sbdcsierra Chapter 1066 Why do you think I will give you a quick death?
Chapter 1066 Why do you think I will give you a quick death?
"Xing'er, I thought I had treated you well, but I didn't expect you to do such a thing..."
"I am pregnant, and I don't want the Shuixi Pavilion to see blood, even for the sake of my unborn child. Tell the truth now. I may ask His Majesty to give you a lighter sentence."
Xing'er's heart moved, and she was about to say something, but she didn't know who she was worried about. She trembled and shook her head: "My lady, I don't know, I really don't know..."
"I was bewildered for a moment and accepted money from others to do the work. I don't know who asked me to do this. I have confessed everything..."
Concubine Chun looked at Xing'er with disappointment: "You are so protective of your master, aren't you afraid of bringing disaster to your family?"
"You should know that plotting to murder the heir to the throne is a capital crime punishable by execution of the entire family! If you don't tell the truth, don't blame me for not considering the relationship between master and servant and not pleading for you!"
Xing'er was so scared that she collapsed to the ground. She subconsciously glanced at Shen Zhinian, but quickly retracted her gaze and knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly: "I don't know! I really don't know anything..."
"I know that I am obsessed with money and dared to murder the heir to the throne. My crime is unforgivable. I only ask for death!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Xing'er gritted her teeth and suddenly crashed into the pillar next to her!
Nangong Xuanyu said in a deep voice: "Stop her!"
Fortunately, Su Quanye was quick and grabbed Xing'er and pushed her to the ground.
Immediately, two eunuchs from the Ministry of Punishment came forward and restrained her.
Concubine Chun looked at Xing'er with great sorrow and anguish: "I just want you to confess the mastermind behind this, why are you seeking death?"
"Who on earth has frightened you so much that you would rather die than confess?"
Little did they know that because of Xing'er's look just now, many people's eyes on Shen Zhinian had become subtle...
Nangong Xuanyu naturally understood Xing'er's implication.
If this happened to someone else, the emperor would definitely be suspicious given his suspicion.
But think...
Ridiculous! With Nian Nian's current status, does she still need to harm Concubine Chun and her unborn child?
Although he understood some things, the dirty water thrown on Nian Nian would eventually tarnish her reputation.
He has decided to make Nian Nian the Imperial Consort on New Year's Eve, but he knows that he will face many obstacles. The more so, the more he cannot let anyone stand in Nian Nian's way!
Therefore, not only can we not shut Xing'er's mouth, but we must also investigate everything thoroughly and present the truth to everyone.
Otherwise, even if the groundless rumors do not cause actual harm to Nian Nian, they will add some obstacles to what happens four months later.
Thinking of this, Nangong Xuanyu looked at Xing'er coldly: "Tell me! Who ordered you to do this?!"
"If you don't want to tell the truth, I have a hundred ways to pry your mouth open!"
Feeling the terrifying pressure from the emperor, the concubines lowered their heads in fear, not daring to interrupt at this time, let alone her being just a palace maid?
Xing'er was so frightened that her face turned pale. She dared not hide it anymore. She knelt down and crawled towards Shen Zhinian, begging, "My Lady Concubine Chen, please save me! Please save me..."
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience was in an uproar!
Concubine Chun suddenly raised her head and looked at Shen Zhinian in surprise: "My Lady Concubine Chen, it's you?!"
"I have no grudge against you in the past or in the present, why do you want to harm me?!"
Concubine Zhuang frowned slightly and asked in surprise, "How could this be?"
"I believe that Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen is not that kind of person. There must be some misunderstanding."
Concubine Xuan subconsciously glanced at Concubine Zhuang.
Concubine Zhuang has said everything she wants to say, so what does she say?
But she really meant it.
Concubine Chun is just a nobody, so why would Concubine Chen harm her?
Even if Concubine Chen really wanted to get rid of Concubine Chun, there are many ways to do it quietly, so how could she make such a big fuss?
Concubine Zhuang probably just wants to watch the fun and not mind the trouble...
Even though suspicion was now focused on her, Shen Zhinian still looked calm and unhurried, looking down at Xing'er who was kneeling at her feet: "You murdered the heir to the throne, which is a capital crime punishable by execution of the entire family. Even if I were to be responsible for this matter, I would only punish you according to the palace rules. Why did you ask me to save your life?"
Anyone who saw her calm look would feel that this matter really had nothing to do with her.
Xing'er was still crying and shaking her head: "My Lady Concubine Chen, I don't want to go to the Ministry of Punishment to be tortured anymore. I just want to die quickly. Please give me a quick death! Wuwu..."
From beginning to end, Xing'er never said that this matter was instigated by Shen Zhinian.
But precisely because of this, her request to Shen Zhinian added a lot of suspicion to Shen Zhinian.
After all, Xing'er would rather die than confess. If she suddenly changed her mind and said that it was Shen Zhinian who ordered her to do so, it would seem too fake.
For a moment, many people looked at Shen Zhinian with suspicion.
This...could it really be that Concubine Chen ordered Xing'er to do something?
Otherwise, with so many people present, why didn't Xing'er ask for help from others, but only from Concubine Chen? Wasn't it because she was sure that Concubine Chen would help her?
It’s just that Shen Zhinian is in a high position and has great power, so even if these people think so in their hearts, they dare not say it out loud.
Nangong Xuanyu's eyes flashed with anger: "How dare you, this bitch, bite others! Su Quanye, take her..."
"His Majesty."
Shen Zhinian gently interrupted Nangong Xuanyu.
At this time, if the Ministry of Punishment dragged Xing'er away for interrogation, no matter what the result was, everyone would think that Xing'er was forced to confess.
After all, everyone knows who is more important in the emperor's heart, Concubine Chen or Concubine Chun. How could it be that the emperor wanted to protect Concubine Chen and asked the Shenxingsi to ignore his relationship with Xing'er when interrogating her?
By then, the people behind the scenes only need to add fuel to the flames, and the rumors that Shen Zhinian is jealous and vicious, plotting to murder the royal heir, and almost taking Concubine Chun's life will spread all over the streets.
Therefore, Shen Zhinian chose to do the opposite and expose Xing'er in front of everyone to find out who was really behind her!
When the emperor met Shen Zhinian's gentle gaze, his anger instantly subsided a lot.
He was too lazy to waste time on a lowly maid, but because the matter involved Nian Nian and the royal heir, he asked a few more questions.
Since Nian Nian was confident that she could handle the matter, he looked at hers.
Shen Zhinian walked forward slowly, lowered his head and looked into Xing'er's eyes: "Come, today in front of His Majesty and so many concubines, you have to speak clearly to me!"
"There are so many people here, why do you choose to ask me for help?"
"You have committed a crime that is unforgivable by heaven, so why do you think I will let you go?"
"Say!"
Xing'er's eyes flickered: "Your servant... Your servant..."