Concubine Qin did not believe in evil and continued to struggle.

However, as the man in black said, her struggle not only failed to loosen the rope, but instead made it tighter and tighter.

After a while, she finally recognized the facts, and closed her eyes gloomily: "About the crown prince, this palace has nothing to say." ”

"Niangniang, why don't you ask what the question is first?"

Concubine Qin lowered her eyes and was silent.

No matter what the question is, she can't answer it, and in this matter, Concubine Qin will never give in.

Seeing that she was so hard-mouthed, and even had no reaction, the black-clothed man snorted coldly in his heart, unconsciously put his hand on the scimitar on his waist, and warned: "Niangniang had better think clearly before answering, after all, now that Niangniang and the princess are in my hands, if Niangniang can't give me a satisfactory answer, I'm afraid you will never see the sun tomorrow again." ”

"You dare to kill me?" Concubine Qin sneered, not afraid of his threat: "Although this palace doesn't know how you used to kidnap this palace, if they find out that this palace is missing early tomorrow morning, they will definitely search the entire city, under the shroud of the net of heaven and earth, do you think you can escape?" ”

The reason why she didn't shout for help the first time she realized that something was wrong was because she knew that calling for help was useless.

But she knew very well in her heart that although this person had taken himself and Thirteen captive, he would definitely not be able to go far with the two of them.

Therefore, it must still be in the city at the moment.

Once the imperial court is alarmed, they will surely die if they cannot transfer themselves.

"I have to say, Niangniang is really smart."

But alas, he doesn't like smart people very much.

In particular, I don't like enemies as smart as Prince Changrong.

The man in black had deep eyes, did not deny her statement, and continued: "So, I have another set of plans. ”

Ignoring Concubine Qin's increasingly ugly face, the man in black said with a smile: "If Niangniang really doesn't want to say anything, for the sake of safety, I will naturally send Niangniang back safely." ”

"But, as for the thirteenth princess, she will stay in my hands as a hostage, Niangniang leaked the news of tonight, alarmed the court, and the thirteenth princess died.

In half a month, if Niangniang is still unwilling to tell me the secret of Prince Changrong, the thirteenth princess will not be able to escape death at that time. ”

Seeing that Concubine Qin's frightened face turned pale, the man in black did not have a trace of pity, and continued to say slowly: "Now the choice is in the hands of Niangniang, whether the thirteenth princess is dead or alive depends on Niangniang." ”

"And ......" The man in black paused deliberately, and said meaningfully: "Niangniang, don't think about secretly telling some people about this, my people are secretly watching Niangniang's every move, once there is the slightest mistake, the life of the thirteenth princess will not be saved." ”

……

In the end, Concubine Qin still didn't say anything.

No matter how much pressure the man in black exerted, he couldn't dig out half a word about the prince of the East Palace from her mouth.

Seeing that it was over, the patience of the man in black was completely exhausted, and his voice was as cold as ice: "Niangniang had better remember my words, the life of the thirteenth princess is in your hands, whether she is dead or alive depends on what Niangniang chooses." ”

Concubine Qin bit her lip, but finally did not speak.

There was no way she could tell the secret about the crown prince.

If this secret is revealed to the world, the prince will not be able to live.

Concubine Qin was sent back to her original boudoir.

She sat in the corner, her head buried in her knees, her shoulders trembling slightly.

I don't know how long it took, but she looked up, revealing bloodshot and sad eyes.

After a while, she got up and returned to the bed, and reached out to touch the bedding.

She thought that last night was just a nightmare.

But the cold bed and the dirt on the corners of her clothes always reminded her that everything last night was not a dream, but a real thing.

A baker's dozen...... It was really taken captive by the wicked.

In order to save Thirteen's life temporarily, she can't even alarm anyone, and she has to cover for those thieves.

Thinking of this, Concubine Qin couldn't help but burst into tears.

Although the palms of the hands and the backs of the hands are full of meat.

But she didn't have a choice, and she wouldn't choose.

Outside the window, the sky was getting brighter.

Just when Concubine Qin felt that her tears were about to run dry, there was a knock on the door from the outside.

Then came the soft voice of the palace maid: "Niangniang, it's almost time, you should wake up." ”

In an instant, Concubine Qin, who was immersed in her thoughts, was completely awakened.

She paused, then raised her hand slowly, brushing it lightly over her cheek.

It feels dry and rough to the touch.

Those tears had long since dried up, leaving indelible marks on her face.

Outside the boudoir.

Just when the palace people thought that Concubine Qin had not woken up and was about to enter the door to take a look, her voice finally came from inside:

"The palace has woken up, you go to fetch water, and the palace wants to bathe."

Hearing the familiar voice, although it was a little more hoarse and weak than usual, the palace people did not take it to heart, and obediently went down to prepare hot water.

After a while, several waiters entered the room carrying large bath tubs, followed by buckets of hot water being brought in.

Concubine Qin sat behind the curtain of the bed, and no one could see her embarrassed posture at this time.

After everything was ready, Concubine Qin said slowly: "Let's all go down, you don't need to serve here." ”

"Yes." Before leaving, the palace people suddenly remembered the existence of another person, and suddenly asked, "Niangniang, do you want to wake up Her Royal Highness the princess now?" ”

Hearing this, Concubine Qin only felt her heart tremble uncontrollably.

However, she soon returned to normal, endured the pain of various emotions, and said: "No need, this palace does not plan to take her back today, and you will inform the palace people who are waiting for thirteen later, and let them return to the palace with this palace." ”

Although he didn't understand why, the palace man still nodded dutifully.

As for the consequences of not bringing the third princess back to the palace, she believes that Niangniang has already made a decision in her heart, and she will definitely not have a dislike with His Majesty because of this matter.

After hearing this, the group retreated.

There was a 'squeak' and the door was slammed shut.

After they left, Concubine Qin slowly lifted the curtain of the bed and sank herself into the bathtub, revealing only her long hair floating on the water.

It wasn't until there was an almost exploding pain in her chest that she emerged from the water, let her hair stick to her cheeks, and sat with her eyes down.

About half an hour later, Concubine Qin looked outside and said, "Come in." ”

Soon, the palace people who were waiting outside walked in one after another.

After a while, the house was clean and tidy.

Concubine Qin sat in front of the dressing mirror, closed her eyes and ordered: "Change clothes and makeup for the palace." ”

"Yes, what kind of makeup do you want today?"

"Looks more energetic."

"Yes."

Nothing seems to have changed.

Except for Qi Ziruo's absence, everything is the same as it was.

It wasn't until the frame restarted that most people realized that there was one missing important figure in the ranks.

When they inquired about each other, they learned that all this was arranged by Concubine Qin, who left the princess in her mother's house.

I don't know why, but no one has the courage to ask.

So, the matter was put on hold.

At sunset, the carriage drove into the palace.

After returning to the palace, he learned that Qi Ziruo did not come back with him, and Emperor Jin An just asked casually during the meal and did not take it to heart.

Hearing this, Concubine Qin flickered a few words, and soon successfully skipped this question.

As a pillow person, Emperor Jin An couldn't detect Concubine Qin's emotional abnormality at the first time, and only commanded in a deep voice: "Yesterday, you returned to your hometown to worship your ancestors, and it will definitely calm the hearts of many people, don't leave the palace if you have nothing to do during this time, as for Lian Ji, I will naturally send someone to warn her and let her restrain herself." ”

"Your Majesty is going to put your concubines under house arrest?"

Emperor Jin An glanced at her, his eyes were pale: "You can take it as protection, during this time, I will send more people to find the crown prince, and you don't have to worry about it anymore." ”

This statement can be described as extremely ruthless.

As a mother, how could Concubine Qin not be worried?

However, she didn't refute, lowered her eyes and looked at the back of her hand, and suddenly asked: "The prince has been missing for a long time, even if he comes back, I'm afraid that there will be a lot of hidden dangers left at night, if her identity is involved......

"Don't worry." Emperor Jin An closed his eyes and said: "I will definitely deal with this matter, and anything that may threaten the status of the crown prince will be cleaned up." ”

"Anyone?"

"Yes." Emperor Jin An opened his eyes and slowly looked at Concubine Qin, without any emotion in his eyes: "If one day, even you threaten the crown prince, you should know what I will do." ”

Hearing this, Concubine Qin's heart was filled with coldness, and she subconsciously clenched her fists, and her sharp nails sank into her palms: "Concubine understands." ”

She understood.

If you tell Your Majesty about the thirteen captives, Your Majesty will not only not send someone to rescue you, but may also push it in secret.

Because of his self-indulgence, it involves the prince's secret.

Seeing her suddenly, Emperor Jin An looked away and said casually: "You don't have to be like this, as long as I live for one day, you will live for one day, until I am a hundred years later, you will sleep with me, and you will be the only concubine by my pillow." ”

That's what it means to be buried.

Before the death of Emperor Jin An, he will extinguish all hidden dangers.

"Your Majesty doesn't need to say much, the concubines all understand the truth."

Concubine Qin responded very reluctantly.

Whether she is dead or alive, she no longer cares.

It's just a funeral, and she had been prepared for it many years ago.

But Thirteen is still so young......

Emperor Jin'an bowed his head, and when he saw that the hour was almost up, he left from Xingqing Palace.

After he left, Concubine Qin sat where she was, motionless.

The last words that the man in black said to her, she remembered very well.

If the lady understands it and is willing to tell me the prince's secret, she will put a hairpin flower on the dresser and stuff the secret into the hairpin base, and someone will naturally come to take it. ’

'The secret is in hand, the thirteenth princess, and it will naturally return to Zhao. ’

What does this mean......

It refers to her Xingqing Palace, where there are internal thieves.