The queen is sober in the world, and she is winning every step of the palace fight.

Linglong was talking in the inner hall. There were palace maids guarding the door of the main hall, so Feiwan was not worried about anyone breaking in.

I listened carefully and only heard He Shuangying crying out for justice.

"It was Xia He, that maidservant, who slandered me! When did I ever do such a thing? I never did it! Concubine De, you can't use this incident to attack me just because you hold a grudge against me..."

De Fei scolded her: "Zhao Guifei is weak, who told you to run into her yard and make a noise!"

"You want to kill me, can't I ask for help from the Empress Dowager of Chunxi Palace? I am still a member of Guanlan Court, under the protection of Empress Zhao Guifei. What gives you the right to take me away so easily?"

In between, there were Xia He's restrained interjections.

"I will tell you everything I see, without a single falsehood."

When several people arrived at the door of the outer hall, they were stopped by the palace maids on duty at the door.

I can't get in for a while.

Fei Wan explained to Ling Long in detail, "Tell the Empress that His Majesty is extremely ambitious and desperately needs talents like Marquis Xie. The Marquis has made such great contributions, and His Majesty is genuinely pleased and truly wishes to promote him. Furthermore, having a hero like Marquis Xie is a blessing for Daliang. However, the Zhenguo Mansion is already flourishing, and if another Marquis Xie emerges from among our close relatives and becomes a key figure in the court, how will we cope in the future? Please consider carefully, Empress."

Linglong listened very carefully.

Because after going through many things, she already knew that Fei Wan was not an ordinary person and was really kind to her queen.

However, she didn’t understand Fei Wan’s words.

Since Lord Xie is a young hero and is about to be valued by His Majesty, it is only natural that the Duke's Mansion helps protect his safety.

But Concubine Zhao also said that the Yan family of the Duke's Mansion was already at its peak, and with the close relative, Marquis Xie, they might not be able to get along well in the future.

That, that is...

Not protecting Lord Xie?

Then why did the imperial concubine just say that protecting Marquis Xie is very important to the Duke's Mansion?

"I am stupid and don't know what the imperial concubine means..." Linglong asked directly because she couldn't figure it out.

Fei Wan refused to elaborate further.

After all, this is the Yan family's business and Queen Yan's business.

She could only mention so much.

How Queen Yan makes decisions and how it influences the Duke's Mansion, even if she gives clear instructions, people will still have their own considerations.

Some things can only be understood but not expressed in words.

If Queen Yan could understand what she meant and was willing to follow her suggestions to find a solution, then her cooperation with Queen Yan would be more tacit in the future.

If Queen Yan has other considerations and is unwilling to follow the path she points out, then...

She will cooperate with Queen Yan in a different way.

"Just tell the Empress exactly what you said, she'll make the decision." Fei Wan raised her head and gestured outside, "There's a commotion at the main entrance, you should go through the back."

Linglong Fushen agreed.

Then she asked with concern, "If your Majesty is upset about what He Shi did, I can go to the front and tell her off, okay?"

Fei Wan smiled and said, "Thank you very much. But you are still involved in Zi Qiangfen's affairs. It would be bad if you stepped forward. She would only make more trouble."

"It was my negligence that caused trouble for the Imperial Concubine."

"She had a plan, you don't have to blame yourself. But..." Fei Wan asked, "Did you only find one person who tampered with your wallet? Are there other people behind it?"

Linglong hesitated.

Then he said, "I've only found one person with solid evidence. She's a second-class maid under my supervision. She's usually well-behaved and honest, but this time she was caught off guard. Who's behind this... we haven't found out yet, but I'm doing my best."

Fei Wan knew that she had some ideas, but it was not confirmed yet, so she didn't want to say anything to avoid unnecessary trouble.

He said, "Then take your time investigating and go back to rest. This matter isn't a serious matter after all, so don't take it to heart. Those of you serving the master are more tired than others, so you should learn to relax and adjust. Look at Cui Liang in front of the emperor; he really knows how to enjoy life. I heard that his house outside the palace is even more luxurious than Eunuch Cao's private residence. There are many rare and precious animals in the house, as well as rare flowers and trees from the south and north, in red and purple. The scenery is comparable to that of a royal palace."

Linglong had always looked down on people like Cui Liang who flattered the powerful and looked down on the weak, so she said, "I just want to serve the Empress well, and I don't think about enjoying myself. Thank you for your concern, the Imperial Concubine. I am very grateful. If the Empress has nothing else to do, I will take my leave."

Led by Xiaohui, she entered the side room from the back of the warm room and went out through a narrow side door that connected the side room to the warm water room.

He Shuangying, who was blocking the entrance to the main hall, did not see it.

On the way back to Fengming Palace, Linglong suddenly had an epiphany and realized the possible meaning behind Feiwan's last words.

Cui Liang's private residence outside the palace is filled with rare flowers and trees, red and purple...

Could it be that Concubine Zhao is...

Any hint about the origin of the purple rose powder?!

Otherwise, to describe flowers and trees, you can use "lush and verdant" or "colorful and colorful", so why choose "red and purple"? It is impossible that all the flowers planted in the house are red and purple with no other colors!

Linglong tracked down the person who had tampered with her purse and found the second-class palace maid. The maid confessed everything, saying that Miss He had ordered her to put purple rose pollen, which can cause rashes in children, in her purse.

However, the palace maid couldn't explain how the pollen was obtained.

She said that at four o'clock the day before yesterday, according to what Miss He told her, she found a small bag of medicine powder that was stuffed from outside the wall in a hidden crack at the base of a wall in the backyard of Fengming Palace.

As for who stuffed it in, whether it was a man or a woman, and what their relationship was with Miss He, she had no idea.

This means there is only a confession but no actual evidence.

If it is handed over to the emperor, He Shuangying will insist that the palace maid framed her, and there is nothing that can be done.

Linglong had served Empress Yan for a long time and was no pushover. Even if the second-class maid didn't know anything, she could probably figure out that a young eunuch had been acting suspiciously around Fengming Palace recently.

Just follow this young eunuch to investigate.

It shouldn't take long to see results.

But now, Concubine Zhao mentioned Cui Liang directly to her...

Eunuch Cao Bin's adopted son is well-known in the imperial court.

If this is really related to him...

Linglong couldn't help but quicken her pace and hurried back to report to Queen Yan.

We have to secretly investigate Cui Liang!

In Chunxi Palace, at this time, Fei Wan had already let Defei into the palace, gave her a seat in the hall, and treated her to fragrant tea.

As for He Shuangying, she could only be escorted and made to stand in the hall.

If she is not obedient, make her kneel down and cover her mouth to stop her from screaming.

"Don't blame me for being harsh with you. It's really you who's causing me such a headache. I've been feeling dizzy since I woke up this morning, and was just about to send someone to the Imperial Court to get two Shangqing Pills. Sister He, His Majesty, out of respect for our past, has allowed you to stay at Guanlan Court. But if he finds out you've disturbed my recovery, what will happen if he orders you to move out?"

Fei Wan leaned on the pillow and spoke lazily.

Successfully calmed He Shuangying down.