The Favoured Medical Princess: 616 poisoning
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Half an hour later, Banxia was taken to the Xihong Hall of Bixiao Hall, and Mrs. Luo could only wait outside anxiously.
Banxia is both familiar and unfamiliar with this Xihong Hall. When she was a maid in the palace, the current King of Zhennan was still the eldest son, and the late Princess Dafang was the eldest concubine. The couple lived in Bi In the sky hall.
Ban Xia used to be a maid in Bixiao Hall. To her, this place was just like her home. At that time, she was very ambitious and wanted to be the maid and right-hand person next to the late Princess in the future. , but that happened...
Ban Xia lowered her eyebrows and crossed the threshold with her skirt in hand. It was only a few feet away, but to her, it was like the end of the world.
"See Crown Princess."
Ban Xia knelt down in the hall with a plop. The moment he knelt down, he couldn't help but raise his eyes and glance at the Crown Princess quickly.
The Crown Princess was only fifteen or sixteen years old. Her black hair was **** in a simple bun, and she wore a rose-red trousers with ten kinds of brocade makeup, which reflected her skin like snow and made her radiant.
She is sitting elegantly on a rosewood chair. She looks so slender and frail that she looks like she will break if the wind blows. On her small face, those sparkling eyes seem to change at a glance. It seems like you can see through people, making people almost afraid to look directly...
"Your Majesty, I am wronged. I have never stolen the jewelry of the late Princess!"
Ban Xia kowtowed heavily, held her chest in her mouth, lowered her head, and looked like she was shrinking. Under the backlight, a shadow formed on her face, making it difficult for people to see her expression clearly.
Finally the person was found. Nangong Yue was not in a hurry to question Banxia, but just looked at her quietly.
Looking at the other party's description and dress, you can tell that Banxia has lived well with her current master's family these years. Since she has returned to Luoyue City for two years, why doesn't she come to visit her mother in an open and honest manner? Why did her mother need to visit her secretly and remain so secretive and evasive?
If she has no evil intentions in her heart, why should she be like this! ?
Thinking about it, a cold light flashed in Nangong Yue's eyes.
That day when she accidentally met Mrs. Luo in Jinxiu Square to buy brightly colored materials, Nangong Yue felt that something was not right. She had read Mrs. Luo's information on the roster. Mrs. Luo lost her husband in her early years and had no relatives. She only had Banxia to raise her daughter. So to whom was Mrs. Luo planning to buy this bright material?
Nangong Yue immediately suspected that Banxia might have gone back to Luoyue City in circles.
So, under her orders, Que'er mobilized a large number of people to question Li Sanshui's family, Grandma Le and others, deliberately making the matter bigger and making it into the ears of Granny Luo. No, Granny Luo "took the initiative to "Took them to find Banxia!
Nangong Yue's eyes were half closed, and she slowly took a sip of tea on the rim of the cup. After putting down the tea cup, she gave Que'er a wink.
Quie'er nodded knowingly, cleared his throat, and said: "Miss Banxia, since you have never stolen the jewelry of the former princess, how could you be punished heavily and kicked out of the palace?!" Que'er didn't wait. When the other party replied, he rushed to say, "Is it like the rumors in the palace that you dared to seduce the prince after eating the bear's heart and leopard?!"
Seduce the prince? ! Banxia was dumbfounded. She finally knew what it means to be fearful. She hurriedly said: "I have never seduced... seduced the prince! Your concubine, I have been wronged." Banxia said without fear.
Quie'er snorted coldly, pretending to be suspicious, and counted all the rumors he had heard from the old people in the palace. Banxia was dumbfounded and denied them repeatedly.
Quie'er suddenly smiled and said lightly but sharply: "So Banxia, why were you sold out of the house back then?"
Although he was well prepared, Banxia still trembled and became as stiff as a stone sculpture.
She still lowered her head and replied hastily: "Slave... I made a mistake. ... I accidentally dropped the Guanyin that was enshrined by the late princess..." She tried to calm down and said to herself in her heart. , even if the Crown Princess found the old man in the former Princess's yard, she would only get this answer.
Whether the Crown Princess believes it or not, she is no longer a slave of the palace after all. As long as she grits her teeth and refuses to talk about life or death, even the Crown Princess cannot do anything to her!
Why couldn't Que'er see Banxia's thoughts, and the corner of his mouth curved into a sarcastic arc.
He who knows the current affairs is a hero. Nineteen years later, the Crown Princess worked hard to find a slave who had been sold for many years. Did Banxia think that they could be dismissed with an understatement?
Quie'er looked at Nangong Yue inquiringly, and deliberately asked for instructions: "Concubine, it seems that Banxia is unwilling to tell the truth."
"What the slave said is the truth!" Banxia raised her head excitedly, her eyes turned red at some point. She pretended to be strong, but she couldn't hide the strong feeling inside.
Nangong Yue does not want to use her words with Banxia. As the old saying goes: "Eating the emperor's salary is the only thing that is loyal to the emperor." Banxia, as a slave in the palace, does not understand this simplest truth. When encountering trouble or disaster, just think about being wise and protecting yourself. How can there be such a good thing in this world!
"Baihui, go to the Yu Mansion." Nangong Yue calmly ordered Baihui, and Baihui immediately followed the order and left.
Yu Mansion is Banxia’s current head of house. When Banxia heard this, his face turned pale and he vaguely guessed what the Crown Princess wanted to do...
Even if the master reuses me again, I am afraid that he will not disobey the Zhennan Palace for his own sake...
Time passed in Banxia's uneasy speculation, her face became increasingly ugly, but she still held on to the last glimmer of hope, maybe, maybe...
Nangong Yue picked up a storybook and flipped through it leisurely, as if Pinellia ternata did not exist at all. Huamei on the side carefully served Nangong Yue's tea, and no one in the hall paid attention to Banxia.
For Banxia, it was even more uncomfortable than when she was interrogated by Que'er before.
She was almost restless, feeling that time was so torturous...
I don’t know how long it took, but Baihui came back with a small red lacquered carved wooden box in her hand.
Ban Xia stared at the wooden box, her pupils shrinking. She recognized this box. It was the box where Mrs. Yu was released into the contract!
My guess was good, the Crown Princess really... really gave herself to...
Thinking about it, Banxia's body swayed twice and was on the verge of collapse.
Bai Hui walked past Ban Xia without squinting. After saluting Nangong Yue, she opened the wooden box in her hand to show her, and then sent the box to Ban Xia.
This is my own deed of betrayal. The cinnabar handprint on it is still bright red like blood after so many years, which is extremely dazzling.
A thin layer of water vapor appeared in front of Banxia's eyes.
The Crown Princess didn't say anything, but the threat was already obvious.
There is only a physical deed in this box, no husband, no children...
If she continues to fight to the death, the imperial concubine will have many ways to deal with herself. Separating her husband and wife and saying goodbye to her flesh and blood is only the first step.
From now on, my body deed is in the hands of the imperial concubine, and my mother's body deed is also in the palace. My mother has worked hard to raise me since she was a child. Can I really bear to hurt her...
I am not alone without relatives or friends.
Despair showed in Banxia's eyes, and her originally pale face became even paler, almost transparent.
Back then, she tried her best, even taking twenty blows, to save her life... Nineteen years have passed, and when she thought that period of the past could disappear in time, she did not expect that she would eventually escape. but. After all, it is in line with the old saying: It is a blessing, not a curse, and it is a disaster that cannot be avoided!
In an instant, the last line of defense in her heart collapsed...
I don’t know when Banxia’s face was full of tears. She kowtowed respectfully and choked with sobs: “The Crown Princess, the servant said, I hope the Crown Princess will not anger my mother. She will do nothing. I know..." Banxia didn't dare to tell Granny Luo, or anyone else. She originally planned to keep this secret in her stomach for the rest of her life.
"Say it." Nangong Yue said two words with a serious face, showing no emotion.
Ban Xia calmed down and tried to recall what happened back then. Everything seemed to be still fresh in his memory.
Maybe it’s because she never dares to forget...
"It has been almost nineteen years... I still remember that day was the eighth day of November. In the afternoon, after I had lunch, I suddenly found that one of my earrings was missing, so I searched for it along the way, and ended up passing by Bixiao. When I was in the back garden of the hall, I saw the former princess’s nanny, Lu, pouring a jar of medicine residue under a magnolia tree in the corner. At that time, the slave didn’t pay attention, but when the slave passed by the tree again early the next morning After planting Magnolia, I found that most of the leaves on the tree had fallen off..."
Ban Xia's white lips trembled slightly, and after a pause, he continued: "Two days later, I heard that the late princess who had always been pregnant suddenly felt like cramping, but she was fine again soon. At that time, the slave girl couldn’t help but think about whether there was something wrong with the medicine dregs dumped by Grandma Lu..."
"Miss Banxia, since you feel suspicious, why don't you report this matter to the master in the palace?" Baihui's tone did not fluctuate at all.
Ban Xia shrank and felt that the eyes of the maids in the hall were cold and disdainful... She didn't understand the truth, but she was so soft-spoken!
Ban Xia took a deep breath and added: "Your Majesty, Madam Lu is the first person next to the late princess. She has had **** for the late princess since she was a child. This slave is just a third-class maid in the yard, and she speaks softly. , Talking empty-handed, even if the servant said it, who would believe it!" Maybe she might be bitten back by Grandma Lu, and not only her, but also her family members would be involved.
Besides, if everything is as she guessed, then someone must be instigating behind Mother Lu. The identity of the person who can instigate her must be not simple. What's even more frightening is that the person they want to attack is the late princess. Dafang clan, in this southern border, in this palace, who dares to be so bold...
To this day, Banxia still dare not think about it.
No matter who was behind the scenes, if he found out that she had seen it accidentally and wanted to kill her as a little maid, it would be easy.
Ban Xia simply made a mistake on purpose, and the mistake had to be neither too big nor too small, so she pretended to accidentally break the Guanyin Guanyin, and "happened" to be seen by Grandma Lu. What happened next was just as she expected... Later, when Banxia learned about the death of the late princess, she felt even more grateful that she had made the right choice, otherwise, her miserable life would have been lost long ago!
Everyone present is not stupid, so they don’t know Banxia’s selfishness. Que’er curled his lips disdainfully and said to the point: “Why bother with sophistry? After all, it’s just greed for life and fear of death.!”
Panxia's face turned green and white, her lips trembled slightly and she was speechless. She is just afraid of death, but who is not afraid of death?
"As the former princess's slave, you should bear the emperor's worries if you take advantage of the king's salary. You know that the behavior of the late Princess Lu is suspicious, but you let her wander. You know that the cause of the late princess's death is suspicious, but you conceal it and fail to report it. It is the same as An accomplice." Que'er said in a sharp tone, "What master would dare to want a slave like you??"
The maids in the hall looked at Banxia with disdain. No matter how eloquent Banxia was, she couldn't say a word for a while.
"The Crown Princess!" Banxia cried and kowtowed several times, "I know my fault, and I just ask the Crown Princess not to vent my anger on my family... No matter how the Crown Princess punishes the slave, I have no regrets. !" She squatted on the ground humbly, not daring to move.
Nangong Yue looked at Banxia coldly.
Panxia may be a good daughter, a good wife, and a good mother, but to the master's family, she is not a "good" slave.
This matter is indeed complicated, and it is indeed not something that a little maid like her can solve. But when the old prince was still alive, even if the King of Zhennan was not reliable, she could still report it to the old prince, and he would let him Be the one to decide.
But she didn't do anything... She just wanted to stay away and keep herself safe.
If she had said it earlier, the late princess would not have left so early, leaving Xiao Yi alone...
"Come, take the person down first." Nangong Yue said calmly.
Of course she has to deal with Banxia, but not now.
She still wants to keep Pinellia ternata until she finds Nanny Lu and lets the two of them confront her!
Ban Xia was quickly taken down, and the hall became quiet again, and the atmosphere was a bit solemn.
Nangong Yue's face was as heavy as water, she picked up the tea cup and put it down again.
Today, the matter of the late princess has finally made some progress. What Banxia said just now made Nangong Yue even more alert. No matter who is the mastermind behind this matter, she must be careful. You can’t scare the snake away...
"The Crown Princess," Que'er observed Nangong Yue's expression and said cautiously, "that Aunt Lu... I heard someone mention it when I was registering the roster."
Seeing Nangong Yue raise her eyebrows to indicate for him to continue, Que'er continued: "Shortly after the death of the late princess, Grandma Lu asked the old princess to leave the house and return to her hometown. The old princess agreed..."
A stern look flashed in Nangong Yue's eyes, and she asked: "Quie'er, go check where Grandma Lu's hometown is, and then... Baihui, ask Zhu Xing to send someone to capture Grandma Lu. !"
"Yes, Crown Princess." Que'er took the order and left with a solemn look.
The hall was so quiet that one could even hear everyone's breathing. The silence was broken until a maid came to say that King Zhennan had invited the Crown Princess to come over.
Nangong Yue nodded slightly, stood up, stroked the skirt of 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 many trivial matters in the palace recently, can you handle it?"
Nangong Yue said with a smile on her lips, "Thank you for your trouble, my daughter-in-law."
The King of Zhennan nodded happily and said: "I know that you have always been capable. However, there are many things to do during the new year. It is also your first year to take care of the affairs of the palace. I thought, let your eldest aunt come. How do you feel about helping you?"
Nangong Yue stood there with her eyebrows lowered. Based on her understanding of King Zhennan, he probably would not have expected such "comprehensiveness". Reminiscing that Mrs. Qiao had just come to "visit" Xiao Fang a few days ago, this It is not difficult to guess who suggested the matter.
Nangong Yue’s guess was correct, it was Mrs. Qiao who proposed it to King Zhennan. King Zhennan thought about it and thought it made sense. Although the Crown Princess was capable, she had never taken care of the royal palace. Especially during the New Year, she had to worship her ancestors. The Crown Princess was a newlywed. If she got the rules wrong and something went wrong, Not good. So, King Zhennan thought about it and simply called her over.
"Father's kindness, my daughter-in-law is very grateful. It's just..." Nangong Yue said with some embarrassment, "Our prince's house is celebrating the New Year, and Qiao's house is also celebrating the New Year. I'm afraid my eldest aunt is too busy for her own family. What's more, my daughter-in-law heard that Cousin Lan has been unwell recently and often needs the care of her aunt, so how can my daughter-in-law bother her?"
The King of Zhennan frowned. Other than that, it’s okay to say that Qiao Ruolan is going crazy now, but the eldest sister is always carrying her with her wherever she goes. He can’t control her going crazy in Qiao’s Mansion, but if she says something like last time in the Prince’s Mansion, It's not good to talk like crazy. An Yihou will be back sooner or later.
"Father," Nangong Yue continued respectfully, "My daughter-in-law plans to ask Sister Fei and Sister Ni to help her. If there is really something difficult to decide, and Father, you are here, you can also give my daughter-in-law a few words. ."
Yes, I am still here. If anything really happens, the Crown Princess can just come and ask herself! Um! It would be better to let the eldest sister stay in the Qiao Mansion and take care of Qiao Ruolan so that she doesn't cause any trouble. With this thought in mind, King Zhennan spoke and said, "Then Princess, you will have to work harder..."
Nangong Yue knelt down and agreed.
At this time, there was a knock on the door, and the long entourage of the King of Zhennan reported outside, "Your Majesty, there is good news, a great victory in Licheng!"
The King of Zhennan and Nangong Yue immediately beamed with joy. The King of Zhennan even forgot that Nangong Yue was still here and couldn’t wait to order: “Let people come in!”
A young general in uniform strode into the study, knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince led the Southern Xinjiang Army to retake Dengli City on December 17th! Killing nearly ten thousand enemy troops. "As he said that, he presented the good news in his hand.
"Okay, okay, okay!"
The king of Zhennan read the victory report at a glance. He stood up with great joy and said hello three times. The huge stone in his heart finally fell: Dengli City was finally recaptured. If the old man falls asleep again, He was no longer speechless. Xiao Yi, the rebellious son, finally looks a bit like a prince!
The smile on Nangong Yue's lips couldn't be concealed. Dengli City had been captured. This was the last city occupied by Nanliang.
The war with Nanliang is about to end. After this battle, neither Nanliang nor Baiyue will pose a threat to southern Xinjiang, and A Yi will no longer have to fight outside all the time.
Great!
After coming out of King Zhennan’s study, Nangong Yue smiled and said to the two maids accompanying her: "I am very happy today. I have told you that everyone in the house will be rewarded with a month's worth of money."
Huamei said sweetly: "Then I will thank the concubine for everyone."
Nangong Yue was in a good mood and said: "Go to the small Buddhist hall first. I want to burn incense to my grandfather, grandmother and mother and concubine." She was going to tell them the good news and ask their spirits in heaven to bless A Yi!
Baihui and Huamei responded and accompanied Nangong Yue to the Buddhist hall.
The small Buddhist hall that Nangong Yue mentioned is located in the southeast corner of the backyard of the palace. It enshrines the tablets of the old prince, the old princess and the late princess Dafang. Since returning to southern Xinjiang, she would come to the Buddhist temple to offer incense on every first and fifteenth day of the lunar month and every new year and festival.
The mother-in-law guarding the Buddhist hall bowed her head and opened the door, prepared incense and candles, and respectfully welcomed the Crown Princess inside.
The Buddhist hall is quiet and solemn, filled with a faint smell of cigarette smoke, lingering on the tip of the nose, making people calm down.
Nangong Yue burned incense as usual, kowtowed, then clasped her hands together and murmured about Xiao Yi to Dafang's tablet...
The maids were all waiting outside the Buddhist hall, not daring to make a sound, and the surroundings were quiet.
After a while, Nangong Yue opened her eyes, stood up with a calm smile, and left the small Buddhist hall.
With a "squeak", the door of the Buddhist hall closed again, closing the cigarettes in that room behind...
Nangong Yue walked forward along the bluestone path and said, "Let's go see the Magnolia grandiflora that Pinellia was talking about."