Wei Lan'er on the side listened to Li Qingyi's words and looked at Wei Baozhu with his eyes widened.
But she was also smart enough not to say anything.
The two of them paid a few more words of concern to Li Qingyi and then went back.
After sending the two of them away, Li Qingyi called Changning Changlan over and ordered: "You two, pay more attention to Wei Jin'er's movements."
"Yes, girl."
Changning Changlan responded, somewhat understanding why the Lord asked them to monitor Miss Li.
This boudoir lady is so different from the other boudoir ladies!
Wei Jin'er's plan today would have succeeded if it had been placed on someone else.
However, Miss Li's response was really quick!
Not only is he quick to respond, but he also has an extraordinary understanding of the situation in the court!
Chang Ning saw with his own eyes that Miss Li sank into the water and swam away as soon as she heard the fourth prince coming!
This shows that even when she fell into the water, she could calmly analyze her situation and weigh the consequences of the fourth prince going into the water to save others!
After the two of them left Li Qingyi's house, Chang Lan said, "Your Majesty said, every word and deed of Miss Li must be reported to the public without missing a beat."
Changning nodded: "I'll go right away."
*****
Yikun Palace.
Queen Wang looked outside the palace, frowning.
Those dots of lights circled the outline of the palace, like a golden shackle, imprisoning everyone inside in one place, and they would be shattered into pieces if they were not careful.
Su Rong came over and reported back: "Your Majesty, Concubine Shu has sent someone to deliver something."
Queen Wang withdrew her gaze and said calmly: "Pass."
Concubine Wei Shu's confidant maid picked up the incense and walked quietly into the palace, holding a box in her hand, "I have seen the Queen."
Queen Wang raised her eyelids and glanced at her, but did not speak immediately. Instead, she slowly used half a bowl of newly brewed rock sugar pear paste with the hand of the palace maid next to her. She waited until the bottom of the delicate bowl was bottomed before waving her hand. Have people withdraw.
"Is this what Concubine Shu asked you to send here?"
The picker of incense was the most capable person around Concubine Shu. At this time, she was kneeling on the ground and her legs were already a little sore, but she still smiled and said: "Yes, Concubine Shu. Once Concubine Shu gets this ruby, she will send it to you immediately." ”
The box contained a ruby the size of a dove egg, its crystal clear edges reflecting red light against the candlelight.
A cold smile appeared on Queen Wang's face, and her tone was slightly erratic, as if she was telling a candle: "I remember that the people in Concubine Shu's palace always know the rules, how come you, a little slave, dare to Look directly at me and speak!"
Shixiang's expression changed, and she quickly lowered her eyes, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I am in a hurry to present the gems. I did not mean to offend the Queen. Please forgive me..."
Queen Wang snorted coldly, "Su Rong, give me a slap in the face!"
After hearing the order, Su Rong immediately stepped forward without any hesitation and gave her two loud slaps!
Shixiang didn't dare to dodge, knowing in her heart that she was taking the blame for Concubine Shu, so she kept saying: "I know my mistake, my Majesty, forgive me!"
Queen Wang didn't shout to stop, but Su Rong kept going. She opened her bows with both hands and hit the incense until her cheeks became purple and swollen, and the corners of her mouth bleeded.
But Shi Xiang kept kneeling upright and never dropped the box in his hand.
After a long while, Queen Wang said calmly: "Okay."
Su Rong stepped back, picked up the incense and kowtowed respectfully, "Thank you, Queen."
Queen Wang glanced at Su Rong, who stepped forward to take the ruby held high by Shi Xiang.
Shi Xiang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "My slave, please leave."
After the people left, Su Rong walked up to Queen Wang with the gem in her hand and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Shu, what does this mean?"
Queen Wang naturally knew the meaning of Concubine Shu's gem, "Such a fiery red color is obviously a sign of loyalty, but I must slap Concubine Shu in the face to give the Wei family a warning!"
Picking up the incense and returning to Chunmei Palace.
Concubine Shu saw her coming back with a swollen face, and her eyes were a little heartbroken: "I have wronged you."
"This slave is not wronged. As long as the queen can be safe and sound, this little grievance I have to endure is nothing."
Concubine Shu looked solemn, "Wanting stability is easier said than done. From the day I entered the palace, I knew that I would never have a stable life for the rest of my life."
"Empress..."
Concubine Shu felt anxious and depressed, "When I first entered the palace, my mother gave many warnings and my brother repeatedly promised that I would never treat me badly. Now that things have happened, I really want to know how they will choose."
"Isn't there already a way..."
"This method is good, but time is too hasty. If you want this method to be effective, your brother must be ruthless..."
"Your Majesty, although the palms and backs of your hands are full of flesh, you have been planning for the Wei family in the palace for all these years, and the eldest master has always thought of this affection!"
Concubine Shu smiled bitterly when she heard this, and she couldn't let go: "When I was not out of the palace, I was pampered by thousands of people and grew up, but after entering the palace, I became a chess piece of the Wei family. No matter how hard it is, it must be for the benefit of the family. For your own sake. Even in order to gain the Queen’s trust, you have to drink Bizi Soup every time you are favored!”
Shixiang's face turned pale with fright after hearing these words, "Empress!"
Concubine Shu sneered: "How can there be a good person in this palace? The queen was so kind and cheerful yesterday, but in the blink of an eye she was furious. Her smile was full of considerations. If the palace is useless one day, the queen will abandon it. Wei The family will also abandon me."
"Empress! Stop talking! There are so many eyes and ears everywhere in this palace. If someone listens to it, won't all the long-term forbearance be in vain?"
Concubine Shu had accumulated so many grievances in the palace in the past few years, and all of them came to her mind, "Jin'er is my niece, and I have always loved her very much, but I never expected that she would This palace is pushed to a point of no return!"
"Mother, things will definitely not develop to that point."
Of course Concubine Shu doesn't want things to develop to that point, but she always prepares for the worst.
"Previously, the Wei family moved closer to the Queen. At least it was justified. Although the elders were a little dissatisfied, they would not make irresponsible remarks because their brother was dedicated to serving as an official and had made great contributions to the country. But if he is not involved with the fourth prince, he will not be able to make irresponsible remarks in the future. Will the Wei family still have peace..."
Concubine Shu looked at Shixiang's swollen cheeks, as if she saw herself being stepped on and bullied in the future, "Since ancient times, strong officials and officials who wield power will end up miserable in the end, let alone being involved in a dispute over the prince."
Shixiang felt that Concubine Shu was too pessimistic, and said, "My dear, you can think of all these, how could I not think of it?"
Concubine Shu clenched her fists, "The imperial edict granting marriage will be sent to the Wei family tomorrow, and we only have to wait for tonight."
*****
Wei Mansion.
Front yard study.
Wei Shicheng had been sitting there for an unknown amount of time, but no one dared to disturb him.
At midnight, the steward outside the door finally heard the call coming from inside, so he asked someone to light the lantern in the corridor, and then asked cautiously: "What are your orders, sir?"
"Let Jin'er come over."
"Yes, sir."
After a while, Wei Jin'er arrived at the door of the study.
