Concubine Qi has always been an honest and obedient person in Jiang Nianjiao's memory.
If not for this, with the same qualifications back then and a prince by her side, it would have been impossible for her to remain just a concubine until now.
Moreover, Concubine Qi had a very good relationship with her aunt, so how could she kill the people around her aunt.
No matter how you think about it, Concubine Qi doesn't seem to be a scheming person. After all, if she really had such a scheming idea, how could she let herself be plotted by Concubine Li repeatedly?
But looking at it from the outside, after her aunt stepped down, she did get some benefits.
For example, although she is still a concubine, she holds the Phoenix Seal.
Besides, people are unpredictable, so Jiang Nianjiao only felt that she should act cautiously.
The carriage rumbled on the way back from the palace, and the market was filled with the smell of gunpowder and sulfur. The lanterns of every house hung quietly outside, illuminating only the white snow on the street and the red dots falling from firecrackers.
When he returned to Prince Jin's Mansion, the concierge immediately came over to greet him, while the servant was busy trying to help Prince Jin out of the carriage.
However, Zhao Yanzhen refused to let go of Princess Jin no matter what.
Faced with the current situation, everyone was just embarrassed for a while. Finally, Jiang Nianjiao said, "You are on the road ahead. I will help him get off the carriage."
Everyone said yes, but Jiang Nianjiao gently pushed Zhao Yanzhen's body and said, "Your Highness, we have arrived at the mansion now. It's time for us to get off the car."
Zhao Yanzhen was pushed, but he only hugged Jiang Nianjiao's waist tighter. He curled up, but said softly, "Don't go out."
"How can we get home if we don't get out? If the Jinwu Guards patrol here later, we will have to sleep in a cell." Jiang Nianjiao threatened.
Zhao Yanzhen glanced at Jiang Nianjiao anxiously at this moment, "Okay, let's go down, but you are not allowed to leave me."
"How could I leave you? I'll get off the bus with you." Jiang Nianjiao coaxed in an angry voice.
After hearing this, Zhao Yanzhen obediently released his grip on Jiang Nianjiao.
Then, Jiang Nianjiao only signaled Cui Qiao to help Zhao Yanzhen get out of the carriage, but after Zhao Yanzhen got off the carriage, he directly pushed Cui Qiao away.
Then he just gave Jiang Nianjiao a big silly smile. He opened his arms under the carriage, and then said to Jiang Nianjiao, who was still on the carriage and was about to get off, "Jiaojiao, I'll carry you down."
As if to show his determination, he only patted his arm.
At this time, the maids and servants they brought over were all watching, and the servants who came to pick up people at the door were also watching. Dozens of people were watching here.
Although they were husband and wife and had done more intimate things, she felt a little embarrassed to be carried out of the carriage and in full view of everyone. However, it would not make sense to reason with a drunkard, so she just Say "Okay."
But in fact, she only winked at Cui Qiao, obviously signaling Cui Qiao to pull Zhao Yanzhen away.
It's a pity that before Cuiqiao had time to act, Zhao Yanzhen took the first step when he heard the "good" sound.
After Jiang Nianjiao finished speaking, he pulled Jiang Nianjiao's arm who was standing on the carriage.
Jiang Nianjiao didn't expect that she was pulled out of the carriage by him.
Although Jiang Nianjiao is not heavy, a drunkard may not be able to maintain balance very well.
Then, before Jiang Nianjiao screamed, he fell to the ground with Jiang Nianjiao.
But before he fell, he still remembered to hug Jiang Nianjiao tightly, using himself as a cushion.
He showed a bright smile to Jiang Nianjiao. Just when Jiang Nianjiao was about to ask him if he was injured anywhere, Zhao Yanzhen fell into a deep sleep.
However, the other people who were watching were panicked when they saw the prince and princess falling in the snow.
They just came over quickly and helped the two of them up.
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, after cleaning up, the two of them went to Jiang Mansion for a visit, and then went to the palace.
Jiang Nianjiao originally wanted to talk to Concubine Qi, so not long after, Jiang Nianjiao suddenly suggested, "Your Highness, I want to visit Concubine Qi. I have to apologize to her about the invitation last time, and She has a normal relationship with my aunt
Yes, I should have walked with her more. ”.
Zhao Yanzhen didn't doubt him when he heard this, and he nodded lightly.
Then the two of them went to the Winter Palace. The Winter Palace was always deserted, especially after Concubine Qi was framed by Li Guiren for her unprotected fetus. Concubine Qi rarely went out.
She doesn't go out, and she doesn't form any factions. Naturally, fewer people come to her house.
When she heard that Princess Jin and Prince Jin had come to pay her respects, Concubine Qi was a little surprised.
When she first obtained the Phoenix Seal, she had thought about giving Princess Jin a hand, but she seemed to be deliberately avoiding suspicion, and instead she was somewhat distant from her.
Therefore, she never thought that Jiang Nianjiao would come to see her.
Hibiscus on the side also seemed a little surprised. However, Mu Jin didn’t think that Jiang Nianjiao was simply here to see Concubine Qi. Then she thought of the last time Jiang Nianjiao’s maid seemed to be investigating the death of Coriander, so she only reminded Concubine Qi in a low voice, “Mother, I guess this Princess Jin is... She came to us because of what happened to Concubine Yuxian back then."
Hearing this, Concubine Qi only said, "Concubine Xian committed suicide by herself. Why is she investigating this matter now?"
Hibiscus whispered, "Maybe there is something fishy. In fact, when she was investigating the death of Coriander, I was also secretly investigating this matter. The death of Cilantro was indeed a bit strange, and on the day of her death, I heard that someone else came. Several eunuchs, as if they were afraid that some information about her would be leaked, burned everything in her house on fire."
Hearing this, Concubine Qi's eyelids twitched.
Then she just said, "What does this have to do with me."
Then she just said to the maid who came in from outside the door to tell the news, "Go over and tell King Jin that I have been infected with the cold recently. I am afraid that I will let them go back."
The maid got the message and just said yes.
Before the maid could turn around and leave, the door to the inner room was opened.
Concubine Qi looked at the person standing outside the open door, and the expression on her face froze for a moment.
Standing at the door were Jiang Nianjiao, Zhao Yanzhen, and her silly son, the fourth prince.
At this time, she didn't know how much her words had been heard, and her face felt hot for a moment.
Only the fourth prince said without any grudge, "Concubine, the third brother and the third sister-in-law said they would come to pay you New Year greetings. I happened to meet them, so I invited them in together."
Hearing this, Concubine Qi was somewhat speechless at her silly son.
Her son was really not up to par, he was not good at studying or martial arts, he was not as handsome as the other brothers, and he was also stupid and honest, so he was very shameless in front of Emperor Yong.
Although her mother had given up hope on him a long time ago, secretly, she still hoped that this stupid son would make some progress.
Seeing him leading people in so rashly, she could only be speechless.
Fortunately, King Jin was a smart and intelligent person. He only took the initiative to say with a smile, "Please be in peace, Concubine Qi."
Naturally, Concubine Qi quickly asked the maids around her to prepare seats for the three of them and prepare the snacks she had prepared before.
None of these three people were polite. While eating Concubine Qi's pastries, they praised Concubine Qi's craftsmanship.
When the pleasantries were almost over, Jiang Nianjiao finally talked about the purpose of her trip.
"Concubine Qi, in fact, I came here today not only to wish you a happy new year, but also to apologize to you."
"Apologise?" Concubine Qi obviously didn't know what kind of apology Jiang Nianjiao wanted to apologize for.
Until Jiang Nianjiao reminded her in a low voice, "Didn't I never receive an invitation at King Jin's celebration banquet before? There was only a big commotion at that time, and I felt very sorry at that time."
"Unexpectedly, after I went back, I heard that the invitation was actually found in my house. It turned out that a member of my family forgot to send the invitation to me. I knew about it at that time, and I always wanted to come with you. I apologize, but it’s just never been the right time.”
Hearing her mention this matter, her expression was very sincere. Concubine Qi's newly raised wariness towards Jiang Nianjiao dropped. She knew very well that the last time she lost such a big face was actually just Li Guiren's plan. Therefore, even if Jiang Nianjiao did not come to apologize, she had no intention of blaming Jiang Nianjiao.
After apologizing, several people just said
They chatted for a while, during which Jiang Nianjiao didn't even mention anything about Aunt Coriander.
Therefore, Concubine Qi only thought that Mu Jin had guessed Jiang Nianjiao's purpose incorrectly.
During this period, Lianying, the maid beside Jiang Nianjiao, only left the main hall with the excuse of internal urgency.
After arriving outside the Master's Hall, Lianying secretly watched the Huangmen servant in the Winter Palace.
She didn't know that while she was watching the yellow door servants, someone was also secretly watching her.
Fortunately, she did not do anything else. She only secretly took out a small portrait from her arms and quietly pointed it at these Huangmen servants. After looking at the faces of these Huangmen servants, she saw Mulan. When he saw the two Huangmen servants under the tree, he couldn't help but widen his eyes slightly. These two people were so similar to the people in the portrait given by Manman.
But when she was about to compare further, a pair of hands suddenly grabbed the portrait in her hand and said, "What are you looking at?"
Lianying was shocked when she was suddenly treated like this. But the man obviously didn't take it seriously. He looked at the portrait and then returned the portrait to Lingying.
"What? You like them both." The man asked with a smile.
When Lianying heard this, she only glared at the man without answering, and then left in a hurry.
At this time, Concubine Qi was preparing to leave Jiang Nianjiao and Prince Jin to have lunch in her palace before leaving.
However, after Jiang Nianjiao saw Lianying coming back, she had no intention of staying here anymore, so they declined and left.
After returning to Prince Jin's Mansion, only the master and servant were left in private. Jiang Nianjiao just opened her mouth and asked Lianying, "How is it? Did the servant of the Huangmen in the Winter Palace have a clear look? Is there anything inside that killed someone last time?" Aunt Coriander’s faces?”
Lingying only nodded after hearing this, "After I compared the portraits painted by Manman, I actually found a few people. Those people have similar faces to the faces in Manman's portrait."
