Chapter 132 Caught Someone
Chapter 132 Caught Someone
Nanxiang’s plan was simple, which was to have someone catch Song Wanru meeting the emotionally agitated Xu Ziang.
At that time, the emotional Xu Ziang's reaction to Song Wanru will definitely be affectionate but with some sadness.
You have to know that the harem is not a simple place. If there is anything between the concubines and the guards, it will spread throughout the harem.
By then, she won't need to make any plans, Xu Ziang will no longer be able to stay in the palace, and Song Wanru will also be labeled as having a secret meeting.
It should be noted that secret meetings between concubines or palace maids in the harem are extremely serious matters. If discovered, the consequences will not be good. The most serious consequences are execution or beating to death.
Moreover, Xu Ziang was carrying a jade comb which was a token of love given by Song Wanru, and Song Wanru's name was engraved on it.
It is difficult for the two to clear themselves of the charges, not to mention that they had been engaged before entering the palace.
The old love rekindled and the drama of a secret meeting in the harem took place.
……
At 10 p.m. that evening, Song Nanxiang mentioned the cat attack incident that happened some time ago to Gu Junshen.
"Your Majesty! I have had nightmares every night recently. Every time I wake up, my face is covered in sweat."
Nan Xiang spoke in a panicked and fearful tone, her body involuntarily moving closer to Gu Junshen's chest.
"What did your beloved dream about? Why are you so scared?"
Gu Junshen felt a little nervous when he looked at Nanxiang, who was curled up in his arms like a little kitten in distress.
Nanxiang gently hugged his waist, tears of grievance flashing in her eyes.
"Your Majesty. I dreamed about the cat a while ago. It was very scary. The cat took the baby in my belly away."
Nan Xiang's voice trembled slightly as she spoke, and Gu Junshen clearly felt her body trembling slightly.
He couldn't help but frown, his eyes filled with thoughts.
"What can I do to make my beloved concubine less afraid?"
"Just stay with me more."
Nan Xiang said this, looking at Gu Junshen with a blushing face.
"I also want to spend more time with my beloved concubine, but the Northern Dynasty is busy with government affairs. I can't be distracted."
Gu Junshen looked guilty, and his tone was filled with helplessness.
"I know. Your Majesty is working hard, and I feel bad for you too."
Although Nan Xiang said that she didn't care, Gu Junshen still caught the disappointment in her eyes.
"In that case, I will send some people to guard outside Wangyueju. If they see a cat, they will drive it away. Will my beloved concubine feel more at ease now?"
Gu Jun thought deeply for a while, with some tentative questions in his eyes.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Your Majesty is wise."
Nan Xiang was slightly delighted after hearing this. She didn't expect that her plan would succeed so quickly, and it was Gu Junshen who said it himself.
She had originally wanted to use the dream about the evil cat to make Gu Junshen worry about her, and she took the opportunity to ask for some eunuchs to patrol outside, or guards or something like that.
At least there is someone patrolling nearby.
You have to know that Wangyueju and Yufu Palace are separated by only an alley, so Nanxiang can sometimes hear the noises coming from Yufu Palace. Even when the stage is still there, she can still hear some noises.
It was also because the troupe was so loud at that time that Nanxiang did not hear the sound of the cat attacking, and Caiyun and Aunt Ruolan were injured one after another.
As long as there were guards or eunuchs patrolling on her side, it would only be a matter of time before Xu Ziang was caught if he ventured to see Song Wanru.
But she didn't expect the start to be so smooth. She successfully asked Gu Junshen for the patrol personnel outside Wangyueju, or rather, it was what Gu Junshen wanted to arrange.
……
The next day, nine eunuchs gathered outside Wangyueju. They looked good in build and appearance, and they must have entered the palace to become eunuchs for some reason.
"Your servant pays respect to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine! Best wishes to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine."
All the eunuchs spoke in unison.
"Alright, stand up. I won't waste any more time talking. The emperor has also told you the purpose of your coming here. As long as you do your job well, I will not treat you unfairly."
Nanxiang raised the corner of her mouth slightly, her meaning was very clear.
She took the initiative to invite these eunuchs to stand on the same front with her.
Afterwards, Nanxiang gave some rewards to each person. Although it was just some silver, it was a considerable amount of resettlement money for them.
"Thank you, Madam Concubine!"
The task that Nanxiang assigned to these people was very simple, which was to start patrolling the alley outside the Wangyueju Palace after the hour of You. If anything happened, they had to report it truthfully. If the report was valuable, they would receive a reward.
……
Three days later, at the hour of Xu, there was a sudden commotion outside Wangyueju, which made the palace maids and eunuchs inside Wangyueju feel curious.
However, they had Nanxiang's order not to go out at will, so they could only watch curiously.
It was not until the patrolling eunuchs escorted a man to the gate of Wangyueju Palace that Xiao Benzi saw the situation and hurried to report to Song Nanxiang.
"My Lady! The people patrolling outside spotted a sneaky man."
The little notebook spoke loudly.
"That man was carrying a long sword? And he was wearing guard uniform?"
Nan Xiang asked softly, blinking slowly. She was not sure whether Xu Ziang had been caught.
After all, she had been waiting for the past few days for Xu Ziang to be unable to wait any longer and go to Yufu Palace to find Song Wanru, but there was no news at all.
The only people coming and going every day were palace maids and eunuchs cleaning the place, and there wasn't a single guard with a sword to be seen.
"Yes, my dear."
As soon as the little notebook said this, Nanxiang's eyes flashed with light. She immediately put down the book in her hand and looked at the little notebook with some surprise.
"Could it be him?"
To be honest, even if the notebook said it was a guard, it might not be Xu Ziang. There are so many guards in the harem, maybe he went to the wrong place.
Nanxiang immediately stood up and walked out of the hall.
When he walked to the opposite side of the main gate, he saw Xu Ziang, who was wearing a guard's uniform and had a look of resentment and anger on his face.
Nanxiang's lips curled up slightly with joy. This kid really couldn't wait any longer.
Being escorted by several burly eunuchs, his cheeks flushed red and his eyes were red, making Xu Ziang look a little mentally unwell.
"Isn't it just a letter? Is it necessary to be so sad?"
Nan Xiang glanced at Xu Ziang and immediately looked down on him.
"Why did you arrest this guard?"
Nan Xiang asked with pretended confusion, looking at Xu Ziang who was pressed upside down with a sneer on her face.
'This guy is finally caught.'
She had been waiting these days, thinking that her judgment was wrong. After seeing the decisive letter, Xu Ziang's emotions were extremely stable, but he was a little sad.
It’s just that Xu Ziang came directly to her to ask for medicine in order to save Song Wanru, and the desire to save Song Wanru in his eyes could not be hidden from anyone.
Sure enough, she caught me tonight.
"Your Majesty. We passed by Yufu Palace while on patrol. We saw the guards wandering around here stealthily, and occasionally peeking in through the palace gate. I thought he was a lunatic."
The eunuch explained with a bow.
"At this late hour, a guard actually ran to the palace gate of the concubine. What kind of thoughts did he have?"
After hearing this, Nanxiang covered her mouth and looked extremely surprised.
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