Jiaochu

It was a jade pendant.

The color is crystal clear and the pattern of flying butterflies is engraved. The jade material is high-quality and the pattern is exquisite. At a glance, you can tell that it is not an accessory that ordinary people can afford to wear.

It was not the jade pendant that Ye Lingxi gave to Aunt Qiu before.

Although the texture of the jade pendant is crystal clear, the pattern is not fine. For an experienced old man like Aunt Qiu, her eyes have been trained to be as sharp as a golden eye. At a glance, it is obvious that this jade pendant did not come from the palace.

At that time, Hongqiao couldn't protect herself, so how could she think that the jade pendants were not the same piece.Concubine Xiao was also thinking about how to escape unscathed, but she probably didn't expect that the jade pendant would be stolen.

Ye Lingxi asked Xiao Anzi to prepare this jade pendant in advance.

Last time she met Xiao Anzi on the way to Shangshufang and learned the news that Yu Gui and Hongqiao had met in private. After that, she asked Lingdang to go back and bring a message to Zhuer, and then Zhuer secretly checked it without telling Concubine Lan. I visited every corner of the tomb several times, but no trace of the jade pendant was found.

Ye Lingxi originally thought that Concubine Xiao would ask Guiren Yu to find an opportunity to hide the jade pendant in her mother's concubine's palace. In the previous life, the jade pendant appeared under her mother's pillow. As for the person who put the jade pendant, it must be Aunt Li. Report to Concubine Xiao to get someone.

So she first tried the "empty city strategy" on Yu Guiren.

When Yu Guiren came to pay his respects again, Ye Lingxi invited her mother-in-law to her room in advance. Then Zhuer led Yu Guiren in, and then left to find someone. Only Yu Guiren and her personal maid were left in the crypt.

About a quarter of an hour later, Zhu'er went to tell Concubine Lan that Guiren Yu was here. Concubine Lan came with Ye Lingxi, and Guiren Yu came and showed her hospitality before leaving.

After that, Pearl quietly checked the hut, pillows, wardrobe, dressing table... They all checked carefully, but no jade pendant was found.

Ye Lingxi thought that in order to be foolproof, the jade pendant must appear in the tomb on time. Hiding it in advance would run the risk of being discovered in advance, but if it was framed, he could just put it up quietly while no one was paying attention. To make it look like the real thing, the framed thing cannot be found casually on the street.

She speculated that the jade pendant should be Wei Qing's.

But how Concubine Xiao got the things was unknown to her.

So she quietly dropped the jade pendant from her bag and asked Xiao Anzi to quietly hand it over to Wei Qing.

Xiao Anzi arranged for a young eunuch to deliver the things.

"This is your adult's thing. Don't lose it next time."

"Thank you father-in-law."

Wei Qing cupped his hands and thanked him, the expression on his face returned to normal.

The next day, Ye Lingxi followed Concubine Lan to the Queen's Palace to pay New Year's greetings.

This time, Concubine Xiao did not show off her drop jade earrings like last time. She looked quiet and indifferent. Even the hairpin jewelry she wore on her head seemed to have dimmed a bit. The concubine who usually fawned over turned to please Rong. Concubine, after all, Concubine Rong is now the assistant in charge of the Sixth Palace.

"I often hear the emperor praising His Highness for his bravery. I will definitely be able to solve the emperor's problems in the future."

Concubine Xiao glanced in the direction of Guiren Zhou, a hint of coldness and disdain flashed in her eyes.

Looking at the lonely and cold Concubine Xiao, Ye Lingxi felt happy that a great revenge had been avenged.

If the other party refuses to change his attitude in the future, she will never be merciful.

Concubine Lan and Concubine Liu talked. Concubine Liu mentioned that she had received a letter from her brother a few days ago. The letter said that her sister-in-law was in poor health and should not travel long distances. She would not go to Beijing this year.

Thinking of her brother, the brother and sister had only met once since she entered the palace, and it was during Ye Lingxi's first birthday party. Concubine Lan couldn't help but feel a little sad, and the corners of her eyes were slightly red.Under Concubine Liu's comfort, Concubine Lan also dispelled the sadness between her eyebrows.

Ye Lingxi took the red rope and played with Ye Yuyao on the flower rope. The queen looked happy and waved for the two of them to come over and play.

After Ye Lanchen brought Ye Qingran, Ye Lingjue and Ye Xingye over, they distributed New Year messages as in previous years.Ye Xingye read all the messages from his brothers and sisters again, and felt his mother and concubine's eyes staring behind him. He calmly stood still for a second.

"Your Highness is really filial to the empress, and the empress teaches her well." Zhou Guiren said attentively to Concubine Rong.

Ye Xingye wanted to scratch his head in embarrassment, but when Concubine Rong glanced at her, he immediately retracted his raised hand.

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After coming out of the Queen's Palace, Concubine Xiao left first. After walking for a while, she was hurriedly chased by a voice from behind.

"Your Highness, Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"

Concubine Xiao knew who it was when she heard the grass-like voice, and didn't stop to wait for anyone.

After Zhou Guiren quickly caught up with him, he apologized and said, "Don't take it to heart what the concubine said just now. Although the third highness is brave and brave, he is not as good as the second highness in both civil and military affairs. The second highness is also extremely filial to you. The Emperor values ​​His Highness again, and the power of co-managing the Sixth Palace will return to the Empress sooner or later."

Concubine Xiao glanced aside and said lukewarmly: "Sister, do you really think so?"

Guiren Zhou nodded attentively and followed Concubine Xiao back to the palace to talk. When she left, she had a pair of drop jade earrings.

On the other side, when Ye Lingxi returned to Weiyang Palace with Concubine Lan, he saw Xiao Anzi standing on the roadside, as if waiting for her to go over and talk alone.

"Mother, I want to go there to see if any flowers have bloomed?"

"Be careful and come back early."

"Ah."

After Concubine Lan took Zhu'er and Wu'er away, Ye Lingxi turned around and headed in the direction of Xiao Anzi.

Xiao Anzi told the story about the jade pendant.

Ye Lingxi asked the other party carefully about his reaction and expression when he saw the jade pendant, and learned another thing from Xiao Anzi.

There are two pieces of the Double Butterfly Jade Pendant.

The other piece was worn around Wei Qing's waist.

The little eunuch noticed it when he gave the jade pendant.

After Xiao Anzi resigned, Ye Lingxi thought about it for a while. I wonder if the jade pendants are a pair or there is another reason?
Last time she sneaked to the Wei Mansion and saw Wei Qing himself, she felt that although this man had a palace, he should not have lied. Could it be that there was a spy planted by Concubine Xiao in the mansion?
Thinking of this, she couldn't help feeling a little chilly. If the other party could reach out to the minister's house, the situation would be more serious than she imagined.

Behind Concubine Xiao is the Xiao family. The old lady of the Xiao family never shows up, and she has no idea what her temperament is like. What is her thoughts on the throne? Should she keep her wealth to others, or should she be alone?
Thinking of this, she decided to explore the truth.

Xiao Yun lives in Shuixin Pavilion, not far nor close to Youzhu Pavilion, and the environment is quiet and elegant.

When Ye Lingxi came over with He He and the bell, Xiao Yun sat quietly in the courtyard with a guqin in front of him.

Seeing that the person had his eyes closed, whether he was resting his mind or meditating on what song he wanted to play, she waited quietly for a while.

"Princess, please sit down."

Can you see with your eyes closed?Ye Ling Xixin said.

After sitting down, she stretched out her hand and shook it quietly in front of those closed eyes. Xiao Yun turned his head slightly, and she took her hand back.