sbdcsierra Chapter 256: Concubine Xue visits Zhongcui Palace
Chapter 256: Concubine Xue visits Zhongcui Palace
For Shen Zhinian, this was enough.
She had never thought that the emperor would decide at this time that she was the next queen.
That is not self-confidence, but blind arrogance.
But as long as Nangong Xuanyu had this idea in his mind and took her into consideration, it would be a huge progress in her opinion!
She will also plan the subsequent matters step by step until she gets the position she wants!
That night, Nangong Xuanyu rested in Zhongcui Palace.
In the past, he regarded favoring concubines as the emperor's duty, and he only picked the right ones to expand his family.
It was not until he met the woman next to him that he realized for the first time that two people could be so happy even if they didn't do anything.
Compared to the peaceful days in Zhongcui Palace, the atmosphere outside is not so wonderful!
Pear Blossom Pavilion.
When she was able to pass through layers of selection and enter the palace, Concubine Zhou was proud in her heart, thinking that she had married better than all her sisters in the clan!
After she became pregnant with the royal heir, she became the pride of the family. Every day, countless people in the family wanted to curry favor with her parents.
Unexpectedly, reality gave her such a cruel blow!
Knowing that she was disabled, even if she was pregnant with the heir, her life was over. All the tribe members who used to fawn on her parents changed their faces. The tribe even began to train other sisters and prepare to send them to participate in the next talent show.
She became an outcast of the family!
Concubine Zhou was in tears every day, waiting for the results of the investigation by the Ministry of Punishment!
If it weren't for the baby in her belly, she really wouldn't want to live!
No matter who the murderer is, she will make him pay with blood!!!
Who knew... after waiting so long... someone from the Ministry of Punishment came to say that her bite by the poisonous spider was just an accident!
Lady Zhou simply couldn’t accept this answer!!!
But she was a nobody and now she was disabled. Even Concubine Liu only cared about the baby in her belly and didn't take her seriously. Even if she couldn't accept it, what could she do?
Just when Concubine Zhou was completely hopeless, she unexpectedly heard two young eunuchs talking -
"Lady Zhou is so pitiful. She is so young and beautiful, and pregnant with the emperor's heir. Her future was limitless, but now she has become disabled!"
"Alas, maybe this is fate. So what if you are a noble? Maybe your fate is not as good as ours as a servant."
"What's the matter with fate? You don't really believe that Lady Zhou is just unlucky, right?"
"Ah? How do you say this?"
The eunuch who had just spoken lowered his voice and said, "I am only telling you this, please don't spread it out! In fact, the fact that Concubine Zhou was bitten by a poisonous spider was not an accident, but a human act! That poisonous spider was placed in the Plum Garden by Concubine Wen!"
"Oh my God! Who told you that?! You will be beheaded if you slander the young lady! If it is true as you said, and Concubine Zhou has become disabled, why didn't Your Majesty punish Concubine Wen and suppress the matter?"
"Humph! My godfather works in the Ministry of Punishment. Others may not know this, but I know it very well! Of course, it's because Concubine Wen was born in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. His Majesty values the Duke of Zhenguo, so how could he punish Concubine Wen? So Concubine Zhou can only blame herself for her bad luck..."
Hearing this, Concubine Zhou was struck by lightning!
But when she chased after them, the two eunuchs who had just spoken had disappeared.
So... the person who actually harmed her was that bitch from Wengui? !
Yes! It must be Jiang Wange!
Last time, she spread false news, causing me to go to His Majesty to show my courtesy, but not only did I fail to get anything in return, I was almost rejected by His Majesty.
This vicious woman used a vicious scheme again this time and harmed her so badly, she will definitely not let Jiang Wange go!
Concubine Zhou's eyes were bloodshot, and there was a monstrous hatred surging in her eyes!!!
……
In a magnificent palace.
Two young eunuchs bent over and flattered a beautiful lady in palace dress, saying, "We have already done what the Majesty asked us to do. Concubine Zhou now thinks that Concubine Wen was the one who made her disabled."
"From the beginning to the end, the queen has never been exposed to everyone's sight."
The beautiful lady in palace dress held the baby in her arms, coaxing him gently, and raised the corners of her lips in satisfaction: "Well done. You continue to lurk in the palace. If there are other tasks, I will have someone tell you."
"Yes, slave, please resign!"
……
Yawen Garden.
The house arrest was lifted, the guards guarding the door were withdrawn, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief!
Especially the ink rhythm, paper shadow, brush strokes and inkstone feelings.
They were brought in by the young lady from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. If the young lady falls, the other palace maids may be sent back to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but they will definitely die!
Bi Yi was thankful and said, "How dare that lowly maid Xi'er throw dirty water on the young lady! Fortunately, the people from the Ministry of Punishment were helpful and found out that the young lady was innocent..."
Jiang Wange bit her lip, feeling very uneasy. "If they were really capable, how could they not find out that we had people release non-toxic spiders to scare Concubine Zhou, and then ordered Xia Chan to put the blame on Concubine Meng?"
"The fact that Xia Chan was beaten to death by His Majesty is the best proof. His Majesty... probably knows everything..."
That's why she felt that she was clearly working hard to change her fate, but for some reason, it seemed like she was one step closer to being executed along with her entire family...
The four of them all looked panicked: "...No way?"
"After all, Concubine Zhou is pregnant with the heir to the throne, and her body is so precious. She has become disabled. If His Majesty really knew what the young lady had done, how could he not punish her?"
"My dear, are you overthinking it?"
Jiang Wange also hoped that she was overthinking, but she still felt very uneasy.
If the facts are as she guessed, His Majesty is very likely planning a big...
No!
She can't sit still and wait for death!
She had to find a way to test His Majesty's current attitude towards her.
Jiang Wange walked to the desk and started writing poetry...
……
Zhongcui Palace.
The emperor has gone to court.
Shen Zhinian finished his breakfast and was resting by the window.
Handan came in and reported, "Your Majesty, Concubine Xue is here to visit."
Shen Zhinian put down the book in his hand: "Please come in!"
Xuepin had cold eyes and brows. When she walked in from outside, she was like dew at dawn, with coldness and loneliness coming from the bottom of her heart.
Both of them were concubines with titles, and regardless of rank, they greeted each other in an equal manner.
Shen Zhinian asked with a smile: "What brought Concubine Xue to Zhongcui Palace?"
Concubine Xue gestured to Yu Mei to hand over the gift in her hand and turned her head away awkwardly: "...Thank you so much for that day in Lihua Pavilion."
Shen Zhinian discovered that although Xuepin looked cold and aloof, she was actually a little arrogant. Because she was not used to dealing with others, even her words of thanks were so stiff.
Somehow... seeing her like this, Shen Zhinian actually felt like teasing her.
It would be fun to see such a cool beauty blush, right?