There is a dragon spring on the tongue, killing people without seeing blood.

The rumors filled the palace, involving the reputation of many people and concerning the dignity of the royal family. According to convention, Zhen Huan would have died of a sudden illness. The person behind the scenes was ruthless and just miscalculated one thing. If it were other concubines, it would be fine to give them up, but for Zhen Huan, the emperor was reluctant to let her die.

Someone has to bear the emperor's wrath.

An Lingrong shuddered in her heart. She originally thought that she had the experience of living a second life and was able to cope with the situation in the palace. However, the incident in the Imperial Garden made her realize that a single move could affect the entire body. The harem was full of twists and turns and everyone was a pawn, being constantly controlled by an invisible hand. If she wanted to live in peace, she had to be more cautious and low-key.

Everyone in Shuiyuxuan had no idea what was happening outside.

"My lady, the imperial kitchen is overdoing it. What are these dishes? How do we eat them?" Huanbi complained as she looked at the cabbage, steamed buns and porridge on the table.

"It's just some vegetarian food. If others can eat it, I can eat it too. It's no big deal." Zhen Huan comforted Huanbi in a gentle voice.

Huanbi frowned: "My lady, it's not a big deal for us servants, but you just recovered from a serious illness, how can your body bear to eat all this?"

Zhen Huan stopped Huanbi and said, "I am fine now. Please stop saying such things, lest it gets out and people make a fuss about it. Sui Yuxuan can only keep a low profile now, otherwise you will have to follow me and live a hard life."

Jin Xi hurriedly said, "My lady, that's not true. My lady is kind and gentle. We are very relieved to follow you. As long as we are united, there will always be a time when hardship will be over and happiness will come."

Cui Jinxi's words really pleased Zhen Huan. She reached out and pulled a few people to her side, "Now is the time for everyone to be united. Come, eat together."

Several people hurriedly said they dared not, Zhen Huan pretended to be serious and said: "Whoever disobeys me will be punished to keep vigil for seven consecutive days."

A few people just sat down and had dinner with Zhen Huan.

Inside the Yangxin Palace, the emperor said in a solemn voice, "Su Peisheng, you are doing a better job than ever before."

Su Peisheng was shocked. The emperor was angry. He quickly knelt down and replied carefully, "I deserve to die. The queen has sent someone to investigate this matter, but I was negligent. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

The emperor raised his eyes and glanced at him: "Go and investigate, no matter who it is, find that person out for me. My harem cannot tolerate such a gloomy person."

Su Peisheng took the order and went down.

People in the six palaces, east and west, were in a panic. Su Peisheng had already taken many eunuchs and palace maids into the Ministry of Punishment. The Yanx Palace was already low-key enough, but a young eunuch was still called away for questioning.

Noble Lady Fucha was a little undecided and asked hesitantly, "Sister An, do you think Xiao Jiangzi would deliberately try to get involved?"

An Lingrong was also a little panicked. This was something that had never happened in her previous life. The Yanxi Palace was only separated from the Jingren Palace by a wall. The palace maids inside might have a thorn in the side of the Queen. If the Queen signaled him to say something nonsense at this time, it would involve Zhen Huan. The Emperor might be furious and vent his anger on the Yanxi Palace, or even punish him. However, she could not show her anxiety. She calmly comforted Noble Lady Fucha:

"Don't worry, Sister Fucha. The Emperor asked Eunuch Su to investigate, so he won't wrongly accuse a good person. It's the same no matter how we investigate something we didn't do."

Noble Lady Fucha stopped asking questions, and the two of them sat in the main hall waiting for the result.

In the Yikun Palace, after Su Peisheng left, Concubine Hua pushed over the teacup on the table and said in a hateful voice, "I have never despised these evil tricks, but I didn't expect that the emperor would even check the people around me. Zhen Huan is so dishonest, and she doesn't allow others to say anything. She even encouraged the emperor to be suspicious of me. Very good."

Songzhi looked at Concubine Hua's hands with veins bulging as they rested on the table. She knew that she was extremely angry, so she did not dare to step forward and say anything. She only hinted to the other palace servants to quickly put away the broken pieces of the teacup.

"Zhou Ninghai, keep a close eye on the Suiyu Pavilion. During Zhen Huan's confinement, not even a mosquito can fly out of the Suiyu Pavilion."

Concubine Hua was still not satisfied, and shouted, "Go and call Concubine Shen."

In Xianfu Palace, Cunju Hall, Zhou Ninghai urged Shen Meizhuang with an arrogant look on his face:

"Mrs. Shen, our queen is impatient and can't wait for you to change your clothes and put on makeup. Please follow me immediately. If you are late, the queen will be angry again."

Shen Meizhuang knew that Concubine Hua was going to get angry with her because of the incident in the Imperial Garden, and she followed Zhou Ninghai to Yikun Palace with a worried heart.

At this time, Concubine Hua's face was as gloomy as water could drip, and she sat in the main seat waiting for Shen Meizhuang to pay her respects.

"Good luck to Her Majesty Hua Fei. I wonder what instructions you have for me?" Shen Meizhuang asked directly after paying her respects.

Concubine Hua snorted coldly: "There have been many disputes in the palace recently. Concubine Shen is quite talented, so she copied a volume of Women's Analects for each palace, so that the women in the harem can abide by the female model, be careful in what they say and do, and not cause trouble."

Shen Meizhuang bowed her head and asked respectfully, "When will the Majesty want it?"

Hua Fei said coldly: "Today, I want to rectify the unhealthy trends in the harem. The Analects of Confucius is the best example. Shen Guiren will have to work hard for a while."

Shen Meizhuang had no choice but to agree. The Analects of Women has one volume and twelve chapters, with more than a thousand words. Every palace needs it, so she will have to stay up all night.

Shen Meizhuang copied all night long, feeling dizzy and her hand holding the pen was shaking. She finally finished copying after Concubine Hua paid her respects to the Queen.

Hua Fei flipped through it casually and said scathingly, "Mrs. Shen is indeed very talented. I hope that the Analects of Women that she copied can alert the harem and remind them of the basic principles of a woman's conduct."

Shen Meizhuang heard that Concubine Hua was questioning Zhen Huan everywhere. She grew up with Zhen Huan and knew that Zhen Huan's character was impeccable. She wanted to say a few words in defense of Zhen Huan, but was afraid that her words would be too radical and Concubine Hua would not let her go, so she had to respectfully say yes.

After another round of verbal admonishment, Concubine Hua let Shen Meizhuang leave.

In the Yangxin Palace, Su Peisheng entered the palace carefully and reported:

"Your Majesty, I have found out."

The emperor did not say anything, but signaled Su Peisheng to continue with his words with his eyes.

Su Peisheng bowed and said, "It was Yu Guan's daughter who instructed her maid Hua Yun to do it."

The emperor's eyes narrowed and he said "Hmm?" meaningfully.

Su Peisheng continued, "Yu Guan's daughter was dissatisfied with her demotion and took her anger out on Wan Changzai. She bribed Hua Yun with gold and silver and asked her to spread rumors that were unfavorable to Wan Changzai throughout the palace."

The emperor looked at Su Peisheng without saying anything. Su Peisheng knew that the emperor did not believe this result, but he had no way to investigate further. All the clues were cut off at Yu Ying'er. He had no choice but to apologize, "Your Majesty, I am incompetent. I did try my best."

The emperor then spoke calmly: "Yu Shi, for defying the emperor's order, is ordered to commit suicide. The palace maid Hua Yun is to be beaten to death, and the palace maids involved are to be dealt with by the Ministry of Punishment."

Su Peisheng lowered his head to do it.

Yu Ying'er died. Before her death, she kept cursing Zhen Huan viciously. Su Peisheng had someone hold her down and force a cup of poisoned wine into her mouth.

In the Yanxi Palace, Xiao Jiangzi, who was taken to the Ministry of Punishment, came back.

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