Seizing the throne, abolishing the adopted son, the imperial concubine rose to prominence

"I heard that people with migraines are prone to nightmares at night, especially those that terrify them. Is that true?"

Gu Youning suddenly asked.

"That's true. It's mainly because people who can't sleep at night tend to overthink."

Yuan Cai glanced at Gu Youning's expression and replied.

But Gu Youning seemed to have just asked casually and asked the person to leave.

After Yuan Cai left, Gu Youning instructed Tan Yin, "Tell He'er to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to find Xiao Anzi and find out about Xiao Yunzi's death last night."

Gu Youning guessed that the Queen would take action, but he didn't expect her to act so quickly, and the timing was too coincidental.

"Yes."

Tan Yin agreed and went out to call Xiao Zuozi to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

When she returned to the palace, she asked softly, "How are the preparations for the Fourth Young Lady? The Queen has already sent someone to bring the Fourth Young Lady back this morning, saying that the Queen Mother must not be disturbed while she recuperates."

"In my opinion, we can take this opportunity to send the fourth young lady out of the palace. She attacked the master yesterday, and even the emperor was very displeased."

"The person does need to be sent out of the palace, but I can't say it."

Gu Youning smiled faintly and shook her head. Even if she asked, the Queen would definitely find other reasons to keep the person. Why should she be the bad guy in vain?

Moreover, sending her out of the palace like this would be too easy for Gu Youxin.

Gu Youxin wanted to kill Zheng'er.

"Have someone keep an eye on the side hall."

The Queen brought Gu Youxin into the palace. How could she bear to discard this chess piece before it even played its role?

She and the Queen have really torn their faces apart now. The Queen is very wary of her. If it weren't for Gu Youxin, she would have looked for other chess pieces. Instead of being plotted against in secret, it is better to focus on this chess piece in the open.

"Let's put Gu Youxin's matter aside for now. Go take care of these two things first. Regarding Ci'an Palace..."

Gu Youning called Tan Yin over and gave her some detailed instructions.

"Is this really okay?"

Tan Yin widened her eyes slightly.

During the reign of the late emperor, the Empress Dowager was the most favored among the six harems. She relied not only on her beauty, but also on countless cruel methods. She could really be frightened.

"Of course, even the most vicious and selfish people have things they dare not face."

The Queen Mother naturally had it too, but few people knew about it, and she only found out about it by coincidence in her previous life.

She originally wanted to use this incident to make a plan and let Zheng'er return to Changchun Palace as soon as possible.

But this matter is dangerous after all, and she is afraid that Zheng'er will be affected.

But now there is only Xiao Yun'an left in Ci'an Palace, so she has nothing to worry about.

Xiao Yun'an went to Ci'an Palace, probably with the idea of ​​killing two birds with one stone. First, he could please the emperor and earn some reputation for filial piety; second, he could take the opportunity to murder Zheng'er.

The second one has already failed, and as for the first one, Gu Youning naturally will not let him get his wish.

"Slave, let's do it now."

Tan Yin hurriedly went back to make arrangements.

"and many more."

Gu Youning remembered something and suddenly called out to the person.

"Master, do you have any other instructions?"

"Has there been any news from my aunt regarding my last visit to my mother?"

Things have been happening one after another recently, and Gu Youning was worried about Zheng'er's safety in Ci'an Palace, so he didn't even think of asking a question.

"Lan Sizhen hasn't sent anyone to deliver any news these days. Perhaps Madam Lan is fine, and Lan Sizhen knows you're worried about the Crown Prince, so he didn't send anyone to deliver the message."

Tan Yin shook her head.

"No, my aunt is always careful and thorough in her work. She knows I'm worried about Mom's health, so she'll always send someone to let me know, no matter if there's anything serious."

Gu Youning felt something was wrong.

"Go to the Shanggong Bureau right away and see if your aunt is in any trouble."

"Yes."

Seeing her master's anxiety, Tan Yin felt uneasy.

After Tan Yin left, Gu Youning felt both guilty and worried in the palace. Her mind had been completely focused on Ci'an Palace these past few days, and she had no time to pay attention to anything else. She just hoped that her aunt and mother were safe and sound.

"master."

After an unknown amount of time, Tan Yin, who had gone to the Shanggong Bureau to inquire about the news, finally came back.

"How is it? Is my aunt all right?"

Gu Youning asked impatiently.

"Lan Sizhen was punished with fifty strokes of the cane and is now lying in bed, unable to get up."

Sure enough, Gu Youning's worries came true.

"Who gave the order? Do you know what's going on?"

Gu Youning knew that his aunt had always been cautious and had good relationships with people in the palace, so she would not easily offend the master.

"It was the Princess' birthday. The Princess ordered Lan Sizhen to make a Five Phoenixes Rising Sun Hairpin within three days. Lan Sizhen couldn't refuse and agreed. However, after working hard for three days and three nights to complete it, the Princess was not satisfied with the gems used on it. She said that Lan Sizhen was deliberately negligent and had him beaten with fifty boards without explanation."

Tan Yin's face was full of anger. Although the princess was of noble status, Princess Shouchang was indeed a bit unreasonable.

"Is my aunt all right?"

My aunt is already quite old. If she is beaten with fifty boards, I am afraid she will suffer serious injuries.

"Luckily, the person in charge of the punishment was a eunuch from the Shanggong Bureau, and Lan Sizhen had done them a favor. Although the injury looked serious, it was only a flesh wound, not a bone injury. As long as he can rest well for some time, he should be fine."

Tan Yin said.

"That's good, that's good!"

Gu Youning muttered a few times.

"Ask Yuan Cai to find some healing herbs and tonic pills, and have them secretly delivered to the Shanggong Bureau. Bring some money with you."

The intrigues in the Shanggong Bureau are no less than those in the harem. My aunt is injured and needs the careful care of those around her the most.

"The servant knows."

"Lan Sizhen also told me about Madam. The people she sent investigated the situation in the Gu Mansion's backyard and met Madam. Madam is indeed suffering from typhoid fever and is bedridden, but she is in good spirits. No one in the mansion dares to neglect Madam. Whether it's medicine or food, she is treated just like Madam Wen."

"Mr. Gu often visits and comforts me."

Tan Yin continued.

"Is there any unusual movement from the Wen family?"

Gu Youning still felt a little uneasy.

"Ever since the fourth young lady entered the palace, Madam Wen has only been handling household affairs in her own courtyard and has never asked about matters in Madam Lan's courtyard. The servants in the mansion said that Madam Wen had wanted to hand over all household affairs to Madam Lan several times, and now many servants in the mansion respect Madam Lan."

Tan Yin felt a little happy when she said this. Madam Lan was living well in the Gu Mansion, and the master could rest assured.

But Gu Youning frowned. Wen was a proud person. Even if she didn't openly clash with her mother, how could she hand over the household supplies that symbolized the principal wife?

"Did the servants in the backyard of the Gu Mansion say these things?"

Gu Youning suddenly asked.

"Yes, that's what Lan Sizhen said."

Tan Yin was a little puzzled as to why her master's expression suddenly became serious.

Gu Youning's heart skipped a beat.

This is even more strange. Although my mother was promoted to a co-wife and was on equal footing with Wen on the surface, Wen was from a branch of a noble family after all, and had been the mistress of the mansion for so many years. Moreover, considering the favor of Wen's marriage back then, even if my father was a little partial to my mother, it was impossible for him to neglect Wen's side too much.

The Wen family has always been strict with their subordinates. How could the servants in the mansion dare to discuss these things, and let the people sent by my aunt hear them.

She really wanted Yuan Cai to go to Gu's house.

But Yuan Cai is a man. If he sneaks into the house and is discovered by Wen's people, it will definitely ruin his mother's reputation.

If it comes openly, only the emperor and empress can issue a decree to allow the imperial physician in the palace to treat foreign officials.

The only one who can help now is...