The empress is pregnant, and the emperor's incense continues

Ping'er's words sounded ambiguous, which really moved Meng Wen Yao. If she didn't know that Ping'er had been bribed by Concubine Bao, Meng Wen Yao would have followed her without a second thought.

She smiled and said, "Okay, let's go to Fanghua Garden."

While following Ping'er to Fanghua Garden, Meng Wenyao tried to avoid the flowers, but Ping'er was very alert and insisted that they might meet people on the way and she would not tell them until they got to Fanghua Garden.

Seeing that Fanghua Garden was just around the corner, Meng Wenyao pointed casually and said, "That butterfly is so beautiful, go catch it."

Ping'er was stunned and said in confusion, "Miss, you are the eldest young lady's wife now. It is beneath your status to chase butterflies, isn't it?"

"So I asked you to catch butterflies. Hey, ever since I entered Fenyang Palace, I feel like I'm in prison. It's rare that we're alone now, master and servant. I'll relax for a while. Good Ping'er, go catch it quickly, don't let it run away. It won't be too late to leave after you catch it. It won't take long."

Meng Wen Yao was fanning herself leisurely, as if saying, "I won't leave unless you catch me."

Ping'er had no choice but to go forward to catch the butterfly, looking back every few steps. She couldn't concentrate and naturally couldn't catch any.

Meng Wen Yao stood for a while, then quietly stepped back. She was very careful not to disturb Ping'er, but she missed a step and fell down.

The imagined fall did not happen, and she fell into a broad embrace.

"Be careful, sister-in-law."

Xie Chenyi's bright face suddenly appeared above Meng Wenyao's head. She stared at him for a moment before she realized that she was still in his arms. She quickly stood up and straightened her dress.

Then he pretended to be casual and asked, "Why is the Second Young Master here?"

Xie Chenyi glanced ahead and explained, "I heard that my mother suddenly became unwell and is now resting in Fanghua Garden. I'll go over to take a look."

Thinking of how Ping'er had gone to great lengths to bring her to Fanghua Garden, Meng Wen Yao instantly understood Concubine Bao's plan.

Are they going to lock her up with Xie Chenyi and then find someone to catch them in the act?

Meng Wen Yao glanced at Ping'er who was still catching butterflies seriously, sneered, pulled Xie Chenyi behind the bushes, and asked solemnly.

"The princess is feeling a little unwell, but she is a little dizzy after sitting cross-legged for too long. It's nothing serious. I heard that she is resting nearby. Why did she come all the way to Fanghua Garden? Who delivered the message to the Second Young Master? Is he reliable?"

Xie Chenyi wanted to say that of course she was reliable, as that person was a maidservant by his mother's side. However, when he saw Meng Wenyao's serious expression, and thought about the maidservant who had once framed him, who also came from the princess's courtyard, he knew that nothing could be said for sure now.

His eyes darkened and he said, "She was a maid in my mother's yard. Liu Ya was also in my mother's yard before. She even slandered me and tarnished his innocence. As for this one today, I am not sure if she was bribed by Concubine Bao."

Seeing Xie Chenyi's dim eyes, Meng Wenyao smiled helplessly: "You don't have to doubt it, this person has probably been bribed by Concubine Bao."

"Just when we were about to eat, she suddenly asked me to come over to get the old peace locket from the eldest master. It was also her maid who asked me to wait here. Look over there, the maid wanted to lead me to Fanghua Garden, saying that there was something important. I was still wondering what it was, and seeing you here too, it's not hard to guess."

Xie Chenyi, who grew up in the palace, naturally understood Concubine Bao's plan instantly. In addition, he was now inexplicably ill. If he was really seen in the same room with Meng Wen Yao, he would either admit that he was not in good health or bear the crime of molesting his sister-in-law.

Concubine Bao's plan was truly sinister, but fortunately Meng Wenyao was alert, and fortunately the two of them had met beforehand and communicated with each other.

"Now that we know, we won't let her succeed. Let's not talk about it anymore. Let's go back first. If we get any later, Concubine Bao will bring people here." Meng Wen Yao suggested.

Just as Xie Chenyi was about to leave, looking at Meng Wenyao's ethereal figure in front of him, he suddenly thought that if he missed this chance, he might never have another chance again.

He stopped and asked tentatively, "Have you ever thought that if Concubine Bao's plan fails, she might have another plan."

Meng Wenyao turned around and asked, "What do you mean?"

"Take advantage of their own tactic." A fierce look flashed in Xie Chenyi's eyes.

Meng Wenyao wanted to hesitate, but Xie Chenyi said hurriedly: "Don't worry, I will make Concubine Bao feel the pain this time."

Seeing Xie Chenyi was so confident, Meng Wenyao couldn't back down anymore. She nodded and said, "Then I will follow that maid into Fanghua Garden first?"

"Okay, I'll make the arrangements. Don't be afraid. Nothing will go wrong with me here."

At this time, Ping'er finally caught a butterfly. She turned around and found that Meng Wen Yao was gone. She was so scared that her face turned pale.

Xie Jinbao repeatedly reminded her of the importance of this matter. If she couldn't even do it well, she couldn't imagine how Xie Jinbao would punish her when she returned.

She nervously covered the butterfly in her hand and cried out "Miss" with a sad face.

After Ping'er had been searching for a long time and was about to run to find Concubine Bao, Meng Wen Yao came out slowly.

"Miss, where have you been? I can't find you."

Meng Wenyao joked with a half-smile: "Why are you so anxious? I am always in this mansion. If you can't get in today, it will be the same tomorrow. Doesn't the Third Young Master allow you to come out?"

"No, no." Ping'er explained hurriedly, "It's really urgent. I'm afraid it will delay Miss's business if I tell her too late."

"Miss, look, I caught the butterfly. Let's go to Fanghua Garden."

Looking at the butterfly that was about to be suffocated to death, Meng Wen Yao suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. No matter whether it was a butterfly or she was the young lady of the royal palace, they were just poor creatures struggling to survive.

"Let him go, I'll follow you."

Ping'er was delighted and hurriedly took Meng Wenyao to the designated room. She then whispered, "Miss, the concubine and the third master are dissatisfied with you and seem to be planning to plot against you."

"Oh? What did you hear?" Meng Wen Yao suddenly felt that Ping'er couldn't really be a good person.

Who would have thought that in the next sentence, Ping'er smiled mysteriously and said, "Miss, please sit down for a while. I'll go see if there's anyone outside and then get something to show you."

Watching Ping'er go out quickly, leaving only Meng Wen Yao and the incense rising from her, Meng Wen Yao could only sneer in her heart.

After waiting for just a moment, Xie Chenyi came in carrying someone.

"Who is this?" Meng Wen Yao asked in surprise.

"Xie Ruxue." Xie Chenyi said without emotion.

"Who are you trying to frame by bringing her in?" Meng Wen Yao felt indescribably gloating in her heart.

He casually put Xie Ruxue on the bed, and then put the incense burner next to Xie Ruxue, then turned back to Meng Wenyao and said, "We have a lot to say after we go out. Now is not the time to talk."