sbdcsierra Chapter 670: A warning to other concubines
Chapter 670: A warning to other concubines
Xiao Tianzi was so scared that he immediately knelt on the ground, repeatedly assuring: "My lady, I am loyal to you and will never be like that slutty maid Doukou!"
However, the look in Concubine Dun's eyes was still filled with scrutiny.
Doukou had served her for quite some time and was very loyal to her. That was why she entrusted such an important task to Doukou this time.
I didn’t expect… “True friendship” is revealed in times of adversity!
How can Concubine Dun still trust Odano?
Xiao Tianzi said quickly: "My lady, I am different from that slave girl Doukou. She wanted to stay out of the palace, so she wanted to protect herself."
"But your majesty also knows that a eunuch like me can only spend the rest of my life in the palace. I have no other way out. If I don't serve you, who else can I serve?"
The doubts in Dunpin's eyes finally faded a little, and she took Xiao Tianzi's hand and stood up: "I know you are a good person."
No wonder emperors since ancient times have preferred to use eunuchs rather than palace maids.
Just like Odazi said, palace maids have the option of getting married, but eunuchs do not, and can only be loyal to their masters.
Xiao Tianzi helped Concubine Dun back to her chair and comforted her, "Your Majesty, Concubine Xian and Concubine Liang have both said that they will plead for you in front of His Majesty this time. I believe that since you did not cause serious consequences, His Majesty will give you a lighter sentence."
"Don't worry too much..."
Concubine Dun sneered: "Do you believe what Concubine Xian and Concubine Liang said?"
"One of them is insidious and cunning, and the other is hypocritical. I'm afraid it's good that they don't set a trap for me in front of Your Majesty!"
The look of knowing one's mistakes and repenting before by Concubine Dun was just an act for show.
If she doesn't fight in the harem, will others let her go?
She lost this time, but she may lose next time!
Xiao Tianzi could only continue to comfort her: "Even if it is for the sake of the Third Prince, I believe that His Majesty will not do anything to the Queen..."
Concubine Dun's expression was still ugly.
In fact, what she was most worried about was not the punishment from His Majesty, but the Queen Mother...
After all, she has no blood relationship with the Duke Dingguo Mansion, and everything is just a matter of interests. If she can't show enough value, she will be abandoned sooner or later.
And her fate will definitely be much worse than Liu's...
……
The Hall of Nourishing Heart.
There were so many people in Yiku Palace at that time, and what happened would quickly spread throughout the palace.
Therefore, Shen Zhinian did not speak for Concubine Dun, nor did he add any exaggeration, but simply stated the matter as it happened.
"… Your Majesty, please decide how to deal with Concubine Dun."
A trace of disgust flashed across Nangong Xuanyu's eyes.
I can only say that Concubine Dun was quite sensible. She was the one who was hurt, not Nian Nian. Otherwise...how could he let her go!
Although the emperor disliked Concubine Dun, the Third Prince had already changed two mothers. He had only been with Concubine Dun for a short time, and if he changed his adoptive mother so soon, not only would it cause criticism from the court and the public, Nangong Xuanyu himself would feel that it was outrageous...
There had been rumors in the palace before that the third prince was unlucky in mother's eyes, so the emperor would naturally not allow the matter to escalate.
Moreover, the Duke Dingguo's Mansion had to pay some price in order for Concubine Dun to raise the third prince.
Although he had long intended to eliminate the Duke Dingguo's Mansion, he should not act hastily.
After weighing the pros and cons, Nangong Xuanyu said, "Pass on my decree. Concubine Dun has evil intentions. From today on, you will be stripped of your title and confined to your home for three months to reflect on yourself!"
In the harem, deprivation of title is an extremely severe punishment!
Not only did they lose the symbols of identity and status, but also grace and power disappeared.
Because for the women in the harem, titles were often a reflection of the emperor's favor. Concubines with titles showed that they had won the emperor's love and attention.
Concubines who were stripped of their titles usually committed serious faults and were punished by His Majesty. They would be ridiculed and despised by other concubines and palace maids.
Moreover, His Majesty gave the title "Dun", which means "honest and simple", to the one in Yikun Palace. But she ruined her title so quickly, which has nothing to do with honesty, which is even more ironic...
Not only was her personal dignity trampled upon, but all her past efforts were also in vain...
Concubine Dun became Concubine Wang, and Li Changde understood that His Majesty was really angry this time!
He guessed that His Majesty not only wanted to use this incident to warn Princess Wang, but also asked her to behave herself in the future and raise the third prince well.
Moreover, after the palace examination, His Majesty will confer the title of Imperial Concubine Chen on Concubine Xian. He also wants to sound a warning to other concubines, so that they will not offend Concubine Xian.
"Yes, I will go and pass on the order right away!"
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Yikun Palace.
After hearing the imperial edict, Wangpin raised her head, her eyes filled with disbelief: "Your Majesty really said that?!"
She just did something wrong because she was confused for a moment, and it didn't cause any serious consequences. Why did Your Majesty punish her so severely? !
Your Majesty does not often grant titles to women in the harem, and revoking titles is even rarer.
She was stripped of her title because of such a small matter. How can she hold her head up high in the palace from now on? !
Regardless of what he was thinking, Li Changde remained polite to Concubine Wang: "Madam Concubine Wang, how dare I forge an imperial decree? This is indeed the will of His Majesty."
Wangpin fell to the ground. Although no one hit her, she still felt a burning pain on her face...
Without the title, she would just be an ordinary concubine, and it would be even more impossible for her to be favored by His Majesty...
And she didn't know how to explain to the Queen Mother...
Li Changde reminded: "Madam Wang, please accept the order."
Wangpin bit her lip and said with tears in her eyes: "Yes, I will accept your order..."
"Please tell His Majesty, Eunuch Li, that I will reflect on my mistakes in Yikun Palace and will not make the same mistake again."
Receiving the instruction from Concubine Wang, Xiao Tianzi handed a heavy purse to Li Changde.
As the chief eunuch of the imperial palace, there were many concubines who wanted to reward him, but Li Changde would not accept money from everyone.
He did not take the purse that Xiao Tianzi handed over, but just said, "Don't be polite, Madam Wangpin. I will definitely pass on your message."
"Your Majesty still needs someone to serve you, so I will take my leave now."
Wangpin could only force a smile and said, "Xiaotianzi, send Eunuch Li out."
"Yes!"
After a while, Xiao Tianzi came back.
Seeing that Wangpin's face was still so ugly, he comforted her: "Your Majesty, Eunuch Li just said that he would convey your words. I believe that His Majesty understands your repentance and will soon calm down."
"What do you know?!"
Wang Concubine glared at him and said, "Li Changde is such a shrewd person. He didn't accept my reward, which means that in his heart, there is no need for him to be on good terms with me."