Chapter 443: Care of the Dead 02

Chapter 443

Rongyue opened her palm and looked at the serene concentric knot resting in her hand, which reminded her of many past memories with Xiao Jingyan. Whether sour, sweet, or bitter, she cherished and treasured them all, not daring to forget even a bit.

Zhao Hua had once told her that Jiang Muye was the only thought that kept Shang Yang surviving in the palace. And for Rongyue, wasn't Xiao Jingyan her own cherished thought?

After a while, Rongyue regained her composure and slowly lifted her gaze to look at Ruge, meaningfully saying, "This concentric knot protects me, and it protects you too."

Ruge was puzzled, "Huh?"

Rongyue glanced in the direction of the eastern side hall, "Let your people carefully examine everything in your palace." Fiind updated novels at novelhall.com

Yesterday, after Ruge moved into Zhuixia Palace, many newly appointed concubines had come to meet her and brought her many eye-catching gifts.

Ruge's mother had instructed her that people in the palace were unpredictable, so she must not harbor ill intentions but also not fully trust others. Therefore, Ruge had already instructed Xiaoliu'er to carefully inspect each gift and only keep them after confirming that there were no issues.

So she said, "Why does Your Majesty suspect something? I have already examined each gift brought by the concubines yesterday."

"Is that so?" Rongyue sneered, "Then bring your makeup box and let me have a look."

Ruge was confused but still instructed Xiaoliu'er to bring the makeup box.

She first opened the box and inspected the makeup, making sure everything was fine before handing it to Rongyue, "I used this makeup this morning. Is there anything wrong with it?"

Rongyue remained silent, only raising her eyes to look at the bright sun outside the window.

My father is an admiral in the navy and often carries phosphorus powder when he goes to sea. That stuff is highly flammable and can spontaneously ignite after being exposed to the sun for a short while. It's a good material for starting fires at sea by adding it to damp firewood.

So, that faint pungent smell on your face may go unnoticed by others, but I can discern it instantly. Additionally, phosphorus powder has a white-gray color, and your makeup has a pale gray hue. Therefore, I deduced that someone took advantage of yesterday when they were flattering you in your palace and surreptitiously mixed phosphorus powder into your makeup box."

Upon hearing this, Ru Ge couldn't believe it and touched her cheek in disbelief, her face instantly drained of color...

If it weren't for Rongyue's reminder, her face would have been burned by the midday sun.

Rongyue could sense Ru Ge's shock and continued:

"You're not an ordinary fish in the pond. Among this group of selected ladies, only you have received a title bestowed by the Emperor. It's a favor, but it's also bound to attract the jealousy of many.

Yesterday, the consorts who visited your side chamber all came to pay their respects. Those seven or eight consorts have all been in your inner chambers. If you want to thoroughly investigate who did this or who conspired together, I'm afraid it may be too late. For now, the best course of action is to be cautious and vigilant in all matters to minimize the possibility of being targeted by others."

Ru Ge felt a wave of lingering fear, so much so that she couldn't find her voice.

She could only nod repeatedly in response to Rongyue's words.

Just when she was in shock, she suddenly felt a gentle touch on the back of her hand.

Regaining her senses, she saw Rongyue holding her hand and gently patting the back of it, speaking softly:

"You've helped me today, and I will protect you in the future. Don't be afraid."

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