When I opened my eyes, Zhen Huan knelt in front of me and had a miscarriage

It would have been fine if I hadn’t said it.

The more she spoke, the uglier Yinzhen's expression became.

The Queen Mother held her breath in her heart, and her hands moved in a flustered manner.

"It's just a small toy. I don't like fancy decorations anymore. How can I carry it with me every day?"

After saying that, he waved his hand to signal Zhuxi to put the things away quickly.

Nian Shilan just blinked her clear eyes, "Yes, the Queen Mother doesn't like to wear clothes, so you can put it in the jewelry box and keep it. It's good to look at it day and night."

Zhu Xi only regretted that he couldn't cover Nian Shilan's mouth.

The more she spoke, the more it added fuel to the fire, making Yinzhen's rage grow stronger.

Yinzhen didn't say anything else, just fiddled with the jade beads in his hand.

"The Empress Dowager, the Emperor and Concubine Hua have been talking for a while. The tea must have gotten cold. I'll change some more right away." Zhu Xi found a topic to attract attention.

The Queen Mother breathed a sigh of relief, "Well, I cooked the Snow Top Cold Green that the Emperor sent some time ago. I knew that the Emperor loved to drink it, so I kept it as a treasure and waited for the Emperor to drink it."

Nian Shilan's son stopped talking at this time.

Waiting to see Yinzhen's expression.

Yinzhen's face was as dead as a tree, and his dark eyes darkened.

This might be what it means to be intimidating without even getting angry, and Yinzhen was very good at concealing his emotions.

"No, I suddenly remembered that I have some things to do in the previous dynasty. I will take my leave first." Yinzhen stepped down.

Nian Shilan quickly stood up and saluted him respectfully.

After Yinzhen walked out of the hall, she spoke, "Oh, it's getting late now, Queen Mother. I didn't pay my respects to the Queen when I woke up early. Now I should hurry over to apologize to the Queen. I won't stay any longer."

The queen mother looked as if she was dead, and she just said in a low voice, "Well, you should go over earlier."

After hearing this, Nian Shilan bowed hastily and fled out of Shoukang Palace.

Only after leaving Shoukang Palace did Nian Shilan relax.

Even sitting in the sedan chair, he could hardly hide the smile on his face.

Songzhi also smiled and looked up at her own queen who was sitting on the sedan chair in all her glory. "The queen is in a very good mood today."

"Of course, everyone is happy during the holidays."

Said so.

But in fact, deep down, what she wanted was that this Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone except her, Nian Shilan, would be happy.

No one can be happy.

……

Inside Shoukang Palace.

The Queen Mother sat on the couch, staring blankly in the direction where Yinzhen had just left.

"Zhu Xi, do you think the emperor would mind this?"

She was in a bad mood, and Zhuxi couldn't bear to make the empress dowager worry any more, so he could only say some nice words.

"It's just a hairpin. The emperor is a wise man and will know what to do."

The Queen Mother's old face showed a bit of dejection and mockery, "A wise person? How many wise people can there be in this world? I am afraid that the Emperor will be unhappy but won't tell me."

"So how does the Queen Mother want to solve this hairpin?"

The Queen Mother said without hesitation, "It is something that should not be there in the first place. Put it where I can't see it."

"Yes."

After saying that, she slowly moved her eyes and looked at the soft stool where Nian Shilan had just sat.

"Today, Concubine Hua is not as talkative as before." She said lightly.

Zhu Xi understood immediately and followed up, "I also find it strange. In the past, Concubine Hua only liked to say some sour words to the Queen Mother about jealousy. Why is it that she seems to have become a different person today?"

Every word hit the point and every sentence touched the emperor's heart.

The Queen Mother frowned slightly, "Why did she pick up the black gold box at first sight? Did she look at the gift list?"

Zhu Xi thought for a while and shook her head. "I kept the gift list in my hand to prevent others from seeing it. I skipped the gift list when counting the items. However, Lord Longkodo's gift box is indeed a little unique. It's not surprising that Concubine Hua took a liking to it at first sight."

Hearing this, the Queen Mother could only sigh, "I suddenly feel tired today, so I will not go to the family banquet tonight. Let the concubines who came to pay their respects go back later."

Zhu Xi was worried and wanted to comfort her but couldn't say anything, so he could only say, "Yes."

……

Nian Shilan then went to Jingren Palace.

However, Jiang Fuhai said that the Queen was too busy to meet him, saying that she was busy preparing for the Mid-Autumn Festival family dinner tonight.

Songzhi felt indignant and wanted to argue.

Nian Shilan stopped her and said, "Since the Queen is not available, I will go back first. Anyway, we have time to meet today."

She sneered and glanced at Jiang Fuhai's mean and complacent face.

Then he took the group back to Yikun Palace.

Sitting on the sedan chair, she leaned slightly to the side and asked Songzhi, "Have you arranged everything for tonight?"

Songzhi resolutely said, "Your Majesty, everything has been arranged."

After returning to Yiku Palace, Nian Shilan got off the sedan chair.

Zhou Ninghai limped over in a hurry.

"Niangniang, Niangniang..."

I ran too fast and accidentally tripped.

Nian Shilan immediately frowned, a worried look on her face, "Well, why don't you slow down in everything? You don't have good legs and feet, but you don't know how to cherish them. Do you want to fall and become disabled?"

Although the words may not sound so kind, they are truly full of concern.

Zhou Ninghai chuckled, opened his eyes wide, and said happily, "Your Majesty, I don't know that Qin Nuo has news."

"Oh?" Nian Shilan raised her eyebrows. After searching for so long, she finally got some news.

"Earlier, our apprentice Xiao Zhongzi was gossiping with the eunuchs in the imperial kitchen. They mentioned that a palace maid had found the necklace that the Empress had given to Qin Nuo when she was still a concubine. Now, the necklace has been brought back by me and is in the palace."

Nian Shilan frowned. "Just a necklace? No other clues, like a sharp weapon or a knife?"

She thought that Qin Nuo must have been assassinated.

So I asked Zhou Ninghai to look into this aspect.

"I am incompetent and have not found out yet, but I can guarantee that this thing must be what Qin Nuo brought with him on the day he left the palace. It is estimated that Qin Nuo's bag fell and the other things were picked up by the palace maids. This necklace is valuable, so we have the news."

Zhou Ninghai explained in detail.

Nian Shilan thought what he said made some sense, but this was the only evidence he had.

We can only analyze it carefully here.

Nian Shilan entered the hall, picked up the necklace and examined it carefully.

Only Songzhi and Zhou Ninghai were left in the hall to serve.

"There is no blood or other marks on this scarlet gold ring, not even a speck of dust. Madam, how can we tell what is wrong?"

Songzhi propped up her head and looked at what was in front of her.

This thing almost made her eyes blurry.

I don't understand anything.

Nian Shilan was also surprised and shrugged, "This is the only thing left of Qin Nuo before he died. This is the only thing to investigate."

When Songzhi heard her say this, she rubbed her eyes and looked carefully again.

Seeing her like this, Nian Shilan waved her hand and said, "Forget it, I'm hungry too, let Fudong bring some cakes."

Songzhi went to call Fudong, and Fudong had already been prepared, so it was served quickly.

When Fu Dong came to deliver the pastries, he kept staring at the necklace on the table.

Songzhi joked, "Fudong, do you like this thing?"

Fu Dong shook her head and even said in a strange tone, "How dare I covet the things of the Majesty? It's just that I saw that there seemed to be something in the necklace, and there was also a faint fragrance."