The maidservant is too charming. I want to help her become the queen.

Outside Yongning Palace.

Li Xuansheng was standing under the diamond-shaped window, secretly observing everything that was happening in the hall.

Doctor Dou, the head of the Imperial Medical Bureau, has always been responsible for taking care of the health of the emperor and the empress. When he was summoned to Yongning Palace, he naturally needed to report his whereabouts.

Normally, such trivial matters only needed to be informed to He Qing, but today, Doctor Dou was summoned to Yongning Palace by Lu Qingqing, and the palace search was involved, so He Qing reported the matter to Li Xuansheng.

After Lu Qingqing asked for the imperial order, he already had a trace of worry in his heart.

This young woman was born in a humble family and was very young. She had never experienced such a grand scene as a palace search. Even if she had the imperial order in hand, as a small noble lady sandwiched between the two concubines, Concubine Xian and Concubine Zhuang, she could not guarantee that she would not be bullied and harassed.

After listening to He Qing's report, he became even more worried about Lu Qingqing and decided to go to Yongning Palace in person.

But he didn't expect that this little girl who usually looked like a delicate flower in front of him actually had such a decisive ability to kill!

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth, which always showed a stern expression, actually raised up a beautiful arc.

He glanced at He Qing and motioned him to go into the hall to pass on the message.

"The Emperor has arrived——"

Everyone in Yongning Palace was shocked by the announcement from Eunuch He Qing.

The virtuous concubine was the most panicked.

This morning at Yinglan Pavilion, the Emperor said that he was unwilling to personally order a search of Yongning Palace in order to appease the military commanders in the court. Why is it that now, not only did he grant Lu Qingqing an imperial order, but he also came in person?

She knelt on the ground obediently, not daring to look up and meet Li Xuansheng's gaze.

"Be flat."

Li Xuansheng strode through the crowd and walked straight to Lu Qingqing, and helped her up with his big hands as she was bowing.

"What results did Mr. Lu find out?"

Lu Qingqing was surprised and happy.

She was surprised by Li Xuansheng's sudden visit, but at this moment, she was very grateful to him for supporting her.

At present, Concubine Zhuang's innocence has been proven, but the investigation into the slander has reached a deadlock. All clues are focused on this little palace maid who is kneeling on the ground and cowering.

Lu Qingqing reported the entire palace search process to Li Xuansheng in detail.

As she spoke, Concubine Zhuang's back became straighter and her expression regained its former high spirits.

The always elegant face of Concubine Xian was now flushed with shame. She still didn't dare to raise her head and wanted to bury her head deeply in the bodice of her dress.

Throughout the whole process, Li Xuansheng's eyes never left the little palace maid. He knew in his heart that if he wanted to get to the bottom of the slander against Concubine Zhuang, she was the key person!

only……

Li Xuansheng hesitated again.

The affairs of the harem are definitely not as simple as women fighting over jealousy.

In the palace, except Lu Qingqing who has no background and can do whatever he wants with her without any scruples, Li Xuansheng has to take into account the family power behind every other woman when dealing with them.

Concubine Xian, Concubine Zhuang, and Lu Qingqing were all involved in the Rhodiola palace decoration incident. If we investigate it rashly, I'm afraid even more people will be involved.

After thinking for a moment, he decided to control the scope of the incident and conduct a thorough investigation later.

"That ends today's matter."

"As for the palace maid who framed Concubine Zhuang——"

"He Qing, take her to the Ministry of Punishment and interrogate her thoroughly!"

Li Xuansheng paused and continued:

"It is clear that Concubine Zhuang is innocent. Do not search the palace again in the future. Shunyi, you have been wronged today."

Concubine Zhuang stood up slowly, tears sparkling in her eyes, "I thank the emperor for his grace!"

"The virtuous concubine searched the palace too hastily today and almost wrongly accused the Zhuang concubine. She was too reckless!" Li Xuansheng's voice came like thunder, with unquestionable majesty.

The virtuous concubine fell to her knees with a thud and begged:

"I know I was wrong. I was worried about the emperor's rash and wanted to find out the truth as soon as possible. I made a mistake in my haste. I hope the emperor will punish me!"

Li Xuansheng looked meaningfully at Concubine Xian who was kneeling on the ground.

The ability of Concubine Xian is above average. She is always careful and thoughtful in doing things. Even such an important event as the Emperor's Birthday Festival was handled in an orderly manner. She said that the palace search was rash, but there may be other hidden reasons.

Although he had praised Concubine Xian's talents and virtues, today's events still made him wary.

He sneered inwardly.

Since Concubine Xian has said so, why not just fulfill her wish?

"In this case, Concubine Xian still needs to be tempered. From now on, the affairs of the six palaces will be handed over to the Queen. However, the Queen is still pregnant, so Concubine Zhuang will have to assist the Queen in the future."

"Mr. Lu——"

Lu Qingqing was stunned.

The palace search was originally a conflict between Concubine Zhuang and Concubine Xian. She was just here to make a cameo appearance today. What does it have to do with her?

But since Li Xuansheng had spoken, she still had to kneel down and accept his orders.

"Noble Lady Lu is very intelligent and sensible. She has proven Concubine Zhuang's innocence today, which is truly a great achievement."

"I specially grant you the title - Ming,"

"Mr. Ming, do you like it?"

明？

After hearing Li Xuansheng praising her, Lu Qingqing thought she was going to be promoted or receive some kind of reward, but she didn't expect that she was just given an honorary title.

She was a little disappointed.

The charming little face only smiled faintly and said dryly, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Li Xuansheng saw Lu Qingqing's indifferent reaction.

He was unhappy.

He had long thought of bestowing a title on Lu Qingqing, but there had never been a suitable opportunity. He thought about the title "Ming" for several days before deciding on it.

I thought she would be happy, but who would have thought she would have such an indifferent reaction.

Li Xuansheng's face darkened and he looked embarrassed.

At this time He Qing, who was standing aside, hurried out to smooth things over.

He had served the emperor for many years and had seen all kinds of concubines, but he was most afraid of the emperor's furious look when he was angry with Lu Qingqing.

The last time they were angry with each other, the emperor was furious and smashed his favorite teacup in the study. After the two of them reconciled, the emperor asked him to find an identical one, which made him very upset.

But it is strange that although Lu Qingqing is favored by the emperor, she often behaves like a child and does not quite understand the rules of being a concubine.

But no matter what, he would never allow any more misunderstandings between them!

He Qing smiled widely, and quietly approached Lu Qingqing, explaining to her in a voice so small that only the two of them could hear:

"Congratulations, Lady Ming. Concubines in the harem have always been granted titles only after they have been promoted to concubines. Now my lady has received this honor with only the title of Lady Ming. Congratulations!"

"Besides, the emperor spent several days thinking about the young lady's title before deciding on it. The young lady is truly favored by the emperor!"

Lu Qingqing suddenly understood and realized the special meaning of this title.

No wonder Li Xuansheng looked so unhappy after I expressed my gratitude just now. It seems that he thinks the emotional value I gave him is not enough!

She gave He Qing a look of gratitude.

Just as she was about to open her mouth to thank Li Xuansheng again, she didn't expect that he would deliberately ignore her, said that he was busy with government affairs, and quickly left Yongning Palace.

Lu Qingqing looked at Li Xuansheng's receding back awkwardly.

Well, this emperor buddy is being arrogant again!