The mistress just wanted to be bad, but she took off after being replaced

Aunt Fang covered her mouth and exclaimed in disbelief: "This... this is really the Prajna glass lamp!"

Concubine Sheng tightly grasped the handkerchief in her hand, with mixed feelings in her heart. She was glad that she had not said much just now. At the same time, she also became more wary and deeply jealous of Sheng Junwei. Her eyes seemed to say: "This girl is definitely not an ordinary person. She cannot be kept!"

However, all this constituted a complete change of perspective for Aunt Fang.

As a wise woman in the deep palace, although she does not often participate in the disputes in the harem, she is well aware of all the secrets in and out of the court and inside and outside the palace.

She had heard about the story of the real and fake daughter, as well as the news that the emperor had appointed the so-called "fake daughter" as a fifth-rank doctor in the Ministry of Justice, but she had always been skeptical.

In her opinion, the emperor was so wise and powerful, how could he be easily deceived by some clever tricks?

But the moment she saw the Prajna Glass Lamp with her own eyes, Aunt Fang finally realized that the rumors circulating in the market were not groundless.

She took Sheng Junwei's hand, tears of gratitude welling up in her eyes: "Doctor Sheng, I really want to thank you. It was the last wish of my great empress dowager to find this glass lamp. For many years, I have been unable to do anything. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid this regret would always accompany me."

Sheng Junwei seemed calm and modest: "Aunt, you are too kind. Even if there is no opportunity today, you will definitely find a way to find it."

She was very thoughtful and had vaguely sensed that Concubine Sheng would soon discover the truth about the glass lamp. Unfortunately, Concubine Sheng did not understand its value and only regarded it as an evil object that threatened her and ordered it to be destroyed.

However, fate took another turn. When the palace servants were cleaning up the waste, the emperor happened to pass by and found traces of the glass lamp among the fragments. He immediately invited highly skilled craftsmen to repair it.

When the once broken treasure saw the light of day again, it was confirmed to be the Prajna glass lamp that Empress Dowager An Rong had been dreaming about before her death. The entire palace was shocked.

Concubine Sheng, who was unaware of all this, not only escaped punishment but also missed the reward she deserved.

The emperor was overjoyed at the recovered glass cup. "This treasure means a lot to my grandmother. She once issued a secret decree that whoever can find the glass cup will be rewarded handsomely. Since Sheng Qing has found it, I will give you 100 taels of gold."

Sheng Junwei felt a hint of surprise at this unexpected gift.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Her response was neither overly humble nor complacent. She was just like the bright moon hanging high in the night sky, which does not change its brightness due to external judgment and looks indifferently upon the vanity and slander of the world.

Aunt Fang felt satisfied as she watched her calm and composed self.

The previous neglect of Sheng Junwei was largely due to an inherent prejudice that women who could gain the emperor's favor mostly relied on their appearance.

It was not until today's face-to-face conversation that Aunt Fang realized how superficial her previous understanding was.

With mixed feelings of shame and emotion, she gently patted Sheng Junwei's hand and said with a warm smile: "Doctor Sheng, can you come to my house when you are free? I have several lively and lovely granddaughters at home, who are about your age. They all dream of becoming someone like you who can contribute to the country."

Realizing that she might be a little abrupt, she quickly added: "If they accidentally disturb your peace one day, please don't mind."

This episode not only highlights Sheng Junwei's talent and charm, but also foreshadows a new chapter that is about to begin in this palace.

Sheng Junwei has always had a deep respect and admiration for those who are ambitious and fearless. Especially when this indomitable will appears in women who are supposed to be weak, he feels an indescribable admiration in his heart.

"Of course."

His words were full of sincerity, like a ray of warm sunshine in spring, gentle but firm.

On the side, Concubine Sheng was watching this scene quietly. Sheng Junwei and Aunt Fang were chatting happily, as if they had established an extraordinary grandparent-grandchild relationship that spanned the long river of time. This made Concubine Sheng feel an irrepressible jealousy in her heart, which almost broke through the gentleness and elegance she usually maintained.

She had gone to great lengths to bring Aunt Fang into the palace, but her original intention was definitely not to see them being so close!

But as a woman who has lived in the palace for a long time and is deeply favored by the emperor, she knows the principle of advance and retreat.

When the Emperor and Aunt Fang's faces were filled with joy, how could she pour cold water on them at an inappropriate time?

So, Concubine Sheng skillfully adjusted her mood and joined their conversation: "Indeed, Doctor Sheng is not only a skilled doctor, but also a rare talent. It is a misfortune for the Sheng family to have such a talent but fail to cherish him."

As she spoke, she deliberately revealed a sad look, as if she felt sorry for Sheng Junwei: "Doctor Sheng, your adoptive parents did have their faults, but they have raised you for many years after all. I dare not expect you to completely let it go, but I hope that if they encounter difficulties in the future, you can remember our old friendship and lend a helping hand."

On the surface, these words sound gentle and caring, but in fact they contain hidden ulterior motives and are intended to stir up discord.

If Aunt Fang really had some special abilities, how could the Sheng family be completely unaware of it after living with them for so many years?

Now as an important official in the Ministry of Justice, Aunt Fang even has the right to read the case records of the Dali Temple. Her so-called "discovery" may just be a clue that she accidentally glimpsed from some old file.

Did she really believe that Aunt Fang was proficient in some metaphysical art?

Unfortunately, Concubine Sheng obviously underestimated the status of the Empress Dowager in Aunt Fang's heart.

Sheng Junwei helped the Empress Dowager fulfill her wish. Even though metaphysics was just an excuse, Aunt Fang was full of gratitude.

As a result, Concubine Sheng's series of calculations ultimately backfired on her.

Sheng Junwei was not an easy person to deal with, and had no intention of getting entangled in Concubine Sheng's little actions, but Concubine Sheng's deliberate provocation was hard to ignore.

So, she turned to Aunt Fang with a somewhat curious look: "From the time I read the case file of the Prajna Glazed Lamp to the time I entered the palace, it took only two hours, and I didn't alert anyone. How did you find out about it, Madam?"

Aunt Fang's expression changed slightly. If she answered this question carelessly, the emperor might misunderstand that she was interfering in palace affairs.

The emperor's dignity cannot be offended. She knew in her heart that Sheng Junwei's action was not directed at her. The real culprit was Concubine Sheng who kept making trouble. She secretly made a note of this.

He replied calmly, "A messenger came home to report that the emperor might have found the Prajna Glazed Lamp, so I hurried into the palace. The messenger left after he finished speaking. Fortunately, the concierge was attentive and took note of his appearance. This person was not known to the people in the palace."

Concubine Sheng was startled. She didn't expect that Sheng Junwei could follow the clues to find the real person. She couldn't help but feel panicked.