The subtle fragrance of cotton needles

Xia Yanxiang did not attend the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet this time. Xia Pinxiang had originally wanted to show off in front of Xia Yanxiang, what a pity.

Although Xia Yanxiang did not show up this time, the ministers did have some words to say to her.

It is said that people's words are scary. Fortunately, Xia Yanxiang was not present, otherwise I don't know what those women would say about her.

Even Mo Yuchen, a grown man, was furious when he heard those words at the banquet mocking Xia Yanxiang for not being lucky enough to marry Mo Yuyang.

But most of these women just said that Xia Yanxiang was unlucky and did not say anything unpleasant. After all, Xia Zhibai was still at the banquet. If he spoke of his own sister to her face, given Xia Zhibai's temper, the whole capital would not have an easy time.

On the third day after the banquet, Mo Yuyang was reprimanded by Mo Cheng and ordered to be detained in the Dali Temple.

Mo Cheng's rage this time was really strange. Before Mo Yuyang could even react, Mo Cheng kicked him hard and then ordered him to be detained.

The entire court was even in turmoil over this matter.

The Dali Temple gave Mo Cheng an answer. The reason was that they copied the account book of the Jiangnan flood relief case from the home of the Minister of Works. The account book clearly recorded how much of the disaster relief funds were embezzled, where they went, and even what they were used for.

Most of them mentioned that it was for the purpose of bribing Prince Yuan.

Therefore, Prince Yuan is closely related to this matter and must be imprisoned to verify his innocence.

Yang Fan stood in the court with his back straight. Everyone knew that the Jiangnan flood control case was related to Yang Fan's Yang family.

If this matter only involved the innocence of Yang Fan's family, it would be fine, but Prince Yuan was related to embezzlement of disaster relief funds.

What does this mean? It means that Prince Yuan has harmed the people, which is a great crime in the world.

Even if Mo Cheng wanted to protect him, he had to consider the seriousness of the matter.

When Xia Yanxiang learned the news, she was still recuperating in a farm in the suburbs.

Xia Yanxiang was not very surprised.

What a pity! Although Mo Cheng ordered Mo Yuyang to be detained in the Dali Temple, he did nothing but let Mo Yuyang wait for investigation.

This means that things have turned around for Mo Yuyang.

Yes, Mo Yuyang is the eldest son of the Empress, and most of the eldest sons are given high hopes. Why would Mo Cheng really want to get to the bottom of this matter and ruin the future of his eldest son with his own hands?

Xia Yanxiang saw the letter when she returned to her room after taking a hot spring bath. She didn't pay much attention to it and burned it.

"Master's wife, when can I return to Beijing?" Xia Yanxiang was a little impatient. After all, Mo Yuyang being imprisoned would be a big drama. How could she justify all this planning if she didn't go back to see it in person?

Yue Qing calculated and said, "Wait a little longer. You have just recovered. Remember not to travel too much, otherwise your recovery will be very slow."

pity!

But it is also good to wait patiently, what if something good happens later?

Xia Yanxiang is not in the capital, and things have developed so quickly. What if there are other surprises?

There is surprise, but not necessarily joy.

"Madam, Yan'er has been away for such a long time collecting herbs with Dongfang Ji. When will she come back?" Xia Liu asked with some concern while having dinner at Wenti Pavilion today.

Tu found it strange. Xia Yanxiang had gone out with Dongfang Ji to collect herbs before, and Xia Liu never asked. Why did Xia Liu seem to be so concerned this time?

"It's said to be at least half a month, and at most two to three months. It should be fine." Tu and Dongfang Ji and others are old friends and have never worried about Xia Yanxiang's safety.

"Having said that, Yan'er is a girl who has already reached the age of marriage. It is not appropriate for her to continue running around like a child. We should let her come back earlier." Xia Liu felt very uncomfortable and said stiffly.

Tu felt strange but didn't say anything, which meant she agreed.

While eating, Xia Liu was thinking of something evil in his mind.

The Queen only learned about Mo Yuyang after he was ordered to be detained by Mo Cheng. Although she was anxious, she kept it to herself and first sent someone to convey the order for Xia Pinxiang to enter the palace.

"Your Highness, please wait a moment. Please allow me to go into the palace to inform them." After the leading palace maid led Xia Pinxiang into the side hall, she bowed slightly to Xia Pinxiang.

Xia Pinxiang glanced at the palace maid lightly before nodding.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Xia is here." Seeing the palace maid coming in, Aunt Bichi beside the Queen directly reported to the Queen.

The queen was taking a nap with her eyes closed on the chaise longue and seemed not to have heard anything.

Bitch didn't say it a second time, but stood quietly beside the queen.

Xia Pinxiang waited for a long time in the side hall but no one came to report. She lost her patience and said, "Cui Yu, go ask if the maid was too lazy to report to the Queen?"

"Yes."

Cui Yu came out soon and stood a little further away from Xia Pinxiang. She bowed to Xia Pinxiang, swallowed her saliva, and said, "Your Majesty, the Queen is taking a nap. Aunt Bichi asks you to wait for a moment."

Xia Pinxiang was immediately furious. She was just a palace maid, but she dared to let her wait in the side hall like this! If she wasn't the bitch aunt beside the queen, Xia Pinxiang would definitely have asked someone to beat her up.

"Then wait a moment!" Be patient and everything will be calm. There will always be a chance to deal with the little bitch. She won't be here for a while.

Now it was important to impress the Queen.

Now that Mo Yuyang had entered the Dali Temple, she had written a letter to her father, asking him to find a way to put the entire blame on the Minister of Works, and to deal with the Minister of Works' shameless sister as well.

How dare that little bitch seduce His Highness on her wedding night with His Highness!

She was just a concubine, but she dared to compete with Xia Pinxiang! Even the high and mighty Xia Yanxiang had to give way to her!

Unexpectedly, this wait lasted for a whole hour. Xia Pinxiang's patience was almost exhausted and her anger was growing.

Especially since the palace maids who came to serve her tea had come several times, even if they didn't say anything, Xia Pinxiang knew that they were laughing at her.

Fortunately, a little palace maid finally came and timidly bowed to Xia Pinxiang: "Madam Concubine, the Queen invites you in."

Xia Pinxiang took Cuiyu's hand and took a step forward, but her feet were sore from sitting for too long and she almost fell down. The little palace maid lowered her head, as if she was laughing at something.

Xia Pinxiang resisted the urge to slap her and said stiffly, "Lead the way!"

"I greet the Queen. May Her Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years." Xia Pinxiang bowed to the Queen in a proper manner.

The queen raised her eyelids and saw Xia Pinxiang's appearance. She remembered the suffering she had endured on the day Xia Pinxiang entered Prince Yuan's Mansion, and she almost lost the calmness on her face.

However, he did not ask Xia Pinxiang to stand up, but said indifferently: "You also know that you are a concubine?"