Donggong Zhangjiao

The next day.

Everything that happened in Baohua Hall last night spread.

The fifth prince was poisoned and was killed by Concubine Wan. This matter is also known to everyone, but there is no conclusive evidence yet, but no one dares to say it openly.

But just seeing that Yichun Palace had been surrounded, everyone knew it.

This matter is almost certain, and Concubine Wan is going to be doomed.

The reason why there was no trial that night was because Yuetao was really frightened and some of her speech was uncontrollable, so she called the imperial doctor first to calm her down before questioning.

Fengxuan Palace.

When the concubines came to pay their respects to the queen, they saw that the queen seemed to have been up all night. Her bruises were very obvious at the moment, but she was in good spirits.

It can't be said that it was very good, but it looked a little excited, like a wild wolf that had bitten the lifeblood of its prey and did not dare to let go for a moment.

The Queen was in such a state that no one dared to say anything.

So I left early.

Song Bin and Fang Yun walked together and started talking in low voices.

"I heard from someone who was on duty at Baohua Hall that Concubine Wan's maid made a big fuss last night, as if she had been haunted by a ghost. She was so frightened that she lost control of herself. She immediately revealed all the things that Concubine Wan had done. It was clean. When Concubine Wan arrived, she said that the girl had lost her temper and gone crazy, but the emperor didn't believe it, so he grounded her. From this point of view, the fifth prince's poisoning was taken to be true."

"Last night there was so much commotion in Baohua Palace. The Queen was the first to arrive, then the Emperor, and finally Concubine Wan. We didn't hear any news here. It can be seen that someone didn't want us to know, and they also stopped Wan Concubine. I don’t want the concubine to know, I’m afraid this is the Queen’s trick, just to dig out Concubine Wan.”

Fang Yun narrowed his eyes and said calmly.

Hearing what she said, Song Concubine was stunned for a moment, and then she came to her senses.

"That's the truth. If that's the case, I'm afraid that the fifth prince has been poisoned for a long time. No wonder he has been raised for half a year, and after he came out, he is still not as lively as before, making it difficult for him to be the queen. In the past half year, he has not caught any tangible evidence. , having no choice but to use such a method, Concubine Wan really hid it deeply."

"If she hadn't hid it deeply, could she have survived to the position she is today?" Fang Yun raised his eyes with a far-away look, "To sum it up, among the newcomers who have been drafted into the palace after us, she is still there. Luo Meiren is an incompetent person. Those who count, close the door and live their own lives.”

Concubine Song also sighed, "Isn't it? Why did Concubine Wan commit such a fool's errand? It's clear that her brother has made great achievements and will return to the court with the army. If she had been safe and sound, I guess... There are also great benefits.”

"Yes, she can no longer have children. The emperor still feels guilty for her. In addition, due to her brother's contribution, it is not unusual for her to be granted the position of noble concubine and be on an equal footing with me." Fang Yun curled his lips.

That's why the queen didn't want to delay it any longer, and wanted to overthrow Concubine Wan before Hu Daixu's credit was determined.

Otherwise, when the meritorious officials are rewarded for their merits, there will be no concrete evidence, and it will be even more difficult to dig out Concubine Wan.

Of course, part of the reason was that the queen noticed that Pei Yao was investigating the haunting of Yichun Palace, and was worried that Pei Yao would favor Concubine Wan because of the Hu family's military exploits, so she took action in advance.

The fifth prince was already dead. A prince who could not live to be twenty years old could not inherit the throne. The queen had always felt that Pei Yao was partial to the fourth prince, and now she was even more certain that Pei Yao had regarded the fourth prince as his heir.

In this way, for the sake of a deposed prince and offending a minister who had just achieved great military exploits, the queen was afraid that Pei Yao would not uphold justice for the fifth prince.

But now that there is a commotion, even if Hu Daixu has meritorious service, he has not yet received the reward. Moreover, Hu Daixu is thousands of miles away, but the Lu family is in the capital. If Pei Yao is not willing to give an explanation to the fifth prince, the queen will also The Lu family can put pressure on Pei Yao to handle this matter fairly.

The queen was determined to take Concubine Wan's life.

She didn't know that it was unfilial and against the palace rules to act in Baohua Hall, a place where the ancestors' shrines were enshrined. But for the sake of her son, she didn't care so much.

"Everything you say now is in vain. She harmed the fifth prince, and the queen is determined to deal with her. This time she will not be able to stand up," Song Bin said.

Fang Yun also smiled, "Anyway, it's none of your business. Just watch the front door of your house and watch the show."

Song Concubine nodded and also smiled.

That's how it is in the harem, it's nothing to do with yourself. Yichun Palace.

At that time, Concubine Wan was also in a high state of mind.

Different from the queen's excitement, she was anxious and excited caused by panic.

After returning to the palace last night, he couldn't stop at all. First he sat there, then couldn't help but pace back and forth, and finally smashed everything in the room. Then he calmed down again, and when it was almost dawn, he left another palace maid in the clouds. Chi called into the house.

The two of them stayed in the room for a while, burning incense, and didn't know what they were talking about. When Yunzhi came out, they lowered their heads and quietly walked around to the back of the palace.

These are all other words, and no one pays attention to them.

Nowadays, the person receiving the most attention in Yichun Palace is not Concubine Wan, but Yuetao.

Everyone was waiting for Yuetao to open her mouth and say something more.

It's just that Yuetao was too frightened last night, and now she was given a soothing potion and still fell asleep. Guo Yuanping meant that he had to wait until she woke up before asking.

Although the queen was excited, Pei Yao was still rational.

After all, Concubine Wan is the head of the first palace, and her family is well-established. She can't just deal with someone with a few crazy words.

Especially now that Hu Daixu has achieved military exploits, if he doesn't explain clearly, it will inevitably make people dissatisfied. They think that he is trying to kill the donkey. It seems that he has dealt with Concubine Wan, but in fact he is giving Hu Daixu a warning.

In this way, there will also be trouble between the king and his ministers.

Although Concubine Wan did such a thing, Pei Yao could no longer tolerate her in his heart, but Hu Daixu was indeed a talent, and Pei Yao still wanted to reuse her.

And when these things happen, the only people who don't care about these things are the children in school.

After the morning classes were over, the princes and princesses all returned to their resting places to prepare for lunch. After eating and taking a nap, they had to continue their classes in the afternoon.

Although each has his own room, the children now have a good relationship, especially the fourth prince, who is a conspicuous figure and has great appeal. He basically invites his brothers and sisters to eat together in his room, and then go back to rest separately. .

The palace people brought up the meals prepared in advance, and just as the children were about to start, another palace maid carrying a food box appeared at the door.

It is Yunzhi.

However, Concubine Wan only took Yuetao with her when she was outside, and she almost never appeared in public. In addition, the palace servants who served the princes and princesses had no contact with other concubines, so no one knew her.

So after entering, Yunzhi bowed and saluted, smiling.

"My slave, I would like to extend my greetings to your highnesses. This slave is from the imperial kitchen. Concubine Jin ate this rose roll and felt it was very good. She specially asked the kitchen to send some for your highnesses to try."

The eldest prince looked at her and felt unfamiliar.

But then she thought again, she said that she was from the Imperial Kitchen, not from the Changqing Palace, so it was not surprising that she had never seen him before, so she kept silent.

The eldest prince was served by a little eunuch, who had already stepped forward quickly and was about to take the food box.

But Yunzhi said, "How can I trouble my father-in-law with such menial work? Come on, slave."

As he spoke, he came over and placed the prepared snacks, small plates and small plates, in front of several children.

Just as she was about to pull away, she was suddenly stopped.

"What's your name?"

Yunzhi turned around and saw that the person asking the question was the fourth prince, and was slightly stunned for a moment.