The next day, all the concubines in the palace started talking about it. Concubine An didn't know what agreement she had made with Mei Zhuang, but she only knew that the two of them had been secretly planning something.

Whether in modern times or ancient times, as long as there is melon, everyone likes to eat it, and the melon-eating crowd will guess what the agreement is.

In the Yanxi Palace, An Lingrong heard Baojuan talking about the rumors outside, and she said angrily:

"What kind of agreement is this? It's just that Concubine Hui wants to treat my throat. Why is it spread so unpleasantly outside, as if I'm trying to curry favor with Concubine Hui?"

Baojuan's eyes rolled around and she had her own thoughts in her mind. The Queen had originally arranged for her to serve An Lingrong in the Yanx Palace and to communicate with the Jingren Palace at the same time.

Now that she heard her master say this, she couldn't help but become suspicious. Could it be that her master said this on purpose to confuse her and the queen?

After thinking it over again and again, Baojuan decided to go to Jingren Palace to report the matter. If An Lingrong had any ulterior motives, it would be a fatal blow to the Queen.

In Jingren Palace, the Queen sat on the Phoenix Chair. Baojuan told her everything about Yanxi Palace. Jianqiu analyzed:

"Your Majesty, logically speaking, Concubine An has no one to rely on in the harem, and it is only because of your promotion that she has reached her current position.

She had done so many things that were detrimental to Concubine Xi, so why would she turn to Concubine Hui? If she turned to Concubine Hui, she would be getting closer to Concubine Xi. If these people unite, it will be difficult for you, Your Majesty!"

"Jianqiu, you are absolutely right! I cannot just ignore what is happening and let Concubine Xi become more powerful.

On that day, Noble Lady Qi failed to overthrow Noble Concubine Xi in one fell swoop, but instead let her gain the upper hand. I am still under house arrest today.

Go and tell the Queen Mother this news. No matter what, she is my aunt, and she will not ignore me!" Queen Yixiu said calmly as she adjusted the armor on her hands.

"Yes, Your Majesty is wise! It is not convenient to show up at this time. The Queen Mother is the best choice!" Jianqiu praised with a smile.

Baojuan was still standing in the hall, with her head lowered, waiting for the Queen's instructions.

Jianqiu had already left Jingren Palace and hurried to Shoukang Palace.

The queen pressed her forehead, she felt a headache, looking around the entire harem, almost all of them were Concubine Xi's people. Seeing Baojuan still standing below, she asked Zhixia to bring a plate of cakes over and said:

"Baojuan, take these cakes back and let Concubine An have one every day. Don't tell her that they are a reward from me. Just say they are supplied by the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

Baojuan took the lunch box with both hands, muttering to herself:

"Is there no poison here? If there is poison, my master will die, and my life will be in danger. In the past few years of serving Concubine An, she has been very polite to me."

Seeing Baojuan standing there without saying thank you after taking the things, Zhixia quickly reminded her:

"Why don't you thank me and leave?"

Baojuan finally came to her senses. She bowed and said:

"Thank you, Queen. I'll do it right away!"

After saying this, he slowly left Jingren Palace.

As soon as Baojuan arrived at the Yanxi Palace with the food box, she saw Lingrong was angry. She pointed at Juqing and cursed:

"What's wrong with you? You can't even handle such a small matter? I just asked you to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get some food, how come you can't do it?"

Ju Qing knelt on the ground and explained while crying:

"My lady, I went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but Chief Steward Liang said that the harem had cut back on spending, and they couldn't spare the snacks and candies they usually use."

Anpin was so angry that she held her handkerchief to her chest. She turned around and saw Baojuan standing at the door. She said unhappily:

"Baojuan, where have you been for most of the day?"

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