However, before long, a large number of crows flew in from afar. These crows kept cawing at them.
One of the crows even rushed forward and pecked at the delicious food that had been knocked to the ground just now. It had only eaten for a short while when it suddenly dropped to the ground. Its legs twitched uncontrollably, and it foamed at the mouth.
This scene, however, turned into a nightmare in the eyes of Qingyu, who had been feeling sorry just now.
The bird had died within such a short time. If it had been her, or any of the people present, who had eaten that food just now, wouldn't...
Qingyu looked at Tang Youyou beside her and asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, how did you figure out that there was something wrong with the food just now?"
Hearing this, Tang Youyou explained, "In the Cold Palace, how could someone be so kind as to send food here? Most of the concubines who have something to eat earn it through their handicrafts. But what have I done? I've done nothing."
Indeed, things obtained without effort should be treated with caution.
This experience also served as a lesson for Qingyu. Tang Youyou didn't say any more and walked back into the shabby little room. But just as she had walked a few steps, she noticed something else.
Over there, there was a pile of grass that kept swaying, but there was no wind in the courtyard at all.
Adhering to the principle that anything out of the ordinary must have a hidden cause, Tang Youyou of course went over to take a look. To her surprise, she made a great discovery.
Behind this pile of grass was a small hole, a dog hole. It was just that because the Cold Palace was desolate, it had been blocked by the pile of grass.
Seeing this, Tang Youyou smiled knowingly. She looked outside the hole and saw a gurgling stream. This stream should lead to the Lotus Dock.
It seemed that this stream could be put to good use.
Tang Youyou turned to look at Qingyu beside her and suddenly grinned, "Qingyu, it seems we have a plan."
Hearing this, Qingyu looked at the stream outside in bewilderment, with a puzzled look on her face.
"Your Majesty, the stream outside is flowing so fast. Don't tell me you're thinking of escaping?"
After Qingyu tentatively said this, Tang Youyou in front of her was also slightly stunned. This idea wasn't bad!
Seeing the strange look in Tang Youyou's eyes, Qingyu naturally knew what she was thinking. She quickly dissuaded her, "Your Majesty the Queen, please don't act impulsively. If you're caught, you may not be able to return to the Cold Palace."
Before Tang Youyou could say anything more, the big door was violently kicked open. Standing in front of them were Wen Ruxue and her maid Fuzi.
Fuzi retracted her leg that was still hanging in mid - air. She glared fiercely at Tang Youyou and even looked down on the three people beside her.
Fuzi kept fanning the air with her hand and kept complaining in her mouth. She said contemptuously, "Your Majesty, why do you have to come to this shabby place? The people here are crazy. Your Majesty, be more careful."
Hearing this, Wen Ruxue still said softly, "Fuzi, you can't be rude in front of Her Majesty the Queen. We came here this time to visit Her Majesty. It's really pitiful that Her Majesty has to suffer in this place."
Although she said so, her eyes were full of excitement as she looked into the palace.
When she turned her gaze to Tang Youyou in the distance, she saw that the four of them were safe and sound.
She immediately concealed the unwillingness in her eyes, and there was not a trace of a smile on her face.
However, Wen Ruxue still came up to Tang Youyou respectfully, sizing them up. From Wen Ruxue's expression, it was hard to tell whether she was happy or angry.
"Your Majesty the Queen has been suffering alone here."
As soon as she finished speaking, sobs filled the palace. Tang Youyou looked as if her heart was dead. It seemed that she cared very much about what Wen Ruxue had said.
Yiran tightly grabbed Tang Youyou's sleeve and saw tears sliding down her cheek. Was she crying?
This was the first time they had seen their mistress cry, and it was because of a single sentence from Concubine Wen.
Tang Youyou wiped away her tears while sobbing, "It's not bitter. As long as the Emperor is happy, I don't mind suffering at all."
Hearing this, Wen Ruxue didn't know how to express her feelings at this moment. It was as if her punch had hit a ball of cotton.
"Since Your Majesty the Queen is doing well, I'm relieved. If Your Majesty has any needs, I will surely do my best to help."
Suddenly, Tang Youyou had a bad feeling. She looked at Wen Ruxue who had rushed over in a hurry and thought of the meal just now.
I'm afraid this matter is not that simple.
In an instant, Tang Youyou put on a frightened look. She looked around nervously at the corner of the door and then glanced at Wen Ruxue casually.
Wen Ruxue in front of her was naturally frightened by her actions. Although she was surprised, she still calmed herself down and said calmly, "Your Majesty the Queen, what's wrong with you? Do you have something on your mind?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Youyou suddenly shouted, "Sister, don't move! She's behind you!"
After being warned, Wen Ruxue immediately froze in place. She looked at Tang Youyou without turning her head, and even her voice trembled.
"Your Majesty the Queen, are you scaring me? Who's behind me?"
Tang Youyou suddenly turned to look at the other side and then let out a long sigh of relief, "It's okay, it's okay. She's gone now. Sister, if you have nothing to do, don't come to the Cold Palace. The yin energy here is heavy, and it's easy to harm you."
But Wen Ruxue would never believe such nonsense. Of course, she forced out an awkward smile and pretended to care, "Thank you for Your Majesty the Queen's reminder. Since Your Majesty has no other orders, I'll go back. Recently, the Emperor has been working hard day and night, and I can't sleep well. Sigh."
After she finished speaking, she couldn't help but take another look at Tang Youyou's situation, but Tang Youyou showed no sign of discomfort.
So, she quickly left.
As soon as Wen Ruxue left the Cold Palace, she went straight to the Administrative Hall. Seeing Rong Xun sitting there absent - mindedly, staring directly at the documents on the table, she felt extremely jealous.
She had never seen or heard that a concubine who had been sent to the Cold Palace could make a monarch so worried that he couldn't sleep day and night.
Wen Ruxue walked slowly to Rong Xun's side, gently stroked his big hand, and said with concern, "Your Majesty, please stop hurting your body. Your health is the most important thing."
Hearing this, Rong Xun felt even more sad. He clearly knew that those concubines that day had obviously set a trap for Tang Youyou, but he still...