play self pity? Acting weak? The concubine Jiaojiao went crazy

The next day.

When Qin Shu woke up, it was already bright outside, and the person beside her pillow seemed to have left early. When Xuanyuan Che left, she woke up, but turned around and continued to sleep.

When she fell asleep, she felt refreshed and comfortable.

Immediately, Qin Shu stretched out and called Xinlian and Xinyi to come in.

Xinlian and Xinyi had been waiting outside the palace for a long time, waiting for their master to wake up and then help his master get up and wash up.

Qin Shu sat in front of the dressing table, looking at the bright sky outside, and estimated that the matter of Yang Cainu in Zhongcui Palace should also be settled.

She asked casually, "Is there any news outside?"

Of course Xinlian and Xinyi knew what their master was asking, so Xinlian replied: "My dear, I have asked Eunuch Cao to keep an eye on me. I think there will be news soon."

Not long after, Qin Shu had just finished dressing up, and people from Cao Chang were already outside asking to see her.

Qin Shu got up, sat outside at the dining table, glanced at Cao Chang who was standing in front of him, took the porridge in her hand, stirred it, and said softly: "Let's talk."

Cao Chang reported back: "Empress Qi, something happened to Yang Cainu. All the concubines went to pay their respects to the Queen, but she was the only one who was absent. I thought it was because of physical discomfort, but unexpectedly it was Yang Cainu who died suddenly in her dormitory. The Queen and Concubine Lan went to Zhongcui Palace together. Now Zhongcui Palace is under the control of the Queen’s people. The specific circumstances of Yang Cainu’s death are unknown. The news circulating at the moment only says that Yang Cainu suffered a sudden illness. That’s why he died.”

When Qin Shu heard the news, she didn't take it seriously. She leisurely used the bowl of porridge in her hand and said nonchalantly: "Oh? Sudden illness? The queen is quite fast. Did you just say that Concubine Lan also passed by?"

When Cao Chang saw Concubine Chen's demeanor, as if Yang Cainu's sudden death was not an important matter at all, as if it had been expected and not worth the trouble, he had other thoughts in his mind, and instantly his back I broke out in a cold sweat and didn't dare to speculate further.

He put aside those thoughts in his mind and said: "Your Majesty, Concubine Lan is assisting the Empress in managing the harem according to the emperor's decree. She has the right to assist the harem. If something happens to a concubine in the palace, the empress cannot stop Concubine Lan from checking it out. When the servant comes back, , I heard that it has been reported to the emperor, and the emperor should be at Zhongcui Palace now."

Qin Shu said "hmm" and said, "Okay, I know, please step back first."

Cao Chang said "yes" and said nothing else. Now that he is following Concubine Chen, he knows the right thing to do in front of Concubine Chen. If he does what he should do well and doesn't worry about what he shouldn't worry about, everything will be fine. worry.

After Cao Chang retreated, only Xin Lian and Xin Yi were left serving Qin Shu.

Xinyi said softly: "Your Majesty, it seems that the Queen suppressed Yang Cainu's matter. Everything is as the Empress expected, but Concubine Lan is also there, and she didn't take the opportunity to stir up trouble."

"The practice of witchcraft and curses in the palace is a myth, and some people don't take it seriously, but there are also many people who believe it. If it really breaks out, it will be a scandal in the palace. Concubine Lan has the power to co-manage the harem. Quan, it won’t be helpful for her to stir up trouble about this matter.”

Qin Shu said unhurriedly, "What's more, the person who died was someone from the Queen's side. She wished she could just watch the show. Besides, it was someone under the Queen who did this trick. The Emperor will hold him accountable. The queen is the first to bear the brunt. If she is not stupid, she should know better. It is more beneficial to her to be a bystander in this matter."

Xinlian said with a smile: "The scene over there has been well arranged by the queen. Even if the imperial doctor goes to investigate, it is impossible to find any problems. From this point of view, the trouble will not lead to the queen. After all, Yang Cainu is acting There is a motive. As for her death, the empress was frail and sick and was recuperating in the palace. How could she do anything to Yang Cainu."

Qin Shu didn't care, so she only focused on breakfast.

……

Over here, Zhongcui Palace.

After seeing Yang Cainu's death, Zheng Shiyao said to the Queen with a somewhat sarcastic tone: "This Yang Cainu is really capable. The Queen just managed to get her out of the ground, and she did this right after she came out." Waiting for things to come, yesterday, the fifteenth day, the emperor finally summoned the empress to Shengyang Palace and accompanied the empress. Today, I got up early to pay greetings to Fengyang Palace. It was supposed to be a happy event, but he didn't expect Yang Cainu to send the empress off. Such a great gift from your Majesty.”

Wang Wanning snorted coldly and said in a calm voice: "Concubine Lan, what do you want to say?"

Zheng Shiyao smiled calmly and said: "What the empress said, what can I say? The empress did not say anything. She was not allowed to tell the outside world about the cause of Yang Cainu's death. She only said that Yang Cainu died of a stubborn illness. How could I dare to disobey the empress?" What did the empress mean? Besides, she used witchcraft to curse in the palace, but she was killed by the backlash and died suddenly. It would be a joke to say such unbelievable things. I was ordered to help manage the harem, among which I still know what’s appropriate.”

After saying this, Zheng Shiyao covered her mouth and sneered, then said: "But having said that, it would be interesting if Concubine Chen knew that Yang Cainu was cursing her behind her back, especially if the Dingguo Palace behind her knew. Queen, please tell me, why do the people under your command prefer to have trouble with Concubine Chen? It’s not enough to teach them a lesson, they have to risk their lives."

Zheng Shiyao saw that the queen's face was ugly, so she changed her words and said: "Fortunately, it was Yang Cainu who died. Speaking of which, I heard that the curse of witchcraft can damage one's virtue, and if the cursed person is a very lucky person, People who cast curses are easily reviled. Looking at Yang Cainu's condition, it can be seen that although our concubine Chen is weak and sickly, she is blessed. That's right. How can the legitimate daughter of Duke Dingguo do this? They are unlucky people."

Wang Wanning's face was already extremely ugly as she listened to Concubine Lan's words in her ears. Yesterday she was still thinking that this Yang came out of confinement and her mind turned around. Unexpectedly, she was still extremely stupid and didn't even listen to her words. She deserved to die. But is there really such a thing as a curse backlash? She always felt that there was something strange about this matter, something was wrong here. She glanced at Concubine Lan with cold eyes, and when she was about to speak, a voice came from outside.

"The Emperor has arrived!"

At the moment, Wang Wanning didn't care so much, so she went out to greet the driver first, and Zheng Shiyao also followed Wang Wanning out.

When they saw the person approaching, they all saluted the person in front of them, "I, my concubine, are here to see you, Your Majesty. May Your Majesty be blessed with peace and prosperity."

Xuanyuan Che's face turned cold, "If the harem is not peaceful, how can I come to Wan'an!"

He walked straight into the room and locked eyes with Yang Cainu over there. Shu'er had already told her the real reason last night, but he could see it with his own eyes, especially when he saw Shu'er's name written on it. The face of the puppet using the witchcraft curse suddenly darkened.

Wang Wanning and Zheng Shiyao could sense that the emperor was obviously angry.

They all knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I forgive you. It was my concubine who neglected her duty."