I just want to rob you of your luck

Zhu Heng said lovingly, "You were frightened this time, and I can't always be with you. It's only right for you to see your family. Don't worry, what I say is the rule."

Lin Jiuer said with emotion: "Then I will respectfully obey your command. My brother will also take part in the Autumn Examination soon. I have been thinking about him all the time. I don't know how he is doing with his studies."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Heng asked, "What's your brother's name?"

"My elder brother is Lin Xingzhi."

Zhu Heng nodded slightly. This was a good name. He remembered it silently.

On the other side, Concubine Zhao was escorted by guards to the Ministry of Punishment. It was called escort, but in fact it was just an escort.

But she can still go there in a sedan chair.

Concubine Zhao already knew that Yuemei had taken charge of all the matters, and she felt relieved.

But His Majesty clearly did not intend to pursue the matter, and yet he issued an order for her to watch the execution, which clearly shows that he already knew something.

She was feeling uneasy, as this matter was not arranged by her. Those two people were her father's spies in the palace.

She only asked Yuemei to contact him once because she was afraid that Zhu Heng would mistakenly think that she was the one who ordered the murder of Lin Jiuer.

For so many years, she has always pretended to be innocent and kind in front of Zhu Heng, and occasionally a little spoiled. Zhu Heng once praised her true nature.

Although she did a lot of bad things behind the scenes, she never wanted Zhu Heng to think that she was a vicious person.

In the dungeon of the Ministry of Punishment, Yuemei saw Concubine Zhao and burst into tears. She took the initiative to speak:

"My Lady Concubine Zhao, you will always be the most pure and kind lady in my heart. I can no longer serve you. I hope you take care of yourself.

I wish you could still be as pure and kind as you were in the Duke's Mansion. Miss, please listen to my advice: Heaven will punish you if you do evil. "

After hearing the previous words, Concubine Zhao was somewhat moved. Yuemei was the maid who had been with her the longest. They had been like sisters when they were young, and Concubine Zhao had also taken good care of Yuemei.

She also trusted Yuemei very much. This time, she didn't have time to explain anything, but Yuemei took the initiative to take charge of everything. She was very touched.

But after hearing the following words, she felt uncomfortable again. What does it mean that karma comes naturally and evil deeds will eventually lead to one's own destruction?

Is this a curse on her?

Her eyes gradually turned cold: "Yuemei, you should bear the consequences of your wrongdoings. Don't even think about throwing dirty water on me. I came to see you off because we are master and servant, but you actually dared to speak ill of me! Come on, execute me!"

Yuemei looked at Concubine Zhao in disappointment, knowing that she had not listened to her words at all, but she still couldn't help but said, "Miss, please take care of yourself!"

When Concubine Zhao came out of the Ministry of Punishment, she had already vomited several times. It was the first time she had seen such a bloody and horrifying scene.

After she returned, she fell ill. For several nights, she dreamed of Yuemei being tortured to death, her whole body covered in blood, and she kept saying, "God's law is retribution, those who do evil will eventually die!"

Naturally, she had several maids who came as dowry from the Duke's Mansion, and she promoted two of them to be personal maids.

One is called Yuetao and the other is called Yuehua.

On this day, Concubine Zhao was eating lunch alone, feeling sick. She had clearly sent someone to inform His Majesty of her illness, but Zhu Heng only had someone send her some supplements.

But he never came to visit her, which made her feel a little flustered.

This is the first time in so many years that Zhu Heng has ignored her for such a long time. Now she doesn't even have anyone around her who can confide in her and give her advice.

This made her feel a little overwhelmed. She now realized that without Zhu Heng's favor, she would not be able to get along well in the harem.

Some of the concubines who used to be on good terms with her, or even flattered her, are now slowly distancing themselves from her.

Ever since the day when the Queen Mother used Princess He'an to frame Lin Jiuer, she was obviously not as close to her as before.

At this moment, a report came from outside: "My queen, the old slave is back."

When Concubine Zhao heard the voice, her eyes lit up: "Madam Cai? Come in quickly!"

A nanny who was about fifty years old walked in from outside. As soon as Concubine Zhao saw her, she burst into tears.

The old lady walked over with concern, hugged Concubine Zhao, and patted her back gently.

"Madam Cai, didn't I let you go back to live in retirement? Why are you back again?"

"I received a letter from the master of the house. I know that the queen has suffered a lot of grievances recently, and the people around her have been killed. I was really worried about the queen, so I rushed back."

Nanny Cai was Concubine Zhao's wet nurse and always took care of Concubine Zhao as if she were her own child.

Half a year ago, her daughter-in-law gave birth to a child. Concubine Zhao was still the all-powerful imperial concubine at that time. Thinking that she had enough manpower around her, and also considering Nanny Cai's many years of dedicated service, she gave her a birth contract and a lot of rewards to let her go home to enjoy her grandchildren.

Unexpectedly, when they met again, she had been demoted to a concubine and had lost favor, and the people around her were executed one after another.

"Don't be sad, madam. I'm back and I will never let anyone bully you again."

Concubine Zhao seemed to have found her backbone and told Madam Cai everything that had happened recently.

Madam Cai was an experienced woman and she could tell at once that Concubine Wan was no ordinary lady.

"My queen, you are too anxious. She has already entered the palace, and it is only a matter of time before you deal with her. But you acted too hastily, and it is inevitable that mistakes will be made.

Your Majesty knows that you were the one who ordered all those things, but he didn't expose you because of the Duke's Mansion's reputation and past friendship."

Concubine Zhao panicked when she heard this: "Mammy, what do you say we should do? I don't want Brother Heng to hate me, and for the sake of my Zhier, I must become the queen and let Zhier become the legitimate prince."

In front of Nanny Cai, Concubine Zhao finally revealed her vulnerable side and spoke her true feelings.

"Your Highness, please do not take action against Concubine Wan for the time being. The most important thing now is how to win back His Majesty's heart."

Concubine Zhao suddenly understood and nodded repeatedly: "Mammy, you are right, but how can I win back His Majesty's heart?"

Madam Cai pondered for a moment, then looked up at Concubine Zhao: "Your Majesty was too tough before. Your Majesty likes gentle temperaments. If you want to win back Your Majesty, you can only let Your Majesty see your sincerity. If you use some self-torture tactics..."

In Changle Palace, Lin Jiuer's mother, Song, hugged the woman and cried.

Lin Jiuer didn't want to cry, but maybe she was infected by the original owner's emotions, she also burst into tears.

The mother and daughter had almost cried enough, and Lin Jiuer quickly said, "Mother, it's rare for us to meet, so please stop crying and talk to me."

Song also realized that something was wrong with her and quickly wiped away her tears.

Holding Lin Jiuer's hand, he said, "Jiuer, His Majesty must be very good to you, right?"

Lin Jiuer was full of questions: "How did mother know?"

"Your brother told me that he had discovered that there were palace guards guarding our house, and His Majesty had people send us many rewards and supplements.

We also invited an imperial physician to see my mother. She is much better now, all thanks to Your Majesty.

Mother thought that since he takes such good care of your family, he must be good to you too."

Lin Jiuer knew nothing about this, but she was still somewhat touched.

She nodded shyly: "Don't worry, mother, His Majesty is really very good to Jiuer."

"Mom sees that you are doing well, so Mom and your father are relieved. By the way, you have been in the palace for two months, is there still no news about your pregnancy?"