OBS Chapter 113 Evidence was found in Xiao Lizi's room
Chapter 113 Evidence was found in Xiao Lizi's room
Nangong Xuanyu held Shen Zhinian's hand, patted the back of her hand soothingly, and said softly: "What nonsense are you talking about? As long as I am here, I will never let others wrongly accuse you."
Shen Zhinian's charming eyes instantly burst into sparkling colors, and she looked at Nangong Xuanyu with deep affection and dependence: "Thank you, Your Majesty..."
Although the concubines knew that Concubine Rou was His Majesty's new favorite concubine and the one he had been holding close to his heart recently, it was the first time they saw His Majesty's love for her, and the impact was huge!
At this moment, I don’t know how many people secretly gritted their teeth and regarded Shen Zhinian as a thorn in their eyes and a thorn in their flesh!
Shen Zhinian certainly understood how much jealousy she would suffer if the emperor showed his favoritism towards her in public.
But in the final analysis, the most important thing for the harem is the emperor's favor, and she will not lose the big picture for the small.
Xunyou's heart sank to the bottom of the valley, and he felt like he was falling into an ice cellar!
She has already taken this step. If she cannot accuse Concubine Rou of attempting to murder the royal heir, her death will not be far away.
"Your Majesty, you believe in Lady Rou, but the young lady was bumped by Little Li Zi in the Imperial Garden that day. Many palace people passing by saw it. You will know if it was Little Li Zi who did it once you check it out!"
Shangguan Guiren immediately added insult to injury: "If the heir in Guiren Liu's belly was really affected by the medicine she took to treat allergies, and His Majesty is unwilling to even investigate the murderer, then the heir is too pitiful..."
The concubines who were in the same camp as them and who were jealous of Shen Zhinian all stood up and knelt, begging the emperor to investigate the matter thoroughly under the pretext of caring about the crown prince.
Although Concubine Kang argued for Shen Zhinian, her words were insignificant.
Logically speaking, Shen Zhinian was in Concubine Liu's camp, and at this moment, she should speak for Shen Zhinian. However, the emperor's favor for Shen Zhinian deeply hurt Concubine Liu's heart.
So, she just sat on the chair with a sullen face and watched from the sidelines.
The emperor naturally believed in Shen Zhinian, but no one could stop the public from talking, and since it was a matter concerning the heir to the throne, there was no room for carelessness: "Rou Guiren, what do you think?"
Shen Zhinian bit her lip, suppressed the grievance in her eyes, and looked at the emperor trustfully: "Since your majesty has said that he will not let anyone wrongly accuse me, then I am not afraid of anything."
"I have never done anything I have never done, and I am not afraid of anyone investigating! Your Majesty, please order a thorough investigation of this matter and clear my name!"
There is no man who would not be moved when the woman he loves trusts him wholeheartedly.
At this moment, the emperor's pity for Shen Zhinian reached its peak!
These women in the harem have nothing to do all day long. Once a concubine is favored, they will find an opportunity and rush up to bite her.
This young girl didn't cry or make a fuss, she just said that she believed him and was willing to be investigated by him. She was so sensible that it made people feel distressed!
He wanted to protect her even more, so that she, who was simple and kind, would not be framed by others in the deep palace.
"Since you said that Concubine Liu's allergy was caused by Concubine Rou knowing that she was pregnant and instructing her subordinate Xiao Lizi to do it deliberately, I will grant your wish!"
"Li Changde, order someone to investigate this matter thoroughly!"
The emperor's cold eyes swept across Xunyou and Shangguan Guiren's faces: "If it is finally proven that Guiren Rou is innocent, you will all be charged with slandering the imperial concubine!"
Li Changde replied respectfully, "Yes," and did it immediately.
How could ordinary people bear the power of an emperor? Xunyou and Shangguan Guiren's legs went weak and they fell to the ground in fear.
Those palace concubines who targeted Shen Zhinian out of jealousy also felt a chill in their hearts and dared not speak easily.
At this point, Shangguan Guiren had already begun to feel a little regretful.
She just wanted to take advantage of the situation and accuse Shen Zhinian of a crime so that His Majesty would dislike her and replace her. She never thought of involving herself in it!
However, it was too late to say anything now. Shangguan Guiren could only pray in her heart that what Xunyou said was true.
Liu Ruyan lowered her eyes, looking weak and unable to take care of herself, but many thoughts flashed through her mind.
If her allergy was really caused by Shen Zhinian who instructed Xiao Lizi, then the evidence must have been destroyed long ago. Even if they investigated, they could only find that Xiao Lizi had bumped into her.
Even so, it was a big mistake to offend a pregnant concubine. Even if Little Li didn't know about it at the time, Shen Zhinian would still be accused of not being able to rule well.
Liu Ruyan really couldn't understand what benefit Shen Zhinian could gain from provoking this matter?
She always felt that Shen Zhinian had carefully woven a web, one link after another, to make it impossible for her to turn over. But she was pushed to this point, and there was no way back.
Not long after, Li Changde returned with the investigators. After paying his respects, he said nervously, "Your Majesty, I was ordered to investigate Little Li, but I didn't find him in Tingyu Pavilion. Instead, I found... found..."
The emperor raised his eyes and asked, "What did you find?"
Li Changde knelt on the ground with a plop: "I found the pollen of hibiscus flowers..."
Concubine Rou is the apple of His Majesty's eye, but to find out such a thing is so terrible!
Liu Ruyan's body shook violently, and she looked at Shen Zhinian in disbelief: "Sister Rou, are you really the one who hurt me?! I always thought that you were a rare kind person in the harem, how could you..."
Xun You kowtowed with tears in her eyes, saying, "Your Majesty, I was right. It was indeed Concubine Rou who attacked our young master! Poor young master, we have always regarded Concubine Rou as a sister, but we didn't expect that she would stab our young master in the back... Please, Your Majesty, make a decision for our young master and the heir in her belly!"
Everyone perked up, looking at Liu Ruyan and Shen Zhinian, as if they were enjoying a good show.
Concubine Liu sat on the chair and narrowed her eyes.
Was this really done by Concubine Rou?
That was really useless. She didn't get rid of the piece of meat in Liu Ruyan's belly, and she didn't clean up the tail, so someone found the evidence.
Shangguan Guiren breathed a sigh of relief and seized this opportunity: "Your Majesty, you see, what I said was right! Guiren Rou pretends to be kind all day long, but in fact, she is more vicious than anyone else!"
"If it weren't for the fact that the law is so strict that nothing can escape it, she would have succeeded. You must punish her severely!"
Concubine Kang stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, even if hibiscus pollen was found in Little Li's room, it doesn't mean that Concubine Liu was allergic to Concubine Rou! Maybe someone bribed Little Li and deliberately framed Sister Rou!"
Shangguan Guiren snorted coldly: "Guilin Kang is on good terms with Guiren Rou, so naturally you have to find a way to exonerate her. Unfortunately, Guiren Rou is plotting to murder the heir to the throne, and the evidence is irrefutable. No matter how you try to argue, it's useless!"