Woke up groggily, Shi Qianmo's first reaction was to touch the back of his head, and after eating the stick, the pain had not disappeared at this time. The wound was only swollen into a lump and did not bleed.

Only then did Shi Qianmo find himself in a dungeon. The only thing that can let in the light is a small air window that can see the sky in all directions. And the man who captured him seemed to be very relieved, and allowed him to move freely, even without being bound. It shows that the people who put him in this dungeon did not want his life.

Shi Qianmo secretly thought, no matter how rampant the bandits were, they would not dare to enter the palace to rob. It's not about life, and it's not for money, it's about doing it yourself, and this matter may be related to Concubine Ru. His own safety is not a big deal, and the only worry in Shi Qianmo's heart is that he is like a concubine. I'm afraid that someone will use him to make a big fuss and make Concubine Ru take risks.

After checking again and again, Shi Qianmo really couldn't think of a way to get out, so he had to hold the determination to die, calm down and wait for the opportunity.

"Niangniang, Concubine Zhuang is here." As she spoke, Xi'er took the account book in Ruyue's hand: "You should also rest for a while, sitting like this is a whole day, I'm afraid of hurting your eyes!" ”

"Come in, please." Before Ruyue's words fell, Concubine Zhuang walked in with Hua'er's hand.

"Isn't that it! Concubine Ru is the most busy person in our palace at this time, if it weren't for the shame of this palace, I wouldn't dare to bother at this time! "Concubine Zhuang has always been like this, Yu Yongshou Palace is like being in Yonghe Palace, she is in and out of her own way, and she has no energy.

"What my sister said, it's just some trivial details. Ruyue is stupid, and it looks like she hasn't sorted it out yet, but it makes her sister laugh. Ruyue rubbed her eyes, and saw Pei Shuang coming up with two hot teas. But is Concubine Zhuang's favorite lotus heart catechu? ”

"Naturally." Pei Shuang smiled smartly and put the teacup on Concubine Zhuang's side: "The slave and maid remember clearly, and they will definitely not forget." "I have a heart." Concubine Zhuang pursed her lips and smiled, and said to the flowers behind her: "Needless to say, the people in front of Concubine Ru are all elves, and they also make good snacks." You go and learn from it, and when you go back, we will change new tricks in the palace. ”

As soon as Ruyue heard this, she knew that Concubine Zhuang had nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, and she must say something that could not be passed on. Then he smiled and bowed his head, and instructed Xi'er and Peishuang: "Lotus seed lily cake and willow leaf cake are all liked by the emperor." You just have to teach the flowers well, and let Concubine Zhuang try them. ”

Several people responded in unison, and some talked and laughed and retreated.

There were only Ruyue and Concubine Zhuang in the study, and the atmosphere was obviously much quieter. Concubine Zhuang didn't speak, Ruyue took care of the unique bitter taste of the lotus heart, and calmed down and waited for Concubine Zhuang to open her mouth first.

"Do you know that I came today to ask for something?" Concubine Zhuang put down the teacup and wiped the corners of her lips with a lilac hibiscus scarf.

Ruyue smiled slightly, her bright expression blended with a little solemnity, and said admittedly: "My sister's friendship with me really doesn't need to use the word 'ask'." Let's get it straight! ”

"Refreshing." Concubine Zhuang repinned the scarf, flicked the garnet-red agate beads on her wrist a few times, and sneered: "Today, there is no one in the harem who can be as prosperous as you." If I want to do anything, I must first ask your permission. If I don't say this word, I can't feel at ease. ”

The words are so simple, how can Ruyue pretend to be confused, and then said: "My sister is now the concubine, and she is taking care of the dragon fetus of the first noble, and she will definitely take on the heavy responsibility of raising the emperor like the jade concubine in the future." And why bother with the past, and a small person who is always in the flow. I didn't lose my identity, and my efforts were thankless. ”

In this way, Concubine Zhuang was slightly panicked when she heard this. But there was no anger on her face, she didn't blame Ruyue for refusing to be accommodating. If you are in such a position, you must also hope for harmony in the six palaces. Not to mention, the emperor's eyes are staring directly at him, and he can't disappoint the emperor after all.

But if she listened to Concubine Ru's persuasion, Concubine Zhuang felt that she was too wronged herself. It's understandable that I didn't know before, but now that I know, asking her to be dumb and endure is not the same as asking for her life, and it is difficult to calm her mind after all.

Thinking so, Concubine Zhuang picked up the teacup again and took a sip. The bitterness of the lotus heart mixed with a slight fragrance slowly flows down the tip of the tongue into the throat. "The reason why I like to drink lotus heart tea is also because of the intention of 'lying down and tasting gall'. Knowing what bitterness is, you know what sweetness is. Otherwise, being blinded by the drunken gold in front of you is probably not a good thing. What does Concubine Ru think? ”

"Lotus seed tea has the effect of purifying the heart and reducing fire, but it is also a good choice. I feel that drinking less can relieve boredom and make me feel at ease. Maybe it's a different idea! "Ruyue still doesn't want Concubine Zhuang to act rashly.

But Concubine Zhuang couldn't bear it anymore, and said stubbornly: "That day, I rolled down the long steps of the city gate tower, and the severe pain almost killed me. To this day, I still can't forget that feeling. As if the pain had reappeared, Concubine Zhuang closed her eyes sullenly, and her expression was slightly distorted. My life was saved, but the child in my womb turned a puddle of blood.

Sister Ruyue, you are also a person who has lost a child, compare your heart to your heart, how can you make me suffer the pain of losing a child, and see the enemy living in front of me every day? After a pause, Concubine Zhuang opened her eyes again, bitter: "Since then, I have no chance with the imperial heir." Look at this! ”

Concubine Zhuang vigorously pulled up the cuffs with the wide edge of the full-color embroidered peony with a white background, and presented her snow-white arms in front of Ruyue's eyes: "There are many inconveniences on the body, but here, and here, can you see them clearly?" ”

Looking closely, Ruyue saw a lot of dense small blood spots, some of which were densely gathered, and some of which were scattered one by one. "What is this?"

"I didn't conceive, I tried everything I could." Concubine Zhuang retracted her hand and straightened the cuffs again. "If you go through the history of Natong, you can also know that the emperor always comes to my Yonghe Palace two or three days a month. Although it is not as rich as your holy grace, the rain and dew I get are not less. Sister Ruyue, no matter how good other people's children are, they are not as amiable as their own pregnancy in October.

The root cause of all this is the result of the defeat of Hesheri Yunzhu (Yun Chang Zai). How can I still let her stay in this deep palace safe and sound, how can I? ”

Ruyue was silent for a long time, and she didn't know how to persuade for a while. To put it bluntly, once upon a time, I hated the queen just as much. I can't wait for my relatives to eat her flesh and make her disappear forever. But Ruyue endured it, after all, it was for the emperor, she still endured it.

"Besides, there was a queen earlier, and you and I can't do whatever we want. In this day, there is no one like you. Why don't you fulfill my heart's desire, and atone for your rashness! "If Fang Cai still tried to persuade her, Concubine Zhuang would have already spoken to the point of decisiveness at this time.

Even if Ruyue wanted to stop it, she couldn't do it: "Since my sister has made up her mind, I'm afraid it's futile to say anything." But there is one thing, my sister must agree, that is, she must no longer involve others. ”

"Good!" Concubine Zhuang's eyes suddenly flashed a terrifying cold light. "If you are so cheerful, I will not embarrass you. You can rest assured. Finally got a satisfactory answer, Concubine Zhuang got up lightly and acted dignifiedly: "Then I will go back to the palace." ”

Ruyue got up to send her off, her face was like frost: "My sister has made up her mind, and Ruyue doesn't want to make you uncomfortable." But don't forget what you promised me. ”

"Got it." Concubine Zhuang's eyebrows were full of spring, and she was happy from her heart: "This palace has got what she wants, and she will definitely not forget her sister's help today." ”

Ruyue breathed a long sigh of relief, but still felt that it was difficult to calm down, and unconsciously called Pei Shuang: "The jade finger ice string, the intention of the palace has been passed on." Go get my zither and it's been a long time since I've played a song. ”

"Miss, I'm afraid I won't be able to play this song now!" Pei Shuang's expression was worried, his lips were pursed, as if he had something to say.

Ruyue nodded helplessly, feeling depressed in her heart. "What's wrong again?"

"There was a word from Yanxi Palace, saying that Imperial Doctor Shi hadn't seen anyone for two or three days. At first, I thought I was going out of the palace and going back to the house to rest, but Xiao Fengzi inquired about Xin'er and came back, saying that he had stayed in the palace since that night and had not seen anyone since. The slave thought that there must be an article on this matter, so she hurriedly reported it. What do you think, miss? Pei Shuang knew that Imperial Doctor Shi was a careful person, and he would not do things without explanation, and he also had a bad premonition in his heart.

"Imperial Doctor Shi is missing?" Ruyue is really like a monk who is two feet tall, and she is confused. Even though Imperial Doctor Shi has been doing his best by his side, he has not offended the rest of the palace in the end. What's more, in this day, who else dares to embarrass themselves so blatantly?

"In this way, you first let Le Xi'er take people and quietly ask around the palace to see if anyone knows anything. In particular, the Tai Hospital and the Imperial Pharmacy. After thinking about it, Ruyue said again: "If something really happens, there must be traces to follow." Those who can secretly capture people in the palace and take them away must be people who are very familiar with the palace. ”

Pei Shuang almost bit his tongue when he heard this, and his face suddenly changed. But he couldn't help himself from showing it, and stammered: "Xu ...... Xu is, Shi Imperial Doctor himself...... Or maybe he wasn't captured in the palace! ”

Ruyue was keenly aware of Pei Shuang's movements, but she didn't debunk anything in person, she only agreed with her statement, and said: "What you said is also reasonable, after all, it is much easier to start outside the palace than in the palace." If it weren't for the urgency, there was really no need to take such a risk. But in the end, it was I who caused him. ”

"Miss, you can't think so. Maybe Imperial Doctor Shi didn't mind such a burden? Pei Shuang thought that Ruyue didn't notice her abnormality, and her heart was relaxed, and there was no door on her mouth.

"What do you want to say?" Ruyue was even more puzzled, and this clearly meant something.

"No, nothing." Pei Shuang stuck out his tongue and said embarrassedly: "The old problem of the slave and maid talking too much has been committed again, and this son still won't annoy Miss." The slave went to find Le Xi'er and told him to find the person back quickly. ”

"Go ahead!" Ruyue didn't say anything more, but when Pei Shuang retreated, she called Raider: "Take the waist card of the palace, Raider, you go for the palace and invite him to enter the palace." If Imperial Doctor Shi was not in the palace, then this person must know his safety at this time. ”