The Apo Master dressed up as Concubine Ling and killed the Ruyi sisters

Naturally, these rumors also reached Ruyi and Hai Lan's ears.

Hailan said to Ruyi worriedly, "Sister, have you heard the rumors outside? It would be bad if these words got to the ears of the emperor and the queen mother!"

Ruyi didn't care about these things. She felt that the innocent would be innocent. She was just a little confused as to why she hadn't seen Ling Yunche recently.

"Ling Yunche has always escorted Yongqi to and from school. Why is it that recently only Yongqi has come to the Yikun Palace to pay respects?"

Hai Lan said, "I noticed it too. I sent someone to ask Li Yu for information, but Li Yu didn't reply. Finally, I heard from Yong Qi that the emperor was a little concerned about the Mulan Paddock incident and didn't allow Ling Yunche to escort Yong Ji, so he just served in front of the emperor."

Ruyi was immediately worried about Ling Yunche's situation and said to Hailan, "As a guard, shouldn't Ling Yunche save me and Yongqi? Why is the emperor so angry? Hailan, ask Yongqi to tell Ling Yunche to keep calm and not be affected by the rumors in the harem!"

Of course Hai Lan would tell Ling Yun Che to keep a proper distance from Ru Yi. But now what she is most worried about is not Ling Yun Che, but Ru Yi!

"It's been more than half a year since the Mulan Paddock incident, and it's suddenly been brought up again, and the whole palace knows about it. It's obvious that someone did it on purpose! The emperor is already dissatisfied with Ling Yunche, sister, you should also pay more attention!"

Ruyi felt that Hailan's analysis made sense. "Are you saying that Imperial Concubine Ling is stirring up trouble again? The Emperor has long blocked the news about Mulan Paddock. Apart from the concubines who accompanied him, how could anyone else know such details? Balin has already been sentenced to death by the Emperor. Could it be that Imperial Concubine Ling lost two princes herself, so she is stirring up trouble again to vent her anger on me?!"

Hai Lan recalled the expressions of the concubines that day and nodded in agreement, "Only my sister and I, Noble Concubine Ling, Noble Concubine Shu, Noble Concubine Yu, and Concubine Rong accompanied us that day. Although Noble Concubine Shu was in cahoots with Noble Concubine Ling, she would never do such a despicable thing based on her character."

"Rongpin is ours and will never betray my sister. It's possible that Yufei is resentful of the last time when Prince Qingyou fell into the water, and was confined by my sister. But Yufei is Noble Concubine Ling's person. Whether it was done by Noble Concubine Ling herself or she instructed Yufei to do it, she is definitely involved!"

"But Concubine Ling has been resting in Yongshou Palace for the past few months and has not been involved in palace affairs. Although we know that she was the one who did it, it is difficult to find evidence to identify her."

Ruyi said, "Noble Concubine Ling loves power so much. Just assisting in the six palaces cannot satisfy Noble Concubine Ling's ambition. The reason why she stayed in Yongshou Palace for several months and ignored worldly affairs is that she wanted to let the emperor know that if I were the only one handling palace affairs, there would be a lot of chaos. Then she spread such despicable rumors to take away the power in my hands!"

Hai Lan became even more worried after hearing this. "Sister, what should we do? In fact, the best way to cover up a rumor is to create another one! Didn't Concubine Ling have a past with Ling Yunche? We can make a fuss about it!"

What bothered Ruyi the most was the childhood sweetheart friendship between Ling Yunche and Concubine Ling. Whenever she thought of this, Ruyi felt unhappy and always hated Concubine Ling even more.

Ruyi objected, "No! I can't put Ling Yunche in danger for my own sake! Ling Yunche was suspected by the emperor because he saved me and Yongqi. I have already implicated Ling Yunche. How can I let Ling Yunche get involved with Concubine Ling again just to get rid of the rumors?!"

Hailan said anxiously: "Sister, but the emperor..."

Ruyi turned her back and said, "I believe justice lies in the hearts of the people. This matter is settled!"

Hai Lan knew that Ruyi would not agree to this method. Hai Lan also had a vague guess in her heart, but she didn't dare to think too much about it.

On the way back to the Yanxi Palace, Hai Lan heard faint discussions coming from the other side of the palace wall and knew that she had to make a decision as soon as possible.

Hailan said to the people around her: "Go and help me do something!"

Soon, another rumor spread in the palace, but the reactions of the palace maids and eunuchs were very different.

"What? You said that Guard Ling and Concubine Ling were childhood sweethearts? Who told you that? This is too unbelievable!"

"It's absolutely true! Guard Ling and Concubine Ling are from the same hometown and have known each other since childhood. If this isn't childhood sweethearts, what else can they be?"

"It is true that Concubine Ling worked as a palace maid for a few years before. It is not surprising that she knew Guard Ling at that time. Why do you have to say that he had a private affair?"

"That's right. Imperial Concubine Ling is such a magnanimous person. She is usually very kind to us servants. Don't listen to any rumors and slander Imperial Concubine Ling here!"

"How could I? I heard that Concubine Ling and Guard Ling were already discussing marriage. If Madam Wei hadn't looked down on Lord Ling, they would have been married long ago! Everyone in the neighborhood knows about it. If you don't believe me, go and ask around!"

"Everyone in the palace knows that the Queen considers Concubine Ling to be her mortal enemy. Guard Ling is the person the Queen trusts the most. It was Guard Ling who raided Concubine Ling's mother's home on the Queen's orders. If they had an affair, why didn't the neighbors report them? It's obvious that you are lying!"

"Well, Guard Ling and Guard Zhao were good brothers before. Guard Zhao married Concubine Ling's maid Lan Cui, which shows that they must have a close relationship!"

"Guardian Zhao did work with Guard Ling before, but since Guard Ling was transferred to work in front of the Queen, he has not interacted with Guard Zhao much. Everyone in the palace who is familiar with Guard Zhao knows that Guard Zhao got to know Lan Cui because Concubine Ling helped the Queen manage palace affairs. What does this have to do with whether Guard Ling and Concubine Ling have a private affair?!"

"Guardian Ling has been the imperial guard for so many years. In the palace and in the court, apart from the Empress, I have never heard of anyone having a good relationship with him. This shows that Guardian Ling's character is not very good."

"Hey, I heard that when the Empress was still the Imperial Consort, Aunt Suo Xin's leg was broken. At that time, Guard Ling often went to Yikun Palace, causing the Emperor to misunderstand that Guard Ling liked Aunt Suo Xin, and he almost issued an imperial decree to marry them!"

"Is this true? Imperial Doctor Jiang and Aunt Suo Xin have been married for many years and have lived in harmony. Guard Ling has never looked sad. If Guard Ling really has no feelings for Aunt Suo Xin, then why did he go to Yikun Palace? Who did he want to see in Yikun Palace?!"

"The rumors about Concubine Ling in the palace are strange, but the incident at Mulan Paddock is true. Do you think it is possible that the Yikun Palace or the Yanxi Palace deliberately spread them to cover up the rumors about the Empress and Guard Ling?"

"It's possible! No, it must be so!"