dognovel Chapter 534 Nangong Xuanyu's True Purpose
Chapter 534 Nangong Xuanyu's True Purpose
Even if Nangong Xuanyu regarded Fuqiu's life as worthless, if Shen Zhinian couldn't even protect her personal maid, then her title of virtuous concubine would be in vain!
Just as Shen Zhinian guessed, the emperor really didn't care about the life or death of a palace maid.
Fuqiu was a person involved in the incident and should have gone to the Ministry of Punishment for interrogation.
However... as soon as he lowered his head, he met Shen Zhinian's firm gaze.
Never mind, never mind, she has always protected her shortcomings.
If her personal maid were really killed, she would never give in.
If it is finally discovered that Nian Nian is indeed wronged and Fuqiu is ruined, she will definitely be unhappy.
He had misunderstood her enough in the past, so why should he make things more unpleasant between them over such a small matter?
Nangong Xuanyu looked at Concubine Shu and said, "It is not yet confirmed that the mastermind behind the murder of the Queen Mother was Concubine Xian."
"Fuqiu is the head maidservant beside Concubine Xian. If she goes to the Ministry of Punishment for trial, it will be a loss of face for Concubine Xian. How can she have the prestige to help manage the six palaces in the future?"
Shen Zhinian's lips curled up slightly, and she bowed with satisfaction: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration."
Concubine Shu wanted to say something, but the emperor glanced at her and said, "Are you questioning my opinion? Or do you think that if Fuqiu doesn't go to the Ministry of Punishment, I won't be able to find out the truth?"
In the past, Concubine Shu was not afraid of Nangong Xuanyu's warning. She would act coquettishly and His Majesty would always obey her.
But now...
Concubine Shu lowered her head and suppressed her resentment: "...I dare not."
It was because she was not careful enough that the virtuous concubine took away everything!
Today, she will be doubly wary of this bitch!
There are so many people to investigate, even the ministers in the court are involved, so naturally it is impossible to get results in a short period of time.
Nangong Xuanyu waved his hand impatiently: "In that case, let's all go."
Everyone immediately bowed: "Your servant/concubine, take your leave!"
When Concubine Xiao was dragged away by the people from the Ministry of Punishment, she could not hide the panic in her eyes.
This time I'm not pretending.
Based on her understanding of His Majesty, in her plan, when things have come to this point, in order to calm the surging public opinion, His Majesty will definitely close the case as soon as possible.
But, but His Majesty not only does not play by the rules, but also turns the matter upside down.
Could it be... Could it be that she had calculated so much, but she had miscalculated the importance of Concubine Xian in His Majesty's heart? !
Do not!
At this moment, Concubine Xiao still refused to believe that the cold-blooded and heartless emperor would really fall in love with a concubine.
Isn’t this the most ridiculous thing in the world?
Perhaps... Your Majesty wants to use this incident as a pretext to deal with some restless ministers in the court?
It has to be said that, to a certain extent, Concubine Xiao did guess Nangong Xuanyu's thoughts.
He was an emperor first, and then someone's husband.
The Queen Mother was poisoned, the power of the Duke Dingguo's Mansion was affected, and the situation in the court underwent new changes.
His action was indeed to find out the truth and confirm whether Shen Zhinian was innocent.
But it was more of an opportunity to punish some ministers and place his own confidants in office.
After all, although the investigation this time is only on the Shen and Xiao families, it is still up to the emperor to decide which families will be involved...
Department of Caution and Punishment.
Concubine Xiao and Li Cairong were imprisoned together.
Concubine Xiao was a palace concubine and she had so many wounds on her body, not to mention Li Cairong.
She was lying on the haystack and had already fallen into a coma.
Li Cairong was still useful to Concubine Xiao, so she would not let her die like this. So she gave Li Cairong some of the medicine that the imperial physician had given her.
It was also thanks to Li Cairong's previous life as a wanderer that she had suffered a lot and had a good physical foundation that she was able to get through it.
She opened her eyes weakly and looked at Concubine Xiao: "My lady, I... I have no idea..."
"All the confessions you made are what you confessed..."
So, leave her family alone...
Xiao Guiren knew what Li Cairong was thinking, and lowered her voice and said, "As long as you are obedient, I can guarantee that nothing will happen to your family!"
"But now... the situation has exceeded my expectations..."
If Your Majesty continues to investigate like this, I'm afraid that not only her cousin, but everything she has done in the past will be discovered...
She was already a dying person, but doing this would definitely implicate the Third Prince.
How could Concubine Xiao not worry?
Li Cairong tried to hold on and asked, "Anything else, is there... is there anything I can do for you, my lady?"
Concubine Xiao whispered a few words of advice into her ear.
Although Li Cairong felt that this method was too risky and unlikely to succeed, she had no choice but to give it a try.
"……Yes."
Xiao Guiren nodded with satisfaction: "Don't worry, you are so loyal to me. After this incident, no matter whether you are still alive or not, I will release your family."
Only then did Li Cairong smile with relief.
……
Today's harem is roughly divided into four factions.
Headed by Concubine Shu, there are concubines from the Dingguo Duke’s Mansion.
Led by Concubine Liang, everyone firmly believed that she was a rare good person in the harem and followed her.
And the palace concubines, led by Shen Zhinian, who supported her and wanted to get some benefits from her.
However, Shen Zhinian has always believed that the quality of allies is more important than the number. If there are too many people, it will be easier for others to take advantage of you.
Therefore, in the harem, the only ones who could be considered her allies were Concubine Sun and Concubine Kang.
Concubine Sun is in the open.
The relationship between Concubine Kang and Shen Zhinian is not so obvious, so that it can play an unexpected role one day.
The last group is... palace concubines like Concubine Xue, who are neutral either because they have become indifferent to worldly affairs or because they are out of favor.
After coming out of the Yangxin Palace, Concubine Shu glared at Shen Zhinian fiercely: "Don't think that you can get away with this just because you used your seductive tricks to confuse His Majesty!"
The most cruel thing about killing someone is that it destroys their heart.
Therefore, Shen Zhinian did not prove herself, but met Concubine Shu's gaze and asked with a smile: "Concubine Shu hates me so much, do you think that I really murdered the Empress Dowager?"
"Or... is it because Your Majesty dotes on me, so he can't wait to get rid of me?"
It was as if someone had stabbed the deepest, most secret part of her heart. She could no longer hold back her anger and said excitedly, "What nonsense!"
"When I was the most favored concubine in the six palaces, you didn't even know where you were. Why should I be jealous of you?!"
"What a joke!"
The more excited Concubine Shu was, the calmer Shen Zhinian became: "Whether it is true or not, Concubine Shu knows it in her heart, and there is no need for others to say more."
"The Fourth Prince still needs someone to take care of him. I will leave now."
Concubine Shu looked at her retreating back, with rage burning in her eyes!
Because... the calmer Concubine Xian is, the more she looks like a clown who has fallen out of favor!
Lady Xia consoled her, "Madam Shufei, she has only been favored by His Majesty for a while, and she has become complacent. Why do you have to argue with her?"