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

The death of Chen Changzai did not cause much stir in the palace, but the Queen ordered the execution of several eunuchs and palace maids.

After all, no matter what, Chen Changzai is the master, and it is impossible to tolerate such a servant bullying the master.

Gu Shijin didn’t care about the other things, except for one very special and eye-catching name.

Xiaohong.

That's right, Xiao Hong was executed. The Queen herself ordered it.

After Xiaohong came out of Wang Ronghua's palace, the Queen arranged for her to work in the imperial kitchen, and her task was to deliver meals to Chen Changzai every day.

So, she was the first to be ordered to be executed.

Gu Shijin felt that the matter was becoming more and more confusing, and now even the queen was involved.

The harem is indeed full of talented people.

"This matter has nothing to do with us. You keep an eye on Guo'er from the Ministry of Punishment and see if anyone is in contact with her." Gu Shijin said to Xiao Linzi.

"Yes, my lord."

In the previous dynasty, because Chen Changzai committed suicide, the emperor issued an edict to reprimand the officials who sent Chen Changzai into the palace.

"How is it?" Inside the Yangxin Palace, Lu Junze looked at Tianlin in front of him and asked.

"Your Majesty, Yingjiu followed someone and disappeared near Lily Palace." Tianlin said.

"Lily Palace..." Lu Junze thought for a moment: "Ming Jieyu."

The Lily Palace was previously inhabited by Ru Zhaoyi, but she moved out after being demoted to Ronghua. Now, only Ming Jieyu lives in a side hall in the Lily Palace.

"Keep sending people to watch."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The Lily Palace is not far from the Changle Palace, so it is easy to attack.

Lu Junze continued to ask: "What is General Ming busy with recently?"

"Your Majesty, General Ming has been getting closer to the King of England lately."

"Go back."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Lu Junze remembered that Wang Ronghua and Ming Jieyu were somewhat related. It seemed that their mothers were from the same merchant family, so when the two entered the palace, the queen arranged them in the same palace.

But at that time, both of them were in the side hall. Later, Wang Ronghua was promoted to Zhaoyi and moved to the main hall.

Some time ago, Wang Ronghua's father was reported for corruption and bribery and was dismissed from his post. Because of this, Wang Ronghua was very quiet during that period and did not cause any trouble in the harem.

In Fengyi Palace, Shangguan Yan was also asking about Yunzhi's situation. There had been problems one after another in the harem recently, and Shangguan Yan was very upset, especially about Xiaohong.

The emperor gave Xiaohong to her because he trusted her, but now she was executed by her own order. Shangguan Yan felt like she was someone else's butcher.

But it was a fact that Xiaohong bullied Chen Changzai, and the Queen could not tolerate it.

Shangguan Yan was married to the current emperor at the age of fifteen. She was named empress as soon as the emperor ascended the throne. She has been in charge of the harem for six years. She will never allow anyone in the harem to be out of her control.

"My lady, I have checked and there is nothing strange about this matter." Yunzhi said, "Xiaohong's life in Baihe Palace has always been difficult because she is quite pretty. Wang Ronghua doesn't like her and everyone in the palace can bully her."

"One time, Chen Changzai went to the Lily Palace and said that Xiaohong had bumped into her. She punished her, but she accidentally made Xiaohong suffer from a disease."

So it was normal for Xiaohong to take revenge on Chen Chang after he fell into poverty.

There was a flash of anger in her eyes last month. Don't let her catch you.

Shangguan Yan: "Keep an eye on Concubine Liu. The emperor doesn't like her. Even if she gives birth to a prince, she probably won't be able to raise him herself. If he is indeed a prince, bring him over and I will raise him myself."

"Madam..." Yunzhi shouted a little worriedly, "Should we ask Madam to find a local doctor?"

Shangguan Yan glanced at Yunzhi and said, "Since I gave birth to the eldest princess, my body has been damaged. I have seen so many doctors and taken so many medicines, but I have not been able to get pregnant again in all these years. I have given up hope."

"My lady..."

"What's wrong with adopting one? You can raise him by my side since he is young, and he will be close to me when he grows up." Shangguan Yan said calmly, but there was sadness in her eyes.

Who wouldn't want to have their own children if possible?

It was also because giving birth to the eldest princess hurt her body that Shangguan Yan had never liked the eldest princess.

"My lady, I understand. I will send someone to keep an eye on Yufu Palace."

"Your Majesty," Yunzhi suddenly lowered her voice: "Your Majesty, if it is really the prince, then Concubine Liu?"

Shangguan Yan looked up at Yunzhi, and Yunzhi lowered her head in understanding: "I understand."

Leaving Concubine Liu behind would only be a nuisance, and the worst-case scenario would be that she would die during childbirth.

"By the way, keep an eye on Guo'er from the Ministry of Punishment. I don't believe that the person behind this won't make any moves. If he dares to plot against me, I will never let him off easily."

"Yes, ma'am."

……

In recent times, Ningyu Pavilion has been particularly lively, welcoming wave after wave of guests.

I don’t know if these people are just bored. They come here to do nothing else but just let Gu Shijin chat with them.

After seeing off Concubine Rou, Gu Shijin breathed a sigh of relief.

This Concubine Rou was punished by Concubine De for her, and was released by the Queen yesterday. As a result, she came to see her today.

Are the women in the harem really flexible and resilient, or does copying Buddhist scriptures really have miraculous effects?

"My lady, what does this Concubine Rou mean?" Xingyue said.

Gu Shijin shook his head. Concubine Rou came to congratulate her on her promotion and brought a lot of gifts, so Gu Shijin couldn't kick her out.

"Put these things in the warehouse and remember to keep them in good archives."

"Don't worry, Madam. Sister Xingzhu is doing all these things herself."

Gu Shijin nodded. She was quite confident in Xingzhu's work.

Gu Shijin looked at Xingzhu and said, "The gifts sent these days should be kept separately and not taken out of the storeroom, especially not to be touched by Concubine Liu. Tell me if you have any questions."

Xingzhu: "I understand, my lady."

Gu Shijin didn't believe that there was any kindness in the harem without reason.

"Wait a minute."

Xingyue picked up the food on the table and was about to go down, but her attention was attracted by something on the plate.

"Young Master?" Xingyue looked at Gu Shijin puzzledly.

Gu Shijin took out a string of bracelets from the plate, looked at it carefully, then waved his hand and asked Xingyue to take out the other things.

Xing Zhu asked in a low voice: "My lady, is there anything wrong with this bracelet?"

This is just an ordinary agate bracelet, there is nothing special about it. Even Xingzhu can tell that the agate is not a particularly good agate, but it is special just because it is matched.

Gu Shijin naturally saw Xingzhu's confusion and said, "Even you think this bracelet is too ordinary. Why would Concubine Rou give it as a gift if it's not special?"

"Empress, then..."

Gu Shijin shook his head. This bracelet is not poisonous, but I saw someone else wearing it, and it was a palace maid.

It was the palace maid whom Gu Shijin met at the rockery in the imperial garden that day. The bracelet was particularly shining in the sun and Gu Shijin noticed it immediately.

Unexpectedly, a few days later, this bracelet actually appeared in Ningyu Pavilion. It's really interesting.

"Xingzhu, come here."

Gu Shijin whispered a few words into Xingzhu's ear: "Go."