The Virtuous Wife

Chapter 75

After entering the main hall, the queen stood in the center of the hall and said with a smile: "This Jingyang Palace is really quiet, there is not even a eunuch. It seems that my sister has to discipline the palace maids in Jingyang Palace." After saying that, she looked at the bedroom on the left. The queen gave a look, and saw a nanny striding over, lifting the curtain, and entering the room. Then a woman's scream was heard! Everyone was shocked. It turned out that a lady really entered Jingyang Palace. What about inside? Everyone looked at each other, but they didn't dare to say anything recklessly. You know, the biological mother of the eldest prince is Concubine De! Concubine De's methods are not comparable to those of ordinary women! After a while, the nanny came out from the inner room with her head down and a very ugly face, and whispered: "Your Majesty, the people in there are Yang Qi, the eldest son of the Zhenxi General's Mansion, and a palace maid from Jingyang Palace."

As soon as the voice fell, the hall was like a pot of boiling water, and people were talking about it. This Yang Qi was the cousin of the eldest prince, and he actually did such a dirty thing in the inner court of the palace. It was really a loss of face!

Defei's face was blue and white, as if a dyeing room was opened, which was very beautiful. Madam Yang was pale and frightened to kneel on the ground and said: "It's all my fault for not teaching my son strictly. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

At this time, Defei realized that she was completely fooled by others! What went wrong? Obviously everything was planned, and when Yang Qian found her, she also said that everything was done according to the plan.

Defei turned her head and looked at the people behind the queen one by one. Just these children? No, it's impossible! They are just a few little girls, how can they break her chess game! Queen! It must be the Queen! It seems that Bai Min'er is not stupid enough, and she must have confessed everything to her. Originally, if this matter was successful, she would not be afraid of Bai Min'er confessing, anyway, the matter is done, what can she do to me? But now it is different, things have taken a big turn! Now I am extremely passive! Even if Bai Min'er does not confess now, she will mention it to the Queen sooner or later. In this case, it is better to cut off my arm first! It will also give me some opportunities to take the initiative!

Defei bowed to the Queen and said earnestly: "This matter is due to my lack of discipline, please punish me, Your Majesty." After that, she kept that posture.

The queen glanced at her, and it was unclear whether she was smiling or angry in her eyes. The queen waved her hand and said, "Forget it. After all, Yang Qi is also a relative! You can handle this matter."

Defei then stood up and ordered the maid behind her, "Drag the maid out and beat her to death!"

Several maids went in and dragged the maid out by force. The maid begged for mercy, "My queen, I know I was wrong! Spare me, my queen! It was that young master Yang who dragged me in by force, my queen! Spare me, my queen!"

Defei frowned slightly, and saw a woman took a sweat towel and blocked her mouth tightly. She could not make a sound, but shook her head violently, and the makeup on her face had already been ruined.

Jingyi lowered her head and did not look at her. Cui Xixi noticed with sharp eyes that this was the maid who almost spilled tea on Gu Yu? How could it be such a coincidence?

Jingyi recognized the maidservant when she saw her for the first time, and understood the queen's intention. This was to show her goodwill. It was also to give her an explanation for Bai Min'er's matter.

The queen's actions were really quick. In just a short cup of tea, Bai Min'er told her the whole story, and it was very detailed! It was a thundering method. She directly gave the maidservant and Yang Qi to the Weiyuan General's Mansion an explanation and gave Defei a severe warning!

Jingyi lowered her head, but her eyes slightly glanced in the direction of Defei. Seeing the skirt at her feet trembling slightly, she must be very angry! This kind of person never thinks about the fact that he hurt others first, but only thinks that his plan failed, so he holds a grudge against others! Such a person is really dangerous and hateful!

When Concubine De saw the maid being dragged out, she said, "Madam Yang, take Yang Qi back and discipline him! No one is allowed to enter the palace without the emperor's order!"

Madam Yang knelt down and thanked her.

Yang Qian, who was following Concubine De, was puzzled. It was Gu Yu who came in, so why did she become a maid? And where did the eldest prince go? Why did the eldest brother suddenly appear in Jingyang Palace?

Concubine De turned her head and glanced at Yang Qian, her eyes were cold. Yang Qian was shocked and lowered her head, not daring to move. After a while, Concubine De said, "Madam Yang, take Yang Qian back with you and discipline her well. I have already made the decision to marry her to the son of the Minister of Personnel as the principal wife. On a chosen day, I will grant them both a marriage."

Yang Qian's body shook violently, and then shook again. Concubine De's words were like a bolt from the blue, catching her off guard! Defei explained her intention in front of so many people, and there was no turning back! But, but Defei had clearly promised herself that she could be a concubine of the eldest prince! Yang Qian knew that she was of low birth, and if she married the eldest prince, she would not even be qualified to be a concubine, and she had never had any extravagant hopes, she only hoped that she could be a concubine and always be with the eldest prince. Why? Why did Defei refuse to fulfill even her little wish? After all, she was her niece! Yang Qian looked at Defei in disbelief. But Defei's face was solemn, and it was obvious that she had made up her mind and there was no possibility of changing it. Yang Qian suddenly felt cold hands and feet. It was not even October yet, but she felt bone-chilling cold! Even the blood flowing in every blood vessel in her body was frozen into ice! She was stunned! Where was the lady who smiled and smiled in the imperial garden! The queen's expression did not change when she heard the words, as if she had not heard it. Many ladies and young ladies present breathed a sigh of relief. Especially those ladies, without her, the most beautiful woman in the capital, blocking the way, their daughters' marriages would be much smoother.

Jingyi looked at Yang Qian with a smile on her face. What the most beautiful woman in the capital, what the fairy of the zither, was just a chess piece in the hands of Concubine De! Concubine De's mind was really powerful. She quickly distinguished the priorities and put herself in the right position in this fight. But Yang Qian! Concubine De still didn't take it to heart. For a woman like Concubine De who has lived in the deep palace for a long time, the most abundant and easiest thing in the world is a beauty!

Give it up when it's time to give it up! Now it's clear that Yang Qian's chess piece has been useless. If it is not abandoned, it will ruin the whole chess game! Besides, it's not completely abandoned now. At least she is used to win over the Minister of Personnel for the eldest prince! Concubine De's mind is really fast! Jingyi was beating her drum in her heart. Fortunately, she and Sister Cui found Gu Yu. Otherwise, if she really married the eldest prince, with Gu Yu's simple mind, she would be controlled by Concubine De and have no idea at all! After Concubine De's treatment, the farce finally came to an end. Everyone no longer had the heart to appreciate the chrysanthemums. Fortunately, it was almost time to leave the palace at this time. The queen waved her hand and said, "Okay. We are all tired today, let's go." After that, she drove back to her palace. Seeing this, everyone bowed to Concubine De and left the palace one after another. In the carriage, Jingwei looked at Jingyi. She always felt that something was strange today. How could Jingyi and the queen suddenly appear at the gate of Jingyang Palace? She didn't believe the queen's words! In fact, which of the ladies present at the time would believe it? It was just that they saw that the queen was fighting with Concubine De. She was just an outsider and a minister, so she naturally couldn't say much. In that situation, if she said something wrong, her husband's future would be hindered.

After returning to the Hou Mansion, Gu called Jingyi to the room and interrogated her carefully before letting Jingyi leave. Fortunately, Jingyi and Yu'er were fine, otherwise, she would have trouble sleeping and eating!

Jingyi had a quick dinner in the evening and went back to her room to rest. She lay on the bed, but she couldn't sleep. Today was a day of crisis! I'm afraid I'll use up half of my brain cells after staying in the palace for a day.

"Since you can't sleep, get up and chat with me!" A familiar male voice came.

Jingyi turned over and faced the inside, ignoring him.

Yuanxi raised his eyebrows, it seems that this girl is still angry with him!

Yuan Xi lifted his robe and lay down on a recliner very comfortably, rocking the chair gently, saying, "What a pity, I had good news to tell you. Since you are asleep, forget it. I will sit for a while and then go back. But there is no one to share the good news with! Tsk, tsk, it is really boring!"

Jingyi was aroused by his words, but she was unwilling to get up like this, so she continued to pretend to sleep and ignored him.

When Yuan Xi said this, he was looking at Jingyi's back, and saw that her body was obviously stiff, but she was unwilling to get up. He had to shake his head and said, "Okay. If you really don't want to listen, I will leave. But I am afraid that someone will not be able to sleep well tonight."

After saying this, he deliberately made a sound of leaving. Jingyi didn't care when she heard that he was leaving, but when she heard the noise, she couldn't help but said, "If you leave, I will let Siqin block you outside the door and don't let you come in again." Yuanxi laughed, "Do you think she can stop me?" Jingyi sat up and smiled, "Of course she can't stop you, but it's very easy to make some noise." Hearing this, Yuanxi's face darkened, "I worked so hard to send you the news I just got, and this is how you repay me?" Are you kidding! If there is a noise, it will be more difficult for me to come again in the future! Jingyi sat cross-legged on the bed and said, "If you have any good news, tell me. See if it's worth my attitude towards you being better?"

Yuanxi was not in a hurry, and sat down and said, "Tell me what happened in the palace today first."

Jingyi glared at him, "Don't you know everything?"

Yuanxi frowned and said, "If you say that the water in your mansion is deep, then the water in the palace is bottomless. Yiyi, if you don't have to go in the future, you can postpone the banquet in the palace."

Jingyi lowered her eyes and said lightly, "Yes. After staying in the palace for a day, I felt like I had fought with several monsters. I was very tired. Obviously I didn't spend much effort, but I just felt that I was exhausted and didn't want to move at all."

Yuanxi nodded, "It's good that you know. Any woman who can survive in the palace until now is not simple. The higher the status of a woman, the more ruthless her means! The most unacceptable thing in the palace is kindness; the most indispensable thing is means."

Jingyi felt the same way after hearing this, "I didn't expect that you are so young, but you can see things so clearly."

Yuanxi glared at him, "How old are you? Who are you calling young?"

Jingyi quickly flattered him, "Okay, okay, I said the wrong thing, okay?"

Yuanxi was originally trying to scare her, but now seeing her trying to please him, he found it very interesting, "I didn't expect you to please me? I thought that when we were together, I was the only one who wanted to please you."

"You're so funny! When did you please me?" Jingyi scolded.

Yuanxi raised his eyebrows and pursed his lips, but didn't say anything. When did I please you? I'm always trying to please you. Of course, this can't be said. Otherwise, Jingyi will not be moved, but will be ridiculed by her, saying that she is thick-skinned.

Jingyi straightened her body and said, "Tell me quickly. What good news is it? Tell me about it."

Yuanxi curled his lips, walked to the bed, sat on the edge of the bed, and whispered, "That Bai Fei really found something. Guess what he found?"

Jingyi's eyes widened, "What did he find?"

Yuanxi smiled and whispered a few words in her ear.

After a moment, Jingyi turned her head to look at Yuanxi beside her, and said in disbelief, "Are you telling the truth?"

Yuanxi nodded.

Jingyi turned her head and lowered her eyes, as if she was still immersed in the shock that Yuanxi brought her, unable to come back to her senses.

After a while, Jingyi looked at Yuanxi: "Is this news reliable?"

Yuanxi nodded again.

Then, Jingyi's whole body tilted and fell to the other side, muttering: "This is too surprising? The person behind Yu is actually a merchant?" After that, she lay on the bed and laughed: "The master that Yu is loyal to is actually a merchant! And he is only 17 years old! It's incredible!"

Yuanxi looked at her and chuckled: "Look at you! It's just a piece of news. Why is it so?"

Jingyi sat up straight, turned to look at Yuanxi, and said solemnly: "Yuanxi, what else did Bai Fei find out?"

"The boy is called Si Huaian, from Jiangsu. I have sent people to Jiangsu to collect all the information about him and send it to the capital as soon as possible. The boy is now in the capital. Guess where he lives?"

Jingyi thought for a moment, "It can't be such a coincidence that he lives in the 'Fugui Restaurant'?"

Yuan Xi nodded in appreciation, "Yes. He lives there, and what a coincidence, he lives next door to the elegant room where Bai Fei is!"

Jing Yi nodded, so it made sense that the middle-aged man was suddenly killed.

"Bai Fei is really amazing, he was able to find out these things so quickly." Jing Yi said with some admiration.

Yuan Xi's face changed, "How can he be amazing? He only found out that Yu's family is a merchant named Si Huaian. As for the name and life experience of the merchant, I sent people to find out. I guess Bai Fei's people are still hanging around that 40-50-year-old man."

"You? How did you find out?" Jing Yi was surprised.

Yuan Xi smiled mysteriously: "Of course I have my way. Don't worry, the information I found is absolutely reliable."

Jingyi shook her head and said: "But, the old lady never leaves the house all day, how did she contact him? Through others? This is unlikely."

Yuan Xi was also puzzled, "It seems that we have to find someone to keep an eye on Yu. We have to start with her."

Jingyi nodded, "We can keep an eye on her, but don't alert the enemy. Otherwise, all our efforts will be in vain."

"I understand. Don't worry, I will arrange it."

Jingyi suddenly looked up and looked at Yuan Xi motionlessly. Yuan Xi felt a little unnatural, his face flushed slightly, and he said embarrassedly: "Why are you looking at me?"

"Yuan Xi, I just saved you casually, why are you so good to me? It's not easy to build your power, so try to use it as little as possible with me. And if your power is exposed because of my affairs, I will be guilty."

"What nonsense are you talking about? We have known each other for a long time. Why are you saying such nonsense for no reason?

Such words?" Yuan Xi deliberately frowned and scolded.

Jingyi's eyes were hot, and the tears slid out in strings. Today in the palace, she was already very nervous. After returning, she had been thinking about the fight between the Queen and Concubine Deyang. Now Yuan Xi came and talked with her, which made her feel a lot more relaxed. This relaxation made her feel a little scared and a sense of inexplicable grievance.

"What's wrong?" Yuan Xi saw her suddenly crying and was a little at a loss. He was good at killing people and gathering intelligence. But he was not good at coaxing people.

Jingyi cried and said, "Don't pay attention to me, just let me cry for a while. Crying will make me feel better and less stressed. I won't be so tired."

Yuan Xi looked at her crying with a vague understanding, then stretched out his left hand and patted her on the back gently, as if to comfort her.

Jingyi cried for a while, and felt much better, so she looked up and asked, "Are my eyes swollen?"

"Let me see, no. "Yuan Xi said seriously, "But it's a little red, like a red egg." Jing Yi burst into laughter after hearing what he said: "Hate, I'm crying, and you're still making fun of me!" Yuan Xi scratched his head uncomfortably and said, "Well, I'm not very good at making people happy. Just pretend I didn't say anything." Jing Yi laughed, "Okay. It's getting late, aren't you leaving?" Yuan Xi glanced outside, "It's still early. Stay with me for a while. When I go back, I'm alone, the room is empty, and I feel that the whole palace is cold and there is no vitality at all. Only when I'm here with you, I feel that I'm still alive. There is still hot blood flowing in my body. " Jing Yi said softly: "Don't say that, you still have the Shufei who loves you, although she is not your biological mother. But she only has you as her son, and she really cares about you. " "Well, she still cares about me. It's just that her health is not good and she has been suffering from illness for many years. Today I went to pay her respects and saw that her complexion has improved a lot. I think she won't get sick again during this period. "Jingyi comforted: "Since you are her adopted son, you should do your duty as a son, visit her often and accompany her. Her illness may get better faster. "Yuanxi nodded. Suddenly asked: "Did you meet Yang Qian in the palace today?" "Yes. What happened?" Yuanxi frowned slightly, "This Yang Qian is not simple. It's not just because of her face that she can get the attention of Madam Yang and Concubine De from an originally unpopular concubine. "Jingyi nodded: "I feel this too. But then again, Yang Qian is still a rare beauty. It's a pity that she was abandoned by Concubine De just like that." Yuanxi chuckled a little, but that smile was a little meaningful, "Abandon? I'm afraid Yang Qian won't give up? That woman is very cunning and has a strange mind. You should try to have less contact with her in the future. "

Jingyi nodded, "Yang Qian's mind is indeed not simple, if I am not mistaken. In addition to Cui Moli, the other person who instigated Bai Min'er's actions today was her!"

At this point, Jingyi's expression became a little confused. "I can understand that Yang Qian helped the eldest prince and Concubine De. But why did Cui Moli help them? You know, she is the daughter of the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion, and she should be on the same side with the Duke of Huguo's Mansion and the Queen. "

Yuanxi smiled and said, "Girls' minds are the most difficult to guess. I guess she was wronged in the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion, so she is like this."

Jingyi shook her head, "Although the wife of the Duke of Dingguo and Cui Xixi did not treat her particularly well, they were also good. She was very young, only nine years old, and maybe she was deceived or used by others. "

Yuan Xi shook his head, "I don't know about others, but Yang Qian is a disaster. You should stay away from her as much as possible."

"Have you seen her before?"

Yuan Xi hesitated and nodded: "When I was this age, I was also seven years old. Once I was beaten by the eldest prince and others and couldn't move. I hid in a corner alone. A little girl about my age brought me a bag of snacks with a handkerchief. I was overjoyed at the time. Seeing that she was beautiful and kind, I thought she was kind. After she left, I followed her to see which palace she was a little maid so that I could thank her later. Who knew that I followed her all the way to Jingyang Palace. She actually told the eldest prince how I treated her as a fairy, hugged the things she gave me in my arms, and couldn't bear to eat them. The eldest prince laughed and said that he didn't want it himself. The things thrown on the ground were a great gift to me! "

At this point, Yuan Xi closed his eyes and said, "A little girl who is only a few years old has such thoughts to please the powerful. You can imagine how deep her thoughts are now?"

After a while, Jingyi said, "It's all in the past, don't think about it anymore. I will tell my cousin to try to avoid her in the future. If you can't avoid her, just try to guard against her. Don't worry about me. The most important thing right now is to find out the details of Si Huaian. Also, how did Yu contact him. "

Yuan Xi nodded, "Don't worry, there will be news in ten days at the latest."

"Ten days, it's still that long. Forget it, these days, let's keep an eye on Yu and see if we can find anything?"