Highland's condition appeared when she was six months pregnant. It was no different from the situation of Yi Concubine and Mei Concubine at that time. At first, she was just very fat, because she was the first child, she thought it was edema, and after drinking a lot of swollen winter melon soup, it still didn't improve, so she realized that she was really fat. When the first pink line appeared on her body, she didn't think about it, and it wasn't until the second and third countless lines appeared on her that she cried in fear. However, before she could cry, she realized that something was even more wrong with her, and the ulcers in her mouth came out one after another, and from time to time she had fever, sweating, and palpitations, as if she couldn't control it. And night after night, she woke up from the nightmare, and in a panic invited Concubine Mei, and on her frightened face, she inquired about a hint of possibility.

At that time, the emperor's state of mind had calmed down a lot, and he rarely took care of the people in the harem while pampering the nobles. After hearing about Hailan's illness, the emperor was also accompanied by Shu Guiren to Yanxi Palace. Hailan cried so much that the pear blossoms brought rain, and timidly took Concubine Mei's hand and didn't let go. Concubine Mei also touched her heart, and the two of them were relatively weeping, both of them were sad.

After the emperor gave birth to the fourth elder brother of Concubine Jia, he thought that everything was going well, and only hoped that Hailan could give birth to another elder brother, so as to better relieve the murder of the son in the womb of Concubine Yi and Concubine Mei, but he didn't want to enter Yanxi Palace, and the imperial doctor still said the same old words. The imperial doctor's expression was difficult to see, and he said: "If you go back to the emperor, the Hai nobles are indeed poisoned by cinnabar and mercury, and all kinds of signs are the same as those of Mei Concubine Niangniang and Yi Concubine Niangniang that day. Fortunately, Hai Guiren was careful and found out early, so everything was fine. ”

The imperial doctor was also cautious, let people check and check, test and test, and replied: "Your Majesty, Weichen has already tested the diet and the candles and charcoal used by the Hai Guiren, and this person's method of poisoning the dragon fetus of the Hai Guiren is exactly the same as poisoning the two mothers of Yi Concubine and Mei Concubine back then. Fortunately, the weather is just cold, and there is not much charcoal fire, and the sea nobles do not like fish and shrimp, and eat less, so the toxicity only enters the hair and skin, and does not hurt the muscles and heart. ”

The emperor held Hailan's hand, who had palpitations, and continued to soothe: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I have come." ”

Concubine Mei's expression was very excited, and her face was like a blood-red rose: "Who is it?" Who is it that harms us? She knelt down, grabbed the corner of the emperor's robe tightly, and wept: "Your Majesty, could it be the Ulanala clan?" Is she going to hurt people again? ”

Hailan's consciousness was still clear, and she said with tears: "Your Majesty, the Wulanala clan is still in the cold palace, and it will definitely not be her."

However, Shu Guiren mentioned: "Your Majesty, the concubines also heard that the Wulanala clan poisoned Concubine Yi and Concubine Mei that day, and harmed the dragon fetus, but she is all in the cold palace, how can anyone use the same methods as her to poison others again?" Is it that the Ulanala clan still had an accomplice in the palace that day, or is it that the Ulanala clan was wronged, and the person who really harmed people was proud of this method, so he repeatedly used it to murder the emperor's heir? If the emperor doesn't find out, he is afraid that after Concubine Mei and Concubine Yi, the Hai Guiren and other concubines will be victimized. ”

Shu Guiren has always faintly disliked to associate with concubines, and at this time, she just kept out of the matter in a cold tone, just like a pair of cold green jade earrings in her ears swaying gently, sober and dazzling.

Li Yu served beside the emperor and said softly: "The slave remembers that on that day, the Wulanala clan was proved by humans to murder the emperor's heir with mercury and cinnabar, and she desperately shouted injustice, but there was both human and material evidence, and she couldn't refute it. Now that I think about it, if she was really wronged, wouldn't she be surprised by the person who really murdered the emperor's heir. The minion thought, really frightened. ”

Concubine Mei pondered for a moment, widened her eyes and said, "Your Majesty, that day, the concubine thought that it was the Wulanala clan who murdered the concubine's child. But according to the appearance of today's sea nobles, I am afraid that the Wulanala clan will be wronged. She had tears in her eyes, and she was sad: "Your Majesty, the wronged Wulanala clan is not the first priority. But the emperor's heir died unjustly, but the emperor couldn't help but pay attention. ”

Hailan was also weeping, she had ulcers on the corners of her lips, and every time she spoke, she brought pain, with a "sizzling" inhalation sound, which made people chill when she listened: "Your Majesty, if the Wulanala clan had an accomplice in the events of that day, they would not have failed to confess, and ended up going to the cold palace alone, it can be seen that there must be someone else who is the mastermind, and the technique can be so skillful." But ......" she hesitated for a moment: "The concubine can't be suspicious, among all the witnesses that day, others are also repaid, but the most important one is the emperor's Shen noble, the former personal maid of the Wulanala clan, her words can't be disbelieved." So the authenticity of this matter ......"

Concubine Mei originally didn't like Ah Zhen's frivolous appearance after being favored, so she snorted softly and was silent.

Shu Guiren said coldly: "Shen Guiren is a noble person who betrays his master, and it can be seen that his character is not very good!" If the Ulanala clan was really wronged, I don't know if she was bought by the real mastermind. ”

This sentence seemed to wake up the person in the dream, and Concubine Mei immediately changed color and said: "Your Majesty, the Shen noble person is very suspicious, and you can't help but take a closer look." ”

The emperor let out a soft "um", as if he didn't listen to these words in his ears, only tucked the quilt for Hailan, and said gently: "You can take care of it with peace of mind, I will leave the best doctors in the Tai Hospital to you for good treatment." Don't think about it, just leave it to me. ”

The emperor got up dashingly and said warmly to Concubine Mei's teary eyes: "I've been sad for so many years, don't cry anymore and hurt your eyes, hurry back to the palace and rest." Shu Guiren, you can also kneel down. ”

The emperor said, helped Li Yu's hand and went out, got on the sedan chair all the way, and sat down in the study of the Yangxin Palace, and slowly put down a handsome face. Li Yu knew the emperor's temper very well, so he motioned for everyone to go down, poured himself a cup of hot tea and put it in the emperor's hand, and said softly: "Your Majesty, drink some tea to dissipate your anger." ”

The emperor picked up the tea and sneered: "Degassing? My harem is so lively, boiling over, I can't even accommodate a child! It's too late for me to see the excitement, where can I get angry! ”

Li Yu was too frightened to speak, and the emperor drank all the tea in one go, eased his breath and said: "The matter of the Hai Guiren being poisoned, you will spread it on behalf of me, and by the way, bring up all the people who proved Ruyi back then, and then investigate it carefully." ”

Li Yu replied "yes", and was embarrassed: "But one of them is a Shen nobleman!" ”

The emperor was groaning, but he heard Xu An, the eunuch in the respectful room outside, ask to knock on him, Li Yu reminded: "Your Majesty, it's time to turn over the cards." However, if you feel bothered, don't turn it over today. ”

The Emperor said, "Then let him in." ”

Xu An came in with a green card, knelt down respectfully and said, "Respectfully ask the emperor to turn over the card." The emperor's fingers slid over the dark green brand like flowing water, without the slightest trace of stagnation, and he seemed to ask casually: "...... the brand of Concubine Xian in the past?"

Xu An hurriedly said: "Concubine Xian was deposed as a concubine, and her green head card has long been abandoned." ”

The emperor said softly: "How long does it take to make a green head card again?" ”

"Soon, soon." Xu An heard a little taste, hurriedly smiled, raised his head to look at the emperor's expression, blinked his eyes and said, "What does the emperor mean, is he going to make Concubine Xian's green head card again?" ”

The Emperor shook his head and said, "I'm just talking casually. His finger stayed on the green head card of "Shen Guiren", and turned it lightly, and the afterglow of "click" lingered, shaking Li Yu's brows, and then smiled and said: "The emperor hasn't seen Shen Guiren for a few days." ”

The emperor sat down again, looked at the ink-colored sky that was gradually darkening outside, and said lazily: "Yes." These days are all in Shu Guiren's place, and the rain and dew are all wet in the six palaces, so go and walk more. ”

Li Yu was a little puzzled: "The emperor asked the servants to investigate the things related to Concubine Xian Niangniang back then, so be cautious and noble......"

The emperor said lightly: "A slave is a slave, and a prudent nobleman is a cautious nobleman." He thought for a moment: "The noble man Ama Guiduo has done a lot of merit in controlling the water, and he has blocked a lot of the floods this autumn. If the officials in the south know how to control the water, how much worry should I have to spare. ”

Li Yu said with a smile: "Didn't the emperor instruct the Shen nobleman's Ama to compile the method of water control into a book early in the morning?" The book was already on the imperial case early this morning, I think there are too many folds, and you haven't seen it yet, Your Majesty. ”

The emperor's eyes lit up slightly, and he immediately smiled: "I will see it." Go and tell the noble man to prepare to take over. ”

Li Yu bowed down and retreated, and the emperor took out a copy of "Folding the Water Control" from under the mountain of folds, carefully flipped through two pages, and with a light smile on the corner of his lips, he held it in his hand silently.

For several days, the emperor rested in the palace, and for a while, even the favored Shu nobles were cold, and everyone was deeply favored and long-lasting, which was a rare blessing. On the other hand, rumors began to spread faintly in the palace, saying that the emperor mentioned Concubine Xian again, and it was unknown that he would forgive her out of the cold palace.

When the news reached the cold palace, Ruyi couldn't help but smile, withdrew her wrist from the pulse pillow, and said with a smile: "Is everyone really so suspicious?" ”

Jiang Youbin smiled and said: "The palace is originally a place where rumors gather, so naturally there will be people who care. ”

"Am I not miserable, then? Caught in the middle of right and wrong? ”

Jiang Youbin smiled indifferently: "Did you ever leave the little master?" The more miserable the place, the more life to be found. He took out a packet of medicine from the medicine box and handed it to her: "This is a cure for all diseases, the little master can try it." ”

Ruyi took it with a smile: "Then thank you, just borrow your auspicious words." ”

On this afternoon, it was a rare sunny day. It is almost autumn, and it is rare to have such a crisp autumn day, the sky is clear and blue, crystal like a pool of fine transparent blue jade. Yi Xin took the last two different meals from the hole in the wall and brought them over to eat with Ruyi.