sbdcsierra Chapter 287 Xiao Zhouzi threw the evidence into Jiang Wange's palace
Chapter 287 Xiao Zhouzi threw the evidence into Jiang Wange's palace
Nangong Xuanyu's eyes were as deep as the sea, and his aura was as strong as a mountain, with a strong sense of oppression: "Su Quanye, take Gu Aiqing and Lu Shenshi to identify Dongyan's body to see if she is the palace maid who knocked down Lu Shenshi."
"Slave, you obey!"
There was a flash of displeasure in Jiang Wange's eyes.
In the book, Gu Jinxiao and Shen Zhinian, who stood behind Lu Jianglin, had different political views and were mortal enemies in the court. For a long time, they fought to the death.
Why in real life would Gu Jinxiao actually testify for Shen Nanqiao?
Not long after, the three of them came back.
Su Quanye cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Gu and Madam Lu have both confirmed that the maid who knocked Madam Lu down outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony was Dong Yan!"
Concubine Kang said, "Your Majesty, it seems that Lord Shen's speculation is correct. The person behind the scenes set up this trap in order to frame Concubine Rou!"
"If Lord Gu hadn't happened to see it and proved that what Madam Lu said was true, I'm afraid the blame would have really fallen on Concubine Rou..."
Jiang Wange snorted coldly: "This can only prove that Mrs. Lu was indeed knocked down by Dong Yan, but it doesn't explain anything else. Who knows if she colluded with Dong Yan and deliberately did this to clear herself of suspicion!"
Shen Nanqiao was so angry that her chest kept rising and falling: "Madam Concubine Wen, haven't I told you many times? This is my first time in the palace, how can I collude with the palace maids?!"
A concubine behind Jiang Wange received her eye contact and immediately said, "Just because you don't have this ability doesn't mean others don't! Concubine Rou once held great power in the six palaces. It would be easy for her to bribe a few young palace maids, right?"
Shen Zhinian looked at the person who spoke, and said in a slightly cold tone: "Since you have accused me, then you should produce evidence! Otherwise, what crime will you be charged with for falsely accusing someone in power?!"
The concubine was startled when she met Shen Zhinian's cold eyes and quickly shrank behind Jiang Wange.
Anyway, she has Concubine Wen to protect her, so what is there to be afraid of?
Jiang Wange met Shen Zhinian's gaze without fear: "Liu Changzai's death has not been fully investigated, she is just stating her speculation and trying to find the murderer. Why does Concubine Rou have to use her status to pressure others?"
Shen Zhinian glanced outside calmly.
She and Jiang Wange argued for such a long time not just to vent her anger but also to buy time.
Just as Jiang Wange said, even if Gu Jinxiao testified that Shen Nanqiao was indeed knocked down by Dong Yan, it would not completely clear her of suspicion.
Because the truth might be what Shen Nanqiao said, or it might be a deliberate act between her and Dong Yan.
If the murderer cannot be found in the end, Shen Nanqiao will be the most suspected person and will definitely be taken away for interrogation.
Shen Zhinian just wanted to delay until the people from the Ministry of Punishment could find out all about Dongyan's origins and life.
At the same time, she had already ordered Xiao Mingzi to secretly find out who Dong Yan had been in contact with recently.
Because the Ministry of Punishment can indeed find out a lot of things when investigating cases, but they may not be able to notice the inconspicuous private relationships between the young palace maids and eunuchs.
And since the person behind the scenes had set up this trap, she would definitely try every means to link Dong Yan to her or the palace maids of Zhongcui Palace. Otherwise, if they had never interacted with each other, how could she prove that Dong Yan was instructed by her?
Although the Zhongcui Palace was as solid as an iron barrel under the defense of Madam Xiao and her companions, the murderer wanted to harm her and might not be unable to find a loophole.
Therefore, when Shen Nanqiao was first suspected, Shen Zhinian secretly asked Xiao Zhouzi to go back and investigate, lest someone put something related to Dongyan in Zhongcui Palace to confirm her guilt.
Not long after, Li Changde and the people from the Ministry of Punishment came back.
While everyone's attention was drawn to them, Xiao Zhouzi also bent down and slipped in quietly.
Now was not the time to talk, he just gave Shen Zhinian a reassuring look.
Shen Zhinian understood instantly that someone must have placed "evidence" in Zhongcui Palace, but Xiao Zhouzi disposed of it before it was discovered!
Shen Zhinian held the wine glass, a cold light flashed in his eyes!
Fortunately, she was cautious enough!
If she hadn't sent Xiao Zhouzi back immediately when she realized something was wrong, now that they had caught him red-handed, it would be useless to argue!
After Li Changde finished his greeting, he looked at Jiang Wange meaningfully, then raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead: "Your Majesty, I was ordered by you to search the palace, and I unexpectedly... I found an earring in the grass in the courtyard of Taiji Palace..."
"The Ministry of Punishment and the palace maids who are familiar with Dongyan have confirmed that the earrings are exactly what Dongyan wore. I also found another pair of earrings in Dongyan's room. They are indeed a pair..."
Everyone in the palace knows that His Majesty favors Concubine Wen, and the Duke of Zhenguo is still here! When Li Changde said this, he was under a lot of pressure!
Jiang Wange was stunned and looked at the tray in the eunuch's hand: "What earrings?! Why did Dongyan's earrings appear in my courtyard?!"
Shen Zhinian subconsciously glanced at Xiao Zhouzi.
Then Xiao Zhouzi gave her a flattering smile.
It turns out that this is how Xiao Zhouzi deals with "evidence", it's really... well done!
Concubine Liu finally got the chance and immediately pointed at Jiang Wange and scolded, "Concubine Wen, it turns out you are the real culprit behind this!"
"I was wondering why you kept biting Concubine Rou. It turns out you are the thief crying thief. You set up this trap to get rid of Concubine Rou!"
"Liu Changzai was so loyal to you and was willing to be your vanguard. I didn't expect that you would not even spare your own people in order to eliminate dissidents. You really have a vicious heart!"
Concubine Liu didn't care whether Jiang Wange was the murderer or not. As long as she could seize the opportunity and get rid of the bitch Concubine Wen, that would be enough!
Jiang Wange shook her head repeatedly: "I don't! I don't even know Dong Yan!"
Shen Nanqiao said angrily: "You don't know Dongyan, how could her earrings be lost in your yard?!"
"In my opinion, you are jealous of Concubine Rou because she is pregnant with the royal heir, so you are using the life of a concubine to frame Concubine Rou! Once your plan succeeds, no one will compete with you for His Majesty's favor!"
Although Shen Nanqiao felt uncomfortable watching Shen Zhinian live a glorious life, what she hated most now was the Concubine Wen who always wanted to drag her to the Ministry of Punishment!
The look in Jiang Wange's eyes when she looked at Shen Zhinian was filled with fear, arrogance, and disdain.
She was afraid of Shen Zhinian's cunning and tactics, and what she was arrogant and disdainful of was... Shen Zhinian was an ancient woman who didn't understand what love was at all!
She is His Majesty's true love, so why does she need to compete for favor with Shen Zhinian?
So what if Shen Zhinian is pregnant with the heir to the throne? Is this the only woman in the world who can give birth?