sbdcsierra Chapter 1069 Nothing Found in Zhongcui Palace
Chapter 1069 Nothing Found in Zhongcui Palace
"Then it will also prove the innocence of Concubine Chen."
Zhang Changzai spoke sincerely, as if she was worried about Shen Zhinian and caring about her.
The corners of Shen Zhinian's lips curled up into an arc that seemed like a smile.
If she knew nothing, she might really think that Zhang Changzai was doing this for her own good.
But the Snow Silkworm Shell was hidden in the Zhongcui Palace at the beginning, so what Zhang Changzai said is worth pondering...
Shen Zhinian's eyes swept over Zhang Changzai and Chun Guiren.
She knew that there was something wrong with Zhang Changzai a long time ago.
However, in order to avoid alerting the enemy and also to find out who is behind her, Shen Zhinian has not acted rashly. He just asked Xiao Mingzi to send someone to secretly keep an eye on the other party.
Zhang Changzai is indeed very patient. After so much time has passed, she has not shown any abnormality.
Shen Zhinian almost thought that he had misunderstood her.
Now it seems that Zhang Changzai might be in cahoots with Chun Guiren, and they are singing the same tune here today.
Then the people behind them are about to be revealed——
King of King!
Shen Zhinian was not surprised by this speculation.
Now that they had already set up the stage, she naturally had to sing along.
Shen Zhinian glanced at Zhang Changzai coldly: "Does Zhang Changzai mean to search the six palaces?"
Hearing this, many people changed their expressions.
How can it be allowed for guards to go in and out of the concubines' rooms? Searching the palace is not an honorable thing.
Besides, who doesn’t have some little secrets in the palace…
At one point, many people stood up to object: "Your Majesty, no!"
"Yes. There is no definite evidence to prove that this matter is related to other people. If we search the six palaces and make people panic, I am afraid that everyone in the harem will be in turmoil."
"Your Majesty, please think again!"
"..."
Seeing that her simple words had caused Concubine Chen to question her and so many concubines to object, Zhang Changzai suddenly felt a little panicked: "That's not what I meant..."
"It was my fault for speaking out of turn. Please forgive me, Concubine Chen..."
Concubine Zhuang took this scene in and her eyes deepened.
She said gently, "Your Majesty, rashly searching the six palaces will indeed cause panic among the people. But since this is related to the heir to the throne, it would be bad if we don't investigate it thoroughly."
"Since Xing'er said that this matter is related to someone in the palace of Concubine Chen, why not send someone to Zhongcui Palace to take a look? If no evidence is found, it can also prove Concubine Chen's innocence."
After Concubine Zhuang finished speaking, many people nodded in agreement.
After all, searching Zhongcui Palace is better than searching their palace as well.
Concubine Xuan frowned and subconsciously wanted to refute Concubine Zhuang.
It is impossible that Concubine Chen's sister did this. Why should Concubine Chen's sister prove her innocence?
Moreover, Concubine Chen is the head of the harem, and Concubine Zhuang is just an ordinary concubine. How can she be qualified to request a search of Zhongcui Palace?
However, before Concubine Xuan could speak, Concubine Zhuang looked at Shen Zhinian with a smile and said, "I believe that Concubine Chen is very righteous and must want to find the murderer of Concubine Chun. She should not object to this, right?"
Concubine Chun looked at Concubine Zhuang's hypocritical appearance and a sneer appeared at the corner of her lips.
Of course she knew that Concubine Zhuang was not helping her, but just wanted to take advantage of the situation and step on Concubine Chen.
Concubine Chun was happy to see this happen, and she also looked at Shen Zhinian: "Yes. If Concubine Chen has nothing to hide, why would she be afraid of having people search the Zhongcui Palace?"
"You wouldn't allow Xiao Mingzi to go to the Ministry of Punishment for trial, nor would you allow anyone to go to the Zhongcui Palace to look for evidence. Do you really think that the charge of murdering the heir to the throne can be easily dismissed?!"
Nangong Xuanyu said coldly: "How outrageous!"
"Since you know that Concubine Chen is in charge of the six palaces, how can you make assumptions about her without any evidence?!"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Chun's expression suddenly changed.
Even though the people in the harem were surprised and even jealous of His Majesty's favoritism towards Concubine Chen, they did not dare to show any dissatisfaction in the face of the emperor's pressure.
The drama had already reached this point, Shen Zhinian was too lazy to listen to Concubine Chun's words anymore, and immediately said: "In this case, please ask Your Majesty to send someone to search Zhongcui Palace."
"I have a clear conscience about things I have never done, and this will also help to silence the gossips!"
Seeing that Concubine Chen had indeed fallen into her trap, Concubine Chun raised the corners of her lips into an almost invisible arc.
Come to think of it, it was all thanks to Concubine Zhuang’s assistance.
Nangong Xuanyu also understood that this was the best way to prove Shen Zhinian's innocence, so he looked at Li Changde and ordered, "Take a few stable palace maids and go to Zhongcui Palace to look for him."
Li Changde immediately said: "Yes!"
Hearing this, many people looked at each other with a somewhat subtle expression.
Palace searches have always been done by guards and eunuchs, and that is why the concubines felt humiliated and as if they were offended.
I didn't expect that when it came to Concubine Chen, His Majesty actually asked the palace maid to do it. He really loves her!
The plan was about to succeed, and Concubine Chun was too lazy to worry about these small details and just waited patiently.
During this process, her hand touched her belly, and a complex look flashed in her eyes...
She didn't care about the child at all, so she took the snow silkworm shell without hesitation today to frame Concubine Chen.
For the sake of His Royal Highness Prince Jin's grand plan, what would it matter if he sacrificed a child who should not have been born into the world?
But Concubine Chun didn't expect that this child was so lucky and was still alive and well in her belly.
As expected of a dragon.
That's it.
Although she didn't want to have a child for any man other than His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin, the child in her belly might be useful in the future.
Who said that one of the biggest crimes of the harem of the Great Zhou Dynasty was to murder the heir to the throne? She could still use such a plan in the future.
finally--
All the people sent by the emperor to search Zhongcui Palace have returned.
Li Changde listened to their report before he stepped forward to report: "Your Majesty, Zhongcui Palace did not find anything related to the snow silkworm molting."
The expression on Concubine Chun’s face froze instantly.
How can this be? !
A trace of unnaturalness flashed across Zhang Chang's face, but he quickly returned to normal.
Concubine Zhuang's eyes swept across Concubine Chun and Shen Zhinian, and she seemed to be thinking about something.
Shen Zhinian said calmly: "Your Majesty, I have said it before, if I haven't done something, I haven't done it."
"I have never instructed Xiao Mingzi to murder Concubine Chun, so how could there be poison in Zhongcui Palace?"
Nangong Xuanyu held her hand and said gently, "I naturally believe that you are innocent, Nian Nian, I'm sorry for wronging you."
Everyone: "..."
Ah, no.
From the beginning to the end, His Majesty protected Concubine Chen like nothing else, and even the eunuchs in her palace were unwilling to hand her over to the Ministry of Punishment for interrogation.
If Concubine Chen still feels aggrieved, then what are the grievances they suffer in their daily lives?
Concubine Chun didn't know what went wrong and was about to say something when Shen Zhinian suddenly looked at her.