"As for whether Concubine Xian asked for mercy for you?" Jinzhong shook his head. "Every time she saw the emperor, she only talked about the friendship between the two of them. She even mentioned Master Anduo a few times. Your master has long forgotten that you exist."

Suo Xin lowered her head and smiled bitterly, "Thank you so much for helping me get the information."

"I'm sorry." After Jinzhong had a brief chat, he still had to conduct all the routine questioning regarding the punishment.

Ruyi's life was easier. Not many people came to see her on weekdays. She spent most of her time reciting poems and embroidering handkerchiefs. When the emperor came, she would ask a few questions in a casual manner, asking whether she believed she was innocent or whether she was being wronged.

If the emperor believed it, she would say a few more sarcastic words to him. If the emperor remained silent, Ruyi would start to turn her face away.

All this seems to have become a daily routine.

After the palace market was over, the emperor went to Gao Xiyue's place more and more often. Chen Wanyin would also accompany the emperor to eat and chat every now and then, and Su Lujun also saw the emperor more often.

"Your Majesty, there is still no news from the Yikun Palace. It seems that the incident involving Master Anduo has really been silently overshadowed by the limelight of the palace market."

Wei Yanwan was paying close attention to the news over there at this time. After all, the emperor's birthday would be in a few days. In her previous life, thanks to her delaying time halfway, and with the help of Hai Lan to pass on the message, Ruyi was able to successfully turn the tide.

Many things in this life are changing invisibly, but many things are also happening one after another.

She was looking forward to what Ruyi would rely on to turn things around at this time.

"No rush." ​​Rongyin was taking care of her flowers. She was waiting quietly to see what was happening with Ruyi. However, the only thing that was certain was that Ruyi would never fall down so easily at this time.

Wei Yanwan had learned to cultivate her temper by following the Empress these days, so she no longer had the initial impatience and hostility, let alone anxiety. "Your Majesty, I made tea cakes for you. I'll bring them to you right away."

Rong Yin did not stop her. She stood where she was and looked towards the direction of Yikun Palace.

Before he had time to build up his emotions, a clear voice came from afar, "Empress! Empress!"

Mo Xin often couldn't understand why her master looked so listless when she was outside, but as soon as she stepped into Changchun Palace, she seemed to be full of energy.

Gao Xiyue was almost jumping over at this time. She didn't know what was wrong with the emperor these days. He came to look for her every few days. She finally made some time and came to Changchun Palace without saying a word.

"Walk slower, watch your step, be careful not to fall." Rong Yin no longer had the mind to think about the future. The little ancestor in front of her was enough to worry her about.

Gao Xiyue was wearing a pastel-colored palace dress with her skirt swaying gracefully. Her hair, which was carefully combed by Mo Xin, was dotted with sparkling pearls and jade. The makeup on her face was more exquisite than the day she was named a noble concubine.

Her eyes and eyebrows are full of tenderness, innocence and nobility.

The most eye-catching thing is the smile on her face, as if she had come to Changchun Palace to pay respects to the Empress, or as if she had gone to her own elder sister's backyard. Oppressive, cautious, and careful, these words had nothing to do with her.

This smile showed both the pride of the emperor's favor in these days and the trust and reliance on the Queen.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor has been staying at my place every now and then these days, and even the Queen Mother has given me and Concubine Chun a lot of rewards, saying that the palace market is run to her liking."

Gao Xiyue performed the ceremony very carelessly, and then nestled herself beside the Queen very solemnly.

Rong Yin sighed, "You have already started to assist in the management of the harem, why are you still like a child who has not grown up? But you did very well this time, you are favored, and I am happy for you. Jingxue is growing up day by day. If you can have another little prince in the future, you will..."

"Oh, Your Majesty~" Although Gao Xiyue was happy that she had been doing well these days, she didn't particularly like hearing the Queen speaking as if she was giving instructions for her funeral.

"In the future, I will be with the Empress, and the Empress will take care of me all my life." This is just pure cheating.

Rongyin seemed to want to say something when the little palace maid outside came to report the news. It was not someone else but Jin Yuyan. She came to ask for a meeting with a big belly and some high-quality ginseng.

Rongyin knew that Jin Yuyan's visit must be related to the framing of Ruyi. Ruyi was stupid, but Jin Yuyan was not.

Jin Yuyan naturally knew that she had seen through all her plans, and she came here at this time just to make herself stand on the same camp with her. As long as the two of them were on the same boat, even if something really happened in the future, she, as the queen, would have to think about how to protect Jin Yuyan.

So Jin Yuyan came here today, firstly to confirm her attitude, and secondly to tie herself to the big ship of Changchun Palace.

But Rongyin also has her own considerations. She can choose not to harm others actively, and she can also choose not to push the development of things, but she cannot do it so blatantly.

Now that the matter has not been completely settled, she does not want to meet Jin Yuyan at this time to avoid causing any more trouble.

So, Rong Yin said that she was not feeling well and asked the palace maid to reject Jin Yuyan, and she did not accept the ginseng.

Gao Xiyue was suddenly confused. Although she didn't like Jin Yuyan very much, she didn't understand why the Queen didn't see Jin Yuyan.

In her opinion, the Queen Mother has always been kind and generous, treating everyone in the harem equally. Her behavior today is really abnormal.

Her curiosity was instantly aroused. Instead of thinking about it silently in her heart, she might as well take the initiative to ask.

She planned to ask the Queen herself after Jin Yuyan was driven away.

Jin Yuyan waited outside the palace gate for a long time, but never received any news from the Queen that she wanted to see her. From the very beginning, she knew that the Queen had already known about her framing of Ruyi.

But the queen's attitude today was already good. Even though she was rejected so harshly, she didn't dare to say anything more and could only leave silently.

Before leaving, she did not forget to smile and seemed to want to say a few more words when she bumped into Wei Yanwan who had just returned with cakes in her hands. She smiled, approached Wei Yanwan, and whispered, "I have no ill will towards Changchun Palace. I hope the Queen can turn a blind eye."

Wei Yanwan's smile was gentle and decent. She knew that this matter was of great importance and that if she was not careful, Changchun Palace would be implicated. "I didn't hear anything, and the queen didn't say anything. If there is nothing else, I will go back to serve the queen."

After saying this, he turned and entered the hall.

Jin Yuyan sighed helplessly and could only leave. She knew that her current situation was very dangerous and she had to find a way to deal with Ruyi as soon as possible, or add more fuel to the fire.

Jeong-sook looked at her master coming out, and her face suddenly became more anxious. She immediately went over and offered her hand to support her. Kim Yu-yeon shook her head, and Jeong-sook did not continue asking questions.

Gao Xiyue heard the conversation between Jin Yuyan and Wei Yanwan in Changchun Palace, but she didn't hear it all, which made her even more curious.

Seeing that Wei Yanwan had already come in and there was no one else around, Gao Xiyue asked, "Your Majesty, I just heard Jin Yuyan asking for an audience outside. Why didn't Your Majesty see her? I am really curious. Please tell me."

Gao Xiyue took the queen's hand and said coquettishly.

The method of acting coquettishly always works.

Naturally, the fewer people who know about this matter, the better.

Rong Yin was just thinking of some excuse to get away with it, when Wei Yanwan immediately handed the tea cake in her hand forward, "Empress, this is a freshly made cake, please have a taste, Your Majesty and Imperial Concubine."

Wei Yanwan said respectfully.

People with simple minds have emotions that come and go quickly.

Gao Xiyue has always liked Wei Yanwan's craftsmanship. She picked up a piece of pastry, put it in her mouth to taste it, the delicious taste of the tea cake spread in her mouth, the sweetness of the pastry and the fragrance of tea were perfectly intertwined.

"Well, this pastry tastes really good! Your Majesty, I have never eaten such delicious pastries." Gao Xiyue's eyes were starry.

Rong Yin was relieved to see that Gao Xiyue's attention was attracted by the pastries. However, although Gao Xiyue was eating the pastries, she was still thinking about Jin Yuyan.

She looked at Wei Yanwan from time to time, hoping to get some clues from Wei Yanwan's expression. Wei Yanwan noticed Gao Xiyue's gaze and said, "My Lady, is this cake to your taste? If you like it, I can have someone make some more and send it to you."

Since the Queen didn't want him to know, he closed his eyes and covered his ears, not asking or thinking about it. Before Gao Xiyue nodded in agreement, a eunuch's announcement came from outside - "The Emperor has arrived!"

Have you found it?

Rong Yin and Gao Xiyue hurriedly stood up to greet them. The emperor walked into Changchun Palace and was slightly startled to see Gao Xiyue there.

"Royal Concubine, you are here too." The emperor originally planned to come over to see how the queen was doing and talk to her, but he didn't expect to see Gao Xiyue here.

Gao Xiyue quickly bowed and greeted, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. I came here today to pay my respects to the Empress and to report on the progress of the fund-raising in the palace market. I didn't expect to run into the Emperor here!"

There was a hint of surprise in Gao Xiyue's voice, but it was fake.

The emperor nodded, patted Gao Xiyue's hand, then looked at the queen and asked, "Queen, are you feeling better?"

Rong Yin nodded slightly, "I am fine now, thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

"That's good. Actually, I came here today because I have something to discuss with you."

Rong Yin put on her signature virtuous smile and pretended to listen, "Your Majesty, please speak."

The emperor looked at Gao Xiyue who was looking at him with admiration, and then looked at the graceful and elegant queen. For a moment, he found it difficult to speak. In fact, he really came here with a "mission".

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