Biography of Concubine Shujia

Chapter 28

Ten Niang didn't know about the undercurrent between Ba Niang and Bai Xiunv Bai Ling, nor did Shi Niang know about the sudden change of power in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. It's revenge.

Sure enough, Shi Niang's premonition was correct. After that day, all the beautiful women who had been friends with Ba Niang disappeared. This phenomenon is understandable.Ba Niang offended Ning Shuyuan after all, she was one of the most high-ranking concubines in the inner palace, so there was no need to offend Ning Shuyuan for a little Du Ba Niang.

This is not the worst. Compared with ignoring and disdain, the secret rectification and manipulation are hard to guard against.Facing the endless calculations and tricks, Ba Niang gritted her teeth and went about her life without saying a word.Shi Niang secretly helped Ba Niang to block the plot, only Ba Niang used Du's

The female script commonly used in the sister's home school secretly sent her a letter, telling her to stop and hide herself.Ten Niangs let it go.

There has never been a lack of fighting in this palace, fighting for power, favor, status, and face, and even these newly promoted ladies are fighting all the time.Compete for who will perform better in front of mothers and aunts, and let the people above know themselves through them; whoever has a good family background is more useful, so useful that the emperor will let them enter the palace in order to use their family; fight for who is more beautiful , Let the emperor fall in love with him through his beauty, and gain glory and wealth.

Nowadays, among the beautiful women, there are vaguely divided into three factions, and there is a great potential for the tripartite confrontation.

One is the aristocratic family faction headed by Bai Xiunv. Although their families are not as prominent as the six great families, they still occupy a certain position inside and outside the Liang Chaotang.As the prostitute of the Bai family in Fengyang, Bai Ling acted arrogantly and domineeringly, but most of the women of the family acted as they wanted, so for a while, Bai Ling stood up for them.Besides, Shi Niang observed coldly that the Bai family was just the spokesperson for these aristocratic women, and it was never Bai Ling who really played the decisive role.

The first faction is the official faction headed by Li Xiunv. Most of them are relatives of ministers in the court, and their status is not as prominent as that of the women of the aristocratic family, but they are all gentle in behavior, kind to others, and have a good reputation.Especially Li Xiunv, who is the leader, behaves in a relaxed manner, and is quite tactful in dealing with people and things.Ten Niang shared the room with her, and was taken care of by her from time to time. If the second cousin Chen hadn't reminded her at the beginning, she might have been shunned by her, which shows how scheming she is.

Originally, the last faction was headed by Liu Niang and the others. Most of the women in this faction were unwilling to publicize and would not cause trouble.Aware of their own environment and their own weaknesses, most of the time they are wise and safe, and do not easily participate in the battle between the other two factions, but if they are provoked, they will not soften their hearts.

The three of Liu Niang and the others left the palace, Ba Niang's power was weak, and Shi Niang kept a low profile on weekdays, and even more cautiously concealed after getting Ba Niang's secret letter, so this faction currently has no leader, and some gradually became chaotic.

Speaking of it, people have selfishness and desire for power.Some showgirls were deliberately instigated by other showgirls to turn their heads against their former allies.This situation is more common in the palace.So Shi Niang was not at all surprised when the show girls were sent out of the palace for various reasons one after another.

This day, it was the turn of rest and holidays again, and everyone didn't want to go out of Mingxiang Garden to visit the royal garden as usual.Just because this is the last time to rest, the palace selection will be held three days after the rest.Ten Niang arranged the clothes and dresses to be worn three days later in the room in advance, and after arranging them in order, she went out to breathe.The closer the day of the palace selection, the more tense the fight and atmosphere among the show girls.Since these days, no less than 20 people have lost before the re-election.

The atmosphere in Mingxiang Garden is oppressive, while the Imperial Garden is a bright place, but after what happened last time, Shi Niang will not set foot here again.Unknowingly, I walked to Shanglin Garden.

Shanglinyuan suggested that in the northwest corner of Yujing Inner Palace, there is a racecourse dedicated to the royal family.Shi Niang knew that without the cover of her cousins, she had better not touch the riding and shooting.But there was no way to calm down the depression in my heart, and I was anxious and eager to find something to vent.

At this time, Shi Niang couldn't help but choose a white horse and gallop freely in Shanglin Garden.

After running the horse for a few laps, exhaling the stale air that had been suppressed in her chest, Shi Niang pulled the rein, slowed down, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Shanglin Garden on the horse.Everything on the horse's back is so clear and beautiful, last time I only cared about horse racing with my cousins ​​and didn't appreciate the beauty of this place carefully.

Cousins, yes, Eighth Sister, Ten Niang was shocked.At this time, letting Ba Niang alone is really careless.

Shi Niang returned the horse and trotted from Shanglin Garden to Mingxiang Garden with hidden worries, naturally ignoring the intriguing gaze behind her.

Before reaching the garden, she heard a scream, Shi Niang stopped, calmed down, and walked slowly towards Mingxiang Garden.Aunt Xing and all the show girls gathered in front of the Ten Niang's room in the garden. With a swollen face, Bai Ling screamed at Aunt Xing, "Auntie, Auntie, you are the one who decides for Bai Ling. It's her, it's her in the clothes. The smear poisoned me." The finger passed over Xiunu, pointing to Li Xiunu who lived with Shi Niang.

"What evidence does Bai Xiunv have to prove that I poisoned you? Besides, even if my clothes were poisoned, how did you enter my house? And how did you know there were poisons on my clothes? It was clear that you were the one who wanted to attack me, but I saw you, and you had no choice but to call out for a thief. Please Aunt Mingcha." Li Xiunv took a few steps forward in a calm manner, and said to Aunt Xing.

Aunt Xing was already annoyed by Bai Ling, who loves to tell tales, so she said to Bai Ling, "Bai Xiunu must have been bitten by a mosquito, I think it's better to see the imperial doctor first, otherwise this face is afraid, afraid Yes..." These words made it clear that he didn't believe in Bai Ling, and wanted to take this opportunity to send Bai Ling out of the palace.

"Auntie, Bai Ling is willing to guarantee with his own life that the Li family is hiding this vicious thing, and I'm afraid it will harm others. Auntie, it's nothing if Bai Ling is sent away alone, but if you let someone surnamed Li continue to harm others, Auntie, it's your fault." But it's going to be big." Bai Ling stopped screaming for a while, and calmed down to argue with Aunt Xing.

She knew that this poison would not kill her anytime soon, she was plotted against, and there was little hope for re-election, so she might as well make a fight, drag Mrs. Li into the water, and get rid of her first.

"Auntie, Bai Ling knows that there is no chance for him to be face-to-face with this appearance, please auntie search Li Xiunv's house, so that Bai Ling will be a fool if he dies." Bai Ling shouted at his aunt as if he was going all out.

"Auntie, please search and tell me the truth." The girls from the aristocratic family behind Bai Ling said in unison.

"Auntie, Bai Ling broke into Sister Li's house without authorization, most likely to poison her. If Sister Li finds out, she will not be able to make a living, talk to herself, and slander Sister Li. Auntie, please don't be deceived." She was deceived. This kind of insidious villain is not worthy of entering the re-election, please send her to my aunt as soon as possible to rectify the palace rules." A member of the official faction said.

Aunt Xing's eyes flicked back and forth between Li Xiunv and Bai Xiunv, and anyone with a discerning eye knew that it was the result of a fight between the two.It could have been turned into a small matter, but now that Xiu Nu hurt her face before the general election, this matter is not easy to handle.

Just as I was thinking about it, I heard a voice say, "Auntie, no matter what, let's search for peace of mind. If there is no poison in Li Xiunv's virginity, it will clean itself; if there is poison in Li Xiunv's virginity, then Bai Xiu What the girl said is true. Or is Li Xiunv obstructing her in every possible way because she is afraid that her plot will be revealed?"

Shi Niang looked at Ba Niang in shock, and what she said instantly attracted the two of them. No matter what the result was, both of them had to lose before the general election.Ten Niang couldn't help being startled, Ba Niang must not have done this.

After being interrupted like this, Aunt Xing made up her mind, "Ningshuang, go search. Everyone else will wait with me."

The big court lady Ningshuang took the opportunity to enter, and Aunt Xing glanced at the beautiful ladies in front of her, "In the past, I never intervened in your fights. In this inner palace, everyone depends on their own abilities. Only the re-selected roster will be reported soon. At this time, if you give me a moth, it really delays the re-election, so don't blame my aunt for being rude."

Here, Aunt Xing was lecturing to the rest of the show girls, and before she finished, she heard Ningshuang's cry from the back room.

Aunt Xing knew that Ningshuang was not the one who didn't know what happened, and she screamed at this moment, something must have happened.Immediately, he brought all the beautiful girls and pushed the door in.

Ning Shuang was kneeling on the ground, with a few fingers of her right hand twisting a piece of torn clothes that couldn't be seen from its original appearance, her fingers were already red and swollen.When she heard the sound, she met Aunt Xing's serious face and said in a low voice, "Auntie, the clothes are indeed coated with poison. Ningshuang was careless when she took the clothes, and now she has the same poison as Bai Xiunu."

Aunt Xing stepped forward to help Ning Shuang up, and first restrained Ning Shuang's fingers with a handkerchief to prevent the toxin from spreading. "Other than that, what else did you find?"

"Auntie, Li Xiunv found this inside the pillow." Ningshuang stretched out her red and swollen hand, and on the palm of her left hand was a tooth-white sachet wrapped in a handkerchief.

"Auntie, be careful, the scent on the sachet is the same as the scent on the clothes, and the poisoned clothes are placed in the lower shelf of the closet. It must be that the person who poisoned was accidentally stuffed in by surprise when someone broke the good thing. "

"Auntie, no, it's not me. I've never seen a white sachet before. Auntie, you believe me." Li Xiunv panicked, knelt down and begged for mercy, without choosing a word.But her words are indeed unbelievable.

The thing in the pillow is actually her own sachet, and this sachet has also been seen worn by other beautiful girls in the daily life.At this time, it was better for her to say that the sachet was lost or changed than that she had never seen the sachet.I really don't know if she was dumbfounded by the sudden change, or if she was so stupid in the first place.

Aunt Xing made a decision in a moment, "Come here, Bai Xiunv and Li Xiunv disregarded the palace rules and acted recklessly. Each of them gave [-] slaps and sent them out of the palace. Ningshuang went to the doctor's office for diagnosis and treatment, and the rest of them all left." Alright."

After Aunt Xing gave her orders, a maid in the palace came up to gag Bai and Li, and dragged them down to carry out the execution.Aunt Xing looked at the clothes all over the floor, and said to Shi Niang, "Just in case, Du Xiunv may not be able to live in this house anymore. You pack your things, and someone will come and take you to your new residence in a while."

"Thank you, aunt, for your care. Ten Niang is very grateful." After everyone dispersed, Shi Niang calmly replaced the signs on the two cabinets.Others may not care, but she clearly saw that Ba Niang's eyes lingered here before she left.She did not clean the first and last, I have to help her erase.

Others may not know it, but Shi Niang knows it well, but that kind of incense poison is not a rare thing, it is extracted from the juice of a kind of flower and plant.When applied on clothes, it has a subtle fragrance and attracts butterflies to stop there.

However, if it is taken in excess or contaminated with other poisons, it will have the opposite effect. It will attract a small insect that is transparent and almost invisible to the naked eye in a short time. , Just like Bai Xiunv and Li Xiunv.

That dress didn't belong to Li Xiunv in the first place, but was chosen by Shi Niang to participate in the face-to-face ceremony. In order to win by surprise, Shi Niang painted that kind of incense on the clothes.Li Xiunv probably saw the way, so she stole Shi Niang's clothes, cut them up and hid them in her own closet.The purpose is to harm Shi Niang, so that Shi Niang will not have good clothes when she is re-elected, and then she will make a fool of herself and lose the election.

Unfortunately, Bai Ling poisoned the closet, which aroused the poison of the previous incense, and the mixture of the two turned into a real poison, which took effect over time.She didn't want to say anything, but when she was about to leave, she was bumped into by Li Xiunv.Li Xiunv thought that Bai Ling had poisoned her wardrobe and bit back, so a dispute arose between the two.

During the dispute, the show girls and Aunt Xing were attracted again, and the scene became out of control.After Bai Xiunv came to her senses, she didn't think much about it. Instead, she made a decisive decision, admitted that she had stolen the clothes, and insisted that Li Xiunv poisoned her.

Li Xiunv refused to allow the search because she was afraid that her theft of her clothes would be revealed, so she only bit Bai Xiunv.Bai Xiunv saw that she had a ghostly expression, and insisted on searching, and Ba Niang helped to fuel the flames, and there was the following scene.

As far as this fact is concerned, Ba Niang's shadow is everywhere, the medicine in the moon-white sachet, and the wardrobe sign that Bai Xiunv would recognize wrongly.In fact, Bai Xiunv's first target was not Li Xiunv but Shi Niang, but she met Ba Niang who broke up with Shi Niang on the surface and secretly communicated with Shi Niang.

Ba Niang reminded Shi Niang to be careful of Bai Ling and Li Xiunv, and Shi Niang came up with the idea of ​​putting incense on the clothes.The purpose is to prevent the show girls from being poisoned.Unexpectedly, Li Xiunv chose to steal Shi Niang's clothes and cut them into pieces.She was also afraid that Shi Niang would find out that the clothes had been stolen and prepare new ones in advance, so she hid the broken clothes in her closet.

As for the signboard on the closet that was deliberately replaced, and the sachet in the pillow, I'm afraid it was Ba Niang's handwriting.Otherwise, with Bai Ling's temperament, how could he mistake the wardrobe.

It's just that time is urgent, Ba Niang has no time to do more planning, and there is no way to finish it cleanly, so she only glanced at the wardrobe sign before leaving.Unexpectedly, Eighth Sister eliminated two powerful opponents without compromising, and Ten Niang was secretly relieved.

It can be regarded as Bai Xiunv's carelessness. Before the re-election, she was scolded bloody by her master for her loss in vain. This is a later story.

(End of this chapter)