freenovelworld Chapter 266: Identify the traitor and give him back his own way
Chapter 266: Identify the traitor and give him back his own way
After Qing'er went back, she tied Xixi's leash to the pillar again, went to get Xixi some dried fish and water, and then cleaned the side hall. After that, she went to check the ground and flower beds in the east courtyard.
When everything is done, it is time for dinner. After a short break, we start working again, and everything goes the same as usual.
Xiao Ruzi, who had been secretly following the Empress, had not noticed anything unusual so far, but relying on his trust in her, he did not relax his vigilance until midnight when Qing'er, who no longer needed to keep watch, fell asleep.
Just as he was yawning due to sleepiness, Qing'er's room was suddenly opened quietly, and a dark shadow sneaked out from inside.
Xiao Ruzi was immediately startled and became alert all of a sudden. He followed Qing'er carefully to the back room, all the way to the small corner where the water tank was placed, where a figure was already standing.
Under the faint and bright moonlight, the person who turned around after hearing the noise was Xiao Anzi. Then Qing'er walked over and the two hugged each other.
When Xiao Ruzi saw this scene, he suddenly covered his mouth and widened his eyes.
Not daring to look any further, he quickly and cautiously retreated.
The sun rose, another day passed, Shi Nanxi received a report from Xiao Ruzi, and she was completely certain that Qing'er and Xiao Anzi were the spies around her.
Hongying was so angry that her eyebrows were raised:
"I didn't expect it was Qing'er. When did she hook up with Xiao Anzi? She even wanted to slander the queen's innocence for a man. She is so heartless, selfish, cold-blooded and has no conscience!"
After experiencing disappointment and disbelief at first, Nanny Yang, on the contrary, has calmed down now that she is really sure of it.
"Qing'er is calm and capable. She has always been dedicated to her duties and loyal to the Queen. But no matter what, she is also a woman, a lonely woman in the deep palace. There is no woman who does not yearn for love."
Her usually serious and old-fashioned features looked a little tired, and it was obvious that she was not as calm as she said she was about the betrayal of her former confidant.
"Xiao Anzi's appearance and personality are indeed outstanding, so it's normal for her to be moved."
It was strictly forbidden for eunuchs and palace maids to have sex in the palace, but the long years were too lonely and unbearable, and no matter how strict the ban was, some people still sneaked together.
An angry Hongying looked at Nanny Yang, opened her mouth, but when she thought of Qing'er's previous identity, she said nothing more.
After confirming the traitor around them, the next step was to confirm whether the information on the note was true. In fact, at this time, Shi Nanxi and others had basically believed the information on the note, and later it was confirmed to be true.
"The people we sent to follow Wusu Yingda and Pingpin found that the two had no relationship, but unexpectedly discovered that Wusu Yingda's personal maid Mo Yun had secretly gone to find Pingpin's Zhen'er. Our people saw Zhen'er give Mo Yun a paper bag, and also heard something about putting it in the wine to arouse people. There will be no discovery."
Nanny Yang adjusted her mood, returned to her usual seriousness, and told everyone the news she had found out.
Hearing this, Shi Nanxi tapped the table with her knuckles and fell into deep thought, Mo Yun went to find Zhen'er secretly, did Wu Su agree to know?
Considering Wu Su's character, it is possible that she was framed to please Concubine Hui, but it is unlikely that she was working for the disfavored Concubine Ping.
Thinking of Pingpin's reaction written on the note, Shi Nanxi had a guess.
It was true that Wu Su promised to frame her, but she was used by Pingpin without knowing it. However, she had the intention to do so, so it was not wronged.
And Pingpin, she is the real murderer behind the scenes.
As for what Zhen'er gave Mo Yun, it should be an aphrodisiac or something like that. No, the food and drinks in Mulan Paddock will be strictly inspected. With Wu Su's ability, it would be difficult for him not to be discovered even with Pingpin.
Thinking of this, Shi Nanxi immediately turned her attention to the last sentence - a few words that would definitely not be discovered.
How can you make aphrodisiacs effective without being discovered?
She will ask Nanny Yang who knows more.
Madam Yang hesitated for a moment.
Cai Dao:
"It may be that the substance in the wine is fine on its own, but once it comes into contact with other things, it will explode into an aphrodisiac effect."
When Shi Nanxi heard what Nanny Yang said, the first thing that came to her mind was the green lilac silk flower on Qing'er's head.
She expressed her guess, and Nanny Yang immediately said:
"I will find a way to get in touch with that silk flower."
Shi Nanxi nodded. Everything was sorted out. The conspiracy and the traitor were all known. Now it depended on how she wanted to deal with it.
Hongying also asked:
"My Lady, what should we do now? Are we just going to let those people plot against you?"
Shi Nanxi did not answer immediately after hearing this. She looked at the sky outside which was gradually getting darker. She thought about how Tong Jia Wanru planned to climb into Kangxi's bed, and how Wu Su agreed to try to frame her for having an affair with Guo Luoluo Jirgalang. She felt that she was really destined to be with this couple.
Then she seemed to think of something interesting, the corners of her mouth slowly curled up, and she spoke with interest:
"Of course I won't let them scheme. If they make a move, I will accompany them. If Tong Jia Wanru doesn't like to climb into bed, then go climb into Guo Luoluo Jirgalang's bed. They are husband and wife, how can husband and wife not consummate their marriage? I can't bear to see lovers unable to get married, and Wu Su has agreed..."
"If she likes exciting things, I will give her the most exciting one. Xiao Anzi is indeed handsome and tall."
After that, she suddenly sighed:
"I'm afraid Qing'er will be sad by then, but we can only blame Pingpin for forcing a pair of lovers. It's really... pitiful!"
After he finished speaking, the room fell into deathly silence.
Hongying opened her mouth wide.
Nanny Yang's face no longer looked solemn and serious.
After staying in the Rehe Palace for three days, they will set out for Mulan Paddock again tomorrow. However, Shi Nanxi and Kangxi, one lives in the main hall and the other in the east courtyard at the back, and although they are so close to each other, they have never met each other once.
Kangxi never came again after that disappointing visit, and Shi Nanxi never went there either. The two of them fell into a cold war and ignored each other.
This made the concubines happy. Whether it was a cold war or a fit of anger, the Emperor and Concubine Xian were not on good terms, and their chance had come.
Therefore, during the last two days of his short stay at the Rehe Palace, the concubines were very enthusiastic. They either sent soup and cakes to Kangxi or invited him to enjoy the scenery. The concubines with children used their children as an excuse to invite Kangxi.
No one knew what Kangxi was thinking. Regardless of whether he wanted to eat it or not, he accepted all the soups, cakes and other food that were offered to him. He also agreed to enjoy the scenery. It is said that he even recited poems in public. He also went to visit those who used their children as an excuse.
Anyway, there was no pause, and it was not known whether it was intentional or not, but every detail of Kangxi's interactions with the concubines was continuously transmitted to Shi Nanxi's ears.
Shi Nanxi listened with a blank expression. It was the same old routine again. The last time they had a conflict, Kangxi also used other concubines to provoke her. Originally, she was just a little angry, but if Kangxi did it one more time, she might no longer avoid him.
But now... haha.
However, there was one person among these people who was a bit surprising, and that was Chen Da Ying.
Since the day she came to the East Courtyard to explain the misunderstanding, Concubine Nianhulu asked her to send something to Kangxi again, but she did not do so and instead stayed in bed.
It is said that because of her swollen knees, she was unable to walk normally, which led to rumors spreading that Shi Nanxi was domineering and bullying concubines of lower rank.
"Your Majesty, Eunuch Li Dequan is here!" Xiao Ruzi came in to report.
In the study, Shi Nanxi was leaning on the couch by the window reading a book. She didn't even raise her head when she heard the words:
"What's the matter?"
Xiao Ruzi murmured, not daring to look at the empress, and whispered:
"By...by order of the Emperor, take Xixi away."
As soon as the words fell, the atmosphere suddenly froze.