sbdcsierra Chapter 421 How Long Can This Princess Survive? (Additional Update with 59 Votes)
Chapter 421 How Long Can This Princess Survive? (Additional Update with 59 Votes)
The imperial physician sighed and said, "If the treatment is timely, the Empress Defei should be fine."
"But it has been delayed for so long... Although Madam Defei's life has been saved, her foundation has been damaged. I'm afraid... I'm afraid that her life span will be seriously affected..."
"And... and from now on I will have heart attacks from time to time..."
In other words, it was impossible for Concubine De to live to a ripe old age. She would have to endure constant pain while she was alive.
Lady Zhou fell to the ground, feeling somewhat disappointed: "God really doesn't stand on my side, and actually let that vicious woman live!"
"But that's OK. The rest of her life will be God's punishment for her! Haha——"
If the truth was what Concubine Zhou said, then Concubine De really deserved it. Therefore, no one scolded her after hearing what she said.
However... Jiang Wange only knew that Xi'er had had contact with Qingdai, but there was no evidence to prove that Xi'er was Defei's person. Moreover, it had been so long since the incident, and Xi'er had long since died, so there was no way to investigate.
To sum it up...a murder caused by speculation!
Defei also woke up from her coma. After listening to Qingdai's story, she said weakly, "Your Majesty, I don't know anything about spiders or not..."
"Lady Zhou came to Chengqian Palace to assassinate me because of Jiang's instigation, and harmed me to this extent! I am really wronged..."
"Your Majesty, you must make the decision for me!"
Qingdai knelt on the ground and said, "Many of the palace maids are familiar with each other. I only spoke a few words to Xier and never instructed her to replace the poisonous spider! Your Majesty, please understand! Your Majesty, please understand!"
Concubine Liu raised her eyes slightly and sneered, "If you want to know whether Concubine De is innocent, isn't it simple? Just throw Qingdai into the Ministry of Punishment and torture her severely!"
Defei's heart sank!
Qingdai knew so many of her secrets, how could she possibly let Qingdai be taken to the Ministry of Punishment and tortured?
Concubine De endured the pain from her wound and said tearfully, "Your Majesty, I am the complete victim in this incident. If you still want to torture my personal maid, how can I save my dignity..."
I don't know how many palace concubines have long been fed up with Jiang Wange, but His Majesty has never sentenced her to death.
They seized the opportunity and said, "Your Majesty, no matter what, Jiang Shi had someone release the spider in the Plum Garden, so she can't get away with it. This time she also stirred up discord and almost caused the death of Concubine De. In my opinion, Jiang Shi is a disaster!"
"Yes! After she rebelled, why keep her?"
"If we grant death to Madam Jiang, the harem will be at peace!"
"..."
If Jiang Wange's brilliant ideas were developed over time, they would indeed enrich the national treasury.
Nangong Xuanyu couldn't possibly kill her.
If this matter is carefully investigated, Jiang Wange cannot escape the blame, and Concubine De may not be innocent either.
This is not what the emperor wants to see.
Anyway, they have already been punished, and the best outcome is to end it here.
"enough!"
The emperor said coldly: "Since the relevant personnel have been executed, the matter has long been closed. I don't want to pursue it further."
"De Fei, take good care of your injuries."
"As for Lady Zhou..."
Lady Zhou sat on the ground, looking indifferent.
She didn't want to live anymore anyway.
Concubine Xue knelt down slowly and said, "Your Majesty, if the Second Princess grows up and asks about her mother, how should I answer her?"
"Even though Concubine Zhou has many faults, she is indeed pitiful. Your Majesty, please give her some leniency for the sake of the Second Princess!"
If Your Majesty does not severely punish Concubine Zhou, that bitch, Concubine De, will be so angry that she will die!
In response to this, Concubine Liu also helped and said, "Yes, Your Majesty! Concubine Zhou is still so young, and her whole life has been ruined. It is understandable that she is indignant for a while."
"Calm down and be lenient with her..."
Qing Dai knelt on the ground and kept crying: "Mrs. Zhou is pitiful, but isn't our queen pitiful too?"
"If there is no punishment for assassinating one of the four concubines, won't the harem be in chaos? Please, Your Majesty, make a decision for our queen!"
To Shen Zhinian, Concubine De was an enemy, not a friend, and she was happy to see Concubine De suffer a setback.
"His Majesty……"
Shen Zhinian pulled Nangong Xuanyu's sleeve and sighed, "I am about to give birth. At this time, it is not appropriate to add another life to the palace..."
These words touched the softest spot in Nangong Xuanyu's heart.
He looked at Concubine Zhou and said, "Concubine Zhou attempted to assassinate Concubine De, her crime is unforgivable! But considering her contribution in giving birth to the second princess, I will spare her the death penalty. From today on, she will be demoted to a commoner and sent to the Chengde Summer Palace. She will not be allowed to step out of the palace for the rest of her life!"
Zhou was originally going to the Chengde Palace, but now she was going there as a noble lady. The difference between going there as a commoner was that the treatment was slightly worse.
What kind of punishment is this?
Not only was Qingdai's face filled with resentment, but Defei's eyes were also filled with hurt: "Your Majesty?!"
The bottom line is that the emperor had long lost trust in Concubine De.
So, although there was no evidence to prove that she had instructed Xier to replace the spider, Nangong Xuanyu still believed most of what Concubine Zhou said.
The emperor said coldly: "I will order the imperial physician to treat you with all his strength, you should take good care of your injuries."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and left.
Everyone immediately stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty, your servants and concubines respectfully send you off!"
Concubine Zhou was taken away by the guards with no expression on her face.
The concubines also left Chengqian Palace one after another.
Before leaving, Concubine Liu looked back at Concubine De, covered her mouth with a handkerchief and smiled: "Some people, they really do evil and then they will be killed by themselves!"
"It's all right now, but I don't know if I'll live to see the Third Prince grow up!"
Defei was so angry that her chest heaved and blood gushed out of her wound again!
Qing Dai hurriedly said, "My Lady, calm down!"
"The doctor said that you must not get emotional anymore!"
No matter how strong-willed Concubine De was, she ended up like this, and His Majesty only gave the culprit a light punishment.
She was angry and heartbroken, lying on the bed, tears streaming down her face...
"In terms of strategy, I think I am not inferior to anyone! No matter whether it is Concubine Liu or Zhou, they can never be my opponent!"
"But why did they just start acting without any planning?!"
"Is there something wrong with the Feng Shui of Yongshou Palace..."
Qing Dai was speechless and could only say distressedly: "My Lady, it seems that His Majesty really doesn't trust you anymore... What should we do?!"
Concubine De couldn't care less about this matter now: "Go and call the imperial physician in."
"Yes……"
Concubine De tried her best to look at the imperial physician and asked word by word, "Tell me honestly, how much life did I lose from this injury?"
"This palace... How long can this palace live?"