Quick Wear: Everyone knows I am a good person

"Would you like to serve in the Emperor's presence?"

After chatting for a while, Shu Jiao asked her casually.

Honeysuckle ate in small bites as she replied, "Who in the palace doesn't want to serve before the Emperor?"

The palace servants who served in front of the emperor had a much higher status than these women, and none of them were easy to offend.

"But me~"

Ren Dong chuckled and said, "I'll pass. I'm doing just fine in the Imperial Garden. Jiao Jiao, you don't need to worry about me. Once you've established yourself in the Imperial Court, no one will bully me in the Imperial Garden."

"Isn't this better than me serving in front of the Emperor?"

"I dare not serve the Emperor; it's terrifying. If I accidentally anger the Emperor, it will implicate my family."

She was much happier in the Imperial Garden.

"As you wish."

Shu Jiao casually sat down next to the beauty, grabbed the remaining fish food from the box, and scattered it down.

The early spring chill was still in the air, and the wind carried a slight coolness.

The fish in the pond swung their tails, vying to get closer.

Ren Dong stared straight at Shu Jiao, feeling that she looked much more imposing than before, like a mistress.

Perhaps it's because he's been by the Emperor's side that he's improved.

"Jiaojiao, I don't have any grand ambitions."

Honeysuckle's eyes held a hint of longing and joy. "I'll save up for two years, leave the palace, find a good husband, and live a peaceful and stable life for the rest of my days."

She witnessed the life of the elite.

The ladies in the palace are all high-ranking people, but their lives aren't necessarily that easy.

She doesn't ask for great wealth or status, but only for peace and stability, free from disasters and hardships.

What kind of good husband are you looking for?

Shu Jiao asked, seemingly out of curiosity.

"Um……"

After thinking for a moment, Ren Dong said, "I want to find someone who is honest, kind, filial, and has some money. I don't ask him to strive for wealth and status; I just hope he can live a good life with me."

As she spoke, Ren Dong's smile faded slightly, and she sighed silently, "However, I'll be 25 by the time I leave the palace."

At 25, she's well past the prime age for marriage for most women.

By then, where will she find a man like that to marry?

I'm afraid the people who come are either after the money she's saved up since entering the palace, or they just want to find a free second wife for their family who understands palace etiquette and manners.

Hey ~

This is difficult.

A hint of sorrow crossed Honeysuckle's face, but she quickly came to terms with it. "Forget it. My word doesn't count anyway."

"Jiaojiao, have those people in front of the Emperor bullied you?"

She asked with great concern.

"No."

Shu Jiao sprinkled another handful of fish food, saying, "The Emperor values ​​me."

"Jiaojiao is really amazing."

Ren Dong looked at Shu Jiao with admiration, "I knew you would succeed."

Ok?

Hearing this, Shu Jiao was stunned for a moment before she remembered that when the original owner and Ren Dong were still in training, the original owner had said that she would definitely work in the imperial court in the future.

With her arrival, the matter was settled.

"It only takes a little effort."

Shu Jiao responded calmly.

"Jiaojiao, I embroidered some handkerchiefs for you. I used the fabric you gave me last time. It's such a waste for me to use such fine things. You're someone who serves the Emperor; you should have a few nice outfits when you're out and about..."

Honeysuckle murmured to herself.

For a fleeting moment, Shu Jiao seemed to see her aunt from her previous life.

These two are truly good-natured wives and loving mothers.

Purely a compliment, no malice intended.

After chatting for most of the day, Shu Jiao left with the clothes and handkerchiefs that Ren Dong had specially sewn, but before leaving, she gave Ren Dong some gold and silver.

Honeysuckle initially refused to accept it.

"I can't store any money here."

Shu Jiao added, "If I ever fall on hard times and have to leave it in your hands, I'll still have the resources to make a comeback."

Hearing her say that, Ren Dong nodded seriously, "Okay. I'll save it for you."

Shu Jiao waved her hand and left without a second thought.

It was getting dark then.

When Shu Jiao returned to the front hall, she saw Sun Wenzhong standing outside with a worried look on his face.

"Eunuch Sun, what is this?"

Shu Jiao raised an eyebrow slightly and asked softly.

Judging from that expression, what kind of trouble is that person inside causing now?

Sun Wenzhong sighed softly, "News just came that Consort Liang's child cannot be saved."

Shu Jiao: ???

"Wasn't it already beyond saving?"

Shu Jiao asked in surprise.

Sun Wenzhong: ...

He couldn't help but roll his eyes. "What do you mean 'it was already beyond saving'? There was still some hope of saving it before, okay?"

Consort Liang's pregnancy was simply unstable.

Unstable!

That's it.

Shu Jiao: "Who did it?"

"Under investigation."

"A clue?"

"No."

Sun Wenzhong's tone grew increasingly somber, "It's precisely because there are no clues that His Majesty is so angry."

Did Emperor Jiaheng lose his child with Consort Qi?

No.

He was furious that despite having so many spies in the harem, he hadn't found a single clue. He didn't even know who had done it?

This is very problematic.

Is his own safety still guaranteed?

Shu Jiao understood Sun Wenzhong's meaning, a flash of realization crossed her eyes, and then she asked, "How come it suddenly couldn't be saved?"

What trick did Consort Liang fall for?

Sun Wenzhong: "The imperial physician said it was poisoning, but the fetus in her womb can be saved for another half month."

There is nothing to hide about this.

after all……

Sun Wenzhong glanced at Shu Jiao, "Go in, the Emperor may want to see you."

This task will most likely fall to Shu Jiao.

Shu Jiao understood this as well, nodded, and went inside.

As she walked, she called out, "Third son, is Consort Liang's pregnancy really beyond saving?"

"real."

"It's a bit faster than in the plot."

In the story, Consort Liang also lost her pregnancy due to poisoning.

"nonsense."

003 rolled her eyes. "You've been stirring up trouble in the harem with Emperor Jiaheng, and all the concubines are itching for a full-blown brawl."

They acted first, and it's all because you and Emperor Jiaheng pushed them to their breaking point.

"Too."

Shu Jiao then clicked her tongue lightly, "How can you blame me for this?"

"I'm just an informant. Besides, I'm doing this for their own good, at least I'm not letting them be fools."

After exchanging only a few words with the unified leader, Shu Jiao met Emperor Jiaheng.

He sat in the chair, his usual carefree and relaxed demeanor gone, replaced by an aura of intense pressure.

At this moment, he truly resembled an emperor who possessed a vast empire and held the power of life and death.

"knew?"

Emperor Jiaheng slightly raised his eyes. "Dare you investigate?"

"If His Majesty dares to trust me, what is there that I wouldn't dare to investigate?"

Shu Jiao's lips curved slightly.

"Go find Granny Xu; you can use her people for now."

Emperor Jiaheng said in a deep voice.

He believed in Shu Jiao.

A person who can grasp all the gossip of the various palaces cannot be without ability.

"Yes."

Shu Jiao lowered her eyes and agreed, then her gaze shifted and she added, "Logically speaking, Consort Liang shouldn't..."

"That idiot."

Emperor Jiaheng curled his lip in disgust. "She's clearly stupid, yet she pretends to be smart, but she's not even that smart. Back then, she even claimed to be well-read. Bah!"

"You're lying to me."

"If it weren't for her father's sake, I would definitely punish her for deceiving the emperor!"

Shu Jiao: ...

She said softly, "Your Majesty, is it really only because of Consort Liang's father that you're doing this?"