The concubine is extremely cautious

Concubine Shu looked at this scene, suddenly glanced at Ning Wanyin, and said to Wei Yingya with a smile, "Among the newcomers this year, the only one who got the small kitchen is you, besides Lady Ning. Lady Ying, His Majesty treats you with such deep affection and loyalty, which is enviable."

Song Qingzhi was originally very upset, but upon hearing these words, she immediately felt much better.

The small kitchen that the emperor gave to Ning Wanyin now belongs to others too!

She was not a special favor. Nothing special.

"Your Highness, your compliment is great..." Wei Yingya replied with a gentle smile.

When she heard Concubine Shu suddenly compare herself with Lady Ning, she knew that she was trying to sow discord between them. Everyone knew that...

The original owner had always looked down upon Lady Ning who came from the Earl's Mansion.

He even mocked her to her face.

Of course, with the original owner's brainless level, he was so angry that he was jumping up and down before he could even start a quarrel by mocking the other party.

Wei Yingya is not the original owner.

She didn't need to deal with Ning Wanyin.

Although Ning Wanyin seemed to be the biggest obstacle to her advancement, according to Wei Yingya's observation, Ning Wanyin would not live long.

First, she had no backing and dared to offend the Queen Mother. This kind of powerless concubine who could not see the situation clearly and offended others would never survive more than three chapters in palace fighting novels.

Second, she was actually taking care of Shunpin's baby! As we all know, the most unlucky people in palace fighting dramas, besides the pregnant concubines, are the people who take care of the pregnant concubines!

She is simply filled with cannon fodder buffs.

Since she is a person who is destined to die, why should I provoke her?

People who make enemies on all sides die quickly. Ning Wanyin is such a counterexample, and I should take it as a warning!

Concubine Shu was a little disappointed. She had already mentioned Lady Ning, so why didn't Lady Ying step up and step on her?

What a useless thing.

Ning Wanyin was indifferent to Concubine Shu's words, and she was too lazy to pay attention to the inexplicable gloating look of Concubine Song at the next table.

She was thinking quietly. This morning, Xue Zhaoyi met Caiye. If nothing unexpected happened, she would take action in the next two days...

"My lady, Miss Lianrui just sent a palace maid to bring it to you. She said it was the peace jade that you always carry with you, but you forgot to bring it with you." Xiao Guizi handed the colorful necklace with a peace knot and jade ring to Ning Wanyin.

Ning Wanyin took the peace jade and held it tightly, her eyes flashing, "Hmm."

This is the token that Ning Wanyin gave to Lianrui in advance.

If Caiye leaves Lingxue Pavilion, Xiaoxiazi and Lianrui will continue to follow her. As long as the jade is delivered, she will know that Caiye has taken action.

Of course it was not convenient for Ning Wanyin to go and arrest the person in person.

As the emperor's favorite concubine, she was stared at by countless eyes whenever she walked in the harem.

It will only alert the enemy.

Ning Wanyin didn't even look at Xue Zhaoyi, and just casually enjoyed the dance.

The poetry selection is just the first program.

The dinner ended early and there was a lot of dancing and music.

Listen to music and watch plays.

……

A quarter of an hour ago.

Cai Ye took advantage of the gap between the two shifts of eunuchs' rotation and quietly left Lingxue Pavilion.

She was very nervous.

Xue Zhaoyi ordered her to go to Linlang Palace to set fire at 12:00 tonight, and the people to cooperate with her were already prepared.

When the time comes, all he needs to do is be caught on the scene and then identify Ning Wanyin.

She is a witness.

As for the physical evidence...

Because Lingxue Pavilion was guarded too strictly, the hidden evidence could be easily discovered. In order to avoid alerting the enemy, Xue Zhaoyi did not take any unnecessary action.

Xue Zhaoyi had planned this plan a long time ago.

She had no grudge against Concubine Zhuang. Although Concubine Zhuang disliked the concubines, she would not provoke the Xue and Cen families.

Xue Zhaoyi didn't take her seriously at all.

But Concubine Zhuang's identity is very suitable.

In terms of love, she saved the emperor's life and the emperor had a special affection for her. In terms of the overall situation, her brother was the commander of the emperor's guards.

Once Concubine Zhuang died, the emperor would definitely bring the murderer to justice, whether to avenge her or to appease his trusted generals.

And by then, Ning Wanyin will be the only suspect...

Only death can put this matter to rest.

As for the fact that her cousin's daughter also lived in Linlang Palace, she thought this was even better.

If it was a prince, she would put in some effort to get him here.

But she was just a useless princess, so she died.

By then, the emperor will also have to give an explanation to the Xue family, which can be regarded as making the best use of their resources.

If it weren't for the appearance of Concubine Li, Concubine Xue would have planned to do this from the beginning...

It has been delayed until now, all because of Shunpin's sudden pregnancy and the strict security of Lingxue Pavilion.

She couldn't get in touch with Cai Ye.

Cai Ye went to Linlang Palace openly with a box of snacks in her hand.

The palace was full of palace maids and eunuchs who were doing their jobs, so naturally no one would stop her and question her.

We had a smooth journey to the vicinity of Linlang Palace.

The two eunuchs who were waiting for Caiye had already been waiting in the nearby rockery and bonsai garden, and handed Caiye the tools to commit the crime:

"Cai Ye, these are the fire starter and fire powder..."

Cai Ye took it carefully.

There were also two palace maids who were on the inside and led their group to sneak into Linlang Palace through the back door.

Cai Ye was in charge of the main hall of Linlang Palace.

The other four people dispersed to the four corners to set fire.

Cai Ye had just taken out the tinder and was about to light the fire...

"Bang!" A kick came from behind and knocked Cai Ye to the ground.

Cai Ye fell to the ground and looked back with a shocked expression, "Xiao Xiazi...Lian Rui..."

At the same time, the other four palace servants who lit the fire were also caught on the spot.

The ones following Cai Ye were not only Xiao Xia Zi and Lian Rui, but also a group of eunuchs from the Wei Lin Division.

……

Let’s go back to this morning.

Ning Wanyin went to Qianxin Palace to bring ginseng soup to Helian Qi.

Helian Qi was reviewing memorials, and the affairs of state made him frown. He did not look up at Ning Wanyin, and said casually, "Put it here."

"I have something to report." Ning Wanyin said.

Helian Qi didn't like being interrupted when he was reviewing memorials, but Ning Wanyin wouldn't bother him for trivial matters, so he rarely had the patience to say:

"what's up?"

"A palace maid named Cai Ye from Lingxue Pavilion went to Concubine Xue's Qionghua Garden today. I don't know what she did in there. This is the tip-off that Xiao Xiazi got while tracking her. I just learned about it and immediately came to report it to you." Ning Wanyin said directly.

Xiao Xia Zi is the emperor's man, and even if Ning Wanyin doesn't say it, Xiao Xia Zi will report it.

Ning Wanyin specifically used Xiao Xiazi to track them.

One is that he has some kung fu skills, so he can get away even if he is discovered. Ning Wanyin is worried about Lian Rui doing this alone, in case she is discovered and killed.

The second is that His Majesty values ​​the dragon fetus. If he finds a spy in her palace, His Majesty will deal with it for Shunpin's safety, which is a good way to use the power of others.

Helian Qi's eyes darkened. The Xue family was going to take action against Shunpin?

"I dare not speculate what Concubine Xue wants to do. Maybe she just wants my maid to gossip. But I am responsible for taking care of Concubine Shun, so I have to treat it with caution. I ask Your Majesty to send more people to keep a close eye on this maid..." Ning Wanyin reported in a deep voice.

Helian Qi nodded slightly, "I understand. You did your best."

After leaving Qianxin Palace, Ning Wanyin fell into deep thought.

There are only two possibilities for how Concubine Xue bribed Cai Ye.

First, to murder Shunpin. Second, to murder himself.

The emperor was devoted to protecting the dragon fetus and suspected that Concubine Shun was trying to kill Concubine Xue, but Ning Wanyin felt that Concubine Xue was more likely targeting her.

In Xue Zhaoyi's heart, killing herself is definitely more important than killing Shunpin.

Remember what Tang Miaoling said about the fire in Linlang Palace?

This further strengthened her suspicion.

She came to ask for instructions on the pretext of protecting Shunpin. As long as the emperor sent more people, whether the other party wanted to deal with Concubine Zhuang or Shunpin, they could just sit back and wait.