Chapter 214 The Empress Dowager, the Empress's Enemy
Chapter 214 The Empress Dowager, the Empress's Enemy
He Qingwan's spies are spread throughout the palace. No matter what anyone in the palace does, she can see it. Even the meticulous Liu Yuluo has half of her people.
But He Qingwan never doubted Xue Yan, Liu Yuluo's personal maid.
Xueyan was a maid who came with the dowry and had served Liu Yuluo since she was a child. It was normal for such people to rise and fall together, so He Qingwan never expected that Xueyan would betray Liu Yuluo.
Or there is another possibility, that is, Xue Yan was not Liu Yuluo's person from the beginning.
"Aunt, Xueyan is yours?" He Qingwan guessed.
Qi Guanxi only said, "I have to make plans for Jin'er early."
I guess even Liu Yuluo herself doesn’t know about this.
"She must have noticed that there was something wrong with the tonic soup I sent her. She probably didn't drink the last one. Counting the date, it was about a month ago." He Qingwan pondered for a moment, "I think she must have known that nothing in the palace can escape my eyes, so she didn't even dare to use the doctors in the palace. I'll ask Ruyi to call her over now."
Qi Guanxi and Qi Guanxu looked at each other, then took out a bag of medicine powder from their sleeves.
"Ah Mi, your sister Jin already has a child, so Yu Luo's child doesn't need to be born again." Qi Guanxi poured all the powder into the teacup, and she smiled kindly to He Qingwan, "Ah Mi, don't get involved in this sinful matter, just leave it to your aunt."
He Qingwan raised his hand, holding Xuan Qixiao's pearl and retreated behind the screen.
In a moment, Liu Yuluo arrived with a smile on her face.
But her smile suddenly became much more forced the moment she saw Qi Guanxi.
"She didn't even inform Yu Luo in advance when mother was coming." Liu Yu Luo bowed her head and saluted, and secretly winked at Xue Yan, indicating that she should go for help.
Xueyan acted as if she didn't see anything. She stood there motionless, her eyes on the nose and her nose on the heart.
"Your cousin has been feeling increasingly unwell lately." Qi Guanxi personally picked up the teapot and filled the half-cup of powdered teacup with tea. "Xueyan is a considerate person. Today, your mother has decided to give Xueyan to your cousin."
Liu Yuluo raised her head suddenly, "Mother, Xueyan grew up with my daughter since childhood, and we are like sisters, mother."
"Nonsense, how can a servant be inferior to your cousin?" Qi Guanxi put the teapot down heavily.
He Qingwan gently stroked the back of Qi Guanxi's hand, "Ahem, aunt, please don't get angry because of A-Mi and Sister Yu Luo. Sister Yu Luo values love and friendship, how could she be willing to give Xue Yan to A-Mi, ahem."
"Xue Yan." Qi Guanxi glanced at Xue Yan.
Xueyan immediately restrained Liu Yuluo.
"Xue Yan? Xue Yan, what are you going to do?!" Liu Yu Luo was panicked. She looked at Xue Yan in disbelief. She had suspected many people might be He Qingwan's spies, but she had never suspected Xue Yan.
"Hong Chun." Qi Guanxu raised his chin to the maid standing by and waiting.
Hong Chun bowed, walked to Liu Yu Luo, and together with Xue Yan, forced Liu Yu Luo to kneel on the ground.
"Boyun, you go." Qi Guanxi looked at Liu Yuluo hatefully.
Another maid who was standing by on standby came forward, picked up the cup of turbid tea in front of Qi Guanxi and slowly walked towards Liu Yuluo.
Liu Yuluo, who had already guessed what the tea was, struggled desperately.
"Mother! Mother, you can't do this to me! I am pregnant with His Royal Highness Prince Jin's child! My child is... "
All the warm tea was poured into Liu Yuluo's mouth.
It hurts, it really hurts. Was my sister in the same pain at that time?
Is this her retribution? But she didn't mean to harm her sister! She just wanted to abort her sister's child. She didn't mean to kill her sister, really... She knew she was wrong, and she didn't dare to do it again...
Liu Yuluo collapsed to the ground in pain. She raised her head with all her might and looked at He Qingwan for help with the same eyes and eyebrows as Liu Yujin.
He Qingwan had a cold expression and a dignified manner. Suddenly, she frowned as if she smelled something disgusting, and took out a handkerchief to cover her mouth and nose.
A hot stream flowed out from between her thighs, and Liu Yuluo also smelled the smell that made He Qingwan feel nauseous.
That was the stench of blood.
"Your Majesty, the Prince of Jin is here." Ruyi bowed to He Qingwan as if she didn't see Liu Yuluo bleeding profusely.
His Royal Highness King Jin...
His Royal Highness Prince Jin!
Liu Yuluo opened her mouth with difficulty to call for help, but her mouth was covered tightly by a big hand.
She didn't have the energy to see whether it was Bo Yun or Hong Chun. She only saw Xue Yan walk to He Qingwan and help He Qingwan stand up.
"Mother, aunt, I will take my cousin to the front yard first. You should come here as soon as possible." He Qingwan did not look away and left the room filled with the smell of blood with Baozhu and Ruyi who were holding the child.
Liu Yuluo's tears flowed down her eyes. Just across the wall, He Qingwan was acting like a spoiled child to His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin, but she had to endure this pain here.
The pain made her consciousness gradually blurred. When she was about to faint, she heard Qi Guanxu's cold voice.
"Hong Chun, go get a doctor."
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"Is there someone inside?" King Jin was curious.
"Yes, my mother and aunt are inside. They came to see Qi Xiao." He Qingwan smiled. "I haven't seen my mother for a long time, so I talked to them."
"Aunt and mother are here?" King Jin stopped and said, "My uncle said that my aunt is not feeling well today and should not be exposed to the wind. This..."
He had no doubt about He Qingwan's intention. "Could it be that my aunt and uncle are having a quarrel again?"
"No." He Qingwan smiled and shook his head, "I missed my mother a few days ago, so I wrote a letter. My mother was afraid that outsiders would know that I was still missing home all day at this age, and was afraid that others would laugh at me. So she said she was sick at home, but actually came to visit me secretly with my aunt."
She said unhappily, "Cousin, you know that father is such a rigid and serious person. If I tell him the truth, he will think that you treat me badly and I have to give you face."
King Jin suddenly realized, "So that's how it is." He looked at He Qingwan distressed, "I have neglected you these days. Wait for your cousin for a few more days, A'mi. When I finish these things at hand, I will take you home to live for a while."
He Qingwan smiled faintly, "Well, A-Mi naturally believes in my cousin."
The King of Jin never makes promises.
I had just said that I would take Heqing back to my parents' home late, and I put it into action on the third day.
Dingguo Gongfu.
Xu Zhixuan.
This was the original owner’s residence before she got married. Now that He Qingwan has returned, she still lives here.
At night, candlelight flickers.
Prince Jin held He Qingwan's hand and said, "A-Mi, you can stay here for the next few days. When everything is settled, your cousin will take you, Jin'er, and Qi Xiao home."
He Qingwan didn't ask any more questions. Her eyebrows and eyes looked even softer in the dim candlelight. "Well, A-Mi has always believed in her cousin."
After a while, King Jin left under the cover of night.
He Qingwan put Qi Xiao on his bed, then walked to the makeshift altar and lit a stick of incense.
"Sister Jin, we haven't slept together for a long time."
"Miss..." Baozhu couldn't help but redden her eyes.
She is a daughter of the He family, and Ruyi is a daughter of the Liu family. She and Ruyi have served He Qingwan and Liu Yujin since they were young. They grew up together, so they know the friendship between He Qingwan and Liu Yujin very well.
"Shh, don't cry, Baozhu. You won't be pretty if you cry too much." He Qingwan glanced at Ruyi who was also trying hard to hold back tears. "Ah, you two... forget it, forget it, go outside and cry for a while. Let Xueyan serve you tonight."
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