Empress, she is beautiful Lu Ziye

After all, I picked a half-sized one and gnawed on it, "Ma'am, try it?"

Nan Zhen smiled and waved her hands, signaling that she didn't want it.

The corner of Xiao Guizi's mouth twitched slightly as he tested the poison, and he cupped his hands at Nan Zhen again, and turned to leave after getting her consent.

Seeing that the person had left, Ah Jing handed the Shau Kei to Dongyue, walked up to Nan Zhen, and stood side by side with her, "Is it a dinner for Prince Chen?"

"Yeah." Nan Zhen looked at her sideways, "Why, are you interested?"

"Of course I have. I have only heard about the grand banquet in the palace before, but I haven't seen it with my own eyes. Or, the empress will take me to see the world?"

Counting the days, I have been in the palace for more than a month, but I haven't been able to contact the courtiers, so how can I investigate?

In the palace, there are not many opportunities to meet the ministers in a serious manner. Banquets and the like are the best opportunities, so she cannot miss them.

Listening to her words, Nan Zhen easily understood the other party's thoughts.

But she didn't point it out, she just turned her head back slowly, and said leisurely, "Then you will be disappointed, this simple dinner party is far from the singing and dancing scene you imagined."

The expedition is imminent, who wants to make grand preparations?

The concubines may have just gone through the motions in the past, maybe they will discuss the war again at the banquet and make the final instructions.

"It's okay, even if it's simple, you can learn a lot."

Seeing A Jing looking at her eagerly, Nan Zhen chuckled lightly and stopped refusing, "Then you can take Dongyue's place."

"okay!"

Nan Zhen looked at Dongyue who was busy in the yard, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

Ah Jing is good at martial arts. If you follow her, you don't have to worry about safety issues, and you can respond flexibly to emergencies.

……

Zhongcui Palace.

From Concubine Xian received the news of the dinner to now, she has never been at peace for a moment.

It was like a thorn in my heart, with a strong sense of existence, and it hurt so much when I touched it, but I couldn't pull it out.

This thorn is called Nan Zhen.

She didn't think of a surefire way to eradicate the other party, but she had to rack her brains to think about the countermeasures, which was really annoying.

The tea at hand was already cold, but Concubine Xian didn't dislike it at all, and didn't ask anyone to change it, she directly picked it up and took a sip to suppress the irritability in her heart.

There were footsteps outside the corridor, light and fast.

Concubine Xian raised her eyes and saw Si Deng coming quickly, she put down her cup and asked, "How is it?"

Si Deng: "The servants have been ordering people to keep an eye on the side of the cold palace for the past few days, but they have not noticed any movement. Concubine Li is either basking in the sun in the yard, or watching Dongyue wash and cook. It's really boring."

"Hmph, it's not boring, it's leisure."

Concubine Xian snorted softly, but her brows never relaxed.

The more indifferent and unconcerned Li Pin was, the more flustered she became.

After all, it's really uncomfortable to hold the handle in the hands of others.

"Have you found out about the woman next to Concubine Li?" Concubine Xian asked again, "Who is her name and where did she come from?"

Si Deng replied, "The woman's name is A Jing. I heard that she was met by Concubine Li when she was out of the palace to play. Seeing that she was pitiful and had no father or mother, I took her with me."

"Huh?" Concubine Xian replied dissatisfied, obviously not believing this statement, "Is there any other news?"

"No."

Concubine Xian: "What about the House of Internal Affairs? There should be a record in the roster of court ladies, right?"

"Returning to your mother, this woman is not naturalized, so she is not considered a court lady, so there is no record in the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

Concubine Xian gritted her teeth, and kept tightening her grip on the edge of the table.

"Concubine Li is really lawless, it's fine if she doesn't abide by the palace rules, and she will also bring in people who are not clear from outside the palace."

The light was dim, and she couldn't see A Jing's face very clearly, but she could feel that this person was somewhat dangerous, not like an ordinary woman.

If there is no father or mother, no one to love and protect, then one should be very cautious in temperament.But Ah Jing is not afraid even in the face of Si Deng, so how can she be the so-called "poor" person?

Concubine Xian raised her hand and pressed the center of her eyebrows, feeling very tired.

I was worried and frightened for two days, but in the end I didn't get any news.

Si Deng saw that she was quite sad and uncomfortable, so he stepped forward to rub her temples for her, and comforted her softly, "Actually, you don't have to worry too much. According to my servant, even if Concubine Li wanted to expose this matter, she would not be too worried." so easy."

"go on."

"Your Majesty, think about it. This matter involves you and His Royal Highness Prince Chen. It is a serious matter. Even if His Majesty knows about it, he needs definite evidence before he can be accused."

"Ah Jing is just a woman of unknown origin. She said she saw it with her own eyes, so others believe that she saw it with her own eyes? She has to produce evidence, otherwise it is empty words. If she dares to speak out, she is slandering the empress. You! What a crime this is!"

"You must know that behind you is the entire Chen family. Now is the time of war, when the stability of the rear is most needed, and no one dares to take action against the family easily. Even if His Majesty loves Concubine Li again, he must consider the feelings of the ministers."

"Let's talk about His Royal Highness again. His Highness is about to lead the army. At this juncture, if you jump out and accuse His Highness of being wrong, you will definitely be criticized by the officials. If Concubine Li is smart, she will only rot this matter in her stomach, or Hold back first, and won't say it."

"No matter what the situation is, the empress has enough time to think about it, so naturally she doesn't have to think too much."

After Si Deng finished speaking, Concubine Xian didn't answer for a long time, and after concentrating for a long time, she slowly said, "Your words are not unreasonable, it's just..."

Her eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes, "No matter how long it takes, she will be a thorn in my heart, if I don't pull it out, I really don't feel at ease."

Like an untimely bomb, she is always on the alert.

Si Deng sighed.

Why didn't she understand?It's just that Concubine Li is unfathomable, and with His Majesty's protection, it is too difficult for them to move people.

"Although Concubine Li can't move, her maid can find a way to move." Concubine Xian narrowed her eyes, "You should pay more attention during this time, it would be best if you can catch this woman named A Jing .”

Si Deng: "Your servant understands."

Concubine Xian sighed heavily, and closed her eyes again, "Press the left side harder, it's comfortable."

"Your Majesty, is this kind of strength okay?"

"Yes, Not Bad."

Si Deng pressed it with all his heart, and soon, beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.

Concubine Xian raised her arm and signaled her to stop, before she could speak, she saw the gatekeeper hurried in, "Your Majesty, Empress Li is here."

Concubine Xian's brows that had just been relaxed were frowned again, her eyes were half puzzled and half nervous, "What is she here for?"

"Miss Li only said that she has something to look for you, and the rest of the slaves don't know about it."

Si Deng waved his hand to signal the little palace maid to step back, "Ma'am, see you, are you missing?"

I have something to do when I go out today, I will update it for a while, and make it up tomorrow...