Concubine Jin pouted and said: "This concubine has not offended niangniang in any way. If there is any oversight, would niangniang please explain."
This "Shen Man Er" being able to smoothly enter the palace as a concubine was due to her Jin family's great efforts. If this matter was used well, then concubine Jin would have a chance to make a comeback. If it was not done well, then the entire family would suffer. Right now, no matter what Concubine Mu knew, she could only insist that she did not know.
Concubine Mu gently waved her fan and turned to Chen shi, "Where is Chen furen?"
Chen shi was not stupid. She had personally ordered people to investigate this matter, so she knew the severity of the matter. She knelt down and kowtowed in fear and trepidation, saying: "Niangniang, please forgive us. Concubine Jin and concubine Ying are still young and do not understand. If they have offended you in any way, this subject's wife will ask niangniang for forgiveness on their behalf.
Concubine Jin's nose was red from crying. She also knelt down and said: "It's this concubine's fault. This concubine has made niangniang unhappy. Niangniang can punish this concubine as much as you want, but I ask niangniang not to blame this concubine's mother."
Concubine Mu was unmoved. She allowed them to kneel and beg. She even leisurely ordered a palace maid, "Give Chen furen and concubine Jin some tea to moisten their throats. Also, stew two cups of snow pear with rock sugar to prevent Chen furen and concubine Jin from getting tired from crying."
Once these words were said, Chen shi and the concubine in the brocade concubine stopped crying. The concubine in the brocade concubine even took a deep breath and let out a loud burp. After that, she could not stop crying. This made the concubine in the brocade concubine's face turn red in embarrassment. She could not continue crying.
Concubine Mu had someone bring out the snow pear with rock sugar. Concubine Jin was afraid that she would burp again if she opened her mouth, so she held her breath until her small face turned red. Chen shi saw that her daughter had dropped the ball at this crucial moment. She used a handkerchief to wipe her tears and said: "Niangniang, this subject's wife does not know how concubine Ying has offended niangniang, but concubine Ying's mother is sick and cannot get out of bed. Therefore, this subject's wife was invited to the manor for a chat.
Niang niang should also be aware of Little Mistress Ying Pin's mother's condition, so it's not good for her to enter the palace. She's afraid that Little Mistress Ying Pin will offend a noble person. Furthermore, Little Mistress Ying Pin is only a concubine. If it weren't for niang niang's noble status, she wouldn't be able to return to the palace to visit her relatives. That's why this subject was sent to the palace today to inform Little Mistress Ying Pin. "
Consort Mu suddenly broke into a smile, like the first thaw of ice and snow, like a spring breeze. "Look at how nervous Shen furen is. Ben gong only wanted to invite Shen furen and jinpin meimei to come over and taste the rock sugar snow pear that ben gong personally made. Ben gong didn't want to know these things. How is it? Is the taste good enough for Shen furen to eat?"
"Niang niang is too modest. The sweetness is not greasy, and the pear meat is plump. Niang niang's culinary skills are amazing."
"Alright, ben gong also knows that you two rarely see each other, so ben gong won't keep you two any longer. That's right, ben gong just made the decision to invite Concubine Ying over. Concubine Meimei shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Concubine Jin gritted her teeth and smiled innocently, saying: "Concubine thanks niangniang for being considerate."
"You and I are sisters, there's no need to be so courteous," Mu Fei didn't seem to hear the hypocrisy in her words, "Ben gong still has a lot of rock sugar and pears left. If Jin Pin Meimei wishes, please visit often."
"Concubine understands."
On the way back to Fengguang Hall, Concubine Jin did her best to suppress the anger that was about to reach her throat. When she entered Fengguang Hall, she was that innocent little girl again. She trotted in and affectionately grabbed Concubine Ying's hands, saying: "What a coincidence. Mother and I were just thinking about jiejie. When we came back, jiejie was already here."
Chen shi smiled and bowed to Concubine Ying. Concubine Ying nodded in greeting and said: "Just now, the Empress Dowager left you and Concubine Mu alone. I guessed it, so I didn't go back after paying my respects. I went directly to Xue Xiu Palace to wait."
Chen shi's eyes were red as she said: "Little Mistress, Concubine Ying, little Mistress, this time, chenfu entered the palace at the request of your parents. Your mother … … Your mother is already ill and unable to recover. In her illness, she has been speaking nonsense and saying your name."
Concubine Ying covered her mouth and exclaimed: "Mother, she, when I entered the palace, wasn't she fine? How could she … …" She was sobbing. Her tears were like pearls and dewdrops, evoking pity.
Chen shi wiped away her tears and said: "Little Mistress, please restrain your grief. As long as you are well, your mother's heart will be comforted."
Concubine Jin's face was filled with grief. She took out a handkerchief and handed it to Concubine Ying. She did not forget to comfort her: "Jiejie, do not be too sad. Otherwise, aunt will be even more worried." Concubine Ying wiped away the tears on her face and nodded. The three people sat down.
"Ever since such a big matter happened to you, dimei became ill from fright. It's been so many years, sometimes good, sometimes bad. It's been torturous," Chen shi sighed and changed the topic, "Let's not talk about these things that make the little mistress worried. Speaking of, chenfu has heard people say that you cousins are close, even closer than real sisters. With you like this, chenfu and dimei can be at ease."
Concubine Ying lowered her head and softly said: "Speaking of which, I still have to thank aunt and concubine meimei for taking care of me during the selection. Otherwise, my family background is weak and my qualifications are average. However, I don't have any strong points. Now that I am fortunate enough to be in the same palace as concubine meimei, it is all thanks to aunt and concubine meimei."
Concubine Jin and her mother looked at each other. She held Concubine Ying's arm and said: "See, jiejie is being polite again. It's a pity that you and I are only concubines now. Otherwise, we could go home and take a look. I think that aunt would be at ease."
Fengguang Hall seemed to be harmonious. Next door, Concubine Jing brought gifts to Consort Yan's illness — —
It was Green Waist who came out to block the visitors, "This servant pays respects to Concubine Jing. I wish Concubine Jing good health."
Concubine Jing raised her hand and asked: "How is Consort Yan? Has she woken up?"
Green Waist said: "Niangniang has just woken up. She is very tired and can't speak properly."
Concubine Jing frowned and asked in a low voice: "Did you give her something?"
Green Waist hurriedly shook her head: "Niangniang, this servant wouldn't dare!"
"Forget it." Concubine Jing had only come to ask and didn't want to make things difficult for her. "This box of pearls is for your concubine to calm her nerves. You can take it to the warehouse."
"Yes." Green Waist took the pearls and suddenly remembered that when they had first received the pearls, they had talked about pearl soup. Then, Xia Zhi had cooked a bowl for Consort Yan.
"This servant will leave now. Please forgive me, Concubine Jing." She didn't wait for Concubine Jing to respond and turned to leave as fast as lightning.
"What happened so suddenly?" Even Cai Ju, who was usually calm, couldn't help but be surprised.
Concubine Jing said: "Let's go back. I think Consort Yan will recover soon."
A bowl of greedy pearl soup catalyzed the poison of "Dark Moon" and made it evolve into a more difficult cold poison. If Dong Zhi didn't hold her back this time, she was afraid that she would find a wall and hit herself to death. She was the one who suggested the recipe, and she made the soup herself.
Bai Suyan lay on the bed, feeling dizzy and cold. She couldn't feel any warmth even with a hot water bottle in the bed. She opened her eyes in a daze and saw Xia Zhi's swollen eyes. She twitched the corner of her mouth and said: "What are you crying for? Are you mourning for my funeral in advance?"
"Bah! You can't say such things, Niangniang."
Seeing that she was about to cry again, Bai Suyan wanted to reach out and comfort her, but she couldn't. She could only say: "Xia Zhi, I just woke up. You can't expect a patient like me to comfort you. Have you caught the person who poisoned you? How did the poison get in and how to deal with it? Have you taken care of it? "
Xia Zhi was interrupted by Winter Solstice as soon as she opened her mouth. "Niangniang's vitality has been greatly damaged. This servant, Xia Zhi, and Auntie Green Waist have already found the culprit. We'll let you deal with it once you're awake."
Bai Suyan shook her head and said: "There's no need. I've always trusted you guys. I'll leave it to you guys. I'm tired and want to sleep again. It's so cold."
Xia Zhi said in a hoarse voice: "The Imperial Physician Qin said that it's summer now. Even if Niangniang feels cold, please bear with it and wait for the Imperial Physician Qin to write a new prescription." Bai Suyan hummed weakly and sank back into her sweet dreams.
After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Luo Shuang Yue's carriage left for the Hunting Ground Palace to receive the monarchs of the Liu Kingdom and the Yuan Kingdom. Along the way, they would surround and hunt, displaying a large amount of solid military power.
There was a small incident in the middle. Concubine Zhao, who was originally one of the accompanying concubines, suddenly caught a cold and fell ill. She sent up a memorial to ask for forgiveness and recommended Concubine Jin from Fengguang Hall.
Concubine Jin was hit by this sudden opportunity. She dizzily ordered the servants to pack up and boarded the carriage. It wasn't until she left the city gates that she realized she was following His Majesty on a hunting trip.
During the hunting trip, they were all rough men. Every day, they ate meat and drank blood. Men were the most hot-blooded and very much needed the tenderness and comfort of their daughters. Concubine Jin's small face had two pink clouds floating on it, her face full of spring.
After sending off Cang Huang and his group, and then respectfully sending Empress Dowager Wang back to the palace, the people who stayed were naturally dissatisfied. Qian guipin was the first. In these four months, His Majesty didn't get her tablet. He used all kinds of methods, but she sat on the cold bench for four months and accumulated a stomach full of resentment. Without waiting for the people to disperse, she blurted out: "Give me back the only two female generals of Da Qing. One of them is so sick that they can't get out of bed. Even like this, they still led troops to fight. I'm afraid they're staying in the red tent!"
The palace maid following beside her was so frightened that she forgot the difference in status. She directly reached out to cover her red lips, "Niangniang is still outside!"
Qian guipin also knew that she had misspoken and hurriedly looked around. The other people didn't seem to hear and continued to walk on their own until she was the only one left. She suddenly felt sorrow, "Bai He, do you think I'm very useless?"
Bai He supported her as they walked slowly, "Why does mistress say this? The days are still long. Who can say what will happen in the future?"
"My days are still long," Qian guipin's words couldn't help but carry a sobbing tone, "But outside, do mother and the Gu family have time to wait?" Bai He thought of her parents at home and silently shed tears. Everyone said that Xue Qian Sect Concubine was arrogant and domineering. Who knew that if she didn't keep up the facade and hide the empty family assets, she wouldn't know how many people would laugh at the Gu family.
On the other side, Ying pin returned to her normal residence. With a dark face, she tore up all the flowers in the vase. The palace maids and eunuchs that were serving her didn't dare to go forward to mediate. She and Qian guipin had a different kind of jealous appearance. She hated, but she wasn't so stupid as to say it out loud. She would even smile and encourage her "good meimei" to enter the brocade.
Seeing the flowers scattered all over the floor, a young eunuch ran in and whispered something into Dai Se's ear. Only then did she cautiously move forward and say, "Young Mistress, Concubine Zhao is not ill. She is practicing her sword in her own courtyard."
Ying pin snorted coldly and threw the branch in her hand at her feet, saying: "It seems that I still underestimated this brocade concubine. I thought that she was young, pure, lively, and innocent. Even Zhao pin was used by her. It really is not age that determines one's ambition!"
Dai Se carefully opened her mouth and said: "Young mistress, maybe this is a trap set by Zhao pin?"
Concubine Ying glared fiercely at her, scaring Dai Se into taking two steps back. After Concubine Ying vented her anger, her head that had been clouded by jealousy was relatively sober, "What you said is not without reason. Let's wait and see. In any case, His Majesty is not here. We have nothing to do."
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