sbdcsierra Chapter 889 Let Uncle 2 bear the consequences alone
Chapter 889 Let Uncle 2 bear the consequences alone
Concubine Kang turned pale and was speechless.
She had lived in the palace for a long time and had little contact with her mother's family. During the two days when the Zhang family was in trouble, the gate of Chuxiu Palace was closed, and she couldn't even pass on a message. Where could she find evidence?
At this moment, Kangpin felt a deep sense of powerlessness in her heart...
It is the same kind of injustice. If it happened to a favored concubine like Concubine Chen, His Majesty would not pursue the matter further as long as there was a slight possibility that she was innocent.
Why is it so difficult for her to do anything?
At this moment, Concubine Kang once again deeply realized the importance of imperial favor.
She lowered her head and said, "Your Majesty, although I don't know why my second uncle did this, and whether he was instructed by a traitor, I believe... as long as you follow this clue and investigate, you will definitely find out the truth..."
As the story went on, Concubine Kang became less and less confident.
Because she is not stupid, but very insightful.
So when it comes to His Majesty and many things in the palace, she can see the essence through the phenomena.
Your Majesty is busy with all kinds of affairs. How can he have the energy and patience to seek justice for the women in the harem?
His Majesty personally inquired into this matter this time because he cares about Concubine Chen.
For His Majesty, as long as it is proven that Concubine Chen is innocent and her and the Fourth Prince's reputations are not damaged, that is enough. Since this incident was caused by the Zhang family, just deal with the Zhang family.
Otherwise, the longer the matter is delayed, the more discussions will arise among the government, the opposition and the people.
I am not a favorite concubine. How could His Majesty take time out of his busy schedule to make such a fuss over her?
Thinking of this, Concubine Kang became more desperate...
Who knew that at this moment, Xiao Huizi came in and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Chen wants to see you!"
Nangong Xuanyu's breathing paused slightly.
Counting the time, he hasn't seen Nian Nian for six or seven days.
He might not see many women in the harem for a year or two, but Zhongcui Palace was the only place he would visit almost every one or two days.
The last time he hadn’t seen Nian Nian for such a long time was because she advised him to favor Concubine Chun according to the rules, and he got angry.
In front of so many people, Nangong Xuanyu's heart was in turmoil, but his face was calm: "Let her in."
"Yes."
After Xiao Huizi went out, he made a "please" gesture to Shen Zhinian and said respectfully: "Empress Chen, His Majesty invites you in."
When she entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation, she immediately saw the Minister of Justice standing in the center of the hall, and Concubine Kang kneeling beside him.
Shen Zhinian retracted her gaze and saluted Nangong Xuanyu behind the dragon throne: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live your Majesty!"
The emperor's tone was obviously much gentler: "Stand up."
"Give me a seat."
Shen Zhinian said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
At the same time, the Minister of Justice bowed to Shen Zhinian and said, "Your humble servant greets Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health!"
Shen Zhinian raised his hand slightly: "You don't have to be so polite, sir."
The Minister of Justice had only heard that Concubine Chen was the most favored concubine in the harem, but this was the first time he saw her up close like this.
At just one glance, he understood why His Majesty doted on Concubine Chen so much.
Her appearance was not considered as peerless beauty, not even as good as the two beauties in Beijing, but she was the type that no man could refuse. Even if she stood among a group of peerless beauties, she would be the first one everyone saw.
However, the Minister of Justice did not dare to look at him any longer, and quickly bowed his head and said respectfully: "Thank you, Imperial Concubine Chen!"
When Concubine Kang's gaze fell on Shen Zhinian, a glimmer of hope ignited in her eyes.
She understood that His Majesty did not care about her, but cared very much about Concubine Chen!
As long as Concubine Chen believes in her innocence, Your Majesty will be willing to spend time and energy to continue the investigation.
"Empress Chen!"
With tears in her eyes, Concubine Kang said to Shen Zhinian, "Please believe me. I really have no intention of harming you!"
"I and the Zhang family are not aware of what my second uncle has done!"
Shen Zhinian had just arrived and was not clear about the specific situation.
Although she was more suspicious of Duke Dingguo's Mansion than Concubine Kang, she did not completely trust Concubine Kang.
Shen Zhinian looked at the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I also heard that you found the murderer who wanted to frame me, so I couldn't wait to come here and want to know the answer."
"I don't know why this matter...is related to Concubine Kang?"
Nangong Xuanyu raised his chin.
The Minister of Justice immediately explained everything to Shen Zhinian in detail.
After listening to this, Shen Zhinian finally understood why Concubine Kang was looking at her with tears in her eyes.
Because Concubine Kang also understood that the emperor had too many things to consider and could not take care of every concubine, so he regarded her as his last straw.
As a victim, Shen Zhinian certainly wants to know the real murderer!
Although she could not tell the news about the army that she learned from Zhao Yungui's letter, she could tell other things.
Shen Zhinian looked at Nangong Xuanyu and said slowly: "Your Majesty, I still think that what happened on the day of the enthronement ceremony was too coincidental!"
"Why did the news of our defeat in the war with the Xiongnu come back just after my imperial concubine's seal was cracked? I don't believe there is such a coincidence in the world."
"Since the imperial seal was destroyed artificially, the person behind the scenes must have arranged these two things together in order to completely destroy my reputation."
"It seems that the Zhang family cannot contact people in the army, so they are not the mastermind behind this matter."
"I would also like to ask Your Majesty to find out the truth, so that no one will try to murder me or Ah Xu in the future..."
Hearing this, Concubine Kang finally felt relieved.
Ok!
Regardless of whether Concubine Chen's words were sincere or false, at least on the surface she believed in the Zhang family.
However, Concubine Kang also understood that the Zhang family was involved in this matter and would not be able to get away with it unscathed.
Since this matter was done by my second uncle, let him bear the consequences alone!
Thinking of this, Concubine Kang kowtowed heavily to Nangong Xuanyu: "Your Majesty, what Concubine Chen said is absolutely right!"
"I also think that the timing of the seal breaking and the news coming was deliberately arranged by someone. Maybe the mastermind knew the news of the defeat in advance, so he bribed my second uncle and did such a treasonous thing!"
"Your Majesty, please take a closer look!"
Nangong Xuanyu was already very busy handling daily government affairs and indeed did not have the extra energy to judge cases for the women in the harem.
But Nian Nian's words touched his heart.
If the person behind the scenes is not found out this time, and this huge hidden danger is allowed to lurk in the dark, what if that person wants to murder her and A Xu again one day?
Thinking of this, the emperor's aura turned colder, and he said to the Minister of Justice: "Bring the second son of the Zhang family here. I want to interrogate him personally."
"I don't believe he dares to lie to my face!"