latelenovela Chapter 513: Belated
Chapter 513: Belated
"Isn't this Aunt Jianqiu?"
When Jiang Zhongmin was about to leave, someone came to the main hall of Xianfu Palace.
When they saw the person coming, Jiang Zhongmin and the concubines were stunned at first, and then their expressions changed.
For Jiang Zhongmin, if the autumn season had arrived a little earlier, he might not have been so passive.
Now, everything has been settled. Even if Jianqiu came here on the orders of the Queen, what can be done?
In the eyes of Concubine Duan and the others, Jianqiu's sudden visit was obviously related to Jiang Zhongmin.
"This servant pays respects to all the ladies."
Jianqiu seemed not to have seen Jiang Zhongmin greeting her. As soon as she entered the hall, she bowed to everyone headed by Concubine Duan.
"No gift."
Looking at Jianqiu's neither humble nor arrogant attitude, Concubine Duan guessed that she must have done this because of the Queen's decree.
Having said that, she had already finished talking to Jiang Zhongmin about the matter of Zhen Huan's auspicious clothes.
Moreover, Concubine Duan also warned Jiang Zhongmin that even if Jianqiu came to Xianfu Palace at this time, Concubine Duan was not afraid that Jiang Zhongmin would change his mind.
After all, it was a fact that the auspicious dress was damaged. No matter how the Queen defended Jiang Zhongmin, once the matter came before the Emperor, Yongzheng would definitely side with Zhen Huan.
If it really came to that, the Queen would have to consider whether it was worth it to go to the Imperial Court to compete with Zhen Huan and the others just for a mere eunuch.
Therefore, when Concubine Duan looked at Jianqiu, who was neither humble nor arrogant, her expression was particularly calm.
"Empress Duan, the Empress just received the news you sent over. She is also very concerned about the damage to Concubine Wan's wedding dress, so she sent this servant to investigate."
Jianqiu also noticed something wrong in Concubine Duan's eyes. After a moment's silence, she said this to Concubine Duan, and then prepared to see how Concubine Duan would speak.
In the past, Concubine Duan always looked like a person who was not interested in worldly affairs. However, since Se-ran was demoted to a commoner that year, Concubine Duan changed her sickly appearance and became much more active.
Take the matter of Zhen Huan's auspicious clothes for example. Others don't know the truth behind it, but Jianqiu, as the Queen's confidant, knows the Queen's plan very clearly.
The Queen sent Jianqiu over at this time, under the pretext of "concern", but in fact she wanted to see if Jiang Zhongmin had noticed anything. At the same time, she also wanted Jianqiu to test Concubine Duan and see his reaction.
"I see."
After hearing Jianqiu's confession, Concubine Duan nodded, as if she understood.
"Then... Madam?"
Jianqiu originally thought that Concubine Duan understood what he meant, so she would give him some feedback.
Unexpectedly, after Concubine Duan nodded, there was no further movement.
Seeing that everyone else slowly left the hall, but Concubine Duan remained indifferent, Jiang Zhongmin just stood there in a daze, not knowing whether he should take the opportunity to leave or continue waiting. Jianqiu felt that his vision was dizzy.
"what happened?"
Facing Jianqiu's question with hidden anger, Concubine Duan seemed to be unaware of it and just asked back calmly: "Do you have anything else to say?"
While saying this, Concubine Duan seemed to have just noticed Jiang Zhongmin standing aside, and said to him, "Okay, I hope you can remember what I just said to you, so please leave first!"
"嗻……"
When Jiang Zhongmin saw Jianqiu coming, he thought that Jianqiu came to support him on the orders of the Queen, so he watched silently from the side.
Unexpectedly, after Jianqiu arrived, the atmosphere between her and Concubine Duan suddenly became strange.
At this time, Concubine Duan suddenly asked him to leave. Jiang Zhongmin knew that no matter what the two would talk about next, it would be beyond his understanding.
Although he felt very sorry about this, Jiang Zhongmin had already been scolded by Concubine Duan, and at this time he still had a strong sense of awe and vigilance towards her.
Jiang Zhongmin didn't dare to disobey Concubine Duan's words, so he could only retreat obediently.
"Well, everyone who has nothing to do with it has left."
Concubine Duan kept her eyes fixed on Jiang Zhongmin until he left, then she retracted her gaze and said to Jianqiu, "Jianqiu, if you have something to say, you can speak freely now."
"Ha ha……"
In response, Jianqiu just laughed awkwardly twice, but felt extremely aggrieved in her heart.
……
"Sister Mei, Lingrong, why did Jianqiu come to Xianfu Palace at this time? "
After returning to Shen Meizhuang's Cunju Hall, Zhen Huan was naturally able to speak more freely because Concubine Jing did not come back with them.
Regarding Jianqiu's arrival, Zhen Huan always felt that there was some unknown secret behind it.
It’s not necessarily a conspiracy, but looking at Concubine Duan’s attitude towards Jianqiu at that time, Zhen Huan also saw some clues.
"Ah."
Shen Meizhuang also noticed those details, and at this time, she nodded to Zhen Huan to show her agreement.
"Jiang Zhongmin was promoted by the Queen. Now that something like this has happened, Concubine Duan has reported everything. Even if the Queen wants to show favoritism, she can't say anything."
Since Jiang Zhongmin arrived, An Lingrong has never said anything clearly to Zhen Huan and the others.
At most, when Zhen Huan showed signs of losing control of her emotions, she and Shen Meizhuang would speak out to comfort Zhen Huan.
It’s not that An Lingrong had nothing to say in the face of the situation at that time, but there were so many people around that it was inconvenient to say something that could get to the point.
Things are different now, because she has only her own people around her. An Lingrong has no scruples anymore. She pulls Shen Meizhuang aside and analyzes with Zhen Huan the various influences of the two of them on her auspicious dress.
"This……"
After listening to An Lingrong's analysis, Zhen Huan was so scared that she broke out in a cold sweat.
Because according to An Lingrong, the damage to her wedding dress was not an accident, but more like a long-planned conspiracy!
"Sister, you may think that I am worrying too much or making a big deal out of nothing, but please think carefully, isn't this matter full of strange things?"
An Lingrong saw that Shen Meizhuang was also surprised, but she did not interrupt her, and continued to say to Zhen Huan: "It's not every few years that the palace holds a promotion for concubines. Even if it is a rare event, with the meticulousness of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, would they make such a mistake in such a matter? Even if it is an 'accident', there will be people who will take advantage of it and fan the flames behind the scenes!"
An Lingrong's words were like thunder, which not only exploded in Zhen Huan's heart, but also made her and Shen Meiyu fall into different associations.
However, the more they thought about it, the uglier their faces became.
Because just as An Lingrong said, this situation is really unfavorable for Zhen Huan!