The wish of the Qing Dynasty is fulfilled

The others also looked in the direction Su Peisheng was looking.

Their gazes converged on Concubine Hua, who looked a little nervous.

"What are you all looking at me for? Are you suspecting I spilled some hair oil on the floor?"

"If I didn't want her to have an easy time, I should have just let her fall without helping her."

It was Nian Shilan who just took action in time to grab Shen Meizhuang.

Nian Shilan's tone was as arrogant as ever, but for some reason, her voice seemed to lack strength when she finished speaking.

"Eunuch Su may have discovered something. Why is Concubine Hua so angry?"

"What's more, Her Majesty is kind-hearted. She was able to react quickly and offer help in such a critical situation. She is definitely not someone with such ulterior motives."

Zhen Huan replied in a slow and gentle voice, looking like an understanding peacemaker.

But after she finished this seemingly unintentional remark, the looks of the other people on the field became noticeably more subtle.

Yes.

Normally, Nian Shilan wishes that everyone in the harem would die so that no one would compete with her for the emperor. Why did she change her temper and become so kind today?

Hua Fei couldn't react for a moment to what was wrong with Zhen Huan's words, but she felt inexplicably uncomfortable and snorted coldly:

"Don't be so pretentious in front of me, it's quite disgusting!"

"Empress Hua, please calm down. I was just saying this casually."

Zhen Huan immediately lowered her head and bowed as she confessed her guilt. She looked as if she could not bear the other party's words and was about to collapse.

"I don't know how Sister Mei is doing. Such an accident happened during the banquet. I don't feel like eating anymore."

Concubine Qi's eyes were still lingering on the steamed cheese on the table, but after hearing the conversation between Nian Shilan and Zhen Huan, her cravings were instantly suppressed.

Yes, it was Concubine Hui who suddenly vomited after eating a few bites of food, which led to the subsequent chaos. There might be something wrong with the meal. You should go back to Changchun Palace to eat!

There was not only worry but also some doubt in Jingpin's eyes. She couldn't help but secretly look at Nian Shilan and Zhen Huan several times.

Nian Shilan's behavior was indeed abrupt, very different from her usual temperament, and puzzling.

But Zhen Huan is someone who should not be underestimated. Just a few words from her can make people wonder, and she is definitely not someone who is easy to deal with.

But the weirdest thing is, why is it the Queen who seems the most nervous?! Why did she just go straight to the side hall? She also wanted to see what was going on!

……

"Su Peisheng, tell me, what did you find?"

The emperor finally spoke.

He impatiently threw the 108 Buddhist beads in his hand with an unusually tough attitude, as if he wanted to get a result on the spot.

Su Peisheng cried out in his heart, what is this?

Why are all the blame for offending others placed on me?!

But as a servant, he had no right to refuse. While bending down to answer, he had even thought about where he would be buried in a few days.

"Your Majesty, I've discovered... this hair oil is a new scent created by the Ministry of Internal Affairs a while ago, and it hasn't been officially distributed to the harem yet."

"Call Huang Guiquan."

When the confused Huang Guiquan knelt on the ground, unable to stop wondering whether he was caught embezzling things or accepting bribes, he was asked who had taken the hair oil.

Huang Guiquan felt much more at ease instantly.

The newly formulated hair oil hadn't been officially incorporated into the allowance yet. There were only two records of it being used, but it was by the Empress Dowager and...

Huang Guiquan suddenly realized that he was at ease too early.

Although no one knew what had happened, only the Empress Dowager's Palace and the Yiku Palace took away a portion of the oil.

And he certainly couldn't lie in front of the emperor. After all, he hadn't lived to such a miserable age.

I'd be so sorry to Concubine Hua.

"Your Majesty, the newly formulated hair oil from the Ministry of Internal Affairs has only been used by Aunt Zhuxi from the Empress Dowager's palace and Eunuch Zhou from Concubine Hua's palace a few days ago."

Although the answer is two, no one would suspect the Queen Mother. After all, the old lady must have a strong desire to maintain her hair and to have a grandchild.

The remaining option stands out.

"Hua Fei, give me an explanation."

Even the pig-brained Concubine Qi found Concubine Hua very suspicious, not to mention the complicated looks others gave her.

Nian Shilan's nose suddenly felt sore.

What does the emperor mean by this? Is he doubting himself?

What's the point of being greasy or not? Whenever the Imperial Household Department has something new, doesn't it always offer it to the Yikun Palace for selection? Why should I be suspected just because the Yikun Palace has it?!

Nian Shilan felt even more aggrieved when she thought about the sound her arm made when she reached out to grab Shen Meizhuang and the pain she still felt.

I clearly helped others and I clearly didn't do anything, so why is everyone doubting me?

"Your Majesty, Shilan didn't..."

As soon as he heard these opening words, the emperor stood up and with a flick of his hand, all the cups on the table fell to the ground and shattered.

"I don't want to hear any more useless explanations. I just want the results. If you can't find any, go to the Ministry of Punishment yourself!"

After saying that, he turned and went to the side hall.

Su Peisheng knew that the emperor's words, especially the second half, were meant for him, so he could only bite the bullet and reply "Yeah".

Nian Shilan stood there with a cold body and an ugly expression on her face.

The emperor refused to listen to even one of her explanations and showed her no mercy in front of everyone.

The lingering pain in her arm was completely overshadowed by the sadness in her heart at this moment. Nian Shilan forced an ugly smile, trying hard to maintain her last bit of dignity and not shed tears in public.

"Madam Hua Fei, are you feeling unwell? You look so pale. Would you like to ask an imperial physician to take a look?"

Zhen Huan asked softly, but unexpectedly Concubine Hua suddenly turned around and looked at her. The fierceness in her eyes made her subconsciously shrink back.

"I am very well."

"I don't know why Wan Chang is so talkative today. If you have too much to talk about, why not go back to your Sui Yu Xuan and perform an opera?"

Nian Shilan's words were indeed harsh. Zhen Huan claimed that she was no less capable than any man, but was compared to an actor. She was so angry that her hands were shaking, but after thinking about it, she quickly calmed down.

It’s hard to say whether Nian Shilan can get over this, so why bother to seek temporary satisfaction? Let’s see how long she can continue to be so domineering.

Without waiting for Zhen Huan to continue speaking, Nian Shilan simply ignored her and walked away.

Zhen Huan was very unhappy. After all, she had said several words, but her opponent didn't even look at her, making her look more like a clown.

Nian Shilan did not return to Yikun Palace directly.

She didn't know what she was thinking. She turned around and walked towards the side hall where Shen Meizhuang was.

As I reached the door, I heard two voices coming from inside the house.

"I dare to say that Concubine Hua doesn't seem like someone who would do such a thing."

"I trust Doctor Wen, and today I am grateful to Concubine Hua for pulling me back. I haven't had the chance to thank her yet."