sbdcsierra Chapter 967 Why would I want the life of a palace maid?
Chapter 967 Why would I want the life of a palace maid?
In his position, he seeks his government.
Since Shen Zhinian has become the imperial concubine and is in charge of the six palaces, she will handle things fairly.
If anyone in Zhongcui Palace broke the palace rules, she would never cover up for them.
But to be fair in this matter... Shen Zhinian believes that Chu Xiyan did nothing wrong.
If it were her, she would be lucky enough not to take revenge on the enemy's daughter. How could she possibly be friends with the other party?
Rather than letting things get out of control and letting those who love the eldest princess take her life because of Chu Xiyan's "ignorance of current affairs", it is better to resolve the matter now.
Shen Zhinian looked at Chu Xiyan and said slowly: "Since you know your mistake and accept the punishment, then I will grant your wish."
"Come here, Xiyan made the princess cry, drag her out and beat her with twenty sticks to serve as a warning to others!"
Then, Shen Zhinian gave Xiao Mingzi a look.
In the palace, beating with a stick also requires skills.
Some boards appear light on the surface, as if no force was used, but in fact the inside has already been broken, and the people being punished usually do not live long.
Some of the blows look horrific, but in reality they only cause superficial injuries.
Xiao Mingzi understood immediately and took Chu Xiyan away.
"Thank you for sparing my life, madam!"
Chu Xiyan kowtowed to Shen Zhinian sincerely.
Because she knew that if this incident had fallen into the hands of someone else, she would have been beaten to death.
The queen only punished her with twenty strokes of the cane, which was very merciful.
Chu Xiyan now only hopes that she can get through it.
Otherwise, if Daddy and Mommy saw her in the underworld, how sad they would be...
Chu Xiyan prayed silently in the palace, if she could survive this disaster, she would never meet the eldest princess again.
If she said something wrong, the eldest princess would cry and everyone in the palace would seek justice for her.
She was lucky this time, but maybe next time, she will really end up like her mother...
After Chu Xiyan was taken away by Xiao Mingzi, Shen Zhinian looked at Concubine Zhuang and asked slowly, "I wonder if Concubine Zhuang is satisfied with my treatment?"
If it were any other concubine, they would definitely say, "The princess has dropped some golden beans, how can twenty sticks be enough? Such a lowly maid should be beaten to death!"
However, Concubine Zhuang believed in Buddhism and was well-known for being easy to talk to. She came to Zhongcui Palace this time to clear up the misunderstanding.
Although Shen Zhinian had already torn off her disguise and many people in the palace knew Concubine Zhuang's true face, she still did not change her heart.
How could such a person be so cruel as to take someone else's life?
So when Concubine Zhuang heard Shen Zhinian's question, she nodded and said, "Your Highness, Concubine Chen is fair in her dealings and does not protect the maids in her own palace. I respect you and naturally have no dissatisfaction with you."
Under normal circumstances, Ruoli would definitely stand up and say something.
After all, as the head maid of Changchun Palace, she was responsible for saying many things that the empress was not convenient to say.
However... Ruoli's mouth was swollen from being beaten by Handan, and her teeth were loose, so how could she speak?
Even if she could say it, looking at Shen Zhinian sitting in the main seat... she didn't dare to act presumptuously in Zhongcui Palace.
The matter was completely over.
Shen Zhinian picked up the teacup and said, "I still have palace affairs to deal with. Since Concubine Zhuang is satisfied, you can leave."
"Yes."
Concubine Zhuang stood up and bowed: "I'll take my leave!"
Chu Xiyan was in the yard, being pressed on a spring bench and being tortured.
When Ruoli passed by her, there was a chill in his eyes.
Dare to disrespect the princess! I hope twenty strokes of the cane will take this slave's life!
On the way back to Changchun Palace, Ruoli still spoke a little unsteadily: "... Madam... Madam, we came to Zhongcui Palace with great fanfare today, but... we only let that slave girl get... got twenty, twenty strokes of the cane, isn't it... too easy for her?"
Ruoli even felt that her injuries were more serious than Chu Xiyan's...
Concubine Zhuang asked, "Do you really think that I came to Zhongcui Palace to ask Concubine Chen to execute Xi Yan?"
"Why would I want the life of a palace maid?"
She just wanted Concubine Chen to deal with the people in her palace personally. In this way, Concubine Chen's reputation would inevitably be damaged.
As for whether Chu Xiyan is dead or alive, Concubine Zhuang doesn't care.
Before going to Zhongcui Palace, Ruoli understood Concubine Zhuang's purpose, and couldn't help feeling a little guilty at this moment.
Because if it weren't for her, the Empress's trip would have achieved the desired effect...
As expected, Concubine Zhuang looked at Ruoli with a cold look in her eyes: "Originally, everything was going according to my expectations. If the news spread, people would think that Concubine Chen was not strict with her subordinates, but you insisted on saying something!"
"You are my personal maid, but you were slapped in the face by someone from Zhongcui Palace. If this gets out, how can I save my dignity?!"
"Xiyan is of low status. If this happens, no one will pay attention to her. Everyone will look at you and laugh at me!"
Ruoli buried his head even lower.
Although she felt guilty, she was still very unbalanced: "Your Majesty, Imperial Concubine Chen, Imperial Concubine Chen, you may have the same idea. You are using me to warn you..."
"This servant... This servant has also suffered an unprovoked disaster..."
Concubine Zhuang was so angry that her chest heaved slightly. "I have told you more than once to watch your mouth. Know what to say and what not to say."
"But because I was too lenient with you, you never took my admonition to heart. Did you suffer the consequences this time?"
Ruoli feels very aggrieved.
But she could see that the queen was really angry because her face was hurt this time.
She didn't dare to talk back and said honestly, "I know I'm wrong. From now on... I will be careful with my words and actions. Please calm down, Madam!"
Concubine Zhuang didn't look at Ruoli again, and said, "You should rest for a while and heal your wounds first. Let Ruoji serve me closely."
Ruoji and Ruoli were both Concubine Zhuang's dowry, but she was too honest and obedient, and was usually suppressed by Ruoli and could not get ahead, so she had no sense of existence.
Hearing this, Ruoli raised his head suddenly, and a sense of crisis surged in his heart!
No matter what happened in the past, the Empress had never allowed anyone to take her place.
Could it be that this time, Ruoji, that little bitch, was going to step on her to get ahead? !
However, looking at Concubine Zhuang's expression, Ruoli did not dare to refute even if she was reluctant, and could only lower her head and said: "Yes..."
Immediately, Concubine Zhuang instructed: "No one is allowed to mention what happened today to the eldest princess!"
After being together for so long, Concubine Zhuang already knows the eldest princess very well.
She was too kind, even too kind.
If the eldest princess knew that she would go to Zhongcui Palace to demand accountability and have Xiyan be punished, she would definitely feel guilty and distressed, and who knows what kind of trouble would arise.
What if the eldest princess stops getting close to Xiyan in order to avoid hurting her again?