After the founding of the People's Republic of China, she became a spirit and was punished, and

"No wonder after releasing this lily, I was able to fall asleep, but always woke up from my dreams. This is the reason."

De Fei looked at her with appreciation and said, "You know a lot."

When the elders praised her, Xiyu leaned over to thank them and explained the reason in a soft voice.

"I have been weak since I was young and can't go out easily. I can't go out easily on weekdays. When I am bored, I can only read some medical books and stories, hoping to find some ways to strengthen my body."

"How pitiful."

Rong Fei was soft-hearted, and when she heard this, tears welled up in her eyes.

It actually gave Xiyu a sense of reality that she could empathize with him, making it difficult to tell whether it was true or false.

Jixiang left in a hurry and came back again, probably having disposed of those lilies.

She was holding a tray in her hand and placed it on the table next to Xiyu at Defei's signal.

De Fei held the tea bowl and spoke slowly: "This box of lip balm was a tribute from Siam. It has a light floral scent when used. If you don't use special methods to remove it, the scent will last for a long time.

There are only ten boxes in the whole palace, and the emperor gave me three boxes. This one has not been used yet, and the color is so gorgeous, just like the crabapple in full bloom. I am too old to use it, so it is just right for you."

When Concubine Hui saw this, she was extremely jealous. She begged the Emperor several times before she got one box, but Concubine De actually had three boxes.

His Majesty is truly extremely partial!

"Mother, how can you say that about yourself? You have bright eyes, white teeth, a slender figure, and smooth, fair skin. If you were to go out with me, others would definitely say that you were sisters traveling together."

Xiyu stopped talking and said nice things to Concubine De. Praising someone's youth is a necessary skill.

Defei covered her lips with her hands, her eyes and eyebrows were filled with joy, showing that she was in a good mood.

There was a flash of surprise in Yinzhen's eyes. He thought that he had underestimated this young concubine because he could make his mother smile so happily.

In this case, it might not be a bad idea to give the young lady more credit.

He straightened the wrinkles on his shirt hem and spoke nonchalantly, as if he was just saying it casually.

"I find it very strange that Xiyu knows only the basics of these things, so it is unreasonable for a servant who takes care of the flowers and plants in the flower room not to know these things."

"Maybe I forgot..."

Before Concubine Hui finished her words, Liang Jiugong's voice came from outside the door.

"The Emperor has arrived!"

Everyone stood up upon hearing the voice and began to salute.

"Your Majesty, be safe."

"Huang Ama Wan An."

Xiyu knelt down with the Fourth Prince. Feeling the pressure of the dragon's energy, her body couldn't help but tremble, and her fingertips were cold.

Is Xiaofujin afraid?

Yinzhen noticed it, and calmly held her fingers in his palm, silently comforting her.

"De Fei, it's so lively here."

Kangxi strode to the top, stretched out his hand to pull up Concubine De, and then said, "Everyone, stand up."

"Yes."

Xiyu stood up with the help of the palace maid and began to serve tea to Kangxi.

He sat at the top, with the majesty of an emperor.

There was a five-clawed golden dragon embroidered on his bright yellow dragon robe, and there were some pitting spots on his face, which I heard were caused by smallpox when he was a child.

Kangxi took the teacup, skimmed off the foam, took a sip, and then told everyone to get up.

He looked at Xiyu with a kind smile. This was a great contributor to the Aisin-Gioro family.

"What were you talking about before I came?"

"The concubines are saying..."

When Concubine Hui saw the emperor, her eyes lit up and she quickly spoke, but Kangxi raised his hand to interrupt her, "I didn't ask you to speak, Fourth Master's wife, you speak."

Why is the emperor so impatient today? Concubine Hui sat down in a wronged manner and dared not speak again.

Concubine De sat beside the Emperor, her long eyelashes drawn back, a trace of contempt flashing in her eyes. Concubine Hui was still so big-breasted and brainless after so many years.

Xiyu was originally sitting on a stool, but when asked by Kangxi, she had to stand up and answer.

"Hey." Kangxi moved his fingers slightly, motioning Xiyu to sit down.

"We are a family now, there is no need to be so polite."

"Thank you, Father Huang."

Xiyu sat down obediently, his knuckles trembling under his sleeves, but his manners were still impeccable.

"In reply to the Emperor, I just said that lilies cannot be placed in the bedroom at night. When the people in my mother's palace went to take the lilies, no one in the flower room informed her, causing my mother to be mentally exhausted all day. I wonder... is it because the people in the flower room did not serve her well enough?"

There was a hint of surprise in Defei's eyes. What Xiyu said was true, but at the same time, it was also a calm way of flattering her.

Given His Majesty's level of suspicion, it is impossible for him not to think too much.

Perhaps she didn't expect Xiyu to say this in front of the Emperor, the smile on Concubine Hui's face froze for a moment.

It was fleeting, but it still did not escape Kangxi's sharp eyes.

He thought of what Liang Jiugong had reported to Concubine Hui in the Qianqing Palace, and the smile faded, and he winked.

"I think this matter is not as simple as not being conscientious. Liang Jiugong, go and check. I want to see which servant did this."

"The slave obeys the order."

Liang Jiugong received Kangxi's gaze and nodded in understanding.

He moved quickly and returned to Yonghe Palace in just half an hour, with a young eunuch following him.

Before the young eunuch knelt down, he secretly glanced at several concubines.

"Your Majesty, this is the man."

Liang Jiugong kicked the young eunuch and made him kneel on the ground. "Tell me, why did you tell Madam Defei that lilies can calm the mind, but didn't tell her that placing them in the bedroom would have the opposite effect?"

"I was so busy that I forgot. Your Majesty, please spare my life. Your Majesty, please spare my life."

The young eunuch knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly, and blood soon seeped from his forehead.

"You forgot in your busy life? That's not what you said just now. Are you looking at me and trying to deceive me?"

Liang Jiugong questioned him, seemingly accidentally revealing something on his left sleeve.

"I dare not say it. My family members are all... I, I..."

He stood up halfway through his words, turned around and crashed into the pillar at the door, blood splattering everywhere.

The concubines in the room screamed in surprise and turned their heads away to avoid looking.

Xiyu accidentally saw all this, her body froze, one hand tightly covering her mouth, and the other hand tightly grasping Yinzhen's sleeve.

Yinzhen noticed something and leaned forward to block her view.

Xiyu's face turned pale, her lips trembled, and she slowly lowered her head, a tear unconsciously sliding out of her eyes.

She knew that this was an era where royal power was supreme and life was worthless, but since she was born, no one had ever died in the Ulanala Mansion.

Even if a servant did something wrong, he would be dragged away, beaten with a stick, and sent out of the house. The master would never be allowed to see or smell the blood.

But now... right in front of her eyes, a life was lost...

Qi Xi, who was watching the fun, shrank back into his sleeves, obviously frightened by the scene.

The Monster Management Bureau has strict rules and regulations. Most of the little monsters are law-abiding and live in fear among people, for fear of disturbing and harming humans and causing their cultivation to be lost. They have never seen these things.

Soon a eunuch appeared, dragged the man away, and cleaned the place.

Liang Jiugong had seen this kind of scene many times, and he calmly took out the thing from his right sleeve.

"Your Majesty, this young eunuch has previously explained that..."

He glanced hesitantly in the direction of Concubine Hui. "It is said that Concubine Hui ordered him to do this, but he refused. Concubine Hui threatened him with her family, so he had no choice but to do this."