After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

He said slowly, "Lady Zheng, His Majesty has ordered you to take good care of this orchid and make sure it grows strong and healthy."

"Is that all?" Concubine Zheng asked unwillingly, secretly expecting more.

"No."

Eunuch Wei smiled slightly and continued, "His Majesty has also granted you a special pardon and lifted your house arrest order."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Zheng had a complicated expression on her face and mixed feelings. This sudden lifting of the ban was so inappropriate.

After Xiao Yi left Fengqing Palace, the master and servant in the palace had their own thoughts on their faces.

Qing'er carefully massaged Shen Bingning's legs, which were sore from standing for so long, and praised: "Your Majesty is really caring for the queen. Once the imperial decree is issued, no one in the palace will dare to criticize the queen."

"What's more, you are allowed to accompany the emperor to the Kingdom of Chu. This is an honor that other concubines would not even dare to imagine in their dreams."

Qing'er's face was full of envy.

However, an indescribable despair appeared on Shen Bingning's face. This was not a favor at all, it was clearly to put her at the center of the storm and torture her! She became more and more convinced that all this was deliberately arranged by Xiao Yi!

Shen Bingning lowered her eyes, noticed the bright red mole on her wrist, turned to Qing'er and asked, "Has Lady Bixia stayed overnight in Fengqing Palace?"

Qing'er nodded and replied calmly, "Yes, Lady Bixia stays here three nights a month."

There is a fixed stay time every month?

Shen Bingning glanced at Qing'er who was concentrating on massaging her calves. She wanted to ask Qing'er if she noticed anything unusual every time Xiao Yi stayed overnight, but looking at Qing'er's innocent face, she swallowed the words back.

Since the shou gong sha is still clearly visible, it means that Xiao Yi has never been close to the original owner. What secret is hidden in this? Is it because of Xiao Yi himself, or does he simply disdain the original owner who is a slave and bring her back to the palace for other purposes?

These two possibilities lingered in Shen Bingning's mind. If she wanted to uncover the truth, perhaps she could secretly investigate whether Concubine Zheng and Concubine Yu still had traces of the toad's blood.

The next day, the sun was shining brightly, and Shen Bingning finally stepped out of Fengqing Palace, which she had not left for many days. When the palace servants saw her, they all bowed respectfully.

Qing'er had seen through the indifference of the people in the palace these days, and snorted with disdain: "These people are the best at changing their attitude according to the situation. This morning, they heard that His Majesty personally issued an edict to prove the innocence of the queen, and they knew that His Majesty doted on you, so their attitude immediately changed 180 degrees."

Shen Bingning didn't care about it, her mind had already flown in another direction.

Arriving at Concubine Yu's Hecui Palace, Shen Bingning held Concubine Yu's arm affectionately, smiling gently: "Actually, I have wanted to visit Sister Yu for a long time, but there have been rumors in the palace recently, and I was afraid of causing unnecessary trouble to Sister, so I have been holding back and not coming."

Yu Meiren smiled lightly, her eyes full of understanding: "I have also heard some of those rumors, but fortunately, your majesty trusts me, so everything will be proven wrong."

"Yes."

Shen Bingning nodded in agreement, then changed the subject, "I came here today to thank you for taking care of me last time."

Concubine Yu smiled and said, "Sister Shen left the palace with me. I am a few years older than you, so it is my duty to take care of you."

"No matter what, I'm grateful."

Shen Bingning turned around and took an exquisite box from Qing'er's hand. "I found a bracelet in the storeroom yesterday. I thought it was especially suitable for you, so I wanted to give it to you. I hope you will accept it."

As Shen Bingning spoke, she slowly opened the box, and saw a snow-white jade bracelet lying quietly inside, inlaid with light green textures. It was fresh and refined, and perfectly matched Yu Meiren's extraordinary temperament. This was the result of her careful selection in the palace last night.

A barely perceptible emotional fluctuation flashed across Yu Meiren's eyes, but that subtle change did not escape Shen Bingning's sharp eyes.

She caught Yu Meiren's love for the bracelet, so she suggested with a smile: "Sister Yu, let me put it on for you."

Shen Bingning's enthusiasm surprised Yu Meiren, but also made her feel a little warm.

She did not reject this sudden closeness, and allowed Shen Bingning to gently roll up her delicate sleeves and slowly put the jade-like bracelet on her fair wrist.

The moment the bracelet touches the skin, it seems like the perfect fusion of two works of art, exuding an indescribable harmonious beauty.

"It's a perfect match. This bracelet complements Sister Yu's temperament perfectly."

Shen Bingning's gaze involuntarily moved slowly upwards along Yu Meiren's wrist. Inadvertently, she noticed that on the outside of that snow-white arm, there was an inconspicuous little red dot, like a drop of dew in the morning light, which aroused her reverie.

Yu Meiren seemed to be pulled out of some thoughts, slowly put down her sleeves, and said softly: "I like this bracelet very much, so I won't be polite to Sister Shen."

There was a hint of genuine gratitude in her voice.

Shen Bingning smiled even more brightly: "As long as my sister likes it, I sincerely hope you like it too."

Yu Meiren lowered her eyes and gently stroked the jade bracelet on her wrist with her fingers, as if she was feeling the warmth from her friend.

"I heard that my sister will be going to the State of Chu with you?"

There was a subtle yearning in her tone.

"Yes."

Shen Bingning answered briefly, but thousands of thoughts were already running through her mind.

Yu Meiren's eyes revealed a hint of envy: "I really envy you. I have never left Yongjing in my life, and I am full of curiosity about everything in Chu."

Shen Bingning suddenly had an idea and suggested, "Sister Yu, why don't you ask the adults to let us go to Chu together? This way, we sisters can have a companion."

But he secretly calculated in his heart that this way, his plans in the palace would go more smoothly.

However, Yu Meiren shook her head gently, with an indescribable complexity in her tone: "It is better to miss each other than to meet. Some things are better kept in the heart."

Shen Bingning didn't understand what he meant, so she asked, "What do you miss?"

"It is nothing special."

Yu Meiren changed the subject casually, "I'm planning to copy some Buddhist scriptures recently. Is Sister Shen interested in joining me?"

Copying Buddhist scriptures? Shen Bingning smiled bitterly in her heart. This was not what she wanted, so she quickly found an excuse to decline: "There are still many matters waiting for me to deal with in the palace. I won't disturb Sister Yu. I'll go first."

After Shen Bingning left, her personal maid Huamei stepped forward, carefully supported her master, and asked softly, "My beauty, the queen specially sent me the bracelet today. Is she trying to show her affection to you?"

"No, she was just verifying something."

Yu Meiren put her hands on her arms, her eyes deep, and said nothing more.

As soon as Shen Bingning stepped out of the Hecui Palace, the corners of her mouth unconsciously rose.

Who would have thought that the majestic and stern Lord Xiao Yi was actually lacking in that aspect.