The Beloved Imperial Consort

"Second miss, the master is receiving the adults from Yushitai in front. Please go over and talk at this moment." Mrs. Mu accompanied Zhao Yun to pass the letter.

"It's over." Mu Xiyao had already changed out of her regular clothes, and she was wearing a pleated ruyi moon skirt, which looked very elegant and elegant. He specially ordered Mo Lan to bring the "Hong Wen Ji" she wanted, and also asked the nanny to carry Cheng Qing to accompany Yu Shi, and then helped her to go forward steadily.

Going up the Chaoshou corridor, Mu Xiyao looked at Zhao Yun, who was half a step behind, and thought of that loyal and capable young man. I haven't seen you for two years, I don't know if you are okay?

"Has Zhao Qing ever sent a letter home? Did the letter mention his situation?"

Zhao Yun didn't expect that Mu Xiyao still remembered his younger brother who had been away for two years, so he was very grateful.

"As for the second lady, there are letters. There is only one letter every year, and it is sent together with the young master's letter. He didn't say it clearly in the letter. He just told the family not to worry about it. He said that he has learned a lot. Go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds."

When mentioning Zhao Qing, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, Zhao Yun's face softened a lot. It was indeed the right way to let the younger brother follow the young lady with peace of mind. Not only does he not have slave status, but he can also follow the young master to be a centurion. This prospect makes many people in the house envious.

"Only one letter a year? Could it be that my brother is a lazy man, so tired that his subordinates are too embarrassed to deliver letters?" Mu Xiyao was very dissatisfied when one of Mu Jin entered the military camp and left everything behind. . Her elder brother is a martial arts idiot, except for the fact that he has a lot of affection in the aspect of "sister control", the rest of the time he spends all his time practicing martial arts, even in front of Master Mu and Yu Shi, he always asks and answers questions, never talking too much.

"Whatever the lady said, how could it be the young master who is troublesome. What's more, following the young master, the future is visible. The villain hasn't thanked the young lady for showing love to Zhao Qing."

Mu Xiyao waved her hands indifferently, "Don't talk so out of the ordinary. Your Zhao family has a lot of experience in the Mu family. Since your great-grandfather, you have worked for the Mu family, which can be regarded as the most loyal. Zhao Qing has a good foundation in kung fu. How can I miss this opportunity now? Besides, Zhao Qing is a hardworking man with a flexible mind. It is the most suitable material to make contributions to the battlefield. After a few years, your younger brother will be promoted to a few ranks and become a decent general .”

Zhao Yun didn't want Miss to have such high hopes for Zhao Qing, so he quickly thanked him politely, and had some expectations in his heart.

A group of people walked very slowly because of Mu Xiyao's relationship. It was already a quarter of an hour after arriving at the front hall.

"Daughter has met Daddy." Mu Xiyao entered the room and greeted Master Mu first, then looked up at the two Master Yushitai standing beside him. They are all middle-aged, probably in their early forties, and they are very decent.

"I have seen the side concubine."

"You two adults don't need to be polite, please sit down." Mu Xiyao was very polite to the visitors from Yushitai. No matter which dynasty, officials who are honest and upright and do not bow down for the interests of the officialdom are worthy of her respect.

Although Emperor Yuan Cheng could be regarded as a Ming emperor, Mu Xiyao was really not optimistic about his courtiers. If it hadn't involved too many interests in the aristocratic family, and the collusion was too extensive, how could it take so many years to fight Mobei? There are also shortcomings in the administration of officials, which are too numerous to enumerate. She can see the problems, how could Emperor Yuan Cheng not know?

It's just that they are worried that the action will be too big and shake the foundation of the Great Wei State. These mechanisms that needed to be rectified vigorously, almost torn down and rebuilt, were indeed beyond the reach of Yuan Chengdi, who was nearly fifty years old. As an emperor who has made achievements in both civil and military affairs, and has almost never made mistakes in his administration, Emperor Yuan Cheng became more stable after middle age, but he was not as bold as when he was young.

"My Highness has informed you in advance of the two adults' intentions. If you have any doubts, feel free to ask, I will not avoid talking about it." Mu Xiyao was sitting upright, not at all lazy as usual.

"The minister dared to ask the side concubine for two or three proofs."

"On the night that His Highness the Sixth Highness built the mansion, after the family banquet, where is the side concubine?"

"The water pavilion in the front yard."

"Have you ever met a rebel?"

"Yes. However, there are not only concubines and concubines in the water pavilion. There are also five highnesses, concubines, and two personal maids."

"Did the thief disrespect the side concubine, and even tied the side concubine outside the mansion?"

"Naturally, it's an act of treason. The traitor wanted to assassinate my concubine and concubine, but was rescued by His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince who rushed to him. As for kidnapping people out of the mansion, this has never happened before. I still hope that your lord will take good care of these trumped-up accusations." Check it out and give me justice."

The two censors looked at each other with serious expressions.

"The day before yesterday, Yushitai received a secret letter from the side concubine. According to the letter, the side concubine was taken to Ganxi Alley by the leader of the rebel party and stayed in a residential house for more than two days. In the middle, the rebel party was even ordered to go out many times. A satisfying meal is delivered. Maybe the side concubine can explain a little bit about the matter mentioned in the secret letter?"

When Mr. Zhong Cheng asked, his expression was quite strange. The rest of the secret letter is reasonable, but the food is not something that a normal person can do.

Mu Xiyao was amused. This grown-up thought it was awkward to ask a question, but now he has to wait for her answer, is it a guilty conscience to ask?

"My concubine had fetal gas on the night of the assassination. Not only did I ask the imperial doctor to check her pulse, but she was also sent back to Mu's residence by His Highness to have an abortion. These adults can check it out."

"As for coercing rebels, my lord, how do you think a concubine is a concubine who is pregnant with Liujia?"

"What's more, the concubine is eight months pregnant, so it's not that she's out of her mind."

Lord Zhongcheng was embarrassed by Mu Xiyao's question, and coughed slightly.

"The side concubine's return to the mansion can only be guaranteed by the servants of Mu's mansion, which is not enough to prove."

"As for the food, I have also read the names of the dishes mentioned in the letter, and according to reports from the prince's residence, some of them are indeed the usual dishes of the side concubine."

"My lord talked about the dishes, can you tell me and listen to my concubine, what did you say in the letter?"

Lord Zhongcheng took the file from the censor next to him, opened it and slowly read out the names of seventeen dishes.

Mu Xiyao pretended to listen carefully, then frowned.

"Since your lord knows that my concubine is pregnant, you must be very particular about eating. How can you not be suspicious of this menu?"

"As far as my concubine has heard, there are two or three dishes that pregnant women are not suitable for eating. What's more, the jade white rolls and lotus root crisps mentioned just now. Eating these two at the same time will lead to miscarriage for pregnant women, which is very dangerous."

Since you dare to ask someone to deliver food, how can you give the handle to the other party? The meals that Mu Xiyao sent to Zong Zhengming were very particular. Whenever she couldn't eat it, it all went into the stomach of His Highness the Fifth Highness.

"This..." The two big men didn't know the taboos of pregnant women, and they were caught off guard by Mu Xiyao's question.

"Since your lord thinks this menu is worth confirming with the news from the Prince's Mansion, why don't you ask the imperial doctor to read it carefully before making a conclusion?"

In this way, the two immediately sent a copy to the Royal Hospital, waiting for a reply.

Mu Xiyao saw that the two of them hadn't let go of their brows since they frowned, so she stopped making detours. "In fact, the two adults don't need to be so worried. I can prove for myself here. The truth is clear at a glance. As for the anonymous informant, I am very interested in knowing the other party's motives."

"Oh? What the side concubine said is serious?" Hearing what Mu Xiyao said with certainty, the two of them were shocked.

Could it be that the key evidence of this case is in the hands of Mrs. Mu? If she can present an irrefutable factual basis, then the rumor of betraying the party will be clarified tomorrow. This time, the errands entrusted to them by Emperor Yuan Cheng can also be successfully concluded.