sbdcsierra Chapter 290 The Master Behind Dong Yan
Chapter 290 The Master Behind Dong Yan
Nangong Xuanyu is really a dog when he gets angry...
Even if one day, Concubine Liu understood that his various preferences for Jiang Wange were just to make the Zhenguo Mansion more powerful, her sadness today was also real...
When a woman's heart is broken, there is no going back.
But that's the emperor.
No matter how much he dotes on a woman, he will never regard her as more important than the country.
Even Shen Zhinian didn't dare to say that if the same thing happened to her one day, Nangong Xuanyu would not let her suffer for the sake of the overall situation.
Logically speaking, the emperor seems to be right, but emotionally it is hard to accept...
To this day, Shen Zhinian is once again thankful that she never had any real feelings for the emperor from the beginning to the end.
She...will never follow in the footsteps of Concubine Liu!
Seeing that the emperor stood firmly on her side and didn't even give Concubine Liu a bit of respect, Jiang Wange once again realized what it meant to be fearless when being favored!
"Did your Highness hear that? I am only discussing the matter in front of His Majesty. Even if you are the Highness, don't try to use your status to shut everyone up!"
Concubine Liu's eyes were filled with tears, and the look in her eyes was filled with hatred she had never felt before!
Bitch!!!
One day, she will make Concubine Wen die miserably!!!
Duke Dingguo had long been unable to bear the arrogance of Duke Zhenguo and Concubine Wen, so he stood up and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine is a noble concubine and has served you for many years. You must not doubt the Imperial Concubine just because of other people's slander!"
Xiao Weizi recalled everything that had happened since he and Dongyan met, and finally reacted. He knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, Imperial Concubine, it was that slave girl Dongyan who deliberately approached and seduced me!"
"Dong Yan just wants to get involved with Yongshou Palace so that she can get close to the Imperial Concubine and protect the real master behind her!"
"No matter how wrong I am, it's all my fault! It was because I didn't realize Dong Yan's intention that she took advantage of me and implicated the Imperial Concubine."
"Your Majesty, please understand! Your Majesty, please understand!"
Nangong Xuanyu waved his hand: "Su Quanye, drag him away for interrogation!"
"Slave, you obey!"
Concubine Liu subconsciously leaned forward and wanted to beg for mercy.
But Xiao Weizi was neither a concubine nor a member of a meritorious official's family, but just a servant who was highly suspicious. It was only natural for the Ministry of Punishment to interrogate him, and she had no reason to plead for Xiao Weizi.
What's more... His Majesty's heart is no longer with her. If she opens her mouth again, that bitch Jiang Wange will try to accuse her of something.
At this moment, many people's eyes fell on Concubine Liu, and their expressions were somewhat subtle.
After all, everyone present knew that the Imperial Concubine was jealous. Concubine Rou was so favored and pregnant with the emperor's heir, so the Imperial Concubine did have reason to eliminate her.
Concubine Wen's speculation is completely tenable.
A hint of contemplation flashed across Shen Zhinian's eyes.
Only she and Concubine Liu understood that before the complete collapse of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, their alliance was still very solid.
Whoever the murderer is, it can't be Concubine Liu.
If Concubine Liu fell now, the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion would definitely do its utmost to target her.
In this way, she might be eliminated by them before the fall of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
Therefore, whether it is to find out the sinister culprit behind the scenes or for his own interests, Shen Zhinian cannot let them put the blame on Concubine Liu.
Just as Shen Zhinian was thinking about how to break the impasse, Xiao Mingzi came back from outside, hunched over, and whispered in her ear: "My lady, I have fulfilled my mission!"
"After receiving your order, I went out to inquire about Dongyan's daily habits, preferences, and interpersonal relationships."
"The things that are revealed are similar to what the people from the Ministry of Punishment have found out. I may not know as much as they do. But they may not be able to detect some minor details..."
"In order to earn more money, many palace maids would usually give their embroidery and knitting to the eunuchs who went out of the palace to buy goods and sell them. Dongyan is best at knitting!"
"The sister-in-law of a friend of mine is from the same hometown and also works in the harem. He is familiar with Dong Yan and once saw a guard patrolling outside the palace of Concubine Liang. The belt he wore around his waist looked very much like the work of Dong Yan!"
"But no one knows what happened afterwards. He never saw the guard wearing the necklace again."
Shen Zhinian said: "It's hard for you to find out such a complicated relationship."
Xiao Mingzi grinned and said, "I've already said it before, my nickname is 'Busy-Gossip'."
Shen Zhinian quickly analyzed these things in his mind...
Now it seems that Dong Yan’s real lover is most likely the guard who is responsible for patrolling near Changchun Palace!
The master behind her is Concubine Liang!
Dong Yan, under the order of Concubine Liang, had been deliberately approaching Xiao Weizi a long time ago, just to create the illusion that she and Xiao Weizi were a couple and that she was following Concubine Liu's orders after the incident.
At the same time, Concubine Liang sent someone to throw one of Dongyan's earrings into Zhongcui Palace.
Then let Dongyan take the opportunity to knock Shen Nanqiao down, take away the agate beads on her lapel, and then stuff the crested red into Shen Nanqiao!
Although Concubine Liang didn't know in advance that Shen Nanqiao would also come to the banquet tonight, it didn't matter because Dong Yan could frame Shen Nanqiao or anyone who was close to Shen Zhinian.
In this way, the evidence is irrefutable! Everyone will think that Shen Zhinian was resentful, so he ordered Shen Nanqiao to instruct Dongyan to poison Liu Changzai.
Even if this plan fails, as long as the relationship between Dongyan and Xiaoweizi can be uncovered, the crime can be pinned on Concubine Liu.
No matter who falls between Shen Zhinian and Concubine Liu, Concubine Liang wins!
Let's take a step back... one of them is pregnant with the royal heir, and the other one comes from a prominent family. Even if they were not deposed because of this incident, they would both think that the other party was framing them, and thus fight to the death!
Concubine Liang can then sit back and relax and become the final winner!
What a brilliant plan!
Shen Zhinian subconsciously looked at Concubine Liang.
The other person sat upright on the chair with a gentle smile on his face, like a compassionate Bodhisattva.
tsk...
Shen Zhinian asked in a deep voice: "Have you found out the identity of that guard?"
Xiao Mingzi said respectfully: "How dare I not do everything your majesty has ordered?"
"The guard's name is Zhang Yuanqing. He is in charge of patrolling near Changchun Palace tonight. I guarantee that he will be caught every time!"
Even so, Shen Zhinian did not act rashly, but analyzed the pros and cons rationally.
Even if Zhang Yuanqing is caught, the silk thread that Dongyan hit may not still be in his possession.
Although if he had had any connection with Dong Yan, the people from the Ministry of Punishment would be able to find clues after a thorough investigation, but there was still a risk.