In the past, An Mingchen just wanted Huangfu Xue to hide under her wings, not to get ahead, not to take risks, he thought that this was the protection of him and his family, but today he realized that he was too naïve before. A lot of things don't happen if you don't want to, and if you don't do them. If others are worried about you, you just stand still and don't move, or even retreat step by step, others will not retreat because of your retreat, but will feel that you are afraid, pressing step by step, not giving an inch, and even having to inch in.

Concubine He is like this, challenging her bottom line again and again, and today she actually calculated that if he didn't do anything, he would be a father in vain.

"I haven't thought of it yet, but I'm going to help you investigate the strange thing in the palace. Maybe you can catch the handle of He Guifei. Huang Fuxue thought of the strange appearance of Concubine He in the afternoon, and a bold idea rose in her heart. It's just that now there is no evidence, she can't close the coffin, and further evidence is needed.

"You want to enter the palace?" Today, Concubine He just suffered a loss, although she was beaten and grounded, but with Concubine He's temperament of not suffering losses, she will definitely find a way to retaliate, if Huangfu Xue enters the palace at this time, no one can guarantee that Concubine He will do it.

Huangfu Xue knew An Mingchen's worries, and did not have the slightest fear, but said expectantly, "I entered the palace to startle the snake." If she doesn't move, I'm wasting my time. ”

"You want to use your example as bait?" An Mingchen disagreed, Huangfu Xue leaned into her arms with a smile and whispered, "I know what you're worried about." But you have also seen the current situation, instead of letting him calculate us again and again, it is better for us to take the initiative, today's father has a saying that is very right, today's luck none of us can guarantee that there will be a next time, Xianggong, we only have peace, I dare not imagine what we should do if something happens to him? ”

An Mingchen was still a little hesitant, and when it came to peace, An Mingchen suddenly stopped insisting, "You can enter the palace if you want to, but you must promise me to let me know your whereabouts at any time." In my heart, you are as important as peace, and I cannot lose any of them. ”

"Okay." On the second day, Huangfu Xue went to the palace again in the name of sending koi, put the fish in the imperial dining room and went to Lan Tingyu's side, she was going to ask him about some things, Lan Tingyu heard that she had entered the palace, and sent someone to invite her early. But people on both sides missed it. When Huangfu Xue came over, Lan Tingyu was practicing calligraphy at the table.

"Sister Xue, was Ping An really injured yesterday? The rumor in the palace is serious, how is the peace, but is it hurt? Lan Tingyu was worried about it all night, for fear that something would happen to Ping'an. Now that I see Huangfu Xue, I can't wait to ask. Huangfu Xue knew that she cared about safety, and pulled her to the table, "Don't worry, Niangniang, the weather was a little cold yesterday, so I wore more clothes with her, but it didn't matter much." ”

"Thank goodness. Yesterday, after I heard about it, I personally ran to the Hehuan Hall and scolded that slut. But I was still angry, and my grandmother told me that I would be more comfortable if you splashed that slut with water. But peace is so small, I don't feel at ease......"

"You...... Did you really run to the Hehuan Hall to scold? Lan Tingyu has always been soft and weak, and Huangfu Xue really can't imagine how she ran to scold people. Lan Tingyu saw that he didn't believe it, so he got up and crossed his waist to show him. Huangfu Xue hurriedly refused, "No need, I believe you are." But next time, you still don't have to be so reckless, now that the palace is in crisis, I don't feel at ease if you are alone in the palace. ”

"Don't worry, I'll take care of myself." Lan Tingyu smiled indifferently. "By the way, your entry into the palace today should be more than just a matter of sending fish."

Lan Tingyu understands Huangfu Xue, she is not a loser. , Although the emperor personally sought justice for him yesterday, who knows what tricks Concubine He will make next time, just in case, she will definitely find other ways to bring down Concubine He in one fell swoop.

"You should know about the strange things that have happened in the harem lately." Huangfu Xue believes in An Mingchen's ability, but there are some things that he may not be able to detect, and with her identity, it is difficult to hear what he wants to hear. Although Lan Tingyu doesn't go out often, he has been in the palace for a long time, and there are some people around him who can use it, so it's normal to know some harem secrets.

Sure enough, as soon as Huangfu Xue's voice fell, Lan Tingyu put away her smile, "I heard that Lord An took over this case." Although it is because of the emperor's trust in Lord An, if it is possible, Sister Xue might as well persuade Lord An to push the case. Huangfu Xue was puzzled, Lan Tingyu stepped forward and whispered, "I heard that this matter involves the old affairs of the previous dynasty, what everyone said is amazing, plus so many people have died in just a few days, it is really infiltrating." Although Lord An is smart, he can't be ...... to be calculated."

"I understand what you mean, but since the prince promised the emperor about this matter, with her temperament, she will definitely not push it." Huangfu Xue took the teacup, thought about it and continued, "Since you can't hide, you might as well tell me what rumors there are in the palace." ”

"Well, I know your character. Although I still don't approve of your involvement in this matter, since you insist, I don't want to say anything. Lan Tingyu told her what she had heard in the past few days, "That woman in the cold palace often chatters, and it is said that she has killed a lot of people, and the people in the harem dare not approach her, and it is rumored that she is an ominous person......"

"Where does she live, and can I go and see her?" Huangfu Xue was interested. Lan Tingyu didn't understand her mentality, and looked worried, "It's really dangerous for you to go alone, why don't I find a few people to accompany you." ”

"No, it's troublesome when there are too many people. I alone wouldn't have been paid much attention in the past, and I might be able to ask what I wanted to ask. Huangfu Xue refused. The magpie wanted to follow, but Huangfu Xue also refused, "You stay here, I'll be back soon." ”

Huang Fuxue asked the specific location of the cold palace, and then went to the cold palace alone, the cold palace was desolate, gloomy, and it made people feel cold as soon as they entered, there was no one in the huge palace, the dilapidated windows, the fallen leaves in the courtyard, and the heavy cobwebs on the windows all showed the desolation and desertion of this palace. I don't know who lived here before?

It is said that once you enter the palace gate, it is as deep as the sea. Looking at the desolate courtyard full of Huangfu Xue, she was suddenly full of loneliness. The people who lived here in the first place certainly didn't expect to end up like this many years later.

Further inside is a deserted lotus pond, there are no lotus flowers in the lotus pond, and the original appearance of the lotus pond can no longer be seen when the leaves and dust are gathered. With a creak, the door next to him suddenly opened, and Huangfu Xue was startled, turning her head to look at the dilapidated doors and windows waiting for someone to come out. But I don't know how long I waited, but there was still no one at the door.

Suddenly, a cold wind blew, the gate of the cold palace was slammed shut, and the desolate and dilapidated courtyard became more and more gloomy, Huangfu Xue was afraid, but she was unwilling to leave like this. Just as she hesitated to go any further, the door of the cold palace was opened, and a familiar figure walked in.

"Lady, why are you here?" An Mingchen brought someone over to investigate, and found that there was movement on the side of the cold palace, who knew that he would see Huangfu Xue when he came in. Huangfu Xue looked nervous just now, but now she saw him breathe a sigh of relief, "Xianggong, why are you here, but you came to investigate the woman in the cold palace." ”

"You know that, too?" He knew that there was an ominous woman living in the cold palace, but she suddenly disappeared half a month ago. How did the lady know?

"Concubine Chun told me just now. I want to help you. So come and take a look. Who knows, came here and found nothing. Huang Fuxue pulled her sleeve with some regret, "What about you, what clues do you have over there?" ”

"Just now there was a palace maid who said that she had seen this person, and it was said that she had a very strange fragrance on her. As for who she was, what her name was, and where she went, no one in the palace knew. An Mingchen had long known that this matter was not easy to investigate, and he was not too anxious, so he pulled Huangfu Xue out of the cold palace. On the way back, Huangfu Xue thought for a long time and then told the strange appearance of Concubine He,

"I seem to have smelled the fragrance you said on Concubine He. I hadn't smelled it before, I only noticed it yesterday, but the smell was so strange, not floral, not incense, anyway, very strange. It's the kind of thing that you can remember as soon as you smell it. Do you think that Concubine He knows the whereabouts of that person? Or, Concubine He was also involved in this matter. ”

"You mean......" An Mingchen squinted his eyes and didn't say any more, this matter is very important, and he can't judge it until there is evidence. It's not early, let's get out of the palace first. "The wall has ears, and it's better to go back and say some things. Huangfu Xue nodded knowingly, and returned to the mansion before An Mingchen continued the topic, "We need to think about this matter in the long run, and it is best to get both the stolen goods." ”

"You're right." Huang Fuxue nodded approvingly, although the emperor has been partial to them these few times, but Huang Fuxue knows in her heart that the emperor may be willing to sell them a thin noodle in small matters, but in the emperor's heart, Concubine He is still important. Otherwise, the emperor would not tolerate her again and again, no matter what she did wrong, it was just a sentence of grounding.

The two discussed for a long time, and finally decided to start from Concubine He's side. Concubine He hates him now, if Huangfu Xue asks to see him, Concubine He will definitely agree, but this move is too dangerous, An Mingchen is unwilling to let him take risks, "If that woman is also by Concubine He's side, she is even more dangerous than Concubine He." Recently, so many people have died in the palace one after another, but the palace masters are like clouds, but they can't find any clues. You'll know how hard it is for her. ”

"If you don't enter the tiger's den, you will get the tiger, haven't we already said it before? I'll be the bait, and you'll be behind you. Huangfuxue insisted, An Mingchen couldn't help it, so he could only tell her to be careful again and again.

On the second day, after Huangfu Xue entered the palace, she went directly to the Hehuan Palace, in the name of apologizing and visiting. He Guifei disagreed, "Will she come to apologize to me?" Didn't she come to see Concubine Ben's jokes? ”

"Don't forget our plan, since she is willing to take the initiative to send it to the door, we will have a lot less trouble. The mother should be happy. The eerie voice reminded Concubine He of which is more important. Concubine He nodded reluctantly, "That's it, this concubine sees it." ”