Everything that Concubine Yi thought of was exactly what Zi'an had planned.
Zi'an has already studied Concubine Yi. She is a scheming person, good at taking advantage of all kinds of loopholes, and good at manipulating the social world. Otherwise, as a concubine, how could she be so at ease in the three parties of Daliang, Beimo and Xianbei
Concubine Yi is like a phoenix. She won’t land unless there is a treasure, and will never miss it if there is one.
Sun Fang'er is the lifeline of the emperor. If she can control Sun Fang'er and grasp the external situation, it can be basically determined that the position of crown prince will be the seventh prince.
So, when Qin Zhou asked for help, she didn't need it. With Concubine Yi as capable as her, what else did she need help with? She fully believed in Concubine Yi's ability.
However, don't interfere in the affairs of the palace. Once Sun Fang'er leaves the palace, the situation will be different.
I believe that Lao Qi has made all the arrangements in the past few days.
All is ready except for the opportunity.
Sun Fang'er goes out of the palace once a month. She knows that this is a good opportunity for Concubine Yi to take action.
In Xiwei Palace.
Because Sun Fang'er fainted last time, the emperor paid more attention to her. He sent someone to follow her wherever she went, and exempted her from going to the Empress Dowager's palace to pay her respects in the morning and evening.
This move displeased the Empress Dowager. When the concubines in the palace came to pay their respects, she angrily accused Sun Fang'er of being arrogant because of her favor in front of the Empress and the concubines. She also accused the Empress of failing to manage the harem well and failing to ensure that the Emperor's favors were equally distributed.
After scolding her, he asked the queen to go to Xiwei Palace and blamed her on the pretext of visiting a sick person.
Hu Huanling had always wanted to meet Sun Fanger, but Sun Fanger had never come to pay her respects before, so she couldn't condescend to go find her.
However, things are different now. If Concubine Yi wants to make a move on her, she must not step into the trap, otherwise she would be in trouble if they investigate later.
When she saw Concubine Liang here, she instructed Concubine Mei to go visit Sun Fang'er.
At least, if something happens in the future and it is investigated, there will be someone to testify that she did not go to Xiwei Palace.
Mei Fei hesitated for a moment and said, "But the Empress Dowager asked you to go. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to go?"
"I would like to go there myself, but I had a headache after being caught in the wind yesterday. I'd like to trouble Concubine Mei to go there."
After Hu Huanling finished speaking, he left without waiting for Concubine Mei's consent.
Mei Fei looked reluctant and muttered, "Ah, you deserve to be driven around by others."
Hearing this, Concubine Liang laughed and said, "The Queen may not want to see that foxy girl. Who would want to see her? I'm afraid Concubine Mei may not want to see her either, right?"
"Sister, why don't you go there?" Mei Fei looked at her eagerly and said earnestly.
Concubine Liang looked disgusted and said, "No, I won't go. The Xiwei Palace is the emperor's bedroom. It's fine if I go to see the emperor, but what's the big deal about seeing her?"
Mei Fei sighed, "Isn't it? Never mind, I'll go now."
After saying that, she led Juer to Xiwei Palace.
The Emperor is attending an early morning court today and will not be back until at least noon.
When Concubine Mei entered Xiwei Palace, she saw Princess Yuan Cuiyu sitting on the swing in front of the corridor. She looked over with a disappointed look on her face, "It's Concubine Mei!"
She stood up and saluted to Concubine Mei.
"Is the county princess feeling better today?" asked Concubine Mei. She knew that the county princess had been ill for several days and could not get out of bed.
"Much better!" Yuan Cuiyu said coldly.
"Take care!" Mei Fei said, then said goodbye to her and left.
Yuan Cuiyu sat back on the swing and kept looking at the door, as if waiting for the emperor to come back.
Her expression was sometimes dazed, sometimes smiling shyly, and sometimes sad, just like a woman in love.
There were more than a dozen people guarding Sun Fanger's bedroom.
If Concubine Mei wants to go in, she has to be accompanied by several people and she cannot talk alone.
Sun Fang'er was half leaning on the couch, holding a book in her hand.
When he saw Concubine Mei coming, he just raised his eyes faintly, with no expression on his face.
Mei Fei took small steps forward and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."
"Is there something?" Sun Fang'er said lightly.
Mei Fei looked at Sun Fang'er's cold face and seemed a little uncomfortable. "No... nothing, I just came to pay my respects today. The Empress Dowager heard that you were sick, so she asked me to come and ask if you are feeling better."
"Thank you for your concern, Empress Dowager. I'm fine!" Sun Fang'er did not change her posture, but just moved her eyes back to the window, as if she didn't want to pay any attention to Concubine Mei.
Mei Fei took a step closer and forced a smile, "If your Majesty feels bored, I can chat with you to relieve your boredom."
"No need!" Sun Fang'er said coldly without even raising her head.
Mei Fei was a little embarrassed, "Yes, then please take care of yourself, Madam."
Sun Fanger slowly turned her head and looked at her, "Madam Lao Meifei, bring the tea to me."
On the coffee table, there was a bowl of tea, which had already gone cold.
When Ju'er heard this, she wanted to come forward and serve tea, but Concubine Sun said coldly, "You are not qualified to serve me."
Ju'er was stunned and looked at Concubine Mei, thinking that the Imperial Concubine was really going too far. Although her rank was higher than Concubine Mei, after all, Concubine Mei entered the palace before her and gave birth to a prince. How could she ask Concubine Mei to serve her tea personally
Concubine Mei swallowed her saliva as if she was insulted, then walked over, picked up the tea, walked slowly over, and handed it to Sun Fang'er with both hands. Her hands trembled slightly, as if she was holding back the anger in her heart.
Sun Fang'er covered her fair wrist and half of her palm with her sleeve, then slowly took the tea and said arrogantly, "Thank you, Concubine Mei."
"Your Majesty, you are too polite. It is my duty to serve you." Concubine Mei's voice was a little choked. She quickly withdrew her hands, put them in her sleeves, and stepped aside.
"Well, go ahead!" the imperial concubine said coldly.
These two or three words, and the tone, were as if one was dismissing a palace maid.
No matter how magnanimous Concubine Mei was, she couldn't help it. Her face turned pale, she bowed casually, turned around and left.
Maybe she was too angry. When she turned around, she bumped into Ju'er. Ju'er quickly supported her, "My lady, be careful!"
Sun Fanger sneered, "Have a safe journey, Concubine Mei. Don't fall down here. I don't know what crime they will accuse me of when I go out. I'm not Xia Zian, who allows others to bully me."
Mei Fei was so angry that she was shaking all over. She gritted her teeth and said to Ju Er, "Let's go!"
Juer hurriedly followed her out. Her face changed color slightly, not sure if it was because of panic or some other reason.
When Concubine Mei walked out of the Xiwei Palace gate, she saw an old maid coming forward and bowing with a smile, "This old servant greets Her Majesty Concubine Mei!"
Mei Fei asked unhappily, "What's the matter?"
"Empress Mei, could you please let me see your sleeve pocket?" the old nanny said with a smile.
Mei Fei said angrily: "Even an old servant like you is bullying me? Is it necessary for me to come here to steal things?"
The old nanny bowed repeatedly to apologize, but there was no fear on her face. "Your Majesty, please calm down. The emperor has ordered that anyone who has had physical contact with Concubine Zhao must be searched. I am just following orders. Your Majesty, please don't make things difficult for me."
Mei Fei was startled, "How could I have any physical contact with the Imperial Concubine?"
"Just now, Your Majesty was serving tea to the Imperial Concubine. There were some movements with her hands, but I couldn't see clearly because of my dizziness." The old nanny was still smiling, but a gleam of brilliance appeared in her narrowed eyes.
(End of this chapter)