Chapter 1349 655 Provocation (One More)
Xiao Yi stared at the letter, his fingertips trembled slightly without feeling force.
According to the letter, as early as more than ten years ago, the old town Nanwang discovered that someone in the Fang family had secretly colluded with Baiyue, and Baiyue even got a salt mine in the Siglai Mountain of the Fang family.
The Nan Wang of Laozhen wanted to use the salt mine to dig out the cancer hidden in Fang's house, but he didn't want to investigate a bigger secret. Supported, and even Baiyue people infiltrated every corner of the southern border through their settlement.
And the most important thing is that the blood of the An family also flows on the body of the grandson Xiao Yi. Xiao Yi is the future king of Zhennan, and there must be no such criticized stain on his body.
After the old town Nan Wang came back from Siglai Mountain, after thinking and thinking, he decided that this matter could not be handled in an open and honest way, and must be checked secretly and then resolved secretly.
Therefore, the matter is very involved, and the old town Nan Wang is also worried that if something goes wrong, the truth will always be hidden in the dark, so he deliberately left this letter in the painting and gave the painting to Mrs. Fang. On the other hand, he was worried that Xiao Yi, who lost his mother, would not be able to rely on him in the future, so he entrusted Xiao Yi to the loyal butler Zhao Da, and personally chose a few people to support him...
Xiao Yi's index finger stopped on the last signature of the letter, and his whole body went stiff.
Grandfather never liked writing and ink, and he never gave calligraphy and painting to anyone. He probably thought that if it were a real accident, his grandfather would be suspicious and check the painting, but he probably never imagined that his grandfather would have a "stroke" shortly after his death, and the painting had been sealed for more than ten years. ...
If Xiaobai hadn't noticed, I'm afraid this letter would have been sealed here forever.
Xiao Yi didn't speak for a while, but felt a turbulent wave in the lake in his heart, like the sea on a stormy night.
There was a sour feeling in his eyes, Xiao Yi closed his eyes.
It turned out that his grandfather's death was as secret as he expected.
It turned out that my grandfather valued him so much that he even harmed his old man for himself...
"Ai..."
There was something wrong with Xiao Yi's appearance, and Guan Yubai couldn't help but say.
After a while, Xiao Yi raised his eyes and said, "Xiao Bai, I'm fine."
His peach-blossom eyes, which are always smiling, are gloomy, like the dim stars in the dark night sky.
Xiao Yi motioned for Guan Yubai to come over, and then handed him the silk cloth.
Guan Yubai read the letter quickly and sighed slightly in his eyes.
The old town's southern king is talented and wise, and he is invincible and invincible on the battlefield, but once it involves family affairs and relatives, it is inevitable that he will act with scruples, so he gives the villain an opportunity to take advantage of it!
However, he also has similar scruples, just like the last time he prevented Xiao Yi from dealing with An Jia on the charge of colluding with Baiyue.
In the final analysis, it is also because their strength is not enough to disdain everything.
but……
"Ai, we will do it."
Guan Yubai stared at Xiao Yi's eyes without blinking, and said slowly.
They will avenge the old town's southern king and the former concubine, they will make those sinners pay for their sins, and they will build the southern border into the southern border in their minds.
After a while, Xiao Yi smiled slowly, raised his right eyebrow and said, "Is there any need to say that?"
Of course they can!
As the night got darker, the two of them didn't say any more and went back to their residences.
Nangong Yue had already bathed and changed, but did not fall asleep, leaning against the window and waiting for Xiao Yi.
She was a little worried in her heart, but that worry turned into a bright smile the moment she saw Xiao Yi, and it also dissipated the last gloom in Xiao Yi's heart.
yes!
Grandfather was the only one at that time, but he was different.
He has Ah Yue and Xiao Bai, and with them by his side, he is not alone, and he doesn't have to worry about the hidden arrows and arrows hidden in the darkness.
Xiao Yi sat down beside Nangong Yue, put his right arm on her slender shoulder, took her into his arms, then took out the letter left by his grandfather and handed it to her.
Under the faint moonlight outside the window, Nangong Yue stared at the letter, and the more she read it, the more frightened she became.
Before some things, they were just guessing without actual evidence, but this letter from the old prince is iron proof.
She squeezed the letter paper with a slight force, and half lowered her eyes to hide the strange color in her eyes.
In the previous life, Xiao Yi failed to save the old man below, and of course he didn't have the chance to see this letter, so Xiao Yi never knew that he was not alone, and that there was actually someone behind him guarding him...
After Guan Yubai died of illness, Xiao Yi in his previous life had no more worries, no relatives, no friends...
Even if he conquered the world, he could not save his loneliness.
Thinking about it, Nangong Yue felt a pain in her heart.
Fortunately, God still takes pity on himself and Xiao Yi, so they have a chance to start over!
The night was quiet, and the cool night wind blew through, but the two people leaning against the window did not feel cold, they were leaning on each other, and their hearts were warm.
How lucky they are!
The night was getting darker, and another night passed.
Xiao Yi had regained his energy, and the silk cloth was locked in a small rosewood box by Nangong Yue, and placed with the suicide note left by the old prince to Xiao Yi.
Although the war has temporarily stopped, Xiao Yi will go to the Luoyue City camp on time every day.
After seeing Xiao Yi away, Nangong Yue went to You Ning Hall, while dealing with trivial matters, while listening to the aunts who came to "show their loyalty" to talk about the king of Zhennan, who was ecstatic because of Aunt Mei's pregnancy, and gave him a lot of rewards, almost emptying it. Got a warehouse and so on.
The eldest son has illustrious military achievements, and he is also very prestigious in the army and among the people. No matter how powerful the servants are, they will not think that a child who has not yet been born will shake the status of the eldest son.
Nangong Yue listened with great interest, and thought it was all to relieve her boredom. After everything was settled properly, she sent these maids away and returned to Bixiao Hall.
As soon as he walked into the yard, Thrush greeted excitedly and said, "Princess Shizi, you are back, a flower shop in the city called 'First Case Red' has just delivered a dozen pots of peony flowers, some of which are extremely rare. , the slaves have never met in the capital before."
Seeing that every sentence in the girl's words showed the meaning of showing merit, Nangong Yue became interested and followed her.
In the yard, a dozen pots of colorful peony flowers are either placed on a half-person-high flower stand, or placed on the bluestone floor, competing for beauty. But the bright and domineering arrogance of the King of Hundred Flowers has already been revealed.
"Prince Prince, look quickly." Thrush led Nangong Yue to the flower stand, pointed to a pot of peony on it, and said, "This pot of peony is really beautiful."
It is a pot of big red peony, but it is not an ordinary red peony. The main body of the flowers on the branches is bright red, but the petals are mixed with snow-like white, red and white, which makes people shine.
Before, the concierge sent someone to tell the rumor that there was a flower shop to offer flowers. Thrush originally only planned to take a look at it. I thought that if there were any good ones, I would pick a few pots and buy them. So outstanding, Rao Shihmei believes that he has seen many excellent varieties of peonies in Wangdu, and he is also shocked.
Ying'er on the side squatted down and looked at the pots of flowers on the ground in amazement, her eyes sparkling.
Nangong Yue looked at the pot of "red and white bucket color" carefully, and praised with a smile: "This master has a unique technique for grafting peonies, and he is worthy of the title of 'flower master'. Thrush, wait a moment. Go and send a message to that flower shop and ask them to send some more peonies, and if there are other flowers, you can also send them to me to see..."
Thrush bowed her knees in response, and saw Baihui walking quickly around the room.
"Prince Prince," Baihui said as she walked closer, bent her knees, "I went to the small garden to ask about it. Most of the flowers and trees in this garden and the maid-servant who sweeps and sweeps know that the fifth girl goes to feed the fish every day. And in the pavilion next to Yuanxin Lake, the half-circle of railings near the lake have been manipulated." In other words, no matter which railing Xiao Rongyu leaned on yesterday, she would fall into the lake.
Nangong Yue casually caressed a peony flower with a small smile on the corner of her mouth.
Sure enough, this time to save people, it was Aunt Mei's own game.
Ying'er raised her head and exchanged glances with Thrush. Thrush said speculatively: "Prince Shizi, why do you think this Concubine Mei does this? Is it to compete for favor?" To please the prince and Concubine Wei?
The maids were a little surprised, so they heard Nangong Yue say with certainty, "No."
On the surface, the whole thing seems to be a means of competing for favor in the backyard of the palace, but the wives and concubines compete for favor in order to exclude dissidents and stabilize their position in the backyard.
Aunt Mei went into the water to save people, of course, not for the former, so she only had to stabilize her own position, but what else could guarantee her future better than the child in her womb? ! "
Zhennan Wangfu has had no children for several years. No matter if Concubine Mei will give birth to a son or a daughter in the future, she will have a lifelong support, which is far more valuable than saving a Wangfu girl.
Baihui was thoughtful, but Thrush and Ying'er were still at a loss, so Nangong Yue smiled and said lightly, "Aunt Mei is two months pregnant, so it's impossible to be unaware. She takes the child in her womb as a bet. Coming to compete for favor, if she slips the tire because of this, she may be able to get the pity of King Zhennan and the guilt of Concubine Wei, but she has lost the foundation of her life.
Thrush understood, nodded and said, "Concubine Shi is right, as long as Concubine Mei has some brains, she wouldn't be stupid enough to do such a stupid thing." Could it be that there is some conspiracy involved? !
Nangong Yue smiled but did not say anything, yes, Aunt Mei is not a fool, but she made a fuss about it, obviously she had no other purpose.
So, what is Aunt Mei for?
Nangong Yue stared at the crimson peonies, letting her vision fill with the blood-like red...
As far as Nangong Yue knew, this Aunt Mei was brought back to Luoyue City by Qiao Xingyao and his wife when they returned to visit relatives in Qiao's mansion in Li County last year. According to what Mrs. Qiao said, she saw Concubine Mei selling her body to bury her father on the side of the road, so she felt sympathy for a while, bought the man back, and brought it back to the Qiao Mansion. She came to serve as a maid for Mrs. Fang.
In the end, because her appearance was similar to the previous princess, she caught the prince's eyes and flew to the branch.
Just thinking about it, Que'er came back, with a pair of smart eyes shining brightly.
Nangong Yue heard the sound and looked. Early in the morning, she arranged errands for Baihui and Queer, and asked Baihui to go to the small garden and Queer to the main courtyard. It seemed that Queer also gained something.
"Concubine Shizi." Que'er stepped forward and replied, "A few days ago... on the day when you and Shiziye handed over the account book to the prince, Concubine Mei went to the main courtyard to greet the madam, and the madam also sent the maid. The two were driven out, and the two were locked in the room for at least half an hour." As for what he said, it is unknown, but with Madam's temperament, he knew that it would not be a good thing.
Nangong Yue pondered attentively that Aunt Mei would be promoted to be a aunt, obviously because of Xiao Fang's wishes, otherwise a maid in the main courtyard, even if she looked like the previous princess, would hardly have the chance to see Zhennan King.
Xiao Fang gave Concubine Mei to King Zhennan because she had her own plans, or to compete for favor, or to blow the pillow, or for other reasons.
After the incident in the account book, Concubine Mei made a fuss about it. Could it be that Xiao Fang's family went to the doctor in a hurry for the sake of dividing the family property?
Nangong Yue rubbed her brows, feeling that things shouldn't be that simple, but there are still too few clues.
However, if they have plans, they will definitely do something again.
This is not in a hurry.
Nangong Yue temporarily put aside these troubles, looked down, looked at the pots of peonies on the ground, noticed a pot of yellow peonies, and said with joy, "This Yao Huang is good."
When Ying'er saw that her master was interested in this pot of yellow peony, she carefully held it on the flower stand.
Nangong Yue bowed her head to appreciate carefully. Yao Huang is one of the four famous peony products. Yao Huang is extremely precious among peony flowers, and it is also a test of grafting technology. Once, Wang had a flower garden dedicated to grafting Yao Huang, and the price was a thousand taels. Also in short supply.
This florist is really skilled, and Nangong Yue is a little bit interested to go to this first red flower garden.
Nangong Yue picked out a few pots of flowers and instructed the maids to move into the house, and also picked out a pot of Yao Huang for Xiao Fei and ordered them to send it.
After she came out of the backyard, she instructed Thrush to take the gift she prepared for Xiao Rongyu, and planned to visit Xiao Rongyu at Concubine Wei's place. Who would have thought that before she could go out, an uninvited guest came first, and kept saying that the prince was sympathetic to Mei. My aunt is pregnant, so I want to open a small kitchen for Aunt Mei and let the concubine do it.
Nangong Yue didn't speak to the little maid, so Bai Hui sent her away.
Thrush eyebrows knitted together, this Concubine Mei just got a body, she jumped up and down, asked the princess to check her pulse for a while, and wanted to open a small kitchen for a while, acting really arrogant and frivolous.
Moreover, I have just conceived, and I will be pregnant for nine months in the future. Isn't there still a commotion? !
Thrush and Ying'er exchanged glances, and went with Nangong Yue to Concubine Wei's yard.
When Nangong Yue arrived, Xiao Rongyu was sitting on the bed drinking bitter medicine with a wrinkled face, and Mrs. Wei was beside her daughter, coaxing her with kind words.
Xiao Rongyu drank the medicine obediently, and Nangong Yue happened to give her own gift as a reward. It was a small ball woven with multicolored ribbons, which was woven by a skillful Ying'er, and a bell was woven into the center of the ball. Therefore, when the ball is shaken or rolled, a crisp bell will sound, making the girl doll smile sweetly.
The decoction has the effect of calming the nerves and sleeping. Soon, Xiao Rongyu rubbed her eyes sleepily, and Mrs Wei hurriedly put her daughter to sleep.
After Xiao Rongyu let out a long breathing sound, Nangong Yue and Mrs Wei went to the Dongci room to sit together.
The maid quickly served tea for the two masters, and Mrs. Wei picked up the tea cup, but put it down again, she seemed a little hesitant, but still said: "Prince Concubine, the concubine heard that Concubine Mei was unstable last night, and went to invite the prince. The concubine checked the pulse, and today I wanted to ask the imperial concubine to open a small kitchen, but the imperial concubine did not allow it..."
Nangong Yue took a sip of tea and smiled without saying a word.
Wei Shi frowned slightly and said again: "Prince Concubine Shi is a smart person, and there are some things that can't be dealt with by the concubine. But if the concubine doesn't say it, I will feel sorry for it."
"If Concubine Wei has something to say, it's up to you." Nangong Yue looked directly at Wei without hesitation.
Wei Shi rationalized her thoughts and finally said: "Concubine Shi better pay more attention, Concubine thinks that Concubine Mei is acting a little weird, she is frequently provoking things, if it is really not clever to compete for favor, Concubine thinks that she is provoking The lord and the eldest son..." Saying that, there was a trace of disdain in Wei's eyes, this Concubine Mei is really not smart, even if she is a son in her belly, she is just a concubine, how can she shake the status of the eldest son?
play off? Nangong Yue blinked slowly, and for a moment, she seemed to think of something...