Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Chapter 387: Deserve to be killed

After passing the camellia forest, although Daiyu and the others walked forward chatting and laughing, they were on high alert in their hearts.

This is the Tai Chi Palace of the Supreme Being.

Dai Quan had been called the "Prime Minister" for twenty or thirty years, and almost all the generals of the Imperial Guard grew up under his watch.

How could such a thief appear in a place like this?

Therefore, the person just now could only be a spy for someone in the palace.

Chu Kua followed Daiyu silently, but his mind was searching rapidly: the princess needs to have a few more people with kung fu skills around her. Who should he find?

When the palace wall could be clearly seen in front of them, the group was finally satisfied and turned west along the Jinshui River.

When passing by the gate of Acacia Palace, the three of them couldn't help but look up at the plaque.

Qingwen asked curiously, "This palace is quite straightforward."

Daiyu and the other two blushed slightly.

Chu Qian had a blank expression on his face: “The previous Empress Xiaodun was seriously ill and moved to this palace. She refused to see His Majesty again because she was so sick and ugly.

"When the late Empress Xiaodun passed away, the Emperor ordered the palace to be sealed and personally inscribed the word 'Xiangsi' in memory of the late Empress."

It turned out to be the case.

Qingwen stuck out her tongue in fear and whispered, "I won't say anything. I almost brought disaster to the princess."

Everyone laughed quietly as well, covered their mouths, and walked back and forth in front of the Acacia Palace.

After passing several empty palaces, Zhaoqing Palace is in front of you.

Every time Daiyu thought about the origin of her title and the trouble she encountered in the side hall that day, she felt strange.

Unexpectedly, Chu Qian spoke again, saying: "Since the last time I came here, the Queen Mother said that this palace cannot be left alone, fearing that it would be bad for the princess.

“Now there are people cleaning here every day, and the guards have been replaced by proper people.

“If you two princesses and county ladies are tired, you can go in and take a rest.

"It's a good opportunity for me to go see if the guests in the Yanjia Palace have left."

Daiyu nodded with a smile: "As expected, you have returned to the palace. The arrangements made by Eunuch Chu are very detailed and thorough. Just as you said, go ahead."

Chu Qian accompanied them into the hall with an expressionless face, and watched them choose a side hall and sit down.

Then he turned his back to everyone, with a smile on his face, a hint of pride in his eyes, and walked away with big strides.

After a while, he came back to inform Daiyu and others, "The guests have left. The emperor is talking to the queen mother.

"Eunuch Dai told everyone not to go over to pay respects and disturb them, and just rest on their own.

"The Supreme Lord will give a meal to Prince Yu at noon in Ganlu Palace."

Everyone understood what this meant and smiled.

The Queen Mother was angry, and the Supreme Lord was trying to comfort her, but he would feel embarrassed to do so in front of the younger generations.

So, he even refused to have lunch in Yanjia Palace and even used Prince Yu as an excuse!

Now Hongchang and Tanchun live in the west wing hall, and Daiyu lives in the east wing hall.

They quietly returned to their own bedrooms to wash and freshen up.

Daiyu washed her hands and face, changed into casual clothes, and drank two cups of hot tea before she felt at ease.

When Xiaohong put the hot hand warmer into Daiyu's hand, Zijuan came in with two plates of snacks.

Daiyu was surprised: "Why aren't you serving the Queen Mother?"

"The emperor thought our jewelry was too dazzling and even drove Aunt Cheng out. Aunt Cheng picked some snacks and went to the west side hall, asking the servants to bring them to the princess."

What jewelry?

Daiyu glanced at the small golden hairpin on Zijuan's single spiral bun and couldn't help smiling: What an excuse the Supreme Lord made up!

Zijuan put down the snacks, smiled slightly, and came over to help Daiyu straighten her black fox cloak with a double-breasted collar.

Daiyu took the opportunity to pull her to sit next to her.

Seeing this, Xiaohong called the little palace maids who were serving nearby, lowered her eyes, went out and closed the door.

Zijuan glanced at her back, then whispered to Daiyu what had just happened:

"The two of them were biting each other. Lai was just crying softly, and Xiao almost scratched her face with his own hands...

“The Supreme was protecting Lai at first.

"It was the Queen Mother who hit the nail on the head, saying that although the Xiao family had bad intentions, the Lai family was fighting among themselves, and they hadn't hidden their dirty tricks well.

“There’s no need to pretend to be confused or innocent at this time.

"The Supreme was frozen for a long while, and then he carefully questioned the two men, what kind of leverage did the Lai family hold on whom that made the two men fight so desperately."

Having said this, Zijuan paused, her eyes turned red.

Daiyu's heart trembled, and she held her hand: "Is it related to our family?"

"It's just one of many dirty things." Zijuan lowered her head and wiped away her tears, "Lai Er is the housekeeper, following the eldest and second masters closely.

"He overheard something and later found out that both the Wang family and the Shi family were involved in the previous plot against the late aunt.

"In particular, it mentions... pomegranates..."

Daiyu closed her eyes: "He said, whose corner did he listen to?"

"It was because the Second Master and Wang Shi had an argument and got so angry that he lost his voice." Zijuan whispered, feeling guilty and angry, choking with sobs, "It was said that it happened not long after the young lady entered the mansion."

"I understand." Daiyu opened her eyes, her eyes full of clarity, "My second uncle knew that the Wang family and the Shi family had conspired against my mother.

"The thing has been done. On one side is his wife's family, and on the other side is his mother's family. Weighing the two, it is naturally easier to give up my sister.

“Since I’ve already harmed my sister, I might as well kill my brother-in-law and niece at once, which would be considered cutting off the roots.

"Besides, you can also get a lot of wealth by the way."

Daiyu looked at Zijuan intently: "Did the Lai family tell us whether the old lady knew about these things?"

Zijuan shook her head: "I don't know. Xiao never mentioned the old lady."

"What does the Most High say?" Daiyu said calmly.

Zijuan sighed and said, "Nothing was said. Only two people were confined to two palaces and pavilions, and they were not allowed to enter or leave."

Daiyu fell silent.

This gesture was done for the Empress Dowager to see, and also for himself and Tanchun to see.

As for how to deal with the Lai family in the future, and how to deal with the Jia family starting from the Lai family, the Supreme Lord might directly hand it over to Emperor Zhaoming.

"Miss, why don't you just stop caring about this?" Zijuan looked at her tentatively, "After all, it's the revenge of our parents, but it also involves blood relatives.

"No matter what you do, there will always be people gossiping about it."

Daiyu nodded calmly: "You are right. This matter should be left to the Lord and His Majesty to worry about."

After saying that, he raised his voice to the outside world: "Call Chu Qian."

Zijuan had no choice but to stand up from her side and step aside with her hands clasped.

The door opened and Xiaohong led Chu Qian in.

Daiyu looked straight at Chu Qian and said, "Go to Daming Palace during lunch break.

"Zijuan, tell Eunuch Chu what you just told me.

"Eunuch Chu, please tell Eunuch Tao all these things and my conclusions.

"Just tell him that I said it myself: The hatred for my parents is irreconcilable!"

Zijuan looked at her and seemed hesitant to speak, so she had to lower her head and agree.

Afternoon, Xuanzheng Hall.

As soon as Dai Quan heard what Chu Qian said, he rushed over.

After the exact same description, Dai Quan continued, “The Grand Master said that this matter involves two concubines, and he is very angry and does not want to care about it.

“The concubines in the palace are under the disposal of the Queen Mother.

"As for the people in the Xiao family's hands, and the few dogs in the Lai family, they are all handed over to Your Majesty. Kill those who should be killed, and chop those who should be chopped. There is no need to save face for anyone."