Mrs.
Lin did not despise Meng Xinran because of her identity, she looked at Meng Xinran lovingly, and said softly: "Today's royal palace banquet, the girl will follow me."
This is my granddaughter Sisi, who happens to be a companion with Miss Meng. ”Meng Xinran hadn't seen her grandmother for a long time, and her mood had not calmed down, she was afraid that her words would tremble, so she only nodded and covered up the past.Qing Shui wanted to go with him, but was left behind by Shen Zizhi.Although she stayed by Chu Jingqi's side, she was grateful to Shen Zizhi, if it weren't for Shen Mansion, she wouldn't be where she is today.The carriage of the Hou Mansion carried the three of them to the palace together.When she got into the car, Mrs.
Lin closed her eyes and recuperated and stopped talking.Lin Sisi sat obediently on the side, glancing at Meng Xinran from time to time.The carriage stopped, and the curtain opened.The three men were helped out of the carriage.There are already several sedan chairs parked in front of the palace gate, and there are several eunuchs and palace maids waiting at the gate.Seeing Mrs.
Lin, the eunuch and the palace maid who were hiding in the door to avoid the cold hurriedly greeted her."
Mrs.
Lin, please come here."
The little eunuch led the way in front, but his eyes glanced at Meng Xinran several times.Meng Xinran pretended not to see it, his back was straight, and he didn't squint, but his palm was already sweating.This is not the same as the last time I was suddenly invited into the palace.Emperor Dingyuan personally issued an edict, which justifiably wanted Meng Xinran to retreat in spite of the difficulties, which made her at a loss.The ladies and ladies were arranged in the harem Qiulai Palace.There were already many official wives and young ladies in the hall, and when Meng Xinran entered the door, there were whispers inside, and the young lady and the lady were talking in a low voice.However, when she stepped into the door, the voices in the hall disappeared in an instant, and the eyes fell on her with curiosity or disdain or disdain or indifference.Mrs.
Lin glanced at it lightly, stretched out her hand to hold Meng Xinran's wrist, and said to her, "Xinran, follow me." ”Mrs.
Lin's voice was not loud, but it was heard clearly by the people present.They hurriedly looked away and began to talk again, but their voices were quieter than they were, and their eyes became evasive, and they only dared to sneak a glance when they were unprepared.The Lin family is different from ordinary official families, although they fade out of the court, but in front of the royal family, the Lin family can not ask for favor from the minister in a lifetime.Meng Xinran whispered gratitude to Mrs.
Lin: "Thank you, madam." ”Mrs.
Lin patted her hand and smiled.If it weren't for Shen Zizhi's request, she wouldn't have wanted to wade into this troubled water, but the moment she saw Meng Xinran in the Shen Mansion, she suddenly changed her mind, and this child reminded her of her niece Ru'er, and also remembered her daughter who died early.It's no wonder that Shen Zizhi will be interested in her, after all, it is too similar.If it weren't for the wrong appearance, I'm afraid even she would recognize the wrong person.The eyes around her have not been broken, and Mrs.
Lin naturally saw it in her eyes, she turned her head to Meng Xinran and said, "Don't care." ”Meng Xinran nodded, trying to suppress all the discomfort in his heart.After waiting for about a stick of incense, the ladies in the harem entered one after another.Due to the early death of Emperor Dingyuan's empress, Emperor Dingyuan mourned his deceased wife and did not establish a queen.Therefore, the harem has been left ownerless for a long time, and Emperor Dingyuan let the three noble concubines take charge of the harem together.The three concubines tied at the top are Li Guifei, Rong Guifei, and Xian Guifei.Below, other concubines sat according to rank.Meng Xinran raised his eyes to look, but found that there was an empty seat in the middle of the three concubines.Before she could be confused, there was already a report outside: "The eldest princess has arrived-" At the entrance of the Qiulai Palace, Chu Jingrong was late.Meng Xinran's pupils shrank suddenly, and her eyes were firmly fixed on Chu Jingrong.Chu Jingrong swept by her inadvertently, her eyes were slightly dark, and the fingers held in front of her lower abdomen were unconsciously forced, and the armor cover was deeply embedded in the flesh, bringing out a bloodshot.However, Chu Jingrong seemed to be unconscious, and calmly raised the stairs up.Chu Jingrong will always be a special case of the royal family.When the three concubines saw her, they were about to salute, her face was cold, and then she spoke: "Open the table." ”Meng Xinran thought that this must be a Hongmen banquet, but when the banquet was almost over, nothing else happened.I couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief in my heart.Sitting on the cushion all the time, her calves were also a little itchy, she said to Mrs.
Lin, and then got up and quietly walked out of the Qiu Lai Palace.Chu Jingqi above had been paying attention to Meng Xinran, and when he saw her going out at this moment, his eyes signaled to Rou'er.Rou'er understood, took advantage of people's inattention, and also went out.After walking out for a while, Meng Xinran felt a little distended in his lower abdomen.I drank a few more glasses of wine at the banquet, but now I am a little embarrassed.I was trying to find a palace to solve it, but I didn't want to be stopped by someone.Meng Xinran turned his head, but there was a black hole in front of him.A black sack was placed on her head, and several eunuchs looked around cautiously, carrying people in the direction of the cold palace.Chapter 59 059 Lantern Festival Palace Banquet, all the people who came were people with status and status, and Emperor Dingyuan specially issued an order to ask the palace guards to strengthen vigilance and patrols to ensure the safety of all adults and ladies.But there is always a gap in Baimi, and in some remote or deserted cold palaces, there are few guards.Guarding the door are often the palace people who have been sent down or are not favored.It was unexpectedly cold at night, and a small eunuch with a person on his shoulder sneaked into a deserted cold palace.Meng Xinran's hands were tied, a sack was put on his head, and it was pitch black in front of him, and he couldn't see anything.The body was carried up, and the abdomen was clumped against the protruding bones below, and it was unbearable as he walked.Entering the cold palace, the temperature was obviously colder than outside, not only did the little eunuch shiver with cold, but even Meng Xinran couldn't help but shiver.The little eunuch was so tired that he was out of breath, and with a flick of his hand, he threw Meng Xinran to the ground."
Hmm!"
Her back slammed to the ground, and there was immediately a dull pain, and the coolness on the floor penetrated through the heavy clothes and went straight into her body, and the two feelings intertwined, making her can't help but exhale in pain.The little eunuch who put the person down looked a little strange, his back was stiff, and the skin on his hands was deeply wrinkled, but his face looked extremely young.When his breathing calmed down, the little eunuch closed the door of the cold palace, and the inside instantly became pitch black.The hood was rudely removed, and the rough fabric rubbed against his face, turning red.Meng Xinran narrowed her eyes slightly, looked at the person in the dark, gritted her teeth and asked, "Who are you?"
”"Whew-" With a sound, the firelight lit up, and a strange and young face appeared in Meng Xinran's sight.The eunuch took a step forward, stretched out his hand and handed over the candle flame, and saw Meng Xinran's appearance clearly, the eunuch smiled, his voice was as rough as sand, and he looked old: "It doesn't matter who I am, the important thing is that you have to give your life here today." ”Meng Xinran was horrified by him, and said in a trembling voice: "I have no grievances with you, why do you want to take my life?"
”The eunuch smiled: "Of course you offended people."
Although I don't know you, but in this palace, if you want to climb up, you have to pay a price, and you are the price I need to pay.It's just a life, and it's worth it for my wealth in the future!
”Seeing the eunuch getting closer and closer, Meng Xinran was frightened, and hurriedly said, "You can't kill me, my life is worth more than you think." ”The eunuch really stopped, and looked suspicious: "What do you mean?"
”Meng Xinran suppressed the panic in her heart, planning to delay time, she disappeared for so long, presumably Mrs.
Lin would notice something, she must wait for someone to save her.Facing the eunuch who was obviously hesitant, Meng Xinran said: "I have a relationship with the prince of Chu in the current dynasty, and the prince is the emperor's most beloved brother, if you let me go, I will definitely say a few good words for you in front of the prince, the prince is happy, maybe he will mention it in front of the emperor, and then you will soar?"
”The eunuch hesitated, thinking about Meng Xinran's words.Meng Xinran was overjoyed in her heart, and just wanted to persuade a few more words, but the eunuch suddenly smiled, and smiled ill-intentionedly: "I have to say, I am very moved by your thoughts, but, Miss Meng, you don't know, your friendship with the prince can only kill me."
Who knows what you will say to the prince after you leave?
Well, maybe it's not for me, but for my life. ”Meng Xinran saw that he seemed to have made a certain determination, and couldn't help but be really scared, and said: "I'm not a person who doesn't believe in my word, as long as you let me go, I will definitely .......""
No more sure."
The eunuch shook his head regretfully, "You have the support of the prince, and I also have a master to be loyal to."
The Tao is not the same, girl, I will decide your life. ”After speaking, the eunuch suddenly took out a dagger in his hand.Meng Xinran's pupils shrank, and he said, "You wait!"
”The eunuch said impatiently: "What else do you want to say?"
”Meng Xinran said: "Even if you kill me, I'm afraid it will be difficult to escape."
I have been away from the banquet for a long time, and Madame Lin, who came with me, will surely find out that I am missing, and you will probably not be able to escape by then. ”The eunuch sneered and said, "Of course I'm prepared, and I won't be stupid enough to let people find out." ”As he spoke, he took out a few pieces of jewelry from his body, threw them on Meng Xinran's body, and said, "Miss Meng, do you know that stealing from the palace is a big crime?"
”The other party obviously came prepared, and even her charges had already been arranged.The eunuch didn't say anything more, and approached Meng Xinran with a dagger.Just as the sword was about to touch her, Meng Xinran's eyes suddenly widened and he looked behind the eunuch in disbelief.The eunuch was inexplicably flustered by her eyes, and turned around in a panic, and saw the county lord Chu Huaiyu standing in the shadows behind him with a gloomy face.The eunuch's hand trembled, the dagger fell to the ground with a clatter, his voice trembled, and he knelt down in panic: "County, county lord?
”Chu Huaiyu slowly stepped forward, and a face appeared in the darkness: "Grandpa Zhang, what are you doing here?"
”Gonggong Zhang didn't expect that he would be recognized by Chu Huaiyu at once, and he was even more flustered, but he still didn't forget to quibble: "County lord, what are you talking about, the slave is not surnamed Zhang, I'm afraid you made a mistake." ”Chu Huaiyu snorted and mocked, "Mistaken?
Aren't you the father-in-law Zhang Zhen who served by my mother's side?
Why, after changing your face, you can't even remember what your last name is?
”Father-in-law Zhang was in a cold sweat, and he wanted to refute but couldn't speak.Chu Huaiyu looked at Meng Xinran coldly, moved away again, seemed to be surprised, and said to Father-in-law Zhang: "Father-in-law, don't pretend in front of me, is my mother asking you to come?"
”Father-in-law Zhang's face turned pale, and he didn't dare to say yes, nor did he dare to say no.Meng Xin was taken aback, the mastermind behind the scenes was Chu Jingrong?
But what is going on with Chu Huaiyu's appearance now?"
If you don't say it, I know."
Chu Huaiyu said in disgust, "My mother is crazy all day long, and it's not strange for a madman to do anything." ”The rebellious words were particularly smooth, and Father-in-law Zhang was so frightened that he was scared out of half his life.He had been serving by Chu Jingrong's side before he was sent down, and he saw the relationship between the mother and daughter clearly.The eldest princess and the county lord didn't look like a mother and daughter at all, but more like a pair of strangers.Although the county lord has been coming to ask for peace in the morning and dusk, the eldest princess is very annoyed and doesn't even want to look at her daughter.Sometimes his emotions are unstable, and he will even beat the county lord.The county lord respects the eldest princess on his face, but who doesn't know that he likes to come the other way around.Yang and yin are the favorite things of this county lord.Gonggong Zhang was annoyed that he was too careless, but now his life was still at stake, he hurriedly kowtowed and begged for mercy: "County master, the slave is also acting on orders, please raise your noble hand." ”Chu Huaiyu looked at him: "Father-in-law Zhang, you are also an old man, don't you know that raising your noble hand will not work for me here?"
”She bent down and whispered in Grandpa Zhang's ear, "Especially when you are ordered, if you follow her orders, I will take your life." ”Father-in-law Zhang's hands and feet were weak, how could he not know that Chu Huaiyu, who was the county lord, had exactly the same blood in his body as Chu Jingrong, and both of them were crazy people, but one was exposed and the other was introverted."
County Lord, I, I'm just a small minion, the master's request is not daring, besides, you, you also know that there have been countless people buried in the Litang Courtyard, slaves, slaves just want to save their lives.""
I know."
Chu Huaiyu said lightly, "You don't need to say how many people are buried in the Litang Courtyard, even in other palaces, there are also many who died at her hands."
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But Grandpa Zhang, I ruined your business, do you think my mother will let me go?
”Father-in-law Zhang was stunned, beads of sweat fell from his forehead, and he stumbled and said, "County, county lord, you, what do you mean?"
”"What do you mean?"
Chu Huaiyu finally smiled, but the words that came out of his mouth were very infiltrating, "Of course I still want you to die, if you die, no one will know that I have appeared, and she will not punish me, just treat you dog eat dog, dead people." ”Father-in-law Zhang was desperate in his heart, but Meng Xinran felt that he had listened to and watched a big show.She was half-lying motionless on the ground, not even daring to amplify her breathing.But Gonggong Zhang was obviously flustered, so he thought of her, and crawled over and kowtowed to Meng Xinran, "Miss Meng, you have a lot, please save me." ”Chu Huaiyu looked at it coldly and said disdainfully: "She can't protect herself, how can she save you?"
”Gonggong Zhang had no master, full of wanting to save his life, he turned around and crawled to Chu Huaiyu on his knees, and said incoherently: "County master, slave, the slave knows that you are not doing well, and the slave knows the secret of the eldest princess, please, please be merciful, the slave will definitely know the kindness and tell you everything you know." ”Chu Huaiyu's eyes lit up, and he said in a deep voice: "What secret?"
”Gonggong Zhang thought that he had moved Chu Huaiyu, and he was overjoyed at the moment, and said everything he knew: "The reason why the eldest princess doesn't like you is because you are not the child of Lord Shen, but the child of the prince of Anguo.The eldest princess hated An Shizi since before the wedding, so much so that when you were born, even you hated it together.The eldest princess only has Lord Shen in her heart, and all women who are close to Lord Shen will be eliminated by the eldest princess.The slave has no choice, if he doesn't kill Miss Meng, he will die as a slave, and the slave has to do this in order to save his life. ”It seems that the secret hidden in the depths of the dense fog all year round suddenly revealed a corner, attracting Chu Huaiyu to explore and dig out all the truths she has been looking for for many years.Chu Huaiyu grabbed Gonggong Zhang's collar and forced him: "Lord Shen?
Which Lord Shen?
”Gonggong Zhang trembled and said, "Shen Xiang, Shen knows Lord Shen." ”As soon as the words came out, Chu Huaiyu and Meng Xinran were stunned.Chapter 60 060 Chu Huaiyu put his hand on his hand and said fiercely: "What is the relationship between Shen Zizhi and my mother?"
”Father-in-law Zhang seemed to see a glimmer of hope in despair, his eyes lit up, and he said: "The eldest princess has liked Lord Shen since she was a child, but Lord Shen and Miss Lin of Hou Lin's family at that time were in love, and Lord Shen just regarded the eldest princess as a brother and sister.The princess has been favored since she was a child, and she is the pearl of the former emperor, and for the first time she hit a wall in love, she didn't turn a corner, and she fell into it, so that she fell deeper and deeper.Later, a major event happened in the palace, and no one knew what it was, but many palace people disappeared in the palace for no reason, and the princess was also married to An Shizi at that time.Although the princess is married to An Shizi, she is not happy, and she has always remembered Lord Shen in her heart.Even after you are born, the princess still thinks of Lord Shen. ”Chu Huaiyu's eyes became colder and colder, but what was even colder was her heart.She knew that she was not liked by Chu Jingrong, but she didn't expect that the reason for her dislike was that she was not the child of the person she loved.She has never enjoyed the love of a father and a mother in her life.Her father died before she was born, and her mother was the same as not.In the huge palace, no one has ever cared about her!
How innocent she is!
Not only Chu Huaiyu was shocked, but Meng Xinran obviously couldn't come back to his senses.Darkly, she seems to have touched on something that has been overlooked.She remembered that when she was a child, every time she talked about the palace, her father looked evasive and guilty, especially when she was bullied by Chu Huaiyu and wanted her father to help her vent, but every time, Shen Zizhi appeased her, and then showed that the county lord was not better than her in the palace.The young Shen Ru was ignorant, and didn't understand what Shen Zizhi meant by this.It wasn't until she fought with Chu Huaiyu later that she understood that the royal life was not as comfortable and happy as ordinary people.At this moment, when she heard Father-in-law Zhang's words, she realized that Shen Zizhi was hiding her guilt for Chu Huaiyu in her deep sigh after saying that sentence.She didn't know where this apology came from, but now it seems that it is obviously related to Chu Jingrong, Shen Zizhi and Lin Qi'an."
Why doesn't she like my father?
Why doesn't she like me even with her?
”Chu Huaiyu roared, "What's wrong with me?!"
”Gonggong Zhang trembled: "This, this, the slave doesn't know, you can ask the emperor or Lord Shen, what happened in the palace back then, everyone who knew was killed by the first emperor's staff, and only the emperor and Lord Shen understood the cause and effect." ”"I don't believe it."
Chu Huaiyu seemed to be immersed in his thoughts, his eyes were red, and he muttered, "I don't believe it."
If you don't love it, why should you marry my father?
Grandpa Huang spoiled her so much, he would definitely not agree. ”Chu Huaiyu's mood was wrong, and Gonggong Zhang began to panic again, and hurriedly said: "County master, what the slave said is true, there is no half-truth." ”"I ask you!"
Chu Huaiyu clenched his hands and asked him, "Shen Zizhi has a little love for my mother?"
Otherwise, why did he get married, and my mother still remembered him, was he in love with Lin Qi'an on his face, and he was busy talking about love with my mother behind his back?
”Meng Xinran also turned up a monstrous wave in her heart, and looked at Gonggong Zhang with a heart.Gonggong Zhang shook his head: "Lord Shen is clean and self-conscious, and he has never had ambiguous feelings for the princess, but the princess has always embarrassed Mrs.
Shen because of Lord Shen."
After Lord Shen got married, he didn't even come to the palace and stayed at home with Mrs.
Shen.But the slave heard about ......"
Father-in-law Zhang frowned and thought carefully.Chu Huaiyu said eagerly: "But what?
Say it quickly!
”Zhang Gong said fairly: "However, a month before Mrs.
Shen gave birth, Lord Shen was sent out by the emperor and was not in the Shen Mansion.In order to appease Lord Shen, the emperor specially brought Mrs.
Shen into the palace to take care of her, but she didn't expect that on the eve of Lord Shen's return, Mrs.
Shen suddenly gave birth.Mrs.
Shen had a difficult birth when she gave birth to Miss Shen and passed away that night.The slave heard that before Mrs.
Shen gave birth prematurely, she happened to meet the county lord. ”Father-in-law Zhang said as he spoke, and the words behind him lowered.Chu Huaiyu was stunned, a little confused: "Have I encountered it?"
”Gonggong Zhang nodded: "County Lord, you were still young at that time, you had just learned to walk, and you met Mrs.
Shen in the Imperial Garden, Mrs.
Shen invited you to eat a piece of snack, and you also gave your purse to Mrs.
Shen." ”Looking at Chu Huaiyu's tightly knit brows, Gonggong Zhang said again: "You were young at that time, and it is normal that you don't remember." ”Chu Huaiyu came back to his senses: "What does this have to do with me?"
”Father-in-law Zhang snorted for a moment and whispered: "Originally, the princess was not so indifferent to the county lord, and she would hug you when she was young, but on that day, the princess knew that you and Mrs.
Shen were having a good time, and her eyes changed when she looked at you."
Even, even the palace people privately rumored that Mrs.
Shen was born prematurely, which is inseparable from your purse. ”Pouch?
Chu Huaiyu racked his brains, and he couldn't remember this when he was a child.In her impression, since she was sensible, Chu Jingrong had never given her a good face, and her gaze was cold, as if she was just a tool.Meng Xinran was on the side, but he was angry.It turned out that not only her death had something to do with Chu Jingrong, but she even killed her mother.But she still couldn't understand why her father didn't make a move on her since Chu Jingrong had harmed her mother, and remained silent when Chu Jingqi asked him that day.After thinking about it, Meng Xinran felt that the beginning of everything was related to the royal secret that was not covered up in Grandpa Zhang's words.It seems that all the starting points began at that time, changing the life paths of several people.But the only people who knew about this matter were the emperor and his father.Meng happily lowered his eyelids and thought slowly."
County master, the slave told you everything he knew."
Gonggong Zhang's face was sincere, hoping that Chu Huaiyu would be gracious and spare his life.It is said that the authorities are confused, and the bystanders are clear, and this Zhang Gonggong obviously did not realize his situation.Meng Xinran understood from the side that Chu Huaiyu would not let him go, especially after he knew so many things, and even more, I am afraid that even she will not be able to escape Chu Huaiyu's hands.Chu Huaiyu let go of his hand, patted the non-existent dust above, stood up, and said slowly: "Let you go?"
Wow. ”Father-in-law Zhang was overjoyed and grateful: "Thank you, thank you, thank you." ”"Don't rush to thank you just yet."
Chu Huaiyu's loss of control was only for a moment, and at this moment she became the original indifferent appearance again.Father-in-law Zhang looked up at her in bewilderment.Chu Huaiyu beckoned to him and said, "Come here, I have something to tell you." ”Gonggong Zhang did not doubt him, and stood up and stood respectfully in front of Chu Huaiyu.Then, Meng Xinran, who was half-lying on the ground, clearly saw Chu Huaiyu smiling faintly at Gonggong Zhang, and the dagger that fell to the ground fell into her hand at some point.The slender jade hand was sent forward, and the sharp dagger sank into Grandpa Zhang's body, and the red blood flowed on the dagger like a stream, converging into blood droplets, and finally fell to the ground.Father-in-law Zhang was incredulous, slowly lowered his head, and saw the dagger in his abdomen.Chu Huaiyu exerted his strength again, and the dagger stabbed it in again."
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Shire, Lord."
In the end, Father-in-law Zhang only had time to shout these two words, and then he was silent and did not blink an eye.After dealing with Gonggong Zhang, Chu Huaiyu came over with a dagger: "Now it's your turn." ”Meng Xinran thought that Chu Huaiyu would kill her because she knew the royal secret, but unexpectedly, Chu Huaiyu turned around and cut the rope on her hand.Meng looked at her happily.She didn't believe that Chu Huaiyu would be so kind to let her go.Sure enough, in the next second, Chu Huaiyu stuffed the dagger in his hand into her hand.The movements in his hands are gentle, but they contain a meaning that cannot be refused."
You have this dagger."
Chu Huaiyu said lightly, "You should know what to do."
Don't worry, I won't really let you die. ”After a pause, she threatened, "But if you don't agree, you'll end up like him."
Do you understand?
”Meng Xinran's hand didn't move, and she said, "County Lord, paper can't hold the fire." ”Chu Huaiyu's face changed instantly."
You!"
She was about to reprimand her, but suddenly it became noisy outside.The lights were lit outside, shining all the figures on the windows in the cold palace.Chu Huaiyu secretly said that it was not good, and immediately threw the dagger at Meng Xinran's feet, and ripped his clothes and hair accessories, with a panicked look on his face.Meng Xinran was amazed by Chu Huaiyu's changing face.However, in the next moment, the door of the cold palace was pushed open, and the lights illuminated the palace, revealing all the faces of all the people inside, along with the corpses, daggers, and jewels on the ground.Seeing the corpse of the eunuch in the palace, the crowd at the door couldn't recognize it and gasped.Seeing Meng Xinran standing inside, and Chu Huaiyu, who was half-kneeling on the ground with messy clothes and a miserable white face, he was not only shocked."
What's the matter with you guys?"
Emperor Dingyuan stood in the center, his face calm, full of anger, "I dare to commit murder in my palace, I am bold!"
”Meng Xinran saw Emperor Dingyuan, and hurriedly knelt down and saluted: "The people's daughter Meng Xinran has seen the emperor, long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live." ”"Niece Huaiyu has seen Uncle Huang."
Chu Huaiyu's face was white at the moment, and he no longer had the cold-bloodedness and decisiveness when he had just killed, and he became weak.Emperor Dingyuan's eyes were heavy and he did not make a sound.He was followed by three noble concubines, the eldest princess Chu Jingrong, Mrs.
Lin and Lin Sisi, but Chu Jingqi was nowhere to be seen.Concubine Li Guifei saw the corpse of the eunuch inside, covered her mouth, and said half-scared and half-playful, "I can't imagine that a girl from the countryside is so bold, not only running around in the palace, but also daring to kill." ”Emperor Dingyuan was already dissatisfied with Meng Xinran, and Concubine Li's words undoubtedly added fuel to the fire, and he looked down on Meng Xinran even more.Meng Xinran turned white and wanted to explain: "The folk girl didn't kill anyone. ”"Did I let you speak?"
Emperor Dingyuan said angrily, "There are no rules!
”Meng Xinran's body stiffened, lowered his head, and pursed his lips.Chapter 61 061 There was silence in the cold palace, and only the sound of Emperor Dingyuan's heavy breathing could be heard because of his anger.Chu Jingrong glanced in the direction of Emperor Dingyuan."
Huaiyu?
Why are you here?
”Emperor Dingyuan had the intention to snub Meng Xinran, and naturally softened his tone towards Chu Huaiyu.Chu Huaiyu raised her head, there seemed to be tears on her plain white little face, and there was still panic in her eyes that couldn't be hidden, she glanced in the direction of Meng Xinran, gritted her teeth, and said: "I stayed too stuffy in the banquet hall, just like coming out to disperse the wind, I didn't expect to see Miss Meng and a father-in-law coming over here, I was curious for a while, so I followed, I didn't expect it, ......I didn't expect it" Chu Huaiyu finally trembled slightly, and even his voice began to tremble."
What didn't you expect?"
Emperor Dingyuan said, "Huaiyu, don't be afraid, say it and I will make the decision for you." ”Chu Huaiyu nodded and continued: "Later, Miss Meng and this father-in-law got into a fight, and as soon as Miss Meng missed, she killed someone. ”Meng Xinran knew that something bad was going to happen when she heard Chu Huaiyu say it, although she didn't kill her, she wouldn't let her have a good time easily.I just didn't expect Chu Huaiyu to come to the bottom of the kettle in front of Emperor Dingyuan to borrow a knife to kill people, and put all the blame on her.Meng Xinran wanted to defend himself, but when he looked up, he saw Chu Jingrong's gaze shooting like a knife.When the words reached the mouth, they suddenly stomped in the throat when they met Chu Jingrong's sight.Thinking of the words of Father-in-law Zhang, Meng Xinran hated Chu Jingrong incomparably.She remembered what Chu Jingrong had said in front of her, all the people had to be removed, and in the garden behind the Shen Mansion, there were countless white bones buried.If she was still a little skeptical before, then Grandpa Zhang's words undoubtedly proved her guess.Her eyes were clear, and she looked at Chu Jingrong without backing down.Chu Jingrong was stunned for a moment, and the anger between her eyebrows suddenly rose."
Meng Xinran, is what Huaiyu said the truth?"
Emperor Dingyuan finally turned his head, "You killed the people in the palace?"
”Meng Xinran looked at Emperor Dingyuan without humility or arrogance, and said calmly: "I didn't kill people. ”Emperor Dingyuan frowned: "Who else could you kill if you didn't kill you?"
It is impossible for Huaiyu to kill people, there is no one else here except you, you are delusional and quibble. ”Meng Xinran still said: "Back to the emperor, but the person was not killed by the people's daughter."
And what the county lord said was not right. ”She turned her head to look at Chu Huaiyu.Chu Huaiyu took advantage of the unpreparedness of people to squint, fierce and threatening.Meng Xinran's expression was cold, and she said: "The people's daughter didn't pull and pull with this father-in-law at all, and she didn't come to the cold palace voluntarily, but was tied up by this father-in-law.As for killing, the folk girl has never done it.The folk girl wanted to ask the county lord more, if you saw me kill someone, why did you still run to me, the murderer, instead of reporting the news?
”Chu Huaiyu's face stiffened, a little unnatural.Emperor Dingyuan didn't speak, but Concubine Li, who was beside her, spoke first: "What's there to suspect about this, the cold palace is remote, Huaiyu is afraid that she is worried about your safety and wants to take you out."
Na Cheng thought that she was not helping an obedient sheep, but a wolf in sheep's clothing, and let her see you killing, she didn't have time to leave, so she was naturally still in front of you.And you, you must have heard that the emperor was coming, so it's hard to start again. ”"Concubine Li, if this king didn't guess wrong, you weren't there at the time."
Chu Jingqi's voice sounded from behind.The crowd at the door spontaneously dispersed, and Chu Jingqi and Shen Zizhi walked in together.Seeing Meng Xinran kneeling on the ground, Chu Jingqi frowned involuntarily, and walked towards her without thinking about it.Emperor Dingyuan saw that his younger brother didn't even look at him, so he walked directly to Meng Xinran, and was immediately furious: "You bring me over!"
”Chu Jingqi turned a deaf ear, walked straight to Meng Xinran's side, bent down and helped the person up.Emperor Dingyuan was almost mad, pointed at Meng Xinran, and asked Chu Jingqi angrily: "I ask you, do you have to be her today?"
”Chu Jingqi said succinctly: "Yes." ”"It's the other way around, it's the other way around!"
Emperor Dingyuan was so angry that his face turned red.During the palace banquet, Emperor Dingyuan had an unhappy quarrel with Chu Jingqi, and the reason was Meng Xinran.Emperor Dingyuan originally wanted to take advantage of the palace banquet and finalize Chu Jingqi's marriage in front of the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military ministers.He thought beautifully, and thought that Chu Jingqi would at least acquiesce in front of everyone for the identity of the prince, but the actual result was that Chu Jingqi refused on the spot, and claimed that Meng Xinran had to be.This was undoubtedly a slap in the face of Emperor Dingyuan.Emperor Dingyuan's marriage awkwardly stopped at Chu Jingqi's unhesitant refusal.The ministers of the court and the central government all buried their heads and did not dare to squeak, but Emperor Dingyuan felt that he had lost his face in front of everyone, and he was so angry that he didn't want to see his own brother.Now, in front of another group of people, Chu Jingqi actually refuted his face on the spot for this woman, which made Emperor Dingyuan tremble with anger.There was tension between Emperor Dingyuan and Chu Jingqi, and no one was willing to take half a step back.Shen Zizhi suddenly opened his mouth and said, "Please calm the emperor's anger."
The minister saw that there was something strange in this matter, so it was better to ask the county lord and Meng Xinran to describe the situation at that time in detail, so that the emperor could have a judgment. ”Shen Zizhi's voice made Emperor Dingyuan's anger drop a little, he swept around the people who were pregnant with their hearts, nodded, and said, "Okay." ”Shen Zizhi said to Chu Huaiyu: "The minister is brave, I want to ask the county lord, but do you hear why Miss Meng has a dispute with this father-in-law?"
”Chu Huaiyu twisted her eyebrows and thought for a while, and said, "I saw that Miss Meng and her father-in-law were dragging a string of jewelry together in their hands, and Miss Meng couldn't snatch her father-in-law, so she took out a knife." ”She stretched out her hand and pointed at Meng Xin, only to see a pile of glittering jewelry scattered on the ground.At this time, everyone's eyes were wrong when they looked at Meng Xinran, and even Mrs.
Lin behind her was uncomfortable.But Shen Zizhi looked indifferent, turned to Meng Xinran's side, and asked, "Miss Meng, what do you have to say?"
”Meng Xinran leaned on Chu Jingqi's side.Chu Jingqi hugged her, lowered his head and said in her ear, "Don't be afraid, there is me." ”Meng Xinran's violently beating heart suddenly calmed down, and she looked around, glanced at Shen Zizhi and Emperor Dingyuan, and finally landed on Chu Jingrong's face, who was gloomy.The secrets of the previous generation have been hidden in the deep palace, and if no one breaks them, will they always be buried in it, and there will never be a day.