Return of the Swallow

Bian Ruohan wiped her tears with a handkerchief, approached Zhuang Pin, opened her mouth wide and showed Zhuang Pin her one movable back molar.

Zhuang Concubine frowned slightly, and covered her mouth and nose with her slender, white fingers. After taking a look at it, she exclaimed, "Did he do this?"

Lu Heng looked dignified and elegant, and he didn't look like someone who would do anything to women.

Bian Ruohan's tears fell when he saw that Zhuang Concubine was half-convinced by his words.

"Cousin, don't you believe my sister? This is for my uncle. Otherwise, who would dare to hit me except him? Do you think he used so much force to knock out my teeth from his new wife? Is there an activity for you?

"Ms. Qin is not a good person. She seduced my uncle without telling me, but she also deliberately made a gesture of refusing to welcome him. I don't know how many times she cheated on me behind my back. I am a real person, and I can't fight Ms. Qin at all. I think Mrs. Qin wants the favor of Prince Zhongshun, but secretly she also wants Uncle, a single-minded lover. She is so flirtatious, she doesn't even take me seriously, nor does she take our Bian family seriously. "

After listening to Bian Ruohan's words, Zhuang Bin's jade-like oval face showed an angry look.

"Then Mrs. Qin really dares to act like this? Does Prince Zhongshun ignore her if she is so wanton?"

"How can I say that she is amazing? Sister, with her here, my sister's life is simply too difficult. My uncle was fooled by her, and I think Prince Zhongshun was also fascinated by her fools. This woman is a vixen! She is a Disaster!"

Zhuang Pin pursed her lips and believed most of Bian Ruohan's words.

This cousin of hers has been pampered since she was a child, and is used to acting carelessly. She also has a somewhat arrogant temper, and when her temper gets angry, she loses her mind.

Qin is now the princess of Prince Zhongshun, and Lu Heng's wife is Bian Ruohan. There is really no need for her to keep biting the man's past. There is no need to frame the Qin family. If things get into trouble, wouldn't you be the one who is embarrassed?

If Qin Yining really did those things, she couldn't let him go easily. Hanging around like this would hurt the dignity of the Bian family.

There are still many daughters of the Bian family who have not left the court. If Bian Ruohan, who has a good marriage, can be insulted like this, how can the girls of the Bian family gain a foothold in the outside world in the future?

Seeing Zhuang Bin deep in thought, Bian Ruohan hurriedly said: "Cousin, Bian Tong discovered that house. I asked him to tell you, and you will know that I didn't lie."

Zhuang Bin hesitated for a long time. Although it was inappropriate to see her foreign husband, Bian Tong was a member of the Bian family, and since Bian Ruohan's matter was serious, she nodded.

Bian Tong arrived not long after.

Bian Ruohan was outside the door and warned Bian Tong carefully: "Now that Concubine Zhuang is here and the Empress is also here, they will definitely be able to make the decision for me. If I don't say this and let that bitch continue to be proud, I'm afraid the Bian family will suffer in the future." My daughter can no longer hold her head up and be a good person. When you meet the empress later, just tell the truth and don’t be afraid of anything."

Bian Tong bowed his head.

But only Bian Tong knew how helpless he was.

Lu Heng took people there that day and found no adulterers. He had already considered it carefully after returning. He was indeed sure that the carriage coming out of the Qin Mansion went directly to that house.

But he was also affected by Bian Ruohan's subjective judgment.

So is the person who came out of the Qin Mansion really the Qin family? Maybe it could be someone else?

Does the person living in that house have to be some kind of adulterer? Maybe there were other people living there.

These are not inevitable factors at all.

But Bian Ruohan insisted like this. At that time, in order to flatter Bian Ruohan immediately, he did not refute it, which led Bian Ruohan to drag his uncle to search, and finally led to such an unpleasant scene.

Bian Tong was even more unable to deny what he said at the beginning. Otherwise, Bian Ruohan might want to kill him to vent his anger?

However, now that he is going to meet Zhuang Concubine, does he still want to stick to his statement? Will it cause more trouble then?

Bian Tong followed Bian Ruohan into the house and bowed respectfully to Zhuang Concubine.

Bian Tong abides by the rules,

Not daring to come forward, he lowered his head and bowed to wait for instructions.

Zhuang Concubine then asked carefully.

Bian Tong wanted to say his analysis, but then he thought, it was more important for him to save his own life. Anyway, these are people with status, no matter how much trouble they make, they will not lose their lives, but he is different. Fortunately, Bian Ruohan could kill him without anyone else.

That's all, at worst, I'll find a chance to leave after I reply...

Thinking about this, Bian Tong did not mention his doubts at all, but very smartly followed Bian Ruohan's intention and said: "I listened to Mrs. Zhongyi Bo's instructions and followed the palace. I did see the carriage coming out of the palace and going directly to the house. .”

Bian Ruohan said anxiously: "I saw Mrs. Qin having an affair with her guards in the alley outside before. She was afraid of being discovered by Prince Zhongshun, so she specially changed into men's clothes and put on a little makeup on her face. It's just that Tang Sister, who is she? She wants to seduce my husband. Not to mention she wears men's clothes and a little makeup, I can recognize her even if she turns into ashes!

"I blocked her in the alley that day and chased her to question her. She also ordered people to kidnap me and take me to a ruined temple on the outskirts of the city to kill me! Fortunately, I was clever and sneaked out from behind the ruined temple while they were not paying attention. He got out of an inconspicuous hole and escaped. Otherwise, my sister would not be able to see me today!"

When Bian Ruohan thought of the thrill she experienced that day and Lu Heng's indifferent attitude towards her, tears welled up again. She pulled Zhuang Pin and told her in detail what Lu Heng said and did that day.

Bian Tong also chimed in and testified: "Empress, what Madam said is indeed the truth."

If Zhuang Bin was half-convinced at first, now she was fully convinced after listening to Bian Tong's words.

Bian Ruohan wiped her tears and sobbed: "Uncle didn't believe me, so I asked Bian Tong to follow Qin's family, and they found it. But Qin's family is too cunning. We probably jumped in and alerted the snake. Uncle went there and didn't search anything. When he came out, he stood on the street and said that I was causing trouble. He slapped me and said that he wanted to divorce me. Sister..."

Bian Ruohan grabbed Zhuang Pin's hand and knelt on the ground, crying so hard that Zhuang Pin's eyes turned red.

"Okay, okay, get up quickly. I know this matter. Since we have encountered such injustice, we must ask for an explanation. Is the daughter of the Bian family born to be inferior to others?" Zhuang Concubine He helped Bian Ruohan stand up and waved gently to Bian Tong.

Bian Tong immediately bowed his head and retreated as if he had been granted amnesty.

Zhuang Concubine was also a little moved at this time, and she choked and said: "I didn't expect you to have such a miserable life. When I entered the palace, I acted cautiously to survive. I originally thought that we sisters would have you, who could win over the Lu family. With the favor of the head of the aristocratic family, the young couple will live a harmonious and beautiful life in the future. They don’t have to be as cautious about every word and deed as I do to survive. I didn’t expect that your life would be so difficult."

Bian Ruohan felt even more sad after hearing Zhuang Bin's words. The two sisters thought about their own sadness and couldn't help but cry for a while.

After she calmed down a bit, Zhuang Concubine stood up and said, "Come, come with me to see the Queen, tell the Queen what you just said, and ask her to make the decision."

Bian Ruohan was stunned: "Can't sister solve this matter?"

Zhuang Concubine shook her head: "Silly sister, how can I speak when the Queen is here? Besides, with Prince Pretender's ascendant status, Prince Zhongshun is even more dignified than a little concubine like me. My status is There is no way to suppress her. The only one who can take care of this matter is the Queen."

Bian Ruohan thought for a moment and realized that this was also the case, so he nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll go with my sister."

Naturally, Qin Yining didn't know about Bian Ruohan and Zhuang Bin's little moves.

After returning home, life went as usual. Two days passed peacefully, and Qin Yining concentrated on doing his own thing without being summoned by the queen.

It's just that a peaceful life can easily be disturbed.

On this day, Pang Xiao was talking with Qin Yining, and someone came from outside and said, "Your Majesty, someone from Uncle Zhongyi's residence has paid his respects."

"Oh?" Pang Xiao looked at Qin Yining in surprise, "It's so good, why would he leave a message for me?"

Bingtang presented the gilded post, Pang Xiao took it, looked at it and handed it to Qin Yining.

Qin Yining took it and took a look, and became even more surprised.

Lu Heng's greeting was to ask Pang Xiao if he was free tomorrow afternoon. If he was free, he would come and talk to him.

"Are you going to see him?"

"Of course I want to see him." Pang Xiao tapped his fingers on the table. This was a small movement when he was thinking. "If I don't see him, how will I know what medicine he is selling in his gourd?"

Qin Yining nodded and said with some worry: "If something goes wrong, there will be a monster. You'd better be careful and let Huzi and the others arrange it secretly."

Seeing Qin Yining caring about him so much, Pang Xiao couldn't help but smile and said: "Don't worry, if he wants to touch me on my territory, it depends on whether he has the ability. I feel that he must be trying to do something. Let’s take a look first and see what kind of medicine he is selling in his gourd.”

Qin Yining nodded worriedly.

Pang Xiao ordered someone to go to the uncle's house and send a reply.

In the afternoon of the next day, Lu Heng actually came to visit.

Pang Xiao met Lu Heng in the flower hall of the outer courtyard.

Although the two stood on different political positions and were rivals in love, they were both polite and respectful people, so they wouldn't start fighting like black-eyed chickens when they met.

The two of them greeted each other, as if they were colleagues with a good relationship, and politely let each other sit down. Huzi served the tea, then retreated outside and closed the door.

Pang Xiao smiled and said, "What do you think Uncle Zhongyi has to say? But it doesn't matter."

Lu Heng played with the blue and white bowl and had no intention of having tea. Seeing Pang Xiao going straight to the point, he stopped delaying and said with a smile: "The Holy One ordered the Queen to come here to chant sutras and pray for the rain to stop. In my opinion, , the day when the rain stops is not far away.”

"Yes." Pang Xiao secretly smiled in his heart, but said in agreement on his face: "I think so too."

Lu Heng smiled and said, "On the matter of the imperial mausoleum, we have not had a chance to start the construction since you and I took office. Seeing that the construction will start when the rain stops, I thought that I would take advantage of this period of time to investigate the construction. The materials for the imperial mausoleum will also avoid any problems after the construction starts. I wonder what your Majesty wants?"