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Hua Mujie's sudden apathy made the bamboo panic in its heart.

Soon after, Hua Mujiao arrived at the palace. Hua Mujiao sat in front of her dressing table and took off all the hairpins on her head. Green Bamboo stood at the side and was ready to step up.

"Empress, this servant will do it for you."

"No need, I have hands and feet, I'm not a cripple!"

Hua Mujiao's ice-cold words made the green bamboo's heart flutter. She didn't know where she had made Hua Mujiao unhappy, and was even more afraid that Hua Mujiao might have noticed something.

After taking the complicated hairpin from her head, Hua Mu Jin turned around and looked at the green bamboo shoot. With a sneer, she raised the corner of her lips and opened her mouth.

"Green Bamboo, even though you and I haven't been together for long, you should know what kind of person I am. I don't think I have a grain of sand in my eye, do you understand what I mean?"

With that said, Green Bamboo's hands began to move unnaturally.

With a smile, she continued to pretend to be calm. "Empress, this servant doesn't understand what you mean. I hope the Empress can express it clearly."

With a cold snort, Hua Mu Jin placed one of her feet on the chair, and kept her gaze on the green bamboo.

"Do you really think that I didn't sense anything? Wei Hanshuang painstakingly sent you to my side not just to have you monitor me, but also to have you harm me after you gain my trust? "

Even though she hadn't met Wei Hanshuang that many times, these times she had brought pearls with her. From the pearls' gaze to Wei Hanshuang's, Hua Mujiao had already noticed it and never exposed it. She just wanted to see what kind of trick Wei Hanshuang was playing.

In addition, the green bamboo had been protecting him time and time again.

"Plop …"

As soon as Hua Mujiao finished speaking, the green bamboo instantly kneeled on the ground.

"Niangniang, please execute this servant. This servant was forced to do so and only begged Niangniang to save this servant's little brother before executing this servant. He is this servant's only family in this world." Esteemed Empress, even if this servant dies, this servant's little brother is innocent. He's still young, but he's only ten years old. Esteemed …

As he said this, the green bamboo kowtowed to Hua Mu Jin, begging for mercy.

Seeing the green bamboo that was kowtowing all this time, Hua Mu Jin's heart softened.

When the green bamboo continued to kowtow, Hua Mujiao stretched out her hand to block her forehead, her palm stained with a trace of blood.

"Speak, what happened?"

Lifting her eyes, the green bamboo met Hua Mujiao's gaze, and in her eyes, it was very clear, very true.

"Empress, this servant knows that one day, I will not be able to hide it from Empress. I just did not expect that Empress would discover it so early." The corners of Green Bamboo's lips curled up into a wry smile as he spoke.

Shaking her head, she continued, "To tell the Empress the truth, this servant's parents passed away a long time ago. This servant grew up relying on my younger brother, and in order to live, I begged and begged. "That year, little servant was very ill. It was Ning Fei who paid for little servant and then cured little servant's illness."

The more he spoke, the more bitter the bamboo face became.

"However, even though Consort Ning bought a servant, she didn't allow me to enter the Prime Minister's estate as a servant, but instead sent me to the palace as a palace maid. At that time, I didn't know why, but it wasn't until Concubine Ning entered the palace that she sent me to your side."

After hearing these words, Hua Mu Jin frowned.

He hadn't thought that this Wei Hanshuang would already have such a long-term plan a few years ago.

Four years ago, she was only a child of twelve or thirteen.

"Continue!"

"Although this servant has lived a difficult life since she was young, she has never had the heart to harm anyone. However, Concubine Ning used this servant's little brother as a threat, so this servant had no choice but to go to the laundry. After that, she had asked this servant a few times about your whereabouts, as well as the Emperor's whereabouts. "After the emperor had retired to the palace almost every night, Concubine Ning worried that you'd become pregnant with the prince and gave me the musk scent, asking me to light it up in your palace everyday."

As she spoke, a look of guilt appeared on Green Bamboo's face.

"But Empress, although these few days have not been long, this servant knows that you are a good person." From the moment you slapped the empress dowager's guard for me, I swear that as long as I save my younger brother, I won't complain a single word if you want to kill me or not. "Esteemed wangfei, this servant has let you down. I beg you, please save this servant's little brother. I beg you …"

After saying this, the green bamboo once again kowtowed.

Flower hibiscus at the beginning of the apathy to green bamboo changed, rising sympathy.

The fact that Green Bamboo had lost his parents since he was young was somewhat similar to him.

Even though his parents were still alive in the modern world, there was no difference between them at all. In this foreign world, she was also someone who had lost both her parents.

"What did you report to Wei Hanshuang?"

Although she felt pity for the poor green bamboo, Hua Mu Jin still didn't trust her completely.

"To reply Niangniang, these are all matters of no importance. Your servant swears that when you and the emperor left together, your servant didn't even mention a single word to Ning Fei. If your servant is lying, the heavens will not let you die!"

Seeing the unswerving determination in the green bamboo eyes, Hua Mujiao believed her words.

No matter how much a person lied, her eyes would never lie.

"Do you know where your brother was placed by Wei Hanshuang?"

Hua Mujiao suddenly mentioned it. Green Bamboo Hands instantly revealed a happy expression, but soon after, it shook its head.

"This servant doesn't know. Ever since I entered the palace, this servant has never seen my brother again." This palace has always been strict and strict. This servant has repeatedly begged Ning Fei to allow this servant to meet her little brother, but she said this servant will help her get rid of … "

As he said this, the green bamboo raised its head and glanced at Hua Mu Jin before avoiding his gaze.

"Speak!"

Seeing the green bamboo swallow and spit, Hua Mu Jin was a bit impatient.

The cold voice said one word and it frightened Green Bamboo so much that it hurriedly answered.

"Consort Ning said that if this servant helps her, apart from esteemed Empress, then this servant will allow this servant to reunite with little brother …"

"Hmph …" Hua Mujiao laughed coldly, she had really underestimated this Wei Hanshuang.

"Green Bamboo, will a double agent do it?"

Green Bamboo was confused and shook his head. "Empress, what does espionage mean?"

Glancing at the green bamboo, Hua Mu Jin thought, it's really troublesome to communicate with the ancients, and then said, "I will think of a way to save your brother. Green Bamboo, you aren't stupid. You should know what to do. "

Hua Mu Jin's promise increased the respect in Green Bamboo's heart for her. It was difficult to conceal the joy in his heart.

"Yes, this servant understands." This servant will kowtow and thank the Empress. This servant will not be able to repay your great kindness. I only hope that I can be with the Empress for the rest of my life and will be able to repay the Empress for what I have done. "

After glancing at the green bamboo, Hua Mujiao stood up and walked to the bed, tilting her head. "You may leave."

"Yes, your servant will take his leave."

She could believe in Green Bamboo's words, but for the time being she could not trust Green Bamboo's people.

After all, her little brother was in the hands of Wei Hanshuang. If Wei Hanshuang dared to threaten little brother Green Bamboo again, for the life of her only family, she could not guarantee that Green Bamboo would never betray her again.

After taking off her outer robe, Hua Mu Jin was just about to fall asleep when she was knocked on the door.

"Empress, this servant still has one more thing that I forgot to tell Empress." Green Bamboo's voice came from outside the door.

"Come in!"

After pushing the door open and entering, Green Bamboo instantly kneeled on the ground, looking like she wanted to say something but hesitated. After a long time, she lowered her head, not daring to look at Hua Mujiao's expression and opened her mouth.

"Niang Niang, today, Ning Fei sent someone to ask for your whereabouts. This servant guessed that the matter of abusing pearls must have something to do with Ning Fei …"

"I understand. You may leave." After she stopped the green bamboo from leaving, the corner of Hua Mu Jin's mouth raised into a sneer. Wei Hanshuang, you really pissed me off! "

Ever since his benefactor had drowned, Wei Hanshuang of the half moon had never appeared in front of Hua Mujiao.

Although Flower Hibiscus was happy to be free, she always felt that Wei Hanshuang was plotting something.

On this day, in the Hall of Eternal Harmony.

"In a few days, it will be the annual hunt. I heard that this year the Emperor will choose a few concubines to accompany him. I have both martial and literary skills, so I'm sure you're good at riding horses, right?"

Even though Wei Hanshuang didn't reappear as if she had disappeared, Ye Lai Xin had already announced it to her several times during the past half month.

Seeing the gentle and graceful Ye Laixin, Hua Mujiao's lips curved upwards as she faintly smiled. "Imperial Concubine is too kind. Chenqie only knows a little about martial arts and literature."

Ye Yi Xin replied with a smile and a hint of disappointment appeared on his face.

After a moment, he said regretfully, "Unfortunately, I've been weak since I was small. I should have learned how to ride a horse, but because of this body, I can't even hunt along with the Emperor."

Ye Yi Xin had always been a gentle, weak, and gentle, and virtuous person. Hua Mu Jin didn't deny this point.

However, she was surprised that her body was weak. In her opinion, her weakness was due to her status as a lady of a noble family which had nothing to do with her weakness.

"Even if you can't ride a horse, the Imperial Concubine will leave with us to enjoy the majesty and valiance of the Emperor's hunt. It's still worth it."

Honestly speaking, Hua Mu Jin was extremely interested in hunting.

Because in the modern world, she would not be able to access such activities. For her, it was a very new experience.

A few days ago, when she mentioned this matter, she volunteered.

"Little Sister Xi Fei is right, but I don't know if the emperor will agree. If the emperor disagrees with my request, then I can only stay in this palace."

She turned her head to look at Ye La Xin. Her expression was very natural, but Hua Mu Jin could hear the meaning behind her words.

"Your Majesty's thoughts, chenqie doesn't dare to speculate presumptuously. Imperial Concubine's body is weak. Chenqie has disturbed the imperial concubine for a long time, so I won't disturb her rest any longer. Chenqie will take her leave now."

Every time she interacted with Ye Yi Xin, Hua Mu Jin felt very uncomfortable.

She wasn't sure where this discomfort came from.

After leaving the Yonghe Palace, Hua Mujiao directly returned to the Hibiscus Temple. When they entered the palace, Hua Mujiao's brows tightened in an instant as her gaze landed on the sandalwood cabinet beside the bed, a dark expression on her face.

She tilted her head and asked Green Bamboo, "When I was not here, who entered the palace?"

The green bamboo was at a loss from the question. "In reply to the Empress, ever since you went to Eternal Harmony Hall and no one has ever entered the hall, does the Empress feel that something is amiss?"

Hearing this, Hua Mujiao's face remained dark and calm. She stepped forward and opened the sandalwood cabinet. The box that originally held the jade pendant and jade hairpin had been opened, but the jade pendant had already disappeared without a trace …

"Damn it!"