The queen sneered softly. If you didn't listen carefully, you would not be able to detect the murderous intent in it. "I underestimated her before. A venomous snake is a venomous snake. Even if it has been sick for many years, it will not become a sick cat."

Jian Qiu was puzzled: "Since that incident, Concubine Duan has been in seclusion for many years. She can't pose any threat to the queen. She has been bullied and humiliated by Concubine Hua all the time. She must hate Concubine Hua to death. Isn't it better to keep her to deal with Concubine Hua?"

"I don't care if she's a threat or not, I only care if she's restless." The Queen stroked the corners of her eyes carefully. "What did you think she went to Qingliang Palace for on the day Wen Yi vomited milk?"

Jianqiu was confused and couldn't figure out what the connection was between the two.

The Queen was in a good mood at the moment. She suppressed Concubine Duan, flattered Concubine Hua, and also gained a reputation for herself as virtuous and generous. It was rare for her to have the patience to teach Jianqiu.

"On the Qixi Festival, Wan Changzai and Lanpin went to Tonghua Terrace, and had no contact with Concubine Duan. But when she heard that Wan Changzai was framed by Concubine Hua, she rushed here in a hurry. Do you think she was trying to do good things for Wan Changzai?"

Jianqiu's eyes lit up, and then she became even more confused, "But why would Concubine Duan do this? Concubine Hua already hates her enough."

"It's all because of Zhen Huan's face." The Queen said calmly, "When that bitch was favored before, she rushed to learn the pipa from others. When Concubine Hua was favored, she followed suit. Now I guess she wants to take advantage of Concubine Lan and Zhen Huan again."

"If she hadn't been so anxious this time, I wouldn't have noticed her. Since she dared to play the game of sleeping on straw and tasting gall right under my nose, I will send her off."

The Queen's eyes gradually became firm and resolute, but her expression and tone still maintained the kindness and virtuousness that she pretended to be used to. "Remember, this matter was caused by the Emperor and Concubine Hua. It has nothing to do with me."

Her hands are always clean.

The Queen is somewhat tempted to keep Concubine Hua. She is such a good weapon. It would be best to keep her to suppress Zhen Huan, who looks like an old friend, and the newly emerging Concubine Lan.

Having the same idea as the Queen was Ye Bingshang, who possessed the memories of Shen Meizhuang's previous life. The last time she saw her outside Qingliang Palace, she remembered Concubine Duan.

A person who had been sick for many years, had no favor and no children, her family was in decline, and she had an irreconcilable feud with Concubine Hua. Such a person later hooked up with Zhen Huan, not only won Princess Wen Yi, but also gained face in front of Yinzhen.

In the matter of Su Peisheng and Cui Jinxi in the previous life, wasn't it this Concubine Duan, who had lived in seclusion for many years and lived a peaceful life, who spoke up for Zhen Huan?

Ye Bingshang rolled her eyes, her expression tinged with a bit of pity and worry, "Empress Hua is so excessive, but I can't just ignore it. Caiyue, go ask Doctor Wei to come over."

"My lady, you have no relationship with that Concubine Duan..."

"Just go if I tell you to go." Ye Bingshang interrupted impatiently, but her tone was not harsh. Her tone and expression were exactly the same as Shen Meizhuang's stubborn tone, so she didn't arouse Caiyue's suspicion.

"Yes." Caiyue was somewhat reluctant, thinking in her heart that her mistress was being foolish again like before. She believed that Ye Bingshang was doing this unnecessarily because she couldn't stand Concubine Hua, and she felt helpless.

When Wei Lin arrived, Ye Bingshang had her usual expression and sat at the head of the table. However, she deliberately sent everyone away, including Caiyue and Caixing, to guard the door.

Ensure that the content of their discussion is not known to a third party.

"Go do it." Ye Bingshang gave the order in a cold tone, with the attitude of a superior, which was completely different from her usual behavior in front of others.

And this is exactly what attracts Wei Lin the most, "I will definitely live up to your trust, Her Majesty." His expression was hidden under the brim of his hat, and his tone was respectful without any emotion, but he himself knew how fast his heart was beating.

How interesting, he is the only one who knows her true face.

After finishing this task, Ye Bingshang breathed a sigh of relief, plucked a flower that was in full bloom from the pot and threw it into the charcoal fire, muttering softly with a light and melancholy tone.

"Empress Duan, you can't blame me for this. The palace is a life-and-death arena. You and I are just trying to survive."

Since you refuse to settle down and insist on fighting, then you can't blame me, Ye Bingshang, if you can't beat me.

In addition, Ye Bingshang specially transferred a palace maid who was good at tending to flowers and plants to take care of the precious orchids. Even when Yinzhen was not here, she could chat and play chess with Jingpin and be happy and comfortable.

However, thinking of Zhen Huan's increasing depression, Ye Bingshang guessed that perhaps that was the normal behavior of a woman who loved her husband, and she was also prepared to learn a thing or two. These women who put love above all else always understood men's temperament and preferences.

Anyway, she was confined in the palace and was depressed. She was thin and fair-skinned to begin with, so it was not difficult for her to pretend to be haggard.

Caiyue couldn't help but remind her, "My lady, you are not acting like it. Wan Changzai often goes to the Yangxin Palace to pay respects and ask for an audience. Even if she doesn't go herself, she will send someone to deliver snacks to the Yangxin Palace."

Ye Bingshang: “…” You are the only one who knows the most.

Caiyue naturally noticed the changes in her young mistress, but she didn't think much about it. She just thought that Ye Bingshang disliked the emperor in her heart, but for the sake of her future and the Shen family, she had to pretend to love the emperor. She felt so relieved in her heart.

She did not lose her fighting spirit and still remembered the Shen family's hopes and cultivation of her. Even though she had a little temper, it was already a great improvement.

It would be better if we could just tolerate her little temper that makes her angry with Concubine Hua. I can't expect my own mistress to change.

After hearing this, Ye Bingshang began to think about it. She thought that she should not be careless, so she decided to ask Caiyue to send an ordinary pastry made into the shape of an orchid. It doesn't matter whether she wants to eat it or not, whether she wants to come or not, as long as the thought is there.

Isn't it the same with his concubines in the harem? After feeling guilty for a while, he no longer feels guilty. His compensation is just superficial, as long as the intention is shown.

In the evening, Caixing ran back angrily. Caiyue tried to stop her but failed.

"What happened? You're so unstable."

Cai Xing first glared in the direction of Sui Yu Xuan with dissatisfaction, and then looked towards Yikun Palace with ridicule, "The emperor originally said he would come to the young lady's palace, but he was lured away by Wan Changzai and An Yingda."

Ye Bingshang frowned. She and Zhen Huan were at least allies on the surface, and she had to consider the friendship between the Zhen and Shen families. Could it be that Zhen Huan couldn't hold back?

In fact, ever since the incident with Fu Guang Jin, the gap between the two of them had become increasingly obvious; even Yinzhen, who pretended to be deaf and dumb, and the not-so-bright Concubine Qi knew something about it.

This was also done intentionally by Ye Bingshang so that if there is a falling out in the future, she will definitely not be the one at fault.

Now they are still on good terms with each other, which is nothing but Zhen Huan pretending to be ignorant. She can explain it away with her eloquent tongue, and Ye Bingshang also goes along with it to confuse and lower Zhen Huan's guard.

Ye Bingshang thought of Shen Meizhuang's personality again and sighed helplessly. It seemed that Zhen Huan was sure that Shen Meizhuang would not blame her. Indeed, Shen Meizhuang was sincere enough to Zhen Huan, giving without asking for anything in return.

Extremely stupid.

But now is different from the past, Shen Meizhuang is Shen Meizhuang, and she, Ye Bingshang, will never tolerate bullying again. She will pay back tenfold for every incident.

Ye Bingshang pressed her temple unhappily, "What's the matter with An agreeing to do that? She even dragged someone else into it. Could it be that she wants to recommend her?"

--split line--

Gua Gua: I don’t know how to describe the relationship between Mei Huan and Zhen Huan. I just feel that Zhen Huan is a little sincere but not much. But on second thought, it is normal for Zhen Huan to hide many things, as they are all serious crimes that will lead to the confiscation of property and extermination of the clan.

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