Quick Wear: After Revenge, I and the Immortal King Renew Our Relationship

An Yan looked at her nails which were bright orange-red and felt very happy.

The bedroom decorated with flowers by Xiao Rongzi has a unique charm, which is exactly what An Yan likes.

During this period, she managed the palace affairs very smoothly. After all, no one wanted to offend the favored imperial concubine.

Except for those who caused trouble under Yuwen Yang's instructions.

Although it is simple to deal with each one individually, it is troublesome.

An Yan decided to take the initiative and find someone to kill as an example to scare the monkeys, and this person was He Jing, the head of the Imperial Household Department. He was Lipin's father, Yuwen Yang's confidant, and one of the original owner's enemies.

Today is such a good day, let’s get rid of He Jing to liven up the atmosphere!

"Xia Lian, send someone to invite the emperor to come for lunch."

"Yes." Xia Lian happily accepted the order.

An Yan sighed as she watched. Xia Lian was loyal but naive, while Chun Ying was capable but cunning, which was why they betrayed their original owner. What to do with her was also a problem.

Yuwen Yang came very quickly, perhaps he couldn't wait for her to show weakness and hand over power.

"Your Majesty, please have your meal first. If you listen to what I have to say, I'm afraid you will lose your appetite." An Yan advised kindly.

Yuwen Yang didn't care, but looking at the rich dishes on the table, he felt unhappy. What a proud and extravagant woman.

An Yan handed over two account books, "Your Majesty, please take a look!"

Yuwen Yang took it and flipped through it, frowning, "It's just an ordinary account book, my beloved concubine, what do you mean by this?"

An Yan patiently flipped through the records for the same day. "This one is the account book kept by the young eunuch who went out of the palace to make purchases, and the other one is the account book kept by the Imperial Household Department on that day. An egg is only two cents, but the Imperial Household Department recorded it as one tael of silver. The prices of other items are also dozens of times higher."

Yu Wenyang was furious, his brow throbbing, but he couldn't bring himself to lose face in front of An Yan and admit that he had been deceived by these audacious servants. "Where did this account book come from? Has its authenticity been verified?"

"When I was in the boudoir, I worked as a housekeeper for my mother, so I have some understanding of local prices. This one is not much different, but the other one is... I wonder who pocketed all this embezzled money? No wonder I heard that the Imperial Household Department was the most lucrative."

The veins on Yu Wenyang's hand bulged as he held the account book.

"How is He Jing managing these corrupt officials in the Imperial Household Department? I will definitely punish them!"

He Jing was promoted by Yuwen Yang, and he was highly trusted.

An Yan mentioned it casually, "I heard that Concubine Li often sends people to the imperial kitchen to buy expensive snacks like crab roe cakes, and she is very generous when rewarding the servants. Even if I had my father's support, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to do that."

Yuwen Yang understood immediately. Lipin's allowance was so meager, and if she had money, it must be due to her family's support. Before marrying him, He Jing was an obscure minor official with no family background. After becoming the head of the Imperial Household Department, his salary was limited. How could he possibly support his daughter's large expenses?

The national treasury and his private treasury were always empty, but he didn't expect that the money would fill other people's pockets. He couldn't even eat crab cakes every day!

"Bang." Yuwen Yang pounded the table angrily, "This dog slave!"

As he was about to leave, An Yan quickly stopped him. "Don't worry, Your Majesty. There's more to come!"

Yuwen Yang paused and stared at her in disbelief.

An Yan remained calm and sighed in a sad manner.

"While I was investigating corruption in the Imperial Household Department, a young palace maid, in order to save her own life, told me an old story. It concerned the late Imperial Noble Consort Shuhui and the eldest prince who died young. I had no choice but to leave it to the Emperor to decide."

Yuwen Yang only felt a burst of thunder striking from above his head, which stunned him.

Imperial Noble Consort Shuhui was his concubine before he ascended the throne. Gentle and gentle, she accompanied him through his most difficult years and bore him his eldest son. However, the son died of smallpox, leaving her depressed and unhappy. She passed away just a year later, a fate that remained his greatest regret.

But listening to An Yan's words, their early death was problematic. How could it be possible?

"Your Majesty, why don't you meet the young maid in person? I hadn't entered the palace at that time, and I wasn't familiar with them, so I'm afraid I can't explain it clearly. Your Majesty, please move to the side hall."

Yuwen Yang nodded in a daze and followed him.

In the side hall, a little palace maid was already waiting.

"Your Majesty, please make a decision for the Imperial Concubine and the little prince!" The palace maid knelt on the ground with her head down.

Yu Wenyang saw that the person looked familiar, "Who are you?"

"I was originally Zhong Xiu, a third-class maid in the Yikun Palace, working in the small kitchen."

"Yes, Shuhui had a poor appetite during that period, and it was the snacks you brought that gave her some appetite. I remember you, tell me everything you know."

"Your Majesty, we will take our leave first." An Yan signaled everyone in the hall to leave.

Chunying came forward and said, "Your Majesty, this Zhong Xiu and the Emperor are alone in the same room..."

An Yan looked at her meaningfully, and Chunying lowered her head as if to escape.

In the back garden, An Yan asked the maids to leave and closed her eyes to rest.

Tuanzi asked curiously, "Mother, aren't you going to keep an eye on him? What if what Zhong Xiu said doesn't make Yu Wenyang want to kill him?"

"Too much is as bad as too little. If I get involved too much in something that has nothing to do with me, it would only make me look malicious," An Yan said nonchalantly. "Don't worry. Both plotting to murder the heir to the throne and the consort to the throne are punishable by death, punishable by the extermination of all nine generations of the family. Neither Lipin nor He Jing will escape punishment."

"Mother is mighty!"

Feeling someone approaching on tiptoe, An Yan suddenly opened her eyes and saw the frightened Xiao Rongzi.

Xiao Rongzi's hand holding the teapot trembled.

"My Lady, this is the herbal tea I prepared specially for you. It has a calming effect and can help you fall asleep."

A few delicate little flowers float in the lavender tea soup.

"That's thoughtful." An Yan picked it up and sniffed it, but didn't drink it.

Xiao Ronzi lowered her head in disappointment, then encouraged herself to keep working hard and she would surely please the Queen next time!

Suddenly, there was a commotion in the hall, and several imperial physicians were seen arriving from afar.

"Imperial Physician, you must heal her for me! If anything happens to Zhong Xiu, I will bury you with her!"

An Yan frowned, not wanting to join in the fun at all. She hesitated and didn't move.

Xiao Rongzi thought she was being jealous, so she tried to comfort her, "Your Majesty, the Emperor must have asked the imperial physician to treat her because that palace maid was useful. Don't overthink it."

"Why would I think too much? What does their behavior have to do with me?"

"Yes! That's how it should be. Your Majesty is the most important! Everyone else should step aside." Xiao Ronzi said with certainty.

An Yan laughed again, "Including the Emperor?"

"Yes! In Xiao Rongzi's heart, only the Empress is the best. The Emperor is so fickle and doesn't deserve you at all!"

Feeling his sincerity, An Yan felt a little touched and flicked his forehead, "You really dare to say that."

Xiao Rongzi finished his chuckle and said seriously, "I am loyal to your Majesty and am willing to go through fire and water for you."

An Yan pretended not to believe it.

Xiao Rongzi was anxious and hesitated for only a moment, "My Lady, I will tell you my greatest secret. If anyone knew, I would be killed without a complete body."

An Yan gestured to him, and Xiao Rongzi leaned close to her ear and whispered something.

An Yan widened her eyes, glanced at the uneasy Xiao Rongzi, picked up the cup of calming tea and drank it all.