OBS Chapter 402: The Last Time of Tolerating Concubine De
Chapter 402: The Last Time of Tolerating Concubine De
On one side was the third prince who kept crying when he left Concubine De.
On one side was Concubine Liang, who was innocently killed and seriously injured.
At this time, the Ministry of Punishment brought the latest news: "... Your Majesty, after investigation, it was found that Wanxia, the maid in the Flower Room, used to serve Han Yingying. After Han Yingying was demoted to Yingying, the palace maids were reduced according to the rules, and Wanxia was assigned to the Flower Room."
"Someone saw with their own eyes that Han Da Ying talked with Wan Xia a few days ago."
"But Wanxia refused to admit it. She helped Han agree to exchange the Impatiens flowers in Chengqian Palace."
Han Da Ying was so frightened that she knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly: "Your Majesty, I have met Wanxia before, but I just asked her what new flowers the flower house has cultivated recently."
"I have absolutely not conspired with Wanxia to poison Concubine Liang! Your Majesty, please understand!"
The emperor could not punish Concubine De, but he had to give an explanation to Concubine Liang. So Han, who was a supporter of Concubine De and had long been despised by him, was naturally the best candidate to take the blame.
Nangong Xuanyu said coldly: "Han promised to murder Concubine Liang with bad intentions. From now on, you will be demoted to a government girl and moved out of Ruixuexuan. From now on, you will serve Concubine De!"
"De Fei failed to manage the people in her palace, causing Liang Fei to be poisoned. She will be fined one year's salary and ordered to copy the "Female Virtues" a thousand times and give it to Liang Fei!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the emperor walked away!
For the sake of the Third Prince, this was the last time he would tolerate Concubine De! If there was a next time... he would not let her off easily!
Everyone immediately stood up and saluted: "Farewell, Your Majesty!"
Shen Zhinian lowered her eyes, not letting anyone see the amusement in her eyes.
A humble concubine dared to murder one of the four concubines. Logically, she should be banished to the cold palace and executed.
But Nangong Xuanyu only demoted Han to a court lady, and asked Defei to copy "The Virtues of Women" a thousand times and give it to Liangfei.
Isn't this telling everyone explicitly that he knew it was Concubine De who did it, but because of the Third Prince, he let Han take the blame to give Concubine De a last shred of face.
The most interesting thing is... Han went from being a proper lady to a maid who was only qualified to sleep with the emperor, all to protect Concubine De from disaster. But Nangong Xuanyu asked her to serve Concubine De. Wasn't this obviously to disgust Concubine De?
If it was any other palace maid, Concubine De would have a thousand ways to make them disappear without anyone noticing. But Han was given by the emperor, and she also had the status of an official lady, so Concubine De could only use her well.
Every time she saw Han, Concubine De would think of the emperor’s warning!
The one who suffered the most was Nangong Xuanyu...
Of course, everyone understood that Han was implicated innocently, but no one sympathized with her.
Because whether it is in the officialdom or the harem, it is the same. If you find a good backer, you may rise to the top; if you rely on the wrong person, you will be doomed if you are not careful.
No one forced Han to join Concubine De, she was the one who rushed to flatter Concubine De. Therefore, His Majesty hated her, who can he blame?
Han fell to the ground, her face full of tears.
why?
Why was it that in the past, she was at least a noble lady, and as long as she could give birth to a son or daughter, she could be promoted to the mistress of a palace and enjoy unlimited glory!
But she was repeatedly demoted, and now she can't even be a mistress? !
She went to the Empress Defei to live a good life! Why did the Empress Defei push her out as a scapegoat when she encountered difficulties? !
Han looked up at Concubine De, her eyes flashing with deep hatred!
Defei's expression wasn't much better either.
Although His Majesty did not say that she was the murderer, we are not fools. How could we not understand it?
If she really poisoned Concubine Liang, it would be fine. But in this case, she was more wronged than anyone else! But the blame was still put on her!
His Majesty's tolerance for her has also dropped even lower!
This bitch, Concubine Liang, is so scheming!
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Everyone left Changchun Palace one after another.
Ruoli helped Concubine Liang take medicine, her face full of heartache: "Your Majesty, this move of yours is too risky! You almost got yourself into trouble and ruined the Han family. It's not worth it..."
Concubine Liang smiled gently: "You don't understand, from the beginning, my target was Han."
"It just so happens that her former maidservant is working in the flower room. Regardless of whether they have conspired to do something bad, as long as it appears to outsiders that they have had contact, it will be fine. His Majesty wants to protect Concubine De, and this is the reason why he sent Han to his fate."
"Defei is the fourth concubine and the biological mother of the third prince. It is not easy to create solid evidence to convict her. And if the Ministry of Punishment investigates further, they will definitely find loopholes."
"But Han's is different."
"It's just a small promise, and I'm not favored. If I'm wronged, I'll be wronged. No one cares at all."
"But in the eyes of others, Han is Concubine De's person. What is the difference between what she did and what Concubine De did? That's why I started with Han."
"In the end, everyone believed that it was Concubine De who did the evil, and Han was just her scapegoat."
Ruoli said in admiration: "My Lady, your trick of removing the firewood from under the cauldron is really brilliant!"
"But I don't understand. Even if everyone thinks that it was Concubine De who did it, she only received some mild punishment in the end. What's the point of you paying such a huge price?"
Concubine Liang said slowly: "A thousand-mile dam can be breached by an ant hole."
“So, don’t just look at the surface.”
"As long as the Third Prince is here, His Majesty will not easily touch Concubine De. But people's patience is limited. What I have to do is to constantly consume His Majesty's patience with Concubine De!"
"Just like what happened today, Concubine De didn't seem to be severely punished, but if she does something bad again next time, even the Third Prince's trump card will be useless."
"This is my ultimate goal!"
The admiration in Ruoli's eyes became even stronger: "I understand! Your Majesty not only cut off Concubine De's escape route, but also reaped the debt from His Majesty again!"
"Who in the palace can be a match for the Queen?"
Concubine Liang sighed, "It's just a pity for Han."
"If she hadn't been in cahoots with Concubine De, she wouldn't have been involved in this matter."
Ruoli curled her lips and said, "My queen, it's already this time, please don't worry about other people's lives."
"The Empress Defei is vicious and used Han as a scapegoat. Han didn't know how to judge people and chose the wrong master. This is all their fault. What does it have to do with you?"
"You are the only kindhearted person in the palace who would feel sorry for Han."
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Zhongcui Palace.
Handan asked in surprise, "Your Majesty, now everyone outside is saying that it was actually Concubine De who wanted to poison Concubine Liang! Fortunately, Concubine Liang was lucky enough to have a chance to survive."
"The Third Prince has such a vicious mother. Who knows what kind of person he will be taught in the future."
Shen Zhinian looked at Xiao Mingzi: "Has anyone around Concubine Liang come into contact with Xun You recently?"