"My maid, Jiantao." Jiantao bowed again, pursed his lips and smiled, "On the order of the noble concubine, I came here to convey my intention of forming an alliance."
"An alliance?" Yun Fenghuang muttered, "This really surprises me. The imperial concubine is the direct niece of the General Hussars. She has a distinguished status and is second only to the empress in the palace. She is still pregnant. The future is simply limitless... With such a status, why should you condescend to form an alliance with me?"
Moreover, "Since the imperial concubine has the idea of forming an alliance, what happened this morning? Now that no one else is around, don't tell me that the Xiangzhi juice was really caused by Yun Ronghua!"
Yun Qingman was wrongly accused of this matter. Yun Fenghuang knew it very well. After all, she was in her hands and she didn't know what she had done or not done. Why did she bring him to Xuanqing Palace
Of course, she didn't care much about Yun Qingman being charged with this crime. It could even be said that Yun Qingman's demotion was exactly what she wanted.
The reason why I have been defending this cheap sister before is mainly because I am not sure what the person behind the scenes is planning and I am worried that it will implicate myself; secondly, I continue to maintain a harmonious relationship with Yun Qingman and the Yun family, like a family.
As for the real culprit of this matter, Yun Fenghuang felt that even if the imperial concubine did not do it alone, she must be one of the important participants.
Otherwise, how could Jia Jieyu dare to take Huanxi'er out to make a raft
Moreover, the imperial concubine who had been staying at Yanlan Palace suddenly went out to pay her respects. So by chance, she happened upon the scene where Yun Fenghuang and Jia Jieyu were fighting
Yun Fenghuang could understand Concubine Zheng's move. After all, Concubine Zheng had always kept a low profile during her pregnancy, and she seemed even more virtuous especially with Yuan Niang, who was constantly causing trouble. It was rare for her to ask for two people, so she didn't care if the queen didn't agree, and just gave it to Yun Fenghuang. It's human nature for pregnant women to be angry but want to vent their anger.
When she came back from Yanfu Palace, she summoned her subordinates to discuss it. She was thinking about how to take revenge and go back. At this moment, Jiantao suddenly appeared, but Yun Fenghuang was somewhat unsure of what the imperial concubine was planning.
"Of course the Xiangzhi juice thing was not done by Yun Ronghua. The imperial concubine meant that this matter was the sincerity of Yanlan Palace." Jiantao said respectfully, "As for the details, although His Majesty came to Xuanqing Palace tonight, He probably won’t rest in Huanhua Hall. If Empress Jieyu is willing, the imperial concubine can come in person to have an interview with Empress Jieyu.”
"Oh?" Yun Fenghuang raised her eyebrows slightly. She was about to ask how sincerity it was to attack someone in her own palace, but if the pregnant concubine came to Huanqing Palace in person at night, this action really showed sincerity...
After thinking about it for a few times, she nodded, "Then I will be waiting for you at the Huanhua Hall."
After all, Yun Fenghuang really didn't think of a way to solve the prescription matter.
No matter what the imperial concubine wants to do, she cannot avoid it directly.
After dismissing Jian Tao, Yun Fenghuang called the waiters back and asked about Yun Qingman's surveillance situation. She was very dissatisfied with Chen Zhu: "You don't even know that the facial fat that Yun Ronghua gave to the pickers was mixed with the juice of sage. !? The side hall is only a few steps away from the Huanhua Hall of this palace? If you can attack Yun Ronghua this time, will you be able to do anything to my clothing, food, housing and transportation next time?!"
Chen Zhucheng apologized fearfully and repeatedly promised that something like this would never happen again... Yun Fenghuang calmed down a little and waved him off: "Think carefully about how to do the things I ordered. If you really don't have the brains, , then do something you can do!"
Before, she thought she could figure it out slowly, but Chen Zhu's ability was not that good. The advantage was that she had no other backer. She had to rely on her to maintain her position, so her loyalty was guaranteed.
But what Concubine Zheng had grasped made Yun Fenghuang feel a sense of crisis, and he felt that loyalty was not enough after all, and that he had to be capable after all.
Not only Chen Zhu was affected by her change in considerations, but the four close maids of Xijing, Xile, Liuhong and Nianxuan were also severely beaten!
The waiters were all suspicious that Jiantao must have said something very important when he came over. However, Yun Fenghuang did not reveal any of his intentions to them, and they did not dare to ask more questions. They had to admit their mistake while thinking about it in their hearts.
Not long after, dinner arrived from the imperial dining room - in fact, everyone above Jieyu was qualified to set up a small kitchen, and Yun Fenghuang was no exception, but she had just moved here, and it was delayed by all kinds of things. Besides, even if she had a cook now, she would most likely not be able to compete with the imperial cook who was dedicated to serving the emperor. Of course, she could not let go if she could take advantage of the emperor's status.
Yun Fenghuang asked Yan Yin and other emperor's attendants to watch the palace people prepare the food, and then he went into the inner room to call Emperor Chunjia.
The emperor said he was taking a nap just to avoid her, but after all he was tired these days, he actually fell asleep while leaning on the couch. When Yun Fenghuang entered at this moment, what he saw was the sleeping face of Emperor Chunjia. This person is generally gentle and calm when he is awake, but when he is asleep, his slightly frowning eyebrows reveal some trouble.
Yun Fenghuang opened the curtain and saw it at a glance, then said nothing. After admiring it quietly for a while, he felt much more comfortable - it's good to know that I'm not the only one in this palace who is having a hard time - and then he started to push it with a smile. : "Your Majesty, dinner is here, get up quickly!"
Before her hand touched the emperor, the emperor's long eyelashes had already moved slightly, and she noticed something abnormal, which made Yun Fenghuang feel more comfortable. Isn't it true that the emperor has not had a peaceful sleep in these years? Otherwise, would you be so alert
After comforting himself for a while, after having dinner with the emperor and chatting over tea and Shiguo for a while, he respectfully sent him off to visit Yi Xing'en. Yun Fenghuang thought about the Zheng he would face next. My dear concubine, I finally feel a little relieved.
To truly live a comfortable life in this palace, one hand might not be enough.
She is like this, the emperor is like this, Concubine Zheng... must not be much better, otherwise why would he explicitly seek an alliance with her
In this case, although giving people a handle is passive, it is not nothing to talk about.
So after a while, at night, Concubine Zheng appeared in Huanhua Hall in disguise. What she saw was Mao Jieyu who was as if nothing had happened: "I'm here to thank you, Queen Mother."
"Mao Jieyu, don't worry..." This sentence got stuck in the concubine's throat and she couldn't say it out.
The reason why the imperial concubine asked Jiantao to bring up the recipe for the child-avoiding medicine as soon as she came over was not only to not allow Yun Fenghuang to refuse the meeting, but also to give Yun Fenghuang a head start and give Yun Fenghuang a psychological blow so that she could gain the upper hand calmly.
Although the imperial concubine felt that she had the upper hand in terms of status and power, she observed Yun Fenghuang's behavior since entering the palace and found that she was not the kind of master who would bow down easily. Originally, the imperial concubine thought that such a big thing as a prescription for avoiding children would be enough for ordinary people to panic. She hoped that Yun Fenghuang would not be confused because of it, but she did not expect that she would be so calm
Not to mention being at a disadvantage, it’s natural to be equal!
Concubine Zheng's thoughts turned around and she sat down with a smile: "Mao Jieyu, I have liked you very much since you first entered the palace."
Yun Fenghuang showed a slightly surprised look: "I am stupid, how dare you be a loving empress?"
"You don't need to think too much, I am telling the truth." Concubine Zheng said softly, "Because I see the shadow of my uncle in his youth in you."
The uncle she was talking about was, of course, General Zheng Ju, the current pillar of the Quanhuan faction.
"Your Majesty, you are so ridiculous. How dare I compare with the general?" Yun Fenghuang frowned slightly, "My Majesty said this, I don't even know what to do."
You praised me like this when you first came up, and I was even more worried that you would put forward unbelievable conditions, okay
Concubine Zheng heard the implication of her words, smiled, and said An Ran: "Jieyu, please don't misunderstand me. I am here to do what Jiantao said and to form an alliance with Jieyu. Naturally, I will not be disadvantageous to Jieyu."
The imperial concubine narrowed her eyes slightly, "It can even be said that she came with good intentions towards Jieyu!"
"Mother, I just don't understand. Why do you think so differently of me?" Yun Fenghuang did not ask what kind of kindness she had, but asked humbly, "Is it just that I remind you of the general?" The shadow of his youth?"
You dare to say this, but I can’t believe it either!
"I am pregnant now." The imperial concubine expressed her understanding of her doubts, but did not answer directly. Instead, she stroked her swollen belly and said calmly, "The imperial doctor that my uncle helped arrange for told me some time ago that this child... even if If you are born, you will either not survive or you will be a freak."
"..." Although Yun Fenghuang felt that he could hold his breath, he couldn't help but be stunned after hearing this. After a moment, he frowned and asked, "Who did it?"
The question was asked, but she felt that she had already guessed the real culprit. If it weren't for Ji, with Concubine Zheng's backing, what else would there be to worry about? Moreover, the dignified concubine lowered her status to form an alliance with herself...
Yun Fenghuang thought to himself that it was good to be the queen in the guise. She had to take care of her all the time, but the weight of betrayal would be heavier, but... between the imperial concubine and the queen, who would she sell to for a better deal
Just as she was thinking about it, she saw the imperial concubine shaking her head: "I don't know."
Yun Fenghuang asked in surprise: "Don't know?"
"If you knew, I would come to you at night?" Concubine Zheng asked, "Or do you think that even if the Ji family did this, I will have to suffer the consequences of being mute?"
"..." Yun Fenghuang thought about it and it made sense. Could it be that the imperial concubine was unlucky? Or maybe Emperor Chunjia is not in good health? She was thinking about whether to say some words of comfort when the imperial concubine said again: "I don't know who did it, but someone must have done it! Because just two months ago, the imperial doctor said that my child is doing well. The child is very strong. But during this period of time, not only the child, but also I feel that it is not as good as before."
She dipped her fingers into some tea on the table and gently wiped off the makeup on her face, revealing Yun Fenghuang's complexion, which was more yellow and dull than what she had seen in the daytime. "Many people say that it is inevitable to have a bad complexion during pregnancy. I thought so before, and the imperial doctor and the people around him were very careful, so they never doubted it. After the imperial doctor said that the child was no longer alive... I secretly conducted a thorough investigation of Yanlan Palace in the past two days, but still found nothing!"
The imperial concubine breathed out: "You have heard about what happened in the palace before. Concubine Shu and Yue Jieyu were also pregnant but did not give birth. I originally thought that the Empress Dowager had just had an incident at the beginning of the year regarding the birth of an heir. However, my position is higher than the two of them, so I am still blessed... Now it seems that I am overthinking it."
Yun Fenghuang pondered and said: "I also feel the same way as your Majesty... However, I speak softly, so I am afraid that I can't help your Majesty in any way?"
"Do you mean that I want you to help find the real murderer?" The imperial concubine smiled, without any sarcasm, and said calmly, "The child is my child, and of course I have to come personally to get revenge. Please tell me slowly. Why should I embarrass you about things that I have no clue about? Even if I have a clue, I will do it with my own hands so that I can be happy... I said that I came with good intentions, so I will not fool you like the Queen."
She pointed in the direction of the side hall, the one where Yun Qingman lived, "Let's be honest, Mao Jieyu, now that you have brought Concubine Shu, the concubine, to Huaqing Palace, what is the next step? Maybe you also have Calculation. But I am sure that without my help, your journey will be more difficult and dangerous, and most importantly, your goal may not be achieved! After all, Concubine Shu and Duke Yi are not vegetarians! "
When Yun Fenghuang heard her mention Yun Qingman, he frowned slightly and immediately asked, "What do you mean by this?"