"Yes, that's why he was not drugged."
Nian Shilan didn't want to make any conclusions at this time, so he just said something ambiguous.
"By the way, I remember that Huanbi was sent to the manna field by you, right?"
Zhen Huan did not expect that Nian Shilan would ask this question in a confused manner: "Yes, is there any problem?"
"No, I just suddenly remembered that we didn't see her when we went to Ganlu Temple last time."
Nian Shilan just wanted to know if Huanbi still liked King Guo as in his previous life.
"I also asked when I went there. I heard that Huanbi was ill and moved to the Buddhist monastery behind the mountain. I planned to go see her the next day, but I didn't make it in time."
Zhen Huan's answer didn't seem to be false, and Nian Shilan didn't want to ask further questions.
"Okay, after talking for so long, I think you are tired. You should have a good rest. I will go back first."
Nian Shilan stood up as he spoke.
"I've been here for a while, and I'm leaving too."
Shen Meizhuang saw that Zhen Huan looked tired and knew that she needed rest most at this time, so he didn't bother her.
When Nian Shilan and Shen Meizhuang left Chengqian Palace, Shen Meizhuang stopped Nian Shilan.
"Concubine, I think it's still early, so I still want to sit in Yikun Palace. I wonder if your Majesty would mind?"
"You've already said so, how can I still say that I don't mind? Let's go."
Nian Shilan looked at Shen Meizhuang and smiled before getting on the sedan.
The two returned to Yikun Palace, and Nian Shilan asked someone to get snacks.
"Tell me, but what do you want to ask?"
Naturally, Nian Shilan would not believe that Shen Meizhuang would come over if nothing happened.
"I can't hide anything from you."
Shen Meizhuang, however, was not embarrassed at all. He smiled and said, "I just want to ask my concubine what she is suspicious of when she mentioned Huanbi just now for no reason."
"Why do you ask?"
Nian Shilan asked with interest.
"Huanbi is just a maidservant. She has been away from the palace for a long time. Why do you bring her up for no reason?"
Shen Meizhuang did not hide it: "And at such a sensitive time, the empress suddenly mentioned a palace maid who has left the palace. I dare not not think more about it."
"Although Prince Guo has always been indifferent to government affairs, he was once considered as the heir apparent. And it's such a coincidence that something happened when Prince Guo was not around. Anyone would be suspicious."
Nian Shilan was honest enough: "Prince Guo's biological mother, Concubine Shu, is also in Ganlu Temple now."
After Nian Shilan said this, he looked at Shen Meizhuang and saw that Shen Meizhuang's expression changed from surprise to understanding.
Then Nian Shilan said the most important thing: "At the banquet last night, I saw that Concubine Xi had been out for a while. And the time was not much different from the time when Prince Guo left."
"It's impossible for Huan'er."
When Zhen Huan was involved, Shen Meizhuang was a little anxious.
"Of course I know that Concubine Xi is impossible. I suspect Huanbi and Prince Guo."
Nian Shilan really didn't doubt Zhen Huan. What she was afraid of was that Zhen Huan would be taken advantage of.
"I don't understand, Prince Guojun, but we all know why Huanbi was sent to Ganlu Temple by Huan'er."
Shen Meizhuang nodded and said, "I think if Prince Guo really said something, I'm afraid Huan'er wouldn't believe it."
Nian Shilan looked at Shen Meizhuang and said nothing.
After all, Shen Meizhuang didn't know about Huanbi's relationship with Zhen Huan.
Shen Meizhuang looked at Nian Shilan without saying a word and guessed what she was thinking.
"Mother, if you have any doubts, we can go to Huan'er and ask."
Shen Meizhuang also knew that this kind of thing should not be taken lightly, so he stood up as if he was about to leave.
"That's not necessary."
Nian Shilan waved his hand and said: "I naturally believe in Concubine Xi, and now that she is seriously injured, it is best to let her have a good rest. If I tell her about my suspicions at this time, I am afraid that she will also rest That’s not good. What’s more, it’s all just my suspicion.”
Shen Meizhuang sat down after listening to Nian Shilan talking about Zhen Huan's injury.
"Then let's take a look first."
Shen Meizhuang stayed for a while and then left.
"How's it going in the imperial study?"
Nian Shilan asked.
"Prince Guo just left the palace not long ago, but Prince Guo did not leave the palace, but went to Shoukang Palace."
Songzhi was naturally paying attention to every move over there.
"Went to Shoukang Palace?"
Nian Shilan frowned. Could it be related to the Queen Mother?
Nian Shilan suddenly thought of something and touched his stomach. If this matter was not directed at the emperor, then it could only be directed at his own stomach.
As for Liu Yinyin and Zhen Huan, are they afraid that the people behind them were accidentally injured?
Nian Shilan thought for a while, if it was really aimed at her, then not only the Queen Mother, but also the Emperor would be suspected.
After all, the emperor has done such things before.
"Send someone to Nian Mansion later and tell your brother about the affairs in the palace. We should also ask at Dali Temple. Don't let anyone tell Zhen Yuandao about Concubine Xi."
Nian Shilan was thoughtful.
But what happened in the palace is probably no longer a secret.
"My slave understands."
After listening to Nian Shilan's words, Songzhi said, "What would you do if the general asked about your pregnancy?"
"Just say everything is fine and let my brother recover from his injuries as soon as possible. There is no need to deliberately hide it. I'm afraid it won't be long before my brother regains control of the military."
Nian Shilan said a little helplessly. He wanted to keep the Nian family away from the troubles in the palace, but he was afraid it was doomed to be impossible.
Although Songzhi didn't understand why Nian Shilan said that, she didn't dare to waste time and left the palace quickly.
In the evening the emperor came.
"Greetings to the Emperor."
Nian Shilan looked at the emperor with a smile: "Where did the emperor come from at this time?"
Although Nian Shilan was smiling, when he saw that the emperor's face was not good, he knew that he was probably coming from Shoukang Palace.
Otherwise, why would the Emperor be unhappy about such a big happy event as the addition of an elder brother to the palace?
"I just came from the Queen's house."
Sure enough, Nian Shilan thought to himself.
"When the emperor came over, did he go to Yonghe Palace? I didn't dare to move today. I only went to Chengqian Palace to visit Concubine Xi."
As Nian Shilan said this, he brought a heater for the emperor.
The emperor took it and nodded and said: "I went to see Concubine Qian in the afternoon. She is in good condition, and the seventh brother is also quite lively."
"That's good."
Nian Shilan just didn't ask why the emperor was unhappy.
"Concubine Qian gave birth prematurely this time and was seriously injured. The imperial doctor said that she is afraid it will be even more difficult to get pregnant again in the future."
"I've heard about it too, but Concubine Qian doesn't know yet."
The emperor actually didn't care that much. After all, he had many concubines, so there would naturally be many who could give him children.
"How about the seventh brother's name?"
Nian Shilan asked.
"According to the ranking, the seventh elder brother is named Hongpei."
The emperor paused and said, "Although she was born prematurely, her body and bones are still in good shape."
Nian Shilan looked at the smile in the emperor's eyes when he mentioned the seventh elder brother, and smiled sarcastically in his heart.
"Has your Majesty had dinner? Why don't we share it with my concubine?"
After listening to Nian Shilan's words, the emperor raised his head and glanced at Nian Shilan.
When Nian Shilan saw that the emperor was silent and just staring at her, she also raised her head and looked at the emperor with a smile.
"Don't ask me, what did I do in Shoukang Palace?"
