Children of Loulan

Chapter 144 We Decide on the Candidate

When she learned that Aidier had actually stayed in Jingsi Residence for two hours, Dalan suddenly felt something strange. She was keenly aware that this matter was definitely not simple. However, no matter how hard she racked her brains, she could not remember who lived in Jingsi Residence.

It was not until the next morning when Mifiti went to inquire that Dalan finally learned the truth - it turned out that the person living in Jingsi Court was the former Spanish beauty!

This Western beauty was a very special person. She was the cousin of Concubine Xian. Three years ago, her family suffered a series of misfortunes, which caused her to accidentally break the jade ruyi gifted by the Queen Mother at the palace banquet on New Year's Eve. Because of this, the Queen Mother was furious and punished her to Jingsi Residence, ordering her to mourn for her deceased mother for three years.

There was one thing that was quite strange: although the Queen Mother punished Xi Meiren to observe mourning, she did not restrict her freedom of entry and exit. Normally, since she was not confined, Xi Meiren could go out freely. However, since she entered Jingsi Residence, she almost never stepped out of that door, just like Hanguli who was sent to Yuexi Residence to recuperate, she completely closed herself off and no longer had contact with the outside world.

However, Hanguli chose to stay indoors in order to let people gradually forget her and thus save her own life; then, what was the reason for the Western beauty?

Moreover, the second prince had been in there for two hours, which meant that the two of them had been secretly communicating and giving things to each other, so in order to prevent the matter from being exposed, the Western Beauty could only disappear without a trace and let everyone completely forget about her. After figuring out the key link, Dalan was originally planning to hold on to this clue and give the virtuous concubine a heavy blow, but suddenly heard the decree from the Queen Mother, saying that a concubine should be selected for the eldest prince, and the candidate was limited to the concubines who entered the palace!

After listening to Dalan's story, Concubine Ru couldn't help but ask in confusion: "So what are you doubting about?"

Dalan replied solemnly, "This matter was suggested by the Imperial Master, and he will be responsible for selecting the princess himself in the end, so I really want to find out whether there is any connection between this mysterious Imperial Master and the virtuous concubine!"

Concubine Ru: "Well, that's how it is... But speaking of this, I remember one thing. It is said that when the national teacher first entered our Loulan Kingdom, he was unfortunately attacked by someone. Fortunately, the prince at that time, now the king, rescued him in time, which saved his life. In order to repay this life-saving grace, he resolutely decided to stay in Loulan to serve as the national teacher. Over the years, the national teacher has served Loulan wholeheartedly and fulfilled his duties. However, later I heard that it was the prime minister who found the person who attacked him. What's more surprising is that this person seems to know some Maoshan Taoism. It is said that this person has killed many innocent lives in order to practice evil magic. And that assassination was just because he coveted the national teacher's profound cultivation. Thanks to the help of the prime minister, the national teacher not only successfully avenged his hatred, but also eliminated a great scourge for Loulan!"

After listening to Concubine Ru's words, Dalan pondered for a moment and said, "It seems that in order to repay this favor, the State Master is very likely to obey the arrangement and choose the Western beauty as the person to bring good luck!"

Concubine Ru said with great interest: "So, according to your understanding, the second prince colluded with the national teacher secretly, deceived the king and the queen mother, and let the woman with dragon energy to bring happiness to the eldest prince, in order to help the beauty Xi leave the palace!"

Dalan replied firmly: "That's right, only in this way can everything be explained!"

Concubine Zhu asked, "Then in your opinion, does Concubine Xian know about this?"

After thinking for a moment, Dalan responded, "In my humble opinion, Concubine Xian must be completely unaware of this. If she knew about this, given her personality, Xi Mei would probably have lost her life long ago. Although the Second Prince is not her own flesh and blood, she only has this one son in her hands, so she will definitely not give up this chess piece easily!"

Concubine Ru continued to ask: "Since you have seen through the Second Prince's plan, how are you going to deal with it next? Are you going to report them to the King?"

Dalan shook her head gently: "This matter concerns the safety of the eldest prince. The Queen Mother and the King attach great importance to it. Moreover, the Imperial Master has always been trusted by the civil and military officials in the court. If we rashly report it, it will not only fail, but may also hurt ourselves. Therefore, I think that since the second prince intends to take someone out, and now the Queen Mother and the King are ready, then the candidate will be decided by us!"

Concubine Ru smiled slightly: "Hearing what you said, I think you already have a suitable candidate in mind. Why not tell me about it!"

A sly look flashed in Dalan's eyes. "This person is from the residence opposite to Jingsi Residence. Three years ago, she became a victim of the fight between Concubine Xian and the Queen, and was then sent to Yuexi Residence to recuperate. However, she has never shown up since she went in!"

Concubine Ru frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said: "Yuexiju? Jingsiju? It really is a wonderful fate. Back then, Jingsiju and Yuexiju were the same palace, and later the late king divided it into two for Concubine Jing. Oh, by the way, I seem to remember that you had some friendship with the woman in Yuexiju!"

Dalan understood that this was undoubtedly another deliberate test by Concubine Ru. However, she did not show any panic, but responded in a calm tone: "It can't be called friendship. When I first entered the palace, I had no prominent family background to rely on, nor did I have strong support. When I was isolated and helpless, I just wanted to find someone who could support me. And the reason why I chose her today is because looking around the entire harem, it is really hard to find someone more suitable than her to be the eldest prince's consort!"

Hearing this, Concubine Ru couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, revealing an expression of great interest, and asked: "Oh? Why do you think so? Why don't you tell me in detail."

Dalan: "First of all, when Concubine Xian was fighting with the Queen three years ago, she was just an insignificant little character. But it was this little character that led to the death of Madam Taji, so the Queen naturally didn't want to see her existence. Concubine Xian drove Madam Taji to live in Yuexi after her death, leaving her to perish on her own. Therefore, both the Queen and Concubine Xian regarded her as a thorn in their eyes! Secondly, if she really became the eldest prince's consort, then for the Queen, this would be an eternal pain in her heart! After all, with Madam Taji's death, her relationship with this daughter-in-law would be very complicated. The relationship between them will not be good, and the lack of harmony between them will more or less have some negative impact on the relationship between her and her son. Lastly, when Concubine Xian knew that the person she wanted to kill three years ago not only did not die, but also became the eldest prince's consort, how could she not feel resentment? In addition, as her cousin, the Western Beauty, could actually have an affair with the second prince in Jingsi Residence without being noticed by anyone, and even let the second prince take the initiative to make plans for her to leave the palace. It can be seen that this woman is definitely not simple! In this way, who will she hate and who will she deal with, the answer is obvious! "