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A few palace maids and eunuchs dying in the palace was a common occurrence, but this time, it was enough to cause some to panic. News spread through the palace that the empress had finally made her move, but there were also those who thought it was someone else playing tricks on her.

The palace maid Cai'Er had refused to admit her guilt, and had died without a proof, so when everyone passed on the information, they did not have any evidence. Some of them were like the clouds in the sky, while some had ulterior motives.

"Empress, the emperor has just ordered his two lackeys to be dealt with."

Qian Yulian said with a cold humph, "He is trying to settle this matter once again. I was lucky this time. I only drank two gulps. If he died, he would have died for the peace on the surface."

"Empress, don't be angry. It's not like you don't know the emperor's temper." The trusted mama at the side advised.

"I know, that's why I never thought of relying on him to give me justice. Ten years ago, it was also the palace maids who acted as a scapegoat for my death. After that, there's no need to talk about it."

"Then does the Empress want to increase public opinion?"

"That's right!"

"But this old servant feels that this matter isn't like that of the empress …"

"That's right, when the empress made her move, she was either dead or injured. How could she be so light? It was clearly someone else's plan to fight her." "It's not that I can't tell, but that I've decided to do as I see fit. Even if it's not the empress, I'll push the blame onto her." Qian Yulian said bitterly, "But this man has such a scheming mind. He wants to kill two birds with one stone. If he wants beauty, you must find him for me."

"Yes, it's obvious that the emperor doesn't want the Empress to have any conflict with him. What should the Empress do next?"

"Do you even need me to teach you? If others can use us, can't we use them? "Be careful, find one or two birds to take the lead and let them do whatever they want." Qian Yulian lay back on the bed with a sneer on her face. The empress could hold her calm, could she not? The emperor's meaning was very clear. Ever since she returned to the palace, the emperor had been on his guard and didn't want her and the empress to start a dispute. Although she felt indignant in her heart, she could only endure it.

But now, even others dared to make use of her and the empress's conflict to cause trouble. If she didn't accompany them for fun, that would be the right choice. She wouldn't worry about the deaths of a few of her servants.

"Muhou, are you alright?" Upon receiving the news, both Mu Rong Ming and Wei Yinglan rushed back to the palace, heading straight for the Jade Lotus Palace.

Qian Yulian immediately withdrew her anger and anger. As if she was weak and wanted to sit up, Murong Ming quickly stopped her.

"Mufei is fine." Qian Yulian coughed a few more times and then said, "Yu-er, you and Ying Lan should be more careful in the future. There are still people in the palace who dislike us."

"Who is it? Who did it? " He had been holding back his anger when he saw Yue'er sneaking away from River Gazing Pavilion. He then reported that Qian Yulian was poisoned, which made him anxious and worried. He knew that Qian Yulian was fine, but he was still furious.

Qian Yulian shook her head and replied, "Your father has already dealt with the palace maid who made the tea. That girl is so stubborn that she would rather die than talk about the mastermind. Your father … Your royal father wants to settle this matter peacefully, let's not pursue this matter any further. "

"Why can't we trace him? Is he just going to let us go if he has nothing to do?" What's the point of investigating more than that? royal father is someone who indulges in violence, I want to speak to royal father! " Murong Yong refused to give up.

Qian Yulian stopped him and said, "Don't go! I'm afraid that even after ten years since you and your royal father have not met, you still don't quite understand your royal father's thoughts. Your royal father has always loved to make peace, and this matter involves the Empress, so there's no way to investigate. "

"Hmph, you failed to kill us ten years ago, and now you're still not willing to stop? Mufei, are you going to be bullied like this?" He also had a grudge against the young master of the Li Palace.

Qian Yulian sighed and said, "We should always do as your father says. Besides, it might not be the empress's doing. Maybe someone is trying to stir things up."

"It's not impossible to pick a fight with them, but if Imperial Father does such a thing, wouldn't it make these people even more rampant? When the time comes, they would be impossible to guard against." It was difficult to suppress Murong Fu's anger. If he really was poisoned, then even if he caught the culprit, he would only be using his life in exchange for his own. I have to find royal father, there must be an explanation, if not mufei and I would rather live in another palace. "

Your Highness, calm down. It's a great fortune for mufei to have such good fortune. Since royal father wants harmony in the palace, he will definitely not let you go even if you were to go. Wei Yinglan pulled on the still excited Murong Chong and advised.

Qian Yulian nodded slightly. "Yinglan is right. If you go down to find the emperor, it will only be a waste. Why don't you find out the truth before making any plans?"

Murong Mingtian was still unwilling to give up, "I still have to get an explanation from father. Don't tell me that father is going to be like ten years ago and allow us to be killed in order to raise a traitor?"

Qian Yulian pretended to be struggling to get up and stop him as she shouted, "Huai`er, Huai`er, don't be reckless. Ying Lan, go and persuade him that mufei is fine, go and persuade him to calm down so that his royal father won't be unhappy."

"Yes, mother, please rest well and don't worry. The prince will be fine." After saying that, Wei Yinglan hurriedly saluted and chased after him. She knew that Murong Fu was not in a good mood to begin with, so it was highly likely that he had offended Sacred Yan by saying something wrong.

After she left, Qian Yulian stopped her feeble posture and called for tea. Those who could enter the inner chamber to serve her were her trusted aides.

A palace maid walked out swiftly, and the mama asked with some confusion, "Empress, it looks like the prince really is going to look for the emperor. Is there going to be a problem?"

"What can happen? His Majesty dotes on our son so much. At a time like this, I can only tell him. If I personally make trouble for him, he might not be too happy, but I can still more or less listen to him."

"This old servant seemed to be very angry at the prince, afraid that he would say something unpleasant …"

"So what!?" Ten years of suffering isn't that easy either. He also has some guilt towards Rong'er, so he will definitely spend all his effort to convince him to be more harmonious. Forget it, go pay attention to the commotion. I want to rest for a while. " Qian Yulian was not worried, but she looked tired.

"Your Highness, Imperial Concubine Lian didn't make any movements, but Duke Ming went to see the Emperor with a dark face."

"Oh, it seems that Imperial Concubine Lian is indeed a smart person. Hong Luan, I'll leave the mission to you. You must find the culprit who did this for me."

"Yes, the empress is a little worried, so she asked His Highness how should we respond to this." The Red Luan replied respectfully. She faced Crown Prince Mu Qing, who was wearing a snow-white robe that was so beautiful that it would make one's soul tremble, and lowered her head slightly. She didn't even raise her eyes.

Mu Rong Qing pushed the black hair that was scattered across his chest to the back of his head. A normal action from him was extremely bewitching. "I don't need mother to worry, as long as we keep a tight watch on the mouths and behavior of the servants in Phoenix Perch Palace. Since the Emperor killed a few servants to quiet the matter down, he wouldn't investigate this matter, not to mention, this matter has nothing to do with mother anyway, right?"

"Then what about Duke Ming …"

"Duke Ming?" Mu Rong Qing suddenly smiled and shot a glance at the old palace maid, "Hong Luan, you wouldn't think that Duke Ming would be rude, right? I believe that he would still be gentle even if he was angry. Not only will he not make the emperor angry, he will also make the emperor feel even more guilty.

"Your Highness, you're quite wise. The Red Luan should just follow the original plan."

"Yeah, what news from your side?" Mu Rong Qing asked the girl who had been silent at the side.

Hong Xiu couldn't help but raise her head to look at Mu Rong Qing, before lowering her head immediately. "The Prince of Southern Champion brought the princess out for a stroll in the lake today. Everything went smoothly without any side issues.

"Oh, the Duke Qin entered the palace today. She's by herself. How does she look?" Mu Rong Qing, who was initially lazy, suddenly showed some interest.

"The royal consort brought a maid and several guards with her. The king's most capable leader, the Black Words Battalion, is right by her side. The princess looks very happy, as if she's a completely different person compared to the expression her subordinate observed a few months ago."

Mu Rong Qing leaned back on the soft couch with an unfathomable expression. "From what you see, she's really very happy?"

"Yes, it should be said that she looks very happy and satisfied, but Duke Ming and his wife just so happened to be there when they were having dinner at River Gazing Pavilion." Yes, it should be said that she seemed to be very happy and satisfied, but, when they were eating at River Gazing Pavilion, Duke Ming and his wife just so happened to be there.

"I understand. You should spare some people to continue watching the movements of the Concubine Huang and avoid exposing your whereabouts. As for Princess Nanke's side, you just need to leave two people to keep an eye on them. I believe they know what's good for them and there won't be any problems."

"Yes sir!"

"Your Highness, Duke Ming requests an audience." Someone suddenly reported from outside the pavilion.

Mu Rong Qing's expression changed again as he chuckled, "I didn't expect Duke Ming to be so impatient this time. You two can go now!"

"Please forgive me, Second Imperial Brother." After inviting Mu Rong Zhen in, Mu Rong Qing didn't put on his outer robe and only politely apologized. Although there was a smile on his face, he had completely withdrawn his aura, just like a patient in recuperation.

Murong Fu was also polite and courteous. The resentment from before had already disappeared. "This subject's disciple had come at the wrong time to disturb royal brother's rest."

"Nothing to defend against. Brother's body is always so disappointing. You don't have the spirit for more than half the time in a day." Mu Rong Qing smiled warmly and said calmly.

Mu Rong Zhen looked at him carefully and said, "So that's how it is. I originally heard from father that brother of mine is almost recovered, so I came to take a look. I don't know if brother is interested in hunting, but brother of mine has invited Third Brother to come to the north side of the city tomorrow."