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Shen Shuyi remained silent for a long time, constantly pondering Shen Jingyu's thoughts.

Shen Jingyu is actually smart enough, but her luck doesn't seem to be very good, whether in her previous life or this life.

What she said just now was not wrong.

Based on her understanding of Xiao Tingshan, even if Xiao Tingshan came to power, he would never keep her and make her the queen.

On the contrary, if Xiao Tingshan fails, she will definitely be implicated.

But did she come to me because she was afraid of being implicated and wanted to leave me a way out?

September 16th is a good day.

She had observed the guards of the palace in the past few days. There were not many of them, half of them were imperial guards and half of them were Feng Bochang's father's guards.

Ten miles away from the palace, there were other garrisons stationed.

Shen Shuyi sent Qin Xin to investigate the situation in the capital. At nightfall, Qin Xin returned and told Xie Jingchi and Shen Shuyi, "Xiao Tingshan is indeed secretly deploying troops in the capital. Two of the guards in the capital have died, and another has claimed illness. It is likely that someone else has temporarily taken over his position."

Xie Jingchi played with the jade wrench in his hand, his expression amused: "What do you mean by temporary replacement? It's just a replacement for him."

Shen Shuyi turned around and asked him, "Are you keeping a close eye on them?"

It seems that Xiao Tingshan really made preparations for both scenarios and tried to force the emperor to abdicate and usurp the throne.

In his past and present lives, both lives combined, his desire for that position must have been even stronger.

"Canghai Yelan is watching us. Three thousand soldiers and horses under the command of Qingyuan Hou have also secretly dropped into the capital. Don't worry, he can't cause any huge waves." Xie Jingchi said in a deep voice.

The next day, early in the morning.

Shen Shuyi had just finished his meal when he received a summons from Concubine Duan.

This Concubine Duan was not the wife of Prince Duan, but one of the four concubines in the harem. She had a gentle temperament and rarely got involved in disputes. She had always had a good reputation in the palace.

However, Concubine Duan had no children in her life. In other words, she had no offspring of her own.

Therefore, it would not be surprising if she joined forces with Xiao Tingshan.

Shen Shuyi raised her eyes to look at Lan Yu, the confidant of Concubine Duan, and said with a smile: "The Empress and I have never met before. May I ask, Aunt, why did the Empress summon me this time?"

Lan Yu is a chubby aunt who looks quite kind.

Lan Yu said gently, "Your Majesty has heard that the princess has a deep understanding of Buddhism, so I have something to ask you."

"Oh?"

Lan Yu continued, "Your Highness is aware that Buddhism has declined in the past two years, but our Queen has devoted herself to the Buddha for many years. That's why I wanted to invite you to make this trip."

Shen Shuyi sneered in his heart, pretending to be very convincing and finding a good excuse.

The so-called decline of Buddhism actually means that Emperor Qianwu believed in Taoism and pursued the method of immortality in recent years, so Taoism flourished and Buddhism declined a lot.

"Please also tell Concubine Duan that I will go there immediately after I have dressed and dressed."

"Thank you for your help, my lady. I will return to report immediately."

After Lan Yu left, Jin Zhu said, "Master, this Concubine Duan has bad intentions. Shen Jingyu failed to come yesterday, and today Concubine Duan comes again."

Shen Shuyi was dressing up while thinking.

Was this all a play designed by Xiao Tingshan to confuse her, or did he have other plans?

After a while, until Shen Shuyi inserted the last hairpin, she figured it out.

Xiao Tingshan probably wanted to kill two birds with one stone. If he could take her as a hostage, it would be great. If not, he would at most lose one level of protection, which would not be a big loss.

As for the news that Shen Jingyu revealed to her, perhaps he had his own intentions.

Regardless of whether her guess was right or not, she would never believe people like Shen Jingyu and Xiao Tingshan. At least, even if what they said was false, she had to be able to deal with it.

When Shen Shuyi arrived at Concubine Duan's palace, there was a box on Concubine Duan's desk, and she was looking worried.

Seeing Shen Shuyi coming, she stood up with a smile and said, "Princess Mingzhu, I am sorry for the intrusion. I hope you will forgive me."

"That's not true, Your Majesty. It's my honor to share your worries." Shen Shuyi spoke politely, looking at the Concubine Duan calmly.

This Concubine Duan does not look as pure and beautiful as Concubine Rou, nor as quiet and gentle as Concubine Jing, and even less as magnanimous and calm as Concubine Xiang.

Shen Shuyi didn't know how to describe the Concubine Duan in front of him. He just felt that she was more like an ordinary person who would not have many memories of her.

Yes, that's it.

Perhaps this is the case with the business woman you meet on the street, or the ordinary woman you meet among the nobles. She has a gentle temperament and is not aggressive, but just the same, there is nothing memorable about her.

In other words, she is as ordinary as can be.

But Shen Shuyi knew that the more such a person was, the more powerful she was, because she could disguise herself as anyone she wanted without letting you notice anything strange.

"To be honest, the reason I invited the princess here this time is not really to ask for advice on Buddhist scriptures, but because I am worried that Your Majesty is obsessed with the way of immortality and is feeling depressed." Concubine Duan went straight to the point.

Shen Shuyi comforted her, "Your Majesty is a wise and enlightened ruler, Your Majesty need not worry."

Concubine Duan shook her head. "I'm worried about His Majesty's health. Over the past two years, his health has been getting worse day by day. I heard from the Imperial Hospital physician that the elixir His Majesty took contained cinnabar, which is highly toxic. But no matter how others advised him, he wouldn't listen."

"I have no choice but to invite the princess here today. I just thought that the princess has read Buddhist teachings and lived in a Buddhist temple for several years. Is there any way to make Your Majesty give up the pursuit of immortality? Can Your Majesty trust in Buddhism again?" Concubine Duan's expression was full of worry.

Shen Shuyi continued practicing Tai Chi: "Your Majesty, whether it is Taoism or Buddhism, each has its own strengths. How can a humble subject influence your majesty's will?"

Concubine Duan looked at Shen Shuyi and sighed, "It's because I'm worried that I'm confused. It's because I really can't bear to look at your Majesty's body..."

Shen Shuyi said again: "Your Majesty is so worried about His Majesty, you should discuss it more with the imperial physician, or perhaps summon the Heavenly Master to test the waters?"

"How to test?"

Shen Shuyi said slowly: "I dare not speak rashly, I am afraid that Your Majesty will have to consider it yourself."

Concubine Duan fell silent, and the atmosphere became a little dull for a moment, which invisibly brought great pressure to people.

Shen Shuyi's expression was normal, neither hurried nor slow. After a while, Concubine Duan seemed to come back to her senses and continued, "Never mind. This is just me trying desperately to find a cure. How can I ask you about these things?"

"Your Majesty must know that your Majesty is loyal to you." Shen Shuyi did not intend to get too close to Concubine Duan.

These concubines either have extraordinary family backgrounds or extraordinary means. They have been able to sit firmly on the throne of concubine for so many years. Shen Shuyi doesn't think she would be a simple character.

"Lan Yu, bring me the Buddhist scripture I've been reading recently. I want to consult with the princess." Concubine Duan changed the subject.