Chapter 467 The Concubine's Complaint

Concubine Mi was in a bad mood yesterday.

Where the Queen is around, there's no room for her to show off! Moreover, even the eldest prince has become the Queen's son, so she has even less cards to play.

But she was unwilling to give up and always wanted to go further. She even subconsciously thought about comparing herself with the queen - after all, she gave birth to a son, but the queen couldn't!

But she had ruined the good fortune she had received to this extent, so she was naturally angry.

The more you compare, the more depressed you become, and you can't stand anyone. After a day of accumulation, you'll feel a lot of frustration.

As a result, I didn't sleep well the whole night last night, and only fell asleep reluctantly at dawn.

However, she had to pay her respects to the Empress early in the morning. Having finally fallen asleep, she was disturbed again. Concubine Mi was even more angry, feeling that the Empress and she were truly at odds. She couldn't help but subconsciously think, "How much better it would be if there was no Empress."

After paying her respects, Concubine Mi, who was exhausted and irritable, was just planning to take a nap and have a good rest, but unexpectedly her mother and sister-in-law asked to see her. This made her very puzzled. They had been to the palace many times, but this was the first time they came so early in the morning.

Mi Guifei's heart immediately beat violently, and she intuitively felt that something must have happened.

Concubine Mi hurriedly ordered someone to invite him.

Mrs. Mi and her daughter-in-law came to Concubine Mi's palace in a panic, and only when they called out "Empress!" did they cry with red eyes.

Concubine Mi hurriedly dismissed her attendants and angrily asked, "Is the Zhao family bullying us again? Is it that bitch Zhao Liya? What has she done again?"

Mrs. Mi and Mrs. Mi were stunned.

This matter is related to Zhou Hansheng, and in a roundabout way it can also be said to be related to Zhao Liya, so the Queen is not wronging her by saying this.

Madam Mi nodded and said, "The prince of the Duke of Liguo's mansion has most likely harmed your nephew. Madam, you must take charge of our family!"

"What!" Concubine Mi was shocked: "What's going on, mother, please explain it clearly!"

Mrs. Mi cried and sobbed, wiping her tears as she spoke.

Concubine Mi's expression became increasingly cold.

"How dare they! I'll go find the Emperor right now!"

"Your Highness!" Madam Mi hurriedly said, "Someone told our family about this. Your father and I swore not to spread it to anyone and not to embarrass that person. So we didn't tell you. It wasn't a big deal. Your Highness, the most important thing now is how to find your nephew! But we have no evidence to prove that the prince of the Duke of Liguo's mansion did it. If you rashly go to the emperor to complain, I'm afraid the emperor won't believe it, and the prince of the Duke of Liguo's mansion won't admit it either."

Concubine Mi also calmed down. After a moment's silence, she sneered, "That's simple. Yesterday, the prince of the Duke of Liguo's mansion was in charge of patrolling and guarding the Beiyuan. Since someone from our family is missing in the Beiyuan, he naturally has the responsibility. It's not too much to ask him to find the person! Otherwise, he will definitely pay the price! I will not give up easily!"

Madam Mi quickly added, "Your Majesty, wouldn't it be better if you could first inform the eldest prince and ask him to speak for you in front of the emperor?"

Concubine Mi was already feeling irritated by the relationship between the eldest prince and the queen. Upon hearing this, she sneered, "There's no need for him. I can go myself!"

Perhaps he also felt that this was not appropriate, so he added: "I will go and talk to him first, and then call him over."

Mrs. Mi was worried sick, and even though she was in a state of confusion, she still reminded him: "After all, he was raised by the Queen. Your Majesty should always be more patient with the eldest prince. Blood is thicker than water. I believe he will definitely feel sorry for you."

Concubine Mi was extremely upset and nodded randomly: "Don't worry, mother, I understand!"

It is very difficult to save this son.

The Queen will not allow it either, and who knows how she will interfere behind the scenes.

Mrs. Mi and Mrs. Mi were finally relieved. They wiped their tears and left the palace, eagerly waiting for news from the imperial concubine.

As soon as they left, Concubine Mi rushed to the Palace of Heavenly Purity.

"Please Your Majesty, please help me."

The emperor looked at Concubine Mi kneeling on the ground with tears in her eyes and sighed inwardly. He knew that this matter would eventually cause a storm.

Concubine Mi arrived really quickly!

Fortunately, what happened in Lihua Pavilion yesterday was not exposed, otherwise it would have been even more troublesome. It would have been a difficult situation.

"Your Majesty, how could my nephew, who is so old, disappear in Beiyuan? I think that Prince Liguo has neglected his duty. He must give me and the Mi family an explanation! Your Majesty, please issue an order and ask Prince Liguo to quickly find my nephew. Human life is at stake, Your Majesty!"

The emperor felt aggrieved.

He knew exactly what was going on, and Zhou Hansheng wouldn't lie to him. But he couldn't tell the truth to Concubine Mi, nor could he punish the real culprit. Otherwise, the Duke of Liguo's mansion would be implicated, and even the Duke of Liguo and Zhou Hansheng, father and son, would be suspected.

We can just pretend that nothing happened.

"Noble Concubine, please get up! If such a thing were to happen, I will definitely pass it on. I will have the Prince of the Duke of Liguo's mansion work with the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court to conduct a thorough investigation. Now we must find the perpetrator first before we can discuss anything else! The Prince of the Duke of Liguo has always been loyal and dedicated to his duties. Otherwise, I would not have asked him to be in charge of the defense of the Northern Garden. His loyalty and responsibility are beyond doubt. Noble Concubine, please do not make rash judgments based on this matter. I do not want to hear such arbitrary words a second time."

"The Imperial Concubine herself said that your nephew is already a grown man, not a child. How could he be lost so easily? It's hard to say what happened. We can only investigate first."

"emperor--"

"Alright, please step back, Concubine!"

Concubine Mi looked at the emperor with a feeling of grievance, and seeing that he looked indifferent, it was obvious that he didn't want to say anything more. She didn't have the power to be willful in front of him. If she really annoyed him, he might just leave her alone. Wouldn't that be a loss?

"Yes, I'll take my leave."

The emperor sighed silently and ordered someone to inform Zhou Hansheng that he still needed to be prepared for this matter.

We still have to investigate what needs to be investigated, but we have to finish it off, so that the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple don’t find out anything, otherwise it will be embarrassing!

The emperor immediately ordered someone to call the eldest prince.

I know without asking that Concubine Mi will definitely talk to the eldest prince about this matter. Instead of letting her say it, it is better for me to say it first.

If I speak first, it will be more fair and objective, at least so that the eldest prince can have a preconceived impression and not be led astray by her.

The eldest prince was indeed shocked when he heard his father's story, and his mind was blank and dazed.

(End of this chapter)