My best friend is wearing a double body! Marry the emperor! Help me win the throne

A few days later, in the capital.

After Murong Che left the court, Xuan Ming appeared quietly in Zicheng Hall.

"Your Majesty, news has come from Lingnan that the Nanzhao envoys were attacked by bandits at Tiger Hill. Except for the bodies of General Meng Shi and Princess Lanluo, no one else was spared."

Murong Che's brows knitted together, a cold look appearing in his eyes. "Murong Ye has indeed attacked the Nanzhao envoy. However, Tiger Hill is not part of Jiuzhou. Whether Jiuzhou and Nanzhao can maintain peace depends on the attitude of the Nanzhao monarch on this matter."

Nanzhao and Jiuzhou had been at war for years, and only surrendered and negotiated peace last month.

Although the King of Nanzhao had ambitions, his abilities did not match his ambitions, and Nanzhao's national strength and military power could not support his ambitions.

Xuan Ming looked up at the man and said, "Your Majesty, the King of Nanzhao has not yet expressed his stance. Fortunately, you sent General Yu back to Southern Xinjiang ahead of time. With General Yu in charge, the King of Nanzhao should not dare to make any moves for the time being."

Murong Che summoned Yu Hongyi a few days ago and ordered him to lead his troops back to southern Xinjiang immediately.

Xue Wuji and Yu Minyan were left in the capital, on standby at all times.

Murong Che pondered for a moment, his eyes gradually becoming serious. "It seems Murong Ye is still alive. Take a group of Dragon Shadow Guards and head south along the capital. Look for him along the waterways! If you find him, kill him on the spot."

"Yes."

Xuan Ming bowed his head and accepted the order. After a pause, he asked, "What if we can't find it?"

Murong Che narrowed his peach blossom eyes, "The deadline is half a month. If we can't find him, it only means that he is not destined to die."

Lingyun Palace.

Banxia and Xiaozhong directed the palace servants to move Shuiyuexuan's things out one by one.

Banxia glanced around the yard and said with emotion, "I've lived here for half a year, and I'm a little reluctant to leave."

Xiao Zhongzi glanced at her and replied, "Our queen is now the master of a palace. Zhaohua Palace is several times larger than the entire Lingyun Palace. Living there is definitely more comfortable than here! And I heard that the queen has arranged separate rooms for each of us!"

"You're right. Following the Empress, we all benefit from it! I wonder how many people in the harem envy us!"

As Banxia spoke, she caught a glimpse of Luluo, who was hiding outside Shuiyuexuan, sneaking around. She nudged Xiaozhongzi with her elbow and whispered, "Look at the door! That annoying guy is here again!"

"The Queen asked us to stay calm, but judging from her appearance, she seems to be planning to do something bad." Xiao Zhongzi's eyes rolled cleverly, and he said to Banxia in an equally low voice, "If she comes in later, we'll let her in. If we can catch her in the act, we can also help the Queen get rid of this lingering rat."

When Banxia heard him calling Luoluo a stinky rat, she couldn't help but burst out laughing on the spot, "You know what, they look quite similar!"

Bang!

When the two young eunuchs who were moving the screen passed by them, they accidentally bumped into the railing and almost fell. Fortunately, Xiao Zhongzi was quick-eyed and quick-handed. He rushed over and stabilized the screen in time.

The two young eunuchs were also terrified. They wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads and thanked Xiao Zhongzi profusely, "Thank you, Eunuch Zhong!"

This screen is a gift from the emperor. If it breaks, even if they grow two more heads, they won't be able to chop it off.

"Be careful, watch out for the steps..."

Before Xiao Zhongzi could finish his words, Luoluo came running in from the doorway, "Eunuch Zhong, I'm strong, let me help you move it!"

Luoluo said as she walked around Xiaozhongzi and Banxia and helped the young palace maid behind her carry a Huanghuali wood jewelry box. "This looks very heavy. Come, let me help you!"

Seeing that no one was chasing her away, Luoluo rolled her eyes and followed the little palace maid out of Lingyun Palace.

As soon as she stepped out of the door, Xiao Zhongzi turned his head and looked at Banxia. Banxia understood and followed him out quietly.

Zhaohua Palace is some distance away from Lingyun Palace. After Luoluo helped carry the jewelry box to the bedroom of Zhaohua Palace, her hands and neck were tired and sore.

"Ouch! I'm so tired!" As she shook her wrist, her eyes quickly swept around the bedroom.

This bedroom is three or four times larger than that of her master Duan Cainü, and the furnishings inside look very luxurious.

It's no wonder that Concubine Xue tried so hard to win favor. Once she was promoted to the position of concubine and became the master of a palace, she would enjoy endless wealth and glory.

She heard that even Banxia and Ruyi would have their own servant rooms in the future.

Originally, she was a servant of Lingyun Palace just like them, but now that their master has become successful, the palace servants of Shuiyuexuan have also risen to prominence. How can she not be jealous?

She had tried to court Xue Youli more than once before, but unfortunately Xue Youli ignored her.

So, she changed her mind and hugged Xue Qingyao's thighs.

Since Xue Youli doesn't accept her, don't blame her for being cruel!

Luoluo touched the purse in her arms, turned her head and opened her mouth wide in surprise, "Wow! This bed is so big!"

Taking advantage of her shock, she ran to the bed in three or two steps. As she approached the bed, she could still smell the faint fragrance emanating from the rosewood bed.

The bed was inlaid with various gems, and the curtains hanging beside the bed were made of soft silk, with exquisite patterns embroidered on them with gold and silver threads.

Luoluo stared at the big bed, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes.

The next moment, while no one was paying attention, she quickly lowered her head and stuffed the purse in her arms under the bed very close to the pillow.

After putting away the purse, Luoluo breathed a sigh of relief and planned to slip away.

However, as soon as she turned around, she noticed Banxia standing at the door of the bedroom, staring at her with her eyes.

Luoluo had done something wrong and was so frightened that she stumbled over her words. "You, you, you, why are you here?"

Banxia ignored her and turned to shout outside, "Xiao Zhongzi, someone is hiding poison in the Queen's bedroom and wants to harm her!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, Luoluo wanted to run away.

Unfortunately, before she could run out of the door, Xiao Zhongzi rushed over and captured her on the spot.

"How dare you try to poison Concubine Xi!"

"I don't!"

Luoluo was held by Xiaozhongzi's arm. She struggled and argued, "I'm just here to help!"

Banxia found the purse she had stuffed under the bed and threw it in front of her. "With all the evidence and witnesses, you still dare to deny it?"

Luoluo looked at the purse thrown at her feet, her eyes rolling, and she shouted, "Unfair! I didn't hide any drugs, this is just an ordinary sachet! It's full of flower petals! I came here out of kindness to help move things, why are you accusing me?"

"A sachet filled with flower petals?" Banxia opened the purse and poured out the contents. "Open your eyes and take a good look. Are these filled with flower petals?"

Among them are musk, saffron, and some herbs that can cause infertility and miscarriage.

Luoluo was stunned when she saw what was poured out of the purse.

When Xue Qingyao stuffed the purse into her hand, she whispered to her that the purse was made of flower petals, but it was fumigated with a special incense, so smelling it for a long time would not make it easy to get pregnant.

"No, that's not right! This purse should be filled with flower petals! How could this happen?"

……

Zicheng Hall.

Xue Youli was preparing a piece of writing paper at the table when Wang Defa hurried in to report the situation. "Your Majesty, Luluo, a maid from Jinghua Pavilion, was caught hiding poison in Concubine Xi's bedroom. Xiao Zhongzi and Banxia have brought her outside the palace. I would like to ask Your Majesty and Concubine Xi for instructions on how to deal with Luluo."

Murong Che was chatting with Xue Youli. When he heard that a mere maid had dared to murder the woman he cherished, his handsome face instantly turned cold. "A maid wouldn't have the guts to poison Concubine Xi. Immediately have Deng Qing find out who is behind her!"

After Xue Youli learned about the situation from the Book of Heaven's Secrets, he knew that Xue Qingyao had deliberately used Luoluo in order to get rid of him and had dug a big trap for Luoluo.

However, only Luoluo and Xue Qingyao knew about this.

Even if the Criminal Justice Department investigates, they will not be able to find any evidence to identify Xue Qingyao, and may also implicate the innocent Duan Cainü.

Because Xue Qingyao had started planning long ago, Luoluo was the perfect scapegoat she found for herself.

But it doesn’t matter, she has also set up a plan for Xue Qingyao.

So, she spoke directly, "Your Majesty, I know Luoluo. She is a maidservant beside Duan Cainu. When she bumped into me before, I scolded her severely. I am afraid that she holds a grudge and wanted to take advantage of the chaos when I moved to the palace to poison me."

Murong Che knew what she was thinking and said to Wang Defa in a deep voice, "If that's the case, then beat this daring palace maid to death with sticks!"

"Yes!"

Wang Defa received the man's order and immediately withdrew.

Seeing that Murong Che had almost finished processing the memorials, Xue Youli said to him, "Your Majesty, I saw Concubine Rong yesterday. She said that the little princess has caught a cold and her asthma seems to be flaring up again. Why don't we go to Yonghe Palace to visit the little princess together?"

Xue Qingyao was in Yonghe Palace at this moment. She had long suspected that Murong Xi was not a girl and wanted to take this opportunity to expose Murong Xi's secret and use it to blackmail Concubine Rong!

[Murong Xi's identity is special. Concubine Rong has kept it a secret for so many years because she doesn't want her child to be dragged into the palace disputes. Therefore, she must not let Xue Qingyao succeed!]

After listening to Xue Youli's heartfelt words, Murong Che stood up and took her hand, "I really miss Xier, let's go."

Xue Youli nodded and took out a small wooden slingshot from her body. "Okay, I have prepared a gift for the little princess!"

……

Yonghe Palace.

Caixia was leading Murongxi to feed the koi by the lotus pond.

Although the weather was cold, it was nice. The koi fish in the pond were well fed and swam around happily, wagging their tails.

Murong Xi lay by the railing, holding fish food in her chubby little hands, pouting and muttering to the koi, "Xiaohua, you've grown so fat, why are you still stealing Xiaohong's food? You're not being obedient at all!"

Caixia looked at Murongxi's adorable appearance and reminded her with a smile, "Little Princess, Xiaohong isn't thin at all! Her belly is so round and big, she's almost as fat as a pig!"

"No, Xiaohong is just thinner than Xiaohua!"

Rong Qingyue was sitting in the pavilion warming herself by the fire. The fox fur coat held by the palace maid behind her was exactly what Xue Qingyao had sent her.

She watched Murongxi and Caixia arguing about which koi was fat and which was thin, and couldn't help laughing, "This girl is really naughty."

As she spoke, she picked up the teacup beside her and took a sip of hot tea.

Xue Qingyao was sitting next to her, and followed her gaze towards Murong Xi by the pool. "The little princess is getting cuter and cuter. But why does this little princess look like neither her elder sister nor the emperor?"

"cough!"

Rong Qingyue listened to Xue Qingyao's words and started coughing violently before she could swallow the tea in her mouth. "Cough cough! Cough cough cough!"

Seeing her strong reaction, Xue Qingyao quickly dropped the teacup in her hand and patted her on the back, "Sister Rong Fei, the weather has been cold lately. Did you catch a cold? Do you want to ask an imperial physician to take a look?"

Rong Qingyue waved her hand, "No, I'm fine."

"I see you're coughing badly. If you feel unwell, you should see a doctor as soon as possible."

While Xue Qingyao was speaking, she winked at Biyu beside her while she wasn't paying attention.

After receiving her instructions, Biyu picked up the pastries on the table and walked towards the lotus pond.

Xue Qingyao continued to talk to Rong Qingyue, trying to divert her attention. "Last time, I had a cough too, but I didn't want to take medicine, thinking I could just bear it and get through it. It got worse and worse, and I ended up taking medicine for half a month before it got better. So, if we have any minor ailments, we must treat them promptly and not hide them from doctors. Otherwise, in the end, we'll be the ones who suffer."

Rong Qingyue was so scared that she choked on water when she heard her say that Murong Xi looked neither like herself nor the emperor.

Seeing that Xue Qingyao didn't mention Murong Xi's appearance again and changed the subject, he felt relieved and continued with a smile, "Sister, you're right. I'm not as young as you. Now that I'm older, I don't feel as energetic as I used to be when the weather gets cold."

"Sister, you're only a few years older than me, but how can you be considered old?" Xue Qingyao smiled and reached out to pour Rong Qingyue another cup of hot tea. "I asked the imperial physicians before, and they said that women who drink more hot water are good for their health and are less likely to get sick. There are already many women in the harem, and the emperor's heart can only accommodate one or two. People like us who are ignored should always be kinder to ourselves."

As she said this, she glanced at the lotus pond inconspicuously. Seeing that Biyu had passed by, she quickly handed the teacup to Rong Qingyue, preventing her from looking elsewhere.

Her plan was to have Biyu deliver the cakes and then use Caixia's hand to push Murongxi into the lotus pond.

As long as Murong Xi fell into the pool, she would rush over immediately to confirm Murong Xi's gender.

Once it is confirmed that Murong Xi is a boy, won’t Rong Qingyue let her do whatever she wants?

Rong Qingyue replied, "Sister has just been promoted to a noble lady, your good days are still to come!"

Xue Qingyao shook her head helplessly, her eyes filled with helplessness and self-mockery. "Sister, something happened to my father, and now I'm the daughter of a criminal. What hope do I have in the harem? I just hope to get along well with my sisters and live the rest of my life in peace. That would be enough for me."

Rong Qingyue had always been wary of Xue Qingyao, but now that she saw that she had completely lost her former fighting spirit, she felt a little sympathy for her.

Her father and brothers all died in battle on the frontier, and her mother also died of illness not long after receiving the bad news.

There was no one in her family who could understand Xue Qingyao's current feelings.

"Yes, I also hope that the harem will be harmonious and that everyone will be united as sisters."

While they were chatting about these intimate things, Biyu had already stopped beside Caixia and said, "Sister Caixia, Concubine Rong saw that the little princess was having a great time, so she asked me to bring some cakes for you to try!"

Caixia glanced at the pastries in her hand and turned to look into the pavilion.

Seeing Rong Qingyue and Xue Qingyao chatting happily, he took the plate and said, "Thank you."

Holding the plate, she turned to Murong Xi and said, "Little Princess, come, let's take a break and have some cake."

When she turned around, Biyu glanced at her and Murong Xi. Seeing that the two were very close to each other, she was ready to knock Caixia down.

Xue Qingyao and Rong Qingyue got more and more interested in the conversation, and just when they were having the most fun, they suddenly heard the sound of someone falling into the water!