What can be said and what cannot be said?
This was the first time in Ji Wanxin's life that she was slapped by someone!
The one who slapped her was Ji Muqing.
Her face was slapped to the side, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. Even the hairpin on her head fell off.
It was obvious that Ji Muqing's hand was also numb.
Her powdered face scrunched up as she said fiercely, "Ji Wanxin, you're also a concubine's daughter. You're no different from Ji Yunshu. You? You're not worthy! "
After snorting, she flung her sleeves and left in a huff.
Ji Wanxin, who was behind her, raised her head after a long time. Her deep eyes, which were usually as warm as water, were now filled with a gloomy aura. It was extremely strange.
His pale white lips moved slightly, forming a slight curve.
She whispered, "Even the most docile kitten will eventually grow claws."
… …
At that moment!
Minister Liang's mansion.
The Emperor's birthday was approaching. As an official of the imperial court, he naturally could not hold a funeral. Therefore, there was no white silk hanging outside the door of the Liang Mansion.
Even the family members were not dressed in mourning clothes.
It was extremely miserable!
The coffin was placed in the mourning hall in the backyard, covered with a black cloth. Only a few white candles were lit on top of it. Not even the candles were lit.
Minister Liang was in charge of imperial affairs. This time, he was also in charge of the selection of the Crown Prince's concubine. Therefore, he could not be involved in the funeral.
He wore a dark purple satin robe with wide sleeves. His hands were hanging by his side, and his body was slightly bent as he stood in front of the coffin.
His eyes were sunken and his cheeks were protruding.
It was as if he had aged a lot overnight.
"Xu 'er, your father is useless. I can't get justice for you, and I can't hold a grand funeral for you. I'm sorry."
Her eyes were filled with tears.
Her body was trembling.
At this time, Steward Liang hurried over from the front courtyard. He held a black embroidered box in his hands.
He walked to Minister Liang and handed the box over. "Master, Concubine Xiao sent this over. She said it's a gift for the young miss."
The so-called gift was meant to accompany the funeral.
But …
"Concubine Xiao?" Minister Liang was puzzled. He looked at the steward and then at the box in his hand. "Why would Concubine Xiao send a gift?"
"I'm not sure."
Logically speaking, Minister Liang had no dealings with Concubine Xiao!
It was just that the selection of the Crown Prince's concubine had some connection.
Minister Liang took the box and opened it. Inside was a string of beads!
This precious string of pearls was personally made by Marquis Yuanbo's wife when she was still alive. It took several years to make.
Marquis Yuanbo's wife had also passed away from exhaustion in order to forge this string of beads.
Since then, the string of beads had fallen into Concubine Xiao's hands and had been in her collection ever since.
Who would have thought that today, it would be sent as a burial gift for his daughter?
His generosity was a little strange!
"Accept the gift," Minister Liang said.
The steward acknowledged and placed the box next to the coffin. He then turned around and said, "Her Ladyship Xiao wishes for you to restrain your grief and accept fate."
"Only this?"
"That's what the visitor said."
It couldn't be that simple!
Minister Liang could barely stand. He raised his hand to rub the space between his eyebrows and sighed. He allowed the steward to help him out of the mourning hall.
The next morning, after burying his daughter, he took a bath in Buddhist water and entered the palace.
Just as he reached the palace gates, he bumped into Ji Li.
Ji Li's expression was cold when he saw him. He walked over and said, "Lord Liang, the funeral has just been settled. There's no need to rush into the palace, is there? Rest for a few more days. "
It was like a weasel paying respects to a chicken.
"Thank you for your concern, War Secretary Ji. I'm fine."
"That's good." Ji Li then added in a warning tone, "Lord Liang is a smart man. You should know that there are some things you can and cannot say, right?"
Minister Liang glanced at him coldly. "War Secretary Ji, if you have something to say, just say it!"
Ji Li didn't keep him in suspense. He maintained a calm demeanor and deliberately lowered his tone.
"Miss Liang's death was caused by her own careless fall. My sister is the Crown Princess candidate. If Minister Liang says something he shouldn't in front of His Majesty, it would be inappropriate."
He was obviously threatening him!
Minister Liang didn't care about such things after losing his daughter!
His weathered face darkened and he sneered, "War Secretary Ji, don't worry. This official works for His Majesty. Although I'm an internal official, I don't meddle in matters of right and wrong."
"That's good. Then I won't hinder Lord Liang from entering the palace!"
Ji Li left, satisfied.
Minister Liang suppressed the fire in his heart.
It wasn't that he didn't want to report it, but it wasn't time yet!
After entering the palace, he went straight to Zhangzhi Hall.
Concubine Xiao was already waiting in the palace. She ordered two cups of tea.
Change it when it's cold.
Change it when it's cold.
Change it when it's cold.
Finally, Minister Liang had arrived.
"Greetings, Your Highness Concubine Xiao!"
He cupped his hands in greeting.
Concubine Xiao was extremely cordial, but she raised her hand with a regretful expression. "Lord Liang, please sit."
Minister Liang lowered his head and sat down at the side, a pained expression on his face.
"This seat knows that Lord Liang has just lost his daughter and must be very sad. This seat watched Xu 'er grow up. Although we didn't meet much, I know she was a lovely child. It's a pity that she passed away like this. However, the dead cannot be brought back to life. Lord Liang, please don't be too sad and tire yourself out."
As she spoke, she felt like she was about to squeeze out a few drops of tears.
Minister Liang placed his hands on his thighs and slowly raised his head to look at Concubine Xiao.
"Does Your Ladyship have something else to say?"
"It seems that Lord Liang already understands this seat's intention."
"Your Ladyship sent someone to deliver my daughter's burial gifts. Naturally, you have something for this official to do. There's no harm in speaking frankly." Minister Liang's voice was hoarse.
It was heavy.
But it was also stuffy.
Concubine Xiao didn't seem to be in a hurry. She slowly pushed the teacup in front of Minister Liang.
Her phoenix eyes lowered slightly. "This seat heard that Xu 'er's death seems to have something to do with the Ji family's daughter, Ji Muqing. I also heard that War Secretary Ji and General Ji personally went to the capital's magistrate's office to pick her up. Since the previous witnesses have changed their statements, Xu' er's death is now considered an accident. However, whether it was an accident or not, we can't be sure."
Her enigmatic words clearly carried a deeper meaning.
Her words made Minister Liang's anger burn even more fiercely. However, on the surface, he remained calm.
After a long time, he asked Concubine Xiao, "Since Your Ladyship knows that this official is coming, then you should understand this official's intention. If Your Ladyship has something to say, why don't you just say it?"
"Very well!"
Concubine Xiao stood up. Her originally gentle eyes suddenly turned fierce.
She lifted her chin.
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