The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 106 Take the initiative
The sadness in Yinzhen's heart grew little by little, and he could not forgive others for destroying Yunxi's things.

Yunxi is no longer with us, and these things are the only remaining evidence that proves that she was once in this world and by his side.

"You said it wasn't you, but you were the only one sitting here when I came in. A few days in advance, you were the only one who sent servants to clean this place. How can I believe it wasn't you?"

Ulanara understood at this time that it was useless to say anything today, but she still wanted to defend herself, so she spoke loudly.

"I have no reason to break my sister's things! Since the master gave Concubine Nian the power to assist in the household affairs four days ago, she also has the power to mobilize the servants. Why don't I ask Sister Nian and ask the housekeeper to call all the servants who have been cleaning these days to see who broke it! What do you think, master?!"

Yinzhen waved his hands impatiently.

"There are people cleaning this room, but I know that you have always taken care of Yunxi's clothes and jewelry yourself, and never asked others to do it, let alone these servants who do rough work. Well, since you don't admit it, go back to your Xingfu Courtyard first, and temporarily hand over all the affairs of the mansion to Shilan."

Ulanara looked at Yinzhen in astonishment. After a long while, she took a deep breath, bowed and left.

"Jiang Fuhai, go check for me! Who has been in and out of Qiong Yu Garden in the past few days! Everyone in the mansion should know that since my sister passed away, no one is allowed to enter or leave Qiong Yu Garden at will!"

As soon as they left Qiong Yuyuan, Ulanara gritted her teeth and gave Jiang Fuhai an order.

"Whoo!"

Jiang Fuhai left immediately.

Qiu Mei said worriedly.

"Master, could it be that someone deliberately framed me today?"

Ulanara stopped and looked at Qiumei.

"Since my sister came into the mansion, the master has been very cold to me. Today's matter must be investigated thoroughly!"

Xiao Linzi was whispering to Nian Shilan at this time.

"Master, the master found the broken hairpin, but..."

"Just what, tell me."

Nian Shilan flipped through two more pages of the account book.

"But the master suppressed his anger and only asked Fu Jin to return to Xingfu Courtyard. He also said that all the affairs in the mansion will be handed over to you to handle. I think Eunuch Su will inform all the courtyards soon. Does the master mean to confine Fu Jin?"

Xiao Linzi whispered, he glanced casually at the account book and found that he recognized a few of the words in the account book, and he couldn't help feeling happy.

Nian Shilan put down the account book in her hand, took the tea handed to her by Songzhi, took a sip and chuckled.

"Why would the master confine the wife? He just wants her to go back to the courtyard to rest for two days. In two days, the wife will still be in charge of the household affairs in this mansion. The Ulanara family is not only the maternal family of the deceased first wife, but also the maternal family of the current step-wife. I heard that our current wife was not favored in her maternal family. However, her father is still an official in the court, and he led the troops to win a battle not long ago. What do you think, can our master confine the daughter of the first-rank Fubei general to the back house?"

Xiao Linzi thought about it and said quietly.

"I don't understand these. I was hiding in the corner at that time, and I saw Fu Jin gave Eunuch Jiang a few instructions, and then Eunuch Jiang left. I think Eunuch Jiang must have gone to investigate the matter of the hairpin. Master, how should we deal with it?"

Nian Shilan looked at Xiao Linzi and asked.

"You are the only one who knows about this, right? Did you leave any clues?"

Xiao Linzi immediately patted his chest.

"Master, rest assured, I am always cautious in my work."

"That's good. Then we don't have to deal with it. Let her investigate. Why should we worry about it? Just watch the fun."

Nian Shilan thought of Ulanara Yixiu in her previous life, who was a virtuous and loyal wife, and she always avoided the spotlight when dealing with her.

Later, Concubine Xin and Concubine Fucha had miscarriages. After analyzing the situation with her, Cao Qinmo realized that Concubine Ulanara must have played a role in the incident.

As for that bitch Zhen Huan, before Nian Shilan died, she said that she had a miscarriage because of the Huanyixiang in Nian Shilan's palace.

But after Nian Shilan was reborn, she thought carefully: Zhen Huan had only been in her Xuankun Palace for three or five days, so how could the effect of Huanyixiang be so strong?
It’s a pity that Yinzhen did not “specially” make Huanyi incense for her in this life.

Nian Shilan came back to this world, thinking about what Ulanara did in her previous life, it is not necessarily that Zhen Huan's abortion was not caused by her. Although Nian Shilan was jealous of the favor between the concubines, she never disdained to harm a little baby.

Today was the first time she took the initiative. Instead of waiting for the Ulanara family to set restrictions everywhere, it was better to take the initiative.

Yinzhen calmed down and held the broken hairpin in his hand in deep thought. If Ulanara wanted to break the hairpin, there was really no reason for her to do so.

When Yunxi first came to the palace, Yinzhen was worried that Yixiu would be jealous and dissatisfied. However, Yixiu did not, and even took good care of Yunxi when he was not in the palace.

Every time Yinzhen saw Yunxi, her skin was moist and her appearance was delicate and beautiful, while Yixiu sometimes looked gloomy.

Every time this happened, Yunxi would apologize softly, blaming herself for her poor health and for making her sister Yixiu take care of her day and night.

Yixiu always smiled meekly, saying that it was her blessing to serve her sister. When Yunxi died of complications during childbirth, Yixiu fainted three times at the funeral, moving the onlookers to tears.

Such a rare pair of good sisters, why would Yixiu destroy her sister's belongings?
So, who could have damaged it?

Yinzhen held the broken hairpin in his hand, and no matter who it was, he would not let it off easily once he found out.

If one of Yunxi's relics is broken, there will be one less, so they are extremely precious.

At dinner time, An San was on the beam gnawing on the chicken wings that Xiao Linzi threw to him. After finishing the meal, he touched his stomach in satisfaction and was suddenly startled.

Have I been eating too much recently? Why does my stomach seem to be getting bigger?
No, we can't go on like this. If the other three secret guards find out, how can we save face?

Tonight I will increase the intensity of Xiao Linzi's training and follow suit.

Xiao Linzi felt his ears were a little hot, and he thought it was because he was wearing too much today.

Jiang Fuhai returned to Xingfu Courtyard at 11:00 p.m. Ulanara had not gone to bed yet. She was drinking tea and sitting in the hall waiting.

"This slave has met his master."

Jiang Fuhai saluted and took two steps forward towards Ulanara. Qiu Mei was very considerate and made way for her.

"Say it."

Ulanara said lightly.

"My lord, I am incompetent. After checking around, almost no one has seen anyone entering or leaving Qiong Yuyuan in recent days. The servant guarding the yard said that he has never left." After Jiang Fuhai finished speaking, he looked at Ulanara's face cautiously.

Ulanara clenched her hands tightly around the teacup, her joints turning white from the force, but she spoke in a low voice through gritted teeth.

"That's because you're useless! Go check again!"

"I obey your command. But I heard from Xiao Hezi, the eunuch guarding the Qiongyu Garden, that two days ago, when he woke up, he vaguely saw a woman sticking her head out of the gate. But now it's a little late in the day, so he didn't see clearly who it was."

Ulanara sneered.

"Then you should take Xiao Hezi with you and go to each courtyard to show me who it is."

Jiang Fuhai hesitated.

"What excuse will the slave use?"

Ulanara loosened her clenched hands and resumed her indifferent tone.

"Just say that I have not been feeling well these past two days, and leave the affairs of the palace to the Nian Concubine. If there is anything going on in the courtyards, please report to Cheng'en Garden. There is no need to pay respects."

Jiang Fuhai took a step back and responded.

"Yes, I will go there early tomorrow morning. It is too late today and I am afraid of disturbing the master."

Ulanara stood up and walked towards the inner room.

"Alright, you must find that woman for me tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)