is the one favored by the emperor, how could I have any unhappiness with her? Since the beginning of the dynasty, I have never seen a concubine live directly in the emperor's bedroom. If you don't know, you might think she is the queen. But even if she is the queen, she can't live in the emperor's bedroom? The emperor has lost his mind, being seduced by such a seductive woman, and he doesn't even care about the rules of his ancestors."
Hu Huanling was also filled with hatred in his heart. If he was just spoiled, it would be fine, but to be spoiled to the point of living with the emperor all the time was really too much.
Moreover, Sun Fang'er used to be the fiancée of Prince Nan Huai. How shameless she is.
Zhuangzhuang seemed to be really unhappy with her, and couldn't help but continue to complain, "Now it's already so amazing, if she gets pregnant with a dragon seed, I'm afraid she will have to move up in rank."
Hu Huanling was stunned. "Now that she is already a noble concubine, can she still enter?"
Zhuangzhuang glanced at her, "I didn't like you in the past, but since you entered the palace, you have fulfilled your duties and everyone in the harem is loyal to you. It seems that you are suitable to be the queen. I misjudged you in the past. However, your background is there. If Sun Fang'er takes the lead, I am afraid..."
(End of this chapter)