As soon as she opened her eyes, she was forcibly carried back to the East Palace by the paranoid pri

"Your Majesty, Madam Bai has passed away." Xiao Guanzi came to report after receiving the news.

At the same time, Xiao Guanzi also handed a piece of paper to Ning Rushong, on which was recorded the conversation between the Queen and Xia Suling.

Ning Rusong took the paper and tapped the table with his index finger after reading it. His expression was gloomy and his narrow and long phoenix eyes were lonely and awe-inspiring. "She is a smart person."

Xiao Guanzi offered a candle, and Ning Rushong placed the paper on it and burned it, watching it turn into ashes.

"Confer posthumously the title of First-Rank Lady on Xia Suling, and she must receive all the honors she deserves." Ning Rushong gave the order.

Xiao Guanzi accepted the order and said, "Yes!"

Ning Rusong sighed. His eye sockets were deep, and his frown seemed a little softer at this moment. "Is Yueyue very sad?"

He raised his hand, and placed his cold, white, and well-proportioned hand on his chest. "She must be feeling bad. I feel very suffocated here."

The Mandarin Duck Gu is so overbearing.

Xiao Guanzi frowned, thought carefully, and then replied cautiously, "Madam Bai is the only lady in the court who has a good relationship with the Queen. People are not plants or trees, so who can be heartless? The Queen is naturally very sad."

The saddest person would have to be Bai Huixian, who has fainted and looks extremely miserable, vomiting blood all over the floor. He is almost going to die with his wife!

This matter of emotions really baffles Xiao Guanzi, a rootless man.

It would be fine if it was just Bai Huixian, but Your Majesty and Emperor Jingmu are such ungrateful and heartless people, they have fallen into it one by one and cannot climb out, they are surrounded by worldly bones and entangled in worldly ties, tut, it's hard to describe!

"People always need something to place their lost love on. Is there no one among those court ladies who can catch Yueyue's eye?" Ning Rushong said in a flat tone, his voice sounding lazy.

Without Madam Bai, there must be some other Madam to take her place. Ning Rushong really felt sorry for Xia Suling's death.

She is an extremely useful person. When she is alive, not only Yueyue is in a good mood, but Bai Huixian is also more useful, like a puppet with its hands and feet tied with silk threads.

Thinking of this, Ning Rushong couldn't help feeling a little regretful. It was a pity that once Xia Suling died, Bai Huixian would be ruined.

The soul died and the body disappeared, and Xia Suling was Bai Huixian's soul.

"This..." Xiao Guanzi answered cautiously, "The Queen likes quietness. She refuses to accept any invitations except for Madam Bai's. The ladies of state don't have a chance to spend time with the Queen."

The Queen Mother has always been like this. When she was the Crown Princess, she cancelled all greetings and rejected all visiting cards. The only two exceptions were Li Xiaoshu and Xia Suling, but unfortunately one was confused and the other died too young.

"Then find a few with good personalities who Yueyue will like." Ning Rusong was writing something with a pen in his hand, and he instructed without even looking up, "If Yueyue doesn't accept their visiting cards, you can find a chance to send them to Yueyue. Over time, you'll have a better relationship with her."

Xiao Guanzi naturally agreed immediately, "Yes! I will choose carefully!"

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Two days later, everyone returned to Yuncheng.

Xia Suling's coffin was escorted back to Yuncheng by Bai Huixian from another official road. The coffin could not travel with the emperor.

The posthumous honors that Xia Suling received were enviable. At that time, beliefs in gods and ghosts were prevalent, and people believed that there would be a home and honors after death.

The funeral was so grand that it seemed as if the entire Bai Mansion had been emptied out. One could not help but wonder, will Lord Bai not be able to live a happy life from now on?

After the funeral, a shocking thing happened: Bai Huixian committed suicide! In front of Xia Suling's grave!

An official of the imperial court with such a bright career committed suicide for a woman!

In the warm room of the main hall of Yongding Palace, He Yue heard the news that Xiaobi hurriedly reported, and couldn't help but let out a sarcastic laugh, "If you're still entangled with her after death, why not let her live in peace."

The fairy-like jade-like face looked indifferent and cold at this moment.

Xiaobi didn't know anything about the things going on between Xia Suling and Bai Huixian, but she thought Bai Huixian was very infatuated!

Nowadays, men have one wife and multiple concubines, and very few of them commit suicide for their wives. After the death of their wife, they would at most mourn for a while, and then marry a second wife. Bai Huixian was considered an extremely infatuated man.

Hui Qing had spent more time with He Yue, so she knew more. She offered a cup of brewed tea and changed the subject, "Your Majesty, the concubines from the West Third Hall are clamoring to pay their respects, saying that they cannot lose their duties as concubines."

Having been bored in the West Third Hall for too long, and seeing that although the Empress had a cold personality, she acted relatively gently, he began to have some delusional thoughts.

He Yue took a sip of tea and put it aside. She raised her eyes and said slowly, "Send a maid to record the name of those who want to reopen the palace to pay respects. I will give the book to His Majesty. After all, Yongding Palace is not Kunning Palace. If there is a commotion, it will be hard for His Majesty to say anything."

She leaned lazily on the couch, her eyes half closed, her hair like crow's hair, her skin was snow-white, and her whole body seemed to be glowing with a moist light.

There will be endless troubles after the reopening, and He Yue does not have the energy to deal with them.

Without waiting for Huiqing to say anything, Xiaobi nodded and said, "Your Majesty will never let them out. I'm afraid they will constantly compete for your favor once they are out. Your Majesty can't reopen the palace to pay respects! You should let them stay in the West Third Palace for the rest of their lives!"

As soon as Xiaobi finished speaking, the atmosphere in Yongding Palace suddenly became tense.

What is Aunt Xiaobi saying? It makes the Queen seem jealous and vicious!

Hui Qing frowned in disapproval. How could the queen have such an intention? How could Xiaobi still be as outspoken as she was in the Duan family after being in the palace for so long? The queen would not punish her, but if the incident got to His Majesty, she would at least be punished!

Hui Qing tugged at Xiao Bi's sleeve fiercely. Xiao Bi then realized the subtle atmosphere in the palace. Her cheeks flushed red as she stammered, "Your Majesty..., I, I didn't mean that!"