Concubine Duan was not the only one who was frightened.

Concubine Xian, Concubine Jing, is also worried every day, and it is difficult to sleep and eat.

Concubine Shu was given death and burial, and Concubine Li died of illness. The deaths of the two concubines have the shadow of Empress Dowager Yu behind them.

Next, isn't it their turn?

Concubine Mei in Hanxiang Palace, since the king of Shu went to Shu, her illness has improved. However, she has always been cautious and cautious, and rarely comes out and walks around when she is sick. After Concubine Li died, Concubine Mei simply complained about her illness and lived behind closed doors.

The smell of medicine in the Hanxiang Palace has not been broken all year round, and Concubine Mei is also used to the slightly bitter smell.

"Concubine Niangniang," Qin Se came with brisk steps, his eyes full of joy: "His Royal Highness the King of Shu sent someone to deliver a letter." Princess Shu also sent clothes and food together. ”

Of course, there is no shortage of food and clothing in the palace. However, Princess Shu has such a filial piety to her mother-in-law, which is always gratifying.

Concubine Mei's eyes suddenly lit up, and she was overjoyed: "Where is the letter?" Hurry up. ”

Chinser smiled and presented the letter.

Concubine Mei couldn't wait to open the letter, crying as she read it.

The King of Shu would write a letter every month. Every time Concubine Mei reads the letter, she looks like this. Qin Se had long been accustomed to it, so he first withdrew all the palace maids, and then quietly accompanied him.

Concubine Mei cried for a long time before her emotions slowly calmed down. Cherishing it, he folded the letter well, and then said, "Qin Se, is there any unusual movement in the palace today?" ”

Qin Se replied in a low voice: "Qi Yu Niangniang, the slave maid heard that His Royal Highness King Ping was shouting and scolding in the palace again. When the Queen Mother found out, she was not angry, but ordered someone to take strict care of her. However, the emperor sent Gonggong Luo beside him to 'visit' on his behalf. ”

After Luo's father-in-law's "visit", King Ping's voice became hoarse, and he couldn't scold a word.

When Concubine Mei heard this, her heart tightened, and a fine cold sweat oozed from her back.

What a ruthless Emperor Jian'an!

Even an eleven-year-old boy refused to let go.

This is to grind King Ping to death!

Fortunately, the king of Shu has settled in the domain. Even if there was a disturbance in the palace, it could not implicate the King of Shu. Thinking of this, Concubine Mei's violently beating heart returned to stability. He said in a low voice: "If there is nothing to do in the future, I will stay in the Hanxiang Palace." Don't rush to find out the news. so as not to cause trouble. ”

As soon as the words fell, the "incident" came to the door.

The voice of the palace maid sounded outside the door: "Concubine Qi, Concubine Jing sent someone to send two boxes of bird's nest." ”

Concubine Mei: "......"

As soon as Emperor Jianwen died, several concubines in the palace shrank in their own bedrooms to live, and they did not have much contact with each other. Concubine Jing was still sick herself, so she sent someone to deliver something. Once it falls into the eyes of the Jiaofang Palace, it is "the King of Min intends to show favor to the King of Shu".

The King of Shu had escaped safely, and Concubine Mei did not want to be swept into the quagmire, so she thought for a moment and ordered: "Qin Se, you go to the treasury to find some considerable gifts and send them to Concubine Jing." He also said that I should not go out of the dormitory during my illness. ”

If you accept a gift from someone else, you will naturally return the gift. However, it is not without the meaning of "returning the gift" on the same day. This is also the practice of the harem.

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Jiaofang Palace.

Yu Qiao reported softly: "Empress Dowager Qi, Concubine Jing sent someone to send two boxes of bird's nest to Concubine Xian, Concubine Mei and Concubine Duan today. The three concubines all accepted it. Only Concubine Mei gave a gift today. ”

Empress Dowager Yu's eyes flashed and she nodded slightly.

After Yu Qiao retreated, Empress Dowager Yu instructed Zhilan again: "Go to Hanxiang Palace for the mourning family and enjoy 20 boxes of bird's nest for Concubine Mei, so that she can replenish her body with peace of mind." ”

Zhilan's soft voice should be.

Empress Dowager Yu controlled the harem, and she was both entitled. Concubine Mei is the most self-conscious, but Concubine Jing is still jumping up and down during her illness...... After today, I must be honest for a while.

The harem undercurrent is surging, and there is no need to go into detail.

King Lu and King Min had closer and more frequent contact in private.

The Lu Wangfu and the Min Wangfu are not far away, and the walk is not enough to make a tea. It's not uncommon to meet up for dinner in the evening.

On this night, King Lu invited King Min to come. It has been a year since Emperor Jianwen's death, and the rules of filial piety have been loosened a lot. It doesn't hurt to drink some alcohol in private.

After half a pot of wine, all the waiters withdrew. Only the two brothers sat opposite each other.

King Lu looked at King Min fixedly, and said in a low voice: "Ping, King Ping is dumb." ”

Emperor Jian'an can be called ruthless, although he did not want King Ping's life, but he ordered the inner servant to send dumb medicine to go. After this dumb medicine is poured down, you can't speak clearly at first, and later, you will be completely dumb.

King Min was silent and drank all the wine in his cup.

From the moment King Ping was calculated, King Ping's end was already predictable.

A trace of regret and self-blame flashed in King Lu's eyes: "Ping Wangcai, eleven years old." ”

"Don't forget, the seventh brother was murdered when he was eight years old. If it weren't for the sixth sister who died on his behalf, where would he be where he is today. King Min said slowly, with a cold light flashing in his eyes: "Second brother, we are doing this now just to protect ourselves." ”

King Lu was dumbfounded for a moment, and also drank the wine in the cup silently.

The spicy liquid slides down the throat and quickly into the stomach. Then, a burning hot taste spreads. Gradually, it turned into bitterness again.

Yes, in order to protect themselves, they had to calculate and build an emperor. The more mistakes Emperor Jian'an makes, the better it will be for them. The king of Ningxia will never sit idly by and watch King Ping be bullied......

Everything was in their calculations and expectations.

However, how innocent was the young King Ping?

King Lu and King Min glanced at each other and looked away in unison.

After another moment, King Min cheered up and raised his glass to King Lu: "No matter what, our plan is successful, and it is always a good thing." Second brother, I toast you. ”

King Lu settled his mind and toasted together.

Both of them drank quite restrainedly, and after a pot of wine, they did not drink more, and went to the study instead. After a long time of secret talks, King Min said goodbye and returned home.

After King Min left, King Lu sat in the study for a while, sighed, and then returned to the bedroom.

Princess Lu Zhao Changqing stepped forward and said softly: "Your Highness is full of wine, I have prepared a sobering soup for Your Highness, and Your Highness will drink a bowl and then bathe." ”

King Lu nodded, and under Zhao Changqing's gentle service, he drank the sobering soup.

After bathing, the husband and wife have the opportunity to talk alone.

"King Ping is dumb." Zhao Changqing lowered his voice: "Does Your Highness know about this?" ”

King Lu's eyes darkened, and he snorted.

Zhao Changqing was already suspicious in his heart, and at this time, he made a tentative speech, and when he saw that King Lu was unwilling to say more, he was even more secretly frightened. King Ping suddenly committed murder in the mourning hall, and there must be people behind him who instigated and instigated him. However, all the people around King Ping were killed with a cane, and they didn't find out.

Could it be that this person is King Lu?

When a brother speaks, it is naturally extremely secretive and will not reach the ears of others......