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

"Second Prince?"

The eunuch turned his words over in his mind and didn't know what he had said wrong.

"Mother Concubine Gu has always been indifferent and kind, how could she possibly bribe the people around my father?"

Xiao Yun'an said angrily.

Eunuch: ...

Are you acting or not? There's no one else in this room.

"It was my fault for being clumsy and saying the wrong thing. Please forgive me, Your Highness."

But money is the most important thing. For the sake of silver, money and other valuables, whatever the master says is what it is.

When He Jin learned about this from Cao Zhong, he immediately asked Xiao Anzi to go to Changchun Palace to report, and at the same time arranged for his confidants to go to Ci'an Palace to spy on the two princes under the pretext of delivering things to them.

Meanwhile, in Changchun Palace, Gu Youning felt a chill down his spine after hearing Xiao Anzi's report.

Even if a child is not frightened, he will definitely be scared when he sees a pond full of dead fish. Moreover, although Zheng'er is not as innocent as in his previous life, he is still kind at heart. Even if he is not frightened, he doesn't know how to be sad now.

In everyone's eyes, Zheng'er had just been frightened yesterday.

"Master, don't worry. The eldest prince will definitely recover with the emperor's personal comfort."

"But who did this? I don't think it was done by Fourth Miss Gu. Not only has she caught a cold, but she's also injured on her face. She's worried about her appearance being damaged."

Tan Yin's face was solemn.

Gu Youning was not sure who did it this time, but since he could do it in Ci'an Palace and knew the whole story of yesterday's incident, it was very likely that there were hidden people planted in Ci'an Palace a long time ago.

The Empress and Concubine Zheng both have people in Ci'an Palace, and Xiao Yun'an is living there now. With his little tricks, it is not impossible for him to bribe one or two eunuchs.

In terms of motives, the Queen, the Imperial Concubine, Xiao Yun'an, or other concubines in the palace could all have attacked Zheng'er.

"Master, Xiao Anzi just mentioned something. Today, the Second Prince presented the Queen Mother with a painting of Guanyin that he had personally painted. The Queen Mother liked it very much and even gave the First Prince a generous reward, which was unprecedented."

Tan Yin said.

"Can't wait any longer!"

Although Gu Youning was afraid of Xiao Yun'an at first, the Empress Dowager disliked him, so his actions in Ci'an Palace would definitely be hindered.

But now that the empress dowager's attitude has softened, those palace servants who flatter the powerful and look down on the weak may seek opportunities to flatter her, and Xiao Yun'an will have a lot to do.

Adding the Queen, Concubine Zheng, and perhaps others, it would be too dangerous for Zheng'er to stay in Ci'an Palace.

Even if Xianyin and a few others were watching, even gods and Buddhas can make mistakes, let alone humans.

But now we still need Qin Tinglu... If it's too late, we can only think of another way.

"Master, Miss Jinqin requests to see you."

"please come in!"

Gu Youning said hurriedly.

Lady Wen asked someone to come over, perhaps the matter has been settled.

"Jieyu, the task you asked our master to perform has been completed. This is the confession written by Young Master Qin himself."

Sure enough, after Jinqin bowed, she took out a folded piece of paper from her arms.

Tan Yin walked forward with joy, took it and handed it to Gu Youning.

Gu Youning quickly finished reading it, and couldn't hide his joy on his face: "Thank your master for me."

With this confession, there is no need to worry about Qin Tinglu not being obedient. Foreign officials committing adultery in the harem is a serious crime punishable by the death of three generations of the clan.

"You are too polite, Concubine. Our master is very happy... no, very happy to do such a thing."

Jinqin thought about how her master was eager to try last night. Not only did she follow him to the cold palace in person, but she was also eager to go forward herself. Her face became embarrassed, but her master really hadn't been so happy for a long time.

Gu Youning was so happy about this timely help at the moment that he didn't notice Jinqin's expression.

"Let Xiao Fengzi find an opportunity to take action in the next two days."

Xiao Fengzi is the Wen family's secret agent in Ci'an Palace.

Qin Tinglu's problem has been resolved, so Gu Youning no longer has to worry.

"Also, tell Xianyu that the eldest prince must be accompanied by someone for twelve hours. Even at night, there must be someone awake by his side."

Gu Youning gave another instruction.

At most she would have to wait three more days before she could take Zheng'er back.

but.

"Wait, let's go to Ci'an Palace now."

Gu Youxin fell into the water and fell ill, so it was only right for her, as her elder sister, to go and visit her.

……

Ci'an Palace.

"Fourth Miss, Xiao Yunzi was taken away by the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

Gu Youxin was lying on the bed, feverish and dazed, when Cai Yuan hurried in and shouted.

"What! Is it because of our incident that was..."

"No, I heard that it was Xiao Yunzi who was dishonest and stole the Queen Mother's jewelry."

Cai Yuan said hurriedly.

Gu Youxin was relieved at first, but soon became worried again. If that little Anzi accidentally revealed her affairs, she would be finished.

No, she didn't kill that bastard Xiao Yunzheng, so she couldn't sacrifice herself.

"Go and ask Madam Qu to come over."

Gu Youxin looked at another palace maid and said.

Jinhua said that most of the Wen family members who were given to her have now disappeared. Not only that, she couldn't even contact Jinhua. Now only the Queen Mother in the palace can save her.

The palace maid responded and left. A strange light flashed in Caiyuan's eyes, and she quickly found an excuse to leave.

……

Cheng'an Palace.

"It's really useless. My kindness is in vain."

"My Lady, since Fourth Miss Gu is no longer useful, should we immediately make a fuss about that matter?"

"Wait two more days. Didn't she ask the Queen for help? If we can get hold of something against the Queen, it will be more important than dealing with Gu Youning."

"Hasn't the Emperor always praised the Empress as a virtuous wife? I will show him Cui's true face."

Concubine Zheng said leisurely.

……

Fengyi Palace.

"My Lady, Miss Gu really did ask Aunt Qu to come and invite you."

"The fish pond incident really killed two birds with one stone. I heard that the eldest prince was frightened yesterday. The emperor is in Jing'an Residence..."

Zhichun was still speaking with a happy face, but he stopped talking at the end.

"The Emperor now has only two sons. The Second Prince's birth is destined to displease the Emperor, so it is only natural that he should love the First Prince more."

There was no sign of annoyance on the queen's face, and she even had a warm smile on her face.

"Let's go, we should go and comfort Fourth Miss Gu."

The Queen stood up.

Gu Youning arrived at Ci'an Palace before the Queen.

"I pay my respects to the Queen Mother. May the Queen Mother be blessed with good health and good health."

In the main hall of Ci'an Palace, Gu Youning bowed respectfully and greeted.

"Get up."

"Thank you, Queen Mother."

Gu Youning glanced upwards timidly, and saw that the empress dowager's face looked completely different from three days ago. It was greyish-blue, and she seemed to have aged a few years. There was sleepiness between her eyebrows, and it was obvious that she had a restless night.

No wonder, the datura powder on Gu Youxin's clothes has disappeared, but the peony is still blooming outside the palace, and the empress dowager's headache will only get worse.

It seems that her hasty action this time can kill several birds with one stone.

"If you want to go see someone, go ahead. I won't keep you here any longer."

Just then, the palace maid brought the medicine soup, and the empress dowager waved her hand impatiently to signal Gu Youning to leave.

"Yes."

When Gu Youning passed by the eunuch who was carrying the medicine, he smelled a faint fishy smell and a strange fragrance.

Gu Youning was stunned. Could it be that Concubine Zheng saw that Gu Youxin was not capable enough and planned to take action in advance?

But all the people in Ci'an Palace are from the Cui family. Would Concubine Zheng do such an obvious thing as tampering with the medicine?

But no matter what, Gu Youning could only leave the main hall without any change of expression, and was led by the eunuch of Ci'an Palace to Minghui Hall where Gu Youxin lived.

"Is the Queen here?"

Gu Youxin heard the noise outside and struggled to get up from the bed.