Looking at Wei Shuxuan, who seemed nonchalant, Ge Zian couldn't help but sigh. "Have you really taken my words to heart?"
"Of course. I always listen to you, Zian. Don't worry about me!" Under the moonlight, Wei Shuxuan's smile was especially radiant. However, Ge Zian still looked a bit worried.
When Wei Shuxuan returned to the Fenghe Hall, Xin Zizhao had already come back. He slowly raised his eyes and fixed his gaze on Wei Shuxuan. "You finally decided to come back?"
"Hehe. I just listened to some opera at Zian's place."
"Listen to the opera? Since when did you develop such an interest?" Xin Zizhao squinted at Wei Shuxuan, who was smiling awkwardly.
"I was just bored. You know Miss Dan was there too. I went to Zian's to discuss the case, and she insisted on coming with me. What could I do? Coincidentally, General Ge was listening to the opera at home. Miss Dan went over to listen, and I couldn't just leave her alone, so I accompanied her there."
Xin Zizhao knew Dan Xueyao's personality. If she was around, it was likely that Wei Shuxuan and Ge Zian couldn't discuss the case properly. So, it was understandable for Wei Shuxuan to send her to listen to the opera.
"Didn't I tell you that you don't have to be so nice to that girl?"
"We're all girls..." Wei Shuxuan mumbled. "How could I just ignore her..."
"Alright, stop mumbling. I heard you. Hurry up and have dinner."
Wei Shuxuan first targeted Concubine Hua, a concubine who was not very favored by Emperor Jinzheng. Being out of favor might lead to jealousy and resentment, so it was possible for her to commit murder.
She first inquired about Concubine Hua from Chief Eunuch Li. It was said that Concubine Hua would get up early every morning to take a walk in the imperial garden and pick the morning dew to make tea.
Hearing this, Wei Shuxuan couldn't help but be a bit surprised. "Does Concubine Hua have so much leisure and elegance?"
Chief Eunuch Li smiled. "Sir Wei, you don't know. Concubine Hua comes from a noble family. She has a gentle personality and doesn't fight for fame and fortune. His Majesty used to like her for her tranquility and talent, but later, perhaps His Majesty got tired of her quietness and gradually drifted away from her."
"Hehe..." What a scumbag Emperor Jinzheng was! How could he just ignore such a Buddhist - like beauty? Wei Shuxuan complained in her heart.
"Most things in the harem are like this. Sir Wei, just think about it in your heart. Never say it out loud. I've been in the palace for many years. How could I not tell what's on your mind?" Chief Eunuch Li kindly reminded Wei Shuxuan.
"I understand."
From Chief Eunuch Li, Wei Shuxuan also learned that Concubine Hua liked to go to the Star - Picking Garden in the afternoon to read books and drink tea. Her life was really quite Buddhist.
Since the morning time had passed, Wei Shuxuan had no choice but to go to the Star - Picking Garden in the afternoon to take her chances.
The Star - Picking Garden was a garden in the palace for rest and flower - viewing. There were starflowers of various colors planted around it, so it was named the Star - Picking Garden.
Wei Shuxuan concealed herself in the starflower bushes and secretly looked towards the Star - Picking Garden not far away. There was no one there yet. Concentrated as she was, Wei Shuxuan didn't notice that her every move had been seen by someone.
Similarly, Wei Wei, who was secretly protecting Wei Shuxuan, had already noticed the mysterious person monitoring Wei Shuxuan. It seemed to be an imperial guard in the palace, but Wei Wei didn't intend to expose him for fear of scaring the snake. He decided to keep a close eye on the situation first.
Soon, Concubine Hua appeared with her maid Rong'er. Rong'er put down the food box on her arm, took out the pastries one by one and placed them on the table, and finally took out a glass teapot.
Hiding aside, Wei Shuxuan saw Concubine Hua holding a book in her hand and a cup of tea beside her. It was really a comfortable scene. Concubine Hua had a dignified and elegant appearance, with a natural, transcendent temperament. She didn't look like a person who could commit murder.
Just then, a woman in pink clothes appeared in the Star - Picking Garden with several maids. This pink - dressed woman was extremely gorgeously dressed. The gold hairpins on her head were shining brightly in the sun, very eye - catching. There was also a gorgeous flower inserted in her side bun.
Who was this woman? She looked so arrogant.
The more Wei Shuxuan looked at this pink - dressed woman, the more unpleasant she felt. She saw this very annoying pink - dressed woman walking up to Concubine Hua and saying something. Wei Shuxuan felt a bit anxious. Suddenly, she remembered that she could use her internal energy to hear their conversation.
"Aren't you Concubine Hua? Why don't you pay your respects when you see this princess?" The pink - dressed woman's tone was aggressive.
Concubine Hua didn't seem angry. She slowly got up and saluted the pink - dressed woman. "Your servant greets Noble Consort Wan."
"Rise."
So this was Noble Consort Wan. She was beautiful and charming. She did seem to be the type that men would like at first sight, but her personality was quite annoying.
"Thank you, Noble Consort Wan."
"Why are you so free to read books here, Concubine Hua?" Noble Consort Wan sat down opposite Concubine Hua.
"I'm just a free person. I have nothing to do, so I come here to read books. I'm quite at ease."
Concubine Hua spoke appropriately and generously. Noble Consort Wan hated this kind of attitude of Concubine Hua the most. Even though she was out of favor, she still looked so carefree. She just wanted to see this woman look panicked. It must be extremely wonderful.
"Wow, this is really bad. It's obvious what evil plan this woman is thinking. She's going to harm someone," Wei Shuxuan murmured while watching. "No, I still have to help this Concubine Hua."
Saying that, Wei Shuxuan looked around. Suddenly, she saw an object on the tree and an idea came to her mind. She smiled cunningly. "Now there'll be a good show."
She found a relatively large stone on the ground. Wei Shuxuan forcefully threw the stone at the oval object on the tree beside. With a "thud", the object fell to the ground. A buzzing sound rang out. A nest of wasps flew out crazily because of the fright.
"Help! There are wasps!" Wei Shuxuan jumped out of the bushes, took off her thick coat, and ran out. She rushed straight towards Concubine Hua. "You all, hurry up and protect the ladies' faces! It'll be bad if they get stung!"
The maids around Noble Consort Wan swarmed up to block Noble Consort Wan from getting stung by the wasps, while Wei Shuxuan took the opportunity to tell Concubine Hua and her maid to leave quickly.