Chapter 312

Xiao Qiming put down his fist and continued.

"Then I went to inquire about it, and only then did I know that someone had spread the news that Concubine Xiao was a Lonely Scorpion Star. Now many people in the city know that Concubine Xiao is a Lonely Star of Scorpio, which annoys me. Dead! If you go to the palace next time, tell Concubine Xiao about this and let her be prepared."

Xiao Qiming is usually carefree and has a rough look, but he is not stupid, he knows that someone is deliberately plotting against Concubine Xiao.

He has no sibling relationship with Concubine Xiao, but Concubine Xiao is surnamed Xiao after all. If she is really bullied by outsiders, he will not look good on his face.

Xiao Zhilan stood up abruptly and didn't want to run out.

Xiao Qiming shouted at her, "Why are you going?"

"I'm going to find my parents!"

Xiao Zhilan hurriedly ran to his parents' room and repeated what the eldest brother said.

Both Xue Shi and Xiao Lingfeng changed their expressions.

Only their family members know that Xiao Xixi is the Lone Star of the Scorpio. They have never disclosed this to outsiders. How could this be spread?

If this kind of thing gets bigger, it will definitely cause Xiao Xixi a lot of trouble, maybe even the identity of the prince's side concubine will be lost, and even the Xiao family will suffer.

Xiao Lingfeng immediately said: "You hurry into the palace and tell Xiao Xixi about this, and I will find a way to find out who is spreading the rumors."

Xue said hello.

She didn't even have time to eat lunch, so she hurried into the palace in a carriage.

In Qingge Hall.

Xiao Xixi was about to have lunch when Quartz suddenly came to the door.

He politely saluted, and then said: "The Empress has something to ask you, please come over immediately."

It is a normal operation for the queen to summon her concubines, and it is not a big deal.

But Xiao Xixi had a strange feeling in her heart.

She had a hunch that something bad might happen to her this trip.

But Queen Qin's invitation could not be refused. Even if she knew that there was a pit ahead, Xiao Xixi had to move forward.

Xiao Xixi said: "Eunuch Shi wait a moment, let me change my clothes."

Quartz: "Please hurry up and don't make the Queen wait too long."

Xiao Xixi quietly gave Baoqin a wink.

Baoqin understood, she walked into the bedroom with Xiao Xixi.

When the door was closed, Xiao Xixi immediately said, "Quick, get me some thick cotton pants!"

Baoqin was puzzled: "I don't need to wear cotton pants today, right?"

"I don't wear cotton pants to keep warm, but to prevent being beaten."

Baoqin was startled: "Who dares to beat you?"

Xiao Xixi: "I have a hunch that I might be punished for going out this time. I have to prepare in advance. Even if I do get beaten, at least I can have cotton pants to help me relieve some of the pain."

Baoqin's face turned pale with fright: "You, are you serious? Why did the Queen punish you? You did nothing wrong!"

"Quartz is still waiting outside. I don't have time to explain it to you. Hurry up and find a pair of cotton pants for me. Remember to be thicker!"

Baoqin could only do as she was told,

She found the thickest cotton pants from the cabinet and handed them to Xiao Xixi.

Xiao Xixi quickly put it on, and then changed into a navy blue and carmine red breast-length skirt.

This skirt is very loose, and at first glance, you can't tell how thick pants she is wearing inside.

Baoqin was very panicked. She felt that if the queen really wanted to punish Concubine Xiao, just relying on a pair of cotton trousers would not work at all, it would still hurt.

When she thought that Concubine Xiao might be beaten, Baoqin couldn't be more anxious.

"Niangniang, the slaves will go to inform the prince. The prince is so fond of you, he must not be willing to punish you by the queen."

Xiao Xixi hurriedly stopped her: "Don't! If the prince finds out about this, it will only intensify the conflict between him and the queen. If the prince is still young, if he really breaks his face with the queen, for him There is no benefit."

"But what do you do?"

Xiao Xixi comforted: "Don't worry, I have internal strength to protect my body, even if I am really beaten, I can still bear it. The big deal is to lie on the bed for a few days and eat a few more bowls of rice when I come back, and I will be better soon. !"

Baoqin was about to cry: "What time is it, you still make such a joke?!"

Quartz's inquiry sounded outside the door.

"Miss Side Concubine, haven't you changed your clothes yet?"

Xiao Xixi hurriedly responded: "It's alright, it's alright!"

She lowered her voice and said to Baoqin.

"I'll go back as soon as I go, and I'll be fine. You all stay in the Qingge Hall with peace of mind, don't go anywhere, and don't inform the prince, remember?"

Baoqin could only respond with red eyes: "Slave, remember."

Xiao Xixi tidied up her sleeves and skirt, looked at herself in the mirror, and made sure there was no problem with her appearance, then pushed the door and walked out.

She said to Quartz who was waiting outside.

"Let's go."

"Here."

...

Xue Shi rushed to the Qingge Hall in a hurry.

The atmosphere in Qingge Hall was normal.

Except for Bao Qin, everyone else thought that Concubine Xiao's going out this time was no different from usual, and she should be back soon.

Baoqin was still secretly worried, but she was quite surprised to see the Xue family coming.

"Madam, didn't you come here this morning? Why did you come to the palace again? Did something fall here?"

Xue waved his hand: "No, I'm here to find Concubine Xiao."

Baoqin's expression darkened: "The Empress has already been called away by someone sent by the Queen."

Xue Shi was shocked: "How can the speed of the queen be so fast?!"

Hearing this, Baoqin hurriedly asked, "Does Madam know anything about it?"

Xue briefly said the rumors outside.

"I came to the palace on purpose to tell Concubine Xiao about this, so that she could prepare in advance. I didn't expect it to be a step late."

Baoqin was already very anxious, but after hearing Xue Shi's words, her heart felt like a fire, which made her feel like a numbness.

If Empress Qin had really heard the rumors about the Lone Star, then Concubine Xiao's trip might not be as simple as being punished, and she might not even be able to keep the position of Concubine Concubine.

Baoqin turned around in a hurry.

Xue urged: "What are you still doing here? Go and inform His Royal Highness, only His Royal Highness can save Concubine Xiao now!"

Baoqin: "But Niangniang said, the prince can't get involved in this matter."

"If the prince doesn't intervene, Concubine Xiao will be finished. Do you have the heart to watch Concubine Xiao be put into the cold palace and spend the rest of your life lonely and desolate?!"

Baoqin was naturally unwilling to let Concubine Xiao suffer this.

She hesitated again and again, but decided to inform His Royal Highness.

The prince is such a smart person, he might have a way to keep Concubine Xiao without offending Queen Qin.

As for whether Concubine Xiao will punish her afterwards, she has no concern.

As long as Concubine Xiao is safe and sound, even if she is beaten and punished, she will recognize it!

Baoqin explained a few words to Qingsong, making him look at Qingge Hall, and then hurried to Mingguang Palace.

Xue Shi also went with him.