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Half an hour later, Banxia was taken to the Xihong Hall in Bixiao Hall, and Madam Luo could only wait outside anxiously.

Banxia is both familiar and unfamiliar with this Xihong Hall. Back then, when she was a maid in the palace, the current King Zhennan is still the prince, the former princess Dafang is the prince, and the couple lives in Bixiaotang. .

Banxia used to be the servant girl who served in Bixiao Hall. For her, this place was no different from her home. At that time, she was very ambitious and wanted to be a great servant girl and a capable person next to the first princess in the future. that happened...

Banxia lowered her eyebrows and lifted her skirt to cross the threshold, but it was only a few feet away. To her, it was like the ends of the earth.

"See Concubine Shizi."

Banxia knelt down in the hall with a plop, and at the moment when she knelt down, she couldn't help but raise her eyes and glance at Concubine Shizi quickly.

Concubine Shi Zi was only fifteen or sixteen years old, her jet-black hair was pulled into a simple robe, and she was wearing a rose-red robe of ten kinds of brocade makeup, which reflected her skin like snow and made her complexion radiant.

She is sitting gracefully on a red sandalwood chair, she looks so thin and weak as if it will be broken when the wind blows, and on her small slapped face, those shining eyes seem to be able to catch people at a glance. Seeing through, it is almost impossible to look directly...

"Prince Prince, this servant has been wronged, the servant never stole the jewelry of the previous princess!"

Ban Xia kowtowed heavily, holding her chest and bowing her head, with a timid look. Under the backlight, a shadow formed on her face, making it difficult to see her expression.

Finally found someone. Nangong Yue was not in a hurry to question Banxia, ​​but just watched her quietly.

Looking at the other party's description and dressing, you can see that Banxia has lived well with the current owner these years. Since she has returned to Luoyue City for two years, why doesn't she come to visit her mother openly? Why did her mother surreptitiously go to see her, and she was so secretive and avoided?

If she has no ghosts in her heart, why should she do this! ?

Thinking about it, a cold light flashed in Nangong Yue's eyes.

That day, when she happened to meet Luo Fuzi in Jinxiufang to buy brightly colored materials, Nangong Yue felt that something was not right. She had seen the information on Mrs. Luo on the roster. Mrs. Luo lost her husband at an early age and had no relatives and no reason. She only had the only daughter, Pinellia, so who was Mrs. Luo planning to buy this bright material?

Nangong Yue immediately suspected that perhaps Pinellia had gone round and round and returned to Luoyue City.

So, under her order, Queer Xingshi moved the crowd to ask questions from Li Sanshui's family, Le Mama and others, and deliberately made the matter bigger, until it got into Mrs. Luo's ears. No, Mrs. Luo "actively" brought it with her They found Pinellia!

Nangong Yue's eyes were half down, and she took a sip of tea from the edge of the cup, and after putting down the tea cup, she gave Que'er a wink.

Que'er nodded knowingly, cleared her throat, and said, "Miss Pinellia, since you never stole the jewelry of the previous princess, how could you be punished severely and kicked out of the palace?!" Que'er did not wait for the other party to reply. He hurriedly said, "Could it be that, as rumored in the palace, you dared to seduce the prince after eating a bear's heart and a leopard?!"

Seduce the prince? ! Banxia was dumbfounded, and finally knew what it meant to be terrifying, and hurriedly said, "This servant has never seduced... seduce the lord! Prince Concubine, this servant is wronged." Banxia said without much panic.

Queer snorted coldly, pretending to be suspicious, and counted all the rumors he heard from the old people in the palace, and Banxia was dumbfounded and denied it again and again.

Queer laughed suddenly, and said lightly but sharply: "Then Pinellia, what was the reason for you to be sold out back then?"

Although he had been prepared for a long time, Banxia still trembled, and instantly stiffened like a stone sculpture.

She still lowered her head and hurriedly replied: "Slave... This slave has made a mistake.... The slave accidentally dropped the Guanyin of Sending Son, which was enshrined by the previous princess..." She tried to calm down, and said to herself in her heart, even if the prince The concubine found the old man in the former concubine's yard, and all she got was this answer.

No matter whether the prince believes it or not, she is no longer the servant of the palace after all. As long as she grit her teeth and don't tell her life or death, even the prince can't do anything to herself!

Queer couldn't see Banxia's thoughts, and the corner of his mouth drew a sarcastic arc.

The person who knows the current affairs is Junjie. After nineteen years, Concubine Shizi worked hard to find a slave who had been sold for many years. Did Banxia think that a light and perfunctory sentence can send them away?

Que'er looked at Nangong Yue inquiringly, and deliberately asked for instructions: "Prince Prince, it seems that Ban Xia is not willing to tell the truth."

"What this servant said is the truth!" Banxia raised her head excitedly, her eyes turned red for some time, she pretended to be strong, but she couldn't hide her inner strength.

Nangong Yue didn't want to take advantage of Ban Xia's words. There is an old saying: "Food for the emperor, loyalty to the emperor." As a servant of the palace, Ban Xia did not understand the simplest truth. When encountering troubles and disasters, I just think about protecting myself, how can there be such a good thing in this world!

"Baihui, go to Yu Mansion." Nangong Yue instructed Baihui lightly, and Baihui immediately led the way.

The Yu Mansion is the current main house of Banxia. When Banxia heard this, her face turned pale, and she vaguely guessed what Concubine Shizi wanted to do...

Even if the main family reuses himself again, I am afraid they will not disobey the Zhennan Palace for their own sake...

Time passed in Banxia's restless speculation, her face became more and more ugly, but she held the last glimmer of hope, maybe, maybe...

Nangong Yue picked up a book of words and looked at it leisurely, as if Pinellia didn't exist at all. Thrush on the side carefully served Nangong Yue's tea, and no one in the hall paid any attention to Ban Xia.

For Pinellia, it was even more uncomfortable than when Queer was interrogated before.

She was almost fidgeting, feeling that time was so torturous...

I don't know how long it took, Baihui came back with a small red lacquer carved wooden box in her hand.

Pinellia stared at the wooden box, her pupils shrinking. She recognized this box, it was the box where Mrs. Yu was released!

My guess is good, the princess really... as expected, she gave herself to...

Thinking about it, Banxia's body swayed twice, shaky.

Baihui walked beside Banxia without squinting. After bowing to Nangong Yue, she opened the wooden box in her hand to show her, and then the box was brought to Banxia.

This is his own deed to sell himself. After so many years, the cinnabar handprint on it is still bright red like blood, which is extremely dazzling.

A thin layer of water vapor floated in front of Pinellia's eyes.

Concubine Shizi didn't say anything, but the threat was already obvious.

There is only one deed in this box, without her husband, without her children...

If she continued to die, the princess would use more means to deal with herself. Separating her husband and wife and saying goodbye was only the first step.

From now on, my body deed is in the hands of the prince and concubine, and my mother's body deed is also in the palace. My mother has worked hard to raise her since she was a child. Do you really have the heart to implicate her...

He is not without relatives and without reason, alone.

There was despair in Banxia's eyes, and the originally pale complexion became even paler, almost transparent.

Back then, she tried her best to save her life even after suffering 20 slaps... Nineteen years later, when she thought that the past could pass away in time, she didn't expect that she would be unable to escape in the end. After all, it is an old saying: it is a blessing not a disaster, and a disaster cannot be avoided!

In an instant, the last line of defense in her heart collapsed...

I don't know when, Banxia was already in tears, she respectfully kowtowed her head, and choked: "Prince Prince, the servant said, I hope the prince will not anger the mother of the servant, she doesn't know anything... "Banxia didn't dare to tell Mrs. Luo, and she didn't dare to tell anyone, she had planned to keep this secret in her stomach for the rest of her life.

"Let's talk." Nangong Yue gave two words with a stern face, unmoved.

Pinellia settled down and tried her best to recall the past, but everything seemed to be still fresh in her memory.

Maybe it's because she never dares to forget...

"It's been almost nineteen years... The slave girl still remembers that it was the eighth day of the eleventh lunar month. In the afternoon, after the slave girl had lunch, she suddenly found that one of her earrings was missing. When I was in the garden, I saw Madam Lu, the nanny of the previous princess, dumping a jar of medicinal residues under a Magnolia tree in the corner. At that time, the slave maid didn't care, but waited for the slave maid to pass the Magnolia tree in the next morning. , I found that most of the leaves on the tree had fallen off..."

Banxia's pale lips trembled slightly, and after a pause, she continued: "After another two days, the slave-maid heard that the former princess, who had always been pregnant, suddenly felt like a colic, but soon she was fine again... At that time, the slaves couldn't help but wonder if there was something wrong with the dregs dumped by Madam Lu..."

"Miss Banxia, ​​since you feel suspicious, why don't you report this to the master in the palace?" Baihui's tone did not fluctuate at all.

Banxia's body shrank, only to feel that the eyes of these maids in the hall showed a hint of coldness and disdain... She didn't understand the truth, but she was soft-spoken!

Banxia took a deep breath and said again: "Princess Shizi, Madam Lu is the first person beside the late Wangfei, she has been breastfed by the late Wangfei since she was a child, and this servant is just a third-class maid in the yard. Ya, even if the slave girl said it, who would believe it!" If she was bitten back by Mother Lu, not only her, but even her family members would have to go in.

Besides, if everything is as she guessed, then there must be someone behind Madam Lu. The identity of the person who can move her is definitely not simple. What is even more terrifying is that the person they want to attack is the former princess Dafang. In this southern border, in this palace, who would dare to have such great courage...

To this day, Pinellia still dare not think about it.

No matter who is behind the scenes, if you find that she has seen it by accident and wants to kill her little maid, it would be very simple.

Pinellia simply made a mistake on purpose, and the mistake had to be big or small, so she pretended to accidentally smash the Guanyin Sending Son, and "just" was seen by Madam Lu. The next development Just as she expected... Later, when Banxia learned about the death of the former concubine, she was even more fortunate that she had made the right choice, otherwise, her life would be long gone!

Everyone present is not stupid, how can they not know Banxia's selfishness, Queer pouted his lips disdainfully, and said to the point: "Why do you need to speak sophistry, talk about it, it's just greed for life and fear of death!"

Pinellia's complexion turned pale and pale, her lips trembling slightly and she was speechless. She is afraid of death, but who is not afraid of death!

"As the servant of the former concubine, you should take care of the monarch. You know that Madam Lu's behavior is suspicious, but you let it go. You know that the cause of the death of the former concubine is suspicious, but you conceal it and do not report it, which is equivalent to an accomplice." Que'er said sharply, "Which master would dare to ask for a slave like you??"

Several maids in the hall looked at Pinellia with contempt, even if Pinellia was eloquent, he couldn't say a word for a while.

"Prince Concubine!" Banxia cried and slapped her head several times, "My servant knows I'm wrong, I just ask the prince not to take anger on the servant's family... No matter how the prince punishes the servant, the servant has no regrets!" She He crawled humbly on the ground, not daring to move.

Nangong Yue looked at Pinellia coldly.

Pinellia may be a good daughter, a good wife, and a good mother, but for the main family, she is not a "good" slave.

This matter is really complicated, and it is indeed not something that her little maid can solve, but when the old prince was still alive, even if the king of Zhennan was not reliable, she could go and tell the old prince, and the old prince would make the decision.

But she didn't do anything... She just wanted to stay away and keep herself safe.

If she had said it earlier, the first princess would not have left so early, leaving Xiao Yi alone...

"Someone, take them down first." Nangong Yue said lightly.

Of course she has to deal with Pinellia, but not now.

She still wants to keep Banxia, ​​and after she finds Madam Lu, let the two confront each other!

Pinellia was quickly taken down, the hall became quiet again, and the atmosphere was a little dignified.

Nangong Yue's face sank like water, she picked up the tea cup, and put it down again.

To this day, the matter of the former concubine has finally made some progress. What Banxia said just now has made Nangong Yue even more alert. No matter who is behind this incident, you must be careful, and you must not startle the snake... …

"Prince Prince," Que'er observed Nangong Yue's expression and said cautiously, "Then Madam Lu... I heard someone mention it when the slaves were registering on the roster."

Seeing Nangongyue raising her eyebrows to signal her to continue, Queer continued, "Shortly after the first princess passed away, Madam Lu asked the old princess to leave the house and go back to her hometown, and the old princess agreed..."

A stern look flashed in Nangong Yue's eyes, and she asked, "Que'er, go and find out where Madam Lu's hometown is, and then... Baihui, ask Zhu Xing to send someone to capture Madam Lu back!"

"Yes, Concubine Shi." Que'er led the order back with a solemn expression.

The hall was so quiet that it seemed that even everyone's breathing could be heard. It was not until a maid came to tell that King Zhennan had invited the concubine to come over, and the silence was broken.

Nangong Yue nodded slightly, got up, stroked her skirt, and walked out.

King Zhennan still saw her in the study. After seeing the ceremony, he heard King Zhennan ask kindly: "Prince Concubine, the new year is approaching. There are so many trivial matters in the palace recently, can you be busy?"

With a smile on Nangong Yue's lips, she said respectfully, "Father and Wang are so troublesome, and my daughter-in-law is busy."

King Zhennan nodded in relief, and said, "This king knows that you have always been capable. However, the New Year's Day has many and complicated affairs, and you are also the first year to manage the affairs in the palace. This king thought, let your aunt come to help you. Two, what do you think?"

Nangong Yue stood there with her brows down. Based on what she knew about King Zhennan, he was afraid that he could not have imagined such a "detailed". He remembered that Mrs. Qiao had just come to "visit" Xiao Fang a few days ago. It is not difficult to speculate who proposed it.

Nangong Yue guessed right, it was indeed Mrs. Qiao's proposal to King Zhennan. King Zhennan thinks it makes sense. Although the concubine is capable, she has never managed this grand palace, especially during the Chinese New Year. The concubine is a newly married woman. If the rules are wrong, what will happen? not good. So, Zhennan Wang thought about it, and simply called her over.

"My father's kindness, my daughter-in-law is very grateful. It's just..." Nangong Yue said with a little embarrassment, "Our royal mansion will celebrate the New Year, and Qiao's mansion will also celebrate the new year. I am afraid that the eldest aunt can't be busy at home. What's more, the daughter-in-law heard that cousin Lan recently She is unwell and often needs the care of her aunt, so how can my daughter-in-law bother her."

King Zhennan frowned. It's okay to say otherwise, that Qiao Ruolan is crazy now, and the eldest sister takes it everywhere. She can't control herself in Qiao's mansion, but if she talks crazy in the palace like last time. Language is not good. An Yihou will be back sooner or later.

"Father," Nangong Yue continued obediently, "Daughter-in-law intends to ask Sister Fei and Sister Ni to help. If there is really something difficult to decide, and you are still here, you can also mention your daughter-in-law."

That's right, I'm still here, what's the matter, just ask the imperial concubine! Um! It's better to let the eldest sister stay in Qiao's mansion, and let Qiao Ruolan not cause anything else. Thinking like this, King Zhennan spoke up and said, "Then you will have to work harder..."

Nangong Yue bowed her knees.

At this time, there was a knock on the door, and the long attendant of King Zhennan reported, "Your Highness, there is good news, a great victory in Licheng!"

King Zhennan and Nangongyue immediately became overjoyed. King Zhennan even forgot that Nangongyue was still here, and couldn't wait to order: "Let people come in!"

A young soldier in uniform stepped into the study, knelt down on one knee, and clasped his fists and said: "My lord, Shizi led the Southern Border Army to retake Dengli City on December 17! Nearly 10,000 enemy troops were killed." , he presented the good news in his hand.

"Good, good, good!"

King Zhennan read the good news in one glance and ten lines. He stood up with joy, and said hello three times. The boulder in his heart finally fell: Dengli City has finally been recaptured. If the old man falls into a dream again, he will not As for speechless. Xiao Yi, this renegade son, finally looks like a prince!

The corner of Nangong Yue's lips couldn't hide the smile, Dengli City had been taken, and this was the last city occupied by Nan Liang.

The war with Nanliang will end. After this battle, neither Nanliang nor Baiyue would pose a threat to Southern Border, and Ayi would no longer have to fight outside.

Great!

After coming out of King Zhennan's study, Nangong Yue smiled and said to the two maids accompanying her, "I'm happy today, pass on my life, and everyone in the house will reward you with a month's worth of money."

Thrush said flatteringly: "Then the servant will thank you all for the imperial concubine."

Nangong Yue was in a good mood and said, "Go to the small Buddha hall first. I will put incense sticks on my grandfather, grandmother, and mother-in-law." She was going to tell them the good news and ask them to bless Ah Yi in the spirit of heaven!

Baihui and Thrushi responded and accompanied Nangongyue to the Buddhist hall.

The small Buddha hall in the mouth of Nangong Yue is located in the southeast corner of the backyard of the palace, and it enshrines the old prince, the old princess and the tablet of the former princess Dafang. Since she returned to the southern border, she would come to the Buddhist hall to offer incense on the 15th day of the first lunar month and during the festivals.

The old woman who guarded the Buddhist hall bowed her head and opened the door, prepared incense candles, and welcomed the princess to enter.

The Buddhist hall is quiet and solemn, filled with a faint smell of cigarettes, lingering on the tip of the nose, making people calm down.

Nangong Yue put on incense as usual, kowtowed, then put her hands together, and murmured about Xiao Yi to the tablet of Dafang's...

The maids were all waiting outside the Buddhist hall, not daring to make a sound, and the surroundings were silent.

After a while, Nangong Yue opened her eyes, stood up with a calm smile, and left the small Buddha hall.

With a "squeak", the door of the Buddhist hall was closed again, and the cigarettes in that room were shut behind...

Nangong Yue walked forward along the bluestone path and said, "Let's go and see the Magnolia plant that Banxia said."

This book was first published by Xiaoxiang Academy, please do not reprint!