"There are a lot of things in the kitchen to cool off, because the princess is sick, and His Majesty has ordered that everything in the palace must be on the princess's side first, so it is still very rich. What do you like to eat, Miss? The slave maid has also been in the kitchen for a few days, so I will take it for you, young lady......" Xiao Man hurriedly said to Mu Qing.

When Mu Qingge heard Xiao Man say that Emperor Shang Jing had specially ordered everything to satisfy Princess Rou'an first, he was stunned for a moment, Emperor Shang Jing did this, did he really feel sorry for Princess Rou'an? Or did it happen on purpose to show others?

"Just the mung bean smoothie, I'm sorry for you." Mu Qingge smiled at Xiao Man.

"It's all what slaves and maids should do, how can Miss say it's troublesome?" Xiao Man was a little flattered, "Does Miss like to be sweet or not so sweet?" ”

"It doesn't have to be too sweet." Mu Qingge continued to smile good-naturedly, "It's too sweet, it's greasy." ”

"Okay, Miss, you wait, the slave will go and get the smoothie......" Xiao Man ran away with great interest.

Not long after Mu Qingge went back, Xiao Man took a smoothie and brought it over, Mu Qingge tasted it, it tasted good, obviously he really put his heart into it. But Mu Qingge only tasted one bite and put it down, seeing Xiao Man's instantly nervous expression, Mu Qingge comforted: "It's still delicious, but it's still not as good as the queen's craftsmanship......"

Of course, Xiao Man didn't dare to compare this thing with the queen's craftsmanship, but he felt a little embarrassed and didn't know what to say. But Xiao Fang said on the side: "Miss, you can just take a look, of course the things made by the queen mother are delicious, but we can't eat them now......"

"Why is that?" Mu Qingge looked back at Xiao Fang strangely. "The queen mother is not a stingy person, if it is Princess Rou'an...... No, why didn't I see the queen come to see the princess? I remember, didn't the queen mother always love the princess the most? ”

Xiao Man and Xiao Jin glanced at each other, Xiao Fang lowered her head, and no one answered Mu Qingge's words.

"What the hell is going on? Is something wrong? Mu Qingge looked at a few people in confusion, looking even more anxious.

"Miss, the slave maid heard that the queen mother ......" Xiao Fang opened her mouth aggrievedly, and glanced at Xiao Jin and Xiao Man again. Whispered. "I feel like I've been grounded......"

"What?" Mu Qingge exclaimed, looking at Xiao Jin and Xiao Mandao, "Xiao Fang said." Is it true? ”

Xiao Jin and Xiao Man never thought that things would become only. Originally, it was just a very unintentional move. In a word, such a big secret was involved. They know about the queen's mother's grounding. But. Qing Leng also said hello repeatedly, and the affairs of the queen mother must be kept absolutely confidential. Now, the situation has become like this, Mu Qingge obviously doesn't know the situation, should he sue Mu Qingge? Xiao Man and Xiao Jin are very entangled, Mu Qing singers have the handle of the two of them, if they don't say it, they will not be happy if they annoy Mu Qingge. But if it is said, it angers Qing Leng, and they still have no place to die. Xiao Jin and Xiao Man suddenly felt that it was only a few hours, how could it have become the same situation as before? All at once he fell from heaven to hell.

"It seems to be true...... Mu Qingge sighed, seeing that Xiao Man and Xiao Jin didn't speak, he didn't get angry, but was a little sad, and said, "No wonder Qing Leng has been stopping me and not letting me go, it turns out that it's because of this...... But do you know why the queen was grounded? ”

Xiao Man and Xiao Jin were stunned when they heard Mu Qingge's words, one was because Mu Qingge was not angry, and he was so considerate and didn't embarrass them. On the other hand, Mu Qingge was also locked up here by Qing Leng and didn't let her go out. No wonder Mu Qingge, such a gentle person, would have such a big temper with Qing Leng just now. It's just that such a Mu Qingge makes Xiao Man and Xiao Jin feel a little unbearable. They all know that the matter of Princess Rou'an and the queen mother involves royal affairs, so it is understandable that they are grounded. After all, if you are in the royal family, you can't escape those grievances. But what about Mu Qingge, she is not a member of the royal family, Mu Qingge just entered the palace to treat Princess Rou'an, but she was locked up after saving people, which really makes people feel angry.

"Oh, don't worry, I can't get out now, and if you say it, I won't tell anyone else...... I'm just really worried about the queen mother, if you have any news, I hope you can sue me......" Mu Qingge saw that Xiao Jin and Xiao Man still didn't speak, and said to them very sincerely.

"Miss, what the slaves and maids know is really limited......" Xiao Jin and Xiao Man glanced at each other, in front of such a sincere Mu Qingge, there was really no way to be indifferent, and finally spoke, "It's just that the queen mother is grounded, it's true." ”

"Oh, that's the case...... Mu Qingge's face flashed with obvious disappointment, and he said, "I also know, you are all cold people, she must have greeted you, don't say anything to me." I am really embarrassed for you when I ask you this...... It's okay, you go down and rest first, I want to stay quietly for a while...... By the way, Xiao Man, thank you for the mung bean smoothie, it was delicious......"

After Mu Qingge finished speaking, he also picked up the bowl of smoothie, scooped a spoonful and put it in his mouth.

When Mu Qingge said this, Xiao Jin and Xiao Man were even more sad, not only because of Mu Qingge's reaction, which showed that they would never have the opportunity to be reused in front of Mu Qingge in the future. Another point is that Mu Qingge's sadness will really affect them and make them feel sad.

"Miss, don't worry, the slave will go and inquire, maybe you can find out some news? Miss, you also know that in this crowded palace, it is impossible to hide any secrets......" Xiao Man, who has always been cautious, suddenly spoke, startling Xiao Jin next to him, and couldn't help but pull her sleeve.

Xiao Man was very abnormal, ignoring Xiao Jin's reminder, and kept staring at Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge paused with his hand holding the smoothie, looked at Xiao Man hesitantly, and finally said: "Xiao Man, I know you are kind, but since Qing Leng has already said that if you want to keep it secret, this is not something you should inquire." In case let Qing Leng know. She'll be upset with you, and you'll ...... then."

"Miss, if the cold girl wants to ...... me Miss, will you save me? Xiao Man interrupted Mu Qingge's words and asked quickly.

"Of course it will, but ......" Mu Qingge did not hesitate.

"That's it, the slave doesn't have to worry about anything...... Miss, don't worry, the slave knows the measure, if there is no exact news, presumably the young lady will not be at ease, Miss just wait for the news of the slave and maid......" Xiao Man used a firm tone. Said to Mu Qing. And then. And he turned and went.

"Miss, the slave maid also follows Xiao Man...... Xiao Jin hesitated, but still followed Xiao Man.

"Miss......" Xiaofang didn't seem to expect such an ending, and was a little stunned. called Mu Qingge. But I don't know what to say.

"The princess is fine. You can rest assured. Mu Qingge continued to eat the smoothie thoughtfully, and said something to Xiao Fang that didn't fit much with the current situation.

In the evening, Xiao Man and Xiao Jin came back. Said to Mu Qingge: "The slaves and maids have been inquiring for a long time, but they can't find any particularly useful news. I only know that the queen mother is angry because she helps the princess intercede. After the princess returned to the palace that day, she went directly to find Her Majesty, but she didn't know what the princess said to Her Majesty, which made Her Majesty very angry. According to the eunuch guarding the door of the imperial study, he saw the princess kneeling on the ground and crying into tears. The queen mother went at this time, presumably to intercede for the princess, but was said by Her Majesty to despise the monarch's authority. So to punish the queen mother behind closed doors, the princess seemed to have said to His Majesty at that time, as long as she let the queen mother go, she could agree to any request. But what happened later, the eunuch didn't know. I only know that the princess and the queen have been taken away. His Majesty punished the queen for grounding, but strictly ordered them to spread the news. Also, when the queen had just left, Concubine Xian came over with Princess Mingzhu...... Recently, the queen mother has not shown up, and even the subordinates in the queen's palace have not appeared in everyone's sight. Regarding the situation on the queen's side, the slaves and maids really couldn't find out more information. However, recently Concubine Xian Niangniang has been very active, and if there is anything in His Majesty, he directly consults with Concubine Xian, and many orders are also passed down by Concubine Xian, and many people are saying that Concubine Xian Niangniang wants to replace ......"

Replacing the queen's mother, Xiao Man didn't dare to say it. After all, he is an old man who grew up in the palace, knows the stakes, and understands that some words cannot be announced under any circumstances. Of course, when she said this, there was no one present who did not understand what she meant.

"One more ......" Xiao Man hesitated, looked at Mu Qingge, and said, "I heard that Your Majesty has been resting at Princess Mingzhu these days...... No, it's Concubine De now......"

Xiao Man knew that Mu Qingge and Empress Xue had a good relationship, and understood that she must want to know these news, and of course she also knew that Mu Qingge would definitely be surprised when she heard these news. Xiao Man was right, Mu Qingge was indeed surprised. In fact, what Xiao Man talked about earlier, Mu Qingge already knew about it almost one after another, or at least knew part of it. However, for the last one Xiao Man said, Mu Qingge was very surprised. Princess Mingzhu is the princess of Shijian and herself, and it is reasonable that Emperor Shang Jing treats her better. Don't say it's a concubine, it's a concubine, and no one will have an opinion. But the problem is that Emperor Shang Jing did not make Princess Mingzhu his concubine when she first arrived. But at this time, at this time when the atmosphere was very weird, it was a bit strange to suddenly and quietly seal Princess Mingzhu as Concubine De.

According to common sense, as soon as Princess Mingzhu enters the palace, she should be crowned a concubine, and the effect will be much better. But Shang Jingdi didn't do that, at that time, Mu Qingge and Shang Qirui discussed it privately, and felt that Shang Jingdi didn't do that for two reasons. One is the harmony with Shijian, which is not as keen as it seems. But Emperor Shang Jing came out of Xiàn, and he was sincere about his affinity with Shijian, which Mu Qingge and Shang Qirui both felt was true. Then it's the second reason, Emperor Shang Jing really has no interest in the princess of Shijian. Shang Qirui also said at the time that the person that Emperor Shang Jing loved the most in his life was, of course, Empress Xue. Now that Emperor Shang Jing is older, he loves Empress Xue more than before, and he doesn't dare to be interested in domestic draft girls, how can he like that exotic princess? In Emperor Shang Jing's heart, he actually looked down on barbarians like Shi Jian. Mu Qingge felt at that time that Shang Qirui had lived two lives after all. It's just something else, this relationship between Empress Xue and Emperor Shang Jing, he has no reason to be wrong.

But now, Emperor Shang Jing not only grounded Empress Xue, but also named Princess Mingzhu as Concubine De, and stayed in Concubine De's palace every day, where is this the one Shang Qirui said in his mouth, Emperor Shang Jing, who has a deep affection for Empress Xue?

Mu Qingge is not a particularly emotional person, and she also feels that Emperor Shang Jingdi's behavior. It's a bit abnormal. But. Men have always liked the new and hated the old, and they have not changed for thousands of years. Therefore, although Mu Qingge had doubts in his heart. But to Emperor Shang Jing. Still not much hope.

But. In general, the news that Xiao Manda heard was still very useful to Mu Qingge. At least some of his previous guesses were correct. Of course, it also made Mu Qingge even more anxious to get out of this palace, at least to send some news out.

"Thank you, Xiao Man, Xiao Jin...... The news you inquired about really made me ...... Although I was shocked and sad, I finally knew what was going on, and I really thank you......" Mu Qingge thanked him very sincerely, and even used several "really", so that Xiao Jin, who was still a little unwilling, was moved.

"Miss, these are what slaves and maids should do, don't say words of thanks, slaves and maids can't afford it......" Xiao Man hurriedly said, a little embarrassed, "It's just that the slaves and maids can't get out now, and besides, the palace is almost full of rumors now, and no one dares to talk about many things." So, there's only so much I can hear......"

"It's okay, it's already good...... How did you find out? If it doesn't arouse the suspicion of others, it won't be known by the cold girl, right? Mu Qingge asked with concern.

"No, no......" Xiao Jin and Xiao Man hurriedly shook their heads, "Most of the news comes from the kitchen, although the people on the princess's side can't go out, but the kitchen is different, at least food and drink must be delivered every day, so there is always a chance to contact people outside...... We've been in the kitchen for a while, and we know how to get the news out of it, so we won't be discovered. Also, the cold doesn't go to the kitchen like that......"

"It's good if it won't be discovered...... Mu Qingge said in his mouth, but his heart moved, send something?

At dinner, Qing Leng personally came to invite Mu Qingge out for dinner. What to say In order to thank everyone for saving the princess, Emperor Shang Jing specially instructed to prepare a lot of delicious food. Mu Qingge glanced at Qing Leng and didn't have any expression, and followed with little interest.

Seeing that Mu Qingge didn't have much energy, Qing Leng finally balanced a little in his heart. It turned out that she couldn't resist for long. It's like it's a lot of power, but it's actually just a little girl, at most, her family background is a little better. However, no matter how good the family background is, what is the use in front of the emperor? Therefore, Mu Qingge still had to bow his head, because behind him was Emperor Shang Jing, and it was Emperor Shang Jingdi who Mu Qingge would never dare to offend.

Qing Leng was in a good mood, and he was a little better for Mu Qingge, and it was rare that he didn't mix some cynicism in his words. When they arrived at the dining room, Mrs. He was already waiting. Seeing Mu Qingge coming over, he said with concern: "Qingge, how do I see that after you rested, your complexion has worsened?" Don't worry too much, it's too draining. After taking the medicine, the princess is in much better condition, and I estimate that she will be able to wake up at night. ”

Seeing that Imperial Physician He took such good care of Mu Qingge, although he had a premonition in his heart, it still exceeded his expectations. Then he said: "Both of you have worked hard, but it is a great joy that the princess's condition can improve so quickly, and Your Majesty is also very happy, so I specially ordered the slave maid to prepare this table of meals for you, these are all Your Majesty's ......."

"Actually, as long as the princess hasn't woken up, it's not really okay." Mu Qingge didn't give Qing Qing a cold face at all, interrupting her words, now when he heard Emperor Shang Jing, Mu Qingge was a little depressed, and he couldn't understand what this emperor thought.

Qing Leng's face changed slightly, but what Mu Qingge said was also true, and she couldn't refute it, so she could only say with some embarrassment: "Didn't Lord He say it?" I'll be able to wake up at night......"

As a healer, Taiyi He must have understood Mu Qingge's words very well, as long as the patient is not completely out of danger, anything can happen. The reason why he said that before was just to comfort Mu Qingge, but now when he heard Qing Leng say this, he couldn't help but retort: "I just said that it was possible, and I didn't dare to guarantee it...... In fact, Qingge is right, as long as the princess doesn't wake up for a while, she can't really be out of danger......"

Qing Leng couldn't wait to scold Doctor He twice, in fact, in his heart, Qing Leng had already scolded Doctor He a lot of "old stubborn", why are these things arguing so clearly? Did it work? A good meal was ruined by these words, and now I can't eat anything delicious. Although Qing Leng couldn't eat it originally, seeing that Shang Jingdi's mind was so ruined by them, Qing Leng had no way not to be angry.

"The princess is mainly weak, and her condition has dragged on for a long time, so she has been unconscious. In fact, if she can get some good medicinal herbs, the princess may ......" Mu Qingge really didn't have much appetite for the good dishes on this table, and continued to discuss Princess Rou'an's condition with Imperial Doctor He.

"What good herbs? Is there still a shortage of medicinal herbs in the palace? His Majesty hadn't ordered it a long time ago, and the hospital would fully cooperate with any need. Qing Leng was really surprised this time, not to target Mu Qingge, she really felt that there was anything better than the one in the palace? I thought that Mu Qingge was worried that the hospital was unwilling to give good medicinal materials, so he once again carried Emperor Shang Jing out.

Mu Qingge was a little helpless, and he could see that Qing Leng really didn't know. If you want to say good things, there must be a lot of them in the palace. Rare medicinal materials such as ginseng and deer antler velvet must have a lot in the palace. But if you want to say that the ordinary medicinal herbs, the ones that are owned by the Tai Hospital may not be the best. Even, it may not be good. You don't need to think about these methods to deceive and conceal them. Except for special times, those eunuchs who usually procure, those imperial doctors or something, if you want to make some benefits, don't you have to start from these places? People who do business with the royal family know very well that human affection is far more important than the thing itself. As long as you get the middle joint open, no matter how bad your stuff is, it can be good. The emperor has been in the palace for many years, when has he seen the outside world? I don't know a lot of things at all, and it's actually very easy to lie to him.

These are all said by Mrs. Zhuang, and in terms of doing business, Mu Qingge completely believes what Mrs. Zhuang said. However, having said that, Mrs. Zhuang dared to speak so clearly to herself, and she was really a person she absolutely trusted. So, if you ask her for help, it should be okay.

Mu Qingge didn't answer Qing Leng's words, but Imperial Doctor He snorted disdainfully, in the end, he still took into account Qing Leng's identity as the spokesperson of Emperor Shang Jing, and his words were quite polite: "Those medicinal materials in the palace are really not very good......

The words are not finished, but the meaning of the expression is already clear. Mu Qingge lowered his head, and seemed to be able to see a large number of eunuchs and eunuchs being pulled out.

"If there is no one in the palace, then we will go out and buy it......" Qing Leng reacted quickly, and immediately continued, diverting the previous topic, "What medicinal materials do you need, you tell me, I will let people buy them immediately, and I will definitely buy the best ......"

Mu Qingge still didn't speak, Imperial Physician He glanced at Mu Qingge, and said coldly: "It's not bad to go out and buy it...... Why don't I buy it myself? You may not be familiar with medicinal herbs, or I ...... it myself."

"How can I trouble you, my lord?" Qing Leng was a little nervous, and hurriedly interrupted Imperial Physician He's words, "Moreover, the princess still needs your eyes here, although the slave maid does not know medicinal materials, but in this palace, there are many eunuchs and palace maids who can identify medicinal materials, and the slave and maid will definitely find someone trustworthy to buy it, my lord, although you can rest assured......"

Imperial Physician He frowned and said, "Actually, Qingge can ...... alone."

"Lord He, you see the good dishes on this table, but His Majesty specially ordered them to be prepared for us, let's eat first. You have to believe that Miss Qing Leng is a person trusted by His Majesty, and she will definitely be able to handle this matter. Mu Qingge persuaded Imperial Physician He, and then turned his head to Qing Leng and said, "Then you can find someone, and I will go back and write you the medicinal materials you need." (To be continued......)