Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 35: Coming for her

"Isn't the Emperor at Sun Baolin's place? Why is he asking me to come over now?" Xie Jiu looked puzzled, and at the same time, pretending to be asking for help, he asked in a low voice, "Could it be that Sun Baolin has a miscarriage, or is there something else going on? I'm really worried, and I hope the eunuch can tell me something."

During the time she lived in Chengming Palace, Xie Jiu was kind and generous to Yang Zhian, Master and Apprentice Qingdong, and even the palace maids and eunuchs in Chengming Palace. Yang Zhian, who followed Zhao Xingjin, could see that no matter what the reason, Xie Jiu would definitely be favored in the future, so he was willing to do her a favor.

Before speaking, he glanced at Princess Wenxi who was standing next to Xie Jiu.

"It was Liu Zhi, the senior maidservant beside the Second Prince. She suddenly came out to plead for Qin Lan, saying that Qin Lan had lost her mind for a moment because of Miss Xie's constant instigation."

Oh, are you coming for her?
Xie Jiu couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

Upon hearing this, the impatient Qingfang opened her eyes wide, "What nonsense is this? Our young lady left the palace early this morning and has only just returned. How could she be related to this matter?"

Seeing that she was excited, Chunrong immediately stepped forward and pulled her back, then bowed to Yang Zhian apologetically.

"Please forgive her, sir. She is just impatient. She is not taking her anger out on you, sir. She is just worried about our young lady."

Upon hearing this, Qingfang realized that she had lost her composure and quickly bowed and apologized.

Yang Zhian was not a petty person, and he could see that Qingfang was a person of genuine character, so he just waved his hand.

"It's okay, it's okay. I understand you're anxious, but we can't delay any longer. Please thank Miss Xie and accompany me."

Xie Jiu nodded and was about to leave when Princess Wenxi grabbed his hand.

"Teacher, I want to go too." The little girl's voice was timid, but she held Xie Jiu's hand tightly.

Xie Jiu was unsure what to do and glanced at Yang Zhian.

The latter thought for a moment and nodded.

Just like that, Xie Jiu took Princess Wenxi's hand and went to Sun Baolin's residence.

Sun Baolin lived in Juruixuan in Yanqing Palace, and the main seat of Yanqing Palace was Concubine Zhuang. Of course, it was precisely because Sun Baolin was a member of Concubine Zhuang's palace that Concubine Zhuang sent her snacks.

At this moment, Xie Jiu followed Yang Zhian in. In the small Ju Rui Xuan, the outer room was full of people, and the curtains in the inner room were drawn. Sun Baolin was lying inside to rest, and no one was seen.

"I greet the Emperor and the Empress." Xie Jiu bowed to the two people sitting in the main seats.

Her eyes quickly swept across the scene. Besides Zhao Xingjin and the Queen, she also recognized Concubine Zhuang, who looked frightened and a little disheveled, and Concubine Wei, who had a serious expression, like a judge.

I don't recognize the others.

However, one can roughly guess that the one who seems to be of higher status, thin, with gloomy eyes, dressed simply and even a little dull, should be Concubine Yi, the old woman in the palace.

The other two concubines of lower rank, one is bright-looking and dressed a bit flamboyantly, probably the newly arrived palace, somewhat favored Chen Cairen. Her family surrendered during Zhao Xingjin's uprising and later made meritorious service. Her father is now the Minister of Personnel.

There was another one who looked quiet and steady, dressed conservatively, and had a handsome appearance. He should be Liu Baolin.

Liu was also the daughter of an old official of the previous dynasty, but her father was also a loyal and righteous man. When Zhao Xingjin was able to easily capture the capital, Liu's father made great contributions.

At that time, Liu's father was the deputy commander of the Beijing Guards and was guarding a small city gate with his troops. He did not resist, but directly ordered the gate to be opened to welcome Zhao Xingjin into the city.

Unlike Wu Que's surrender, Liu's father was a man of real ability. He was just disappointed with the stupidity of the previous emperor, so he chose a new master. Therefore, he was one of the few former ministers who was promoted after Zhao Xingjin ascended the throne.

At the moment, these were the only people in the harem, not many. "Get up! I called you here because I have something to ask you." The Queen spoke first, observing Zhao Xingjin's expression from the corner of her eye before adding, "Why is Wenxi here too?"

"Your son pays respects to the Emperor, Father, and the Empress." Princess Wenxi pursed her lips nervously as she stepped forward and saluted. "I'm worried about Aunt Lan, so I came with the teacher to see her."

Zhao Xingjin glanced at his daughter, his expression gentle. "Be good, go play somewhere else first, okay? Qinlan is fine right now. Once we have investigated the matter, your father will naturally send her back to Changle Palace."

Princess Wenxi was a little reluctant to leave, but she didn't dare to disobey Zhao Xingjin, so she had to nod.

The Queen was about to order her maid Hongmei to take her away, but Princess Wenxi held Chunrong's hand.

Seeing this, Xie Jiu said softly, "Chunrong, please accompany His Highness out first."

"Yes." Chunrong responded and left with Princess Wenxi.

This scene caught Zhao Xingjin's eyes, and he couldn't help but look at Xie Jiu twice.

It is obvious that Princess Wenxi trusts and relies on Xie Jiu very much, and is even closer to the people around Xie Jiu than the queen.

You must know that before Xie Jiu entered the palace, Princess Wenxi studied with the Queen, together with the two princesses born to the Queen.

As a little girl, she will get close to whoever treats her well. It can be seen that Xie Jiu must be very attentive to Princess Wenxi.

Zhao Xingjin then spoke, "Don't be nervous. I called you here to ask some questions. This palace maid said that Qin Lan tampered with the snacks that Concubine Zhuang sent to Sun Baolin. It was probably because of your instigation that she resented Concubine Zhuang and wanted to frame her. Do you have anything to say?"

"Nonsense."

Xie Jiu glanced at the palace maid kneeling on the ground, who looked somewhat familiar, and spoke in a cold voice.

"I have only met Empress Zhuang once, how could we have such a bad relationship? If I remember correctly, this woman is the head maidservant beside the Second Prince. She usually takes care of the princess's clothes and jewelry, and cleans and arranges the bedroom. She rarely goes to the East Wing Hall where the princess attends classes. I am only familiar with her, but I don't know when or where she came from. I often hear her instigating Qin Lan."

He paused and looked at the palace maid.

"Could it be that when I was talking to the princess and Aunt Qinlan, you often left your post and ran to the East Side Hall to eavesdrop? You were so concerned about our conversations, it seems like someone assigned you to spy on us. Tell me, who ordered you to slander Qinlan and me?!"

Her aura suddenly rose, she shouted sternly, her eyes sharp as if they could penetrate people's hearts.

The palace maid named Liuzhi didn't expect her to be so strong. She was immediately frightened by the scolding. Her face turned pale and she didn't know how to refute.

She just said dryly, "No, I didn't, no one ordered me to do that."

"As an outsider, I've seen that Aunt Qinlan is usually very kind and considerate to you young palace maids and eunuchs. But you're such a traitor. Seeing that she was wrongly accused, not only did you not defend her, but you also wanted to take the opportunity to prove her guilt and drag me into it. What's going on? Are you hoping that Aunt Qinlan and I will be gone so that you can become the person in charge of the Second Prince's affairs? The Second Prince is young, and from now on, you will be the head of Changle Palace?"

Xie Jiu did not insist on finding out who had instructed Liu Zhi to do so. Instead, he began to accuse Liu Zhi of a crime. After some speculation, he put all the blame on her.

"No, I would never dare to think like that!" Things began to develop in an unexpected direction, and Liu Zhi immediately panicked.

As he spoke, his eyes began to look away, as if asking for help.

Xie Jiu was waiting for this moment. He captured it with keen sensitivity and then discovered that Liu Zhi was looking in the direction of the queen.

(End of this chapter)