sbdcsierra Chapter 661 The Xia Family Is Not the Real Mastermind
Chapter 661 The Xia Family Is Not the Real Mastermind
Xia knelt on the ground, looking ready to die: "I just want to avenge myself, what's wrong with that?"
"I only regret that my methods were not smart enough and I failed to overthrow Concubine Xian!"
The sky gradually darkened.
Such a thing happened at the third prince’s first birthday banquet. One can imagine how the emperor felt.
By now, he had completely lost his patience and said coldly: "Pass on my order, Xia Shi plotted to murder the heir to the throne and framed the concubines. This is an unforgivable crime. Drag her away and beat her to death immediately!"
"The Xia family... the entire clan will be executed!"
Xia fell to the ground and closed her eyes.
If the father wants the son to die, the son has to die.
So, she listened to her father, did these things, and took all the blame.
Unexpectedly... the Xia family would end up being destroyed.
If she had the chance, she really wanted to ask her father, is it really worth it to sacrifice the lives of her entire family just to be loyal to that person?
No one expected that today's massive events would not only involve the Fourth Prince, but also the head of all the concubines. In the end, it was actually the Xia family who caused it.
Hearing that the Xia family was going to be executed, Lao Tian knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly: "Your Majesty, my daughter was forced by Master Xia, so she is not considered a member of the Xia family. Please have mercy, Your Majesty!"
finally--
The people sent by Su Quanye rushed back as quickly as possible and proved that what Lao Tian said was true.
Although Xia had admitted it and the matter had been settled, it was meaningless to confirm these things at this time. But Lao Tian did commit the capital crime because his daughter was threatened.
The emperor could let his daughter go, but he would not let him go.
Otherwise, if everyone follows suit and poisons the royal heir, can the safety of the royal heir be guaranteed?
Where is the dignity of the royal family?
In the end, Lao Tian and Yikun Palace maid Zi'er were both ordered to be executed by the emperor.
But when he learned that his daughter could leave the Xia family safely, Lao Tian had a smile on his lips before he died...
As the emperor left, the guests also left one after another.
Princess Yun'an frowned, seeming a little entangled, but still walked in front of Shen Zhinian and said expressionlessly: "I'm sorry for misunderstanding you just now!"
After she finished speaking, Princess Yun'an turned and left without waiting for Shen Zhinian to react.
Princess Qingyang smiled at Shen Zhinian and said gently, "My third sister has that kind of personality, but she is really not a bad person. Today, she is just concerned about the third prince and wants to seek justice for him."
"I hope Concubine Xian will not misunderstand."
Shen Zhinian recalled that in her previous life, the Great Zhou and the Xiongnu had a brief peace. For the sake of the people, Princess Yun'an married the Xiongnu.
Unexpectedly, only half a year later, the Huns tore up the contract and went to war with the Zhou Dynasty again.
Princess Yun'an failed in her attempt to assassinate the Xiongnu Chanyu and burned herself in her tent, sacrificing her life for her country. She was less than 20 years old when she died...
Although she always looked down on everyone and was indeed annoying, but when it came to the real right and wrong, she did have the integrity of a princess.
Shen Zhinian did not dislike Princess Yun'an, and nodded slightly to Princess Qingyang, saying, "I understand that Princess Yun'an has a sharp tongue but a soft heart."
It was the first time that Princess Qingyang heard someone describe her third sister in this way, and she couldn't help but find it interesting.
It was already late, and after this episode, Princess Qingyang said goodbye.
Concubine Dun walked up to Shen Zhinian and gave her a friendly smile: "I didn't expect that Xia's heart was so vicious. Fortunately, there was no misunderstanding between me and the Concubine Xian after today's incident."
"Thanks to the virtuous concubine for testifying for me, otherwise I would have been caught in the whirlpool..."
Concubine Dun smiled sincerely. Shen Zhinian's eyes darkened and she also smiled, "I just want Xiao Zhouzi to speak the truth. Concubine Dun, you don't have to be polite."
Concubine Dun looked behind Shen Zhinian at the fourth prince who was being held by his wet nurse: "There are few children in the palace. The third and fourth princes are brothers, so they should be allowed to develop more affection."
"If Her Majesty the Virtuous Concubine does not mind, I will bring the Third Prince to visit you when I am free."
The Third Prince is the wealth and glory for Concubine Dun's rest of her life. How could Concubine Dun dare to take him to Zhongcui Palace, for fear that Shen Zhinian would secretly harm him?
Shen Zhinian knew that Concubine Dun was just being polite, so she immediately said, "I wish Zhongcui Palace would be more lively, so how could I dislike it?"
The two exchanged a few pleasantries and Shen Zhinian left.
Concubine Dun bowed respectfully towards her back and said, "I, your concubine, respectfully send off Your Majesty the Virtuous Concubine!"
After Shen Zhinian left, the concubines who were attached to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion all came up to her, looking puzzled: "Madam Dunpin, we are mortal enemies with the one in the Zhongcui Palace, why are you trying to please her?"
"That's right. I'm afraid that no matter how much you try to show your kindness to the Concubine, she won't appreciate it."
"If the Queen Mother heard about this, she would definitely be angry!"
"..."
Concubine Dun smiled but said nothing.
Is it useful to deal with the enemy by drawing your sword as soon as you meet him?
If it was useful, Liu wouldn't have transformed herself from a noble concubine to a court lady.
When the Empress Dowager knew what she had done, not only would she not blame her, she would also praise her for doing a good job.
the other side.
After leaving the Yikun Palace, Concubine Sun reminded, "My Lady Xianfei, I don't think Concubine Dun looks like a good person. You must not trust her!"
Shen Zhinian smiled and said, "If she really wants to be friends with me, I'm afraid the Queen Mother will get rid of her as a traitor first. I naturally know that she is hiding a knife behind her smile."
Concubine Sun nodded, looking at Shen Zhinian's eyes sparkling: "That's right. If I can think of it, how can Sister Xianfei not think of it?"
Since Xue Fei has joined Shen Zhinian's camp, she naturally has to consider her allies.
The two exchanged a tacit look, and Shen Zhinian raised his eyebrows: "Let's go to Zhongcui Palace and sit for a while?"
Xue Fei didn't say anything, just nodded.
Soon, the three arrived at their destination.
In the main hall.
Handan brought over three cups of hot tea.
Considering that Concubine Sun was pregnant and should not drink tea, the cup given to her was plain water.
Concubine Xue spoke first, her voice clear and cold: "Your Majesty, do you think that the Xia family was really the mastermind behind today's incident?"
Shen Zhinian sneered: "If Xia really had such cunning and means, how could she have been in the palace for so long and was just a nobleman before being deposed?"
"It's just that...all the evidence shows that this was indeed done by the Xia family. All the clues lead to the Xia family, and that's it."
"I am still not sure who is behind all this."
Concubine Sun only now understood that the real mastermind behind the scenes was most likely not the Xia family!
Woohoo...what Sister Concubine Xian said about Xia Shi applies to her in the same way.