mtl008 Chapter 265 Suspecting Qing'er's betrayal for love
Chapter 265 Suspecting Qing'er's betrayal for love
"My Lady, that person over there seems to be... Concubine Guo Luoluo's third nephew?"
Hongying looked at the master and servant not far away and said uncertainly that she had only met Guo Luoluo Jirgalang once, and now several months have passed, so her memory has long faded.
Shi Nanxi narrowed her eyes and confirmed directly: "It's him."
"Why is he here?" Hongying asked subconsciously.
On the other hand, Madam Yang did not know Concubine Guo Luoluo's third nephew, but she was the nanny in charge of teaching the concubines before. She remembered very clearly that on the day of the emperor's birthday a few months ago, Princess Tong Jia was caught having a secret meeting with Concubine Guo Luoluo's third nephew and was married in public.
The mysterious note from the morning was a tell-all. At this moment, alarm bells rang in her heart. She looked around vigilantly, worried that the plan would be advanced and someone would suddenly jump out and falsely accuse the Empress of having an affair with the third nephew of Concubine Guo Luoluo.
However, this is the Wanshu Garden, and there are towering ancient trees everywhere. If someone wants to hide, it will be difficult to be discovered.
"Your Highness, concubines are not allowed to see other men. To avoid being misunderstood, let's go back quickly."
As he said this, he secretly winked, hinting at the contents of the note that morning. The reason he didn't tell them was because he was concerned about Qing'er and the people in the dark.
Only the Empress, Hongying and she knew about the note.
Shi Nanxi understood what Nanny Yang meant, and thought more deeply in her heart. The Rehe Palace is so large and is known for its thirty-six scenic spots. The chance of encountering it at this time and place is very small, so coincidence is basically ruled out.
If it wasn't a coincidence, how did others know that I would come to Wanshu Garden?
She immediately remembered what Qing'er said in the side hall. Shi Nanxi's eyes deepened, but her expression remained calm. She smiled and said:
"Don't be so nervous, maybe it's just a coincidence. Wanshu Garden is so famous, it's possible that they came here because of its reputation. Isn't that what happened to us?"
She grabbed Xixi who was trying to hide in the dry grass.
"But you are right. As a concubine, I need to be more cautious and avoid causing misunderstandings. It is getting late and I am a little tired. Let's go back."
Nanny Yang paused after hearing this, then said:
"Yes, ma'am."
Hongying had come to her senses by now and thought of the secret on the note. She was suddenly frightened and looked around sensitively. Seeing that there was no one else, she nodded repeatedly, believing that it would be safer to go back.
Qing'er, who was beside Hongying, lowered her head slightly and clenched her hands unconsciously. Until she heard that the queen had no doubts, she quietly relaxed her clenched hands and followed the crowd.
However, she did not notice that Shi Nanxi's eyes swept across her clenched hands, and a hint of coldness flashed in the depths of her eyes.
Guo Luoluo Jirgalang, who was standing opposite, was surprised and at the same time felt a little inexplicably delighted when he saw Empress Xian.
"Master, it is indeed Concubine Xian. I was not mistaken. I didn't expect to meet Concubine Xian by such a coincidence."
The servant looked around to make sure he was not mistaken, and muttered something casually, but this sentence made Guo Luoluo Jirgalang's brain shock.
Coincidence? Yes, how could I meet Empress Xian by such a coincidence?
Because he had suffered a big setback in the matter of Tong Jia Wanru before, he immediately started to think more about it.
He looked around sharply in an instant, wondering if there was anyone hiding somewhere and spying. When he saw Concubine Xian turn around and leave, he immediately walked in the opposite direction without hesitation.
Even if he thought too much, his reputation was more important. He had already fallen hard and didn't want to lose his life again.
After the two men left, after a while, a young eunuch jumped down from a towering tree, looked around, and went towards Pingpin's residence.
On the other side, although Shi Nanxi wanted to go back, she was not in a hurry. Just like when she came, she strolled leisurely, stopped and walked, and looked at many other scenery before returning to the East Courtyard.
"My queen, you are finally back." Xiao Ruzi almost burst into tears when she saw her master coming back.
Shi Nanxi knew Xiao Ruzi's reaction and did not show any surprise. She just nodded and replied casually:
"Well, the Rehe Palace is so beautiful that I was dazzled by it for a moment, and that's why I came back so late."
After saying this, he asked Qing'er to take Xixi back to the side hall to eat something, and then he walked into the house.
Xixi was indeed hungry after running so far. She meowed to her mistress and then obediently let Qing'er lead her back to the side hall.
Qing'er walked to the door of the side hall and suddenly turned around to look at the empty corridor of the main hall.
Inside the house, Xiao Ruzi stood in the hall, secretly watching the empress drinking tea, and reported carefully:
"Your Majesty, just before you took Xixi for a walk, the Emperor came to the East Cross Courtyard. Seeing that you were not there, he was a little...unhappy."
He was more than just a little unhappy. His dark face and intimidating aura almost scared him to death, and he thought his life was in danger.
Shi Nanxi paused while holding the teacup. Her drooping eyebrows made it hard to tell what she was feeling. After a while, she spoke:
"Did he vent his anger on you?"
Xiao Ruzi immediately shook his head:
"Your Majesty is wise and intelligent. How could he vent his anger on the servants? After knowing that you were not here, he returned to the main hall."
After listening to this, Shi Nanxi hummed and lowered her head to drink tea.
Is this gone?
When Xiao Ruzi saw that her master stopped talking, her heart was beating fast. Why didn't the queen ask a few more questions? At least ask if the emperor said anything?
Could it be that Her Majesty really wants to be angry with the Emperor?
But if this happens, wouldn't it be a benefit to the other concubines?
If other concubines take advantage of the opportunity and gain favor, then Your Majesty will regret it too late...
Shi Nanxi finished her tea, looked at Xiao Ruzi still standing there, and said lightly:
"Xiao Ruzi, do you have anything else to do?"
Xiao Ruzi opened his mouth but said nothing. He shook his head and was about to leave.
At this time, the voice of the queen came from behind:
"and many more."
"Empress?" Xiao Ruzi turned around with a look of surprise. Could it be that the Empress changed her mind again?
However, after hearing what Shi Nanxi said, Xiao Ruzi was disappointed.
"Your Majesty asks about the relationship between Qing'er and Xiao Anzi?"
He thought about it carefully and replied:
"As far as I know, Xiao Anzi likes cats very much. He used to feed wild cats secretly. After coming to our Chuxiu Palace, except for his duties, he devoted himself to Xixi. He often went to Qing'er for this purpose, so he had a good relationship with Qing'er."
After saying that, she suddenly noticed something strange. Why did the Queen ask about the relationship between Qing'er and Xiao Anzi...
Shi Nanxi narrowed her eyes and fell into deep thought, so what Qing'er said today as listening to others might be what she heard from Xiao Anzi?
After a while, she said to Xiao Ruzi:
"Xiao Ruzi, I have a mission for you. You must not reveal a single detail."
After that, he lowered his voice and said a few words. Xiao Ruzi was surprised at first, and then nodded seriously.
Seeing Xiao Ruzi retreating, Yang Ma's mind seemed to be struck by lightning, and she suddenly understood something. She spoke with difficulty:
"…Madam, do you suspect that what happened today when we went to Wanshu Garden…was brought up by Qing'er on purpose?"
When she said this, she was still a little bit unbelieving, but once she thought about it in this direction, it all made sense.
According to what was written on the note, Wusu agreed to frame the Queen for having an affair with Guoluo Zirgalang, but an affair cannot be confirmed by words alone and requires evidence, so the Queen's appearance with Guoluo Zirgalang in Wanshu Garden today is evidence.
Nanny Yang was completely disappointed, because that was Qing'er, the Qing'er who had always followed her.
Hongying was not stupid either, and she had figured it all out at this time, but she and Qing'er were not very close, so she did not find it difficult to accept, but was just angry and a little confused.
"My lady, I really can't understand. You treat us so kindly and lovingly, and so many palace maids envy our Chuxiu Palace. Why would Qing'er betray you?"
Shi Nanxi was almost certain that it was Qing'er. The blue lilac silk flower on Qing'er's head appeared in her mind, and a sarcastic arc appeared at the corner of her mouth:
"Because some people can betray everything for love."