If An Lingrong was reborn before the draft

Chapter 71 The Emperor's Word

Inside Jingren Palace, the Queen was holding a piece of ink and looking around.

"This ink is a treasure presented by the Governor of Shandong. Please forgive my poor eyesight and I really cannot understand it. I need your guidance, Your Majesty." Jianqiu stood beside the Queen and chatted with her about family matters.

"This one is called Wencai Double Mandarin Duck Ink. The ink is as hard as jade, the gelatin is even, and there are mandarin ducks carved on both sides. It is also decorated with gold and intricate colors. It can be said to be the best among the inks from Lu." The queen loved this ink very much and kept playing with it.

"I don't understand anything else. I only know that the mandarin ducks have a very good meaning. The emperor and the empress are in harmony, just like mandarin ducks." Jianqiu was also flattering the empress at the right time. The empress was not favored, but she loved to hear words about the deep love between the emperor and her husband, which highlighted her irreplaceable status as the empress.

"He does know how to please me. But although this ink is good, it is not as useful as the one in Yikun Palace." The queen looked at the ink and said calmly.

"The ink from the Yikun Palace is used to lure tigers away from the mountains and take people's lives. Although it is of great use, it is actually a sinful thing." Jianqiu said.

"It's good to know, don't keep talking about it." The Queen said sternly. "But, was it the Emperor who ordered someone to rescue Concubine Shen last night?" The Queen was also a little confused.

"Yes, I heard that Concubine Jing took the emperor out for a night stroll, strolling from the Imperial Garden to the Thousand Carp Pond, and happened to encounter such an incident. Concubine Jing was frightened because of this." Jianqiu said with a smile, "That's why Concubine Shen was rescued in time."

"Oh, Concubine Jing An?" The Queen glanced at Jianqiu, who nodded. She continued, "This An usually seems quiet and easy to bully, but I didn't expect her to have such means."

"Your Majesty, do you mean that An deliberately brought the emperor there?" Jian Qiu was puzzled, but after seeing the queen's expression, she confirmed it. "Other concubines are afraid that the emperor will be snatched away when they sleep with him. Is she giving the emperor to someone else?"

"Noble Lady Wan is not a good person to begin with, and she is favored by the emperor. Noble Lady Shen and Concubine Hua are now at war to the death, and Noble Lady Jing doesn't seem to be an easy person to deal with either. We have to gather all our people recently, and we will just wait and see." The palace looked at the current situation and arranged it with Jianqiu Dao.

"Yes, while the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. We just need to wait for the harvest." Jian Qiu also agreed. "Then do you want to take care of the matter of Madam Shen Guiren falling into the water?"

"Look at how arrogant Concubine Hua was when she came to pay her respects just now. You can tell that the Emperor has already made up his mind, and I am willing but unable to help." The Queen sneered. She was ready to watch the dogs fight each other, and didn't care about this trivial matter.

"Anyway, we all know who did it."

The Queen laughed and said, "The Emperor has no idea. No matter who knows, it doesn't count. The Emperor only wants the harem to be peaceful and tranquil. Some things can be left unresolved. Go to the Imperial Pharmacy and get some supplements for Concubine Shen." The Queen ordered Jianqiu. She was going to watch the show, but she also wanted Concubine Shen to recover before watching the show, otherwise how could the show go on.

Unexpectedly, Su Peisheng came in while the Queen was speaking.

"I pay my respects to the Empress. The Emperor orders me to convey a message to her." Su Peisheng saluted.

"Su Peisheng, what did the emperor say?" the queen asked.

"The Emperor ordered my servant to tell Her Majesty that Concubine Shen fell into the water because of a villain. This matter must be thoroughly investigated to give Concubine Shen justice and restore peace to the six palaces." After Su Peisheng finished speaking, the Queen was stunned. What did the Emperor mean by wanting to investigate this?

Concubine Hua was the one who caused Lady Shen to fall into the water. This is as obvious as lice on a bald head. The emperor would know this. So what would he investigate? "What else did the emperor confess?"

"The emperor said that those who should be punished should be punished." Su Peisheng said this in an unfathomable way and then left the Yangxin Palace because he had something to do. The queen and Jianqiu were left confused, not knowing what the emperor was going to do.

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