The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 380 Angry
However, Nian Shilan suppressed the doubts in her heart. How did Cao Changzai get this wood from Concubine Li?
When Concubine Wan sent those things to her and Li Ke found something unusual, she only thought that Concubine Wan wanted to use her to get rid of someone.

But I didn't expect it to be Concubine Li.

This noble lady Li was a beauty personally selected by the Empress Dowager to enter the palace in order to share the Emperor's favor.

Nian Shilan originally thought that she was the same as in her previous life, a beautiful bad girl with only a pretty face.

I didn't expect to develop so many thoughts in this life.

Not to mention that Concubine Li had been dissatisfied with Nian Shilan time and time again, just this one time she wanted to use Concubine Wan to harm them and their son, which was something Nian Shilan could never tolerate.

Following Nian Shilan's instructions, Songzhi stepped forward, made a "please" gesture to Cao Changzai, and said with a smile.

"Our queen is tired, I will escort the young lady out."

Only then did Cao Chang realize that his roundabout way of speaking would only annoy Nian Shilan.

Cao Changzai gritted his teeth and said to Songzhi.

"Miss Songzhi, please wait a moment. I have something to say to the Queen."

Songzhi looked at Nian Shilan, and seeing that she did not make any movement, she knew that Nian Shilan agreed with what Cao Changzai said.

So Songzhi bowed respectfully and left again.

Nian Shilan raised her chin and looked at Cao Changzai who was becoming more and more cowering in front of her.

Cao Changzai couldn't help but feel weak in the knees when seeing the condescending attitude of a superior.

Cao Changzai moved forward cautiously, lowered his head, and spoke softly.

"Your Majesty knows that my family is far away from the capital, and I have no one to rely on in the palace.

Since his status is not high, he has to find a big tree to lean on.

What I said just now made Her Majesty angry, and I now realize my mistake.

I hope Your Majesty can give me a chance to correct my mistakes. I will be very grateful."

Nian Shilan had a smile on her face, but no emotion could be seen in her eyes. She just looked at Cao Changzai without saying a word.

Cao Changzai was unfamiliar with Nian Shilan, but she didn't dare to beat around the bush and continued speaking.

"Because my parents' home is far away, I have no choice but to buy some property in the capital to support myself."

Nian Shilan suddenly interrupted Cao Changzai's words.

"I know about this. There are several famous shops in the capital.
It is your work. Shopkeeper Mu and Shopkeeper Liu were very dedicated.”

Cao Changzai looked up in surprise. She thought that no one would know about this!
Today she bravely told him everything, hoping to impress Nian Shilan with her sincerity.

Unexpectedly, his every move had already been registered in front of Nian Shilan.

After being shocked, Cao Chang quickly adjusted her thoughts. She sorted out what she wanted to say in her mind, made sure there was nothing missing, and then continued.

"Your Majesty is very perceptive, I admire you very much! Since Your Majesty already knew about this,
I am willing to present those shops to Your Majesty as money for your rouge.

Please don't despise my humble intentions, Your Majesty."

Nian Shilan said impatiently.

"What do I need your money for? Just keep it for yourself."

Cao Changzai didn't dare to dwell on the matter any further and spoke quickly.

"When I talked about the origin of the wood, it was indeed from Concubine Li.

Your Majesty knows that one of the shops I own outside is a medicine shop.

The owner of the medicine shop, Hou, was brought in from my concubine's family. Although his business was not very profitable,
But he is a rare expert in dealing with people!

Not long after the Fourth Prince’s birthday, a wandering monk found Manager Hou.

I want to find the two poisons that I just took. These poisons are not common among the people, but Shopkeeper Hou has the connections.

The monk spent a lot of money to find the shopkeeper Hou, but the shopkeeper Hou responded vaguely.

Later, Manager Hou came back to look for something and also asked me what I thought.

I was so confused at the time that I agreed to this matter just for the sake of the money.

Later, Shopkeeper Hou was cautious and made friends with the monk.
He was coaxed into drinking a lot of wine, and the monk said that a noble man was looking for this thing!

But even though the monk had drunk so much wine, he still did not say what kind of noble person he was.

Shopkeeper Hou took the money and walked away, thinking that he had just heard a secret.

Who knew that day when I went to ask Lady Li for a flower,

Then I saw a spinning top and a piece of wood on her desk that she had not had time to put away.

I have been wary of this since I heard from Shopkeeper Hou about the wolfsbane flower.

He just said that the spinning top looked very fun and he wanted to ask for it.

Lady Li did not give me the spinning top, but gave me the wood.

Just let me find someone to make a similar spinning top myself.

The concubine said nothing and wrapped the wood in a handkerchief and took it away.

After I went back, I became more and more afraid. Concubine Li was someone who dared to ask the Emperor to leave in the middle of the night again and again.
How could he be so generous as to give the wood to me? I'm afraid he wants to get rid of me at the same time.

But I didn't dare tell anyone about this and kept it in my heart.

Later, I heard from my servants that among the gifts that Concubine Wan gave to the Fourth Prince was an extremely exquisite spinning top.

That’s why I took this poisonous wood and came to see the queen.”

Cao Changzai said so many words in one breath, as if he had let out all the breath that had been pent up in his chest.

She looked at Nian Shilan anxiously, not knowing how she would react.

But I think nothing will happen to me. As long as I bet right this time, I should be able to stand by Nian Shilan's side.

Although Nian Shilan had known about the poisonous gyroscope for a long time, it was only after listening to what Cao Changzai said that she learned the origin of the gyroscope.

I guess the red mercury pony was also brought by the monk to Lady Li.

Nian Shilan's face showed surprise, confusion, and then anger at the right time!
She slammed the table so hard that the topaz teapot filled with poison almost fell down.

“I have never offended Lady Li, but I never thought she could be so vicious!
He also borrowed Concubine Wan’s hand to send it to Yikun Palace!
Great! I didn’t know that someone wanted to kill me and my son!”

Looking at Nian Shilan's reaction, Cao Changzai finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Yes, this is what I want to achieve on this trip.

She wanted Nian Shilan to know that there were people around them who wanted to harm them, so that she could be a counselor and stand more firmly beside Nian Shilan.

Since Cao Changzai came to Yinzhen's side, she has been observing for a long time. The positions of Ulanara and Nian Shilan, his wife and concubine, in Yinzhen's heart are very different.

Only after she has established a firm foothold beside Nian Shilan can she secure a good future for herself.

Who knows, even with such a humble family background like mine, I might be able to become a concubine one day!
Nian Shilan seemed still furious, she threw the teacup in her hand to the ground.

There was a crisp sound of breaking porcelain, and Songzhi was anxiously walking around outside, but without Nian Shilan's order, she couldn't go in easily.

Then he heard Songzhi, who was serving outside, asking in a questioning and tentative manner.

"Miss?"

Nian Shilan was furious across the door.

"It's okay, I'll clean it up later!"