The emperor just doesn't treat everyone equally, and it's none of my business!

While Gu Shijin was struggling with how to meet Concubine De, Lu Junze issued an edict, saying that the persecution of the third prince had been investigated thoroughly and had nothing to do with Concubine Zhang and Concubine De, so the two no longer needed to be under house arrest.

It had been about ten days since the third prince was poisoned. All those who needed to be investigated had been investigated, and those who needed to be arrested had been arrested. It was impossible to keep people under house arrest forever, so most of the concubines in the harem understood Lu Junze's intention.

But some people think that it is abnormal. Based on their understanding of the emperor, he is not someone who compromises easily. It is not in his character to let go without finding out who is behind the scenes.

This includes the confined Concubine De.

"Don't make any unnecessary moves during this period. Send away those who come to Yonghe Palace and tell them that I am sick." After thinking for a while, Concubine De instructed Ding Dong.

Defei didn't think that the emperor didn't suspect her, but the fact that the matter was let go so easily made Defei have a very bad feeling. Defei had been in the palace for so many years and had been able to be a Defei without children for so many years. She had her own abilities. At the same time, she had relied on her sixth sense to avoid a lot of trouble many times.

Ding Dong: "Yes, Madam."

When Gu Shijin learned that Lu Junze had lifted the house arrest order on Concubine De, he felt happy for a moment, but something strange flashed through his mind.

She was thinking about how to meet Concubine De, but the Emperor lifted Concubine De's house arrest. What a coincidence.

Gu Shijin had some guesses in her mind, but even so, she was not going to change her plan. In this palace, one still had to be ruthless. Gu Shijin would not let Ajin suffer in vain.

"Xingzhu, did the Queen send you a bracelet made of amethyst?" Gu Shijin asked.

Xingzhu thought about it and realized that there was indeed a string of amethysts, which was sent by the Queen after she knew that Gu Shijin was pregnant.

"Yes, ma'am."

Gu Shijin: "Find it for me."

"Yes, your majesty." Xingzhu hesitated a little, but still agreed.

There's obviously something wrong with that string of amethysts.

Sometimes luck is also a very important factor for success. When Gu Shijin was thinking about how to meet Concubine De reasonably, something happened to the second princess in the Shangshufang.

It wasn't a big deal, just a fall. I don't know if Concubine De really loved the second princess or was just pretending to be so in front of the emperor. Anyway, she went to the Shangshufang in person, which gave Gu Shijin an opportunity.

"Your Majesty, Concubine De has come out from the Shangshufang." Xiao Linzi reported with his head down.

"But the Second Princess and Concubine De are together."

Gu Shijin touched the amethyst in his hand, then touched his belly, and said with a smile: "It's okay, what if it's not."

"Let's go."

"Yes, your majesty." Xiao Linzi and Xing Zhu looked at each other.

At first, Concubine De wanted to raise the second princess out of selfish motives, but after raising her, she really liked the second princess and cared about her. Concubine De also had a dream of becoming a mother. Of course, it was also true that she used the second princess.

So when Concubine De heard that the second princess was injured and quite seriously, she was really anxious. Without thinking too much, she took the palace servants to the Shangshufang.

When she saw a big bump on the second princess' forehead, her heart almost stopped for a moment. She was relieved only after the imperial physician said it was nothing serious.

But seeing the Second Princess's condition, she was worried about leaving her in the Shangshufang any longer, so she took her back with her.

"Xier, does it hurt a lot?" Defei touched the second princess's little face and asked softly.

The second princess smiled, but the injury on her forehead moved when she smiled, and her face suddenly twisted. She said, "Mother, Xi'er doesn't feel any pain."

Suddenly, the pain in Concubine De's eyes became even stronger.

"Mother will apply medicine to you when we get back."

"Okay, thank you, mother."

Gu Shijin saw Concubine De and the Second Princess interacting from afar and was dazed for a moment. At this time, Concubine De really looked like a kind mother.

But...why do you want to harm her child?

Gu Shijin took a deep breath, held Xingzhu's hand and slowly walked towards Concubine De.

"Empress Defei." Gu Shijin bowed and said. When Xingzhu helped her up, Gu Shijin grabbed Xingzhu's arm with one hand. The force was so great that Xingzhu couldn't help but frown.

"It's Concubine Jin. Why did Concubine Jin come out when the weather is so hot?" Concubine De had a bad feeling when she saw Gu Shijin coming over. Now that she was closer, the feeling was even stronger. She just wanted to go back quickly and stay away from Concubine Jin.

Everyone in the palace knows that Gu Shijin’s pregnancy is unstable and something could go wrong if one is not careful.

"Sister is going to Chengqian Palace." Gu Shijin said.

Concubine De nodded, took the Second Princess' hand and said, "The Second Princess is injured, so I will go back first and will not greet Sister Jinfei."

"Sister, come to Yonghe Palace when you have time." Defei said politely.

At this time, Gu Shijin let go of Xingzhu's hand, squatted down and touched the second princess's forehead, and said with a distressed look: "What happened to the second princess?"

The Second Princess looked at Concubine De and said, "Madam Jin, Xi'er accidentally fell."

"Does it hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt anymore."

Gu Shijin stood up and said, "Then Madam Defei, take care."

Just after saying this, Gu Shijin seemed to remember something and looked at the Second Princess and said, "Second Princess, do you still have the candy you gave the two little brothers that day? The two little brothers like it very much."

The force that Concubine De was holding on to the Second Princess's hand suddenly increased, and the Second Princess could not help but pull her hand away, saying, "Mother, it hurts..."

Gu Shijin, who had been paying attention to Concubine De's expression, naturally did not miss any of this. A hint of ruthlessness flashed in her lowered eyes.

Concubine De squatted with her back to Gu Shijin, touched the Second Princess' forehead, and said, "Let mother blow on you."

The second princess was a little confused. She was hurt by her mother's pinch, not the wound on her forehead. But when she was about to speak, she saw the look in Concubine De's eyes, and she couldn't say anything she wanted to say.

"Where does it hurt, Second Princess?" Gu Shijin asked with a concerned look on his face.

De Fei stood up and looked at Gu Shijin indifferently, saying, "Jin Fei, Xi'er is still injured. I won't exchange pleasantries with you here. Goodbye."

Defei's position is higher than Gu Shijin's, so it would not be difficult for Gu Shijin to stop her from leaving. But today Gu Shijin came to cause trouble for her, so how could he let her leave easily?

"Your Majesty, I have some medicine in my palace that can heal bruises. It's very effective. You can give it to the Second Princess."

Concubine De: "Thank you for your kindness, Concubine Jin, but the imperial physician has already prescribed medicine for the Second Princess."

"Well then..." Gu Shijin reached out to touch the Second Princess' hand, and accidentally touched Concubine De's hand, "Sister..."

"Ah!" Gu Shijin screamed and fell to the ground with a bang.