Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 248 The Water Is Getting Muddier

But Xia Chan knew clearly that what Concubine Wen released was a non-venomous spider.

Things have developed to this point. Did Concubine Wen temporarily change her plan and want to get rid of Concubine Zhou?

Or is it just a coincidence that the poisonous spider that bit Concubine Zhou came from the Bashu region, just like herself?

Xia Chan was unsure of the situation, but she certainly didn't want to die until the last moment, so she immediately knelt on the ground and stated the reason she had prepared long ago.

"Although there are a few plum blossoms planted in Yonghe Palace, there are no green plums. My lady has been in a bad mood since her miscarriage, and she wanted to arrange flowers to ease her mood. This morning, she asked me to go to the plum garden to pick a few green plums."

"Although my hometown is in Bashu, I really didn't ask my family to bring poisonous spiders to the capital to harm Lady Zhou! Your Majesty, please understand!"

Lady Meng was still in her period, and she was wearing a thick headband. If it hadn't been for something so serious, she wouldn't have rushed to the Pear Blossom Pavilion to watch the fun.

Although Nangong Xuanyu disliked Concubine Meng, he didn't say anything harsh to her because of this: "The matter is not clear yet. I didn't say you are the murderer. You get up first."

Concubine Meng breathed a sigh of relief: "Yes."

She really didn't want to take the blame for the women in the harem anymore...

Su Quanye continued, "The second one... is Concubine Xue. Concubine Xue's cousin is from Bashu."

Although this relationship is a bit far-fetched, and Xuepin's cousin's wife is far away in Licheng. But when a person wants to harm someone, these twists and turns can be used.

Su Quanye was not targeting anyone, he just told the truth about what he had found out.

Concubine Xue did not argue, but just looked up at Nangong Xuanyu with a hint of coldness between her eyebrows: "Your Majesty, do you think this was done by me?"

The emperor was suspicious. Even though he felt that Concubine Xue would not do such a thing given her personality, he did not completely trust her.

Of course, because of the guilt in his heart, Nangong Xuanyu would not say it out loud even if he thought so: "Xuepin has always loved plum blossoms and is a frequent visitor to the Plum Garden. It is not surprising that she appeared there today."

"Who are the remaining two?"

Concubine Xue seemed to have seen through the emperor's indifference long ago and was not moved by his words in favor of her. There was a sarcastic smile on the corner of her lips.

"The third one is Concubine Liang. Her servant Xiao Xiangzi went to the plum garden this morning and happened to be from Bashu as well."

When Su Quanye said this, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

After all, Concubine Liang had a long career in the harem and was highly respected. If His Majesty had not told him to find out the real culprit, he would not have wanted to offend Concubine Liang.

Almost everyone in the harem had received favors from Concubine Liang. As expected, as soon as Su Quanye finished speaking, before Concubine Liang even expressed her opinion, countless people spoke up for her.

"Impossible! Everyone in the palace knows that Concubine Liang has a very kind personality. How could she do such a vicious thing?"

"That's right! Concubine Liang is kind to the six palaces. She always takes care of us concubines who are not favored. How could she harm Concubine Zhou?"

"No matter who the murderer is, it can't be Concubine Liang! Eunuch Su, you must be mistaken!"

"..."

Shen Zhinian's gaze fell on Concubine Liang, a dark light flashed in his eyes, not missing any of Concubine Liang's subtle expressions.

She doesn't think Concubine Liang is truly kind, so is Concubine Liang the real culprit behind this incident?

But if Concubine Liang's image of a good person was really just an act, with her cunningness, even if she harmed Concubine Zhou, she should have done it without leaving any traces. How could someone catch her with such an obvious handle?

Of course, it is not ruled out that Concubine Liang did it on purpose. She first aroused suspicion, then cleared herself of the suspicion, and thus perfectly cleared herself of the charge.

Shen Zhinian needed to observe the specific situation for a while.

Concubine Liang still had a look of compassion on her face. She covered her chest and said in surprise, "Your Majesty, I have always felt that the concubines in the harem are all my sisters, no matter how high or low their status is."

"Even if a lady of the imperial family was in trouble, I couldn't bear to see her suffer, so how could I use such a vicious method to harm Lady Zhou?"

"The Plum Garden is the only way to many places. It's not surprising that Xiao Xiangzi from my concubine's palace passed by there..."

With so many women in the harem, the emperor not only believed in Shen Zhinian's kindness, but also had a little more trust in Concubine Liang.

Whether in the former residence, the Eastern Palace, or the harem now, she always respected the empress and cared for the concubines, and was well-known in the harem.

It is indeed unlikely that someone would harm others in a vicious way.

The emperor gave Concubine Liang a calming look, then looked at Su Quanye and asked, "Who is the last person?"

"This……"

Su Quanye raised his hand and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

During this period, His Majesty's favor for Lady Wen was almost overshadowing that for Lady Rou. Because of her, the most favored Lady Guifei in the six palaces was even confined to her house.

He really didn't dare to displease Noble Wen, but he had to say it, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "...It's Noble Wen."

"Ms. Wen's maternal grandparents' home is in Bashu. Her palace's Xi'er went to the plum garden today..."

Jiang Wange, who thought it had nothing to do with her, got a sudden shock when she heard this!

Of course, she wouldn't be so stupid as to let someone in her palace release spiders in the plum garden. Wouldn't it be discovered as soon as they checked? She had instructed Anqi to release the non-venomous spiders.

In order to avoid arousing suspicion, Jiang Wange specifically instructed that people from Yawenyuan were not allowed to run around outside.

Xier is a palace maid who does menial work. Normally, no one dares to disobey her orders. Why is she behaving out of character today?

In just a moment, Jiang Wange understood that this was a mantis stalking a cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!

Xier must be the real culprit behind the scene, a spy planted in her palace!

Who did it? !

Is it Shen Zhinian? !

Jiang Wange knew that the emperor liked simple and kind women. Before winning his heart, she couldn't leave a bad impression in his heart. So this matter must not be related to her!

Jiang Wange immediately stood up, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with me!"

Fortunately, there are three other suspects as well. She will definitely be able to find a way to get away with it!

Shen Zhinian made a "tsk" sound in his heart, feeling that the water was becoming more and more muddy.

Is the murderer among the four? Or is there an unknown enemy hiding in the dark, driving all this?

If it is the former, who among them did it?

If it is the latter, who else in the harem is so scheming and so clever?

The emperor's gaze swept across Concubine Meng, Concubine Xue, Concubine Liang and Jiang Wange, his eyes were dark and unclear.

Not only has the pregnant concubine become disabled, but it is also uncertain whether the royal heir can be saved. This is really too bad!

If the murderer is not found, Shen Zhinian, who is pregnant with the royal heir, will be in danger.

The emperor will never allow the real murderer to continue to go unpunished!