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The words' what happened last night 'caused her to lose all sleep. She turned around and asked, "What happened?"

Hearing that, Mu Qiu shook his head. "I'm not too sure either. Get up first. I'll get the maidservants to help you pack up. We'll go together."

"Oh, okay …"

For some reason, the flower hibiscus had an ominous premonition.

There were several possibilities in her mind, but she did not believe in the possibility of Bai Zhan Ke selling her.

Just like yesterday's battle, the beautiful ladies all knelt on the ground in uniform. Seated on the imperial concubine chair was still the same imperial concubine.

In the beginning, Hua Mujiao didn't know who Imperial Concubine Fu was. It was also because he had chatted with Mu Qiu last night that he had heard some things from her.

Imperial Concubine Shu, her original name was Ye Laixin. She was currently serving Grand Preceptor's direct daughter. It was said that at that time, her father was only a county official. She had done a great service for him in his current position.

However, Hua Mujiao was very curious about one thing. Ye Lai Xin was the official wife of the emperor, so why was she only bestowed the title imperial concubine after the emperor ascended the throne, and not the empress?

And why had the Emperor ascended to the throne almost three years ago, and not made a queen?

"I believe that the young lords have rested well. Before the talent show, this old servant has something to say. Of course, there is something very important that I must do!"

The old nanny swept everyone a glance before looking at Imperial Concubine Fu and continuing to speak sternly.

"Yesterday, Imperial Concubine Shu threw a jade hairpin to the Gourmet Pavilion. This old servant has already ordered people to carefully search for it, but the jade hairpin was still not found." Here, this old servant would like to ask the various young lords, have you seen the imperial concubine's jade hairpin? If you see it and hand it over now, the Empress will not pursue it. If anyone wants to take it for themselves, then this old servant will have to order the people to search one by one. "

After hearing what the old lady had said, Hua Mujiao heaved a sigh of relief.

He had originally thought that the matter of her sneaking out last night had been discovered. He was still thinking about how to deal with it. She didn't have to worry about that now, because it had nothing to do with her.

However, she was wrong.

"To reply esteemed imperial concubine, after Senior Servant finished speaking yesterday, all the sisters left the pavilion. The last ones to leave were this subject's daughter's elder sisters, Hibiscus Flower and Miss Mu Qiumu. Senior Servant asked if they had seen the jade hairpin."

Xia Ha Xue, who suddenly stood up, pushed the matter towards Mu Qiu and Hua Mu Jin. The two of them were a little surprised.

They looked at each other and stood up.

"Reporting to the Imperial Concubine, as Miss Xia said, it was indeed this subject's daughter and Big Sister Jin Jin that left the pavilion last. However, we only stayed in the pavilion for a short while, but never saw a jade hairpin."

Mu Qiu rushed in front of Hua Mu Jin to explain, but their explanation didn't gain any trust.

Especially the look on Xia Ha Xue's face as she watched the show, which made Hua Mu Jin feel a sense of crisis.

"Since no one is willing to admit to having seen a jade hairpin, then let this old servant do as he pleases and send someone to search for it." With that, the old granny shouted towards the outside of the pavilion, "Men, search through each of the young masters' rooms one by one. If you find any jade hairpins, bring them here immediately."

"Yes sir!"

For a moment, the entire loft was filled with a tense atmosphere.

Most people were afraid that the jade hairpin would be found in their own rooms. It was not because they were afraid of exposing their shameful deeds, but because they were afraid of being framed.

"The imperial concubine is so nervous about this jade hairpin. I presume this jade hairpin is very precious to the imperial concubine?"

The tense atmosphere was broken by Wei Hanshuang, as if this matter had nothing to do with her at all.

She smiled lightly. There was a sense of loss and happiness in her eyes.

"Which jade hairpin was given to me by the emperor on his wedding day? It can also be considered a token of love between the emperor and myself." Although it is not expensive, it still contains the Emperor's intentions. "

"The emperor and the imperial concubine are truly sincere. This subject is rather envious."

Hearing his words, Ye Yi Xin nodded with a smile. But the flower hibiscus saw helplessness in her smile.

"Imperial Concubine, I've found the jade hairpin."