Chapter 767: Secret Fight

The attic where Concubine Zheng lives is not far from the Imperial Garden. Looking up from the building, you can see the plum forests stacked layer by layer, contrasting with the snow. The vast white area seems to have turned white. The ice under the eaves are more than one foot long, and crystal drops of ice water fall down, falling down the pavilion, melting the snow downstairs, forming a beautiful stream.

Occasionally, a few birds suddenly startled from the plum tree, whirled in the air, and looked from afar, giving this cold winter a little more vitality.

Zheng Fei had no interest in viewing such beautiful scenery. She entered the palace three years ago and was always favored by the officials. In three years, she became a concubine. Logically, she was already one of the luckiest people in the world. How many of the three thousand beauties are not melancholy or resentful? Every night when the lights are on, the little palace lanterns intertwined like stars in this deep palace, how many people were looking at the door? Zheng Fei didn't have to. In the ten days, there would always be a group of figures coming slowly. The wine and food that they drank with the emperor were always delivered early, and she was lucky than anyone else.

But today she gritted her silver teeth, her shoulders trembled. Somehow, an unscrupulous eunuch combing her hair, which made her very dissatisfied, and she was slapped. She knew in her heart that she and her parents' family, one in the deep palace and the other outside the vast palace, had always been mutually supportive. Only when the people outside lived well could her status in the palace become more and more stable. However, the news from last night came to her ears, she almost didn't believe it at all. The Zheng family was at its peak, so why was it suddenly hit by someone? Besides, it was good that Zheng Shuang's cousin who had never bullied others. How could he let others bully him? But knowing that it was Shen Ao who came to her, Concubine Zheng believed it.

Concubine Zheng had a gloomy face and ordered people to inquire about the news. When the news gradually became clear, she became cold and cold. This revenge must be avenged. If she swallowed this breath today, would the Zheng family still want to have a way out tomorrow? To take revenge, she naturally had to count on the emperor. She arrived at the Dan Palace and cried sadly. His Majesty also agreed and must be punished.

But whether this punishment would be just a slap, Concubine Zheng was not sure. Of course, she knew that Zhao Ji had always been in love with Shen Ao, so she could only wait and see.

In the morning, people came to visit one after another. Now the one who came was Concubine De, who was one of the fourth ladies. It is said that he had always been disagreeing with Concubine Shu, so Concubine De, who was ten years older than Concubine Zheng, came here slowly. He greeted him warmly, and said intentionally or unintentionally, and said, "The King of Pingxi is the prince-in-law and the relative of the foreigner. He is also a relative of the Zheng family. How could he do something? For this reason, it is said that he had demolished the house. I really don't know what he had done. Has the good house bothered him?"

Concubine Zheng was naturally tearful and whispered: "Sister, don't say anything more. I am just a miserable person. I thought that after entering the palace, I would be able to prevent my mother's family from being bullied. Who knew that he would hit such a devastating star and now he is still at large."

Defei was sharp-tongued and sneered coldly: "No one supports him. Does the King of Pingxi have the courage to attack Duke Zheng's mansion? In my opinion, there are people in this palace to protect him, so he is so unscrupulous."

Concubine Zheng couldn't hold back her tears and just said, "It's only my fault that I'm in a miserable life..."

Concubine De smiled and said, "It's not that my sister's life is a miserable life, I'm afraid it's just because someone is interested in instigating me. Think about it, who is behind King Pingxi? She is the nephew of Concubine Xian and the son-in-law of Concubine Shu. Isn't this relationship clear? Without their support, will King Pingxi dare to do such a big thing? In my opinion, you are also a disaster for no reason. Your Majesty is willing to come to you on weekdays. Some people look at me and feel jealousy. They say that we are noble people in the world, but aren't they still women? They are jealous of their sister, so sister must be careful."

Speaking of this, no one knows Concubine De’s intentions, how could Concubine Zheng not know? After thinking about it briefly, she said, "Don’t let people know these words, so as not to let my sister know how to be a human in the future."

Concubine De's eyes swept the four walls, and her eyes fell on a lamp shelf, which was carved from bluish jade. When the lamp on the top was lit, the entire jade shelf seemed to be dyed with a layer of halo.

Concubine De naturally knew that this lamp was His Majesty's favorite thing, but later it was given to Concubine Zheng. Concubine De couldn't help but look envious and felt a little sad. She was old and desolate, so she would stop thinking about favoring her in her life.

Concubine Zheng continued: "Everyone is bullied, the clay Buddha is so angry that my sister is worried about, but Concubine Xian and Concubine Shu think they are the fourth wife and have a high status. In fact, it is nothing. Can they capture Your Majesty? But don't forget that Your Majesty has always loved to come here the most, and you are too honest. Some things I shouldn't say as my sister should, but today I have to say that. Since you can see Your Majesty every now and then, you have to say more to make them unlucky. After all, you are too honest. It's not my sister's provocation..."

Concubine Zheng hurriedly said, "What's the matter? My sister is also for my own good." She smiled with tears in her eyes, which was both a bit bitter and a bit pleasing.

When Concubine De saw her appearance, she was even more envious. No wonder the Majesty ran here every few days and couldn't help but sigh. If it were seven or eight years ago, wouldn't her appearance be worse than her? She couldn't help but sigh in her heart. Just as she was about to continue speaking, Jingde's voice came from outside: "The Empress Dowager has something to say to Concubine Zheng."

"Ah..." Concubine De suddenly became at a loss and wanted to retreat. At this time, Jingde had already gone upstairs, so where could he avoid it?

Concubine Zheng stood up and said, "Let's go with me and take the imperial edict."

At this moment, Jingde, who had no expression on his face, had already come in with the whisk, glanced at Concubine Zheng lightly, his eyes fell on Concubine De, and said dryly, "Guy De is here too?"

Concubine De's face was blue and white, and she said awkwardly: "My father-in-law also has a ministry in this cold winter?"

Jingde nodded and said, "The Empress Dowager has a saying that the miscellaneous family will explain it to Concubine Zheng."

Concubine De said nothing, looked at Concubine Zheng, and then looked at Jingde. Concubine Zheng said happily: "Please say it with the father-in-law Jingde."

Jingde raised his bare chin slightly and said with a blank expression: "The Empress Dowager said: The inner palace does not interfere in politics, the foreign relatives are not allowed to interfere in politics, and the foreign relatives are not allowed to infringe on the law." He finished speaking solemnly, and then bowed to Concubine Zheng and said: "Can Concubine Zheng hear it clearly?"

Concubine Zheng's face turned pale, and she bit her lips and whispered: "I hear it clearly."

"Just hear it clearly, hehe..." Jingde said with a dry smile: "Since ancient times, many people have fallen into this sentence. Concubine Zheng has always been well-educated and well-behaved, and must have understood the weight of this sentence. The Empress Dowager was afraid that someone would not know the importance of the matter, so she repeated the same mistakes. At that time, everyone's face was not good-looking, so she called a slave to remind her. "

Concubine Zheng's face turned ashen, and there was no such a cute look? She came to her senses and whispered: "I must remember what the Empress Dowager said. There will be some ignorant things in the future. I hope the Empress Dowager can teach you all the time. This time, Lao Jingde's father-in-law made a special trip. I was so ashamed that there was a jade pendant here, which was the dowry I brought when I entered the palace..." She turned to the dressing table, picked up a jade pendant, and the bronze mirror happened to shine on her face unknown. The Concubine Zheng in the mirror was very cold. When she turned around, she changed her pretty face and put it on Jingde's hand. She held the jade pendant and put it in Jingde's hand, and said: "Now the more I look at it, the more I don't like it. I always get tired of the old and old. I'll give this jade pendant to Grandpa Jingde."

Jingde is not polite. If you talk about the rewards from noble people, Jingde often receives more than Yang Jian. He pinched the jade pendant and put it into his sleeves with a familiarity, and laughed and said, "Thank you, Congratulations to Zheng, to reward him."

Concubine Zheng said dignified and decently: "What is this? Master Jingde is the most involved in the palace. Without Master Jingde, who will serve the Queen Mother? Therefore, if the Queen Mother lives for a hundred years, Master Jingde will have great contributions."

Jingde smiled and said, "The Empress Dowager is still waiting for the slave to reply. Concubine Zheng, say goodbye." He raised the whisk and turned around and left.

Concubine De's eyes were gloomy and she felt even more embarrassed. Concubine Zheng smiled and said to her, "Sister, sit for a while?"

Seeing that Concubine Zheng was about to take her hand, Concubine De took two steps back, as if Concubine Zheng was stained with smallpox and could not get close to him. She smiled dryly: "I only remembered that there were still some things to do, so I left now, so I don't have to send it away." She couldn't help but sigh, secretly hated in her heart. If she had known this was the case, she wouldn't have come to this plague-like place. It turned out that Concubine Zheng was not offending Concubine Xian and Concubine Shu, but it turned out to be the Queen Mother.

She couldn't help but worry. Just now, Jingde saw that she would say something when she went back to report her life. This was a big problem. She was worried and lost in her heart and left quickly.

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Concubine Zheng was still in the attic. At her feet were two eunuchs and a nanny. The three of them knelt on the ground and didn't dare to raise their heads. After serving Concubine Zheng for a long time, who wouldn't know that Concubine Zheng would never be angry when she was angry?

Concubine Zheng bit her lip and became extremely cold. She put her hands on her chest, and her long carved sleeves covered her crystal clear slender hands. She paced back and forth slowly, and suddenly asked, "What did you say outside?"

"When I say something to the noble man, I don't say anything, just... I just shouted a few words of grievances for the noble man..." The old lady was the first to speak, and couldn't help but look at Concubine Zheng in fear, then lowered her head heavily.

Concubine Zheng said lightly: "From now on, I can't say anything, and I can't even shout about the injustice. I'll prepare another gift to the harem tomorrow. Liu Xi...forget it, I'll send it myself."

Concubine Zheng sat gently on a green bench, owing her body, her eyes deep, and continued, "Liu Xi, go to Wenjing Pavilion immediately and tell Your Majesty that the Zheng family's affairs are my unworthy cousin, and it is because the Zheng family is wrong first. As Your Majesty's concubine, I have received holy grace and cannot protect my mother's family. I also ask Your Majesty to make a clear decision and never make things difficult for King Pingxi. King Pingxi has made great contributions to the court, and is a rare talent in my Song Dynasty, and his Majesty's right-hand man. The Zheng family owes him money, and it is also the Zheng family who deserves to die, and it has nothing to do with him."

Liu Xi looked at Concubine Zheng in surprise, wondering whether Concubine Zheng was angry or had really given instructions, and she knelt on the ground and didn't dare to move.

Concubine Zheng frowned and said, "What are you still doing while standing there? Go quickly, it will be too late if you don't go."

Liu Xihe nodded and rolled and crawled.

Concubine Zheng smiled faintly, and she became extremely resentful. She bit her gently and continued, "Madam Wang, thank you for your hard work. I will pick a few beautiful jewelry from my box and send it to Concubine Xian and Concubine Shu. I told them that our sisters don't usually walk around and there are many negligences. Please understand, my sisters, as my sister, will go to see them in a few days."

Madam Wang didn't dare to say anything, so she agreed and walked away quickly.

In the attic, only Concubine Zheng and an eunuch kneeling on the ground were left. Concubine Zheng's face suddenly became terrifying, and she said coldly: "Who is it in front of the Empress Dowager? Why did the Empress Dowager suddenly get into trouble? You said!"

The eunuch kneeling on the ground had a blank expression and said, "I don't know."

Concubine Zheng looked back and said with a grin: "You have collected so much money from my Zheng family every month. If your nephew was not our Zheng family, how could he do business in Huaizhou? Now it's time for you. Check it out for me to see who is talking nonsense. Another thing is that you can find an opportunity to go out of the palace and tell my father, telling him not to rush to do it for the time being. If there are variables in the palace, bear it first and see before talking."

The eunuch kneeling on the ground nodded and said, "I know, I will do it now. I'll be relieved."

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Chapter completed!