Lianyun quickly found Dongxue who was still staring at the two palace maids. She took her to a remote corner without saying anything, and then let go of the hand that was holding her clothes.
"Lianyun, what are you doing!" Dongxue frowned and suppressed her anger. She was following the two palace maids just fine, but now Lianyun messed her up. If she looked back and couldn't see the two palace maids, how would she report to Empress Defei when she returned!
As if understanding her thoughts, Lianyun smiled gently and didn't care too much about her angry expression just now.
"I know what you want to do. They are just two palace maids gossiping for no reason. They don't have the courage to do that. Don't worry." Lian Yun's explanation was so reasonable and well-founded that people could not find any reason to refute.
"It has nothing to do with you, of course you would say that." Dongxue muttered softly. She crossed her arms, turned her face away, stared at the pillar next to her, and pursed her lips tightly, looking like she didn't want to pay attention to Lianyun.
"Dongxue, we all work for our master. Of course, we don't want anything to happen to our master. Her Majesty Xianfei knows about Concubine De's affairs. Her Majesty also asked me to remind you to be careful. After all, there are many spies in the harem." Dongxue looked unwilling to talk more. Lianyun didn't intend to continue persuading her, but opened her mouth and told her the real purpose of coming to find her.
"I don't understand what you said?" Dongxue frowned after hearing this, and felt a little alert in her heart. Lianyun was only responsible for reminding her. As for whether Dongxue heard it or not, it was not her business to filter out.
"That's what I said, think about it carefully." After Lian Yun finished speaking, he turned and left, leaving Dong Xue with a thoughtful look on his face.
On this day, in Liu Churong's bedroom, Concubine De was sipping the tea in the cup in front of her with a smile on her face, praising her repeatedly: "Sister, your tea-making skills are really good. It's not easy to make such a fragrant and pleasant tea!"
Liu Churong also smiled: "Sister, what are you talking about? My crude skills are no match for yours."
"Sister, you are too modest. You are so clever and skillful. How can I compare with you?" Defei continued to praise.
Liu Churong felt very happy after hearing this, and she began to feel a little proud, and raised her head slightly. Defei saw it, but pretended not to see it and continued to taste the tea in the cup.
The two of them called each other sister in a very affectionate manner. In the blink of an eye, two hours had passed and Defei finally stood up to say goodbye and leave.
After leaving Liu Churong's bedroom, Defei secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Liu Churong didn't know about that matter yet, otherwise he would not be so affectionate to her like he is now, even though it is not true now!
After Concubine De left, the smile on Liu Churong's face instantly disappeared, and he squinted his eyes and watched Concubine De's back as she left.
Concubine De, what is your purpose
In the past few days, Concubine De often came to see her. It was said that the relationship between the two was not good before, and they basically had no communication, but Concubine De's behavior was so abnormal in the past few days. As the saying goes, there must be something wrong when things are abnormal, which made Liu Churong begin to doubt Concubine De's purpose for treating her like this.
Liu Churong herself has now been demoted to a noble lady. Although she has been in favor recently, Shen Lihan is now the Defei, and her status is higher than hers. There is no need for her to come over to curry favor with her.
Since he is not here to curry favor with me, the only possibility is that he is planning some conspiracy to deal with me.
Thinking of this, Liu Churong's eyes suddenly turned cold, and he secretly reminded himself to be careful of Concubine De.
Shen Qingwan in the palace was extremely anxious at this time, completely different from her usual indifferent image.
At this moment, she had a frown on her face, looking worried, and her eyes were always looking towards the direction outside the palace gate.
Not long after, Lianyun appeared in her sight, and a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes. She stood up and quickly walked towards Lianyun who was jogging towards her.
"How is it? Any news?" Shen Qingwan asked anxiously.
Lianyun panted and shook her head in embarrassment.
Shen Qingwan calmed down in an instant, a look of loss flashed across her face, and then returned to her usual indifference.
After panting for a while, Lianyun's breathing finally calmed down, and she said comfortingly: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry too much. General Shen has fought all his life and is very experienced. He won't be defeated so easily. Moreover, General Shen is blessed by the royal family. Besides, there is no good news, but there is no bad news either."
Shen Qingwan sighed softly and nodded slightly to indicate that she knew, but she still couldn't let go of the worry in her heart. If it weren't for her identity, she wouldn't have to be so worried and difficult.
After all, he is her father. The situation on the border is critical. There has been very little news from her father since he went to the war. Now with the matter of the spy, how can Shen Qingwan feel at ease
Now there is still the matter of Concubine De to deal with. After all, the emperor has already intervened in the matter, and he cannot be biased directly. After all, if this matter is not handled well and any loopholes are left, it will definitely allow people with ulterior motives to cause trouble behind the scenes, and it may even involve his father. Now he needs to think carefully.
Thinking of this, Shen Qingwan sighed slightly again, and her brows furrowed involuntarily.
She was seen stroking her forehead with one hand, her eyes slightly closed, and she did not move for a long time.
"Empress?" Lianyun called out to Shen Qingwan tentatively.
Shen Qingwan then slowly opened her eyes, but the sadness in her eyes showed no sign of fading.
"Are you okay?" Lianyun was full of worry.
Shen Qingwan shook her head gently and smiled back at her, indicating that she was fine.
"Are you still thinking about the old general? Although the war on the border is not going well, the palace is still very quiet now. I think there shouldn't be any big problems. You should not worry too much." Seeing Shen Qingwan so worried, Lianyun really couldn't bear it and spoke to comfort her again.
What Lianyun said was not without reason, but it was impossible for her not to worry.
Shen Qingwan nodded, unwilling to say more, so Lianyun had to shut up.
Then she looked outside the hall. There were a lot of things to do when she came in. She was a little overwhelmed. Now the matter between Liu Churong and Defei needed to be resolved as soon as possible. Since she couldn't find any good way to deal with this matter, it seemed that she could only find a scapegoat for Defei.
Shen Qingwan gently picked up the teacup in front of her with her fingertips. The sweet fragrance of the dew after the rain dispelled some of the discomfort in her heart.
Concubine De, now is not the time to lose her. The harem still needs to be balanced.