Chapter 21: Hypocrisy
And Xun Chang was still immersed in the appreciation of Lu Zhixing's trip and his good expectations for the future, but he didn't know that he had been targeted by poisonous snakes and was about to be in trouble.
Her little trick was just a joke in front of Lin Yao, and she would definitely kill her if she made a move.
"Hey, I don't know what kind of wind it is, but I actually blew the concubine to the concubine's Luoyunxuan."
As soon as Concubine Xi finished breakfast, she heard the palace maid come in and report that the concubine had arrived, and asked her to hurry up to greet her. When Concubine Xi heard that Lin Yao was coming, she was naturally unhappy, but because of her rank and Lin Yao's current favor, she had no choice but to tidy up her clothes and walk out.
"The concubine said goodbye to the concubine."
Lin Yao came to Concubine Xi with Yuanzhu, not to put up a fight, but to step forward and personally help Concubine Xi. Lin Yao had a kind smile on her face, "My sister's gift is very thoughtful, today this palace is just to see my sister, so there is no need to make this big gift." ”
Concubine Xi looked at Lin Yao's mask, and muttered in her heart, Lin Yao had eaten something wrong, and she was so kind, it was better to be careful.
She got up, and then seemingly inadvertently staggered some distance from Lin Yao, and invited Lin Yao into Luoyun Xuan. Lin Yao didn't show much of it, and went in with him.
When the two sat down on the couch, before Concubine Xi could speak, Yuan Zhu spoke first.
"Concubine Xi Niangniang, at the previous palace banquet, Your Majesty looked at Niangniang differently, and everyone in the harem saw it, and the concubine Niangniang was very pleased because His Majesty was able to dip the jade dew."
Concubine Xi's hand holding the teacup paused a little, could it be that Lin Yao was going to attack herself, and she also came to warn herself, is there a notice letter?
At this moment, Lin Yao waved his hand at Yuan Zhu, and Yuan Zhu called out to the door knowingly, "Bring the things prepared by the concubine Niangniang." ”
Then three or five palace maids walked in with a tray, and on the tray were some exquisite boxes, and it seemed that they could know that the contents were also valuable.
Concubine Xi glanced at the boxes, and she didn't understand what kind of medicine was sold in Lin Yao's gourd. Lin Yao sensed Concubine Xi's suspicions, smiled slightly, and asked the palace maid to open the box in front of Concubine Xi in turn.
Sure enough, it was filled with unusual jewelry and rouge gouache.
Lin Yao opened his mouth and said, "These are all small gifts prepared by this palace for Sister Xi Concubine, and I hope that Sister Xi Concubine can not dislike these ordinary objects." ”
If you take out one of these things casually and take them outside the palace, they are enough for ordinary people to spend for a few years, can they still be called ordinary? The smile on Concubine Xi's face at this time was a little uncontrollable, whether Lin Yao was showing off.
"What did the concubine say, these objects are worth a lot of money at a glance, I don't know such a generous gift, what does the concubine want the concubine to do?"
Concubine Xi is a person who understands, knowing that Lin Yao is using money to win her over, and at the same time warning her that these ordinary objects that are not worth mentioning in her hands can also be what she can't ask for.
Lin Yao watched Concubine Xi go up like this, but she also saved herself a lot of effort, but her main purpose was not to win over, but to borrow a knife.
She herself will definitely not come forward to eradicate Xun Chang in this hidden danger, after all, she still has to be her own white lotus in front of Lu Zhixing, and if something happens, she can also get out of the way, and no one will think of her.
"Look at what Sister Xi said, this palace can't care about my sister, and a woman who is also Your Majesty should move around." Lin Yao still had a hypocritical smile on her face, and there was indeed a surging calculation in her eyes.
"My sister has been under His Majesty's blue eyes in the past few days, so naturally she will be indispensable for grace in the future, and she should also share her worries for Your Majesty."
Concubine Xi didn't understand the meaning of Lin Yao's words, "What does Guifei Niangniang mean?" ”
"This palace is in charge of the harem with high power, so I naturally hope that Your Majesty can be stained with rain and dew and spread the branches and leaves for the royal family." Lin Yao took a sip of tea indifferently, and continued unhurriedly, "This favor can't be kept in this palace, but it can't be taken away by people with unscrupulous hearts, sister, are you right?" ”
"The concubine is stupid, and I hope that the concubine will speak out."
"This palace is lacking, I want someone to share your majesty's worries with this palace, this palace thinks that Xi Concubine's sister is very good, and Your Majesty also has this meaning."
Lin Yao's words made Concubine Xi a little surprised, and at the same time a little happy, if what she said was true, then the day when she would take the throne would be closer.
Concubine Xi was really simple-minded, the olive branch thrown by Lin Yao gave a little sweetness, and she lost the ability to think independently and began to warm up with Lin Yao. The smile in Lin Yao's eyes was more mockery, no wonder she had never succeeded in settling Jiang Wan at the beginning, and this kind of thing was disgusted by her stupidity when she was a sister.
"Sister Xi Concubine, I can hear from the Japanese Palace that Xun Changzai has framed Wen Zhaoyi and Xin Guannu in order to get His Majesty's attention, this person's scheming is a little deep, Wen Zhaoyi is not thin on her, Xin Guannu also trusts her, she can still do such things."
Lin Yao told Concubine Xi that she only knew these things after listening to the palace maid of the concubine's palace chewing her tongue. She told Concubine Xi everything that happened that day, and sure enough, Concubine Xi thought of Jiang Wan's injured hand that day and her indignant mood, and her face became gloomy.
Xun is always here, she also knows something, she is not very young but she plays the piano well, and she is honest under Wen Zhaoyi on weekdays, but now she has the idea of competing for favor.
Lin Yao took the opportunity to blow the wind to Concubine Xi, and told her that Xun Chang was in the harem and the danger to her. Although Concubine Xi was displeased, there was no big performance, Lin Yao knew that her means would definitely work, so she left Luoyunxuan on the grounds of sky.
Concubine Xi now has Jiang Wan as a military advisor, so naturally she will not let go of this opportunity, as soon as Lin Yao left, she sent someone to invite Jiang Wan over.
"I don't know what Concubine Xi is looking for a slave and maid?"
Jiang Wan was still recovering from the frostbite on her hands, because the palace maids in Yunxuan had been treating her well in the past few days, and she had saved herself from many things that needed to be done.
"Jiang Wan, you and this palace are in the same camp, and this palace treats you well." Concubine Xi smiled and asked Bishui to give Jiang Wan a treat, and told Jiang Wan everything about Lin Yao's arrival today. Jiang Wan was not very interested in this, thinking of the white-eyed wolf that Xun was always there, she could make one less trip to the muddy waters of the harem.
However, Lin Yao will definitely not let herself go, she has to seize the opportunity to leave this ghost place, she lives in fear every day, she will die suddenly sooner or later.
Jiang Wan's bad thoughts came up, she took a bite of dim sum, drank a sip of tea, and said slowly, "Niangniang really believes in Lin Guifei's overtures?" ”
"Huh?"
"Niangniang thinks that Concubine Lin really wants to be a sister with you and share the power of the harem and the grace of His Majesty?"
After Concubine Xi heard Jiang Wan's words, she stopped talking, she really didn't believe it, she knew Lin Yao's methods, otherwise how Jiang Wan fell from the queen to the cold palace. said that Lin Yao was kind, she was the first to not believe it.
"Niangniang, do you know why you are just a concubine now?" Jiang Wan raised her eyes to look at Concubine Xi, "It's because you're too easily confused." ”
"Lin Guifei is so obvious to kill with a knife, you didn't see it, Xun Changzai won His Majesty's appreciation, she couldn't sit still, but she couldn't let this matter get contaminated with herself, so she set the target on you who had signs of favor."
Concubine Xi listened to Jiang Wan's words at this time, and felt that Jiang Wan was correct, and her eyes looking at Jiang Wan unconsciously brought worship. With Jiang Wan's help, he is not afraid that he can't fight Lin Yao's woman.
"What do you mean to say that Lin Yao let the palace take action except for Xun Chang, but if this matter is exposed, the blame will all belong to the palace, and she chose to do it all."
"Exactly, so she got rid of two competitors at once."
Jiang Wan said this firstly to remind Concubine Xi, but also because Concubine Xi and Lin Yao would have nothing to do with her, so she could feel free for a while and think about how she would leave the palace.
"Jiang Wan didn't see you so smart before, and I can't help but wonder how you were brought down by Concubine Lin." Concubine Xi was mentioned by Jiang Wan and praised her intelligence, and the second half of the sentence was just mentioned casually.
Jiang Wan was stunned, and then chuckled, if the original owner was as smart as her, he would not end up in a miserable death. "Concubine Lin, she's just more ruthless."
Concubine Xi was confused but didn't continue to ask, and then sent Jiang Wan away.
Jiang Wan returned to his side courtyard, looked at the sky full of stars, looked at the palace wall outside Luoyun Xuan, and whispered, "Is this really so worth remembering?" ”
I don't know who this is said to, maybe to all the people in this palace, maybe to those who want to be here.
In the dark, someone was watching her standing quietly in the courtyard, and then turned around and disappeared into the night. Lu Zhixing in the study unexpectedly looked at the lights at this time, and his eyes reflected by the firelight had an emotional flow that others could not see.
A few days later, Jiang Wan had not heard the news about Xun Chang's presence, and it seemed that Concubine Xi did not attack her. Lin Yao was about to jump on his feet, and took out a generous gift but didn't receive the desired return.
Jiang Wan thought that she would be able to clean up for a few days, but Concubine Xi came to her side courtyard again.
"Concubine Xi."
"I haven't seen any action from Your Majesty in the palace in the past few days, and the horseshoe cake sent by you has also been returned, saying that Your Majesty can't eat it in the past few days."
Jiang Wan rolled his eyes in his heart, what happened to Lu Zhixing's big pig's trotters and had a hairball relationship with her, it's good that he is dead, it's just that he is on fire, as for being so nervous.
Seeing that Jiang Wan didn't move, Concubine Xi bluntly said that she was here to ask Jiang Wan if she knew what Lu Zhixing liked. Jiang Wan does know, but Concubine Xi also has to come up with some benefits.
"Concubine Xi, you have to take out something to exchange with me?"