C45 ash (1/2)

”Alright, I also believe that the emperor is fair! That day, you came to find me and pay a visit to Imperial Consort Qiong together. After going back, get your palace's Xi Yan to take the image and come, and have me make this Polygonum multiflorum Thunb, and give it to Imperial Consort Qiong! Do you dare to say that I am slandering you? ”

”Xi Yan? ”Hahaha …” Imperial Consort Lan suddenly laughed as if she had heard the funniest joke in the world.

”What are you laughing at?” The Imperial Consort Hui shouted in anger.

Imperial Consort Lan suddenly stopped smiling. Her face that was once as beautiful as an orchid in a valley was now as cold as ice. ”Xi Yan is already dead!”

Dead?!

Imperial Consort Hui's eyes widened as she kneeled on the ground in shock. Ever since she went to the Star Palace to pay her respects to the Great Deity Official, she had always lived in seclusion, so she wasn't too concerned about the news of the imperial palace. The news of Xi Yan's death did not spread out widely under Mo Hua's orders.

If Xi Yan died, then there was no proof!

This...

Imperial Consort Hui was speechless.

Ye Qiongjiang suddenly opened her mouth, ”Didn't Imperial Consort Hui Sis say that Xi Yan took the pattern to find you, no matter if Xi Yan is dead or alive, is the pattern still there?”

Ah, yes, and the pattern!

Imperial Consort Hui looked at Ye Qiongjiang gratefully, and immediately touched the red jade on her back and said: ”Quickly, quickly, quickly go back and bring that diagram back.”

”Yes, Empress.” Red Jade quickly got up and ran outside.

The corners of Imperial Consort Lan's eyes twitched, she looked towards Begonia, only to see the latter nodding slightly, and laughed coldly: ”Fine, little sister will wait for elder sister's image, so that elder sister can accept it and admit it.”

For a moment, the room was completely silent. Those who were sitting and those who were kneeling were all waiting for the red jade to return.

Ye Qiongjiang swept a glance at the Imperial Consort Lan who was sitting motionlessly and did not have any signs of fear, and suddenly ordered: ”Fang Chun, I'm a little thirsty, go and instruct the palace maids outside to bring some tea and snacks in.”

Fang Chun was startled, the snacks were all on the table, why did she want more tea and snacks?

Ye Qiongjiang remained unperturbed, and said indifferently: ”This tea is cold, go change it to hot water.”

”Eh, yes, Niangniang, this servant will go right away.” Fang Chun looked at Imperial Consort Hui who was kneeling on the ground, and suddenly understood Lady Qiong's intention, and immediately left.

Not long later, he brought the hot tea back to the table and stood behind Ye Qiongjiang. He whispered: ”Empress, this servant has already sent someone to keep an eye on him.”

Ye Qiongjiang didn't show any expression, she only stood up slightly and personally poured some tea for Mo Hua. She said softly, ”Your Majesty, the ground is cold and hard.

Mo Hua looked at her and a slight smile appeared on his serious face. Ye Qiongjiang stopped his gaze the moment it came into contact with her and poured a cup of tea from the teapot. He then walked to the front of Imperial Consort Hui and squatted down, saying: ”Elder sister, please have some tea.”

After passing the teacup to Imperial Consort Hui, Ye Qiongjiang took the chance to pull her up. The tactful Fang Chun passed the embroidered block to Imperial Consort Hui, allowing him to sit down.

”Sister Qiong Fei is really kind, but you have to be careful of the little ones. I'm afraid that my sister's kindness will not be rewarded. ”

Thank you for your concern, Big Sister Imperial Consort Lan. This matter should be decided by the Emperor.

Ye Qiongjiang replied modestly, and then sat down quietly.

Imperial Consort Lan's eyes flashed fiercely, becoming more and more gloomy.

Not long after, Red Jade returned.

Imperial Consort Hui stood up excitedly, ”Red Jade, where are the things?”

Red Jade did not reply and slowly lowered her head instead.

”What do you mean? Where are the items? Hurry and take it out! ” Imperial Consort Hui was suspicious.

Imperial Consort Lan chuckled, her eyes narrowing as she watched the lively scene.

Hong Yu pursed her lips, and said after a long while, ”Empress, your servant …” this servant really cannot go along to slander Esteemed Empress Lan with you … ”

”What?” Imperial Consort Hui looked at her in shock, unable to hear what she was saying clearly.

Hong Yu simply knelt down. ”Esteemed Empress, you have always been gentle and kind. You have often taught us servants to be upright and upright, but you …” You slandering the Esteemed Empress Lan like that, this is truly not a servant who respects the Imperial Consort Hui Empress! ”Today, in front of the emperor, this servant really won't be able to help you make such a huge lie.”

”You … ”What did you say …”

Imperial Consort Hui took a few steps back, her body swaying twice, almost falling down. Even her lips couldn't help but tremble.

She looked at the red jade kneeling on the ground as if it was her first time meeting it. The feeling of being stabbed by someone close to her was indescribable.

”Red Jade.” Mo Hua said in a deep voice.

The red jade kneeled down and bowed, ”This servant is here.”