dognovel Chapter 372: The Concubine and the Guard Have an Affair
Chapter 372: The Concubine and the Guard Have an Affair
Also, every time Nangong Xuanyu came to see her these past two days, he was in a hurry. It was obvious that he had something important to do and couldn't get away.
Even so, he never forgot the promise he made to visit her and the child every day, and he has been fulfilling it seriously.
Shen Zhinian was indeed somewhat touched.
But it was just a touch.
After all, the child she was carrying was Nangong Xuanyu's. Wasn't it natural for a father to care about his own child?
Fortunately, Shen Zhinian had previously asked Tang Luochuan to announce to the public that she had a miscarriage and needed to stay in bed to recuperate, so she had a legitimate reason not to go out.
At this time, Xiao Mingzi suddenly came in and reported: "Your Majesty, you asked me to send someone to keep an eye on Jiang Sheng and pay attention to the movements of Concubine Wen."
"The people below reported that Concubine Wen was going to let Jiang Sheng..."
After hearing this, everyone's faces were filled with anger: "Concubine Wen is going to ruin the Queen! She and Jiang Shuren are indeed sisters, and they are both vicious in the same vein!"
Shen Zhinian smiled sarcastically: "She is smarter than I thought."
"In that case, let's proceed according to our previous plan. It's time to let her have a taste of her own medicine!"
Xiao Mingzi immediately said: "Yes!"
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Jiang Wange would certainly not be stupid enough to allow Jiang Sheng to have an affair with Shen Zhinian.
Because Jiang Sheng is her cousin. Once she did this, even if she could get rid of Shen Zhinian, Jiang Sheng would be guilty of a capital crime, and it would also bring disaster to the Zhenguo Mansion!
By then, I will definitely be implicated.
Therefore, from the beginning to the end, Jiang Sheng was just a cover put up by Jiang Wange. She asked him to seduce Shen Zhinian several times just to make Shen Zhinian let down his guard.
Her real trump card is someone else!
The person in charge of the harem now is Concubine Liu. Jiang Sheng went to Yongshou Palace early in the morning to ask for a meeting.
On the way there, he kept announcing that he had discovered that the concubine had an affair with a guard and he had come to report it!
As soon as this news came out, it was like a stone that caused a thousand waves!
All the concubines in the palace were no longer sleepy. Regardless of their status, many of them rushed to Yongshou Palace to watch the excitement. They just wanted to know who was so bold!
The matter had become so serious that Concubine Liu naturally could not sit idly by. Moreover, she was now thinking about the position of Queen, and she had to manage the harem well and let His Majesty see her ability.
"...Send Jiang Sheng in!"
After entering Yongshou Palace, Jiang Sheng knelt down and bowed respectfully: "Your subordinate greets the Imperial Concubine. May the Imperial Concubine be blessed with good health!"
Concubine Liu did not have a good face towards the people from the Zhenguo Mansion, and asked sternly: "Jiang Sheng, do you know what you are talking about?!"
"If you make a big fuss about something that is groundless, how many heads do you have left to chop off?!"
Jiang Sheng was not panicked at all, and looked very confident: "Your Highness, this matter is of great importance. If I were not absolutely sure, I would not dare to report to you."
"Actually... I didn't want to get involved in the secret affairs of the harem, but I am responsible for the emperor's work. Since I have entered the palace as a guard, I have the responsibility to protect the safety of the palace and report the concubines' infidelity!"
Concubine Liu's first reaction was disbelief.
Because in her heart, His Majesty is like a banished immortal. So majestic, so perfect! How could a concubine ignore His Majesty's dislike and have an affair with a guard? Isn't this an insult to His Majesty?
The concubines sitting on both sides all looked as if they were enjoying the show.
Someone who was brave enough quickly asked, "Guard Jiang, who are you talking about?"
Jiang Sheng looked indignant. "Here's the thing. I discovered a few days ago that the guard Zhao Changhe, who lives with me, has been behaving suspiciously. He often sneaks out in the middle of the night, and I don't know what he's doing."
The guards were all from aristocratic families and most of them did not live in the palace. They usually left the palace and went home after their shift was completed.
But many guards on patrol would change shifts every once in a while. At night, when the palace gates were locked, there would be special places for them to rest.
Concubine Liu looked at Jiang Sheng coldly: "Even so, it cannot prove that Zhao Changhe sneaked out at night and had an affair with the concubine. You are so sure, if there is no other evidence, I will definitely charge you with false accusation!"
Jiang Sheng said confidently, "Your Highness, please allow me to report this. I did not think much about it at first. As time went on, I began to suspect that Zhao Changhe had an affair with a palace maid, and that was why he often went out at night to meet her privately."
"Therefore, I have paid more attention to Zhao Changhe."
"Who would have thought that recently, I discovered that Zhao Changhe's cabinet contained women's underwear! And judging from the fabrics and embroidery, they are not of the standard for palace maids at all, but only for the queen to use!"
"I was so frightened that I dared not hide it, so I hurried to report it to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine!"
"If you don't believe it, you can send someone to Zhao Changhe's residence and search it yourself!"
"If I really made a mistake, I am willing to accept the punishment. Otherwise, if I let this matter go and damage your Majesty's reputation, or even confuse the royal bloodline in the future, that would be a huge sin!"
Although Concubine Liu doesn't like it when there are bitches in the harem competing for her favor, if there is really a concubine who dares to cheat on His Majesty, she will never forgive her!
"Someone, go search! And call Zhao Changhe over for questioning!"
Xiao Huazi finally got the chance to perform in front of the imperial concubine. He replied "yes" and immediately took people to do it.
Now, among the high-ranking concubines in the harem, Concubine Liang is under imprisonment; Concubine De is recuperating at home; Shen Zhinian has a miscarriage and is bedridden to take care of the baby; and Concubine Xue has never cared about worldly affairs.
In order to avoid suspicion and prevent people from suspecting that she was the one who instructed Jiang Sheng to do this, Concubine Wen did not come over either.
Only some low-ranking concubines were left, whispering to each other: "There is no smoke without fire. Since Guard Jiang dared to say so, it seems that this is true!"
"How could this be false? No matter what, Guard Jiang is from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. How could he not be able to tell the difference between the clothes of concubines and palace maids?"
"That guard named Zhao Changhe is so bold that he actually dared to have an affair with the Empress in the harem!"
"I just don't know whose family Zhao Changhe belongs to. I'm afraid his family will be implicated this time!"
"..."
Soon, someone reported Zhao Changhe's identity to Concubine Liu: "My Lady, Zhao Changhe is Concubine Zhao's cousin, and he is in charge of patrolling the Zhongcui Palace area."
There are countless noble ladies, maids, and concubines in the harem, and it is impossible for Concubine Liu to remember every one of them: "...Which one is Concubine Zhao?"
Cuizhu said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Zhao entered the palace through the selection last year. She was initially given the title of a maid, and later became a noble lady after serving in the imperial bedchamber. Unfortunately, she later contracted lung fever, so she moved to a remote place to recuperate."