The step-brother is charming and soft, and the Marquis can't help but flirt with her

The fifth prince took advantage of the chaos and entered the palace. He saw the imperial concubine sitting on the beauty couch and enjoying tea leisurely. He smiled and stepped forward, "My son, I would like to say hello to my mother-in-law. My mother-in-law looks rosy today. I think she is in a good mood." good?"

The imperial concubine glanced at him, "Aren't you the same?"

The fifth prince nodded, "I heard that the prince has been imprisoned."

"what?"

The news about the imperial concubine was not that fast. She was shocked when she heard this. She quickly closed the lid of the tea cup and asked in a low voice: "When did it happen?"

"As for what happened just now, I came as soon as I received the news."

The fifth prince couldn't hide the smile on his face. The imperial concubine looked at him for a moment and also laughed, "Okay, okay. I haven't been able to bring down the prince for so many years. I didn't expect that he would fall into the hands of his own people in the end."

"The line we have laid for so many years has finally come into use, otherwise he would not have been put in jail so quickly. The evidence is overwhelming and the prince cannot be exonerated, which is why the father is so angry."

The fifth prince picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea. He took a pleasant sip and said slowly: "And this time he was too impatient and fell into the trap so easily."

The imperial concubine disagreed, "No, it's not that he is anxious, it's that he is panicked. The seventh prince's position in the court is becoming more and more stable. Lu Xingyue and the seventh prince are getting closer. Don't forget, Lu Xingyue himself doesn't mention it, but there is Duke Rongguo behind him." As for the government, if the two of them are put together, can the prince not panic? There is Lao Qi in front of him and Lu San in the back. If he doesn't take action, I'm afraid he won't have a chance to turn around. "

"That's true." The fifth prince chuckled, "No matter what, after this time, the prince will never be able to do anything again, and I'm afraid he won't even be able to save his life."

The imperial concubine gently touched her newly painted kodan and chuckled, "Let them go their own way. We don't have to do anything. We just wait and see what happens. When the dust settles, we will have a chance to make a difference."

The fifth prince nodded, "I will listen to my mother and concubine."

The mother and son looked at each other and smiled, drank tea instead of wine, and clinked glasses, thinking that they were sure to win.

However, God is not as good as man, and plans cannot keep up with changes. The appearance of an outsider deviates from the established track.

*

That afternoon, Shen Lansui was basking in the sun in the courtyard. Guan Chun walked quickly, leaned over and whispered in her ear: "Madam, the second young lady wants to see you."

"Second Miss" is the title they discussed from the Shen family, but in fact she should be called "Fourth Lady Fang".

"Shen Xiyun?" Shen Lansui sat up from the recliner, her eyes moving slightly, "What is she doing here at this time?"

There was no way he was here to see her.

Guan Chun shook his head, "Should we let her in? Or should I find an excuse to send her away?"

Shen Lansui recalled what Shen Xiyun said to herself when Shen Hanfang got married, and her heart moved, "No, let her in."

"Yes."

Soon Shen Xiyun followed Guan Chun into the courtyard.

She looked around. The yard was not very big, but it was very warm. Every plant and tree could be seen to have been carefully taken care of. Then she looked at Shen Lansui, who was sitting on the lounge chair with a rosy complexion. Shen Xiyun sighed in her heart. , some people are really envious.

"How come the second sister has time to come to the humble house?"

Shen Lansui looked at her with a smile, "Please sit down."

Shen Xiyun was not polite and sat down opposite her. She glanced at the refreshments on the table and smiled with an unknown meaning, "It's a mess outside now, but you are leisurely."

"What if I don't have leisure time?" Shen Lansui poured her a cup of tea and said softly: "I can't torture her. Your Majesty decides everything. It's not my turn to point fingers. Taking good care of myself is my top priority."

"Yes." Shen Xiyun touched her belly. Only then did Shen Lansui notice the protrusion of her lower belly and her expression became concentrated, "Are you pregnant?"

Shen Xiyun's clothes were relatively loose, and she was slim. At first glance, she didn't look like much, but when she sat down and her clothes tightened, her belly protruded.

"Yes, it's been five months." Shen Xiyun's face shone with maternal light, which showed that she really liked this child. Shen Lansui said thoughtfully, "So you came today because of the child?"

Shen Xiyun raised her eyebrows, "Yes or no, I came to you today to really ask for something. Of course, I won't let your help go in vain. I found someone who may be helpful to you."

"Oh?" Shen Lansui became interested, "Who is it?"

Shen Xiyun came close and said a few words in her ear, then stood up and said with a smile: "I would like to exchange one person for you to do me a small favor. Isn't it too much?"

Shen Lansui's expression changed drastically, "Where is that person?"

"It's in the carriage outside the mansion." Shen Xiyun took a sip of tea and stood up and said: "When the matter is done, remember to come to the Marquis Mansion to find me. I won't stay any longer. Take my leave."

Guan Chun and Xia looked at each other in confusion, "What are you doing in such a hurry, Miss Second?"

"There is no hurry." Shen Lansui stood up and said: "Guan Chun, go and bring the people in the carriage to enjoy the summer. You come with me to change clothes."

Although they didn't understand what she was going to do, Guan Chun and Shang Xia always took her orders first and immediately split up.

When Shen Lansui met the people brought by Shen Xiyun and got the thing, she couldn't help but laugh, "If you do any injustice, you will be killed. Cause and effect cycle, retribution is not good."

Shan Xia was puzzled, "Madam?"

Shen Lansui's eyes were blazing, "Go get the pearl crown and help me put on my makeup again. I want to enter the palace to be a saint!"

*

Emperor Hui'an had just sent the prince away and was sitting in an armchair, stroking his eyebrows to calm down. Cheng Jin came in and said, "Your Majesty, Madam Mingyinghou is asking for an audience outside the palace gate."

Emperor Hui'an was startled, opened his eyes and asked, "Why is she here?"

Cheng Jin said: "She means to redress her grievances."

"Avenge?" Emperor Hui'an frowned, "I'm not investigating, so why avenge?"

Cheng Jin looked around, then stepped forward and whispered in Emperor Hui'an's ear: "She said there were witnesses and physical evidence about the palace visit back then."

Emperor Hui'an's expression changed, "Let her in quickly!"

"Yes!"

Cheng Jin knew what was going on. He knew that Shen Lan was pregnant, so he specifically asked the young eunuch to carry her in on a walking chariot.

Shen Lansui entered the royal study with the witness, neither humble nor overbearing, knelt down and saluted: "I pay homage to your majesty, long live my emperor, long live long live—"

"Get up, you said there is a witness, it's her?"

Emperor Hui'an sat behind the desk and looked at the people behind Shen Lansui.

Shen Lansui stood up and revealed the person behind him. The person stepped forward consciously, knelt down and gave a standard salute.

Emperor Hui'an narrowed his eyes, "Who are you?"

"Your Majesty, your servant Li Caiping is the maid of the palace."

"Oh?" Emperor Hui'an gave Cheng Jin a look. Cheng Jin understood and immediately asked someone to check the list of palace residents at the palace. It took him a while to find Li Caiping's name.

Emperor Hui'an looked at the roster and asked, "You are in charge of the flowers and plants in the palace, how could you be related to what happened back then?"

Li Caiping knelt on the ground, with a worried look on her face, "Back to Your Majesty, this slave and Meng Jing from the Queen's Palace were originally in the palace for one year, and they had a close relationship. Unfortunately, the slave was transferred to tend the flowers and plants because she offended the steward, and Meng Jing After gaining the appreciation of the queen's aunt, I followed her to Kunning Palace, and then severed contact with my slave."