After a period of observation, Concubine Jiang became more and more certain that there was something wrong with Aunt Yueyuan.
This person is so calm and just right, everything seems to be carefully calculated.
Especially for Concubine Tao Xian, she was considerate and ironed like a real person.
It is not ruled out that there are indeed such extreme people, but Qian Gu made a secret investigation and found that Yue Yuan was a carefree person before.
Even during the period when he first entered the palace, Yue Yuan had an out-of-touch temperament and was by no means a careful and considerate person.
So when did she start to change?
Many people don't remember.
It didn't change all of a sudden. I don't know when she started acting steadily.
No matter what Concubine Tao Xian gave her, she could handle it very thoughtfully.
Slowly, she became Concubine Tao Xian's most trusted aunt Yueyuan.
Judging from Concubine Jiang's many years of experience in the royal family, it would be impossible for Aunt Yueyuan to undergo such a big change without something happening.
It's a pity that after several changes, no one from the group of people who entered the palace with Aunt Yueyuan is left in Jiayi Palace.
Those in other palaces, like Aunt Huinan, are not very familiar because they are far apart.
Seeing that the day of the silkworm kiss ceremony was coming, Concubine Jiang Guifei had not yet found a breakthrough from Aunt Yueyuan, so she felt a little anxious.
It was at this time that news came from Princess Changding's Mansion.
After careful reading by Yan Lan, Liu Yu, Dan Xing and others, they finally found a suspicious clue from the old records of palace maids and chambermaids.
One month after the emperor ascended the throne, there were many rotations of maids in the palace. Maybe it was because they were not familiar with each other, or maybe it was because of other reasons. There were a lot of maids serving in the palace.
Deaths from various causes are nothing compared to the grand event of an emperor ascending the throne.
Among the dead chambermaids, two of them were Aunt Yueyuan's hometown!
Moreover, both of them worked in Jiayi Palace for a period of time.
Does this matter have anything to do with Aunt Yueyuan's dramatic change in temperament?
Unfortunately, several years have passed and it is no longer possible to verify.
Concubine Jiang thought for a while and ordered Aunt Huinan: "Reveal this matter to Concubine Tao Xian, and remember not to leave any traces."
She has been dealing with Tao Shu for so many years and still knows a lot about him.
Although Tao Shu was born in a general family, she was not only good at wielding swords and guns. It was not easy for someone to become one of the four concubines and gain a foothold in the palace.
Could Tao Shu think there was nothing wrong with the things she felt were strange?
After Aunt Huinan obeyed the order and left, Qian Gu stepped forward and reported, "Madam, Aunt Yueyuan moved that hidden thread yesterday."
Having said this, Qian Gu was still surprised.
Once you enter the palace, the gate is as deep as the sea, but the concubines in the harem, whether it is to convey news or for their own convenience, will find ways to get in touch with people outside the palace.
This path of connection usually takes years or even decades to build, and it is very secretive and cannot be known to anyone except close acquaintances.
Qian Gu himself was responsible for the passage between Fuqing Palace and outside the palace. Apart from him and the empress, not even Aunt Huinan knew about it.
However, His Highness actually knew the channel connecting Jiayi Palace to the outside world!
Although His Highness does not know the complete path, with the key links provided by His Highness, and with his experience and sensitivity in this area, it is not difficult to find out the entire path.
This plunged Qian Gu into deep self-doubt.
When did Qin Zhou and Li Xingen from Mingguang Palace become so powerful?
People who are not good at doing these things can spot clues, so he...has to be more careful!
Qian Gu comes from the Qian family, and he deeply understands that if you want to secure your job, you must be better than others.
Being so stimulated by Qin Zhou and Li Xing'en, he not only found out how Concubine Tao Xian communicated with people outside the palace, but also constantly optimized and perfected his own methods of communication with people outside the palace.
Because of this adjustment, Fuqing Palace was able to avoid a disaster, which he did not expect.
But that all happened later. At the moment, all Qian Gu could think about was Concubine Tao Xian's route.
If he hadn't received the reminder from His Highness, he would never have imagined that the Tao family would even get through the four imperial guards.
The Tao family is worthy of being a general. They have deep influence in the army and have many tentacles. With the four guards of the imperial army covering them secretly, it is really not difficult to deliver messages and transport items.
Concubine Tao Xian is not stupid. Although there is such a convenient way, it is not commonly used.
Even if it is used, it is only used to convey some insignificant news and items of little value. Even if it is discovered, it will not be severely fined.
Therefore...the line used by Concubine Tao Xian secretly is the most important and more secret.
The key link is also the four guards of the Forbidden Army. Who would have thought that the Tao family would use two sets of troops?
In addition to the imperial guards, there are also two elderly chamberlains who deal with the filth in the palace. Just two links, this is the secret line of the Tao family.
Qian Gu secretly observed for several days and only found this hidden line moving once.
The person who touched it was Aunt Yueyuan!
It can be seen that Concubine Tao Xian relies heavily on Aunt Yueyuan, and secretly the most important line has passed through her hands.
"I have kept track of the secret thread. She will definitely move when the wedding ceremony comes."
Xiaojiu has talked about the silkworm kiss ceremony so many times. Of course, Concubine Jiang is very aware of such an important node.
She will send the news to Tao Shu and wait and see how he reacts.
But she wouldn't put all her expectations on Tao Shu. She might as well give Yue Yuan a try.
The silkworm wedding ceremony is getting closer and closer, and things in each palace are gradually increasing, especially Kunning Palace and Jiayi Palace are the busiest.
Because Jiayi Palace had to check the clothes in the palace, even Concubine Tao Xian couldn't take time off, and the others were even more busy.
On this day, Concubine Tao Xian was leaning on the soft pillow, sighing tiredly, and said to Aunt Yueyuan, who came down to massage her calves: "It has been so stressful recently. Fortunately, I have saved you a lot of worry." .”
Aunt Yueyuan kept adjusting the intensity and said with concern: "My Lady, please rest for a day. Just leave these matters to the slaves."
"This is the first time I have received this assignment. I really don't feel at ease..." Concubine Tao Xian shook her head with a helpless tone.
She trembled her legs and her tone became much more relaxed: "Yueyuan, your massage method is the most suitable for me. Others can't learn it no matter how hard you work."
"Your Majesty, I don't have to work hard. I can lighten your burden. This is my blessing." Yue Yuan looked up at Tao Xian and said with a smile.
Concubine Tao Xian also smiled and nodded, satisfied with her: "But I am reluctant to give up. I vaguely remember that there seemed to be two people who had good massage techniques in the past. What were they called? I think about it..."
She thought carefully and finally found the two names in her dusty mind and said, "They seem to be De'an and Ruixi. Do you remember them?"
Yue Yuan stopped the massage, seemed to be trying to remember, and then replied: "Mother, I have no memory of this slave."
"I don't remember much about these two people. If they were still here, you would be much more relaxed." Concubine Tao Xian said regretfully, and then turned to other things.
These two people, as she casually asked them, seemed to be like dirt beneath their feet, and they looked at each other occasionally, and that was it.
