The rebirth of a concubine: Gong Du will become the Queen Mother

As soon as he finished speaking, a chuckle escaped from Lu Zhaolin's throat.

He actually knew who did it when the imperial concubine fell into the water. Tao Shuren was not only completely innocent in this matter, but he was at least eighty-nine percent unjust.

It's just that not every case in this palace is clear and clear. It is inevitable that due to various considerations, some people will be saved and some will be pushed out to take the blame.

The beautiful lady at the beginning had neither favor nor support, so she was unable to resist and became a Tao Shuren in the cold palace.

Now that her brother has made meritorious deeds, there is nothing wrong with him wanting her to get some care or two based on his meritorious service.

Thinking like this, Lu Zhaolin said: "I agree to your request."

He looked at Yao Xingde and said, "Go to the Leng Palace and impress the palace servants. In addition, Tao Shuren's duties will be provided by official women, and a suitable palace maid will be assigned to serve her."

Yao Xingde made a "promise" sound, followed the order and retreated.

Tao Xinfang kowtowed in gratitude with a face full of emotion: "Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Lu Zhaolin sat up high with a smile on his lips: "Get up, I'm in command."

Tao Xinfang was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses: "I would like to thank your Majesty for the promotion. I will work hard to serve your Majesty."

Lu Zhaolin nodded slightly, encouraged him a few words, and asked him and Lin You to retreat together.

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Two days later, the greetings in Fengyi Palace dispersed.

As soon as Jiang Shiying came out of Fengyi Palace, she met a middle-aged lady in rich clothes.

"My wife, Mrs. Han Jiang, has met Concubine Chen." The lady bowed to Jiang Shiying in a polite manner.

Jiang Shiying thought to herself, it turned out to be the imperial concubine's mother, no wonder her face was very similar to the imperial concubine.

According to the palace rules, any concubine of the ninth degree or above can summon the birth mother into the palace about half a month before giving birth and stay with the concubine until the confinement period.

Counting the days, I am afraid that the British princess's visit to the palace this time was for the birth of the imperial concubine.

Jiang Shiying said: "Madam, please get up."

Afterwards, the two exchanged a few words and said goodbye politely.

The British princess is not the only one who is passing the sign to the palace today.

In the evening, when Jiang Shiying returned to Jingyang Palace from Shoukang Palace, she encountered a letter from the Queen's Palace on the palace road, leading the Queen's sister-in-law Song Qi to the direction of Fengyi Palace.

In Fengyi Palace.

The conversation between the aunt and sister-in-law was not pleasant.

Song Qi said: "What my father means is that there is no life-or-death enmity between us and Concubine Chen. Instead of tit-for-tat, it is better to join forces."

The queen lowered her head slightly: "Joining forces?"

Mrs. Song Qi couldn't see the expression on her face clearly, and thinking about her husband's instructions before leaving, she said eloquently: "You don't have a prince, and Concubine Chen doesn't have a natal family. The power of our family, plus Concubine Chen's favor, the two of them Combined, who else in the entire harem can compete? Isn’t the storage position within reach?"

The queen chuckled lightly and glanced sideways at her: "Concubine Chen slapped me in the face several times. Father, do you want me to swallow this breath?"

Song Qi was trying to figure out her thoughts, and was about to speak out to persuade her, but she heard the queen say: "I still have palace affairs to be busy with, so I won't keep my sister-in-law around. Shuwen, please send the young lady out."

Mrs. Song Qi opened her mouth, but finally stood up and bowed and said, "My wife, please retire."

The palace door opened and closed again, and there was silence in the palace.

After a long while, the queen spoke quietly: "Father is not only my father, but also the head of the Song family."

Although his daughter's joys and sorrows were at heart, what he cared about more was, after all, the interests of his family.

Huaping said after careful consideration: "I am also worried that we and Concubine Chen will both suffer losses and let others pick up the slack."

There was a sarcastic smile on the queen's face: "You don't have to persuade me, I know it all."

Huaping asked cautiously: "Then let's deal with Concubine Chen——"

The queen stood up and walked back, saying in a calm voice, "I didn't do anything to her either."

She was just tempting others with benefits and instigating others to attack Concubine Chen.

Jiang Shiying didn't know what happened in Fengyi Palace.

At this time, she had finished changing her clothes and was sitting in Dongnuang Pavilion eating snacks.

The doors and windows of Dongnuan Pavilion were wide open, and Hongying and Qiuyu were sewing and talking at the door. In the room, there were only two masters and servants, Jiang Shiying and A Yuan.

Even so, Ah Yuan still leaned into her ear and whispered the message that came in from outside.

A faint smile appeared on Jiang Shi's face: "Whose family is behind this?"

A Yuan said: "He is from the Qin family."

Jiang Shiying said: "The Qin of Qin Zhaorong?"

A Yuan nodded.

Jiang Shiying said: "Keep an eye on him first. Don't let him escape, and don't let anything happen."

A Yuan responded, and then asked her: "Madam, the Qin family's method is exactly the same as what happened to Du Wenpo back then. Was it the Qin family's involvement in the original incident?"

Jiang Shiying slowly shook her head: "I don't think so."

Ah Yuan asked again: "Do you want to deliver a letter to the Tao family?"

This is a good opportunity to show favor to the Tao brothers and sisters.

Jiang Shiying thought for a moment and then said: "Don't hand the letter over yet. Handing this matter to Tao Xinfang is equivalent to handing it to Wu Desi, which means handing it to His Majesty. Nothing has happened now. His Majesty will most likely suppress this matter.

Even if Qin Zhaorong was reprimanded or punished in private, it would not hurt her. It would not be helpful to Tao Shuren's situation if she could not clearly explain the incident of pushing the imperial concubine into the water. "

A Yuan said: "What are you thinking about?"

Jiang Shiying murmured softly: "We have to wait until the news breaks out on the day of the birth of the imperial concubine, or it causes an uproar outside the palace and no one can suppress it."

She had to think carefully about which of these two paths was more suitable.

It wasn't until after dinner that Jiang Shiying made up her mind and asked Ah Yuan to arrange things.

Before going to bed, when Ah Yuan returned, he brought another news.

"Your Majesty, Judge Fang Yuan sent a message over there saying that Concubine Yu is pregnant, and it's been more than a month now. Judge Fang Yuan wants to ask, what should we do with Concubine Yu's pregnancy?"

"Concubine Yu is pregnant?" Jiang Shiying's eyes lit up instantly.

A Yuan nodded: "Concubine Yu asked Imperial Physician Fang to keep it a secret for now, and wait until the fetal image is more stable before announcing it."

If Jiang Shiying wanted to do something to the fetus of Concubine Yu, now would be the best time.

The corners of Jiang Shiying's lips slowly raised, her eyes narrowed slightly, and the ends of her eyes rose. Under the candlelight, she looked like a seductive banshee: "Let Dr. Fang take good care of Concubine Yu's pregnancy. I hope that Concubine Yu can give birth to a healthy little prince for your majesty."

Ah Yuan sighed after hearing this: "Your Majesty is kind."

Jiang Shiying only shook her head, a chuckle escaped from her lips.

Merciful? She just hopes that her safety can have another shield and a whetstone.