- It wasn't until the dress she was holding suddenly disappeared that she suddenly woke up, and she was stunned again when she looked at the face in front of her that was so familiar that she had seen it several times in her dreams.

With a tight hand, she was dragged into the inner study.

"Do you know how rude it is to eavesdrop on other people's conversations?"

It was only in the man's rebuke that she finally woke up completely from her illusions and confusion.

"I'm ......," Qiang bit her lip. Whispered: "I overheard it." ”

After digging out a stack of papers from the drawer of the desk and placing it on the table, Cen Chi raised his head and glanced at Xiao Qiang, noticing that her fingers were twisted a little nervously, he eased his tone, and said: "In the Prime Minister's Mansion, there are many news that you are not suitable to listen to, even if you are unintentional. Fortunately, what you have just heard is irrelevant, and if there is a situation like today, you must remind yourself to avoid it immediately. ”

"Yes." Xiao Qiang hurriedly responded. She felt that there was a sense of care in Cen Chi's words. Whether he intended it or not. She'll be happy to hear it, too. So at the end, she said thank you again: "Thank you, sir." ”

Cen Chi didn't say anything more, only took the pen and ink on the table, and grabbed a few blank pieces of paper. The mess is about to go out.

Seeing this, Xiao Qiang couldn't help but ask, "Sir, do you want the maid to help?" ”

Cen Chi, who had already walked to the door, was stunned, and after thinking about it, he said: "I may be very busy in the afternoon, it is a matter entrusted by Shi Gongzi, you prepare some refreshments, and then rest!" ”

"Yes." Xiao Qiang lowered her head in response, and when she raised her head again, Cen Chi was gone.

Walking to the desk to clean up the desktop that had been messed up by Cen Chi just now, Xiao Qiang's chaotic mood gradually calmed down, but her mood also showed a large blank space like the cleaned desktop.

Mr. Shum is humble and courteous to everyone he treats. But in this humility, isn't there a distance everywhere?

……

Cen Chi returned to the stone table in the courtyard, first put the pen and ink on the ground next to the stone bench, and then put the written or blank paper in his hand on the table, and quickly found two pieces of paper that Shi Xin gave him yesterday.

Shi Xin picked up a piece of paper, looked at the holes in the first line of words on it, and said with doubts in his eyes: "Brother Cen." What's going on? ”

Cen Chi smiled embarrassedly. said: "Last night, I patronized the text and made a mistake, forgetting that this is not a copy sample." ”

"I'm not sorry for that." Shi Xin waved his hand and said, "It looks like you should have discovered something." But this kind of discovery ...... It's a bit confusing. ”

"The method of encrypting the content on this piece of paper is called 'repetition', that is, it is necessary to cover it with a piece of paper to cover the superfluous words that obstruct people's eyes, and the real content will be revealed." Cen Chi said. I took a blank piece of paper and folded it.

Shi Xin often communicated with Cen Chi about this matter, and had a certain tacit understanding with him in language. He vaguely understood what Cen Chi meant in his heart, so he just waited quietly for his next demonstration.

Cen Chi folded the white paper horizontally and vertically a few times, waiting for him to spread the paper again. Dense grids separated by creases have appeared on the paper.

Cen Chi took the pen that was placed on the ground at his feet and dipped it in ink, before lifting the pen. He first explained: "The hole in the first line of words was made by me when I tested it, but in fact, the missing words are the content of the solution." Next, I draw dots on a blank piece of paper. Then hollow out these points and make them into a laminating paper, which can force out what you really want to express in this copy. ”

Shi Xin didn't speak, just smiled and nodded.

But when Cen Chi finished the covered paper, he did not dig the ink spots on the paper into holes as he just said, but after the ink dried, he folded the covered paper in half, and then handed it to Shi Xin.

Seeing Shi Xin's puzzled expression, without waiting for him to ask, Cen Chi explained: "From the first sentence that I derived, it can be seen that this is a secret letter that I am not suitable to know, so please go back and read it yourself!" ”

Shi Xin hesitated for a moment, and finally didn't say anything, which was a tacit acquiescence to Cen Chi's statement.

Next, Cen Chi explained to him the contents of the second piece of paper. For a long time, Shi Xin only accepted the results of decryption, never asked about the process of decryption, and Cen Chi never asked about the content of the secret text, but only stripped the layer of encryption that disturbed people's discrimination outside the secret text.

It wasn't until these things were all over that Shi Xin opened the paper bag he brought and poured out the manuscript paper in the bag.

Cen Chi scooped one with his hand, and after looking at it a few times, he opened his mouth and said, "This is a copy." ”

After taking three pieces of paper in a row and comparing them closely, he said again: "The person who made this picture, if he is not a naughty boy, is an extremely powerful person." ”

When Shi Xin heard this, he couldn't help but ask, "Is it difficult to solve?" ”

"It's a bit of trouble." Cen Chi put down the three manuscript papers in his hand and took two more, and after some comparison, he shook his head slightly and said softly, "It will take some time." ”

Shi Xin's eyes moved. The last time Cen Chi said this, it was a long time ago, but these two times had one thing in common, that is, what Cen Chi was concentrating on was the handwriting of that person.

He's really hard to deal with!

Shi Xin was a little distracted, and suddenly heard Cen Chi call him, and then he suddenly came back to his senses.

Cen Chi stared into his eyes, and only after a moment did he speak: "Shi Gongzi, since this matter has made you so worried, why have you kept dragging it out and not telling me?" Yesterday in the small temple, if it weren't for the two thieves who broke in and ran into the guards of the Prime Minister's Mansion, I'm afraid that I wouldn't have known that there were people in the Mansion protecting me along the way, so I vaguely knew that there was trouble in the Mansion, so I came back to take a look. ”

"I know you don't like to be followed, but if you don't let people follow you, I'm worried about your safety." Shi Xin apologized, paused and then said: "In the end, it's because my approach is a little inappropriate, I'm afraid that you will be unhappy if you know." ”

Cen Chi was stunned, and after being silent for a long time, he didn't mention this matter again, but said with a very serious expression: "As long as the materials are complete, this problem will be solved in the next one, and it will be limited to three days." ”

Give your own strength without reservation. This is the most convincing reward.

"I know you can do it." Shi Xin's eyes were a little warm, "But if you really encounter difficulties, don't force yourself too much, and come back slowly." ”

"Hmm." Cen Chi began to sort out the papers on the table, and after dividing all the papers into two stacks of blank and written words, he said slowly: "Now I need to find a quiet place to stay, and I can't chat with Shi Gongzi for the time being." Sorry. ”

"Then you're busy!" Shi Xin smiled and stood up. Raise your arm in the direction of the door and make a "please" motion.

Cen Chi arched his hand towards Shi Xin, then rolled up the paper on the table and the pen and ink on the ground, and walked quickly towards the house.

Cen Chi hurried back to the house. Almost knocked off the tray held in Xiao Qiang's hand, who was walking out.

Xiao Qiang said with some panic: "Mr. Cen, what's wrong with you?" ”

Cen Chi noticed the refreshments on the tray, and quickly remembered that this was what he had just told Xiao Qiang to do, so he paused and said, "I'm going back to the study." Shi Gongzi also went back, you can just put the refreshments in the hall. If nothing happens, go back and rest. ”

"Oh." Xiao Qiang looked at the figure who had disappeared into the study, and was puzzled. However, she also saw what Cen Chi was holding in his hand, and she could probably guess what he was going to be busy for. So I also know very well that with my own identity, I shouldn't ask more about what to do.

After Cen Chi returned to the study, he casually put a stack of papers in his arms on the ground. He put the pen and ink on the table again, and finally pushed the desk into a corner of the study. The floor of the study was suddenly vacant.

He sat on the floor, using the floor as a table, quickly picked six pieces of paper from the paper bag and put them together, and then stared.

I don't know how long it took for Cen Chi to have a new expression on his face. A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, he moved his lips, and said in a slight voice: "Senior brother, these are indeed your handiwork. ”

But soon, the smile on his lips disappeared again. Lying on his back on the ground, he sighed and said, "But what should I do?" Help you or help myself, it makes me embarrassed! ”

……

The new policy of Zhaoguo continued the three-character national spirit of "benevolence, filial piety, and courtesy" in the previous week, in fact, this should not be completely continuation, because these three things are in any era. There is a need to continue. In short, although many good things have been chosen by the new king to inherit now, no matter what some people say about him, it seems a bit faceless.

In the harem, the observance and implementation of 'filial piety' are particularly prominent.

Available today. Wang Hong, the second prince who has always been going to Xiaohuai Palace on time to say good morning to Concubine De, was suddenly absent today. Although not long after the second prince disappeared, some palace people from Huayang Palace went to Xiaohuai Palace to deliver the news that the second prince was sick, Concubine De still went away in person without worry.

This is a retrograde between generations, although Concubine De used to be like a mother concubine when the second prince should have asked her to say goodbye, and went to visit the second prince in turn, but when Concubine De arrived at Huayang Palace, in addition to serving carefully, the palace people would still feel a trace of emotion in their hearts.

Of course, the feelings that can resonate with these outsiders. They must have been involved. I have to say. The friendship between Concubine De and the second prince who usually stays in the palace has diluted the distinction between many masters and slaves. There are still some eunuchs and palace maids left in the court of the previous dynasty, and the new monarch and his family are indeed much friendlier than those royal families who lived in the forbidden palace for decades in the previous dynasty and seemed to have no hobbies other than the body of a slave for fun. It makes them even more grateful in their hearts.

When the capital was rebuilt, the new monarch gathered all the eunuchs and palace maids in the forbidden palace together and promised that those who were willing to go home would never be forced to stay, and they would also give some entanglements to the returning palace people. At that event, the palace people left a batch. The group that stayed behind was either because of the war, their homes were destroyed, and they had to sell themselves on the black market to take the opportunity to enter the palace; Either they are older palace people who have lived in the palace for too long and have become out of touch with the lives of ordinary people. It's not that these people don't want to go home and live a poor but independent life, but they have no choice.

Such a group of people, if they live in an oppressive and painful environment as before, may easily become extremely emotional and do things against the Lord. But they are also poor people, and as long as someone can give them a little favor and forgiveness, most of the time, they will be able to respond to their needs. At the same time, the master who can bring them good hope in life, they naturally hope that such a master can live well.

Just as Concubine De has always taught the two palace maids who are close to her: there is resentment in the stomach of the subordinate. It is also easy for the waiter to be unsatisfied, on the contrary, it can be a give-and-take, a multi-reward.

It is rare for a master to be generous, but a generous master does not necessarily have a generous servant. For the two close-up palace maids who sometimes speak on behalf of their own mouths, Concubine De has always been controlled by her own self-cultivation standards.

Not long after entering Huayang Palace, Concubine De got up and went back.

The second prince's physical weakness is not a matter of a day or two. She couldn't help staying here. The palace people still have to free up their hands to serve her, and the second prince can't rest well. She is not a doctor, she just came to see if the second prince's condition is strict. So as not to miss something.

After returning to Xiaohuai Palace, Concubine De walked to a stone table in the courtyard, sat down on a rattan chair with soft silk wool cushions, and scooped up the table without picking it up. I had embroidered half of the pattern just now, but I didn't move the needle again.

The palace maid Cui Chun came over with the freshly brewed flower tea. Gently putting down the teacup, she saw Concubine De looking at the half-finished embroidery in her hand and was slightly distracted, and after a little hesitation, she said, "Niangniang." Are you still worried about the health of Your Second Highness? ”

Concubine De tilted her head, her eyes moved away from the embroidery in her hand, and fell on Cuichun. But she didn't speak.

Cuichun was a little weak by her seeing it like this, and quickly lowered her head. When he spoke again, his voice was also a little lower: "Niangniang can actually be relieved, His Royal Highness has been recuperating well in recent years, and his body has become much stronger than before." ”

"Hmm." Concubine De nodded, put the embroidery in her hand on the stone table, and then said, "Cuichun, you retreat first, the palace is a little tired, and I want to be quiet for a while." ”

Cuichun hurriedly bowed his head and walked away.

Not long after Cui Chun left, Qing Xia, another close palace maid of Concubine De, walked in from outside Xiaohuai Palace. After she entered the door, she first turned around and looked around outside the walls of Xiaohuai Palace, as if to check if anyone was following, and then she closed the door, and then approached Concubine De and bowed down.

Concubine De, who was closing her eyes and recuperating from her mind, opened her eyes at this moment, and said a little abruptly: "How could the second prince suddenly feel sick? ”

Qing Xia stood up on his own, and took over the conversation directly after ignoring the etiquette: "Because he went out of the palace yesterday evening, as before, every time he goes out of the palace, he will be sick the next day." ”

The expression on Concubine De's face did not mean to be polite with Qing Xia at all, and she said in a natural tone: "So, this time you lost it again?" ”

Qing Xia quickly replied: "The people at the hands of the Second Highness are getting stronger and stronger, and they have brought four people with them this time. The maid followed them to the south of the city, and watched them go to the vicinity of the garbage mountain from a distance, but the maid did not know what they had done. ”

Qing Xia's tone of reply was firm and high-pitched, not only because she was a martial arts practitioner and her voice was full of anger, but also because of her temperament. Qingxia has been firmly using all her abilities to do things for her master, but she has a clear conscience, but even if she doesn't achieve the perfect result, she won't whisper and say some words of pleading that have no practical effect, if the master wants to be punished, she will claim it.

This is also where Concubine De admires her. There have always been only two places for the close servants domesticated by Concubine De, one of whom is responsible for life, and the other is a person like Qingxia who has a good kung fu foundation. Following the death of the last palace maid who was responsible for running errands outside, Concubine De chose the vacancy of Qingxia Dingyu, Qingxia has been in this position for more time than the previous one, and Concubine De trusts her very much, so there are some etiquettes, and they are casually exempted when talking alone.

For this close-quarters palace maid who often runs inside and outside the palace, Concubine De doesn't want to stumble her steps to improve her ability because of too many etiquettes, and break her heart, who is called Qingxia, these two things on Concubine De are more and more liked and appreciated by Concubine De!

Concubine De repeated Qing Xia's reply just now in her heart, and suddenly muttered: "The few times I can find it in the past, Hong'er went out of the palace with two people, but this time she brought four people, which is a bit strange." ”

Qingxia hesitated for a moment and then said loudly: "If Niangniang has needs, Qingxia can do her best, and she can also take a closer look." ”

"No." Concubine De waved her hand, "You didn't do anything wrong today, if you continue to follow to the end, maybe you will be left behind last night, and you will have to be tortured again." Speaking of this, Concubine De's eyes softened, "If you have fallen." I will be reluctant and sad. ”

Qing Xia's eyes couldn't help but be slightly hot when she heard this, and she lowered her eyes and said in a deep voice: "Then Qing Xia will protect her life first, and then go all out to cooperate when her mother needs it." ”

"Don't mention that."

For Qing Xia's oath to show loyalty, the expression on Concubine De's face changed little. She just interrupted these words, and said to Qing Xia in a gentle tone: "I'm here." I will not allow that to happen. Even if something bad happens to you in the future. That will also be a long time later. ”

Qing Xia didn't answer again.

She is not a person of many words, and at the same time, she is not good at taking the initiative to greet anyone, which is different from many palace maids who serve their masters. If it weren't for being picked by Concubine De. Maybe Qing Xia went to other concubines' palaces and would be ostracized a lot. However, she seems to be lucky, Concubine De appreciates her practical nature, but stays by Concubine De's side. She needs to do a lot of things that are beyond the power of the palace maid, and most of these things are very dangerous. The result of this may one day lead to misfortune.

Concubine De picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip of the warm flower tea soup. After putting down the cup, she picked up the half-embroidered piece that rested on the table. Xiang Qingxia: "Look at it, how is the embroidery?" ”

Qing Xia took another step closer and squatted down in front of Concubine De. Then he scooped through the pattern and looked at it carefully, and then said, "Mother." Qingxia is not good at embroidery, so I can't evaluate what kind of realm Niangniang's craftsmanship has reached. But Qing Xia had to admire, because Niang Niang had only seen the original embroidery of the 'Golden Thread Lotus' for an hour, but she could imitate it so realistically."

Concubine De smiled slightly and asked, "In your opinion, how many percent can it be counted?" ”

Qing Xia froze for a moment, and then replied: "The ordinary line shape can reach sixty percent, if you can scoop up the golden line, after Watanabe, you can get about ninety." ”

The smile on Concubine De's face faded, and she said, "Why don't you say ten percent." Just say ninety percent? ”

Qing Xia was not affected by the change in the expression on Concubine De's face in the slightest, and said bluntly: "The original Golden Thread Lotus is actually made by one person, and it is not ready to be replaced until this year. A person's embroidery is like a person's handwriting, no matter how clever a person is, it is impossible to be completely consistent. ”

She paused for a moment before she said, "So it can also be said that the difference in this percentage is negligible. No one can completely imitate the handwriting of another person, but in this world. There are still a lot of forgeries that have not been discovered! ”

"Hehehe." Concubine De suddenly smiled heartily, and after laughing, she praised Qingxia: "Maybe you didn't mean it, but I listen to what you said." ”

Qing Xia whispered with some embarrassment: "The maid didn't think about it so much just now, she just said whatever she thought." ”

"I can hear you." Concubine De nodded, and after removing her smile, she sighed a little worriedly: "Golden thread, can you get it as scheduled?" ”

Qing Xia raised her head slightly, although she didn't speak. But a wave has surged in my heart.

Listening to Concubine De's tone, the whereabouts of the golden thread have been determined, and it is only a matter of time before she gets it.

But this is something related to the dignity and mission of the mysterious unit in the Yulin Army, that is, a forbidden item. Since ten years ago, the first gold thread was produced, and it was taken away by Ouchi. Although the method of making gold wire has been retained in the original production of zuò, it has never been reproduced.

Even if this Concubine De has a wide range of hands, the result of reproducing this kind of gold thread without permission is likely to implicate the three clans. Thinking of the identity of the owner of the zuò shop and what could make him take such a risk, Qing Xia only felt that his brain was suddenly very insufficient.

"What are you thinking?" Suddenly there was Concubine De's voice in his ears.

Qing Xia was stunned, and then said without a trace of concealment: "The maid is confused, the qualified and capable private gold thread production is only one in Kyoto." But judging by the identity of that family. The result of this is likely to be self-defeating. ”

Concubine De laughed lukewarmly and said, "You're right, otherwise I wouldn't have gone back and forth to ask her for a few times, and she excused herself with excuses." But at the end of the day. The risk of doing this can implicate the three clans, the upper parents, and the lower heirs, no wonder I said that I wanted to help the girl in her family say a royal family, and she gritted her teeth and refused. ”

Qing Xia couldn't help but ask: "But listening to what Niangniang just said, it seems that she will agree to Niangniang's request when she is nearby?" ”

"Because Wanjia is going to have an accident, she may ask me, but I don't know if I can catch up." A cold smile appeared at the corner of Concubine De's mouth, "If you want something, you have to give something, and when an indecisive person is facing a desperate situation." Often I would rather struggle and breathe than die a happy death. ”

……

When the scorching spring sun leaned against the mountains of Tianxi, the brilliance faded, and became like a red-hot iron ball, sitting in the courtyard of Xiaohuai Palace for half an afternoon, when the last leaf of the golden thread lotus on the brocade in his hand was embroidered, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the courtyard.

The footsteps were broken. It was clearly the sound of a woman walking. But it's not as submissive as the palace maid walking, with a kind of lord style of her own.

didn't see him, Concubine De could vaguely guess who the other party was in her heart. This was expected to happen quickly and unexpectedly. A smile flashed in Concubine De's quiet eyes, and she slowly put the embroidery pattern in her hand back on the table next to her, and then leaned back on the cushioned rattan chair relaxedly.

Immediately after, footsteps from outside the courtyard entered the courtyard. stopped at a position where Concubine De was still a few feet away, and there was a 'bang' sound. It was the sound of a knee hitting a slate on the ground. There was a determination in the dull voice, but the kneeling man did not make any sound.

Concubine De slowly opened her eyes, and in an instant, a look of surprise appeared in her eyes. Teng stood up from the rattan chair and said in a lost voice: "Sister Zheng, what's wrong?" Get up quickly, it's cold on the ground. ”

That was true of her words. But she didn't go over and pick up the woman with slightly messy sideburns who was kneeling on the ground.

It was only after the air seemed to freeze for a moment that Qing Xia, the close palace maid standing beside her, walked over. He lifted the woman up.

The fine sweat on the woman's forehead had not yet dried, a few strands of messy hair were wet with sweat, and her eyes were slightly red and swollen, which should have been crying just now.

This woman is the wife of the official book, Zheng. But compared to the identity of the head of the Wanshang Shu's family, she has another identity that would be more glorious when she says it, that is, the hostess of the weaving workshop that once provided clothes for the masters of Ouchi.

The deeds of women doing business and standing alone have set off a trend since the granddaughter of Ye Daorong's family became famous in the business world at the age of 20 more than ten years ago. There is only one daughter among the heirs of the Zheng family, so it is not particularly strange for the Zheng family to take on such an important property as the Zheng family.

However, today, for the sake of her husband's family, even if the Zheng family no longer wants to risk her mother's share of the industry, she has to go through this experience.

"Concubine De." Zheng, who had been silent for a long time, finally opened his mouth with difficulty, and while slowly taking out a thing wrapped tightly in a brocade from his arms, he said in a deep voice: "A new delicate silk thread has just been produced in the workshop, and I remembered that the pattern of the new embroidery of the mother was exactly one thread short, so I hurriedly sent it." ”

……

When the sunset was only halfway down to the Tianxi Mountain Range, the Zheng family left the courtyard of Xiaohuai Palace.

She is a frequent visitor to Xiaohuai Palace, so the restrictions on entry and exit are not so cumbersome and harsh, but the difference between respect and inferiority is always to be kept, and her personal maid is always not allowed to enter the hospital.

Out of the courtyard, Zheng's close-fitting maid Ah Yu, who was guarding outside the courtyard, hurriedly approached and grabbed Zheng's right arm.

The soles of Zheng's feet were indeed a little vain, and thinking back to the conversation with Concubine De in the quiet courtyard of Xiaohuai Palace just now, she not only felt a sense of detachment after strong pressure, but also a sense of irritability in her heart.

The woman's words made her dare not show any annoyance on her face in front of her, but when she thought about it afterwards, the more she thought about it, the more she felt anxious and angry.

As the only daughter of the Zheng family and the hostess of the Wan family, today is the first time to bend her knees and beg for someone. But this time the knee bending made her feel like she was bent over.

Ah Yu is the maid ring brought from her mother's family when the Zheng family married into the Wan family. From the girl in the boudoir to marrying into the Wan family, Xiao Yu has served the Zheng family for more than ten years, and she is still unwilling to marry an old girl, the sense of dependence and trust between the master and the servant is no less than that of sisters with different surnames, and the content of private conversations is less than a lot of etiquette.

Seeing that Zheng's face was different, Ah Yu didn't seem to be very happy, and remembered the reason why Zheng entered the palace in a hurry, so she asked in a low voice, "Miss, but things are not going well?" ”

Although the Zheng family has been married for many years, Ah Yu is still used to calling her Miss as she did when she accompanied her in the boudoir in the Zheng family. However, this kind of title, which seems a bit awkward in the eyes of her husband's family, can indeed make Zheng's mind more cheerful, and it also reminds her that Ah Yu is a maid brought out of her mother's family, and she is always a little different from the group of girls in her husband's family.

"How can it not be smooth." Zheng said impatiently: "She asked me for that thing a few times, and as soon as I scooped it out, she had to accept it immediately." ”

Ah Yu breathed a sigh of relief, and wondered: "Why does Miss still look very worried?" ”

"Concubine De...... This person may not be the kind of person who will help you do things after receiving benefits. Zheng sighed shallowly. said: "If the result is really so bad, I have no choice, who told her identity to be there, but I have rejected her many times before!" ”

There was a pessimistic feeling in Zheng's words, and Ah Yu immediately argued after hearing it: "Even if she has become a queen now, that kind of thing is not something she says she wants, and we can give it!" She was clearly embarrassed by the young lady. Even if you give her what she wants. You don't have to offend her, and it doesn't necessarily have a better result than offending her. ”

"How could I not know this?" Zheng shook his head a little weakly, and said slowly: "But it's come to an end. There is only some hope left for this one. If the master is finished, our Zheng family will also follow the decline of the court, who makes me just a woman. ”

Ah Yu fell silent when he heard this. After a few moments, she asked again, "Miss." In fact, Ah Yu has always wanted to ask you, why do you think that the master will definitely be imprisoned this time? The results are not yet available. You rushed to the palace to beg that woman, did you underestimate the master, but let that woman take advantage. ”

Zheng suddenly stopped, and she looked around. Then he said to Ah Yu in a slight voice: "Because by now, I can almost be sure that this time the master was tricked by others." And it was the emperor and his third brother who were weaving the web! Maybe the old man shouldn't have been promoted to the secretary of the ministry at all, this is the bait on the hook. It can be seen from this that Gao Yu, the servant of the ministry who the old man often praises, is such a shrewd person. He is the top three jinshi in the previous dynasty, but he has been willing to be the master's deputy, and all the benefits and merits are draped on the master's body, but in fact, the hook that hangs the master is tighter and tighter......"

Having said this, Zheng's face became ugly, and the depression in her heart became heavier. When she found that her husband was tied by two sets of rope nooses inside and outside, even if she could distinguish the veins of the noose, she was powerless to untie the knots of the rope.

I had to temporarily stop the chaotic thoughts in my heart, and I had to concentrate all my mental energy on the only way out. Zheng pursed his lips tightly. swallowed the next half of the words back into his stomach, and then turned to Ah Yu and said: "If I don't enter the palace in advance, and wait for the results from the master's side to come out, my actions will not be able to avoid suspicion like now." It was the worst-case scenario, but I had to plan for it early. If the master is really fine, then it is better, even if I make an extra trip, I will not lose anything. ”

Ah Yu nodded in understanding. But when one of the problems was smoothed out, another one that she had been worried about came up again.

"But what about the line? If you send it out, you can't scoop it back, and I don't think that woman will be kind. When Ah Yu spoke, the worried look in his eyes was revealed.

"That line, naturally, is fake." Speaking of this, Zheng snorted coldly, "I've been planning since the first time she asked me for that thing. A copy was forged in case it was needed. The color and texture of the gold thread given to her just now are almost the same as the real thread, but after only three months have passed, the truth and falsehood will naturally be visible. Even if there is really trouble in the future, it will be wrapped along that thread and will not be used as evidence for conviction. It doesn't get in the way. ”

"Miss is smart." Ah Yu breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, and at the same time praised sincerely.

There was still no joy on Zheng's face, after all, this little trick didn't have much effect on the overall situation. If she goes back at this moment and gets the news that the master has been convicted, then it seems that there is no point in her doing more preparations for the future.

"It's better if the lord is fine." Sighing heavily, Zheng said gloomily: "If the matter is really expected by me, I only hope that Concubine De can leave some virtue in the fact that I often come to the palace to chat with her." Help slow down the master's crimes. Maybe there will be a turnaround. ”

Ah Yu said with some disbelief: "That woman, does she have such great ability?" ”

"Among the concubines in the palace, she is the only one who can blow the wind on the emperor's pillow." Zheng suddenly smiled. However, there was a hint of contempt in her smile, "I didn't put my hopes on her, as long as I can delay the official sentence, maybe my previous preparations can take effect." ”

……

Watching Wan Shangshu's wife walk away with her personal maid ring, Qing Xia, who was lying on the roof, slid down to the ground against a wall and walked towards Concubine De, who was still sitting on a wicker chair.

Concubine De glanced at her sideways and said casually, "What did you hear?" ”

"Neither of them said anything good, and the maid felt that the sincerity of their trip was weak, and I am afraid that there was a problem with the things they sent." Qing Xia paused and then said, "Niangniang, why didn't you agree with me just now to listen to what they had to say?" ”

Concubine De said indifferently: "You just listened to a few words from a distance, and you know that the two of them are restless, why should you listen to those words anymore to pollute my ears and mess with my mood." ”

"It's the slave's fault." Qingxia hurriedly bent down, and after getting up, she asked, "But isn't Niangniang worried that they may have bad intentions?" ”——

(To be continued)