The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 50: Green Radish Suicide
The green radish lay on the ground, limp into the mud.

Green ivy really didn't know how she was discovered.

But she thought of her family and yesterday.

Someone came to her and told her that her family was in a "safe" place.

If she is obedient, her family will be safe.

If she doesn't listen...

Yinzhen asked Luluo slowly.

"Who instructed you to do this?"

Everyone in the yard looked at Green Ivy, but she seemed unaware.

She just lay on the ground with her head down, and her whole body began to tremble.

Following Su Peisheng's instructions, the guard stepped forward, grabbed Luoluo's hair and forced her to look up.

Green Radish's lips trembled and she was unable to speak.

Nian Shilan looked at her with disgust.

"I have been kind to you. Although you are not from the Nian Mansion, I believe I treat you equally. It is not easy for you to be slaves. I have never beaten or scolded you, and I have treated you well beyond the monthly allowance. I didn't expect that I would raise an enemy!"

Songzhi looked at Luoluo with fire in her eyes.

If it weren't for this hoof, why would the master feel dizzy so often?

I don’t know how long the poisonous substance like apple seeds has been added to the master’s tea.

The pain in Songzhi's hands made her hate Luoluo even more.

The green radish didn't say anything and just pretended to be dead.

Yinzhen had no patience for such a traitorous slave.

"If you tell me who is behind you, I will spare your life. But if you insist on not telling me, I will report to the emperor that you poisoned my concubine for no reason. Poisoning a member of the royal family is not worth it even if you have to pay with the heads of your entire clan."

Green ivy suddenly put her fingers into her mouth.

Before the guards could check what she had eaten, Luoluo started foaming at the mouth.

Luoluo thought that by sacrificing her own life for the mistake, she could at least save the lives of her family members.

Su Peisheng was shocked. He quickly asked the guards to drag Luoluo out. She must not die in the concubine's yard!
But what was hidden between Luoluo's fingernails was purified and extracted apple seed powder. Before the guards could drag Luoluo to the gate of Jinglan Courtyard, she had already died.

Nian Shilan felt a headache.

For three days in a row, I saw dead people.

She is not afraid of any gods or ghosts, but even a clay figure has a temper.

You think you can atone for your sins just by dying? That’s wishful thinking!

There was only sinisterness in Yinzhen's eyes.

This slave is willing to give up her life. I don’t know what the person behind her promised her or what she is holding against her.

Nian Shilan sighed.

Yinzhen put his arm around Nian Shilan.

"Don't be afraid. I will take care of it and give you a new courtyard to live in."

Nian Shilan looked up at Yinzhen and sighed again.

Then she said, "I'm not afraid. I never believe in rumors about gods and ghosts. My master said that a gentleman should not talk about strange things. I'm just worried that Luluo died like this, but the person behind it didn't surface. I'm afraid..."

Nian Shilan didn't finish her words, but Yinzhen knew in his heart that something else might happen.

After a moment's silence, Nian Shilan spoke again in a voice that only Yinzhen could hear.

"Since Luluo has committed suicide, I am not in any serious trouble. I drank a small amount of poison before, and I think Doctor Wen is very skilled in medicine, so he can treat and remove it for me. Master, why don't we just forget about it."

After listening to Nian Shilan's words, Yinzhen looked down at her.

"you mean…?"

"My master is wise. If we continue to investigate, Luoluo is dead and we won't find out anything. It is better to let the matter go. The person who is behind her will relax his vigilance and take action again. In this way, my master can take the other party down in one fell swoop and protect me." Nian Shilan still used a voice that only Yinzhen could hear.

Yinzhen's mind raced.

He didn't realize that his Shilan was a brave and resourceful woman.

Use yourself as bait to lure the other party into taking action.

However, judging from the current situation, the person behind this is in the backyard of the palace.

Otherwise, based on Yinzhen's investigation of Nian Shilan, she didn't have any enemies in her boudoir, so it wouldn't be necessary for someone to be so vicious as to take her life.

Even if there is, I'm afraid no one has the ability to sneak into the inner courtyard of the palace.

It's just that he has been doting on Shilan these days, and I'm afraid that a tall tree will attract the wind...

Yinzhen thought about it and ordered Su Peisheng to clean up the Guanzhiyuan, which was closer to his front yard.

Nian Shilan silently recited the three words "Guanzhiyuan" in his heart. "Guan" was a good name in his previous life.

Yinzhen saw that Nian Shilan didn't say anything and said.

"What's wrong? What are you thinking about?"

Nian Shilan looked at the lush rose tree on the courtyard wall and said with a smile.

"I was just wondering what the two words for the courtyard that Master just mentioned were. Master, you know that I never like to study hard in books."

After hearing this, Yinzhen laughed out loud.

"You are really honest. I have rarely seen someone like you who can frankly admit that he has not studied much. I just suddenly thought that the name Jinglanyuan is not good. Because of this word, you have been frightened for no reason."

"But, this name was originally chosen by the master." Nian Shilan blinked and looked like a girl.

"This name is not good. I just wanted to name you Jinglanyuan because I was struck by your beauty when I first saw you. Who would have thought that so many things would come up with this name? It's not good."

Yinzhen thought about it and continued with a pretended stern face.

"Since you've honestly admitted that you haven't studied much, how about changing Wanzhiyuan to Shiwen Pavilion?"

Nian Shilan looked at Yinzhen in surprise.

"Master, are you going to embarrass me everywhere? Everyone will know that the concubine of Prince Yong is a fool."

After saying that, Nian Shilan rolled her eyes slightly.

Yinzhen was amused by her behavior, and the tension caused by Luoluo's sudden suicide also dissipated.

"Well, then. Whatever name you choose, I will do as you wish."

Nian Shilan thought about it and spoke proudly.

"Let's call it Cheng'en Garden. I just want the master to favor me openly!"

"Okay, whatever you say. Let's call it Cheng'en Garden. I'll make a plaque for you tomorrow when the king personally writes the inscription."

After Yinzhen finished talking to Nian Shilan, he saw that the servants in the yard were still kneeling, but they all had their heads lowered.

Wen Xianqing did not kneel or bow his head. He just stood calmly in the yard and watched Prince Yong try to please his concubine.

It looked like he was not enjoying the show very much and wanted to clap his hands and encourage Prince Yong to continue.

Yinzhen pretended to be angry, glared at Wen Xianqing, and told him to go home and rest quickly.

Su Peisheng was sweating in his heart. Why couldn't he have a peaceful day these days?

Yinzhen ordered Su Peisheng to clean up the main house of Cheng'en Garden today and move the concubine in today.

As for the explanation from Fu Jin's side, it was that a servant girl died suddenly in Jinglan Courtyard, and the master thought it was unlucky, so he vacated the courtyard first and would move in after it was renovated in the future.

As for how I died, it was simple: an acute illness.

Su Peisheng followed Yinzhen's order and issued a death order to all the servants in Jinglan Courtyard. Whoever asked said that Luluo died of heart palpitations and sudden illness.

All the servants in Jinglan Court responded, and the matter ended like this.

However, Nian Shilan doesn't believe that there is an impenetrable wall in this world.

(End of this chapter)