Concubine Lan still couldn't believe that little Gengzi, who was fine the day before, would suddenly choose to commit suicide.

But when he heard the young eunuch in front of him say that there was a sign warning him of a dangerous bridge, little Gengzi would not be so stupid as to pass by it and accidentally jump off.

Could it be? Someone pushed him down! Thinking of this, Concubine Lan said loudly, "I know! I know! Someone must have pushed him down! If he didn't slip, then someone pushed him off the bridge!"

In Lan Fei's heart, she couldn't help but start imagining that she was discovered while delivering the gifts, and then was pushed away by Song Qingwan's people.

The young eunuch said, "Madam Lan, you are worrying too much. There are no footprints of another person on the bridge. Little Gengzi's body was also salvaged from the lake. No one has ever been on the bridge."

Looking at Lan Fei, her face was still full of disbelief.

The young eunuch continued, "If Concubine Lan doesn't believe it, you can go to the bridge and see for yourself."

After hearing this, Concubine Lan immediately gave a look to Xiulua beside her, meaning for her to go and take a look. After receiving the signal, Xiulua quickly left Chuxiu Palace.

Let's get back to the point. The young eunuch said, "Empress Lan, the Empress wants you to go to Fenghua Palace."

Concubine Lan said without thinking, "Fenghua Palace? What am I going to do in Fenghua Palace?"

The young eunuch bowed his head and replied, "A servant in the palace of Concubine Lan committed suicide. It is reasonable for you to step in and solve the problem..."

Concubine Lan took a deep breath and suppressed her anger. After all, she knew that it was a serious crime for a palace maid to commit suicide, and it would implicate many people.

"Got it. I'll be there soon."

"Yes, I'll take my leave." After saying this, the young eunuch left Chuxiu Palace.

But Concubine Lan has been waiting for Xiulua to come back and report. If anyone really dares to push little Gengzi into the water, I will be the first one who will not let him go!

However, after waiting for a long time, what he heard was Xiuluan's own words, "Reporting to the Queen, it is true that only Xiao Gengzi went up the bridge, and the guards patrolling nearby also said that they saw him jumping down from afar without hesitation, but when the guards arrived, Xiao Gengzi was already dead..."

Concubine Lan leaned back in her chair in a daze, savoring every word Xiulua had just said.

What happened last night that made little Gengzi jump off the bridge without caring about his own safety? I would have rewarded him handsomely after he came back from the bridge, so why would he give up the wealth and glory he had obtained and suddenly jump off the bridge?

"Your Majesty...Your Majesty..." Seeing that Concubine Lan was in a trance, Xiuluan called out softly.

Lan Fei suddenly came to her senses. Little Gengzi committed suicide, but where was Meng'er? Where did Meng'er go?

Meng'er had done too many bad things for her and knew too many of her secrets. She had wanted to send Meng'er off after she had resolved the matter with Song Qingwan, but Meng'er suddenly disappeared! The more Lan Fei thought about it, the more her scalp numbed.

Before she had time to think too much, someone from Fenghua Palace came to urge Concubine Lan to hurry over.

Concubine Lan frowned in disgust and said, "I know, I know. I'll be there soon. Why are you rushing me?"

After saying that, he walked into the house.

Xiulua did her makeup for Concubine Lan again, and then Concubine Lan got on the sedan chair and came to Fenghua Palace.

Fenghua Palace

Concubine Lan walked in impatiently, bowed simply and said, "Your Highness, I greet you."

The queen smiled meaningfully and said, "Sister Lan Fei, there is no need to be so polite. Please sit down."

After seeing Concubine Lan sitting down on the chair, the Queen slowly said, "Sister, someone in the palace committed suicide. Do you know about this?"

At this moment, Lan Fei was thinking about where Meng'er had gone. So she said perfunctorily, "I know, I know."

Seeing that Concubine Lan said she knew, it meant that Concubine Lan admitted the crime of her servant committing suicide. The Queen smiled and said, "Sister, you are quite straightforward, but how should I deal with your crime of not being strict with your subordinates and not being able to discipline them properly?"

"The Queen must have made up her mind, why are you still hypocritically asking me what I am doing?" Concubine Lan asked back bluntly.

The Queen said slowly, "If you follow the rules, your precious body will also have to suffer. However, you are a concubine after all, so I think you should be spared from the pain."

After hearing this, Concubine Lan raised her eyebrows and said, "There is no one else here, why is the Queen pretending to be magnanimous?"

"Don't pretend to be so hypocritical and use your name as if you are thinking about me. In fact, I am not guilty of such a serious crime!"

After all, Concubine Lan had been working in the harem for so many years, and the Queen's few words did not scare her.

Seeing that Concubine Lan was so calm, the Queen said leisurely, "Since Concubine Lan doesn't need my leniency, I can only handle the matter impartially."

Someone in her own palace committed suicide for no reason. Concubine Lan fell into the hands of the Queen. She could only blame herself for her bad luck and would not bow to the Queen.

Concubine Lan had a gloomy face and said nothing.

Seeing that Concubine Lan was silent, the Queen continued, "Concubine Lan, I will punish you to copy the palace rules. Do you accept the punishment?"

Concubine Lan sneered and said, "I am at the mercy of the Queen!"

Concubine Lan thought to herself that she couldn't write it herself anyway, so the worst that could happen was that she asked the servants around her to imitate her handwriting!

The Queen saw through Concubine Lan's thoughts at a glance, and immediately said to Bicui, "Okay, Bicui, go get the pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, and help Concubine Lan copy!"

Then, as if she had prepared in advance, Bitui immediately brought over the four treasures of the study and ordered someone to carry the table in front of Concubine Lan.

Lan Fei stared in amazement at these people's actions...

"Princess Lan, the palace maids have already prepared it for you, why haven't you written it yet?" the queen asked proudly.

"I am a little tired today. I will write it later. Can I send someone to deliver it to you tomorrow?" Concubine Lan asked.

The Queen said, "Princess Lan, do you know that today's work should be done today? Do you also know that the best years of life will never come back, and the day will never come back. You should be diligent in time, because time waits for no one."

"As the head of the imperial concubines, Concubine Lan should set a good example for the rest of the harem. If the other concubines follow your example, being sleepy, lazy and distracted, wouldn't the harem be in chaos?"

The Queen pressed on step by step. Concubine Lan took a deep breath, picked up the brush and started writing heavily on the paper!

The Queen looked down at Concubine Lan with a frown on her face and veins bulging on her hands as she copied the palace rules. The Queen showed a subtle smile on her face and felt proud in her heart.

While Concubine Lan was writing, she was cursing the Queen in her heart. The Queen, you bitch, wait for me! You better not fall into my hands! Otherwise, I will wash away today's shame with blood!

The Queen knew that Concubine Lan was not convinced, but she liked to see Concubine Lan looking like she couldn't stand her but couldn't get rid of her!

Just as Concubine Lan was complaining in her heart, a voice suddenly came from the door, "Empress, the Emperor wants to see Concubine Lan. I heard that Concubine Lan is here. Please go to the Yangxin Palace immediately!"

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