Donggong Zhangjiao

The next day.

After coming out from Fengxuan Palace, Fang Yue saw that the weather was nice, so he invited Concubine Jin and Concubine Song to go for a walk in the Imperial Garden.

However, Concubine Jin said that the eldest prince wanted to eat the food she cooked for lunch today, and she wanted to go back to prepare in advance, so she didn't go. In the end, Concubine Song accompanied Fang Yun for shopping.

But I didn't expect that just now one person was missing, and another person came.

When Xu Liangyuan stood in front of Fang Yun and saluted, Fang Yun was a little surprised.

"I have met the imperial concubine, Concubine Song."

"No need." Fang Yun waved his hand with a faint smile on his face, "What a coincidence, I bumped into Xu Liangyuan."

"It's no coincidence, I'm here specifically to find the imperial concubine." Xu Liangyuan raised her head, her eyes very sincere.

When Fang Yun and Song Bin heard this, they looked at each other and probably guessed something.

So Fang Yun said, "Then Xu Liangyuan must have something to say to me. It just so happens that the Royal Garden has a nice view today, so let's talk while walking."

Xu Liangyuan nodded and followed Fang Yun on the other side.

She also had a character that didn't beat around the bush and explained her purpose directly.

"My dear concubine, I don't like beating around the bush. I came here today to ask my dear concubine to help Lan Liangyuan. This matter must be maliciously framed by Wan concubine. She has always disliked Sister Lan, and she was betrayed by Lan Liangyuan last time. My sister reported the abuse of the princess and was severely punished by the emperor, so she must be holding a grudge!"

These words were similar to what Fang Yun thought, so after hearing this, Fang Yun smiled lightly and asked.

"Since you said that, do you have evidence to prove that Lan Liangyuan is innocent? This case was tried by the Emperor and the Queen together. If there is no concrete new evidence, we cannot take it for granted."

"Can"

Before Xu Liangyuan could refute, Song Concubine spoke.

"But even if it is true as you said, there is no evidence, the imperial concubine cannot help Lan Liangyuan with empty words. Besides, the emperor has been particularly kind to Lan Liangyuan in this matter."

After being interrupted, Xu Liangyuan's expression changed slightly and she bit her lower lip before saying.

"I know what Concubine Song means. I thought it was Sister Lan who made a mistake in the draft. But this time, Sister Lan was really wronged."

After saying this, he immediately looked at Fang Yun and said eagerly and sincerely.

"The case has been decided. I don't ask the imperial concubine to save Sister Lan from the predicament of confinement. I only ask the imperial concubine to protect Sister Lan from being tortured by Wan Concubine during the period of confinement. After the confinement is lifted, help Sister Lan leave Yichun Palace. Come live with me and don't be bullied by Wan Concubine anymore. I know that the empress doesn't like Wan concubine, so she spoke for Sister Lan that day. The concubine is kind-hearted, so please help me! "

Hearing this, Fang Yun stopped and turned sideways to look at Xu Liangyuan expressionlessly. After a long while, he asked in a deep voice.

"Do you really believe that Lan Liangyuan is a good person? Didn't your family teach you that people's hearts are at odds with each other?"

Xu Liangyuan was stunned for a moment, then said immediately, "During this period, in order to avoid Concubine Wan's troubles, Sister Lan often stayed with me all day long. Fuxi Pavilion was empty, so Concubine Wan had the opportunity to frame her. , we met in the boudoir, and we agreed to support each other when we enter the palace. I can't help but watch her being bullied."

"You are not afraid."

"All right."

Concubine Song's face showed a slight look of hatred for steel, and when she was about to say something, she was interrupted by Fang Yun.

"I also want to help you, but Concubine Wan is the head of Yichun Palace. How can I get past her? Besides, I don't have the power to be the director of the Sixth Palace. It is true that I have more than enough ambition but not enough power. You are a Sensible person, the emperor is angry about the matter in Yichun Palace now, you'd better avoid the limelight."

After saying this, he walked away.

Song Concubine pursed her lips as she hesitated to speak, but in the end she said nothing and followed Fang Yun's footsteps. Looking at the two people leaving, Xu Liangyuan’s eyes were full of disappointment and anxiety.

After standing there for a long time, he sighed.

"The imperial concubine refuses to help me."

"Liangyuan, I think what the Imperial Concubine and Concubine Song said are somewhat reasonable. Even if you want to help Lan Liangyuan, you have to protect yourself first. If you are running about Lan Liangyuan's affairs right now, the emperor will be angry. , then no one can help Lan Liangyuan."

Xiao Zhi, the dowry maid, comforted her softly.

Xu Liangyuan took a deep breath and nodded, "That's okay. I've done everything I can. Sister Lan won't blame me."

After gathering her emotions, Xu Liangyuan turned around and returned to her residence.

On the other side, Concubine Song had also sat down in Fang Yun's Yuzhang Palace.

"I really can't understand what the family is doing for a girl like Xu Liangyuan. It's not for nothing." She's going to die!

The words that followed were so unpleasant that Song Concubine did not say them out.

Fang Yunzheng was arranging flowers with his own hands, and while repairing the flower branches, he said, "The Xu family of Hanlin has a scholarly and clean family background. It is probably because the family tradition is too upright and they have never taught their daughter these things. Just looking at Xu Liangyuan's character, she was very popular at home at that time." Chong, they are willing to send you in if you are not worried or worried."

"Who knows." Concubine Song took a sip of tea, "But everyone in the palace wants to protect themselves. Besides other things, we don't have the time to meddle in too many other things."

In fact, Fang Yun's guess was not bad. Xu Liangyuan was the little daughter loved by everyone at home, but Xu Liangyuan insisted on marrying the most noble man in the world when she entered the palace draft. The family had no choice but to agree. It was not because she wanted to Let your daughter shine on the family tree or something.

Of course, this is all a family matter of the Xu family, and naturally no one in the palace cares about it.

At this time, Song Bin and Fang Yun were chatting about something else, but not long after, Qingrong came in to report the news.

"Your Majesty, Xu Liangyuan was called to Fengxuan Palace by the Queen. It was said that the Queen got a new master's painting. Knowing that Xu Liangyuan is quite good at it, she was invited to appreciate it together."

"Queen?" Fang Yun's hand holding the scissors paused slightly, "Okay, I know. You go down first and report back when there is news."

Qingrong responded and retreated.

Song Concubine said at this time, "Is it possible that the Queen wants to help Xu Liangyuan? What kind of method is this?"

"Who knows, let's just wait and see what happens." Fang Yun put the last flower into the vase and said calmly with his eyes narrowed.

At that time, Xu Liangyuan, who had just arrived at Fengxuan Palace, had similar questions to Concubine Song.

Does the Queen want to help herself?

But the case was tried by the Queen and the Emperor together. Because of this, she did not dare to come to the Queen and chose to find Concubine Zhao, but she did not expect that

"You came."

The queen's voice came, interrupting Xu Liangyuan's thoughts.

Looking up, he saw the queen coming out of the inner room holding Tian Mo's hand.

Xu Liangyuan hurriedly bowed and said, "I would like to send my regards to the Queen."

"No courtesy, please sit down. I asked you to come here just to appreciate the paintings and talk. Don't be nervous." The Queen smiled and waved her hand.

Minsi served the tea neatly, and then the two sat down to talk.

The queen ordered someone to bring the painting up, spread it out, and asked Xu Liangyuan to come forward to check it, while speaking in a gentle tone as if gossiping.

"There are not many concubines in the harem who are civil servants, and there are even fewer who share the same interests as me. I just got this painting, and I lamented that no one can appreciate it together. I heard from Tian Mo that you also like calligraphy and painting. , I am very happy, so I invited you here, look, is this painting an authentic work by Master Bai?"