The subtle fragrance of cotton needles

Although Mo Cheng had ordered the Dali Temple to conduct a thorough investigation into Xia Yanxiang's poisoning, the Dali Temple had been investigating for several days without any progress. Xia Yanxiang knew about it but did not make any comment.

Tu Song and Xia Zhibai were unwilling to accept this, but they had no choice but to go to the Dali Temple to investigate for a few days. They found no other evidence to show who poisoned Xia Yanxiang, and found nothing except the Mu Shi Powder in the wine that Xia Yanxiang drank.

After several days, there was really no other way out, so the Dali Temple could only rule the case as an unsolved one.

The news that Xia Yanxiang was fine had spread throughout the capital, and the palace also knew about it, especially the Queen and Mo Fuyang, who were so angry that they were about to vomit blood. Now that Xia Yanxiang was fine, Mo Fuyang could only marry a concubine's daughter as a concubine.

What's the point of marrying Xia Pinxiang?! A concubine's daughter, not valued by the Right Prime Minister and General Pu Wei, not to mention that the Minister of Rites favors his concubine over his wife, wouldn't this make the Right Prime Minister even more resentful? How could the Right Prime Minister really help him for Xia Pinxiang!

Now that Mo Yuyang has married Xia Pinxiang as his concubine, it is impossible for him to marry Xia Yanxiang as his principal wife. How can he accept this? ! Mo Yuchen must have come up with this plan because he also wants the power of the Right Prime Minister and General Pu Wei!

On May 20th, the imperial edict granting Xia Pinxiang marriage to Prince Yuan Mo Yuyang arrived at Xia's residence.

"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: Xia Pinxiang, the second daughter of the Minister of Rites, is virtuous, diligent, thrifty, and beautiful. She is hereby granted to Prince Yuan as a concubine, and an auspicious day is chosen for her to enter the palace. This is my decree." The person who came was Eunuch Li's apprentice, Eunuch Wang.

"Your humble servant thanks the Emperor for his grace." Xia Liu brought his whole family to receive the imperial edict and express gratitude. Xia Liu held up both hands to receive the imperial edict.

"Thank you for the trip, eunuch. This is tea for you. Please accept it." Xia Liu was holding the imperial edict on the side, while Tu took out some silver to reward eunuch Wang.

"Oh, thank you, madam!" Eunuch Wang accepted the silver with a smile on his face. The advantage of delivering the imperial edict is that there are all kinds of rewards to be received, and they don't have to be confiscated. "Look at our family. The girls in the master's family are all well-behaved. I think they will have a bright future in the future!"

Tu felt very uncomfortable when she heard what Eunuch Wang said. She was even more upset when she saw that Eunuch Wang kept glancing at Xia Yanxiang: "Eunuch, I really trouble you to make this trip. I'll have someone take you back!"

Eunuch Wang looked even more proud when he heard Tu's politeness, and left with a smile on his face.

Xia Yanxiang heard the conversation between Eunuch Wang and Tu, and saw the look in Eunuch Wang's eyes. She felt disgusted, but did not show it on her face. Instead, she looked at Xia Liu, Xia Pinxiang and others.

Xia Pinxiang was extremely happy when he received the confirmation of the imperial edict. Arrogance and complacency appeared on her face. She looked at Xia Yanxiang provocatively.

However, Xia Yanxiang did not feel Xia Pinxiang's happiness at all. Instead, she looked at Xia Pinxiang calmly.

No one knew what Xia Liu was thinking, he just stood there holding the imperial edict.

Standing next to Xia Pinxiang were Xia Jianxiang and the second aunt. Xia Jianxiang was also a person who could not keep her composure. At this moment, she looked provocative and arrogantly looked at Xia Yanxiang.

The Second Aunt was much more vigilant than them. Seeing that Xia Yanxiang and Tu both looked calm, she showed no resentment or jealousy at all.

Xia Jianxiang was narrow-minded, and now she couldn't wait to step on Xia Yanxiang. She walked over and said in surprise, "Oh, second sister, do we have to call you queen when we see you in the future?"

Xia Pinxiang was also very proud and said sourly: "Fifth sister, how can you say that? We are all family, why do we need any red tape?"

Xia Yanxiang found it funny. In her previous life, she was forced to marry Mo Yuyang as a concubine. Every time Xia Pinxiang saw her, she would never call her Concubine Madam. It was even Xia Pinxiang who framed her for becoming a concubine!

Seeing that Xia Yanxiang was not moved at all, Xia Pinxiang and Xia Jianxiang's pride turned into anger. Xia Pinxiang said to Xia Yanxiang angrily: "Third sister, my sister is going to marry His Royal Highness Prince Yuan. Aren't you happy for her?"

Just be a concubine and make yourself happy.

"Sister, congratulations to second sister. Congratulations to second sister on marrying the person she loves." Xia Yanxiang "congratulated" Xia Pinxiang with a smile on her face, giving her satisfaction and making her happy.

Xia Pinxiang thought Xia Yanxiang was just forcing a smile, and became even more proud after hearing Xia Yanxiang's "blessing".

Second concubine Yang Jin always felt that something was wrong with Xia Yanxiang. Even if Xia Yanxiang herself didn't care whether she married Prince Yuan or not, the Right Prime Minister and Xia Zhibai would certainly not let Xia Pinxiang easily surpass Xia Yanxiang. What's more, based on Xia Yanxiang's background alone, she would definitely be a queen!

Now that His Royal Highness Prince Yuan has married Xia Pinxiang as his concubine, he will not marry Xia Yanxiang as his principal wife.

If the Right Prime Minister and Xia Zhibai were to side with each other, they would definitely have to find a promising prince. Currently, the most promising ones are Prince Yuan and Prince Luo. Prince Yuan is the eldest and the legitimate son, and his mother's family has the Left Prime Minister in the court. He has the greatest possibility of being made the crown prince. Prince Luo's mother died early, and Concubine Su has her own son and daughter. If Prince Luo's mother's family was not from the Wang family of Langya, and if he himself had outstanding abilities, the emperor probably would not have paid much attention to this son.

From this perspective, Prince Yuan has a much greater advantage than Prince Luo, and the Right Prime Minister has been demanding a thorough investigation into Xia Yanxiang's poisoning. Isn't it because after Xia Yanxiang was poisoned, it was her daughter who was granted marriage to His Royal Highness Prince Yuan?

Thinking of this, Yang Jin became more alert and quickly grabbed Xia Pinxiang and Xia Jianxiang, signaling them not to show off in front of Xia Yanxiang.

Xia Yanxiang saw that Yang Jin was staring at her, but seemed to be in deep thought when Xia Pinxiang and Xia Jianxiang were showing off in front of her. She knew that only Yang Jin needed special attention, and that Xia Pinxiang's success in her previous life was probably due to Yang Jin's behind-the-scenes tricks.

Xia Liu finally reacted at this time, frowned and glared at Xia Pinxiang and Xia Jianxiang, then turned around and said to Tu: "I will go to offer the imperial edict in the ancestral hall. I will stay in Zhuxiang Garden for dinner today and will not go to your place."

"Yes." Tu agreed and took Xia Yanxiang away.

Xia Qianxiang said something to her aunt, and then went with Xia Yanxiang.

"Third sister, are you... okay?" After returning to the backyard, Xia Qianxiang looked around and saw that there was no one from Zhuxiang Garden, so she said to Xia Yanxiang.

Xia Yanxiang smiled and said, "What's the big deal? It's her, Xia Pinxiang, who's getting married, not me, so why should I worry?"

Xia Qianxiang glanced at Tu and didn't dare to speak.

Mrs. Tu didn't hear Xia Qianxiang's question, and turned back in confusion: "Why don't you ask?"

Xia Qianxiang didn't dare to speak. Tu looked at her and found it a little funny: "What are you afraid of? Just ask whatever you want to ask."

"Madam... do you mind?" Xia Qianxiang said timidly, "My second sister is going to marry into Prince Yuan's mansion now. Father didn't pay much attention to you and my third sister in the past. From now on, I'm afraid he won't take you seriously anymore."