sbdcsierra Chapter 114 The Emperor's Trust
Chapter 114 The Emperor's Trust
In just a short while, Shen Zhinian became the target of public criticism.
However, when she was accused of murdering the royal heir, she did not rush to defend herself.
Because many women in the harem seemed to be favored, but in fact, in the heart of the emperor, they were no different from toys. When he was interested in them, he would show some favor; when he was not interested, he would just forget about them.
During these three months, with Shen Zhinian's careful planning, her pure and kind character had already won the emperor's heart. Shen Zhinian could also clearly feel that although the emperor did not love her yet, he liked her more or less.
So... she wanted to test it out. Since the emperor had given her so much favor, how much trust did he have in her?
Shen Zhinian doesn't care if the result is not satisfactory.
Because she didn't love the emperor at all. If she didn't love him, she wouldn't be disappointed, let alone sad about it.
On the contrary, she can also understand her way of winning people's hearts and minds and which step she has reached based on the answers she gets from the tests, so as to adjust the next strategy.
"presumptuous!"
Nangong Xuanyu looked at Xunyou and Shangguan Guiren coldly, with anger flashing in his majestic eyes!
Even though he found hibiscus pollen in Little Leo's room, he still didn't believe that this young woman would do such a thing.
After all, it was because he failed to protect Nian Nian that these women had the opportunity to attack her.
"Since entering the palace, Concubine Rou has always been conscientious in her duties and has been kind to others. Her heart is as clear as crystal and will never be tainted by conspiracy or intrigue."
"Little Leo hasn't been found yet, and the truth is still unclear, but you can't wait to accuse her of something. You are simply despicable!"
Xunyou and Shangguan Guiren's faces were filled with disbelief!
Little Li is from Tingyu Pavilion, and there is irrefutable evidence in the room. Your Majesty is still protecting Concubine Rou? !
Shangguan Guiren had never seen His Majesty dote on a woman like this. Her heart was filled with jealousy and she wanted to kill Shen Zhinian immediately: "Your Majesty, the evidence is irrefutable. Little Li clearly..."
"Sister Shangguan!"
Liu Ruyan knew that the more they criticized Shen Zhinian, the more the emperor would pity her. Now they should retreat to advance. Only by finding Little Li Zi can they really convict Shen Zhinian.
"I believe that Sister Rou is kind-hearted and would never do such a thing. Perhaps, as Sister Kang guessed, Little Li was bribed. We should wait until we find him, and then the truth will come out."
Li Changde bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, I have ordered people to search the palace for Little Li's whereabouts."
Concubine Liu Guifei didn't know when the handkerchief in her hand fell to the ground, and she was stunned and didn't react.
At this moment, she stared at the emperor in a daze, her pair of charming peach blossom eyes were full of shock and disbelief!
She had always been confident that she was the woman who loved His Majesty the most in the harem, and His Majesty also loved her the most. As for Shen Zhinian, she was just a plaything, and His Majesty was just greedy for novelty.
But what happened today completely shattered Concubine Liu's cognition!
In the past, she was tripped up by the old woman, the Queen, and His Majesty never fully believed her, only looking at the evidence in front of him. She thought it was normal for His Majesty to be suspicious by nature and not trust anyone easily.
But why is His Majesty so special to Concubine Rou? ! The evidence is all there, but he still believes in this bitch!
This kind of trust and treatment was something she had never received before...
In comparison, His Majesty's favor towards her is simply a joke...
At this moment, Concubine Liu's good impression of Shen Zhinian disappeared completely, leaving only intense jealousy and hatred!
She doesn't want this knife anymore!
Don’t consider how to check and balance the Queen’s power!
I just want this bitch to die!
His Majesty's heart belongs to her, and only to her! Anyone who tries to snatch it away, shall die!
Little did they know... not to mention Concubine Liu and all the concubines present, even Shen Zhinian herself was filled with surprise.
Her surprise at this moment was not fake.
Shen Zhinian originally thought that the emperor was always suspicious, and even if he didn't change his attitude towards her for the time being, he would still doubt her to some extent. In this way, when the "truth" came out, she would be able to better receive the emperor's guilt.
Unexpectedly... even after finding irrefutable evidence, Nangong Xuanyu still firmly believed in her and protected her.
He had said that he would protect her, but Shen Zhinian always felt that a man's promise was no different from a dog's barking. Especially the emperor's sincerity, anyone who believed it was a fool.
But... the emperor seems to be really serious about fulfilling his promise...
People are not plants or trees, who can be heartless? At this moment, it would be a lie for Shen Zhinian to say that he was not moved...
No wonder, the women who can survive in the harem are all extremely smart. How could they not understand the emperor's ruthlessness? But in the end, they all showed their true hearts without exception.
Because if an emperor who is at the pinnacle of power and as handsome as a banished immortal really treats a woman with his heart, how many people can resist this offensive?
Shen Zhinian was indeed a little touched.
But she only allowed herself to indulge for a brief moment before regaining consciousness again.
She would not follow the footsteps of others, be blinded by the emperor's favor, foolishly give her heart, and then watch the emperor get tired of the old and fall in love with the new, be cold and ruthless, be heartbroken, and finally become a pathetic and resentful woman in the deep palace.
The love of an emperor is too ethereal, like morning dew, which is fleeting. Honor, wealth, power and status are what she should strive for!
What she wanted was the position of the mother of the country, the glory of being recorded in history! She wanted everyone in the imperial court and harem to prostrate themselves at her feet, bowing three times and kowtow nine times!
In comparison, the emperor's love is too unreliable and too worthless.
Shen Zhinian lowered his eyes, and the throbbing in his eyes faded away, leaving only great ambition!
Everything was developing according to Shen Zhinian's plan, except the emperor's trust in her, which was beyond her expectations, causing Concubine Liu to hate her out of jealousy.
With her current strength, she is not enough to compete with the Mansion of Duke Dingguo and the Mansion of Duke Zhenguo. Only by provoking a fight between Queen Jiang and Concubine Liu can she benefit from it.
If Concubine Liu was blinded by jealousy and no longer regarded her as a pawn, she would indeed be in considerable trouble.
But it doesn't matter. When the enemy comes, we will fight him with our soldiers; when the water comes, we will block it with earth.
In just a short while, many possibilities emerged in Shen Zhinian's mind, and he thought of countermeasures one by one.
At this time, there was a noise outside, and several strong eunuchs brought Little Lizi in.
"Your Majesty, when we found Little Li, he knew that the conspiracy had been exposed and was about to commit suicide. Fortunately, we were quick to stop him!"
Shangguan Guiren's eyes flashed with joy: "Little Li, did Guiren Rou instruct you to deliberately put the pollen of the hibiscus flower on Guiren Liu in order to murder the heir to the throne?!"