What was even more strange was that this incense was made of unknown materials, but it was able to completely mask the smell of the medicine. She could only smell the scent of medicine, but she couldn't tell what kind of medicine it was.
When they entered the bedroom, Concubine De was lying on the bed and the bedspread was not even opened. Firstly, he was seriously ill. Secondly, he didn't want to see Lin Mengya, his unfilial daughter-in-law.
"Greetings to Lady Mother. A few days ago, I heard that Lady Mother was not feeling well, so I wanted to visit. I'm just afraid of disturbing Imperial Mother's rest. Please forgive me, Imperial Mother. "
The room in the Art Courtyard was very dark. The smell of incense coming from the double-headed beast shaped copper incense burner in front of him was getting stronger and stronger.
Strangely enough, Lin Mengya didn't feel that it was pungent at all. Instead, she felt peaceful. It seemed like there was an extremely heavy calming incense inside.
What was even stranger was that she couldn't smell the calming incense either. However, the radar did not give any warning, which meant that the ingredients inside were safe.
"You youngsters have your own things to do, so it's fine if you don't come. I am not feeling well these days. I will have to trouble you to tell Yu 'er that I will not be attending the banquet in the Palace the day after tomorrow. "
His voice was sluggish and powerless, completely different from his usual energetic voice. Lin Mengya was a little confused. Was Concubine De really sick?
"Yes, Imperial Mother's health is the most important. As for the other matters, your daughter-in-law will naturally take care of them and won't let Lady Mother worry. I heard that Lady Mother has a cold. I'm afraid that lighting such a heavy incense is harmful to her body. "
Lin Mengya stood up and bowed, ready to leave.
However, Lin Mengya could see that Concubine De had a strange expression on her face. Just as he was about to take a closer look, a pair of hands pulled down the curtain.
"Thank you for your advice, Your Highness. We know what to do. This is an agate red jade bracelet that Concubine De specially prepared for you. It's also a token of her appreciation. "
A familiar voice rang out. It was Yun Ruo again.
Lin Mengya always felt that there seemed to be a secret hidden behind that handsome face. Although her smile was modest and her attitude could be considered humble.
But she had a feeling that this Yun Ruo was not as simple as she appeared to be.
"Thank you, Imperial Mother, for last time. Your daughter-in-law will take her leave."
She asked Baiji to keep the box containing the jade bracelets and walked out of the Art Courtyard slowly.
Strange, she clearly saw it just now — could it be that her eyes were playing tricks on her?
"Concubine De is so strange. I heard that she washes her face with rose nectar every day. Why do you look like … like an old woman in her seventies or eighties today? "
Baiji was standing behind her, so she should have seen the scene too, right?
"You saw it too?"
Lin Mengya turned around and asked Baiji. She thought she had seen wrongly. The latter immediately nodded. Baiji also thought that she had seen wrongly. Unexpectedly, the two of them saw the same scene.
"I think it's because she's been ill recently, so she looks a little haggard."
She didn't take it to heart. It was normal for people of Concubine De's age to have wrinkles on their faces.
Little did they know that the moment they stepped out of the Art Courtyard's door, a pair of sinister eyes had locked onto them!
All the servants in the Art Courtyard were sent out. Only Yun Ruo and Aunt Jingyue were left. For some reason, Aunt Jingyue looked terrified and lowered her head. She was terrified of Yun Ruo and Concubine De, who was in the curtains.
"Useless thing, you can't even protect Concubine De's face. What's the use of you?"
Yun Ruo's tone was cold, unlike her usual virtuous demeanor.
Jingyue knelt on the ground and sobbed, not daring to say a word.
"Alright, she didn't do anything wrong. Oh yes, how much longer do you think she can use this face? "
'Concubine De', who was lying on the bed a moment ago, was now sitting up on the bed, full of energy. Her wrinkled face looked like it had been soaked in water, and she no longer looked like a living person.
'Concubine De' reached out and touched her face casually. Soon, a face as thin as a cicada's wing was torn from her face.
Yun Ruo smiled as she looked at 'Concubine De', whose face had changed completely. There was a look of approval in her eyes.
"No wonder you're Aunt Jingyue, who has been by Concubine De's side for the longest time. Don't worry, the spare skin mask will be sent here soon. It won't be long before you're Concubine De again. "
They had two identical faces, but one of them was kneeling on the ground in fear. The other was dressed in a gorgeous dress and looked very graceful. However, if one were to take a closer look, they would be able to see the subtle differences.
Jingyue, who was kneeling on the ground, still had an unnatural expression on her face. On the other hand, Jingyue, who was wearing Concubine De's clothes, looked a little pale, but it was obvious that her face was not covered.
'Concubine De' squatted down, and her beautiful eyes were filled with pride. She reached out her slender hand and lifted the chin of 'Jingyue', who was kneeling on the ground.
"Jinyue, we've been sisters for so many years, but I didn't expect us to be so different. I know that you've been looking for an opportunity to tell Yu 'er that I'm not his mother. What a loyal servant you are. Unfortunately, that slut's life is in my hands. If you dare to speak out of turn, that bitch will die. "
Jingyue, no, it should be said that Jinyue, who was wearing Jingyue's human skin mask, had a pair of tearful eyes that were filled with pain.
"Jingyue, we've been with Miss De since we were young. Although we're master and servant, we're closer than sisters. Miss De has treated you well. Why, why did you betray her? "
Jinyue's voice was full of struggle as she tried to persuade Jingyue.
"Sisters? Hahahaha, if we're really sisters, why did she take the position that belongs to me? Concubine De? What a big joke! Do you know that I'm the one who was in love with the Emperor? It's not her! "
Jingyue looked like she had gone crazy, while Jinyue's face was covered with tears. She had no idea why the three of them, who depended on Concubine De for survival, would become like this.
"Now, I'm just taking back what belongs to me. Even Yu 'er should be mine. I should be the noble Concubine De. You should be your little maid. Don't worry, I won't mistreat you. "
There was no longer any rationality in Jingyue's eyes.
Yun Ruo seemed to have already known the details of this matter, and she was not surprised at all.
"I've raised Yu 'er since he was a child. I know his temper better than anyone else. He respects you very much, but if he knows that you want to hurt Concubine De, he will not let you off! "
Jinyue's earnest persuasion made Jingyue angry out of shame. She wanted to slap Jinyue's face, but when she saw the face that was exactly the same as hers, she turned to caress it.
"I can't let my face be ruined. Jinyue, you'd better be my maid. Otherwise, I'll let you know how powerful I am! "
Jingyue pinched Jinyue's arm fiercely, and the smile on her face became more and more crazy.
No one knew that the secret incident in the palace more than 20 years ago would cause such a big storm!
When Lin Mengya returned to her courtyard, she felt that something was amiss.
Since Concubine De came back from the palace, she had become a completely different person. Moreover, she had found some traces of slow-acting poison on Concubine De's body.
This time, when he came back, he was nowhere to be seen. A normal person, no matter how old she was, would not be in such a state.
Lin Mengya had suspected that this Concubine De was an imposter. However, this Concubine De was exactly the same as before, whether it was the details or the actions.
Was there anything she didn't know about?
"Master, the palace has given out the rewards to all the relatives. Would you like to go through them yourself?"
Baishao brought over the list of rewards, and Lin Mengya glanced at it. There were quite a lot of rewards, but they were only given to the princes. In comparison, the Queen and the Crown Prince would not give Long Tianhao more. They were really stingy. They did not know that the more they did this, the worse the reputation of the Crown Prince would be.
"You can go and count the rewards, I don't need to go through them. Come with me to the palace banquet the day after tomorrow. I may go to the palace after the Spring Festival. At that time, all of you, except Baisu, can go to Sanjue Hall to lie low. "
Baizhi, who had just brought a cup of milk tea to Lin Mengya, heard what Lin Mengya said, and the other three girls, except Baisu, looked at her in surprise.
"Go to the palace? Master, if you go to the palace, bring the three of us with you. There are many people in the palace who are eyeing you covetously. If we are not around, who will take care of you? "
Baiji shook her head desperately, and did not want to leave Lin Mengya.
Qinghu and Xiaoyu's departure made Lin Mengya think more clearly.
Everyone had their own path of life, and the path she had chosen was full of thorns. Even if she could leave the palace successfully and leave Long Tianhao, she would still be a thorn in the Queen's side. She was still a thorn in the Queen's flesh.
As long as the Lin family was still in power, there would be many people who would find ways to deal with her and the Lin family.
These three girls were too weak. In the inner residence, they could still protect themselves. Under the continuous conspiracy, he didn't even have the ability to protect himself.
Thinking of this, she could only choose to harden her heart.
"Look at you, you are not going to be separated by life and death. If I go to the palace, there will be no one to protect you in the mansion. What if you get into trouble? Why don't you manage Sanjue Hall for me? In this way, I won't have to worry about anything. Moreover, I have a way out, don't I? Don't worry, I'm a cat, and I have nine lives. How could I be so easily plotted against? Moreover, I have Baisu to protect me. I will be fine. "
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