Chapter 279: Leaking the Truth
Yuehua tried her best to keep the slender song, and when she got out of the Leisurely Palace, she took the jade book to the imperial garden under the pretext of breathing.
She had been thinking about the Duanmu clan.
Although it is only a two-sided relationship, I have endured such a big favor from her, and I always have to repay it. Even if Duanmu repeatedly emphasized that she could not have the kindness of a woman, she couldn't ignore it, and it was always right to ask.
She didn't dare to blatantly and deliberately inquire about the news about the Duanmu clan, for fear of arousing the suspicion of others, especially since she still had the eyes and ears of the Empress Dowager by her side, Mama Wei.
Last night, she had been listening to the movement in the direction of Ci'an Palace with her ears open, but it was very quiet, as if nothing had happened. Today, the Empress Dowager also seems to be nothing.
Perhaps, no news is the best news, maybe the Duanmu clan just quietly returned to the cold palace again.
It's just that the palace looks so calm, but Yuehua feels abnormal, because the Empress Dowager will definitely not give up easily.
That's the disadvantage of blindness. Maybe last night, there was something vigorous in the Ci'an Palace, but the Empress Dowager blocked the news, and she didn't know anything.
She couldn't help it, she just thought that if the Duanmu clan really returned to the cold palace, she might be able to do something for her.
She wandered in the imperial garden for a long time, and she didn't see the palace maid Shui You yesterday. I still didn't give up, and came out again in the afternoon, brought two rabbits to cover people's eyes, and sat on a bench not far from the wooden house to wait for the rabbits.
Shui You finally came over, holding long-handled scissors for pruning flowers and trees, squatting by the flowers not far from Yuehua, pretending to prune flower branches.
Yuehua found an excuse to send away the jade book that was waiting by her side.
"What's wrong with her?"
Shui You kept her head down, and Yuehua heard the sound of a gentle sniff, and then she raised her sleeve and secretly wiped her eyes.
"Gone, huh?"
Shui You let out a low "um", took out a porcelain bottle from his arms and handed it to Yuehua: "She asked the slave to hand it over to you." ”
Yuehua knew what it was, and was silent for a moment, and did not reach out to take it.
"Can I put it there with you first?" She was slightly embarrassed: "There are no reliable people around me now, and it is not suitable to store them in the Qianqing Palace." When there is a suitable opportunity, I will ask you again, and I will definitely bury her in the imperial mausoleum in style. ”
Shui You groaned slightly, feeling that Yuehua's concerns were right, so he rejoined his arms.
"Follow me in the future." Yuehua said softly.
Shui You shook his head: "The errand of the slave can move around, and it is more convenient." If you follow Niangniang, you will be attracted by others if you contact them again. ”
"Okay," Shui You was thoughtful, and Yuehua was not reluctant: "When I finish her entrustment, you will come to me to serve, I promise her to take good care of you." ”
The water whispered.
"You've been following her for years, haven't you?"
"Her parents gave her their lives, and I entered the palace to repay my kindness, but I didn't really serve her old man."
"She's ...... Also ......"
Yuehua wanted to ask if Duanmu was in pain, but she felt that if she asked more, the Empress Dowager would definitely not let her go easily.
Shui You nodded: "Xie Niangniang cares, although my master has regrets, but I heard that he walked away with a smile, very calmly." She was already terminally ill, and she was already satisfied that she could settle down before she died. ”
"I thought she would go to the Empress Dowager and die together." Yuehua said truthfully: "I have been paying attention to the movements in the Ci'an Palace last night. ”
Shui You lowered her head, a little sad: "She did plan to do so, she said that even if she died, she would be vigorous, and she was unwilling to go quietly like this." But yesterday, the Imperial Forest Army searched very strictly, and she said that if she could sneak into the Ci'an Palace, the Empress Dowager would definitely suspect that someone was secretly helping her.
If it is traced, the slave and maid may be implicated, and the matter of the mother's meeting with her may also be exposed. So, she had to give up. When the Imperial Guards searched her whereabouts, she didn't want to be humiliated in front of the Empress Dowager again, and she ran into the silver spear in the hands of the Imperial Guards. ”
Her tears "crackled" down her feet, her voice choked, and her shoulders trembled all the time.
Yuehua was silent for a while, and she inevitably felt some emotion in her heart.
People say: People fight for a breath and the Buddha receives a furnace of incense. Duanmu obviously has a chance to leave the palace and start a new life, even if he can only change his name and surname, endure humiliation and steal his life. She stubbornly chose to stay, and spent most of her life in the miserable and terrifying cold palace.
She is a tenacious woman like a rock, she endured the destruction and * of the Queen Mother, while secretly plotting, enduring humiliation, but unfortunately, in the end, she only ended up with a shot through the heart. The once glorious generation of queens died in the palace, but they were silent, and there was not even a wave.
Shui You doesn't say it, Yuehua can guess it. After hearing the news, the Empress Dowager must have just laughed dryly, and ordered someone to drag it down to crush the bones and scatter ashes, not even a palace maid, it's as simple as that.
And himself, also for the word "hatred", returned to the Forbidden City, facing his enemy and wrongdoing.
As a lesson from the past, you must be more cautious, otherwise you will end up like this.
No matter how aggrieved she is, when she feels unbearable, just think about the Duanmu clan under Jiuquan, she has survived for decades without being discouraged and persevering, and she is just a few days and months, what kind of suffering can she not bear?
Ryan Palace.
Mo Gu came in with a cold face and retreated.
The Queen Mother got up with a smile: "Why are you here?" ”
Mo Guhan threw the thing he was holding in his palm on the desk in front of her with a "snap".
It's a piece of cinnamon.
The Queen Mother immediately understood Mo Guhan's intention, turned around and sat down, and admitted calmly: "Yes, it was the people in the imperial dining room who ordered the mourning family to do it." ”
"You know that Chang Lingyan is now being hit by a virtuous concubine, and the fetus is in danger, why do you want someone to add this to her meal?" Mo Guhan asked angrily.
"Why? What else could it be? The Queen Mother suddenly raised her voice: "How many times has the mourning family told you that Chang Lingyan must not give birth to this child!" That's a scourge! She is now unstable, even if it is a slippery tire, the Queen Mother will not be suspicious! It is the gods who do not know the ghosts. ”
Mo Guhan pursed his lips, and his face became more and more ugly: "The son has also told the queen mother three or four times, the minister has his own plans in his heart for this matter, and the queen mother should not worry about it." Why do you want to do more? ”
"Is the emperor confused by the foxes of her Chang family? Don't you want to think about the consequences? Once Chang Lingyan gives birth to the prince, the empress dowager and the Chang family will definitely push him to the position of prince. The power of the Chang family will be even more monstrous, and they will not take you seriously. ”
Mo Guhan wanted to speak several times and stopped, swallowed the words back desperately, and said coldly: "The child will say it again, I have my own plans, and the child in Chang Lingyan's stomach resolutely can't move." ”
"Why? You say one, two, three, and the queen mother will stop interfering. The Queen Mother was also angry and refused to give an inch: "Otherwise, the mourning family will definitely not tolerate it." ”
Mo Guhan reluctantly suppressed his temperament, and said in a solemn voice: "Does the queen mother know that the situation in the court is now precarious?" ”
When the Queen Mother saw him solemn, she couldn't help but be stunned: "What's the matter?" ”
"The sons and the Chang family are now opposed. And the situation in the imperial court hangs on this child. ”
"This, what does this say, what does it matter to this child?"
Mo Guhan said: "The Empress Dowager has high hopes for Chang Lingyan's children, and it is regarded as a way out to keep the Chang family, so she will always stand still." If he didn't have this child, maybe, he would have turned his gaze to King Hao or several other imperial brothers, and immediately took action to replace him. ”
"Huh?!" The Queen Mother was surprised: "Is this true? It's not you prevaricating the queen mother, are you? ”
Mo Guhan nodded helplessly: "I have never dared to tell the queen mother, for fear that the queen mother will be worried and restless." ”
"But, but if Chang Lingyan gives birth to a dragon son, what will he do? Will the Empress Dowager jump over the wall in a hurry and immediately support the child? ”
"Can't!"
"It's not a sure thing!" The Queen Mother said anxiously: "It's okay as a temporary delaying tactic, but this child must not be born!" ”
Mo Guhan didn't expect that the more he explained, the more chaotic he became, and he couldn't help blurting out: "The child she is carrying is not my Mo family's descendant at all." ”
"What!" The Queen Mother was even more surprised this time, and said dumbfounded: "She, she often Lingyan ......"
Mo Guhan was speechless for a while, and didn't want to explain more, so he frowned and said seriously: "Don't go into detail about this matter, I didn't want to tell you, I was worried that the news would leak and be known by the Queen Mother." But you can't tolerate Chang Lingyan, and you want her to slip the tire again and again, and I'm really worried that something will go wrong. You just have to rest assured that even if Chang Lingyan really gave birth to a boy, Erchen would definitely not admit it. ”
Mo Guhan's words were conclusive, and the Queen Mother's heart that had been hanging for many days was suddenly put down, and she no longer kept asking after being relieved: "With your words, the mourning family will be relieved." In the future, even if Chang Lingyan is arrogant and domineering, the mourning family will endure it, and there is nothing to be angry about. ”
"That's good." Mo Gu Han saw that he finally appeased the Queen Mother, and he was about to say goodbye after a few warm words: "The queen mother is resting, and the sons and daughters will go back to the Qianqing Palace first." ”
The Queen Mother sent it out with a smile: "Also, Your Majesty, you were willful some time ago, but now that Chu Yuehua is in good health, let her move back to Qingqiu Palace." You always have to pamper the other concubines. My royal heirs are going to be extended, you can't ignore them all the time, can you? ”
Seeing that the Queen Mother was going to talk about it again, Mo Guhan frowned: "Concubine Ling has been with her sons for several years, and she has received the most imperial favor, and if she is pregnant, she should have moved a long time ago." The reason why the queen mother still looks for her more is. ”
"This ......" The Queen Mother was mercilessly pushed back by his words, speechless.
Mo Guhan immediately took the opportunity to turn around and flee back to the Qianqing Palace.