Chapter 141: The Queen Lures the Wolf into the House
Think about it day and dream night night. This is not true at all.
On the night that Liang Yuexin left Kunning Palace, the queen had a nightmare.
She dreamed that Xue Qiao came to her for revenge covered in blood.
His hands were around her neck, and she was almost out of breath.
The queen woke up in terror, her forehead covered with sweat.
"Someoneβ" shouted the queen when she awoke.
Ina hurried in.
"Queen Mother, what are your orders?"
"Quick, light all the candles." The room was too dark, and the queen was scared.
"Yes, sissy."
Ina quickly lit all the candles in the room.
Looking at the candlelight, the queen eased her breath a little, and seemed not so scared.
It was already the middle of the night, and Ina was already asleep, and she couldn't help but fall asleep. After a while, he asked, "Do you have any other instructions?" β
"If you don't leave, stay here, don't leave." The Empress had no intention of letting Ina go.
"Yes, sissy." Ina responded with her mouth, but in her heart she was 10,000 unwilling.
For several nights, the queen had nightmares. I slept with a candle lit every night, and I had to be accompanied by Ina.
The queen didn't sleep well, and Ina didn't sleep peacefully, and she was miserable.
In the side hall, Qiushui approached Liang Yuexin with a smile.
"Little Lord, it's really as you expected, the queen has nightmares. Named Ina waited on the ground without leaving an inch. Even Ina can't sleep, so she complains. β
Liang Yuexin snorted coldly and said, "She has a ghost in her heart, so naturally she can't sleep." β
Liang Yuexin stood up and whispered something in Qiushui's ear. Qiushui nodded and went out.
Liang Yuexin looked out the window, looking at the white clouds, as if she saw Xue Qiao smiling at her.
Xue Qiao, you wait, Sister Xin will be able to avenge you soon.
Ina had just arrived at the Imperial Dining Room to retrieve the tonic for the Queen. On the road, I saw two palace maids discussing something. She didn't have the heart to eavesdrop, but every word fell into her ears.
"I heard that there is a Xu Daxian outside the city, and his practice is spiritual. By his practice. Any demons and monsters will be subdued. β
"Really? Is there such a tall man outside the city? β
"It's true, someone has already tried. It's really smart. β
Some gossip news is something that palace people often talk about. If it had been before, Ina would have ignored it. Today, however, she is very interested. After thinking for a moment, he hurried back to Kunning Palace.
The autumn water hiding in the dark corner saw it, and smiled slightly. You're not fooled this time?
There is indeed a Xu Daxian outside the city, who is known as a liar.
The people in the palace didn't know who he was. People outside the palace couldn't be clearer.
Xu Daxian is his own name, and he originally made a living by setting up a stall on the streets of the capital to tell fortunes. Xu Daxian not only pretended to be a ghost, but also had a very poor character. When I go to other people's houses, I often steal other people's things.
Because of this, Xu Daxian couldn't get along in the capital, so he moved outside the city.
Liang Yuexin knew Xu Daxian when she was still in Prince Xiang's Mansion, and it was precisely because of this that she indirectly recommended it to the queen.
Xu Daxian outside the city took up a place on the side of the road early in the morning and set up a stall.
It's been three days without business, if not today. There was no money left to eat. Xu Daxian prayed to be able to eat today.
There were many people who entered the city gate, but none of them approached Xu Daxian's stall.
"This aunt, wait for me Xu Daxian to help you take a hexagram and ensure your safety."
"This rich man, I will allow Daxian to help you take a hexagram, and make you rich and auspicious."
Xu Daxian stepped forward to solicit customers, but no one paid attention to him.
Half a day has passed, and there is still no business. Xu Daxian sat in the stall dejectedly, sighing.
Suddenly, a carriage stopped in front of Xu Daxian's stall.
Xu Daxian raised his head and looked, what a gorgeous carriage. It was shining with gold, as if it were inlaid with gold. The person sitting in it must be either rich or expensive, right?
As soon as the curtain opened, Ina stepped down.
Looking at Ina with her hair half-coiled, Xu Daxian guessed that she was the wife of a rich and noble family. Immediately stepped forward and complimented and asked, "This lady, may I ask what I can do for you?" β
Ina's face immediately darkened, and she rebuked, "What nonsense? I'm not married yet. β
Xu Daxian was stunned for a moment, and then explained with a smile: "I saw that the girl has a rich and noble appearance, and you will be the wife of the rich and noble son's family in the near future, so I just called Mrs. in advance." β
Xu Daxian said. Ina's face was different again, and her heart was happy. Unexpectedly, she would marry a rich son in the future.
"What can I do for the girl?" Xu Daxian thought, this distinguished guest who came so hard can't let her run away,
Ina then remembered what was going on, cleared her throat and asked, "You are Xu Daxian?" β
"Exactly down there."
Ina looked around and whispered in Xu Daxian's ear, "My master wants to find you to exorcise ghosts." β
There's really business coming! The maid is also dressed so beautifully, presumably the master's family must have a lot of silver, right? Xu Daxian was happy, and immediately said: "This is exactly what I am good at, the girl is really looking for the right person." β
Soon, Ina took Xu Daxian into the palace.
From Ina leaving the palace in a carriage to her return to the palace, Qiushui paid close attention.
When the guards searched, Qiushui saw that Xu Daxian and hurried back to the side hall to report to Liang Yuexin.
"Xu Daxian was really taken into the palace by the queen?" Liang Yue was overjoyed.
"Back to the little master, the man who entered the palace is exactly the same as the little master's description, you can't be wrong."
"Great, there's a good show to watch." Liang Yuexin smiled knowingly and said, "Let's go, let's go to Concubine Tong." β
Liang Yuexin chatted in Concubine Tong's palace for the afternoon and had dinner together.
Today is the fifteenth, and a few days ago Liang Yuexin heard that Concubine Tong was going to Cining Palace to accompany the Queen Mother to admire the moon on this day. That's why she came.
Sure enough, not long after, Concubine Tong asked: "Sister, my sister is going to Cining Palace to accompany the Queen Mother to admire the moon, is my sister interested in joining us?" β
"It's a blessing for my sister to have this opportunity, and of course my sister can't ask for it." Liang Yuexin has been waiting for Concubine Tong's words for a long time.
So, Concubine Tong and Liang Yuexin took a sedan chair to the direction of Cining Palace.
From Jingren Palace to Cining Palace, the middle is through Kunning Palace.
When she was about to arrive at Kunning Palace, Liang Yuexin proposed: "Sister, call the queen too." If the Queen Mother saw the queen, she would be even happier. β
Liang Yuexin said so. Concubine Tong is naturally not easy to refuse. He nodded his head. Then he said to Hailan: "You go to report to the Queen Mother first, and we will go after receiving the Queen."
"Yes, sissy." Hailan responded, and set off for Cining Palace first.
This is the time when the queen is busiest and nervous.
Because Xu Daxian has already set up a formation. Prepare the practice.
In Xu Daxian's words, demons and monsters like to come out on the night of the full moon, and tonight is a good time to catch it.
The Empress was convinced of this. He had already instructed the palace people to obey Xu Daxian's dispatch and prepare everything Xu Daxian needed.
Xu Daxian is so happy. I really didn't expect that the master of that maid was the current queen. What a rich man. The remuneration given to him is 100 times that of ordinary business. And this palace is full of gold, and there must be gold everywhere. Grab some before leaving. He doesn't have to worry about it in his life.
Because the Queen Mother has already been dated, it is not good to let the Queen Mother wait for a long time. Concubine Tong didn't let people pass it on, and went directly to the palace with Liang Yuexin to find the queen.
At this time, Xu Daxian was pretending to be pretending. With words in his mouth, he wielded a peachwood sword. Then he shouted: "The monster is here!" Then the peachwood sword pointed forward.
Just as Concubine Tong and Liang Yuexin came in, the peachwood sword pointed at Concubine Tong, which startled Concubine Tong.
"Bold! Dare to be rude to Concubine Tong? Liang Yuexin immediately shouted.
Hearing that the person in front of him was a mother, Xu Daxian was so frightened that he hurriedly knelt down.
The queen frowned and stepped forward to ask, "Why are you here?" β
Concubine Tong then remembered the purpose of coming, and saluted and said: "The concubine and Sister Liang plan to accompany the Queen Mother to enjoy the moon in Cining Palace, I don't know if the Queen is free to go together?" β
What month is it? Now it's hard to catch demons. The queen waved her hand and refused: "The palace is busy." I won't go. Ina, send-off. β
"Yes, Queen." Ina hurriedly stepped forward and made a "please" gesture towards Concubine Tong and Liang Yuexin.
"The concubine retired."
Before leaving, Concubine Tong also glanced at Xu Daxian with a look of disgust.
How could anyone in the queen's palace be doing it? It's also unseemly. Along the way, Concubine Tong was thinking about the scene she saw in Kunning Palace, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt that the queen's approach was outrageous.
"I heard that the queen has often had nightmares recently, but I didn't expect to invite someone to Kunning Palace to do it. This is the Imperial Palace. Qiushui muttered quietly. It seems that it was unintentional, but it was intentionally said to Concubine Tong.
Liang Yuexin never said a word from beginning to end. She just intentionally or unintentionally paid attention to Concubine Tong's reaction. Seeing that Concubine Tong's face was wrong, she must have been disgusted with the queen's actions, right?
The Queen Mother has been sitting in the courtyard and waiting for a long time.
"The concubine asks the Queen Mother for peace."
Concubine Tong and Liang Yuexin saluted at the same time.
"No courtesy." The Queen Mother glanced at them, and then asked, "What about the queen?" β
Hailan had already come to inform the Queen Mother in advance, and the Queen Mother thought that the Queen Mother would also come.
"Queen, she ......," Liang Yuexin responded. But he wanted to stop talking.
"What's wrong with her?"
"The concubine didn't dare to say it." Liang Yuexin lowered her head and never spoke. It is most suitable for Concubine Tong to say this. She was afraid that Concubine Tong would cover her and not say anything, so she started just now, presumably the Queen Mother must have to let Concubine Tong say it.
Sure enough, as Liang Yuexin expected, the Queen Mother looked at Concubine Tong and asked, "Concubine Tong, you say." What the hell happened to the Queen? β
"Back to the Queen Mother, the queen invited a man who looked like a mage to practice in Kunning Palace."
"What?" The Queen Mother slapped the table and immediately stood up.
The most hated thing in the queen mother's life is superstitious behavior, and palace people are not allowed to participate in this kind of thing. The queen actually brought people into the palace to do it? The Queen Mother suppressed her anger and ordered Concubine Tong to explain in detail.
Concubine Tong was very obedient and said 1510. also described that Xu Daxian as full of flesh, not like a good person. also said that the queen believed in her and listened to him for everything.
Liang Yuexin gasped, she really didn't expect that Concubine Tong also hated the queen deeply. After Concubine Tong's description with such oil and vinegar, the rest of the things are much easier.
It turned out that Concubine Tong, who didn't seem to participate in the fight, was quite desperate when she fought, as if she wanted to push the queen to death. It seems that Liang Yuexin's worries just now are unnecessary. The queen invited someone to do it, even if she didn't mention it, Concubine Tong would definitely say it.
The Queen Mother was really angry when she heard this, and her face turned green with anger. It's just that she didn't get angry because of the queen's face.
After all, the queen is still the queen after all, and she still has to save some face in front of the concubines.
But the Queen Mother didn't plan to let the queen go, presumably because the last time she was grounded was not long enough, and she had to be punished for half a year this time. After all, the queen mother is still eccentric, and the punishment for the queen is only grounded.
Seeing that the Queen Mother was not angry, but suppressed her emotions, Concubine Tong understood. It was very interesting not to mention the queen again. stepped forward and grabbed the Queen Mother's arm with a smile and said, "Queen Mother, the moonlight tonight is so beautiful." β
This is exactly what the Queen Mother wants, she nodded and smiled, or Concubine Tong understands her heart best.
Liang Yuexin held back her mouth and smiled, she really deceived herself. Wait, it's not over yet.
The three of them no longer mentioned the queen, and sat in the courtyard chatting, admiring the moon, and eating snacks, which was very harmonious.
After chatting for a long time, Concubine Tong and Liang Yuexin got up to leave. Suddenly, I heard a commotion outside.
In the middle of the night, why is it so noisy outside? The Queen Mother winked and asked Toya to go out and have a look. Concubine Tong and Liang Yuexin are also not leaving, waiting for Toya to come back.
After a while, Toya went to see it and came back.
"Back to the Queen Mother, it's the guards who are catching thieves."
Thief? Where did the thief come from? How dare you steal something in the palace? Don't want to live anymore?
Tonight was a real unpleasant one. The Queen Mother stood up and said, "Go with the mourning family to have a look." β
"Yes, Queen Mother."
Everyone responded together, including Concubine Tong and Liang Yuexin.
By the time they walked out of Cining Palace, it was already quiet outside.
"What about the thief?" Toyala asked one of the guards.
"Aunt Hui, I have been caught in the Qianqing Palace and waited for the emperor to deal with it."
It turned out that it had been caught.
"The mourning family also wants to go and see it." At this moment, the Queen Mother was not sleepy, and simply went to see where the thief came from, so bold.
The Queen Mother wanted to see it, but of course Concubine Tong and Liang Yuexin were with her. Moreover, they are also very curious.
In the Qianqing Palace, Fulin sat above the hall, and the queen and Xu Daxian knelt on the ground.
The Queen Mother came in with everyone. As soon as she came in, the Queen Mother was taken aback, why is the Queen also here? Could it be that this matter is still related to her? I couldn't help frowning again.
"Queen Mother, why are you here? The son asked the queen mother for peace. Fu Lin immediately stepped forward to help the Queen Mother.
"The concubine asks the emperor for peace."
Concubine Tong and Liang Yuexin also saluted.
Concubine Tong glanced at Xu Daxian who was kneeling on the ground, and then exclaimed, "Isn't he the one who practices in Kunning Palace?" β
Hearing Concubine Tong say this, the Queen Mother also glanced at Xu Daxian. Sure enough, it was the same as Concubine Tong described, and she didn't look like a good person at all. (To be continued.) )
PS: Today is the last day of 2015, and tomorrow is the new year. I wish you all success in the new year! You can have whatever you want. I love you as always. Momoda......