Empress, she is rising step by step

Bai Xinrui glanced sideways at Zhuang Xiaoxiao, revealing a hint of ridicule, "Seeing as you have been grounded for such a long time, you don't have any memory at all. Why, are you feeling uncomfortable seeing that the emperor didn't look at you more today?"

Concubine Shu, why have you been so close to a jealous person like Zhuang Cairen these days? "

Zhuang Xiaoxiao's face was ashen, Xu Tingyue thought Zhuang Xiaoxiao was a smart person, but now it seemed that she was not as good as Yan Baolin, at least she was very eloquent.

"Everyone bows his head and doesn't look up to meet you, so what are you doing? Naturally, you have to move around more when you have nothing to do, so that the six palaces can be harmonious. The imperial concubine is used to being alone, how can she experience the fun of it."

Bai Xinrui snorted coldly, "I finally came to Lingxiao Island and it would be a pity not to appreciate the proud posture of Lingxiao Flower. I won't talk to you anymore."

Seeing Bai Xinrui holding Liu Yan's arm and walking away, Yang Yunxi said, "Then let's go take a look too."

"I don't have much to do. I just want to keep the concubine company and talk."

Zhu Ci slowly walked forward with everyone. Xu Tingyue came to Zhu Ci's side at some unknown time and lightly opened her red lips.

"Who does Zhu Baolin think happened to Pipa?"

Zhu Ci shook her head, "I am clumsy and can't guess who did it. Does Concubine Shu know who did it? We should inform the emperor and the queen mother as soon as possible so that justice can be done for the beautiful lady."

"I don't know who it is. It's just that I seem to have heard Cao Baolin say, I wish Baolin that your best thing is the pipa. I will definitely perform a song in public later."

The corners of Xu Tingyue's lips raised slightly, outlining a cold arc.

"After Cao Baolin said that, Wenmei suddenly wanted to lend you your pipa, but something happened later. What a coincidence."

Zhu Ci was noncommittal. Cao Wenxi had no reason to harm herself. Her foundation was not stable, and she didn't have many good friends in the palace.

This is quite a reason to harm Wen Meiren. She has been suppressed by Wenmei Ren for a long time, and has lost her life several times because of her frame-up, so she must hate her very much.

Maybe Cao Wenxi found out that Pipa had been tampered with, and she used it to harm Wenmei?

Zhu Ci's mind was in a mess and he couldn't think of any clues.

"Ms. Shu also said it was a coincidence. Although I have known Cao Baolin not long ago, I think I have some understanding of Cao Baolin's personality. I trust Cao Baolin."

"Really? You believe in Cao Baolin, but Cao Baolin may not treat you sincerely. Even siblings and father and son sometimes turn against each other, let alone you two."

Xu Tingyue reached out and brushed the fallen leaves off Zhu Ci's shoulders, "Of course, I am just reminding you out of kindness. I believe that you are so smart, so you can naturally tell who is really good to you and who is taking advantage of you."

Zhu Ci smiled and said nothing. Bai Xinrui happened to look back and saw Xu Tingyue talking in Zhu Ci's ear and glancing over, and her expression changed slightly.

A bright yellow comes into view, and the Sky Flowers are either clinging to the wall or hanging from the strong branches of other trees, like orange clouds floating in the sky.

Bai Xinrui folded a bunch of Lingxiao flowers and played with them in her hands. Seeing Zhu Ci walking towards her, she asked softly.

"What did Concubine Shu tell you just now?"

Zhu Ci said truthfully: "Concubine Shu told the concubine that after Cao Baolin mentioned it, the concubine would definitely play the pipa at the Dragon Boat Festival banquet. Then Wenmei suddenly said that she wanted to play the pipa to entertain Zhuang Cairen." "Yes." Huh?" Bai Xinrui gently stroked the delicate petals of the Lingxiao flower with her fingers. She didn't look at Zhu Ci, but smiled softly.

"I saw that Cao Baolin seemed reluctant to talk, and thought she was a quiet person. I didn't expect that she would only talk at critical moments. You and Cao Baolin have always had a good relationship. You really didn't know that she was secretly training Hu Xuan Wu, want to seduce the emperor?"

"Compared with other people in the palace, Concubine and Cao Baolin do have a good relationship. But everyone has secrets, and Concubine and Cao Baolin haven't talked about everything yet."

Zhu Ci met Bai Xinrui's suspicious gaze openly, "Just like the concubine and the empress, aren't the concubine and the empress very close to you? Didn't you tell the concubine everything in detail?"

"I said you have ten points, but you have ten words waiting for me. Okay, I just asked casually and did not mean to doubt your loyalty."

When Bai Xinrui saw that Zhu Ci was silent, the suspicion she had just aroused disappeared. If she guessed correctly, Pipa's matter must have something to do with Concubine Shu.

Yan Qingshu ran over happily, holding a large bouquet of Lingxiao flowers in her arms.

"Blessings to my sister, the imperial concubine. I heard them say that Lingxiao flowers can be used to make flower cakes and porridge. I picked some. When I get back, I will ask someone to make them to try and see if they are really delicious."

"What's so delicious about this thing?"

Bai Xinrui smiled, her eyebrows gentle and approachable.

"Things like bird's nest and white fungus are so good. If you eat a bowl of them every day, you can beautify your skin and lubricate your skin. Look at your tanned face. You used to be a fair little girl, but now it's almost black." It’s a girl.”

Yan Qingshu touched her face in embarrassment, "I'm white as a concubine. Besides, only with my background can I show that your empress's skin is as white as snow, right?"

Bai Xinrui was unusually lifeless, "Yes, yes, I would like to thank you more, Yan Baolin."

Zhu Ci found that many people in the palace liked Yan Qingshu, such as the concubine Shu, and now even Bai Xinrui, who had always been arrogant and domineering and would get angry at anyone who didn't go his way at the slightest displeasure, was now looking kinder to Yan Qingshu.

She probably says whatever she has. Never hold it in your heart, it’s all written on your face. Compared with other people in the palace, it is rare to have a pure heart, so Concubine Bai was able to take off her guard before Yan Qingshu.

Zhu Ci couldn't help but wonder, was what she thought before wrong? Perhaps Yan Baolin was really a simple and sincere person. With the Queen Mother protecting her, it was possible that she had never experienced the intrigues in the palace.

Yan Qingshu's eyes fell on Bai Xinrui's protruding belly.

"My dear concubine, are you going to give birth soon? I don't know if it is a prince or a princess, but Qingshu likes it no matter it is a boy or a girl. I like little dolls the most. They are white and tender, and they are full of joy when they look at them. .”

"It will take another two months." Bai Xinrui gently stroked her abdomen.

"When I give birth, you can often come to Yongfu Palace to keep me company. But then again, you are also old. When you become a mother in the future, I'm afraid you won't have time to talk to me."

Yan Qingshu blushed, her talking eyes flashing.

"What are you talking about, the imperial concubine? We haven't decided on the birth date yet. I heard that giving birth to a baby is painful, and it's almost like going through hell. I'm afraid of the pain. I don't want to give birth to a baby."