Chapter 1407 The Queen’s Reverse Scale!

September 15, 15:15

Pei Zhixiu, who was a guest student of the medical school, returned to the palace as usual after teaching the female students of the medical school.

Although Pei Zhixiu had never accepted students or taught others medical skills before, she was very interested in training young female doctors in medical school.
In order to better fulfill her duties in the medical school, she is also actively learning teaching skills and experience from other professors in the medical school.

Moreover, Pei Zhixiu's medical skills are very superb, so in just a few months, Pei Zhixiu has become more and more adept at his job as a visiting scholar at the medical school.

At the beginning, Ye Mingsheng asked Pei Zhixiu to serve as a guest official of the medical school to train female doctors of the medical school. The dean of the medical school, Li Tuo, and the vice dean, Wang Tairan, also had many concerns about this. Although these two great medical masters of Daqian knew that Pei Zhixiu had superb medical skills and a kind heart, and was fully capable of serving as a guest official of the medical school!
But after all, Pei Zhixiu is not only a doctor with superb medical skills, she is also the Imperial Noble Consort of Daqian. Both Li Tuo and Wang Tairan were very nervous about such a person coming to work in the medical school, worried that something might happen and they would not be able to bear the consequences.

So before Pei Zhixiu went to work at the medical school, Li Tuo and Wang Tairan secretly submitted a memorial to Ye Mingsheng, hoping that Ye Mingsheng would revoke his decision!

In response to this, Ye Mingsheng told Li Tuo and Wang Tairan that Pei Zhixiu was not a nosy person, so the two of them should not have any concerns and should help Pei Zhixiu integrate into the medical school. If the job is done well, he will reward you handsomely!
Faced with Ye Mingsheng's order, the two medical masters had no choice but to accept the appointment. However, at that time, they were not optimistic about Pei Zhixiu's prospects in the medical school.

However, at this point, Pei Zhixiu has completely won the recognition of Li Tuo and Wang Tairan with her professional qualities and serious attitude!
Originally, Bae Ji-soo should have returned to the palace before noon, but the female students in the medical school were mostly from poor families.

Everyone cherished this hard-earned learning opportunity, so they were all very eager to learn. Even after Pei Zhixiu finished class, they would come around to continue asking questions.

Pei Zhixiu also admired the studious attitude of these female students, so even after class she took the trouble to explain to everyone, so she came back half an hour late. Although the workload increased, Pei Zhixiu was still in a good mood.

Seeing Pei Zhixiu coming back, the palace maids and nannies in her yard immediately prepared food, and one of the palace maids also held a teapot to pour tea for Pei Zhixiu.

However, this palace maid seemed to be worried. When she was pouring tea, she was not sure what she was thinking about. The tea spilled out of the cup and splashed onto the ground. Seeing this, Aunt Zhang immediately scolded her:

"Liu Ying, why are you so careless? You can't even do such a small thing as pouring tea for the Empress!"

Hearing Aunt Zhang's reprimand, Liu Ying also hurriedly said:
"My Queen, I was wrong! My Queen, I was wrong!"

Pei Zhixiu waved his hand and said:

"It's nothing, just be more careful next time!"

"Thank you, Madam! Thank you for your grace!"

Seeing that Liu Ying, who was always lively and smart, looked worried and frightened, Pei Zhixiu couldn't help but ask with some confusion:
"Liu Ying, what happened to you?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ying immediately looked up at her master, her eyes full of confusion. Seeing this, Pei Zhixiu was even more certain that something must have happened to this little girl, and immediately said kindly:

"If there is anything, just tell me, I will try my best to help you..."

Hearing Pei Zhixiu's words, Liu Ying no longer hesitated, and immediately fell to her knees and cried:

"My lady, I seem to have made a mistake!"

Upon hearing this, Pei Zhixiu helped the crying girl up from the ground, wiped the tears from her face and asked softly:

"Liu Ying, tell me carefully, what did you do wrong?"

As Pei Zhixiu finished speaking, a palace maid quickly walked over and reported:

"Madame Cao from the Imperial Court wants to see you, Your Majesty!"

Liu Ying, who had just stood up, immediately showed a look of horror on her face when she heard the three words "Inner Court". Pei Zhixiu, who didn't know what was going on at this time, was a little surprised.

As the emperor, Ye Mingsheng had an attendant department to assist him in handling government affairs. In order to better govern the harem, An Miaoyi also established an inner court department. This Madam Cao was a newly rising minion under An Miaoyi, who was specifically in charge of criminal matters in the palace.

Although he didn't know why this Madam Cao came, Pei Zhixiu had no reason to refuse, and immediately nodded slightly to signal her to come in.

A moment later, Nanny Cao and a group of people walked into the room and came in front of Pei Zhixiu.

"Your servant pays respect to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine!"

After taking a glance at the palace maids and eunuchs behind Madam Cao, Pei Zhixiu knew that they were not here with good intentions, and immediately said calmly:
"You are a maid from the inner court. What do you want to do by mobilizing so many people?"

"In reply to the Imperial Concubine, we are following the Empress's order to arrest the palace maid Liu Ying..."

Pei Zhixiu was a little surprised when she heard this, but before she could say anything, Liu Ying felt the sharp gaze of Aunt Cao and was immediately frightened. She was just helped up by Pei Zhixiu, but she was frightened again and knelt down crying, saying:

"My Queen, save me! My Queen, save me!"

Looking at Liu Ying who was crying and shouting, Pei Zhixiu understood that this little girl must have committed a serious crime. Although Pei Zhixiu knew rationally that she was the target of public criticism in the harem because of Ye Mingsheng's favoritism, so it would be best for her not to get involved. Now it was the best option to let Madam Cao take the girl away!

But seeing the little girl in such a panic, Pei Zhixiu felt a little bit sorry for her, because she also knew what the Nei Ting Si was!
No matter what mistake Liu Ying made, she must have been arrested and taken to the Inner Court, where she would probably be in trouble!

Thinking of this, Pei Zhixiu made a decision in his heart and said:

"What crime did Liu Ying commit?" Aunt Cao had not mentioned Liu Ying's crime, but was waiting for Pei Zhixiu to ask. Now that she saw Pei Zhixiu asking, she said without hesitation:
"Liu Ying was involved in a case of adultery..."

Hearing the word "affair", Pei Zhixiu frowned slightly, then glanced at Liu Ying lying under her feet with a scrutinizing gaze. Although she knew that Liu Ying must have committed something serious after seeing such a big fuss made by Madam Cao, Pei Zhixiu really did not expect that what Liu Ying had committed was actually an affair!
Feeling the gaze of her own queen, Liu Ying quickly proved her innocence:

"I didn't have an affair with Yang Song! It was Wang Xiaocui who had an affair with Yang Song. This has nothing to do with me!"

Listening to Liu Ying's words, Aunt Cao said coldly:
"Whether it has anything to do with you or not is not up to you, Liu Ying. When I bring you back to the Inner Court, you will be able to explain it clearly!"

Hearing that Nanny Cao was going to take her to the Inner Court, the already panicked girl was trembling with fear. This morning, when she heard the news that her fellow villagers Wang Xiaocui and Yang Song were arrested, she realized that something was wrong, but she still held a glimmer of hope in her heart, thinking that Wang Xiaocui and Yang Song would not push her away.

But if she thought carefully, with the methods used by the Inner Court, these two people might not be able to resist, so she was a little hesitant about whether to confess to Pei Zhixiu. Liu Ying had served Pei Zhixiu for two years, and she knew that her wife was a rare good person in the palace.

Liu Ying thought that if she explained everything clearly to the Imperial Concubine, then with her help, she would most likely get through safely. However, she also knew that the word "affair" was a taboo in the imperial palace, and all the concubines did not want to be associated with these two words, so she was very conflicted.

Just when Liu Ying was struggling over whether to tell Pei Zhixiu, Pei Zhixiu's sharp eyes saw through her worries. However, just when Liu Ying was about to muster up the courage to tell her master about the matter, Nanny Cao suddenly showed up, which completely disrupted Liu Ying's plan...

At this time, Aunt Cao also looked at Pei Zhixiu and said:

"Your Majesty! The maid Liu Ying is suspected of adultery. Please allow me to take her away!"

Before Aunt Cao had finished speaking, Liu Ying continued:

"My lady, I am innocent! I have nothing to do with this matter!"

Although Pei Zhixiu was still unwilling to believe that Liu Ying was involved in an affair, she knew at this time that if she forcibly intervened in this matter, she might be implicated, and this might fall into the trap of some people!

Thinking of this, although Pei Zhixiu was helpless, she had to wave her sleeves and signaled Madam Cao to take the person away. Seeing this, Liu Ying also wanted to hug Pei Zhixiu's legs, but before she could hug her, she was dragged away by Madam Cao and others.

The two eunuchs dragged Liu Ying away like an animal, but Liu Ying was still unwilling to believe that Pei Zhixiu had abandoned her, and she kept begging:

"My lady, I am innocent!"

'My Lady, please save me!'

"My lady, please!"

It was not known whether the eunuch from the Inner Court did it on purpose or forgot to do so, but he did not cover Liu Ying's mouth and nose, allowing Liu Ying to continue wailing for help.

Hearing Liu Ying's wailing and screaming, all the maids and nannies in the courtyard looked sad. At this time, Nanny Cao bowed to Pei Zhixiu with satisfaction and said:

"Your Majesty, I will take my leave now..."

After saying this, Madam Cao bowed and walked away under Pei Zhixiu's cold gaze. Seeing Madam Cao's back, Pei Zhixiu's eyes flashed with a cold light!
Liu Ying had followed her for two years, and Pei Zhixiu thought to herself that she had some understanding of this girl. She didn't believe that Liu Ying would be suspected of having an affair!
But the word "affair" has too much killing power in the harem, and Pei Zhixiu doesn't dare to be easily involved with these two words!
Pei Zhixiu was also very clear that what Madam Cao did today was not only aimed at Liu Ying, but also at her, the Imperial Concubine!

After an incense stick of time, Nanny Cao came to An Miaoyi and told her what had just happened in Pei Zhixiu's yard.

When Madam Cao finished her speech, before An Miaoyi could speak, Qiqige excitedly said:

"This bitch Pei Zhixiu has always been arrogant and self-centered in the palace because she is favored by His Majesty. Now it is finally her turn to fall!"

"My Lady! This bitch must have had a very interesting look on her face just now, but it's a pity that I didn't see it!"

An Miaoyi smiled when she heard that, with a hint of daydreaming in her expression, as if she was also thinking about Pei Zhixiu's frustrated look when she had to hand over someone just now!

An Miaoyi has always had complicated feelings towards Pei Zhixiu, although An Miaoyi values ​​the power in her hands more than Ye Mingsheng's favor!

However, as a wife, An Miaoyi has always felt uncomfortable watching her husband favor his concubine, and it is impossible for her not to envy and be jealous of Pei Zhixiu.

In addition to being envious and jealous of Pei Zhixiu, An Miaoyi also felt somewhat grateful in her heart...

Although several years have passed, An Miaoyi still clearly remembers how dangerous it was when she gave birth to Jingren. If Pei Zhixiu had not come to her aid, she would probably have died in childbirth, and there would be no Queen Daqian today!
An Miaoyi has always remembered this love in her heart, and because she is afraid of Ye Mingsheng's favor for Pei Zhixiu, she basically has never made a move on Pei Zhixiu!
An Miaoyi can tolerate Ye Mingsheng loving Pei Zhixiu more, but she can't tolerate Jingxuan's recent rise to fame!

The news that Ye Mingsheng took three princes to conduct research in Baishou County during this period spread in the court. The fourth prince Jingxuan, who was already well-known, was praised and flattered by court officials because of this matter.

While the fourth prince Jingxuan was shining brightly, the crown prince Jingren and the third prince Jingcheng could be said to have become background boards, which further highlighted Jingxuan's intelligence!

It doesn't matter for the third prince Jingcheng, as he has no competitiveness and not much hope. Even if he just lies down or gives up, it won't be a big problem. But for the crown prince Jingren, it's a completely different situation!

The crown prince is the heir to a country and the future emperor. It is not a good thing to be outdone by his younger brother!
However, Jingren didn't care much about this. Although he had ordinary qualifications, he was open-minded by nature and could accept the fact that he was not as good as Jingxuan.

However, An Miaoyi, Jingren's mother, was very sensitive to this. The Queen Daqian even noticed it. There were even voices in the court saying that Jingxuan was more suitable to be the crown prince than Jingren!
Although the person who said this was just an imperial censor, An Miaoyi could not tolerate the occurrence of such a thing. In her opinion, such a thing should not even have the slightest sign of happening...

(End of this chapter)