sbdcsierra Chapter 1784 Your life is over
Chapter 1784 Your life is over
"If you admit it, your life is over!"
Consort Mei raised her head and glanced at Consort Kang.
Consort Kang, who came from a humble background, would never understand that women from noble families like her were born to live and die for their families.
This is how Consort Mei was taught from a young age.
Therefore, although she was ambitious, she was willing to enter the palace during the selection process.
If one can secure a future, that would be ideal; if not, one can still serve Consort Zhuang.
As long as the whole family can reach a higher level, that's all that matters!
"The truth will eventually come out. These things were all done by me alone. Now that they've been exposed, I have nothing more to say..."
As soon as she finished speaking, Consort Mei lowered her head and stopped looking at anyone.
Consort Kang stood there, stunned.
She doesn't understand.
I really don't understand.
Consort Mei could have struggled.
She could have turned the tables and joined forces with her to bring down Consort Zhuang.
why?
Why doesn't she?!
All Consort Kang knew was that the opportunity she had waited so long for had vanished just like that…
"you you……"
She pointed at Consort Mei, her lips trembling, but she couldn't utter a complete sentence.
Consort Zhuang sighed softly: "Consort Kang, although I don't know why you insist on implicating me, so many things have already happened in the harem, and I really don't want to cause any more trouble."
"Go back and rest well. I will pretend that today's events never happened."
Consort Kang looked up and stared intently at her, the hatred in her eyes so intense it was almost overflowing!
Zhuang Yumin, Heaven is watching what people do!
This wicked woman will get her comeuppance sooner or later for all the things she's done!
Thinking of the memorials still pending review in the imperial study, and looking at these arguing women, the emperor's eyes were filled with annoyance.
He waved his hand and said coldly, "That's enough!"
"The matter is now clear."
"Consort Zhuang, with a wicked heart, plotted to harm the imperial heir and framed other concubines; her crimes are unforgivable. However, considering that she has only been in the palace for a short time and has not yet caused a major disaster, she is hereby stripped of her title, demoted to commoner status, and banished to the Cold Palace!"
"Consort Zhuang is guilty of negligence in managing the palace, failing to recognize talent, and condoning her cousin's violent acts. She is hereby confined to Changchun Palace to reflect on her mistakes and is not permitted to leave without imperial decree!"
"Although Consort Kang, née Zhang, was guilty of concealing her knowledge and slandering the Noble Consort, she eventually came to her senses and her merits and demerits offset each other. She is hereby fined one year's salary as a warning to others."
"All palace servants and physicians involved shall be beaten to death!"
"The case of the Third Prince is now closed and shall not be discussed further!"
At this point, the emperor paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall, his voice carrying an imposing authority: "All those in the harem, take this as a warning. Anyone who plots against the imperial heir or frames a concubine will suffer the same fate as Zhuang Shi!"
Given what Zhuang Yurou has done today, even death would not be an exaggeration.
But His Majesty only demoted her to a commoner and banished her to the Cold Palace, ultimately sparing her life.
what does this mean?
His Majesty may know that Consort Mei might not be the real culprit, and that there are deeper figures behind her. Today's turmoil is nothing more than a pawn sacrifice to save the king...
But His Majesty still chose to "believe".
All eyes lingered on Consort Zhuang for a moment.
Is it because of the bookmaker?
After all, everyone knows how much His Majesty respects Grand Tutor Zhuang.
Those who have figured this out will look at Consort Zhuang with a subtle change in their gaze.
Consort Qin lowered her eyes, a slight smile curving her lips.
Sure enough.
Consort Su covered her lips with a handkerchief, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, secretly glanced at Consort Zhuang's face.
Those low-ranking concubines who usually depended on Changchun Palace did not dare to look Consort Zhuang in the eye at this moment.
They lowered their heads, wishing they could plug their ears too.
Some things, though you see them, you can't say them out loud.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Consort Zhuang, without blushing or skipping a beat, said, "After I return to Changchun Palace, I will reflect on my actions and discipline my servants to prevent this from happening again."
A gasp rippled through the hall; many were astonished by Consort Zhuang's shamelessness.
The way she said it made it sound like she was just someone who had been misled by her cousin and was innocently suffering the consequences.
They'd seen plenty of shameless people. But Consort Zhuang was truly the first to say something like that in front of everyone without batting an eye.
Those who once genuinely believed in Consort Zhuang's kindness now wore the most interesting expressions...
Some people's mouths were slightly open, unable to hide their surprise.
Some people's gazes lingered on Consort Zhuang's face, unable to look away for a long time, as if they were seeing her for the first time.
Some people were exchanging glances with the people next to them, their eyes filled with astonishment.
Although some of Consort Zhuang's mask of benevolence had been torn off in the past, some people still firmly believed in her kindness.
Now, Consort Zhuang's image is completely ruined...
No matter how people looked at her, Consort Zhuang showed no emotional fluctuation on her face and appeared completely unashamed.
Some people who are not mentally strong might actually think they have misunderstood her if they saw her like this.
Zhuang Yurou didn't want to ruin the entire Zhuang family, so she had no choice but to take the blame and clear Consort Zhuang's name.
Her once charming face was now devoid of its former allure, and she said tearfully, "This sinful woman... thanks Your Majesty for sparing my life!"
Consort Kang stared intently at Zhuang Yurou, her eyes filled with resentment.
But the imperial decree had already been issued, and the matter was settled.
The Imperial Noble Consort, Consort Xuan, and the other concubines who were watching the show have all accepted this "truth".
It's all in vain whatever she says.
Consort Kang slowly lowered her head, tears streaming down her face.
I don't know if I'm more heartbroken or more resentful.
She had waited and planned for so long, thinking that today she could finally bring Zhuang Yumin down with her own hands!
In the end, only one piece was wasted.
The real culprit is still living a perfectly good life as her imperial concubine!
Xiao Yizi and the others cried out that they were innocent.
However, the people from the Censorate gagged him and dragged him out.
The emperor pressed his temples, then turned and left in annoyance!
Everyone quickly rose and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, we, your humble servants, respectfully see you off!"
Then, they looked at each other and left in twos and threes.
Consort Zhuang was immediately helped up and walked outside with a composed gait.
As she passed by Zhuang Yurou, she did not stop for a moment.
Consort Kang was helped to her feet by Caiju.
She stared at Consort Zhuang's retreating figure as if nothing had happened, her eyes filled with an intense, unyielding hatred!
"My lady..."
Caiju said cautiously, "Let's go back too..."
Consort Kang withdrew her gaze, bowed to Shen Zhinian, and walked step by step out of the palace.
Many people lowered their voices and whispered among themselves: "What exactly is the grudge between Consort Kang and Consort Gui?"
"I do not know……"
"Didn't Consort Kang always go to Changchun Palace before? Why is she suddenly turning around and biting us today?"
"Who knows?"
"The Imperial Concubine is so hypocritical; perhaps she harmed the Consort Kang in the past."
"But Consort Kang has no concrete evidence either. Who knows if she's just being paranoid?"