dognovel Chapter 877: She will definitely take back everything that belongs to her
Chapter 877: She will definitely take back everything that belongs to her
If Shen Zhinian exchanged letters directly with the Zhou family, even if the emperor was not afraid of it, I am afraid that the court officials would think too much if they knew about it.
By then, people who want to make trouble will find evidence to hold us accountable.
Although Shen Zhinian didn't explain it too clearly, Handan understood it after hearing that sentence: "…Your Majesty is still cautious."
Therefore, the world only saw that the Queen was at a young age and yet she held the position of Imperial Concubine, but they did not know how much effort the Queen had put in.
With every step, the Queen seemed to be walking on the edge of a knife!
Soon, Xiao Mingzi gave the letter of greeting from his good friend to a trustworthy person and delivered it to Zhou's house.
Fuqiu had already returned and bowed, saying, "My Lady, I have completed what you asked me to do."
Shen Zhinian nodded slightly.
Next, all I have to do is wait quietly for a reply.
She believed that the person behind the scenes had gone to such great lengths to ruin her enthronement ceremony, and would definitely not leave no trace at all.
Moreover, there are countless people in the harem who want to step on her. How could she let go of such a great opportunity?
Shen Zhinian just took advantage of this opportunity to expose all those who wanted to harm her!
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As the saying goes, a country cannot be without a king for a day, and the same applies to the harem.
There are so many big and small things to deal with in the harem every day. Since Concubine Chen is under imprisonment, naturally someone needs to be responsible for those matters.
Now the position of the Four Concubines is vacant.
The only concubines were Concubine Xue and Concubine Zhuang.
Concubine Xue has to take care of the frail Second Princess and may not have enough energy to be responsible for all the affairs in the harem.
Nangong Xuanyu pondered and said, "... convey my order. Before the matter is investigated, I order Concubine Xue and Concubine Zhuang to handle the affairs of the harem together. If there is any matter that cannot be decided, Concubine Xue's opinion shall prevail."
Li Changde didn't find it strange.
Although Concubine Xue and Concubine Zhuang both hold the title of concubine, Concubine Xue has a title, which makes her half a level higher than Concubine Zhuang.
"Yes."
Nangong Xuanyu sat behind the imperial desk, holding a memorial in his hand, but he couldn't concentrate on reading it.
After a long while, he put down the memorial in his hand and asked in a deep voice, "How is the investigation going into the cracked seal?"
Li Changde was complaining in his heart.
It has been less than a day since His Majesty ordered the investigation. How could such a big thing be solved so quickly?
I have never seen His Majesty care so much about the ladies in the harem before. Has she suffered a great injustice? It must be Concubine Chen!
Li Changde bowed and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Justice, and the Dali Temple are already conducting a strict investigation and have taken away all those who may be related to this matter."
Nangong Xuanyu knew how much Nian Nian cared about the conferring ceremony of the title of Imperial Concubine.
After such a big incident, he couldn't even imagine how she felt...
Under such circumstances, not only could he not go to see her, but he had to order her to be imprisoned, otherwise public opinion would only intensify.
How would Nian Nian feel at this moment?
Nangong Xuanyu felt his heart tighten just thinking about it, and said in a deep voice: "Pass on my order, from now on, within three days, they must find out a result, otherwise everyone will go back home!"
Li Changde was not familiar with the officials of the previous dynasty, but he often dealt with Su Quanye. At this moment, he couldn't help but shed tears of sympathy for him in his heart.
"Slave, you obey!"
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Zhongcui Palace.
Xiao Mingzi ran in from outside.
Although his expression was not too obvious, the joy in his tone could not be hidden: "Your Majesty, someone is coming to the imperial court!"
His Majesty dotes on the Queen so much, he would definitely not want her to suffer any injustice. Maybe he has some good news.
After the seal was cracked, the palace people were a little uneasy. After all, there were too many people in the palace who climbed to high positions and suddenly fell down, and they were also afraid that the queen would follow in their footsteps...
At this moment, everyone looked at the door with hope in their eyes.
The same goes for Bingqiao.
If the Queen is imprisoned, His Majesty will not come to Zhongcui Palace, and this is not what she wants to see.
Shen Zhinian didn't feel much joy in his heart.
Because the more Nangong Xuanyu protected her at this time, it was not good for her, but hurt her instead.
The more he defends her, combined with the rumors, the more people will think she is a demon who seduces the king.
Besides, the incident just happened, so the result won’t be known so quickly.
If she guessed correctly, the people in front of the emperor should have come for something else.
Shen Zhinian put down the teacup in his hand and said calmly, "Let them in."
"Yes!"
After several eunuchs came in, they bowed respectfully and said, "Your servants pay their respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health!"
Shen Zhinian said calmly: "Get up."
Although the leading eunuch was a little panicked, he still said with gritted teeth: "Empress Chen, His Majesty has ordered that during your confinement, Empress Xue and Empress Zhuang will handle the affairs of the harem together."
"Minions, servants are here to take the token..."
Upon hearing this, Handan and others' faces suddenly changed.
how so? !
But in front of the emperor, even if they had some thoughts in their minds, they did not say them out loud.
Since it was Nangong Xuanyu's idea, Shen Zhinian had no intention of making things difficult for these people on duty, and said to Handan and Fuqiu, "Give them the account books, seals and other items."
Although they felt uncomfortable, they still lowered their heads and said, "Yes."
How could there be a fool serving in front of the emperor?
The eunuch in the lead understood the position of Concubine Chen in His Majesty's heart. Of course, he had to seize the opportunity to curry favor with Concubine Chen.
He smiled at Shen Zhinian and said flatteringly, "Please rest assured, Concubine Chen, His Majesty is also very concerned about this matter. He has made a solemn promise to ask the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Justice, and the Dali Temple to find out the truth within three days."
"Just bear with it for a few days."
This is good news for Shen Zhinian.
She nodded slightly and asked Fuqiu to reward the eunuch.
The eunuch had never expected that after spreading bad news to the Empress' palace, he would not only not be scolded, but would actually be rewarded. He kept saying, "Thank you, Imperial Concubine Chen!"
Soon, the people in front of the emperor took their things and left.
Handan looked at this and felt really uncomfortable: "Your Majesty, you finally managed to turn Concubine Zhuang from one of the four concubines into an ordinary concubine, and let her take over the power of the six palaces. How come in the blink of an eye, His Majesty asked you to hand over the power of the palace again..."
Shen Zhinian's eyes were somewhat dim: "This is all temporary."
She will definitely take back everything that belongs to her!
Fortunately, Nangong Xuanyu let Concubine Xue and Concubine Zhuang take charge of the affairs of the harem together. Concubine Xue has an additional title than Concubine Zhuang, and she will have more power than Concubine Zhuang.
Moreover, Concubine Xue is a very insightful person, and it is not easy for Concubine Zhuang to stir up trouble under her nose.
Handan said thankfully, "Fortunately, His Majesty still cares deeply about the Queen. We will know the final result in three days."