It’s Better to be the Empress Dowager

Chapter 63 Assassinate

Dujuan just walked away, and when he turned around, he found that Master Tang was missing. Cuckoo felt strange, and ran over to look for: “Girl?”

Dujuan hadn’t been seen for a long time. She was screaming in her heart and was about to call someone over. When she turned around, she found Master Tang standing on the path behind the bushes, quietly, and she didn’t know what she was thinking.

Du Juan let out a long sigh of relief. As she ran closer, she complained: “Girl, why are you silent when you stand here? Frightened me.”

As Du Juan said, he suddenly saw Master Tang’s face and hesitated: “Girl?”

Master Tang lowered his eyes and couldn’t see the look inside, but it made people feel uneasy inexplicably. The cuckoo was frightened, and hurriedly asked: “Girl, what’s wrong with you? Did someone in the woods hit you?”

Master Tang looked up and smiled, and said, “It’s okay, it’s because I thought things went wrong. I’m tired from walking, let’s go back.”

Although Master Tang was smiling, the expression on his face was extremely pale, and there was no smile in his eyes. Du Juan vaguely felt that something was wrong, but when Master Tang shouted tired, Du Juan immediately became confused and said, “It’s the slave and maid’s negligence, girl, let’s go back now.”

Du Juan thought that it was her illusion that day, but after returning home, for several days, Master Tang didn’t have any thoughts. He often sat down and started to wander away. Sometimes the maid talked to Master Tang, and in the middle of the conversation, Master Tang didn’t respond. Looking back, Master Tang stared at another place, staring blankly.

Du Juan felt that Master Tang’s condition was very wrong, and she suspected that someone had said something nasty to Master Tang. Du Juan secretly inquired for a long time, but did not find out who was speaking.

In a blink of an eye, the Dragon Boat Festival arrived, and a dragon boat race was held outside the city. Lu Yufei had reserved a seat early. Du Juan was afraid that there would be trouble if Master Tang held back, so he urged Master Tang to go outside to relax. Master Tang originally didn’t want to go, so he couldn’t stand Dujuan and couldn’t help but persuade him. Master Tang had to report to Lu Yufei, and on the fifth day of the new year, he went to watch the dragon boat outside the city with everyone.

Teacher Tang is still holding his foot in name, but seeing that Master Tang has gone out and swayed for a few laps, the prince doesn’t care about it, and the world’s son doesn’t care about it. How can anyone dare to talk more. Lu Yufei didn’t say anything after receiving the news from Master Tang. They always had to go out anyway, and at most they would only add a seat, which made no difference.

The fifth day, the Dragon Boat Festival. Master Tang changed into festive clothes and went to board the bus at the second gate. Master Tang was not accepted by any male masters, and she was still a maid in name, so naturally she could no longer take a maid. After getting in the car, she found that she happened to be in the same car with Feng Qian.

Teacher Tang nodded to Feng Qian, even if he had said hello. Feng Qian was sitting in the car, and seeing Master Tang’s low spirits, she asked curiously: “Sister Tang, what’s the matter with you? Why do you look unhappy?”

Teacher Tang smiled lightly, and said, “Why, it’s because I slept late yesterday, and I got up today without energy.”

“Oh.” Feng Qian replied, hugging Master Tang’s arm affectionately, and pouted, “It turned out to be like this. I thought Sister Tang was on her mind.”

At this time, the car started, and Tang Shishi smiled and pushed Feng Qian’s hand away, and said, “We are on the road. The road is bumpy. Sister Feng sits down.”

Feng Qian sat back in her seat and smiled sweetly at Master Tang: “Thank Sister Tang for caring.”

If it is usual, Master Tang will definitely accompany Feng Qian to act out the sisters’ affectionate drama to the end, to see who can be disgusting. But today she really didn’t have the mood to deal with Feng Qian. Teacher Tang roughly drove Feng Qian away and leaned on the carriage, thinking about her own thoughts.

Four days ago, she met Granny Wu in the garden. Granny Wu had no intention of revealing that King Jing would leave Beijing in May, and they wanted to take this opportunity to ambush King Jing. Teacher Tang has been restless since she heard it. There seemed to be two voices in her heart. One voice told her that she should protect herself and take care of herself. Zhao Chengjun went out of the house because of official duties and was not affected by Tang Shishi at all. This incident also happened in the plot. In the subsequent plot, Zhao Chengjun did not die, indicating that he could have avoided it.

This has nothing to do with Teacher Tang, she can’t even keep herself, what is she doing to intervene in the affairs of King Jing and the Queen Mother? This is the most sensible solution, Master Tang shouldn’t hesitate, but there is another voice that keeps buzzing in her ears.

Since she has made up her mind to become a former female officer, to protect Zhao Chengjun’s safety is to protect her own safety. If she doesn’t know, it’s fine, but she already knows, how can she continue to pretend to be ignorant?

Master Tang was so upset by these two voices that he was fidgeting for several days. Master Tang shook her head vigorously and threw these thoughts behind her head. Today, she was out to go out and relax, not because of troubles. She is just a little maid, what do you care about the big people?

The place for the dragon boat race was not far from Xiping City, and they arrived just half an hour later. Shishi Tang followed the crowd to get out of the car, and she stepped on the ground wearing a curtain fence, looking around, her disappointment couldn’t be concealed.

After all, Xiping City is inland and there are few rivers. Even if this is a specially developed race channel, it looks far inferior to Jinling and Linqing. In particular, Linqing is engaged in canal business. The prosperous water transport and the prosperous waterway are far beyond the reach of other cities. Master Tang remembers that the water surface of Linqing is wide, smoke waves are vast, and there are all kinds of restaurants and music houses along the river. By the Dragon Boat Festival, the masts on the water are endless, stretching for dozens of miles, and the degree of magnificence is far beyond the small waterways of today.

Tang Shishi looked down on it, but in the eyes of others, this was a rare glorious scene. Lu Yufei kept socializing after getting off the car. She stopped at two steps and said hello all the way into Wangjiang Tower. The Wangjiang Tower is built by the river and has three floors. It occupies a large area and is magnificent. It is the best place to appreciate the river view and watch the dragon boat.

And Lu Yufei naturally occupies the best view of Wangjiang Tower. Lu Yufei took the women to the top floor, and today this floor was covered by them. At this time, there were people sitting in the box, and the people inside heard the movement and stood up to greet them.

“The concubine is here, and can teach us how to wait.”

In the box, Xi’s family, Lu Yufei’s natal family, and several households whom Lu Yufei had been friends with were all there. These people were headed by Lu Yufei. As soon as Lu Yufei showed up, everyone came to talk and laugh.

Lu Yufei greeted me and laughed loudly: “Blame me, I couldn’t find the red jade stepping before I went out today. I had to change the hedging noodles and drag everyone down. Thank you for waiting for me. I treat everything I eat.”

When the female relatives heard the smile, Mrs. Xi shook the fan and said leisurely: “After the concubine of the eldest son is married, she is indeed not the same in style. The concubine of the eldest son is proud before she leaves the pavilion, and now it is even more remarkable. Be able to book a place to entertain guests.”

Grandma Lu Jia said with a smile: “The elder concubine is now headed by the palace, and thousands of taels of water have passed through the hand of the elder concubine. The concubine is accustomed to seeing the world, so how can he care about the hundreds of us in this area?”

Everyone laughed, Lu Yufei held the hands of Lu Jia’s grandmother and Xi Yunchu, and said: “Good sister-in-law, don’t tease me. If you brag for me again, wait for the princess to enter the door, you may want to check my account.”

Xi Yunchu lowered his head, showing a slight smile. Grandma Lu Jia looked at Lu Yufei, and then at Xi Yunchu, she suddenly smiled and said, “I blame me for being bad, but I have lost my mind. Now the palace is about to add more people, my sister-in-law will say something for the concubine, Wangfei Wangwang. Take care of you so much that you love your concubine.”

Xi Yunchu bit his lip and said with a groan, “Grandma Lu’s words are so rude. If you intercede for the concubine, then talk to King Jing and talk to me about what to do.”

Grandma Lu’s laughed. She blinked and said slyly, “I just wanted to plead with King Jing, so I came to see Miss Xi.”

These words were already a bit lighthearted, but fortunately there was no one else upstairs, and the female family members smiled and didn’t go any further. After all, Xi Yunchu is an unmarried lady, her cheeks flushed by everyone’s laughter, Mrs. Xi shook her fan, as if she hadn’t heard it, and secretly acquiesced.

While Lu Yufei and Xi Yunchu were waiting for their greetings, Master Tang was among the maids and listened quietly. The flattery of female relatives, Master Tang, could not be more familiar. Everyone seemed to be talking, laughing, banqueting, as close as a family. In fact, there was a clear distinction between which one’s natal family was dominant and which one was favored.

When Master Tang listened to everyone flattering Lu Yufei, it was really boring. Xi Yunchu was also involved later, and Master Tang raised his eyes in surprise.

They are so blatant, they dare to make fun of Xi Yunchu and King Jing openly before the marriage is completed? What’s even more surprising is that the Xi family didn’t stop it?

Teacher Tang glanced at Xi Yunchu vaguely, raised his eyebrows, and lowered his eyes again. It seems that Lu Yufei didn’t know that the princess matter seemed to have changed again. Otherwise, how could she dare to please Xi’s family so openly? But thinking about the relationship between Zhao Zixun and Lu Yufei, it is common sense for Lu Yufei not to know.

Master Tang thought that his sight was very hidden just now, but Xi Yunchu had been paying attention to her and he immediately found out. Xi Yunchu snorted, looked straight at Master Tang, and asked, “Earth concubine, isn’t this the most important woman next to the prince? People still have errands in the palace, how did you bring her out?”

The box fell into a brief silence. After that, Master Tang said with great blessings and said: “The girl Xi expresses her love, but the girl dare not be ashamed. The prince is relieved, and the New Year holidays are free from errands. Moreover, I am no longer serving in the foreign study. ”

The other ladies didn’t even notice the maids behind them. In their opinion, the maids were all cheap, and they were born with the life of carrying shoes. How could they pay attention to them? After being mentioned by Xi Yunchu, all the talents looked at Tang Shishi.

It’s okay not to look at it. Everyone was taken aback by this look. Who is this person who was born so slim and beautiful? Grandma Lu Jia looked at Master Tang from head to toe, and from foot to face, but she couldn’t find a flaw.

Grandma Lu’s heart was very horrified. The first thought she gave birth to turned out to be fortunate. Fortunately, this woman was not born in Lu’s family. The second thought is to worry that this woman is so beautiful that even if she is still dressed as a girl, she will be accepted sooner or later. I wonder if it will threaten Lu Yufei?

Lu Yufei saw that all the ladies were silent, she smiled, and said roundly: “This is Master Tang, not from Xiping, but from the palace. Don’t look at Miss Tang silently. In fact, she is Shentai. The two-year show girl came from the national audition. After entering the palace, she defeated many daughters of the courts and officials, and was sent by the Queen Mother to serve in the Jing Palace as the chief.”

The ladies and wives suddenly realized that when they heard it, they became more vigilant in their hearts. Such a woman is talented and beautiful, with a court background behind her, and she is the last woman in the house to meet. I just don’t know whether she serves King Jing or the son of the world.

The wife quietly glanced at Xi Yunchu, and exchanged glances. Looking at the strength of Xi’s jumping, most of it is King Jing.

Xi Yunchu saw that Master Tang’s eyes were not friendly. She knew Master Tang a long time ago. Last year she learned that the palace had sent a team of beauties to King Jing. Xi Yunchu was like a throat. When she saw those beauties later, Xi Yunchu’s heart should be even more so. Reach the top.

Among them, the most outstanding one is Master Tang. A woman’s intuition is always strange and precise. When Xi Yunchu first saw Master Tang, he felt that this woman was definitely not a good thing, and she would definitely become her number one threat in the future. Obviously the other nine beauties were not bad, but no one gave Xi Yunchu a strong sense of crisis like Master Tang.

To make matters worse, the development of the facts confirmed Xi Yunchu’s concerns one by one. Shishi Tang survived well in Prince Jing’s Mansion, and then went to serve in the study. Even the last time he was in the villa, Shishi Tang accompanied King Jing.

How can Xi Yunchu not be in a hurry? Mrs. Xi always comforted her that there was a difference between his wife and concubine. She was in the main room, and there was no need to have trouble with an Israeli attendant. When Xi Yunchu entered the door, wouldn’t Master Tang let Xi Yunchu play it? But Xi Yunchu just couldn’t swallow this breath. In order to marry King Jing, she had been looking forward to it for many years, from looking forward to Huaxin, before finally staying bright. What kind of person is Master Tang, and why should he smash it?

Xi Yunchu felt uncomfortable, and naturally his tone would not be much friendly. She hung her voice and said, “It turns out that it was the prince’s kindness. The prince was kind to his servants. He did not go out on the Dragon Boat Festival, but let you go out for a walk. If you return to the peach, you have to repay the prince, don’t forget. Own identity.”

Xi Yunchu seemed to be saying good things, but in fact he was taunting Master Tang between the lines, admonishing Master Tang not to be confused about his identity.

Grandma Lu’s family made up her mind not to engage in infighting in the palace, but she couldn’t help frowning when she heard this. Xi Yunchu hasn’t made a marriage yet, so this has played the princess’s prestige? If their own daughter hurriedly intervened in her husband’s affairs before their marriage, Lu’s grandma would be too ashamed to be able to go out for half a year. Mrs. Xi, who is a mother, don’t care?

Grandma Lu’s family quietly went to see Madam Xi’s face, only to see Madam Xi shaking her ball fan, staring at Master Tang condescendingly, with no intention of disciplining her daughter. Grandma Lu’s family understood that Madam Xi didn’t feel that her daughter was doing something wrong, and maybe she felt that Xi Yunchu did it right, which greatly gave Xi’s parents a prestige. The vixen in her husband’s house should be beaten hard.

Except for Lu’s grandma, the other ladies were also silent. They didn’t say anything on the surface, but secretly shook their heads in their hearts. How can I say it, Zhao Chengjun and Xi Yun did make a date late, but first it was my sister, and then the marriage failed. How could Mrs. Xi be her mother-in-law and now she is still in charge of the people around King Jing? To put it bluntly, even after marriage, King Jing might not be willing to let Xi Yunchu move his people.

However, Xi Yunchu is in full swing, and it is rumored that he is about to marry into the Jing Palace. Who is too idle to take care of his daughter for others? Everyone was calm and calm, either looking at the scenery or looking down at their nails, or not looking at the scene, let alone speaking for Master Tang.

The needle fell in the entire box, and Master Tang lowered his head, concealed the look in his eyes, and calmly said: “Yes. Xie Xi taught me, I will remember what the girl said today.”

After Master Tang responded, Lu Yufei was afraid of letting Xi Yunchu break out again. Maybe it would not end today. Lu Yufei quickly smiled and said, “What a good day, what do you say these serious things. Look at it, the dragon boat is drawn out.” Now, is it about to start?”

All the ladies responded immediately, and Xi Yunchu was also taken away by half drag and drag, and there was a deliberate excitement in the box. The ladies and ladies gathered around the railing to watch the dragon boat. The maids followed their masters and soon blocked the stands. Master Tang stood at the end, and when no one was paying attention to her, he quietly left.

Master Tang went downstairs and walked one floor before being stopped by Feng Qian, “Sister Tang, stay!”

Master Tang pretended not to hear him, and continued forward, Feng Qian ran a few steps quickly, and she just caught up with Master Tang from behind: “Sister Tang, why are you walking so fast?”

Teacher Tang rolled his eyes secretly, this piece of cowhide candy is almost endless. Master Tang disliked the ground, but when he turned his head, he immediately put on a surprised and sorry expression: “Sister Feng, why are you? I didn’t hear your voice just now because of the noise outside. Have you been chasing for a long time? You are weak and big. Running and jumping can easily damage your lifespan, why don’t you pay attention?”

Feng Qian’s expression remained the same, and she still held Master Tang’s hand with a smile: “I’m worried that Sister Tang can’t think about it, so she came here to stay with her sister. Sister, what Miss Xi Er said earlier, would you not care?”

Teacher Tang disdain, smiled and said: “Miss Xi Er kindly reminded me, she is for my good, what do I care about? Sister Feng, you are too worried, I didn’t pay attention to things, you are so Heart. It’s not good, and it’s easy to short-lived.”

Even if Feng Qian had taken care of her since she was a child, she couldn’t hold it anymore at this moment. Tang Shishi’s servant is really lacking in virtue, and curses people short-lived at every turn.

Feng Qian’s smile froze, and soon returned to normal, and said affectionately to Master Tang, “Sister Tang, today is the Dragon Boat Festival, the day of family reunion. The concubine and the concubines are lively upstairs, and our sisters also find a place to talk. Right.”

Teacher Tang was naturally unwilling, but when Feng Qian was entangled, he would be unable to get out for a while, and Master Tang could only agree. The two of them found a secluded corner and sat down relative to each other.

Feng Qian personally poured a cup of tea for Master Tang and said: “Sister Tang, I was really embarrassed for you just now, but it’s a pity that I’m light-hearted, and I can’t speak up for my sister. Miss Xi Er’s voice is like a mistress, and she criticizes her sister, but she doesn’t know it. She is just an unmarried lady, how can she be qualified to point to Sister Tang? The prince loves Sister Tang so much that she is reluctant to fight or be punished, and she is not willing to keep her feet locked for too long. Why should she bully you?”

Just listen to this kind of words, once you take it seriously, you fall into the trap. Master Tang picked up the tea cup, took a sip slowly, and said, “Miss Xi Er is a treasure in the palm of her parents. The body is weak, and there is no backing in the palace, so you can’t speak ill of the prospective princess.”

Feng Qian fights the injustices for Teacher Tang-for the first time I think she is sincere, the words Feng Qian said, in fact, Teacher Tang doesn’t care at all. What does Tang Shishi care about? Now everyone agrees that Xi Yunchu will marry as a princess, but King Jing did not make any promises. Is this a good thing?

Besides, Master Tang has adjusted her life goal to the former court female official, and she and the princess are completely two systems, and Zhao Chengjun personally promised, what is Master Tang afraid of her?

Teacher Tang said he didn’t care, but Feng Qian refused to believe it. Feng Qian thought that Teacher Tang was making a strong face and was laughing, babbling words of explanation. Tang Shishi should be, but his mind flew elsewhere without knowing it.

Teacher Tang and Feng Qian were sitting on the second floor. From their positions, one could see a lady in a bi-colored dress in the side hall on the first floor who was bullied and splashed with water. The hall was roaring with laughter, and the girl in the bi-colored clothes stood there, stunned for a while. After everyone left, she cried with anger, but she couldn’t help crying. After a while, she took the maid and went outside.

She covered her face with a veil when she went out, looking very embarrassed. Master Tang knew that this girl was in an ordinary family situation, or was in a bad situation in the house, and she didn’t even bring spare clothes. She has only one suit when she sees guests wearing big clothes, and there is no way to replace it, so she can only regret going home.

Master Tang accidentally glanced at a corner of all sentient beings, and she sighed for a moment, but did not take it seriously. Everyone has his own life, just look at it, but it’s not worth it.

Feng Qian was still holding her hand and talking nonsense. Master Tang drank a cup of tea, and Feng Qian hadn’t finished. Master Tang couldn’t bear it, she brushed away Feng Qian’s hand and said, “I’m going to change clothes. Sister Feng is waiting for me for a while, and I will come as soon as I go.”

Teacher Tang was afraid that Feng Qian would say to accompany her, so he quickly walked away. What is rare is that Feng Qian didn’t follow up this time. Master Tang went downstairs, avoiding Feng Qian’s perspective, and walked towards a clean place.

Teacher Tang’s dressing is fake, and it is true to take the opportunity to go around. Feng Qianwei is really annoying. Wangjiang Tower was for the entertainment of dignitaries and dignitaries. There were many strange flowers and weeds planted around. Master Tang found a corner with no one, sat behind the willow tree, staring at the water in a daze.

After being bored, Master Tang suddenly heard a familiar voice from the opposite side: “Well, there is no one here. What do you want to report?”

Master Tang blinked, and quickly returned to his senses. This is… Zhao Zixun’s voice?

Shishi Tang was sitting behind the willow tree, her angle was blocked by the tree, and she couldn’t see it if she didn’t pay attention. Seeing that it was quiet and quiet, Zhao Zixun mistakenly thought that there was no one here.

Master Tang lay on the railing, and didn’t dare to move. The other two spoke in a low voice. Across the water, their voices came intermittently: “…Shizi, you’d better go back to the house as soon as possible. The news from Xiaowu said that the prince will leave soon.”

“What, today?” Zhao Zixun sounded very surprised. “Why did my father leave just for the Dragon Boat Festival today?”

“The prince checked the affairs of Suzhou and found that the Heishui City matter seems to be different. The border is in danger, and the prince is too late to wait. He must leave as soon as possible.”

Lu Yufei was watching the dragon boat upstairs, and Zhao Zixun was also socializing at the male guest banquet. Zhao Chengjun had never liked this kind of occasion, so Zhao Zixun attended on her behalf. Zhao Zixun knew that Zhao Chengjun was very busy recently, but he didn’t expect Zhao Chengjun to leave so soon.

Not only was Zhao Zixun surprised, but Master Tang was also taken aback. After the voices of Zhao Zixun and his subordinates were gone, Master Tang came out from behind the willow tree. She walked upstairs with the skirt hem, and convinced herself as she walked.

Everyone sweeps the snow at the door, and cares about others. It is enough for her to be herself, not to be nosy. Zhao Chengjun wouldn’t have any trouble, she jumped out anxiously, didn’t she throw herself into the net?

Maybe, Zhao Chengjun was waiting for this day. Her goal is to be a court lady, serving Zhao Chengjun or Yao’s Queen Mother, it makes no difference to her. She doesn’t move now. In case of King Jing’s accident, she can still go back to the Empress Dowager Yao. If she moves, it will completely block her back.

Granny Wu only told Master Tang about an outsider about the assassination. Once it was revealed, Granny Wu could trace it back to Master Tang without guessing. Master Tang is carrying the lives of everyone in the Tang family. If something happens to her, how many people will be killed?

There was a muffled thunder in the sky, and a gust of wind rose on the ground, rolling up Master Tang’s dress and flying around. Teacher Tang suddenly ran outwards like crazy.