The news that the Dali Temple's clues were cut off spread to the palace, which made Fu Yuheng a little more worried. There must be someone behind this, otherwise, with the strength of the Dali Temple, it should not be impossible to proceed.
He couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. The world was becoming more and more uneasy. Could it be that he had been too gentle in the past few days? As a result, the people behind him began to stir.
Fu Yuheng leaned against the back of the chair, seemingly nonchalantly playing with a jade ring that was slightly cool. His eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and his half-closed eyes flashed with a hint of cold light.
Is the person who truly controls the situation behind the scenes his good concubine
"If it is according to my beloved concubine's opinion, who is this matter related to?" Fu Yuheng paused, raised his eyes, turned his body, and cast his gaze at Shen Qingwan.
Shen Qingwan has always been smart, and she definitely has her own opinions on this matter. If she can listen to them a little, it will be of some benefit to her future judgment.
At least, we won't make such blind judgments.
"Your Highness..." Shen Qingwan was lost in thought just now. Suddenly she heard the emperor calling her. She was stunned for a moment. After a pause, she said, "Your Highness is stupid and doesn't know."
Shen Qingwan had a plan in mind, but there was no evidence yet, and she didn't want to accuse someone of a crime without any basis.
Seeing this, Fu Yuheng thought about it for a moment and understood. He comforted her, "Why should you belittle yourself, Concubine Xian? Just tell me. I just want to hear your opinion. Don't feel burdened."
Shen Qingwan remained silent, but could not resist his repeated repetition. She pursed her dry lips and said, "In my opinion, that person is most likely Concubine Liu."
"You mean, Liu Churong?" His mind moved, and he put away most of his lazy look. He straightened his body and looked at her.
"It's just a guess." Shen Qingwan picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for the emperor and herself. She raised her hand and handed it to Fu Yuheng. "In recent times, the things that the imperial concubine has done are very different from the past, and her behavior is very strange. If something has not changed her imperceptibly, how could a imperial concubine in the deep courtyard of the harem have such a drastic change. Therefore, I dare to make a rash conclusion."
Hearing this, Fu Yuheng's cold smile now had a little more warmth. He stretched out his slender hand and gently wrapped Shen Qingwan's slender hand under her wide sleeves. A little admiration flashed in his eyes: "I think so too. Concubine Liu is the most likely to have poisoned the queen. Concubine Xian is really smart."
Shen Qingwan's watery eyes were full of light. She lowered her eyes, but remained calm and unperturbed. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your praise."
"Forget it. You seem to be tired now. It's time for lunch. Come with me to eat." Fu Yuheng opened his thin lips slightly, with a look of doting in his eyes. In the harem, she was the most different and the one that made him feel closest.
Speaking of lunch, she remembered that she hadn't even had breakfast yet. Now she felt hungry, so she nodded and said, "Yes."
"Eunuch Sun, have you taken care of Concubine Shu's side?" Fu Yuheng suddenly remembered that Wu Ling seemed to have gone to visit her brother yesterday, and Shen Qingwan was investigating the matter of Minister Wu. She wondered if there would be any useful information.
It's just a pity that Sun Ning shook his head when he heard it, feeling helpless. Thinking of Wu Ling's tearful look yesterday, he felt like crying in his heart too.
"Your Majesty, everything has been arranged with Concubine Shu, please rest assured." He gently shook the whisk in his hand, and of course he would do properly what he was ordered to do.
"Is there any other news?" Fu Yuheng glanced at Shen Qingwan, who was concentrating on eating with her head down, and felt helpless. Logically, she should be interested in this, but why did she seem to have no interest today
"Your Majesty, there is no..." Sun Ning suddenly realized and remembered that the Concubine Xian was investigating Minister Wu.
Shen Qingwan lowered her head, feeling amused when she felt his gaze coming from her. In fact, it was not that she was not interested in this matter, but she guessed that there would be no important news.
In fact, it might be better to investigate from Prime Minister Liu, but she didn't say this out loud, because the Liu family and Fu Huaiyu were too close at the moment. If she accidentally alerted the enemy, all she had done before would be in vain.
She knew that those who do great things do not care about trivial matters.
"Is the Emperor worried about Sister Shufei's affairs?" She smiled with her hands covering her lips, and there seemed to be a little more tenderness in her eyes, which made him infatuated for a moment.
"Your Majesty?" Seeing that he didn't speak, Shen Qingwan reminded him again. Sun Ning even tried hard to hold back his laughter. It turned out that the emperor also had times when he was crazy about women.
"Hmm..." Fu Yuheng responded absentmindedly, but his eyes were fixed on her collar, as if... it had been a long time since he had stayed overnight at her place...
Shen Qingwan didn't know what he was thinking, but she felt that he didn't listen to what she said seriously, and she felt a little unhappy, so she stopped talking and continued to eat with her head down. It is an ancient rule not to talk while eating or sleeping, but recently it seems that he has paid less and less attention to it.
Now everyone in the harem has their own worries. Wu Ling is worried about her brother's affairs, needless to say. Li Ruotong has also been unable to eat or drink these days.
"My queen, you should eat something. If you continue like this for a long time, I'm afraid your body won't be able to bear it!" Qiu Shui stayed by Li Ruotong's side. Seeing her worried look, he felt anxious.
Li Ruotong has been in this state since Guard Ye went to the border. She knows that he has military orders and cannot act on his own, but the longing in her heart makes her unable to ignore him.
"Do you think he will be like me now, staring at the sky alone at dusk?" She seldom calmed down, but she didn't know why she couldn't be lively now.
Qiu Shui opened his mouth, not knowing how to comfort her. Just as he was about to speak, he saw her answering her own question.
"I guess not... He must be busy and probably won't have time to think of me." Looking at the sunset glow dyed red in the sky, Li Ruotong smiled bitterly in her heart. If time is too long, will he forget her
"Empress..." Qiu Shui looked at her worriedly. She did smile suddenly, like a gardenia that had just bloomed, cold and lonely. Perhaps it was because she had been in contact with Shen Qingwan for too long that she had become a little indifferent.
"Let's go back..." He wrapped his cloak around himself. It was already late autumn, and it was a little chilly...