The imperial concubine bows down to me

After Liu Shuyan left, Shen Zhi stayed in the hall for a while, then went back to the bed, took off the mask, put it on, and walked out of the hall.After opening the hall door, Shen Zhi looked up and saw Cao Min waiting not far from the front of the hall, looking a little anxious.

Seeing this, Shen Zhi couldn't help frowning slightly.

Just now Liu Shuyan told her to be careful about Cao Min, but she still didn't quite believe that Cao Min would do anything bad to her.But if he hadn't done anything wrong, why did he look so restless?Could it be that he really participated in what happened yesterday?

But then again, Shen Zhi couldn't help but feel a little sad when he was suspicious of Cao Min.For so many years, Cao Min didn't say that he had meritorious service, but in terms of taking care of Shen Zhi on a daily basis, he also did an excellent job.Although Shen Zhi hadn't been too close to him, she still had a lot of trust in him. If it wasn't for what happened last night, she wouldn't have suspected that Cao Min had already colluded with Shen Tai secretly to frame her.

But maybe... these things just happened to be coincidences, did I blame him by mistake?

"Cao Min, why don't you call Gu to get up according to the time?" After a long time, she finally sighed quietly and walked towards Cao Min.Knowing the reason, he still asked out of the blue.

Hearing Shen Zhi's voice, Cao Min calmed down the anxiety on his face, pulled himself together, and walked towards Shen Zhi with big strides.When he was in front of Shen Zhi, he showed hesitation, and replied: "Your Highness, please forgive me. Last night, Your Highness...was the first time to invite a woman to sleep with you. This servant... this servant was also afraid that His Highness was tired last night. That's why I have the courage to make a decision for His Highness, and I want His Highness to sleep for a while. The servant has just sent someone to Penglai Hall to bring the letter, expensive... the Grand Master should also understand His Highness."

While speaking, Cao Min kept his body half bent and lowered his head, as if he was afraid that Shen Zhi would see something from his expression, and his words were also more tentative.

Of course Shen Zhi knew what Cao Min meant.Recalling the scene of last night, Shen Zhi secretly felt a little uncomfortable, looking at her who was very calm, in fact, her cheeks under the mask had already blushed.

Cao Min didn't look up at Shen Zhi, so Shen Zhi also kept silent.The two remained deadlocked in silence for a long time, finally Shen Zhi let out a long breath, took a step back, and waved his hands helplessly: "Forget it, you go and ask someone to fetch a basin of water, and by the way, ask two people to clean up the hall." and order the small kitchen to make some simple porridge. Gu washes up first, and will go to the Prince’s School to meet the new Grand Master later.”

Although it was already discussed with Liu Shuyan yesterday that the lecture would be held in the East Palace, and she knew that Liu Shuyan would come again later, she still said so in order not to make Cao Min or others suspicious.

"Yes..." Cao Min nodded and bowed, "But Your Highness, I have one more thing to do..."

He had just answered Shen Zhi's words, but before he could finish speaking, Shen Zhi inadvertently raised his head and glanced at the maid behind him, and as if remembering something, he turned his eyes back to him and interrupted his words: " By the way, where's Xia Zi? It's...that Xiliang girl who was left alone in the East Palace." Shen Zhi's words were slightly annoyed, but there was some nostalgia in her eyes, and her ears were a little hot, which made people feel uncomfortable. It seemed more like a flirtatious complaint.

Hearing this, Cao Min raised his eyes to look at Shen Zhi, and then slowly let out a sigh of relief.

"Prince Jin came to the East Palace early this morning to take Miss Xia back to Prince Jin's mansion. He said... that someone from her family came from Xiliang to find her for family affairs and wanted her to stay in Prince Jin's mansion for a while. His Highness also knows that Prince Jin is a one-word king, and the saint is very fond of him, and the servant dare not offend. At that time, Miss Xia also came out of the palace, and the servant couldn't bear to disturb His Highness, thinking that he was just going to stay for a while , I agreed on my own initiative." After speaking, Cao Min lowered his body even more, as if he was ready to be punished by Shen Zhi.

Unexpectedly, Shen Zhi didn't mean to blame him, but was a little disappointed, shook his head and said: "Forget it, let her go. When you pass by the side hall, just call Qin Ning over."

"Your servant obeys orders." Although Cao Min was a little uneasy after being ordered not to be punished, he still resentfully went to do what Shen Zhi told him.

But not long after Shen Zhi returned to the Lizheng Hall, a maid with a basin of hot water knocked on the door.After the maid explained her intentions, Shen Zhi called her into the palace, only to find that there was another maid accompanying her, and they were still ordered to help Shen Zhi tidy up the bedroom.

"Go and change all the things on the bed, and you can do the rest by yourself." These two maids, Shen Zhi, have seen a lot of them, and after getting along for a long time, they also know that they have good temperaments, and their tone of voice is relatively different. Just now, Cai and Cao Min were much gentler.

Anyway, asking them to clean up is just to let them see what they should see, and to let those who have concerns "dispel their doubts" from their mouths. These things have nothing to do with them, so there is no need to show them embarrassment look.

The two palace servants agreed, and after Shen Zhi took the hot water, put it on the rack, took some things and washed it, the two of them had almost done what Shen Zhi ordered.

Shen Zhi took off the hairpin and combed the black hair again before letting them back down.But before the footsteps of the two of them disappeared completely, Shen Zhi heard the voice of one of the maids outside the door: "This servant deserves death, please read and forgive me."

It turned out that Du Qinning rushed over because of Cao Min's message, and the court lady walked in front, and when she went out, she just happened to be holding something "dirty" that was about to be cleaned, and bumped into Du Qinning.

"It's okay, you go and do your own things." Du Qinning glanced at the things in their hands, and after a long silence, finally blinked his eyes, waved to her, and made way for the two of them.

"Thank you for reading the grace of innocence." The maid bowed after hearing the words, then hurriedly left the palace with another maid.

After the two left, Du Qinning closed the door and walked in.At this moment, Shen Zhi had tidied up and knelt down beside the table, so she saluted symbolically, sat on the opposite side of Shen Zhi, and called out: "Your Highness."

Seeing this, Shen Zhi nodded to her, knowing that Liu Shuyan would come later, and now that time was tight, he went straight to the point and said: "The noble concubine said that Qin Ning knew all about what happened last night, so I don't want to go into details, so I told Qin Ning Tell me about something you have doubts about."

Du Qinning also nodded in response: "Okay, Your Highness will speak first, and I also have something to report to Your Highness."

"Gu felt that the medicine should not be taken in the food, but before the drug's effect, Cao Min happened to bring a bowl of soybean juice to Gu, and watched Gu drink it with his own eyes. Just now when the noble concubine left, I asked Gu to be more careful Cao Min, that's why I was thinking alone, could it be that Cao Min has secretly taken refuge with Brother Jin?" The more he talked, the more Shen Zhi choked up.It's just that she doesn't know whether she is feeling sorry for Cao Min, or feeling unbelievable that Shen Tai has done such an excessive thing to her.

When Shen Zhi said this, Du Qinning thought that Liu Shuyan hadn't told Shen Zhi what she had told her, so she told Shen Zhi again what Liu Shuyan said about Cao Min last night.

If it was said that Shen Zhi had some hope for Cao Min just now, then after listening to Cao Min's words, she was a little disheartened.When Shen Tai brought four Xiliang women into the East Palace yesterday, Cao Min's behavior was a bit uncharacteristic. At that time, Shen Zhi just thought it was strange, but looking at all the things now, no matter what, Cao Min was really unable to escape. suspected.

But Shen Zhi couldn't figure it out, Cao Min had been in the East Palace for so many years, she had never treated Cao Min badly, and her attitude towards her could be regarded as friendly.If she ascended to the throne in the future, Cao Min would follow her to increase his official position and salary. He would not have any heirs. He would have enough clothes and food in this life, so why would he take such a big risk to help Shen Tai?

"Could it be that...he was also coerced by brother Jin?" Thinking of Xia Zi, this idea suddenly popped up in Shen Zhi's mind.

Du Qinning hadn't thought about this question.It's just that Liu Shuyan told her last night that she would investigate, and Cao Min hasn't been secretly imprisoned today, so she shouldn't break her promise, and Cao Min probably doesn't pose much threat at present.

"It's not impossible." Du Qinning thought for a while, "The imperial concubine told me last night that she would investigate this matter clearly. If His Highness doubts it, he should keep a distance from Eunuch Cao in the near future. If he has joined Jin Wang, I didn't take the opportunity to assassinate His Highness recently, so it shouldn't be too unfavorable to His Highness now."

"Well," Shen Zhi nodded, agreeing, "Gu also believes in the imperial concubine."

Hearing this, Du Qinning lowered his eyes, hesitated for a while, and then said: "By the way, the imperial concubine did not tell me how to deal with this matter, but I just asked the minister to ask His Highness today."

"Gu only knows that the four Xiliang women sent by Brother Jin were all forced to enter the palace to work for Brother Jin because their families were controlled by the King of Xiliang. Among the remaining three, there is one She is Xia Zi's older sister. However, the imperial concubine did not fully inform Yu Gu of her plan. She just told Gu that she had successfully instigated Xia Zi's rebellion, and also agreed to help them rescue their family members and settle in the capital. Xia Zi was successfully released today. Brother Jin brought her back to Prince Jin's mansion, probably because the imperial concubine will keep her and she will be useful in the future." After speaking, Shen Zhi rested his chin on the case table with one hand, and said very seriously, "But I just think, the imperial concubine may be the same. I want to use this matter to deceive people, and with this matter, even if Gu does not marry a concubine for a long time in the future, Brother Jin and some ministers should not suspect that Gu is a daughter."

Speaking of this, just as Du Qinning was about to answer, there was a knock on the door.

"It should be the porridge brought over from the kitchen." In response, Shen Zhi wanted to stand up while propping up the table.But her body was already sore and limp, so she almost fell over like yesterday, but fortunately she was able to support the desk again.

Seeing this, Du Qinning got up quickly, one step ahead of her and walked towards the entrance of the hall: "Your Excellency, let's go."

At this time, on the other side, Liu Shuyan went back to Penglai Hall, changed his clothes, wrote a letter with a pen, and prepared to call Shuangyu into the hall to explain something.

Liu Shuyan was not in the hall last night, but she said that no one was allowed to enter the hall, so no one noticed that she had left.Shuangyu didn't see Liu Shuyan all night, so it can be seen that she was so angry before closing the door, and didn't dare to bother her, so she had to silently watch outside the hall after finishing the matter.

Pushing open the palace door, Liu Shuyan found Shuangyu who had fallen asleep leaning against the other door just after taking a step.She opened her mouth slightly, and there was still a thick layer of dark circles on her lower eyelids. It seemed that she had been watching for a long time before falling asleep last night.

"Shuangyu, Shuangyu." Liu Shuyan called twice before Shuangyu opened his eyes in a daze.

Seeing Liu Shuyan, she who was still in a daze immediately regained her spirits.It's just that she, who has always been calm and calm, didn't show too much exaggeration, she just stood up quickly, saluted Liu Shu, and asked: "Madam, can I ask the servant to call the small kitchen to cook some of the food that Madam usually likes to eat?" ?”

"No need, you find someone to deliver this letter to the Prime Minister's Mansion as soon as possible." As he spoke, Liu Shuyan handed her the envelope that had already been packed in his hand.Now all the suspicious people in her palace have been cleaned up, and she is not afraid of revealing something by sending someone who is more reliable.