bookrebus Chapter 303 Smart and Stupid
Chapter 303 Smart and Stupid
Unfortunately, no one knew that Danzhen was a secret guard trained by the Lin family, and his lightness skills were only basic.
If she were an ordinary palace maid, she naturally would not be able to travel between Zhonghe Palace, Ning'an Palace and the Imperial Household Department in half an hour.
But Danzhen could do it easily and even had time to make tea.
Of course, although the so-called Qingxin tea is prepared, the process of making tea is not that complicated at all. It is just a general tea-making procedure.
Lin Junxue often said that if she encountered something and needed to delay, she would use this as an excuse.
So, when Lin Junxue suggested that Danzhen make tea, Danzhen immediately understood what Lin Junxue meant.
In fact, when it comes down to it, yesterday, it was all based on the tacit understanding between Lin Junxue and Danzhen over the past two years.
Lin Junxue was gambling. She was betting that Danzhen could handle the matter and get out of danger in the end.
However, the most important thing is that no one knows that Xiao Cheng has secretly been hers for a long time.
Therefore, the replacement was effortless, and the Queen Mother would never have expected this.
Lin Junxue said, "Yesterday was indeed extremely thrilling. The Queen Mother did not hesitate to use witchcraft to kill me. Our Queen Mother tried to return to the palace several times but failed. This time, it seems that she is really anxious."
Danzhen and the other two looked surprised. "Empress Dowager?"
Qiao Xin frowned and whispered, "My Lady, are you saying that the real mastermind behind this incident is the Queen Mother again?"
Guyu continued, "If this is true, the Queen Mother's plan this time is really deep enough. If the Queen cannot prove her innocence, the Emperor may abolish you. The Queen Mother is too cruel. The art of witchcraft is something that the previous dynasty and the harem would kill all nine generations of their family if it was discovered. The Queen Mother really dares to use such means."
Lin Junxue said, "The Queen Mother's methods are not limited to this. Of course, the Queen Mother can use the art of witchcraft. Of course, the Queen Mother also knows that witchcraft is a serious crime. So, this time, since the Queen Mother has done it, she will not leave any handle."
Qiao Xin asked, "Your Majesty, has the Queen Mother already known that you were the one who stopped her from returning to the palace? That's why she used this method to deal with you. If that's the case..."
Lin Junxue turned to look at the worried Qiao Xin and the other two, shook her head, and said softly
"The Queen Mother won't know it was me. Right now, she should be in the open while I am in the dark. The Queen Mother probably set up this witchcraft scheme to suppress me and take back the power of the harem after returning to the palace. The Queen Mother may not know that I already know the truth about her plotting to harm me for so many years."
Gu Yu asked, "Madam, why are you so sure that the Queen Mother really doesn't know?"
Lin Junxue nodded slightly
"Because the Queen Mother has never thought highly of me. She has watched me grow up. In her heart, I will always be the fool she played with. And she is the Queen Mother, the biggest winner from the time of the previous emperor to the present. How could she take me seriously? If she didn't take me seriously, how could she guess that I was the one blocking her way back to the palace?"
Given the original owner's trust and closeness to the empress dowager over the years, the empress dowager would not take her seriously until she returned to the palace. This was very good.
Danzhen nodded
"Your Highness is right. Over the years, the Queen Mother would never believe that you have changed your character, and she knows about her plan for you. However, even so, the Queen Mother still set up a trap to plot against you. She really doesn't want to let you go."
Lin Junxue curled her lips, a dangerous gleam flashed in her eyes, and she cut off the last dead branch.
Indifferent voice
"The Queen Mother doesn't want to let me go, and I don't want to let her go either."
Gu Yu asked, "My queen, will the maid who identified you yesterday testify against Jin Ronghua?"
Lin Junxue put down the scissors and said with certainty
"The Emperor can't find anything. The maid who testified against me will not survive this day. Since the Queen Mother can use her, she will not leave this trouble behind. So this matter can only end here. An insignificant maid died, and this witchcraft case is closed."
Xie Yu would naturally suspect that there was someone behind the sudden death of the palace maid, but he would not investigate further.
Or, even if Xie Yu really suspected the Queen Mother, he would not investigate further.
The truth is not important to Xie Yu. The reputation of the royal family and the mother-son relationship between him and the empress dowager are far more important than the truth about witchcraft.
The voice just fell
Xiao Gongzi's voice came from outside the bedroom, "Something happened to the queen."
Guyu walked quickly over, opened the door, and Xiao Gongzi walked in.
"Your Majesty, something has happened. The maid who framed and testified against you yesterday has died. She was said to have a sudden illness. Her body has been transported out of the palace. Eunuch Gao is taking people to Taiwu Palace to report this to the emperor."
Qiao Xin and the other two were stunned and turned to look at Lin Junxue who was standing there.
The Queen was right indeed. This time, the Queen guessed right again. The palace maid did not survive the day.
Lin Junxue's expression was extremely indifferent, and there was no surprise in her eyes.
Yesterday, when the maid was taken away, she knew that she would not have the chance to speak again.
Qiao Xin said, "But your majesty, the emperor just doesn't want to investigate. How can he stop the gossips in the harem? Today, the harem is talking about this matter. The emperor wants to quell the rumors. If there is no satisfactory investigation result, you have been wronged. The emperor dotes on you so much now, he should give you an explanation."
Lin Junxue had no expression on her face
"Do the rumors in the harem matter? It's just a matter of an imperial edict. As for me being framed, if the emperor said so, no matter whether the reason is reasonable or not, it doesn't matter. What matters is that I will believe it and will not pursue it. If I pursue it, it would be stupid. Sometimes, you can be stupid, and sometimes, you can't be stupid."
the other side
Taiwu Hall
Gao Cheng reported to Xie Yu the news that the palace maid had suddenly fallen ill and had died.
Sitting on the dragon throne, Xie Yu frowned and looked unclear after listening to Gao Cheng's words?
The maid suddenly fell ill and died? It was obvious that someone was behind this, so that the maid could not speak.
Xie Yu seemed to have a suspicion in his mind, his expression was shockingly cold.
for a while
Xie Yu said in a deep voice, "This matter ends here. There is no need to investigate further. Go to the Queen's place and tell her that the maid confessed before she died. She said that she performed witchcraft because she was jealous of Concubine Shu. And the hairpin was stolen by her."
Gao Cheng paused.
"Your Majesty, but the Queen may not believe this reason?"
Even Gaocheng felt that this reason was a bit far-fetched. How could a low-ranking maid in Ning'an Palace steal things from the Queen's Zhonghe Palace private storehouse?
Xie Yu put down the Buddhist beads in his hand
"The Queen loves me, but she is also a smart person, so she knows that since I have said it, no matter whether it is true or not, she will not pursue it further."
Xie Yu said again, "Queen, I won't make it difficult for me. Go and pass on the order."