Seeing Jiang Zuiyao's frightened look, Xijun's face changed drastically, and he knelt down on his knees again. This time he was more serious than the previous two times, with a serious look on his face: "Madam, I don't dare to lie about such a big matter.

This slave has been serving Concubine Rong since she was thirteen years old, and it has been twenty-two years this year. Only this slave knows this unknown secret."

Looking at Xijun who was kneeling on the ground, Jiang Zuiyao did not let her get up this time, and looked at her with a gloomy expression. She believed that she would not lie about such a thing.

However, there was one thing that Jiang Zuiyao couldn't figure out and asked: "Since you know that Xibi is my concubine, why do you still dare to tell me this matter, are you not afraid that I will kill you to silence you?"

Xiyun shook her head firmly: "You won't."

Such a firm and unthinking answer made Jiang Zuiyao raise her eyebrows and her voice turned cold: "Why are you so sure?"

Xiyun replied slowly and calmly: "I know that before Xi concubine entered the palace, she was at odds with your sister, madam. It was Xi concubine who took your place and entered the palace."

Sitting on the chair, looking at Xijun under her knees, her attitude was neither humble nor arrogant. Fortunately, she was a palace maid who had served Concubine Rong. Jiang Zuiyao's eyes slightly raised at the corner of her mouth, and a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth: "You used to follow Concubine Rong.

How did a palace maid who was a respectable lady end up in such a useless place?"

Xiyun replied truthfully: "I used to be Concubine Rong's personal maid. Concubine Rong left suddenly, so naturally someone couldn't keep me. It's not easy for me to survive."

Jiang Zuiyao smiled coldly, looked at Xijun in front of her deeply, and said this: "Then are you willing to work with me in the future?"

As soon as these words came out, Xiyun was surprised and even more pleasantly surprised. He hugged Jiang Zuiyao tightly and kowtowed: "As long as Madam doesn't dislike her, I will be willing to go to pieces, no matter what."

Concubine Rong died not long ago, so if anyone wanted to silence Xijun, they would have to wait for a while before taking action. Otherwise, Concubine Rong had just died and Xijun died immediately, which would naturally arouse people's suspicion.

Xijun was demoted to this inconspicuous station, probably Jiang Ningyao's intention was to wait until the limelight was over before getting rid of Xijun, so no one in the palace would know about it.

Xijun knew this, and so did Jiang Zuiyao, so Jiang Zuiyao was sure that Xijun would definitely go with her.

Jiang Zuiyao smiled slowly, her smile became much kinder, and then Xiyun stood up: "Get up and talk."

Xiyun stood up and looked at the new master in front of her. This was the only way out for her.

Jiang Zuiyao then said: "You used to serve Concubine Rong, but now you follow me. I'm afraid I will wrong you."

Xijun quickly shook his head and said: "Madam, you are serious. I am a humble slave. If you don't despise me and are willing to take me in, I will never be able to repay you for such a great kindness. I will definitely repay you like a cow or a horse in the future."

The servants in the palace are different. Once they identify a master, they will be loyal to him for the rest of their lives. The word loyalty is deeply engraved in their bones.

That night, Xijun stayed in Jiang Zuiyao's room. When he got up early the next morning and got on the carriage, Qin Nanxian saw someone else beside Jiang Zuiyao and asked, "Who is she?"

Jiang Zuiyao replied: "I think she is very smart, so I plan to let her serve me by my side in the future."

Qin Nanxian immediately looked at the inconspicuous Xijun, and while his eyes were wandering, he said: "Why does it look familiar?"

Xijun responded in a polite manner: "I used to be a maid serving Concubine Rong, and I have met Mr. Qin several times before."

After this reminder, Qin Nanxian finally remembered: "Oh, I remembered that the maid serving Concubine Rong at the Queen Mother's birthday banquet was indeed you."

Xijun smiled gently and nodded slightly.

At this time, Hong Jingxian came over, looked at Xiyun warily, and asked sternly: "Who are you?"

Facing the serious-faced Hong Jingxian, Qin Nanxian replied: "She is Mrs. Shao's new maid."

Hong Jingxian looked at Xijun carefully. Although he didn't say anything, he already remembered her appearance. Then Hong Jingxian said: "Get in the car quickly. Let's leave now. We can enter Kyoto in the evening, otherwise it will be dark."

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Qin Nanxian nodded and helped Jiang Zuiyao get into the carriage. Xijun followed behind, and Qin Nanxian was the last to enter.

The carriage moved slowly. Jiang Zuiyao looked at Xijun's salute. It was just a small cloth bag with very few things. After thinking about it, she turned to Qin Nanxian and said: "Xijun is a guilty person. If I plead with the Queen Mother,

, it shouldn’t be a problem, right?”

Qin Nanxian nodded: "If the Queen Mother approves of such a small matter, she can naturally stay with you."

Jiang Zuiyao was relieved a lot and leaned on the soft cushion and stopped talking.

In the evening, as expected, she entered the gate of Kyoto on time. Looking at the familiar city gate and familiar streets, Jiang Zuiyao was not happy at all.

The carriage did not go in the direction of Shao Mansion, but went straight to the palace. When they arrived at the gate of the palace, everyone got off the carriage.

Hong Jingxian stepped forward and said: "Mr. Qin, Mrs. Shao, I can only escort you here. You will have to walk the way into the palace on your own."

Jiang Zuiyao said with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Hong, for escorting us all the way. Thank you for your hard work."

Hong Jingxian just nodded lightly. He didn't seem to be a talkative person.

Everyone turned around and walked towards the palace gate, but after walking a few steps, Hong Jingxian behind them said: "Mrs. Shao, I sent someone to check the maid next to you, and she is very clean."

Jiang Zuiyao looked over after hearing the sound, and glanced at Hong Jingxian thoughtfully. She wanted to say something, but she just nodded slightly and smiled gratefully.

On the way to the Queen Mother Fengzhu Palace, Jiang Zuiyao kept thinking about what Hong Jingxian had just said. Halfway there, she asked Qin Nanxian: "Why did Hong Jingxian want to check Xijun?"

Qin Nanxian replied without any surprise: "His mission is to ensure that you return to Beijing safely. Suddenly there is a stranger beside you. He should investigate it."

Jiang Zuiyao asked unexpectedly: "It only took one day to find out?"

Qin Nanxian smiled lightly and replied: "He is the deputy head of the Imperial City Department. Is it not easy to find out the identity of a palace maid? Don't underestimate the Imperial City Department. If they want to know who the background is, they can tell the ancestors

Eighteen generations have understood it clearly."

Such words made Jiang Zuiyao feel chilly in her heart. Since they were able to find out Xiyun in such a short period of time, and she had been with the Queen Mother for so long, I'm afraid the Queen Mother had already figured out her background, right?

Qin Nanxian saw Jiang Zuiyao's worry and said, "Don't think too much. Since the Queen Mother can reuse you, it means that she is very relieved about you."

Jiang Zuiyao asked again: "This road seems to be smooth, but I'm afraid there are setbacks behind the scenes, right?"

Qin Nanxian nodded: "Hong Jingxian has already found out the movements of the Taixuan clan. You are pregnant, so you have to avoid it. Many people from the Taixuan clan died along the way, and the same goes for the Imperial City Division.

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A simple sentence, but it contains too much information.

She, Jiang Zuiyao, is just a wife, and is nothing in the eyes of the Queen Mother. But for her safety, the Queen Mother actually asked the Imperial City Department to protect her at all costs. This is enough to prove how important her existence is to the Queen Mother.
Chapter completed!