sbdcsierra Chapter 883: Not Affected by This Incident
Chapter 883: Not Affected by This Incident
After Xiao Huizi came in, he bowed respectfully to Shen Zhinian and said, "Your servant pays respect to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health!"
Shen Zhinian said: "Get up."
"Thank you, Imperial Concubine Chen!"
Shen Zhinian didn't waste any words and asked directly, "Did His Majesty issue a new decree for you to come here this time?"
"Congratulations to the Imperial Concubine Chen! Congratulations to the Imperial Concubine Chen!"
Xiao Huizi said with a delighted look on his face: "The Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple have already found out that the seal was torn apart on the day of your enthronement ceremony because it was man-made, in order to spread rumors to slander you!"
"His Majesty has realized that you are innocent, and has specially ordered me to convey his order to release you from confinement in the Zhongcui Palace."
After Xiao Huizi finished speaking, everyone's face was filled with joy.
Handan asked excitedly: "Really?!"
Xiao Huizi nodded heavily: "Absolutely true!"
Fuqiu said happily: "That's great!"
"Yes! I knew it, there is no one in the palace more worthy of being a concubine than the queen. How could the heavens send down a warning? Sure enough, there are rotten-hearted people who are plotting against the queen behind her back!"
“I wonder who did this?”
"Did your majesty severely punish that man?"
"..."
These are the questions that Shen Zhinian wants to know.
Xiao Huizi did not keep the secret and said to Shen Zhinian respectfully, "Your Majesty, the officials in charge of this matter have found out that the seal suddenly cracked because a craftsman from the Seal Casting Bureau tampered with it."
Shen Zhinian asked in confusion: "There were so many people touching the seal on the day of the enthronement ceremony. How could the craftsman be sure that the seal would only crack when it was in my hands?"
If it had broken in the hands of anyone else, it would have been a huge sin, and Shen Zhinian would never have thought of it.
Xiao Huizi was not clear about the specific situation. He just overheard what the Minister of Justice reported to His Majesty.
"Replying to Concubine Chen, it is said that the craftsman used a special technique. The seal is fine under normal circumstances. It will only crack when exposed to the scorching sun."
After hearing this, Shen Zhinian finally understood.
From the time the seal was made to the time it was brought to the ceremony, many people came into contact with it, but most of them were indoors. The ceremony started in the morning, so naturally the seal would be fine.
But after going through all the tedious procedures, it was already noon, and Shen Zhinian happened to take over the seal in question.
The person behind the scenes really has planned everything out!
Who on earth has such ability and cunning?
Shen Zhinian looked at Xiao Huizi and asked, "Who did this?!"
Xiao Huizi said truthfully: "The specific truth has not been found out yet."
"But the officials in the Ministry of Justice said that the craftsman was a distant relative of Concubine Kang's mother's family..."
"Your Majesty has issued an order for the Ministry of Justice to conduct a strict investigation of those in the Zhang family who were involved in this matter."
Hearing this, everyone's face changed suddenly!
Other people in the palace didn't know, but Shen Zhinian's confidants knew clearly that Concubine Kang and their own queen were allies!
Even the fact that Concubine Kang raised the Fifth Prince was because of her contribution.
How could this be done by Concubine Kang?
Shen Zhinian was also equally surprised.
But she didn't jump to conclusions, she just nodded to Xiao Huizi: "I understand."
Receiving her eye contact, Fuqiu handed a purse to Xiao Huizi.
Xiao Huizi smiled happily and said, "Thank you, Imperial Concubine Chen! I would like to congratulate you on your good fortune!"
"If the Imperial Concubine Ruochen has no other instructions, I will take my leave."
As soon as Xiao Huizi left, Hu Zhongcai came with people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
"Your servant pays respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health!"
Hu Zhongcai said with a smile: "Your Majesty has specially instructed me to send many rewards to the Imperial Concubine Chen. Please take a look at it!"
As Hu Zhongcai waved his hand, the eunuchs from the Imperial Household Department came in carrying trays.
"Your Majesty has presented Concubine Chen with three red gold filigree inlaid oriental pearl phoenix hairpins, two pairs of Hetian white jade step-shaking ornaments with lotus patterns, a gilt kingfisher inlaid with rubies and peony hairpins, a moon-white gold-woven gauze embroidered skirt, a lotus-colored kesi wide-sleeved shirt, a goose-yellow brocade shoulder bag, a jadeite carved pine and crane longevity ornament, a pair of mutton-fat jade carvings, and a cloisonné enamel incense burner with lotus patterns..."
As Hu Zhongcai finished speaking, one exquisite and gorgeous treasure after another appeared in everyone's sight!
In addition to compensating Shen Zhinian, the emperor's move was also to tell the people in the six palaces that Shen Zhinian's position in his heart had not been affected by this incident.
No one should dare to look down on Concubine Chen!
Hu Zhongcai laughed so hard that he couldn't close his mouth.
The position of the Chief of the Imperial Household Department is a lucrative one among all the lucrative ones, and there are countless people in the palace who are eyeing it.
During the days when Concubine Chen was imprisoned, his usual opponents made many sarcastic remarks to him.
What this means is that he will end up like Chen Yaming and Chen Yangming, with his fame fading away forever.
After the fall of Concubine Chen, his career as the head of the Imperial Household Department came to an end!
Although Hu Zhongcai believed that with Concubine Chen's ability, she would not be defeated by this difficulty, he was still worried.
It wasn't until today that he finally let go of his worries!
So what if there are many beauties in the palace?
Someone used a trick to successfully plot against Concubine Chen, so what?
But it still cannot shake her position in His Majesty's heart!
As long as His Majesty favors Concubine Chen, no one else can replace her!
Soon, the huge main hall could no longer hold the items...
Who doesn’t like something nice and luxurious?
Looking at each of the meticulously crafted treasures, Shen Zhinian's mood improved, and a barely visible curve appeared at the corner of his lips.
Nangong Xuanyu really kept her in his heart.
Only after delivering all the items did Hu Zhong give the list in his hand to Shen Zhinian: "Please review it, Empress Chen!"
Shen Zhinian took a quick glance and handed the list to Fuqiu.
Then, she rewarded Hu Zhongcai and the young eunuchs who followed him.
Everyone received generous rewards and was in a very good mood!
After Hu Zhongcai left, Handan looked at the dazzling array of treasures in the inner room and sighed, "My queen, is this a blessing in disguise?"
"If this continues, our Zhongcui Palace's warehouse will soon be full..."
Shen Zhinian's lips curved slightly, and he looked at Fuqiu and said, "Pick out some suitable ones to put in the hall, and carefully put the rest into the storeroom."
Fuqiu bowed and said, "I understand!"
Everyone was busy.
It took a long time before all the rewards were packed up.
Although the original furnishings of Zhongcui Palace were also magnificent, it looked even more beautiful and luxurious after adding some treasures!
Shen Zhinian sat in the main seat, letting them busy themselves, with a thoughtful look on his face.