To be honest, seeing Meng Ruxue appearing suddenly, Meng Fuying was really taken aback. Meng Ruxue's sudden appearance in the palace at this time really surprised her.
"Xue'er pays respects to the Queen Mother." Meng Ruxue greeted the Queen Mother with a chuckle as soon as she entered.
"Well, why did you come here suddenly." The queen mother responded, and then asked directly. Obviously, Meng Ruxue's appearance was also extremely unexpected.
Since the empress was thrown into the cold palace and Xuanyuan Ye chose Meng Fuying, Meng Ruxue rarely entered the palace.
"Xue'er heard that her sister is back, and because she misses her in her heart, she wants to visit her in the Yi Wang Mansion several times, but every time she is told that her sister is with the Queen Mother, because Xue'er really misses her, So I went to the palace to have a look, and asked the Queen Mother to forgive Xue Er's recklessness."
Meng Ruxue's words were extremely reasonable. When she looked at Meng Fuying, she also had a small smile on her face, and there was obvious concern in her eyes.
Pretending, really good at pretending, but Meng Fuying sneered secretly in her heart, secretly, this woman hired a killer to kill her, and she can still pretend to be such a sisterly love, it's really amazing.
Meng Fuying didn't even look at her more, for fear that if she did, she would spit it out in disgust.
"Oh, so that's how it is." The Queen Mother didn't like her too much, so her voice was light, without much emotion.
Meng Ruxue pretended again, acted again, and was a little embarrassed at the moment, just about to say something again, but at this moment, Concubine Rou walked in.
When Concubine Rou saw her, she was extremely happy and enthusiastic, "Why did Xueer come here suddenly?"
It should be said that Concubine Rou has always liked Meng Ruxue very much. In the past, she has always been very kind to Meng Ruxue, treating her like a daughter-in-law. However, she did not expect that Xuanyuan Ye did not choose Meng Ruxue Snow.
"Xue'er to Concubine Rou." Meng Ruxue greeted Concubine Rou obediently.
"En." Concubine Rou looked at Meng Ruxue with an undisguised satisfaction on her face, and asked softly, "Are you here to see Fu'er?"
"Hui Rou Concubine, Xueer is here to see Sister Fuer." Meng Ruxue replied extremely respectfully.
"En, you came at the right time, and I also helped Bengong persuade Fu'er to return to Yi Wang's mansion earlier." Concubine Rou's face sank slightly, and when she looked at Meng Fuying, she became a little more obvious. dissatisfied.
Meng Ruxue is a smart person. As soon as Concubine Rou said this, she naturally understood, but she was also very measured, she didn't ask too many questions, and just replied softly, "Yes."
Her attitude made Concubine Rou even more satisfied. She looked at Meng Ruxue with a bit of pity in her eyes. It seemed that she was pitying that when Xuanyuanye was choosing a concubine that day, how could such a thing happen?
Otherwise, Meng Ruxue would be Xuanyuanye's princess.
"Empress Dowager, the emperor just said that the courtiers and concubines have done religious affairs, except for bad luck, so tonight, we will hold a family banquet in Rouxin Palace to have fun and cheer." Concubine Rou looked at the Queen Mother and said softly.
"En, that's fine." Hearing what she said, the Empress Dowager nodded slightly in agreement. The emperor has always been extremely partial to Concubine Rou, and this is normal.
"Fu'er remember to go early, and help my concubine make arrangements." Concubine Rou looked at Meng Fuying and made a special confession, as if she was afraid that Meng Fuying would not go.
"Yes, Fu'er knows." Since Concubine Rou said so, Meng Fuying naturally couldn't refuse.
"Since Xue'er is also in the palace, let's go to Rouxin Palace later, I haven't seen you dance for a long time." Concubine Rou then turned to Meng Ruxue and said with a chuckle.
Just now she said it was a family banquet, but now she let Meng Ruxue go, her meaning is too obvious.
It seems that Meng Ruxue is too cruel to be Xuanyuanye's princess.
The Empress Dowager's face darkened slightly, and she was about to say something, but Meng Fuying gave the Empress Dowager a sneaky look and stopped her.
Meng Fuying originally suspected that Meng Ruxue's purpose for coming today was not pure, so it seems that Meng Ruxue's appearance today is not accidental.
Otherwise, Concubine Rou would not have met her by such a coincidence. Moreover, Concubine Rou did not shy away from inviting Meng Ruxue to the family banquet.
After all, the banquet was held in Rouxin Palace. Since Concubine Rou invited her, why should she stop it? She wanted to see what they wanted to play.
The queen mother immediately understood what she meant, and didn't say anything more.
Because Concubine Rou was reminded again, Meng Fuying could only go there earlier to help arrange some scattered things.
"Fu'er, Ye'er will come later, you, don't be awkward, and go back with Ye'er tonight." Concubine Rou urged her earnestly, with a bit of helplessness in her voice.
Because the banquet was held in the Rouxin Palace, and Concubine Rou specially asked her to arrange things, and she was a junior, so she naturally had to greet her. After all, the ones who came today were either the emperor's concubine, or the prince or concubine. Moreover, she Still the youngest of the princesses.
No matter what, polite, perfunctory, people come and go, polite, hypocritical words, have to say.
Because it was in the palace, the queen mother also came, supported by Lan Mei, but this time Meng Fuying was very willing to greet her, and personally helped the queen mother sit on the seat directly above.
And just when she was helping the queen mother to go in, Xuanyuan Ye also came in, glanced at her slightly, and sat in the seat that had been arranged for him.
When Meng Fuying saw him, he had already sat down, but, whether it was a coincidence or someone's deliberate arrangement, Meng Ruxue actually sat beside him.
Originally, this family banquet was relatively casual, as long as the emperor, queen mother, and rightful lord sat in the right seats, the others below would not be too fussy.
Besides, today is too casual, even the reason is a bit far-fetched.
Meng Fuying's face darkened slightly, and his heart suddenly became a little more depressed. He clearly saw Meng Ruxue sitting there, so why did he sit down?
There was another vacant seat on Xuanyuanye's left, obviously reserved for her, but Meng Fuying still felt extremely uncomfortable.
Almost everyone came, Meng Fuying glanced at the empty seat on Xuanyuan Ye's left, but didn't go there, but sat casually in a relatively remote seat.
Concubine Rou saw Meng Fuying casually sitting in the distance, her face darkened. Here, Ye'er had reserved a seat for her specially, so she did not save face for Ye'er.
However, Concubine Rou still knew Meng Fuying's temperament, so she didn't dare to call her out, for fear of calling her, Meng Fuying refused again, and everyone was even more embarrassed at that time.
Xuanyuan Ye's complexion also darkened slightly, his eyes were looking at Meng Fuying who was sitting in the distance, and the corners of his brows were slightly frowned. What is she doing?
Isn’t that how you avoid suspicion?
"Your Highness, your tea." At this moment, Meng Ruxue brought the tea just poured by the maid to Xuanyuan Ye, and said softly.
Xuanyuan Ye was slightly stunned, and the corners of his brows frowned again, as if he had only realized now that the person sitting next to him was Meng Ruxue. To be honest, when he came in, he was only paying attention to Meng Fuying. The others, he was indeed Did not care.
"Ye'er, Xue'er was specially invited by my concubine." Seeing Xuanyuan Ye's cold face, Concubine Rou suddenly said softly, with a smile in her eyes, and her 100% love for Meng Ruxue. One hundred satisfaction.
Xuanyuan Ye's eyes flickered slightly, and then he reached out to take the tea in Meng Ruxue's hand.
The smile on Meng Ruxue's face spread wider, she moved slightly forward and said to Concubine Rou, "Thank you, Concubine Rou, Xue'er."
Her words were addressed to Concubine Rou, but her smiling eyes were looking at Xuanyuan Ye. Moreover, the way she slightly moved forward to salute Concubine Rou at this moment, in the eyes of outsiders, was like , she approached Xuanyuanye, and was talking to Xuanyuanye with a chuckle on her face.
"Xue'er's dance is my favorite in this palace. I'm afraid no one can match it in the whole world." Concubine Rou praised unabashedly, then turned to Xuanyuan Ye, and said softly, "Ye'er, what do you say?" right?"
Xuanyuan Ye narrowed his eyes slightly, but still nodded slightly.
"Concubine Rou is really flattering her. Xueer is as good as Concubine Rou said." Meng Ruxue smiled even happier.
From where Meng Fuying was sitting, it could be seen that it was Meng Ruxue, leaning slightly forward, talking to Xuanyuan Ye, who responded with a slight nod.
He felt even more depressed. Although he knew that Xuanyuanye didn't mean all of this, he didn't have to sit there. Anyway, today is not a particularly important banquet. Even if he sat casually, no one would say what.
Didn't he usually ignore other people's opinions? Today, I sat there quite satisfactorily.
Seeing Meng Ruxue looking at him with a chuckle on her face, Meng Fuying felt uncomfortable, so she casually picked up a glass of wine on the table and drank it down.
In fact, Xuanyuan Ye is sitting in the right seat in such a well-regulated manner at the moment, because he wants to be able to sit with her without arousing suspicion. When he sat down, he didn't see Meng Ruxue at all. , just deliberately vacated a seat for her.
Actually, Meng Ruxue sat down after watching him sit down.
Who would have thought that Meng Fuying sat in that remote seat.
If he stood up again now, he would definitely attract suspicion.
Seeing Meng Fuying drink a glass of wine, his eyes flickered, and he felt a little worried.
"Your Highness, Concubine Rou said that my sister has been having trouble these days, so I asked Xueer to persuade her. I must say that my sister's temper is indeed a bit stubborn, but my sister has always listened to Xueer's words the most, and Xueer will be fine. Persuade my younger sister." Meng Ruxue finally caught the opportunity to sit beside Xuanyuan Ye, so naturally she wanted to try her best to please him.
Xuanyuanye's slightly drooping eyes were a bit colder, how could he not know what Meng Ruxue did, but he didn't care about her because of the sake of Master Hou, and now he heard her words , she sneered secretly in her heart, pulled her lips slightly, and said coldly, "No need, if she doesn't want to go back, she doesn't have to go back."
Meng Ruxue was secretly happy when she heard his words, but she wished that Meng Fuying would never go back.
But he deliberately pretended to be sad, and said again, "Your Highness, my sister is still young and not very sensible. If there is anything wrong, please forgive me."
She once again worked hard to perform the drama of sisterly love.
"Hey, if Fu'er is half as sensible as you, it would be fine." Concubine Rou sighed softly when she heard Meng Ruxue's words, she made no secret of her liking for Meng Ruxue, but she was also telling Xuanyuan Ye of.
There was a slight pause in the words, and then he said with regret, "Hey, what a pity, if such a thing hadn't happened that day when the concubine was selected, maybe you would already be Ye'er's princess now."
Slightly glanced at Xuanyuan Ye with her eyes, and then sighed softly again, "I have to say, that incident wasn't a big deal at first, it was better than that, but later..." Concubine Rou stopped deliberately, but the meaning was already obvious Yes, sighed slightly, and said again, "Besides, at that time, Xue'er was probably drugged."
Xuanyuanye's hand holding the cup tightened slightly, but he didn't say anything, and there was nothing unusual on his face, but when his eyes looked at Meng Fuying without any trace, he secretly felt I'm a little worried.
"At that time, Xue'er didn't know what was going on?" Meng Ruxue's face darkened slightly, the smile on her face stagnated slightly, and her heart was filled with hatred.
At the beginning, it was obvious that Meng Fuying was going to be drugged, but for some reason, she actually drank it herself in the end. It must be the ghost of that woman.
Thinking that she could have married Xuanyuan Ye right away, it was because of that woman's tricks that ruined her life's happiness. She will never let that woman go.
"Hey. I also understand how you feel about Ye'er. I really like you too. It's a pity that Ye'er has married a concubine now, so I can't wrong you anymore." Concubine Rou saw the expression on Meng Ruxue's face. With a sad look, he sighed again in a low voice.
It is well known that Concubine Rou has always liked Meng Ruxue. In the past, Meng Ruxue often entered the palace. Although the queen is Meng Ruxue's relative, Meng Ruxue mostly stayed in the palace. Tender Heart Palace.
So, Concubine Rou's words are sincerely emotional, but now, it's just expressing emotion. It can only be said casually.
However, after Meng Ruxue heard Concubine Rou's words, a strange brilliance flashed in her eyes, and she said repeatedly, "As long as Xue'er can serve His Highness, no matter what, she won't feel wronged. "
What she said was really straightforward.
When she said this, a pair of eyes looked at Xuanyuan Ye affectionately.
Xuanyuanye didn't pay attention to their conversation at all, because his thoughts were all on Meng Fuying, but when he heard Meng Ruxue's words, he still turned his eyes quickly and looked at Meng Ruxue.
It's just that there is only obvious coldness in the eyes, but no affection at all.
Concubine Rou was stunned, with a bit of consternation evident on her face, her eyes also quickly looked at Xuanyuan Ye, watching his reaction.
The situation at this moment, in Meng Fuying's eyes, was just that. Meng Ruxue looked at Xuanyuan Ye affectionately, and Xuanyuan Ye was also staring at Meng Ruxue intently, because Xuanyuan Ye's eyes met hers. Here, it is naturally impossible for her to see the emotion in Xuanyuan Ye's eyes.
He felt a little sour in his heart. Normally, Xuanyuan Ye didn't even look at other women, but today, he looked at Meng Ruxue so straightly?
Could it be that he treats Meng Ruxue differently after all?
Thinking of this, my heart sank slightly, and I just wanted to get the wine on the table again, but the wine glass was suddenly taken away.
"Don't drink." A gentle voice sounded beside her, Xuanyuan Fan sat beside her, and took the wine in front of her.
Originally, he had been sitting opposite her all the time, but after seeing her appearance, he couldn't feel at ease after all, so he couldn't help but come over.
"I want you to take care of it." Seeing that it was him, Meng Fuying frowned slightly, Xuanyuan Fan shouldn't have come here at all at this time.
"In this kind of occasion, it's better not to get drunk." Xuanyuan Fan froze for a moment, seemed to sigh secretly, and then whispered again.
However, he also sat up slightly and distanced himself from her, for fear of causing unnecessary trouble to her.
He came here because he was worried that she would drink alcohol. After all, on such an occasion, if he got drunk and made a joke, it would be bad for her.
"Drunk?" Meng Fuying smiled slightly. How could she be drunk with this little wine? Even if she was angry, she still had a sense of proportion. Moreover, the reason why she didn't sit beside Xuanyuan Ye.
It's not entirely because of Meng Ruxue, but there is another more important reason, that is, if she sits in the seat on the left of Xuanyuan Ye, she will sit with Concubine Rou.
Her eyes glanced slightly at her left sleeve, and there was a bit of chill in the depths of her eyes.
Actually, Meng Ruxue was just a good excuse, just seeing the slight movement between Xuanyuan Ye and Meng Ruxue, felt uncomfortable, very uncomfortable.
Or, she is also jealous.
It turns out that once you care about it, you will really lose your original reason.
No wonder people say that the IQ of a woman in love is almost zero.
Concubine Ming who came late, because there was no suitable seat, saw Meng Fuying sitting in a remote place, so she sat between Xuanyuanye and Concubine Rou.
Also interrupted Meng Ruxue's confession just now, Concubine Ming suddenly intervened, naturally Concubine Rou couldn't say anything more.
When Meng Ruxue looked at Concubine Ming, there was a bit of hatred in her eyes. This woman didn't come sooner or later, but she came at this time. If Concubine Ming didn't sit down at this time, Concubine Rou might...
Xuanyuan Ye breathed a sigh of relief secretly. In fact, he was still a little worried that Concubine Rou would make such a request, especially at such an extremely sensitive time.
Fortunately, Concubine Ming appeared in a hurry.
When Concubine Rou saw Concubine Ming who sat down suddenly, a trace of dissatisfaction seemed to flash in her eyes, but she couldn't say anything, she couldn't drive Concubine Ming away, after all, Meng Fuying was already sitting elsewhere up.
When Xuanyuan Ye looked towards Meng Fuying again, he saw Xuanyuan Fan who was sitting next to her froze for a moment, and a trace of coldness, or even a little anger, quickly appeared in his eyes.
When Concubine Ming looked at Xuanyuan Fan who was sitting next to Meng Fuying, the anger in her eyes also rose rapidly, but at this moment, there was nowhere to vent her anger, so she turned to Xuanyuan Ye and said angrily, "Your Highness, please take care of yourself." My princess, don't let her seduce men everywhere."
Xuanyuan Ye's eyes suddenly sank, and the hand holding the teacup suddenly squeezed hard, and the cup in his hand suddenly cracked and shattered into pieces.
Concubine Ming opened her mouth, and she didn't dare to speak nonsense anymore.
But when Meng Ruxue looked at the place where Meng Fuying was sitting, there was a hint of secret joy in her eyes. The more this woman is like this, the better. It is best for His Highness to divorce her directly.
After the emperor came in, the noisy hall fell silent instantly, and the banquet officially began.
The so-called banquet is nothing more than everyone eating, drinking, and entertainment.
"I haven't seen Xue'er dance for a long time, will Xue'er come to dance for everyone today?" Concubine Rou looked at Meng Ruxue with a smile on her face, and said very kindly. Opportunities to show off.
Everyone naturally agreed with it, but some eyes looked at Meng Fuying who was sitting in a remote place with ulterior motives.
With ridicule, contempt, and sympathy, this concubine Ruxue, on such an occasion, raised Meng Ruxue so much. It can be seen that the relationship between the two mother-in-law and daughter-in-law must not be good.
I have to say that Meng Ruxue's dancing is indeed very good. The people who were a little scattered at first looked at her when they saw Meng Ruxue on the stage.
Meng Ruxue was originally recognized as the number one beauty in the Xuanyuan Dynasty, coupled with her superb dancing skills, she could easily attract everyone's attention.
Following Meng Ruxue's dancing, the entire hall fell silent for an instant. All eyes were focused on Meng Ruxue. Men were stunned, women were jealous, but only Xuanyuan Ye's eyes didn't look at her at all. glance.
Meng Fuying's eyes did not go to look at Meng Ruxue, but once again glanced at her sleeves, her heart sank slightly.
"Ah! Concubine Rou, what's wrong with you?" Just as Meng Ruxue Wu arrived at the bed, a little maid suddenly exclaimed.
Everyone's eyes quickly looked at the little maid, and Meng Ruxue also stopped her movements quickly.
At this moment, Concubine Rou lay motionless on the table.
"Prince doctor, send the doctor quickly." The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, and suddenly shouted in a cold voice. An imperial doctor who was present ran over hurriedly, checked Concubine Rou quickly, and then said solemnly, "Your Majesty, Rou The imperial concubine is poisoned."
Meng Fuying's eyes sank slightly, and she sneered secretly in her heart. Thinking of the previous incident, Concubine Rou went to persuade her to return to the mansion, but the relationship between the two finally broke up.
And Meng Ruxue's sudden entry into the palace, it seems that all of this was planned by that person.
She knew that there would not be so many coincidences.
Concubine Rou was quickly helped down, but in this hall, everyone could not leave, because Concubine Rou was poisoned in this hall at the moment, so everyone was suspected.
No matter who they are, they have to go through a careful inspection.
The emperor specially sent the imperial forest army to come.
Everyone must be checked one by one, no matter if it is a concubine or a prince...
Therefore, Meng Fuying was not immune to it. When an imperial guard walked up to Meng Fuying, he said respectfully, "Princess, I have offended you."
The attitude is extremely respectful, because those people are all under Xuanyuan Ye's orders.
The Imperial Forest Army just made a show, and wanted to check the next one, but at this moment, the imperial doctor who was checking Concubine Rou happened to pass by Meng Fuying's side, and when he saw Meng Fuying's sleeve, Suddenly shouted, "Wait a minute."
The Imperial Forest Army was slightly stunned, with a dissatisfied expression on his face, but he couldn't say anything.
When everyone heard the voice of the imperial physician, they also looked towards this side one after another.
The imperial physician walked to Meng Fuying's side and whispered, "Princess, please raise your sleeves."
Meng Fuying sneered secretly in her heart, but slowly raised her hand. When the imperial doctor looked at Meng Fuying's sleeve, his face suddenly sank, and he suddenly turned to the emperor, and said in astonishment, "Your Majesty, seven On Wangfei's sleeve, there is the poison of Concubine Rou."
The imperial physician's words made everyone startled. Even Xuanyuan Ye's eyes quickly filled with a little bit of astonishment, and a little bit of worry and tension were hidden in the depths of his eyes.
However, the corner of Meng Fuying's lips twitched into a sneer. It seems that some people really regard her as a soft persimmon?
She, Meng Fuying, looks like, is she really so easy to bully?
Next, it's time for her to fight back...