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As for Zhao Pingqing, she kept a dark face and didn't say anything. When she returned to the west yard, she slowly let out the anger that she had been holding in for a long time. "What a good Shen Xijun!"

Zi Yan glanced at the brocade that had been cut open by the cuckoo and asked, "What's going on?"

The cuckoo threw her things on the table and rubbed her sore arms. She said angrily, "Isn't it that rude and rude wangfei? The empress was kind enough to send her a handkerchief, but was scolded and scolded by her. How hateful!" After she roughly explained what happened, she gritted her teeth and said, "Your Highness only rested for one night, and she already has this kind of character. If he rested for a few more nights, who knows how he would react." She said to Zhao Pingqing, "Lady, you have to think of a way."

Zhao Pingqing stared at the smoke curling up from the incense burner and said in a deep voice, "Shen Xijun always has that kind of personality, I care even more about her attitude. He obviously hates Shen Xijun very much, and ever since she was married, he didn't even want to give her a good face. Why did she suddenly stop at her place last night and ask Cai Yuan to send so many fine brocades today?"

After thinking for a while, she shook her head and said, "Your servant thinks it's strange too. Think about it, yesterday, other than when His Majesty was sick and gave the title of commander-in-chief to the king, nothing unusual happened."

Her words moved Zhao Pingqing's heart. She murmured, "Is it because of this?"

The sound of the cuckoo was unclear, so she asked, "Empress, what did you say?"

"Nothing." Zhao Pingqing suppressed the suspicion in her heart. Although Shen Xijun was a first-rate consort with an extraordinary status, she didn't have the qualifications to participate in such a major military event. She must be overthinking things.

Zi Yan said worriedly, "Speaking of the commander, the prince is leaving tomorrow for the battle. This trip will take at least two to three months. When that happens, I'm afraid our lives will be very difficult."

Zhao Pingqing turned the white jade ring on her finger as a cold light flashed in his eyes, "I originally wanted to use Princess Xuanji to deal with Shen Xijun, but this girl is too smart. No matter what I do, I can't hide it from her eyes. She …" It's very dangerous! "

The cuckoo frowned, "This servant always feels that this Princess Xuanji is weird and weird. I'm afraid that she's not easy to deal with. Empress, you must be careful."

Zhao Pingyang shook his face out of the dim light and said with a smile, "When did I say I was going to deal with her?"

The cuckoo froze. "Didn't the Empress say …"

Zhao Pingqing clapped her hands. "When there is a dog in front of you, you have to think of a way to beat it. If there are two dogs, you don't have to do it yourself. You just have to stir them up."

The cuckoo probed, "The Empress is saying …" Let them kill each other, and then we can reap the rewards? " Seeing her nod, he said, "But the Empress just said that Princess Xuanji is not easy to use."

"She is not easy to use, but doesn't she still have Shen Xijun?" Zhao Pingqing looked at the east yard through the open window, "Shen Xijun is right. She is my wife and I am only a concubine. But who told her that my identity will never change?"

The cuckoo was the first to understand her meaning. Smiling deeply, she said, "This servant believes that the Empress will definitely obtain her wish!"

In the evening, Zhao Pingqing was sitting in front of the window watching the sunset. There was a bunch of lilies in the flower arrangement beside her. The wind blew and the fragrance was refreshing.

With the sound of light footsteps, the cuckoo came to her side and said respectfully, "Empress, dinner has been prepared in the parlour. It is ready for use."

"Yes." Zhao Pingqing looked away. She held Zi Yan's hand and stood up. When she was about to go to the parlour, she saw that cuckoo was hesitating to say something. She frowned and asked, "What? Is there something wrong?"

The cuckoo uncertainly said: "On the way back from the meal, it seems... I saw Manager Tao.

Zhao Pingqing's eyelids twitched. She was surprised and she said, "The shopkeeper of Baoheng's silver account?"

"At that time, we only met in a hurry. Furthermore, the sky was a little dark, so I'm not sure, but …" It should be him. The shop assistant that I saw that day is also here. "

Zi Yan doubtfully asked, "What are they doing here?"

The cuckoo shook her head and said, "After I met them, I asked a few people. It's a pity that I don't know anything at all, no matter how much I think about it, I'm afraid …" There is only one possibility. "

Zhao Pingqing gripped her skirt with both of her hands and coldly said, "You want me to borrow some money?"

The cuckoo nodded and said in a low voice: "If it really is borrowing money, I'm afraid it is also for Princess Xuanji."

Zi Yan said in disgust, "Why is there always a shadow of her? She's just like a vengeful spirit."

Zhao Pingqing held her breath and said to the cuckoo, "Find a way to ask around again. See if you can find out anything."

After the cuckoo left, Zhao Pingqing came to the parlour to have a meal. It was the same as usual. There were eight dishes in total, and each one was delicious. Zhao Pingqing didn't have any appetite at the moment.

After two hours, the cuckoo who had been sent to investigate came back. Zhao Pingqing was disappointed and didn't get anything. The only useful thing was that she was sure that the man she had met was indeed Manager Tao.

Seeing that Zhao Ping was not in a good mood, she comforted him, "Please don't worry, I will go to Baoheng's silver coin tomorrow and ask him about it. That fellow's mouth is not very firm. He will find out."

"That's the only way." Zhao Pingqing sighed and was about to order the two to change her clothes when the servant's voice came from outside the door. "My lady, the prince is here!"

Zhao Pingqing was surprised. She was happy. He thought Dongfang Wenyi was going to lead some men to the battle tomorrow. He would be staying in the South Xuan. She didn't expect Dongfang Wenyi to come at this time.

She quickly straightened her clothes and opened the door to greet them. In the night wind, Dongfang slowly walked over. Her clothes were fluttering in the wind, and her long hair was fluttering in the wind. It was only when Dongfang Wenshui neared her that she regained her senses. She quickly curtsied and greeted, "I pay my respects to your highness. Your highness is extremely fortunate!"

"No need for formalities." Dongfang Gu helped her up and said indifferently, "Did your sudden arrival of this king disturb your rest?"

"Your Highness knows that I have always slept late." Zhao Pingqing blushed and said, "I didn't expect you, your highness, to come here tonight."

Dongfang Wenshui didn't say anything. He only said, "Let's go in and talk."

"Yes." After following him inside, Zhao Pingqing said to the cuckoo, "Hurry up and get some water to clean up the king."

"No need." Dongfang Qing stopped the cuckoo and said, "This king came here to discuss a matter with Ping Concubine."