Adore Trick of Beauty

Nie Wushuang looked at her and was silent for a while: "I know."

"No, Nie Meiren doesn't know." Yamei Ren looked at her: "There are so many rumors outside now. Didn't Meiren Nie hear it at all?"

Nie Wushuang nodded: "I know. It's just those words." Rumors always kill people, but if they are said too much, they will only be the same. What kind of beauty is a disaster, what kind of cheating husband remarries...

She suddenly remembered what Xiao Fengqing said today, "Or do you want to avoid him? Other courtyards? Palaces? Or 'Shuiyun Temple'?..."

She suddenly broke into a cold sweat. Could it be that Xiao Fengqing had heard some unfavorable rumors about her and asked her to avoid the limelight?

"What did the Yamei people hear?" Nie Wushuang asked quickly: "No matter what, just tell me. Feng"

The Yamei people frowned: "There are many, but there are new rumors recently. There will be a flood in the Congjiang River this summer. People from the Ministry of Industry have received an imperial edict to control the flood. However, the flood in the Congjiang River was too serious this time. Thousands of people died. For the rest of the people, some people have already said that it was a disaster from heaven. So some people in the capital said..."

"What is it?" Nie Wushuang was in a cold sweat. The three of them became tigers, and Zeng Zi killed someone. She could still find a way to crack the conspiracy. She couldn't imagine the huge power of public opinion.

"They say that the flood from the sky is caused by the disaster star that disturbs the king. It is said that it is because of the woman's lust for harming the country." The Yamei people said worriedly: "Isn't this woman's lust for beauty Nie?"

Nie Wushuang looked at her suddenly, and the cold light in her beautiful eyes made Ya Mei shrink back. She hurriedly waved her hands: "Nie Mei, don't get me wrong, this is really not what I said!"

I'm sorry you don't dare either! Nie Wushuang thought coldly in his heart.

She put away the cold look on her face and relaxed her breath: "Beauty Xie Ya, please give me some advice. I will pay attention."

At this time, Imperial Physician Yan had finished treating Jade Concubine. He walked in and wiped the sweat from his forehead: "Jade Concubine has gone to bed. Just taking a few more medicines will cure her long-term asthma and cough, but she is still too weak. , it needs to be nursed back to health for a period of time.”

Nie Wushuang nodded: "Thank you, Imperial Physician Yan. If no one asks about what happened today, Imperial Physician Yan doesn't have to say too much to people. If anyone asks, just be vague."

Imperial Physician Yan smiled and said: "Nie Mei is kind-hearted, and I understand this."

Nie Wushuang took Imperial Physician Yan to say goodbye to the Yamei people, and then went to Yuanxiu Palace. Before leaving, Imperial Physician Yan hesitated for a moment and then said: "Wei Chen saw that Nie Mei's cheeks were red, but her breathing was fast and slow, and she often broke out in cold sweats. This may be a symptom of blood deficiency and strong yin fire. When Nie Mei is free, I would like to let you know. Wei Chen, please check your pulse."

Nie Wushuang had something on his mind and just nodded perfunctorily.

On the next day, Nie Wushuang was taking a nap in the palace. Suddenly Mingqiu came in and reported: "Your Majesty, someone from Ziwei Palace has come to invite your Majesty."

Nie Wushuang thought that something was wrong with the Yamei people, so he called the maid in who was delivering the message, but it turned out to be an ugly maid.

"Blessings, Miss Nie. My mother-in-law said she would like to invite Miss Nie to come over and have a talk. I wonder if Miss Nie is free?" the maid asked respectfully.

Nie Wushuang looked at her carefully: "Who are you?"

"This slave is the maid under the Concubine Jade, and her name is Ying'er." The maid smiled.

Nie Wushuang understood. After dressing up a little, he took Mingqiu and Xia Lan and walked towards Ziwei Palace. Halfway through the journey, I suddenly saw a group of palace maids in brightly-colored costumes supporting a well-dressed beauty walking towards the Queen's "Laiyi Palace".

Nie Wushuang looked around for a while and asked, "Who are they?"

Xia Lan shook her head and Ming Qiu replied: "That one is the seventh princess of Qi State, who came to see the Queen today. That's why Nie Meiren didn't go to pay her respects today, so she didn't know the news."

Nie Wushuang paused for a moment, then turned his head after a long time: "Let's go."

Arriving at the "Ziwei Palace", Nie Wushuang went straight to the middle hall. The jade concubine was wearing a coat and reading a book against the beauty couch by the window. When she saw Nie Wushuang coming, she said coldly: "You are really willing to come."

Nie Wushuang was used to her weirdness, so he asked Xia Lan and Ming Qiu to go down and get tea, and said with a smile: "Is the Jade Concubine feeling better?"

"If I'm not mad at you, it's not bad." Concubine Jade put down the book and stared at her with a pair of cold eyes: "You are not afraid that I will die."

Nie Wushuang smiled slightly: "Wushuang said that a palace concubine who is not favored is worse than a palace maid who works in Yongxiang. Therefore, if the empress really dies, Wushuang has no way to feel sorry for her."

Jade Concubine looked at her for a while, and finally let out a long breath: "You are lucky. I don't want to die. I won't..."

She paused and looked at the lush vegetation outside the house with despondent eyes: "I will never expect him to look at me again." Her eyes were filled with tears, and two lines of clear tears were flowing down her face. Nie Wushuang suddenly felt sour in his heart.

This is a woman who is completely disappointed in love. She understands this feeling. All the beliefs she once had have been ruthlessly destroyed and trampled on. In contrast, the disappointment of the jade concubine is just an extravagant desire for the emperor's love. It’s something you can’t ask for, so naturally you’ll be sad and disappointed.

"Empress..." Nie Wushuang sighed. The jade concubine turned around and wiped away her tears: "I accept your love. If you don't dislike it, you can come to Ziwei Palace often."

This was a huge concession on her part. Nie Wushuang breathed a sigh of relief: "Wushuang is helpless in the palace, so he still needs the help of the Jade Concubine."

The Jade Concubine sighed: "If I could help you before, now I am just a concubine who has fallen out of favor. It's good that you are not affected. How can I help you?"

Nie Wushuang comforted her with gentle words, and suddenly she remembered the rumors told by the Yamei people.

Worried in my heart, I couldn't help but mention it to Jade Concubine. The jade concubine listened silently and snorted coldly: "Every word makes a fortune, but a lot of people use it to destroy bones. This is just their tactic. Please be patient. I will ask my father where this rumor started to spread." of."

Nie Wushuang calmed down and chatted with Jade Concubine for a while before saying goodbye and leaving.

The next day, Nie Wushuang went to pay his respects early in the morning. The queen chatted happily with several concubines. Seeing her come in, the queen accepted her greetings with a smile. She asked warmly, "I heard that Nie Meiren has been in poor health recently. How have you been in the past few days?"

"I'm going back to you, I've been suffering from heatstroke recently, so I called in the imperial doctor. Thank you for your concern!" Nie Wushuang replied.

"I'm afraid not." A cold voice came from the seat: "Nie Meiren has an ancient way of being warm. I heard that this imperial doctor treated the concubines of Ziwei Palace."

Nie Wushuang's heart skipped a beat and she looked at the source of the sound. It was Concubine Yun who had always disdained her. Concubine Yun shook the fan with jade beads in her hand, her beautiful eyes were cold, and she couldn't see that she, who had always been so quiet, would actually get into trouble at this moment.

The smile on the queen's face gradually cooled down. She looked at Nie Wushuang, with a slight suspicion in her eyes: "Nie Meiren, is what Concubine Yun said true?"

Nie Wushuang's beautiful eyes were clear and unwavering, and he knelt down quickly: "I have been walking around recently when I went to Yamei's place, and I accidentally saw the empress Jade Concubine who has been ill in bed for a long time. In addition, I have been suffering from heatstroke recently, so I asked Dr. Yan to treat me. .I wonder if I, my concubine, have done something wrong?”

The queen frowned slightly: "Is she really willing to let the imperial doctor treat her? Wasn't it before..." She stopped talking in the middle of her words. The concubines Jing and Shu next to them also remained silent.

"Well, since the concubine is willing to see the imperial doctor, this is also a happy event." The queen concluded lightly, then changed the topic and mentioned the state banquet in three days and the Chinese Valentine's Day banquet in ten days.

The concubines were enjoying themselves in the palace and were naturally very keen on the banquet. The state banquet is divided into two parts. One part is for the emperor and his ministers, who will entertain the emperor's relatives and ministers. At the same time, the queen will host the banquet and entertain all the wives and concubines. Naturally, the seven princesses of Qi will be guests.

However, Empress Dowager Gao was unable to return to the palace on time to study Buddhism, which naturally made the concubines less cautious.

The concubines chatted animatedly and took their leave for a long time. Nie Wushuang was about to leave the "Lai Yi Palace" when suddenly a voice came from behind: "Ms. Nie, please stay."

Nie Wushuang looked back and saw Qiu Meng, the eldest maid beside the queen.

"Sister Qiu Meng, is the queen summoned?" Nie Wushuang asked politely.

"Yes, Miss Nie, please come with your servant." Qiu Meng replied. Nie Wushuang felt slightly uneasy and followed Qiu Meng to the queen.

The queen was sitting in front of the dressing table taking off heavy jewelry. She looked at Nie Wushuang kneeling on the ground through the dim bronze mirror, and did not immediately ask her to get up.

"The Queen..." Nie Wushuang asked vaguely uneasy: "What are the orders for the concubine to come here?"

The queen looked at her face in the mirror and asked calmly: "How is my concubine doing now?

Nie Wushuang carefully considered his words and replied: "I heard from Imperial Physician Yan that she has depression in her heart and is overly worried, so she needs to take good care of herself."

"Yeah. That's good." The queen turned her head. Although she took off her phoenix crown, her face was still as dignified and noble as ever: "Nie Mei, you don't know that your own disaster is coming, but you still meddle in your own business. You asked me to How can I believe that you are loyal to me wholeheartedly?"

Nie Wushuang suddenly felt something in his heart, and he fell to the ground in fear: "The Queen is a wise lady, I am just kind-hearted and helping the Jade Concubine to hire an imperial doctor. I don't know that this violates the Queen's taboo! I deserve to die!"

The queen looked at her carefully, as if she wanted to see if she was lying. After thinking about it again and again, she sighed: "Don't blame me for being ruthless. It's really that I don't care about things in the palace. Listen more and don't talk. Concubine Jade When you were favored, you were arrogant and domineering and offended many concubines. If you help her, how will you gain a foothold in the palace in the future?"

She paused for a moment: "Nowadays, rumors are gradually spreading in the capital, saying that the emperor is close to women, causing floods from the sky. If you don't take care of it, the emperor will not be able to protect you!"

Nie Wushuang suddenly raised his head and looked at the Queen with tears: "Queen, please save me, how dare I confuse the emperor?"

Seeing that the beating was almost complete, the queen calmed down and said, "Okay, don't worry, be careful in your words and actions in the palace, and everything will pass."

Nie Wushuang then retreated in panic. After leaving "Lai Yi Palace" Nie Wushuang wiped the remaining tears on his face and took a long breath.

"Nie Meiren, did the Queen make things difficult for you?" Xia Lan asked worriedly.

Nie Wushuang shook his head: "It's okay, go back to the palace."

Only irrelevant people are not worthy of controversy. She helped the Jade Concubine, but she unexpectedly incurred Concubine Yun's sudden attack and the Queen's rebuke. This not only proved that the Jade Concubine still had a role in the palace, but also proved that her original decision was right: saving the Jade Concubine could increase her own income. Help in this palace!

She returned to "Yuanxiu Palace" and thought about it, but she still felt uneasy. Just when she was upset and angry, Mingqiu brought tea. Seeing the vague sadness in Nie Wushuang's eyebrows, she suggested, "If Miss Nie has any difficulties, she can talk to Eunuch Yang for discussion."

Mingqiu had always been taciturn in front of her, but now he suddenly said something like this, which made Nie Wushuang look at her a few times: "Eunuch Yang is from the imperial court. If you go, be more careful."

Mingqiu nodded in agreement and left as ordered.

Around evening, Yang Zhi came. He brought the emperor's edict, and the emperor summoned Nie Wushuang to sleep with him.

When he arrived at the inner palace, Yang Zhi excused himself from the palace guests and looked serious:

"This is Miss Nie's only chance. Go and ask the emperor to let you escape the trouble in the temple, or find an excuse to worship the Buddha."

Nie Wushuang's heart skipped a beat and she lost her voice: "Is it that serious?"

"Of course, this morning several officials in court have already started to challenge the emperor, asking him to depose Meiren Nie. However, the emperor is resolute. Otherwise, Meiren Nie would have been moved to a nunnery or Donglin Temple." Yang Zhi frowned and said.

Nie Wushuang fell down on the chair in shock. Everything happened so quickly. It had only been three or four days since Xiao Fengqing asked her to avoid trouble, seemingly true and false, but the rumors had spread so fiercely!

"Eunuch Yang, what should I do?" Nie Wushuang murmured, "How can this happen so quickly?"

Yang Zhi sighed: "There must be someone with ulterior motives adding fuel to the flames. I don't know who it is. It's just that they have evil intentions. They use state affairs as an excuse and God's will as a threat. Even the emperor has to be taboo."

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