webnovelfull Chapter 566: Is it really for your use?
Chapter 566: Is it really for your use?
"Wei Yao?"
Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows and thought about it in his mind.
"Is that the female official who was very close to Jiang Suining?"
"Yes, it's her." Xiao Yue nodded and looked at Xiao Yi, "I have convinced her to work for me, and my plan this time is indeed to tamper with the wine glass. But the target is not the queen, but a few concubines. The tampering is not poison, but just to smear some basil juice, so that they will think they have a stomachache and get angry and cause trouble."
She had specifically instructed Wei Yao to only pick out a few concubines, and not to touch anyone else's. In order to clear herself of suspicion, she had also specifically instructed that her cup could also be tampered with. But she didn't know what went wrong. She and the concubines were fine, but the queen was poisoned, and someone had put the poison in the wine glass.
She also thought that maybe Wei Yao acted on her own initiative, but she also felt that how could the other party be so courageous, and why would Wei Yao do that?
Xiao Yue was full of doubts.
When Xiao Yi saw this look, he just felt that the person in front of him was really stupid.
"Your plan is simple and straightforward, but have you ever thought that even if someone gets sick at the banquet, the first to be punished will be the imperial kitchen, not necessarily Jiang Suining."
"Of course I have considered this. I also asked Wei Yao to prepare a backup plan and secretly sprinkle the remaining bashu juice on Jiang Suining's personal belongings in the palace. I have also considered the temperaments of those concubines. They are not good people. When the time comes, as long as they incite a little bit and search out things stained with bashu juice from Jiang Suining's personal belongings, those concubines will naturally not let her off easily."
She just wanted Jiang Suining to be punished and fall from her position as a sixth-rank female official. This should be enough.
Of course, she also thought about whether to take action in other areas, but she had to say that Jiang Suining was indeed well prepared this time. He checked every link carefully, and it was really difficult to find any opportunities to make any moves.
Although she persuaded Wei Yao and made a promise to let her work for her, if she really wanted to kill her in other aspects, Wei Yao probably would not agree.
Moreover, sometimes plans are too complicated, making them difficult to implement and prone to mistakes.
Xiao Yue was lost in thought for a while and didn't think there was anything wrong with her plan.
Xiao Yi saw through Xiao Yue's thoughts and couldn't help but sneer.
"You keep saying that you convinced the female official named Wei Yao, but do you think she is really in your service?"
Xiao Yue's face froze.
If Wei Yao really took action, those concubines and even herself would not be safe.
If she didn't take action, it meant that she didn't follow my arrangements at all.
even……
If it was really Wei Yao who poisoned the queen, if the truth ever came to light, she might be blamed for it.
Xiao Yue's heart trembled with fear, but when she met Xiao Yi's sneering gaze, she gritted her teeth and spoke unconvincedly.
"It's good that we didn't take action this time. After all, the Queen's poisoning incident has caused enough trouble. If we can't find out the truth within three days, Jiang Suining might be thoroughly punished. Isn't this a better result than if we take action?"
"But the Queen's poisoning is a serious matter. Wei Yao is now among those who may be questioned. Do you think that if she is questioned, she will confess everything to you in a hurry? Or, will she simply put everything on you?"
Xiao Yi's blunt words caused Xiao Yue's expression, which had just improved, to turn darker again.
She looked at Xiao Yi unhappily, gritting her teeth at the gloating look in his eyes, "Don't forget, we have just reached a cooperation. If something happens to me at this time, it will not do you any good."
"Of course I won't forget." Xiao Yi smiled and retracted his gaze. "So, to show my sincerity as your brother, you should stop interfering in this matter. If something really happens, I will solve it myself."
Xiao Yue didn't expect Xiao Yi to take the initiative to take over the matter. She was stunned for a moment and asked uncertainly: "Why did you do this?"
At a time like this, shouldn't I hurry to distance myself from it?
"Since we are cooperating, we have to show our sincerity." Xiao Yi had a smile on his lips, and his tone was hard to tell whether it was true or false.
Xiao Yue frowned again. In her opinion, Xiao Yi couldn't possibly be so kind. If he was willing to take over the matter at this time, he must have other intentions.
However, she had been very nervous since yesterday, fearing that something might go wrong and implicate her. If Xiao Yi was willing to solve the problem, no matter what his purpose was, it would be a good thing for her.
"What are you going to do?" Xiao Yue asked.
"You don't need to worry about this, my sister." Xiao Yi glanced at Xiao Yue, "You just need to remember my words. Don't be smart. Don't do anything at this time. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, don't blame me for not being able to protect you."
Xiao Yue felt very aggrieved when she heard these condescending words, but she finally resisted the urge to argue with Xiao Yi.
Just watching the other person's back as he turned and left, I felt particularly uncomfortable.
She originally thought that coming to this world was an opportunity given by God to show her talents and that she would be able to make a career.
But after traveling through time for so long, she has accomplished almost nothing except the fame she gained from her poems. And that fame was achieved with Jiang Suining's secret promotion.
Xiao Yue felt powerless and aggrieved.
She stood there for a long time, until Xiao Yi's back completely disappeared from her sight, then she sat down dejectedly on the chair.
Qiaorong and Qiaofu were waiting outside. They walked in cautiously only after seeing Xiao Yi leave.
Seeing Xiao Yue's extremely bad face, Qiao Fu asked respectfully and carefully: "Princess, do you need some refreshments?"
"No need." Xiao Yue shook her head, "You go and let Wei Yao pass..."
Before he could finish his words, Xiao Yue suddenly stopped.
She bit her tongue and thought to herself that she was really confused. Avoiding suspicion was the most important thing at this time. As for what Wei Yao was thinking and whether she had done anything, she couldn't find out for the time being.
Swallowing the unfinished words, Xiao Yue waved her hand and asked Qiao Fu and the others to leave.
I just hope Xiao Yi can do what he says and really resolve this matter smoothly!
After Xiao Yi left Xiao Yue's palace, he did not leave the palace immediately, but went to Concubine Cheng's palace.
When he arrived, Concubine Cheng was leaning on the beauty couch drinking tea. Seeing her son coming over, she tapped the teacup in her hand with her red nails and sighed softly.
"What a pity! It would be great if the queen just died like this."
If Queen Shi died, with her current status, she would most likely be able to ascend to the throne of Queen. Then Yier would become the legitimate son, and the position of Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace would be in her pocket.