In my past life, I was buried alive! Reborn, I'll overturn the capital.

Chapter 79 Setting up a trap

Jiang Qingyue considered many possibilities, but she never imagined that her father had met her before.

So, how was it changed later?

Jiang Qingyue felt that one mystery hadn't been solved before another one appeared.

However, putting that aside for now, there are already clues about my mother's death, and the person who found out is actually related to the Lu family.

"Besides you, is there anyone else who knows?" Jiang Qingyue knew that Xu Yunyun's few words were not enough to prove Lu's guilt. In fact, she might even be accused of colluding with Xu Yunyun.

Therefore, how to deal with the Lu family still requires careful consideration.

Xu Yunyun shook her head. "No, my mother said she hasn't told anyone."

Xu Yunyun naturally knew that she couldn't convict Lu based on her own account alone.

"This matter requires careful consideration. I will contact you when necessary."

"Okay." Xu Yunyun wanted to atone for her sins, so she was naturally willing to cooperate when needed. "Also, Consort Jing wishes to see you."

Jiang Qingyue shook her head. "It's not appropriate to meet in private now, it would easily give rise to gossip. Maybe another time." Jiang Qingyue knew her current situation. She was only helping Consort Jing to exchange information about Xu Yunyun, not to befriend Consort Jing, so there was no need for it.

"it is good."

However, the more Jiang Qingyue tried to do something, the more it seemed that fate was against her.

Just as Jiang Qingyue was finally able to enjoy a long-awaited day off, a palace maid from Jiang Chuchu's side came to report, "Miss Jiang, something terrible has happened!"

Jiang Qingyue had a feeling that Jiang Chuchu was up to something again. "Why are you coming to me if something happens? Shouldn't you be reporting to Her Majesty the Empress?"

"Miss Jiang, something has happened to Miss Jiang the Second."

"What could possibly happen in the palace?" Jiang Qingyue's nonchalant expression left the palace maid speechless.

"It was Miss Jiang Er who accidentally bumped into Consort Jing while admiring the flowers in the Imperial Garden today, and was detained by Consort Jing." The palace maid looked anxious, as if she was really worried about Jiang Chuchu.

Jiang Qingyue watched the palace maid's performance quietly. She guessed that the palace maid in front of her had probably been bribed by Jiang Chuchu. As for whether it was through coercion or enticement, that was none of her business.

Everyone knows that Consort Jing has just left the Cold Palace. Smart people know that no matter how arrogant she is, she should restrain her sharpness at this time and leave a good impression on the emperor first. How could she cause trouble as soon as she comes out?

Moreover, according to Xu Yunyun, Consort Jing had no intention of doing such a thing all these years and had long since become indifferent to it. How could she possibly do such a thing?

Thinking of this, Jiang Qingyue sneered, "As a palace maid, if something happens, you should first report to the Empress. Moreover, this matter involves the concubines, so the Empress should know about it even more."

But now you've come to me, what can I do to help? What can I do to resolve this?"

Jiang Qingyue showed no mercy, leaving the palace maid utterly speechless. "I...this servant...I..."

"Alright, stop beating around the bush. Since that's the case, let's go and take a look." Jiang Qingyue was also very curious. What kind of trouble was Jiang Chuchu up to now? Was it still that clumsy method?

Since we're both resting anyway, let's play with her for a bit.

The palace maid was already prepared for failure, but Jiang Qingyue's sudden change in attitude left her even more bewildered. Wasn't it said...?

"Aren't you going to lead the way?"

"Good good!"

When the palace maid led Jiang Qingyue to a small garden, she did not see Jiang Chuchu. Instead, in the pavilion, she saw a cat leisurely sitting on a stone table licking its fur.

Jiang Qingyue looked at the palace maid with a puzzled expression, wanting an explanation.

The palace maid bowed guiltily, "Miss Jiang is waiting for you up ahead, so I'll take my leave now."

After saying this, the palace maid fled as if she were escaping.

Jiang Qingyue raised an eyebrow slightly as she looked at the empty pavilion ahead and the palace maids' fleeing movements.

Before she could figure it out, a stone suddenly flew towards her.

Jiang Qingyue instinctively dodged backward, and the small stone hit the cat right in the body. The cat was startled and let out a miserable cry.

"You scoundrel! Who dares to harm the cat kept by Consort Jing!"

Just as Jiang Qingyue was feeling puzzled by the stone, a stern voice rang out. Then, a woman dressed simply but with an air of nobility walked out. The one who had just reprimanded her was the palace maid who was with her.

Jiang Qingyue never expected that she would meet Consort Jing today, just after mentioning it yesterday.

The palace maid quickly stepped forward, picked up the frightened cat, and placed it in Consort Jing's arms.

Consort Jing held the cat in her arms and looked at Jiang Qingyue with a curious gaze. Her gaze was purely curious and did not make Jiang Qingyue feel any malice or discomfort.

"Your Highness, I did not harm it."

"You're talking nonsense. I saw you throw a stone over here." The palace maid stepped forward and pointed at Jiang Qingyue.

Actually, she wasn't wrong. As soon as she came out, she saw a stone fly from Jiang Qingyue's direction and hit the cat. Naturally, she assumed that Jiang Qingyue was the one who did it.

Jiang Qingyue finally realized that this was Jiang Chuchu's trick.

What is she planning to do? Use Consort Jing to get rid of herself?

It seems that without Lu Shi's advice and strategies, Jiang Chuchu's methods have become much less effective and are quite clumsy.

"Alright, you can step back now. Take it away and feed it something to soothe it." Consort Jing smiled. Of course, she knew that such a clever and perceptive person would never do something so trivial. Therefore, she trusted Jiang Qingyue.

"Your Majesty?" The palace maid asked, somewhat puzzled.

"It's alright, you may leave. I will handle this."

"Yes."

After the palace maid left, Consort Jing withdrew her gaze from Jiang Qingyue. "Xiao Yun told me about your matter, and I should thank you. If needed, I can lend you a hand as a way of repaying you."

Jiang Qingyue smiled and shook her head, "Your Majesty is too kind. It's just a matter of mutual benefit."

"You're quite direct." After a few words, Consort Jing couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill towards Jiang Qingyue. "Today, it seems someone is plotting against you."

"Yes." Even Consort Jing could see it, so how could Jiang Qingyue not see it?

From the very beginning, the palace maid's message was a setup. What exactly was Jiang Chuchu trying to do?

Seeing Jiang Qingyue's calm demeanor, Consort Jing admired her even more.

If she had handled everything so calmly when she was young, she wouldn't have ended up in the cold palace for so many years.

"It seems you've already guessed who it is."

"Yes, so, Consort Jing, would you like to watch a play? Or perhaps, cooperate with me in acting out a play?"

Consort Jing couldn't help but become interested, "Alright, I'd be happy to oblige."

The two smiled at each other.

Who would have thought that two people who met for the first time would have such a perfect understanding?