They are all concubines, so of course they choose the future emperor.

When the charcoal was thrown into the charcoal basin, a fiery heat wave suddenly rushed up and almost burned Xiuchun's forehead.

She quickly took two steps back.

"Xiuchun, are you okay?"

Jiang Wanyue walked over and moved Xiuchun away.

Xiuchun patted her chest and shook her head: "It's okay, it's just that this charcoal is not easy to light, I have to watch it for a while longer."

Jiang Wanyue and Aunt Sun turned to look at the charcoal basin at the same time.

Suddenly, Aunt Sun frowned.

"Why does this charcoal look darker than the other charcoals?"

When she asked this question, Jiang Wanyue helped Xiuchun sit down and replied casually.

"It snowed before, and the roof of the warehouse where the charcoal was stored collapsed in the middle of the night. A lot of the charcoal was soaked in water."

Aunt Sun was very surprised.

"Such charcoal is sent to you for use? Is the steward of this palace so bullying?"

Jiang Wanyue shrugged.

"I'm not the only one. Some have been distributed to various places in the mansion. Everyone else has received some, so it's not easy for me to stand out."

Xiuchun touched her hair and couldn't help but interrupt.

"The princess said that for the sake of the prince's reputation, he should not be too extravagant. The princess took the initiative to use the wet charcoal!"

Aunt Sun stared at the charcoal basin, watching the newly added charcoal gradually take on the flames, and her brows frowned again.

She picked up the tongs, picked up a piece of charcoal, leaned close to smell it, and then suddenly spoke.

"Go get some water, cold water."

Her tone sounded a little solemn, and Jiang Wanyue's expression changed instantly.

Xiuchun came to her senses and ran outside in a hurry.

Jiang Wanyue walked closer to the charcoal basin.

"Is there something wrong with this charcoal? But I asked someone to check it, and they didn't find any problems!"

Aunt Sun pushed her away.

"Stay away, this thing might be coming for you, you'd better cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief."

These words made Jiang Wanyue's heart jump.

She took several steps back until she reached the cupboard door and took out a handkerchief to cover her mouth and nose.

Soon, Xiuchun came in with a basin of water.

As soon as she entered the door, she went straight to the inner room. Jiang Wanyue hurriedly grabbed her and covered her nose and mouth before letting her in.

After Xiuchun put down the basin, Aunt Sun threw a piece of red-hot charcoal into the water.

呲!

A shrill sound followed.

When the charcoal was put into the water, smoke immediately rose.

Xiuchun choked without paying attention and couldn't help coughing.

Jiang Wanyue pulled her outside.

Aunt Sun was fine, but she squatted down and moved closer.

"Sure enough..." She whispered to herself, then turned around and shouted, "Open the doors and windows, and ask someone to come in and put out the charcoal."

Jiang Wanyue immediately gave the order.

It was impossible to stay in the house, so the three of them temporarily went to Xiuchun's house.

As soon as she entered the room, Xiuchun couldn't help but ask.

"Godmother, what's wrong with the charcoal?"

Aunt Sun turned to look at Jiang Wanyue, a little hesitant, not knowing whether she should say it.

Jiang Wanyue looked back at her.

"Godmother, just tell me what you want to say! I have a rough idea of ​​what it is. A poison that can make a person childless... right?"

Aunt Sun looked surprised.

"Did you guess it?"

Jiang Wanyue curled the corners of her mouth.

"I didn't know before, so I naturally didn't suspect it. Now that I know there's something wrong with the charcoal, I guessed it after a little thought. I've been trying to get pregnant for the past two months, but I haven't been able to. I originally thought it was just bad luck, but now it seems that someone has tampered with it."

Xiuchun’s face turned pale.

"Who is it? The princess?"

Jiang Wanyue leaned back.

"Who else could it be other than the princess? Lu Qingshuang, ah Lu Qingshuang, you are worthy of being from the Lu family. This method is so subtle that even I didn't notice it."

Jiang Wanyue felt a little annoyed and angry.

But it was not directed at the princess, but at himself.

She had let her guard down a bit these days.

Perhaps it was because everything went smoothly after she entered the palace. She gained the trust of Prince Jing and suppressed Prince Qi. Her status in the palace became higher and higher, which made her secretly proud.

What happened today poured a bucket of cold water on her, and also made her sober and calm down.

Even if I were to live my life again and have the power of a "prophet", I would never look down on others.

Lu Qingshuang is not an ordinary person.

When Prince Jing left the capital for the border, Lu Qingshuang stayed in the capital to manage the prince's mansion and successfully raised the child, all by herself.

It can be seen how powerful this person is, but it is not usually revealed.

Before Jiang Wanyue entered the palace, the entire backyard of the palace was under the control of Lu Qingshuang. Her position was stable and no one could threaten her. She naturally sat back and watched the other concubines fighting each other without her having to take any action.

Jiang Wanyue had never seen her take action, just occasionally admonishing her a few times, which was nothing. Even when Luo Qingqing got into trouble, Concubine Lu Qingshuang behaved mediocrely, without any merit or fault.

So, Jiang Wanyue took it lightly.

Now that Lu Qingshuang took action, Jiang Wanyue finally saw her true ability.

After sorting out the confusion, Jiang Wanyue did not feel frustrated, but instead aroused her competitive spirit.

Since you have made the move, I will accept it.

She narrowed her eyes and thought.