Luo Jin smiled and said, "I'll deal with you later. The prince's books were arranged neatly from thin to thick. However, there was one particularly thick book in the middle that was out of place with the other books of medium thickness. The outer edge was somewhat protruding, so it didn't belong on the same plane as the other books. Think about it, how could a person who had always been meticulous in his work suddenly become careless? This book must have been read recently, and the prince didn't arrange it personally. If someone outside the mansion peeped, they would definitely put the book back carefully. Only with the prince's tacit permission would they dare to be so casual. Speaking of the identity of the mysterious guest, it was very easy to deduce that it was most likely the little witch from the Devil Sect. She hid in the mansion to recuperate, and when she was free, she would take out a book to read. However, that book was neither a secret martial art manual nor a secret scroll from the palace. It was just a chronicle of history that could be seen everywhere on the market. I quickly flipped through it and didn't see any annotations on the pages. There was only a small drop of ink on a blank page. There was nothing special about the contents of that page. In addition, the book had no intersections, no letters, no secret records. Why do you think she would read such an ordinary book? First of all, we can rule out her natural inclination to study. Then there is only one explanation left: It wasn't the books in the mansion that had a problem, but the book itself. In order not to disturb the prince, I put the book back on the shelf and deliberately left half of it open. Then I went to the book market to buy the same book for the imperial concubine's reference. "
As soon as she finished speaking, the room was suddenly filled with boos. Someone else said, "It's just a lousy book, yet it can give you all kinds of nonsense." "Maybe that witch was bored and took this book to casually flip through to pass the time." "You're really interesting to think of going to the book market to buy another book. Even if you have a lot of money, you don't have to waste it like this." "Finding something is the same as not finding anything. It's useless to talk about it."
Obviously, the eunuchs didn't want Luo Jin to steal the credit, which made them seem incompetent. Immediately, there were several muffled thuds, mixed with the painful cries of the eunuchs being punched. Luo Jin smiled and said, "How many days have you been working in the Snow Song Palace? You don't learn anything good, but learn from Hu Wei. It's no wonder. It's really not easy to find something good from him and your old master, Concubine Zhen. "
Zheng Ying's face paled and then slowly turned red. She couldn't help but secretly laugh at how those eunuchs were 'idiots' and 'blind their master's dog eyes'. She never thought that the most unreasonable eunuchs were the ones who had been transferred from her palace by the Emperor's decree. In this way, it was as if the spearhead attacking the enemy had been reversed. Although he had only secretly cursed in his heart and had not let the two of them know, he was still so embarrassed that he wished he could find a hole to hide in. On the contrary, Luo Jin's analysis was clear and orderly, and she progressed step by step. Unfortunately, it was impossible for the head maidservant of Snow Song Palace to nurture their own Yinyin to such a level.
She missed a few words of laughter and cursing in the room. She also heard Shen Shiyun's pretense of consoling them. With a few words, the eunuchs' shame disappeared and their loyalty surged. Seizing the opportunity, she ordered everyone to continue working hard and reward them according to their merits in the future. Soon after, the sound of footsteps could be heard. Zheng Ying hastily retreated behind the screen and stared at the eunuchs who were overjoyed as they rushed out of the inner room and out of the hall, laughing and laughing. Just as she was about to step out, she saw Luo Jin turn around and glance at the screen. Zheng Ying's heart was filled with fear. She felt that Luo Jin had already seen her slightly exposed boots. Fortunately, Luo Jin only smiled mischievously and ignored her. As she stepped out, she closed the door behind her.
Zheng Ying's heart was uneasy, but she thought that Luo Jin didn't have any intention of exposing her. She rushed forward and bolted the door. Then she thought, "Shen Shiyun ordered her subordinates to keep an eye on Prince Yu at all times. She must have known about the assassins. If I show off now, it won't be anything new. Fortunately, they haven't found out the Prince's whereabouts yet. "
She used the back of her hand to cool her hot cheeks, tidied her attire, and stepped into the inner room. She saw Shen Shiyun lying on the bed with her eyes closed. Her willowy eyebrows were slightly knitted, and her petal-like lips were slightly pursed. Even when she pretended to be unconscious, she still looked so delicate and timid. She was covered with a thin, aqua blue brocade quilt, the material of which was obviously expensive. Zheng Ying heavily snorted and said, "There are no outsiders right now. Don't pretend anymore. I have something to say to you." Shen Shiyun's "sweet sleep" didn't respond. Her eyelashes didn't even blink. Zheng Ying raised her voice and said, "Did you hear me? Get up! "Shen Shiyun still pretended she didn't hear anything.
Zheng Ying was furious. She wanted to lift her quilt and pull her up from the bed. But in the end, she still cared about her manners, so she restrained herself. She stood by her bed with her arms crossed and scolded, "Do you think that by pretending to be unconscious, I won't be able to do anything to you? Don't try this with me. I know you're feeling proud and delusional. You want to rely on your son to rise to the top. But don't be happy too early. The Imperial Family's Crown Prince isn't a small matter. You're a woman of humble birth. Even the blood flowing in your veins is lowly. You can't tarnish the Imperial Family's bloodline. You were able to become an Imperial Concubine because the Heavens took a nap. Now that he's awake, it's time for you to wake up. It's better to plan early. If you give birth to a boy, you'll directly send him to be a eunuch. If you give birth to a girl, you'll sell her to a brothel to be a prostitute. One will have no descendants, and the other will have loose descendants everywhere … "
She thought that she had already scolded Shen Shiyun harshly enough. Who would have thought that even though her mouth was dry and her tongue was dry, it was like throwing a stone into the ocean. She couldn't stir up any waves. She calmed herself down and thought to herself, "That damned hussy won't get angry. She won't come and scold me. If I want to defeat her psychologically, I have to use the new bargaining chip in my hand." She turned around and walked away. She sat down on the round stool next to the table. She twirled the teacup with one hand, admiring the decorative patterns on the surface of the teacup. She dragged out her voice and said, "It's really broad daylight that I've run into a ghost. Ben gong just came over from Xi Hua Gate. Who do you think I saw? It was actually Prince Yu talking to a beautiful woman. They were even discussing where to go … Ay, I can't remember in such a short time. I know someone was concerned about Prince Yu's whereabouts. They sent all the eunuchs, imperial bodyguards, and palace maids to follow him from morning to night. But they still lost him … "
After she finished speaking, Shen Shiyun suddenly sat up from the bed. He waved his hand to push aside the muslin curtain and walked behind Zheng Ying. Zheng Ying felt proud. She held the teacup's base with one hand and lifted the teapot with the other. She slowly lifted the teapot and pretended to pour the tea. Without turning her head, she smiled and said, "What's wrong? You also have a time when you can't keep your cool? Aren't you going to pretend to be unconscious to fool people? Aiyo, Consort Yun niang niang's body hasn't recovered yet. Why did you get up? Quickly go back to bed and lie down to rest. " She was always angered half to death by Shen Shiyun's leisurely tone. This time, when she imitated it, she felt indescribably carefree.
Shen Shiyun snorted and said, "It seems that you've always been the one who can't keep your cool, right? I used your hands to hurt myself, but it was just a show for His Majesty to see. I first ruined your reputation, then used a few tricks to provoke you. Sure enough, it was as I wished. And just now, I felt that your words were unpleasant to hear, so I didn't want to lower myself to your level. Sleeping is sleeping. What's there to pretend? Even if I closed my eyes to rest, it's still my freedom. You're disturbing my sweet dreams in vain. Get out. "
Zheng Ying sneered and said, "Sweet dreams? Was it a spring dream? Unfortunately, the timing of your spring dream wasn't right. At that time, Prince Yu came to the Snow Song Palace to find His Majesty and personally told him his plans and whereabouts in the coming days. You sent a group of servants to inquire but to no avail. This is called 'wearing out iron shoes in vain'. I didn't pretend to be unconscious. I stayed in the hall and heard everything clearly. This is called 'obtaining without any effort'. "
Shen Shiyun's heart was moved. She had taken a risk by falling into the water. After that, she really was in a coma for a period of time. Zheng Ying said that she had a card up her sleeve, so it didn't seem like she was making it up. She also thought of the eunuch's report that Prince had left the palace alone. It was very likely that it was true. On the surface, she still looked disdainful. She sneered and said, "Why should I care about Prince's whereabouts? If you think that I know about the situation of everyone in the palace, you're flattering me. "
Zheng Ying said, "Don't try to hide it. I didn't misunderstand anything. How about this, I'll ask you a question. You answer honestly, and I'll tell you everything I know. Is this fair enough? Last time, the assassin who disguised herself as an Imperial Bodyguard and tried to kill you clearly did not die. Why are you covering up for her? "
Shen Shiyun said, "This question is really boring. That assassin wanted to kill me, yet I still want to cover up for her. Could it be that I want to court death?" With a cold laugh Zheng Ying said, "Because you want to cast a long line to catch a big fish. You want to use her to find out about Prince Yu's plan and then interfere with it." Shen Shiyun laughed. "Aiyo," she said, "Why do I feel that you understand me better than I do? You make it sound so complicated. Could it be that this is your own plan? That assassin is dead, she is dead. I have no reason to lie to you. You insist that she is still alive. Could it be that you are the one who instigated her? "
Zheng Ying angrily said, "How could there be such a thing? I … "But then she remembered that she had just persuaded Chu Menglin to come and assassinate her. It was just that the other party didn't buy her words. It was hard for her to say 'how could there be such a thing' so resolutely and decisively. She changed her words and said," I saw her together with Prince Yu. I recognized her at first glance. Since you say that the assassin is dead, my eyes must be playing tricks on me. This inference is not valid. I can't tell you anymore. "
Shen Shiyun said, "If you don't want to tell me, then don't tell me. Is it that rare? Your lies are full of loopholes. I don't want to hear them anyway. "Zheng Ying angrily said," My lies … how could my words be full of loopholes? "
Shen Shiyun said, "The front part of your words doesn't make sense. If there is nothing wrong with my memory, you weren't present during the first assassination attempt. How could you know what the assassin looked like? How could you still talk about 'recognizing her at first glance'? If what you said is true, then the only explanation is that you have seen her and given her the order. Frankly speaking, there are only two choices. Either you have lied and deliberately framed Prince Yu, inciting discord between him and His Majesty, and confusing the palace. Or you have not lied and colluded with the Devil Cult rebels to enter the Palace to assassinate and conspire to rebel. You must choose one of the two. " From beginning to end, there was a smile on her face as she slowly spoke her threatening words. Finished speaking, she propped her left hand on the table and looked down at Zheng Ying from above. She leisurely said, "Do I need to remind you? What did you say just now? What do you mean by 'there are no outsiders right now'? I don't remember when I became one of your people. "
Zheng Ying opened her eyes wide. She did not dare to believe the sudden reversal of the situation in front of her eyes. She did not know how the position was changed. She came here with the intention of threatening Shen Shiyun with confidential information. She did not know how, but after being lured by her words, she unknowingly walked into a dead end. Either of these two choices would result in her being beheaded. Even if His Majesty showed mercy and the Dong 'e clan was saved, she herself would certainly die. She wanted to turn back, but her escape route was blocked one by one. It was obvious that Shen Shiyun wanted to convict her, but it was difficult for her to refute. In a fit of anger, she raised her teacup, but the teacup was clean, there was no hot tea for her to vent her anger on. She picked up the teapot to pour the tea, but the teapot was also empty. Since she failed to pour the tea, her desperate attempt to pour the tea just now seemed particularly ridiculous. After pondering for a moment, she realized that this was Shen Shiyun's plan early on to play a trick on her. Although she did not make a big fool of herself, after all, to be deceived was still an extraordinary shame and humiliation. Obviously in the other side's heart, she was no more than a jumping clown.
Shen Shiyun sat down on the stool next to her. She laughed and said, "It seems that Jiejie's liver and lungs are hot and dry, your internal fire is vigorous. You were able to evaporate a whole teapot of tea. Your skill is really extraordinary. Xiaomei admires you, admires you." These words were actually the sarcastic remarks that Zheng Ying once said in front of Fulin. Presumably Shen Shiyun set up this little trap to return those insults back to her. Her narrow-mindedness and narrow-mindedness, as well as her character of seeking revenge, were self-evident. She angrily said, "Shen Shiyun, you … you are really hateful. Can't you speak nicely?"
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