Su Duo hurriedly asked someone to take charge of the lamp and lit all the more than ten lamps in the room.

And he commanded them to light all the lamps under the porch, and to look around for anything that was not in order.

"Come here, a few of you, and look carefully to see if there are any of these velvet flowers. Remember, you can't miss a place on the flower bed, on the treetops, or even on the eaves, and you must look at it carefully. If you can't reach it, let the guards come in and find it. Remember, you must look for it thoroughly, and if there is the same velvet flower, take it back to Concubine Min. Su Duo cautiously ordered a bunch, and only when the people dispersed did she go and close the door.

"Su Duo, what do you say......" Yang Yunbi was still shocked, panic and nervousness were written on her face.

"Don't worry, mother. The slave and maid had told them to look for it. Su Duo pursed her lips lightly and smiled very gently: "Niangniang, the reason why you feel uneasy is because your heart is too kind. always felt that if she persuaded Concubine Mao that day and did not be close to Concubine Pixi, she would not be calculated. But the slave feels that her death is her own fault, and has nothing to do with you at all. You don't have to be scared or anxious about it. ”

"But." Yang Yunbi gasped: "If she hadn't been blind, she wouldn't have sent this velvet flower to me......"

"Niangniang, how can there be any ghosts, gods and Buddhas in this world." Su Duo walked up to her and gently helped her back to sit on the soft couch. Obediently knelt beside her and massaged her knees. "You know the slave's background. When the lady bought the slave maid, it was because the slave maid sold her body on the side of the long street to bury her mother. The slave's father had a wife and three concubines, and the slave's mother was one of the concubines. She was poisoned to death by her eldest mother while her father was away. At that time, the slave and maid knelt in the courtyard, begging heaven to save their mother's life. It's a pity that Lang Zhong has come, and it still doesn't help to open a prescription. After my mother took her last breath, my mother was discouraged, so she kicked our mother and daughter out of the house. The slave maid often thinks that if her mother has a spirit in the sky and dies blindly, why don't she go to the eldest mother for revenge...... Every day, the slave and maid looked forward to her mother's return, and killed the person who killed her with her own hands, but unfortunately after so many years, the eldest mother is still alive and well, and even the father does not know how many concubines have been added. If it weren't for you, the old lady and the young lady of the Yang family, who gave the slave and maid a mouthful of food, the slave would have starved to death on the street, or they would have to be sold to the pickled place. Therefore, slaves and maids never believe in gods and Buddhas, demons and monsters. This time, it is obvious that someone deliberately scared the mother. This person must be hiding in the dark now, looking at the mother in panic, but he is hiding aside and snickering. ”

Yang Yunbi felt even more creepy when she heard her say this: "Except for the concubine in this palace, I have never made enemies." I can't think of anyone else who would do this to me. ”

"Naturally, it's someone you can threaten." Su Duo frowned and raised her head, looked at her face, and said in a slightly deep tone: "The queen mother's phoenix body is not in harmony, and she will be sick from time to time, and many times, the affairs of the harem are handed over to you or the rest of the concubines to manage." To put it mildly, the concubines who can assist the harem for the queen must be her fancy, and they can even become her confidants. We all know that the emperor loves Niangniang, even if he can't get the emperor's protection, it is excellent to have the big tree of Niangniang to shelter from the wind and rain. This person is obviously afraid that you will regain control of the affairs of the harem after your body is well raised, so you will strike first. ”

There was a feeling of sudden realization, Yang Yunbi nodded again and again: "Su Duo, fortunately you are sober." The palace fell into the panic of losing the noble concubine Mao, and it was inevitable that he would be confused. According to you, this man's purpose is obvious. It's just that...... At the moment, only Concubine Ying is with me in the palace, and it is not easy for her to protect her child. Concubine Liao is pregnant with a dragon fetus and her body is not safe, so it must be impossible to spend these thoughts at this critical time. Then who else is qualified to share the worries of the queen and compete with me? ”

"Our emperor is not a person who is greedy for beauty. So since he ascended the throne, the people in the harem have been like this. Speaking of which, at the moment, only Concubine Ying and Concubine Liao are the most suspicious. One should plan for the long-term for his own children, and the other should plan for the children in his womb. The rest of the lowly concubines are simply grasshoppers shaking the tree, even if they put their efforts into it, it is in vain. Su Duo said this, and suddenly a terrible thought came to him, and his face changed greatly.

Yang Yunbi saw that her eyes were deep and cold, and her heart was beating suddenly. "What do you think of?"

"There is another possibility, the most terrifying." Su Duo leaned close to her ear and whispered: "Could it be that the queen mother is afraid that you will become the second concubine, so she will give birth to the idea of taking advantage of your weakness to prevent future troubles?" ”

"Impossible." Yang Yunbi shook her head decisively: "If the queen wanted my life, she would have been able to do it a long time ago." I am plucked out by the concubine. Why bother. ”

"That's just as well." Su Duo breathed a long sigh of relief: "When Niang Niang said this, the slave and maid were relieved." Whether it's Concubine Ying or Concubine Liao, as long as it's not the queen's mother, it's no big deal. ”

"Why do you say that?" Yang Yunbi was puzzled: "No matter which of them is, I'm afraid it's not easy to do." After all, these two are the heroes of this dynasty. With the imperial heir's concubines, they are naturally a head higher than not. Even if the emperor has no affection for them, he will definitely treat them well if he cares about his children. The mother's family in this palace almost went astray before, and it has left a bad impression on the emperor. This palace is now walking on thin ice, and I am afraid that no one can afford to offend. Where is you so optimistic? ”

"Mother." Su Duo glanced out the window before he said in a low voice: "It doesn't matter whether it's Concubine Ying or Concubine Liao, their strengths are also their biggest weaknesses." Mother, the slave maid feels that if she wants to achieve a big thing, she has to be ruthless. You must never regenerate kindness. This time, it was Concubine Mao who suffered a disaster. But if it wasn't for her accident, then you refused to submit to the poor concubine who was still a concubine that day, and you would be the one who suffered! ”

Yang Yunbi looked at Su Duo's face, and suddenly didn't know her. This is the first time she has seen such strange and terrifying eyes. I froze there for a long time, not knowing what to say.

"That's it." Su Duo couldn't help but sigh, and her tone was soft: "Niangniang, don't worry about this, let's see what happens tonight." Early tomorrow morning, the slave will accompany you to the Fengling Palace to report this matter to the queen. If this thing happens, we can't cover it up, and the more we cover it up, the more people will think that we are weak-hearted. It's best for the queen to have the strength to help us check, and it's best to find out the person behind it with great fanfare. If not, the mother has to be careful to watch out for those few. ”

The few people she said still included the queen. Sudo doesn't trust anyone, especially when it comes to interests. There is nothing that does not calculate for himself. After all, no one can believe it.

"I'm now a master of the six gods, but I'm glad I have you." Yang Yunbi gently held her hand: "Su Duo, if it weren't for you, in this deep palace, on this frosty night, I really don't know what to do." ”

"Don't be afraid, miss, the slave will always be by your side." Su Duo smiled warmly at her: "It's still a while until dawn." It's better for the slave to accompany the young lady in the room, and the young lady goes to the bed to sleep for a while. ”

"It's fine." Yang Yunbi followed her to the bed, covered herself with the quilt, and took her hand before she closed her eyes. "Su Duo, don't go."

"Miss, don't worry, the slave and maid are not going anywhere. I'm here with you. Seeing that she was sleeping peacefully, Su Duo let go of the stone in her heart a little. Who is the blame, she must find out this person.

The next day, the weather was exceptionally good.

The golden sun shines all over the main palace, the breeze blows, and the autumn air is crisp.

Cen Mooning changed into a phoenix robe embroidered with maple leaves in honey color. The edges of the leaves outlined by the gold thread shine with her graceful gait, which has a unique graceful beauty.

The concubines who came to greet him were also well-dressed, but they were all haggard, and it seemed that they didn't sleep well last night.

"The Queen." Ruan came earlier, stood in front of the people, and led the concubines to salute. "When the concubine heard that there was an assassin in the palace last night, and it alarmed you, she was so frightened that she couldn't sleep all night. At this time, the emperor was not in the palace, and Yu Linwei withdrew most of the army. Even the people in your palace sent some escorts out of the palace...... The concubine was afraid that it was not an ordinary assassin who entered the palace to assassinate, and she was really worried. Now that I see the queen's face ruddy and calm, my heart is calmer. But who dared to enter the palace to assassinate? I don't know what kind of eyebrows can be found by the mother? ”

Yang Yunbi listened to Concubine Ying's words and walked into the inner hall. She frowned and walked to Concubine Ying's side and saluted the queen: "The concubine is late, and I ask the queen to forgive me." I really couldn't sleep well last night, so I woke up late in the morning. ”

"It doesn't matter." Cen Mu Ning looked at her with a serious black blue at her eyes, and she really didn't look like she had slept well, so she couldn't help but worry. "You have to take care of your body."

"Thank you for your care." Yang Yunbi was worried: "The concubine really has a matter, and she has to tell the queen mother." ”

When Ruan Er's posture saw her, she was not happy, and she had to interrupt her speech. "Concubine Min is not too anxious. The concubine was talking to the queen about the assassin last night. Thinking about this time, the sisters from all over the palace are paying attention to this matter. I don't know if Concubine Min has anything more important than this? ”

Yang Yunbi heard that she was disgusted with herself and rushed to talk to the queen, so she smiled slightly: "Yes, what Concubine Ying said is right." The Fengling Palace entered the assassins, threatening the safety of the queen's mother, which was naturally the most important thing. The concubines are also worried. ”

"I heard that the Ice Ling girl next to the queen mother captured an assassin?" Instead of continuing to quarrel with her, she turned to look at the queen, "I wonder if the assassin spit out something?" ”

"The palace hasn't been inquired about yet." Cen Mu glanced at Bingling.

Bingling stepped forward and saluted: "If you go back to Niangniang, the slave maid has just come back from the torture room." The assassin was not severely punished, and fainted several times. The mouth is also relatively strict. But still spit out quite a bit. He, along with several chamberlains in the palace, privately intercepted the letterheads that came into the palace from outside. Including the letterhead sent back by Concubine Gong from the flying pigeon of Chilian Mountain, as well as the rest of the letters. All the intercepted letterheads were burned, and he only remembered the contents of them. But when asked who instructed him to do so, he would rather die than speak. By the way, the slave of the torture chamber was able to knock out a tooth that had hidden poison from his mouth. This was barely able to save his life. The slave and maid have handed over the palace attendants he confessed to to the torture chamber and are now being questioned. After there is news, the slaves in the torture room will immediately come to tell the mother. ”

"Hmm." Cen Mu nodded slightly.

"How can it be?" Liao Rongyu couldn't help but be excited: "They dared to intercept the war letterhead, it was a great crime. If the fighter plane is delayed because of this, or if the rescue is not carried out in time, it will endanger the emperor......"

"Sister, don't be angry. Your body matters. Xin Wei hurriedly dissuaded her by her side.

"yes." Cen Muning was also relieved: "Concubine Liao really doesn't need to be in a hurry, the matter has come to this point, and it is useless to be anxious." For now, I knew that the letter in front of me was incomprehensible, but there was another reason, so I comforted it. The main palace has ordered someone to go to the Red Refining Mountain overnight, and there will be news back soon. You don't have to worry. ”

"Thank you, mother." Liao Rongyu held her stomach and nodded slightly.

"It doesn't matter who instructed the assassins, uprooting them is the best policy." Cen Mu Ning looked at him slightly, and said, "There are powerful people around this palace, and a few assassins are not a big deal. It is also a pity that the palace is now harmonious, and those who are eyeing each other outside have no chance to see the stitches. You'll be too tired to sleep at night, but don't worry, wartime mechanics are already in operation in the Imperial City. Anyone can leave the city at will, but outsiders who want to enter the city must follow the formalities. All gates are not allowed to receive more than 50 people per day. But all the residents of the city, if they want to go out of the city, they must have a letter from the government. As long as the imperial city is peaceful, there won't be too many mistakes in the palace. Be of good cheer. ”

When Ruan Er heard the queen say this, the corners of her lips couldn't help but rise: "The queen's mother seems to be loose on the inside, but in fact she is tight on the outside, and she thinks so thoughtfully." In this way, the concubine will also feel at ease. ”

"That's nature." Liao Rongyu had to say a few more words: "The queen mother has always been delicate, and naturally she will be thoughtful for the people in the city and the sisters in the palace. But the concubines still can't rest assured, why the assassins enter the palace to go to Niangniang. Does anyone want to plot Niangniang to break through the defenses of the Imperial City and let us mess up our own ......"

"Whatever the reason, he can't be allowed to succeed." Yang Yunbi saluted the queen, and her tone was slightly cold: "Niangniang, the concubine has an idea, I don't know if I should talk about it." ”

"But it doesn't hurt to say it." Cen Mu Ning looked at her calmly.

"Since someone can sneak into the palace to assassinate, and someone can intercept the letters sent into the palace from outside, this means that there must be something missing in the palace. It can even be said that some people cooperate with the outside and open the door for these gangsters. Therefore, the concubine dared to ask the mother to thoroughly investigate the personnel in the palace, try to find out the omissions, and eliminate the hidden dangers in time. Yang Yunbi's eyes were full of panic, and she didn't have the calmness she used to have: "No matter how sharp the sword outside, there are city walls, backing, and countless soldiers and guards. But it is often the weapons that are close at hand and not necessarily sharp that catch people off guard. And the scariest part. ”

"Not bad." Cen Muning also nodded: "This is also what this palace is worried about." Now that the outside is in control, it is now time to clear the palace. Close the palace door and investigate them thoroughly. Don't indulge in vain, eliminate hidden dangers. ”

The concubines got up together and saluted the queen: "What Niangniang said is very true. The concubines and others obeyed the queen's dispatch. ”

Cen Mooning nodded with satisfaction and a warm smile: "This is the best." With only one hand and one pair of eyes, he can sweep away the disaster as soon as possible. But because of your concerted efforts, it can be done quickly and safely. After the day is over, you will carefully inquire about everyone in your palace. Whoever has seen something strange and who has done something out of the ordinary, no matter how big or small, will be investigated. The main purpose of the shrine is not to hold people accountable, so as long as they can provide valid clues, if they make irrelevant mistakes, they will not be held accountable. It is even possible to reward people who provide important leads. It's up to you. ”

"The concubines and others must obey the orders of the queen." The concubines saluted in unison again.

Cen Muning only then focused on Concubine Min. "It's all free, sit down. Concubine Fang Cai Min seems to have something to say? ”

"The Queen." Yang Yunbi was a little hesitant, not knowing whether it was appropriate to say this at this time.

"How?" Cen Mu Ning looked at her as if she had some troubles, and couldn't help but smile: "If you have anything difficult, just talk to the palace." Now that all the sisters are here, they can finally come up with ideas for you. ”

"The concubine encountered a strange thing last night." Yang Yunbi glanced at Su Duo.

Su Duo presented the velvet flower to the queen.

Bingling took the brocade box, opened it and presented it to the queen. "Please take a look."

Cen Muning naturally took out the velvet flower and put it in the palm of her hand to take a look. "This thing looks a little familiar, as if it was worn by concubines in winter. But now it's only a short time of autumn, and the winter velvet flowers are not yet needed. Concubine Min thinks there's something strange about this thing? ”

"Queen, this is ...... The belongings of the late Mao noble concubine. Yang Yunbi sighed and told her what happened last night. The concubine really heard the sound of clicking and clicking, so she went to open the window. This thing fell in the palm of your hand. This morning, the concubine went to the residence of the noble concubine Mao. After she left, most of her belongings were returned to her mother's house as a souvenir. Others were left in the room as they were. This velvet flower, which was not originally a valuable thing, was not in season, and was placed in the box of the dresser. There are three in total, but those two are still there. Only this one fell into the hands of the concubine. ”

"Concubine Min, stop talking." Zhou Meiren couldn't help but shudder when she heard this. "Is this a ghost that will not be disperse......d?"

"Don't talk nonsense." Xin Wei glanced at her: "Where are there any unjust souls in this world." The queen is not afraid of taboos in front of her. ”

was choked by her, and Zhou Meiren shut up. knows that the queen loves Xinmei more, and she doesn't want to be bored.

"Niangniang, the concubines also don't believe in ghosts and gods. But having such a thing out of thin air is really confusing. Yang Yunbi had relatives in her heart, and her face was not very good-looking: "There is a reason for the incident, but the death of Concubine Mao really has nothing to do with the concubine, and the whole matter has been thoroughly investigated." Now that her things appeared in front of the concubines in such a way, it was obviously deliberate. The concubine was really uneasy, and she didn't know what kind of thoughts this person had in mind. It's an eventful time now, but the concubines really can't help it, so they have to trouble the mother, so please help the concubines! ”