Xiao Qiming put down his fist and continued.

"Then I went to inquire about it, and then I found out that someone had spread the news that Concubine Xiao was the lone star of the evil god. Now many people in the city knew that Concubine Xiao was the lone star of the evil god, which annoyed me.

Dead! Next time you enter the palace again, tell Concubine Xiao about this matter so that she can be prepared."

Xiao Qiming is usually carefree and very nervous, but he is not stupid. He knows that someone is deliberately plotting against Concubine Xiao.

He has no sibling feelings for Concubine Xiao, but Concubine Xiao's surname is Xiao after all. If she is really bullied by outsiders, he will not look good on his face.

Xiao Zhilan stood up quickly and quickly ran out.

Xiao Qiming shouted to her: "Why are you going?"

"I'm going to find my parents!"

Xiao Zhilan hurried to her parents' room and repeated what her elder brother said.

Both Xue and Xiao Lingfeng changed their expressions.

Only their family members knew that Xiao Xixi was the lone star of the Tiansha. They had never disclosed this matter to outsiders. How could this matter spread?

If this kind of thing gets serious, it will definitely cause big trouble for Xiao Xixi. She may even lose her identity as the crown prince's concubine, and the Xiao family will also be affected.

Xiao Lingfeng immediately said: "Hurry into the palace and tell Xiao Xixi about this. I will try to find out who is spreading the rumors."

Mr. Xue said hello.

She didn't even have time to have lunch, so she hurried into the palace in a carriage.

In the Qingge Hall.

Xiao Xixi was preparing to have lunch when Shi Ying suddenly came to the door.

He saluted politely, and then said: "The Queen has something to ask you, please come over immediately."

The queen summoned the concubines. This was a normal operation and not a big deal.

But Xiao Xixi felt a little strange in her heart.

She had a premonition that something bad might happen to her when she went out.

But Queen Qin's invitation could not be refused. Even if she knew there was a trap ahead, Xiao Xixi had to move forward.

Xiao Xixi said: "Eunuch Shi, wait a moment and let me change my clothes."

Quartz: "Please hurry up as much as possible and don't keep the Queen waiting for too long."

Xiao Xixi quietly winked at Baoqin.

Baoqin understood, and she and Xiao Xixi walked into the bedroom.

After closing the door, Xiao Xixi immediately said: "Quickly, find me a pair of thick cotton pants!"

Bao Qin was puzzled: "You don't need to wear cotton pants today, right?"

"I wear cotton pants not to keep warm, but to prevent myself from getting beaten."

Baoqin was shocked: "Who dares to beat you?"

Xiao Xixi: "I have a feeling that I may be punished when I go out this time. I have to prepare in advance. Even if I do get beaten, at least I can have cotton pants to help relieve some of the pain."

Bao Qin's face turned pale with fright: "You, are you serious? Why does the Queen punish you? You have done nothing wrong!"

"Quartz is still waiting outside. I don't have time to explain to you. Please help me find a pair of cotton pants quickly. Remember to make them thicker!"

Baoqin could only do as he was told.

She found the thickest cotton pants from the cabinet and handed them to Xiao Xixi.

Xiao Xixi quickly put it on, and then changed into a navy blue and rouge red chest-length skirt.

This skirt is very loose. At first glance, you can't tell how thick pants she is wearing underneath.

Bao Qin was very panicked. She felt that if the Queen really wanted to punish Concubine Xiao, a pair of cotton trousers alone would not be able to do the job. It would still hurt if it should hurt.

Baoqin became extremely anxious when she thought that Concubine Xiao might be beaten.

"Your Majesty, I will go and inform the Crown Prince right now. The Crown Prince loves you so much, and he will definitely not want you to be punished by the Queen."

Xiao Xixi quickly stopped her: "Don't! If the prince knows about this, it will only intensify the conflict between him and the queen. The prince is still young, and if he really breaks up with the queen, it will be very difficult for him.

There’s no benefit whatsoever.”

"But what should you do?"

Xiao Xixi comforted: "Don't worry, I have internal strength to protect my body. Even if I get beaten, I can still bear it. At the worst, I just lie in bed for a few days and eat a few more bowls of rice. I will be fine soon."

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Bao Qin almost cried: "How long has it been since then, and you are still making such a joke?!"

Quartz's questioning voice sounded outside the door.

"Concubine, haven't you changed your clothes yet?"

Xiao Xixi hurriedly responded: "Okay, okay, that's good!"

She lowered her voice and said to Bao Qin.

"I'll come back as soon as I go. I'm sure nothing will happen. You can stay in the Qingge Palace without any worries. Don't go anywhere, let alone inform the prince. Remember?"

Baoqin could only respond with red eyes: "I will remember this."

Xiao Xixi adjusted her sleeves and skirt, looked at herself in the mirror, and made sure that there was nothing wrong with her appearance before opening the door and walking out.

She said to Quartz who was waiting outside.

"let's go."

"Here."

…

Xue rushed to Qingge Hall in a hurry.

The atmosphere inside Qingge Hall is normal.

Except for Bao Qin, everyone else thought that Concubine Xiao's trip this time was no different from usual and she should be back soon.

Baoqin was still secretly worried, but she was quite surprised to see Mr. Xue coming.

"Madam, didn't you come here this morning? Why did you come into the palace again? Did you leave something here?"

Mrs. Xue waved her hand: "No, I'm here to see Concubine Xiao."

Baoqin's expression darkened: "Your Majesty has been summoned away by the people sent by the Queen."

Mrs. Xue was shocked: "How could the queen be so fast?!"

Upon seeing this, Baoqin hurriedly asked: "Does Madam know something inside?"

Mr. Xue briefly stated the rumors outside.

"I came to the palace specially to tell Concubine Xiao about this matter so that she could prepare in advance. Unexpectedly, I came a step too late."

Baoqin was already very anxious, but after hearing Xue's words, her heart felt like a fire, burning her up to the point of confusion.

If Empress Qin had really heard the rumors about the Lone Star, then Concubine Xiao's trip would probably be more than a simple matter of being punished. She might not even be able to keep her position as concubine.

Bao Qin was so anxious that she was running around in circles.

Mrs. Xue urged: "What are you still doing here? Go and inform His Highness the Crown Prince. Only His Highness the Crown Prince can save Concubine Xiao now!"

Bao Qin: "But the empress said that the prince cannot interfere in this matter."

"If the prince had not intervened, Concubine Xiao would have been doomed. Can you bear to watch Concubine Xiao be thrown into the cold palace and spend the rest of her life alone and miserable?!"

Baoqin naturally didn't want Concubine Xiao to suffer like this.

After much hesitation, she decided to inform His Highness the Crown Prince.

The prince is such a smart person, he might have a way to keep Concubine Xiao without offending Empress Qin.

As for whether Concubine Xiao would punish her afterwards, she no longer cared about it.

As long as Concubine Xiao can be kept safe, she will accept it even if she is beaten or punished!

Baoqin told Qingsong a few words, asking him to take a good look at Qingge Palace, and then hurried to Mingguang Palace.
Chapter completed!