However, Xing Ruolan was deeply disappointed, only to see that there was not a trace of abnormality in the eyes between Concubine Zhi's eyebrows, not even a subtle inappropriateness, but said with a little surprise: "Really? And this kind of recipe? You don't know, the weather has become hot these days, although the Zhihua Palace is warm in winter and cool in summer, but the palace has always been sensitive to the weather, and every time you go to bed, you don't live as peacefully as before. Originally, I also wanted to call the imperial doctor to take a look, but then I thought about it, the medicine is poisonous, so it is better to adjust to it yourself. Eh, who knew you had such a home remedies, did you say it was a coincidence? ”

Xing Ruolan hurriedly said: "Coincidental, of course coincidental." However, the concubine also heard about it, and she didn't sit down, and she didn't know if it was useful. ”

"It's okay, I'll ask someone to try it tonight."

Xing Ruolan saw that Concubine Zhi looked relaxed and happy, and it didn't look like she was pretending at all, but for the sake of prudence, she still asked further: "But after all, this recipe is biased, how can Niang Niang try it lightly?" ”

Concubine Zhi blinked, feeling a little strange: "This rest and cloves are both commonly used in incense, and with sandalwood, isn't the effect better?" ”

Xing Ruolan was even more confused, she continued to ask: "Then it's better to let Ruolan try it first, in case there are any problems, it is better to know in time, Niangniang will wait for the news of the concubine first!" ”

But Concubine Zhi disagreed: "My sister thinks too much, since someone knows this recipe and sues you again, it must be effective." ”

"This ......"

Xing Ruolan's heart moved, "However, I think it's best to hand it over to the Imperial Medical Department to study whether there is anything wrong, and then use it." ”

"Could it be that my sister is afraid that someone will harm you?"

Concubine Zhi was stunned.

Xing Ruolan's eyes were gloomy and she didn't speak.

Concubine Zhi looked a little disdainful: "This palace has never heard of using spices to harm people, and even if the person who sues you wants to harm you, he won't be stupid enough to use this method, right?" If something really happened, wouldn't that be tantamount to suing someone else that he was the murderer? My sister also has too much heart! ”

After saying that, he laughed to himself.

Xing Ruolan pretended to be relaxed and said calmly: "What Niangniang said is true." That being the case, as soon as Niangniang said this, Ruolan was naturally relieved. ”

- The dormitory of the Soaring Pavilion.

"Lan Baolin, how's it going?"

After opening all the palace eunuchs, Linlang asked quietly.

Xing Ruolan sighed lightly: "It seems that it's really not her." ”

"Why?"

"I tried it again and again, and she didn't look like the one who had done it. I deliberately said that someone recommended this recipe to me, and if she really did it, she would have wondered why other people would know about this kind of thing, why they had something to do with me, and she didn't care who recommended it to me. You know, murdering a harem concubine is a big crime, and I tried her like this, showing that the deeds were revealed, and it was impossible for her to not panic at all. Even if she knew that Xu Cairen's affairs were exposed, even if she guessed that the queen sent me to investigate the truth, it was impossible for her not to even reveal the slightest suspicion. I have watched it closely, and there is nothing unusual about her every move, word and deed. ”

Linlang thought deeply, nodded slowly, and said, "According to this, is it really not Concubine Zhi?" ”

"In order to avoid her suspicion, we better return to the queen tomorrow."

Xing Ruolan seemed to be a little tired, she breathed a sigh of relief and rubbed her temples.

Linlang saw it, and hurriedly stepped forward to help Xing Ruolan knead it.

"Is there anything you found over there at the Chihua Palace?"

"The slaves and maids followed Cuiyan everywhere, and they also pretended to ask them for advice, cleaned and tidied up, and the situation in Zhihua Palace was clear, and there was nothing suspicious."

"Alas,"

Xing Ruolan frowned slightly, "Even if it was really done by Concubine Zhi, it has been so long, and she has already destroyed her corpse, how can she leave a handle for us to find?" Let you explore the Zhihua Palace, it is also a last resort! ”

"Ah, Lan Baolin, the slave maid suddenly thought of one thing, the slave maid doesn't seem to have gained nothing today!"

Linlang suddenly slapped her head.

"Oh? What's up? ”

"The slave maid followed Cui Yan to the back court today to see how the miscellaneous palace maids were doing, and there was a palace maid who was sorting the spices sent by the inner servant province, and there were dozens of bamboo sieve baskets in front of her. I saw that there were so many spices, and many of them were very similar in appearance, so I casually asked how to distinguish and summarize? She answered very fluently. The slave maid asked Cuiyan, this palace maid specializes in spices and needlework in Zhihua Palace. ”

"So what? Since she specializes in spices, it's normal to be familiar with spices! ”

"But it's just enough to be familiar with the spices commonly used in the palace, the key is that Cui Yan happened to leave when she had something to do, and only the slave and her were left in the backyard. Maybe she saw that no one cared, so she chatted with the slave maid. At that time, the slave's hair bun was accidentally blown by the wind and was a little scattered, so I asked her to help the slave comb it. She casually said that the hair oil used by the slave maid was added with ylang-ylang and thyme, saying that this would certainly make the hair black and shiny, but if it was mixed with green wood incense and then dripped castor oil, it would not only make the hair oil last a lot longer, but also make the hair smoother. The slave's hair oil was given by Lan Baolin, and it was a family recipe from Lan Baolin's mother's family, and it was not passed on. Not to mention the palace, even the capital can't have it. Even if she is also from Luozhou, there is no reason to know! What's more, the slave maid asked her, her ancestral home is in the area of Yingzhou, thousands of miles away from Luozhou, one south and one north, isn't it strange? ”

"Is that really the case?"

Xing Ruolan was surprised.

Linlang nodded quite affirmatively: "The slave didn't care at the time, but I was surprised when I heard her casually explain that the formula of the hair oil was not bad at all, and even knew how to mix it to make it better." How could she, a miscellaneous palace maid, know these profound things? ”

"So you think she's suspicious?"

"The slave doesn't know if she should be suspicious or not."

Linlang's tone was a little hesitant, "After all, although the slave maid has only met her once, she is really simple in her words and deeds, and she is also enthusiastic about others, no matter how you look at it, she doesn't look like a person who will make such a poisonous scheme." ”

"Knowing people, knowing faces, but not hearts."

Xing Ruolan sighed, "What's her name?" How old is it? ”

"Her name is Chanjuan, she seems to be seventeen this year and has been in the palace for three years."

"Chanjuan?"

Xing Ruolan thought thoughtfully, "Only seventeen years old? That is the palace that he entered at the age of fourteen. But in general, to choose a palace maid, she has to be fifteen or sixteen to be qualified, how could she be a year earlier? ”

"The slave doesn't know. She didn't say anything, and the slave didn't care. ”

"This is easy, just ask the Ministry of Internal Servants. Now it seems that it may really be her. However, how could she harm Xu Cairen? Could it be that she has a grudge against Xu Cairen? ”

"Are we talking too soon? Concubine Zhi is not completely suspicious, why don't we observe for two days first? ”

Xing Ruolan nodded, and said in a deep voice: "In two days, it will be the eldest princess's birthday banquet, and the whole palace is busy, I'm afraid the queen's mind is not enough to spend on Xu Cairen's affairs, so let's mention this matter after the birthday banquet!" That's okay, I'll write a letter to the queen first, and you can take it and give it to the Sauvignon, so that she can present it to the queen again. It's better to do this than if we blatantly run to Fengcheng Palace, at least Concubine Zhi or Chanjuan won't be suspicious. However, don't go to Fengcheng Palace to find Xia Sauvignon, and when she comes out, you will give it to her, you must be careful with your ears and eyes, you know? ”

"Don't worry, Lan Baolin, the slave knows what to do."

Linlang said solemnly.