Su Jinyao smiled and stopped talking, but she already felt in her heart that Aunt Ma cared too much about her every move? When she was passing by, she gestured to a girl's jaw, and was looked at by Aunt Ma, which was a bit strange.

Aunt Ma said again: "Actually, the two of you are indeed the same age, and there is nothing to walk around." Usually she is stuffy in that small courtyard, and the Queen Mother is afraid that she will be stuffy. ”

Su Jinyao's casual "um" was regarded as a promise, but she always had all kinds of calculations in her heart, for fear that she would accidentally fall into the circle of everyone (tào).

It seems that it is not easy to live in this palace, and you have to be careful to figure out what others say and guess patiently.

When I came to Yining Palace this time, I saw that there was a lot of trouble in the palace than before. It's not that the people are noisy and noisy like a market, but there are a lot of palace maids and eunuchs busy inside and outside this Yining Palace. Some sweep the floor, some water the flowers, and some have to stand in neat rows even if they don't do anything.

It seems that Su Jinyao came here the night before to see such a desertion, only a few people were present, and sure enough, the queen mother rejected the maid.

Walking all the way in, I came to the inner dormitory, where the Empress Dowager did not lie on a phoenix (chuáng) like last time, but sat on a wide carved row of chairs, wearing a phoenix crown and a phoenix robe (shēn), looking majestic and kind.

"Empress Dowager Qi, Miss Liu is here." After Aunt Ma finished speaking, she stepped aside and revealed Su Jinyao, who was following her (shēn).

When Su Jinyao saw this battle, she felt that the queen mother was not as poisonous and painful as Aunt Ma said, but seemed to have another purpose.

Su Jinyao held the medicine box in her hand, took a few steps forward and knelt down, bowed her head and said, "Su Jinyao, a folk girl, greet the Queen Mother." ”

Fortunately, the Queen Mother looks exactly the same as the dean's mother in her heart, and every time she sees her, Su Jinyao is excited. Otherwise, Su Jinyao would never have wished for this kneeling.

The Empress Dowager didn't put up any shelves, and when she saw Su Jinyao kneeling, she hurriedly raised her hand to a palace maid next to (shēn), motioned for her to help Su Jinyao up, and then said with a smile: "Didn't they all call grandmother (nǎi) (nǎi) before?" Why is it that now that there are more people, they have changed? ”

Su Jinyao stood up (shēn), also with a low eyebrow and pleasing appearance, and replied: "The folk girl was originally a mountain village girl, and she has never seen the world, but now that she sees so many palace people present, she will inevitably feel apprehensive in her heart, and she will never dare to be abrupt. ”

"Hehe, it's okay, these are the people who are used to serving me (shēn) in Ping (rì), you can still call me as before."

After the Queen Mother finished speaking, she beckoned to Su Jinyao and said, "My ribs hurt so badly, that's why I asked you to come over and show me." Now I can't sit steadily, and I can't lie down. Two ministers came to ask for peace before, and I changed my clothes to summon me, but now I can't even change into civilian clothes, and my arms hurt when I move. ”

Only then did Su Jinyao know that she dared (qíng) to say that the queen mother's battle was not because of herself.

Su Jinyao picked up the medicine box in her hand and showed it to the Empress Dowager, and said, "The medicine has been made, I will check the pulse of my grandmother (nǎi) (nǎi) again, and then I will watch you take the medicine." This medicine may hurt for a while, but I will always watch over you, so don't worry. ”

"Well, okay, come on." After the Queen Mother finished speaking, she handed her wrist up.

Aunt Ma hurriedly moved a small kang table and placed it next to the empress dowager (shēn). The row of chairs is already large, and an extra kang table is nothing. A wrist pillow was placed on the kang table to facilitate Su Jinyao's pulse.

Su Jinyao walked over and put the medicine box on the table, and another palace maid sent the embroidered pier that the Queen Mother had let Su Jinyao sit on before. Of course, she is not qualified to sit on an equal footing with the Queen Mother now, and giving her an embroidered pier can be regarded as a blessing.

Once Su Jinyao became serious, especially when diagnosing the pulse, she was extremely focused. In addition, she has a special kind of sustenance for the Queen Mother, so it is completely to the extent of full attention.

When she let go of the Queen Mother's wrist, she realized that there were already two more people in the room. One is Gu Xuebin, and the other is the second prince.

When Su Jinyao raised her eyes and saw Gu Xuebin, her heart was sweet, and she was about to smile at him when she saw the second prince also pacing over.

The smile on Su Jinyao's face froze, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, and one head became two big.

Although she abides by her duty, she has never provoked the second prince, but the current situation is obviously that Gu Xuebin has also heard the news. Now that the two of them are meeting together, and in front of the Queen Mother, Su Jinyao only hopes that she will be cannon fodder for no other reason.

Seeing that Su Jinyao's table (qíng) was strange, the Queen Mother turned her head to look at the two princes on the left and right, and then looked at Su Jinyao, and sighed secretly. Then asked Su Jinyao: "How is the poison in the palace?" ”

"Back to the Queen Mother, most of the Gu worms have been removed, but fortunately, there is no sign of laying eggs. The amount of medicine in my pill box is enough to kill the rest of the Gu worms. After speaking, Su Jinyao looked at Gu Xuebin again, and then said: "The Queen Mother needs to be extra quiet when she uses medicine, and I also need to carefully treat the Queen Mother, so I also ask the Queen Mother to retreat left and right, and let the unprovoked idle people leave here." ”

The Queen Mother nodded and waved at Aunt Ma, who promised to get rid of those palace maids and eunuchs.

The Queen Mother turned her head and said to the two princes: "Che'er, Mao'er, you two should go back first." The imperial grandmother is sick (shēn), so those customs rites will be exempted. ”

Of course, Gu Xuebin understood that Su Jinyao definitely didn't want him to leave. But the Queen Mother was not wrong to treat everyone equally, so she asked the Queen Mother to say goodbye and prepared to withdraw.

Unexpectedly, Gu Xuebin was about to leave, but the second prince Cang Qianmiao still stood still, and said with a smile: "The imperial grandmother should know that my mother is good at using Gu, and there is no Gu poison that she can't solve." But the imperial grandmother didn't believe in my mother, so she found a divine doctor disciple from outside the palace, I want to see how capable this divine doctor disciple is, and don't let her make any mistakes. ”

Su Jinyao felt a stalk in her heart when she heard this, and felt as disgusting as swallowing a fly. These two princes are really sick, and they can't pay off their illnesses. In the morning, he asked a large number of palace maids to run to his door with delicious food and fun to kneel to deliver gifts, and now he belittles himself like this in front of the queen mother.

If it weren't for his (qíng) quotient being particularly low, he wouldn't know how to chase girls; It's just that he's playing with himself at all, and he doesn't have any sincerity.

But what is more likely is that all the performances he made to himself are nothing more than what he is doing for Gu Xuebin, and he intends to lead Gu Xuebin to stand out for himself.

Thinking of this, Su Jinyao frowned, but did not speak. Just looked at the Queen Mother and waited for her to make a decision.

Su Jinyao knew very well that at this time and place, she (shēn) was humble, and what she said had no weight at all. Therefore, it is better to wait and see what happens to this kid and see what else this kid has to do in public.

The Empress Dowager smiled slightly, and the expression (qíng) on her face was still extremely kind. Just like all grandmothers looking at their naughty little grandsons, they said softly: "Mao'er is worried about the imperial grandmother, but it makes the palace very relieved." However, Miss Liu had already medicated for me, and the effect was there, so I will summon me again today. As for your mother's ability, I also know it. But she is better at using poison, and this detoxification (qíng) is better than the disciples of the divine doctor. "The meaning of the queen mother is obvious, that is, she trusts Su Jinyao but does not trust the second prince's mother, Yu Guiren. Although this is not yet a clear intention to go to war, it has already divided into different camps.

In other words, the Empress Dowager should be on Gu Xuebin's side; And Yugui undoubtedly wants to help his son.

Gu Xuebin, who had been leaving but hadn't left, also turned (shēn) back at this time, walked in front of the second prince Cang Qianmiao and said: "Second brother, only she knows the emperor's grandmother's illness best, let's not interfere too much for our grandson." As long as there is filial piety, it is natural to look forward to the good of the imperial grandmother, and I believe in the disciple of this miracle doctor. ”

"You believe? Why do you believe her? Could it be that the crown prince (diàn) has been away for many years and has been reduced to the point of being in the company of charlatans? Cang Qianmiao sneered, his handsome face as a god was full of domineering and coercion, and he turned back directly towards Gu Xuebin.

"Hehe, who am I with, don't worry about the second brother." After Gu Xuebin finished speaking, he bowed deeply to the queen mother and said, "The imperial grandmother is recuperating well, and Che'er will retire first." ”

"How can the prince (diàn) say that he will leave? Don't you want to stay and watch more good shows? Cang Qianhui said, chased after Gu Xuebin, and followed him (shēn) and said: "Don't hide it from the prince (diàn), I actually saw this disciple of the divine doctor yesterday sitting alone in the house to test medicine. If I hadn't arrived in time, it is estimated that she would have been poisoned into her internal organs, and she would have been a dead person by this time. So let her treat the imperial grandmother, I don't believe it. ”

Gu Xuebin was stunned when he heard the footsteps, but he just gritted his teeth silently, but he didn't stop any longer, and left Yining Palace quickly.

Su Jinyao looked at Gu Xuebin's back, and her heart was mixed. She knew that it was her own appearance that messed up Gu Xuebin's pace. In this way, it seems that I really came at an inopportune time.

But then again, if you don't come, what about the Queen Mother's poison? Su Jinyao really can't imagine what kind of pain her "dean's mother" will suffer if she continues to endure it.

Gu Xuebin was gone, and the second prince had nowhere to find fault, and the tall (shēn) shape stood in place, probably calculating something.

The Empress Dowager still has a smile on her face, just like watching her two little grandsons snatch toys, and she doesn't mean to blame anyone right or wrong.

But Su Jinyao always felt that the Queen Mother did not pursue it, so she had another plan. If she can really stand on Gu Xuebin's side, then Yugui and the second prince will definitely not be able to get any benefits.

Su Jinyao secretly thought about it in her heart, and found that there were now two factions in the palace.

On one side, of course, it is headed by the crown prince Gu Xuebin, and the queen mother is behind it. But the Empress Dowager is now (shēn) Gu poison, which is equivalent to being contained, so it is naturally inconvenient to act directly.

On the other side is the camp of the second prince, needless to say, the emperor should also be on the side of the Yuguiren. Therefore, it is equivalent to the emperor acquiescing to the second prince to scold Gu Xuebin.

In addition, there are some powerful ministers in the DPRK and China. The teams they stand on are certainly different, and they are also the key to the victory or defeat of both sides.

The Feng family of the elders of the Three Dynasties is the maiden family of the Yu nobles, of course, on the side of the second prince.

General Tuoba Gao is the prince's maternal uncle, who can help him take charge of himself.

At present, the Gu family (shēn) is a family of prime ministers, with a lot of power in their hands, and they have a lot of power in the DPRK and China. But Xiao Cheng'er himself said that the Gu family is still neutral for now.

But Su Jinyao was faintly worried, not knowing whether the Gu family was really standing in the middle, or was they suspected of taking advantage of the fisherman?

If Gu Xuebin and the second prince really lose both, and the Gu family is actually another party, then there is undoubtedly a hidden danger.

Fortunately, the Helian family, one of the two merchants in the capital, has always supported Gu Xuebin, which is a huge bargaining chip.

But the other businessman, the "Tong family", never showed up, and Su Jinyao still couldn't guess what position the Tong family occupied, so she could only continue to wait to see how the situation developed.

After such a secret analysis, Su Jinyao felt that the open and secret struggle between Gu Xuebin and the second prince was really inspiring.

And on the surface, it seems that Gu Xuebin has won a little more power, but the loss is that Gu Xuebin has been away for many years, so it is naturally not as stable as the Yugui people who have always operated and maintained in the court, and the emperor as a backer.

Therefore, the two sides are still evenly matched at present, and it seems that the balance of success or failure is really tied to the (shēn) of the Gu family.

Su Jinyao was stunned for a long time, and she had already analyzed the situation clearly. At the same time, she also secretly made up her mind in her heart, now is the critical moment, and she can't be a bargaining chip for others to contain Gu Xuebin in the palace.

Su Jinyao also found out that Gu Xuebin left just now. It seems that he doesn't want to tear his face with the second prince and show weakness and leave.

But in fact, he also had the intention of secretly protecting Su Jinyao. If he continues to talk about it, I am afraid that the second prince will recognize the relationship between Gu Xuebin and himself, and he can't leave now, but I am afraid that it will be tantamount to putting (shēn) in danger.

Su Jinyao understood that Gu Xuebin must have been extremely uncomfortable and apprehensive when he left like this. He worries about himself no less than he misses him.

But if you don't go, you can't do it, so you can only grit your teeth and make a trade-off, so as not to be grabbed by the second prince's tail.

already had a plan in her heart, Su Jinyao concentrated on preparing to detoxify the queen mother. As for whether the second prince wants to stay and watch (rè) make trouble, or leave quickly, it has nothing to do with her.

Anyway, two people who are not related will never intersect. The second prince is too self-righteous, or it may be (yù) to capture the old and indulge, she just needs to take it step by step and draw a clear line.

However, Aunt Ma ordered everyone to retreat and came back, and when she saw that the second prince was still here, she said: "(diàn), your waist card time for entering the palace is limited, if you are really worried about the queen mother's (shēn) body, you might as well go back and wait first." Once there is good news on the queen mother's side, the slave maid must order someone to report it to the second prince (diàn). ”

The second prince moved, looked down at Aunt Ma, and then looked at Su Jinyao next to the queen mother (shēn), and saw that Su Jinyao didn't bother to give him one, so he walked towards the door.

But after walking a few steps, he turned back and said, "Stupid woman, remember to wait for me." ”

Waiting for you?!! Su Jinyao's heart twitched silently, she really didn't know what to say about this second prince.

If he really likes himself, why would he still do this kind of thing to poke people's backbones in front of him? But if he doesn't like it, what is the matter with that earnest look?

No matter how dull Su Jinyao is, she can see the ambiguous eyes of a man looking at a woman.

However, the second prince is finally gone, and without his watchful eye, Su Jinyao can detoxify the queen mother with more peace of mind. This time to detoxify the Queen Mother, (qíng) shape is better than the last time. It's just that Su Jinyao found that the queen mother has been poisoned for a long time, and some important organs and (xué) positions have some effects, and if she wants to fully recover, it will take a while.

Su Jinyao said: "Grandmother (nǎi) (nǎi) You are auspicious, after this time, you can take medicine to consolidate it and remove all the remaining poisons." It's just that the recovery time is longer, I will prescribe you a prescription, and there is a (xué) position of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment chart, you can find an imperial doctor to do acupuncture for you every day. ”

The Queen Mother said, "Little girl, what do you mean?" Are you going to leave me behind this old woman? Or are you not good at acupuncture? ”

Su Jinyao hurriedly waved her hand and said, "Of course not." I just think that this is a palace after all, and it is too inappropriate for me to be a grass citizen here. What's more, I still have something at home (qíng), my father and eldest sister are injured, and I have to go back to take care of them. ”

At this time, Su Jinyao had to move Su Xiangui and Su Fei'er out as a shield.

Aunt Ma smiled on the side and said, "Since you are here, why are you in a hurry to leave before you have cured the Queen Mother?" If you really don't worry about your family, why don't I send someone to pick them up? You have contributed to the detoxification of the Queen Mother, and it is still okay to reward a house in the capital. Your father and your eldest sister will come and live together. ”

Su Jinyao's heart was cold when she heard this, she understood that this was Aunt Ma beating herself with words, telling her to stay and not leave, otherwise she would threaten her family.

Su Jinyao raised her eyes and glanced at Aunt Ma, smiled slightly but with coldness, but said in a very calm tone: "Aunt Ma doesn't have to bother, I'll stay." It's been a long way from my hometown to here, and my dad and my eldest sister are afraid that they won't be able to stand it, and they are afraid that they will make a mistake on the road. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao looked at the Queen Mother again, and said respectfully: "Queen Mother, Su Jinyao sincerely calls you grandmother (nǎi) (nǎi), because your mother is the world, and she is kind to the people, and for a weak grass person like me, of course she has the heart to protect her, right?" ”

The Queen Mother smiled when she heard this, waved her hand at Aunt Ma and said, "Don't say it, little girl, she knows that she is afraid." ”

Then he said to Su Jinyao: "This palace doesn't want to force you to stay, but do you think that if you want to leave now, you can leave?"