Chapter 38: Shen Meizhuang Falls into the Water
Just as everyone was heading towards Cun Ju Tang, Nian Shilan also quickly received the news.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Shen has fallen into the water."
"What?"
Nian Shilan stood up in shock.
How could this happen? In the previous life, it clearly happened a few days later, so how could it happen so much earlier now?
She had originally planned to find an opportunity at tomorrow's banquet to remind Shen Meizhuang to be more careful in the next few days, but she didn't expect such a thing to happen today.
"How is Concubine Shen now?"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Fortunately, Xiao Yunzi, who was with Concubine Wan, happened to pass by and rescued Concubine Shen in time. Now Concubine Shen is being brought back to the palace."
Nian Shilan still remembered that in her previous life, she was jealous of their favor and asked Zhou Ninghai, who was by her side, to secretly frame Chen Meizhuang, causing her to fall into the water. However, in this life, she had become good friends with them, but the same thing happened again.
"Zhou Ninghai, go to the place where Concubine Shen fell into the water and investigate carefully to see if there are any suspicious people."
"yes."
After observing for such a period of time, Zhou Ninghai also discovered that his master now has an unusual relationship with the two people from Suiyuxuan and Cunjutang. Naturally, he would pay extra attention to this matter.
"Songzhi, let's go and see Concubine Shen."
"The Emperor has arrived."
When Zhen Huan arrived at Cunju Hall, many people were already there, and everyone who should have come had arrived.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. I never expected that this matter would alarm you. I am responsible for my mismanagement. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
The Queen was a little surprised when she saw the Emperor, but then she noticed Zhen Huan following behind the Emperor, and everything made sense.
"What's going on?"
"Your Majesty, Concubine Shen was pushed into the water."
Jingpin's face is still full of anger.
Ever since Concubine Shen came to the palace, she would always chat with him in her spare time. Even after she gained great favor, she never showed off in front of him. Many long nights were saved from loneliness by Concubine Shen's company.
"Jingpin, I know you are worried about the safety of Noble Lady Shen, and I am the same. However, the matter has not yet been concluded, so I cannot jump to conclusions. However, I will thoroughly investigate it."
The Queen knew before that Concubine Jing was close to them, but she didn't expect it to go to such an extent. Before the matter was confirmed, Concubine Jing actually spoke up to speak up for Chen Meizhuang.
"Okay, stop arguing. Tell me what happened. Why did Concubine Shen fall into the water out of nowhere? How did you take care of her?"
The emperor pointed his finger at Caiyue, Shen Meizhuang's personal maid.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I am innocent. My mistress made some food today and was planning to send some to Suiyuxuan. However, when we passed by Qianli Pond, we suddenly remembered that we had forgotten to pack a portion of jujube and yam cake. My mistress sent me back to get it. I didn't expect that when I returned, I heard my mistress's cry for help. I hurried over. Fortunately, Yun Gong was passing by and my mistress was saved."
"Your servant, Suiyuxuan Xiaoyunzi, pays homage to the Emperor."
"Why were you here then?"
At this moment, the emperor's expression could not tell what he was thinking.
"Your Majesty, my young mistress had previously agreed to dine with Concubine Shen at Suiyuxuan today. However, since it was getting late and my young mistress had not yet returned, I figured she might be dining with His Majesty. So, after discussing it with Aunt Jinxi, I was about to go to Cunjutang to report to Concubine Shen. I didn't expect to encounter this incident on the way."
Xiao Yunzi explained the whole story clearly without any panic.
"Your Majesty, I did make an appointment with Sister Mei to have dinner together."
"Your Majesty, I have something else to tell you. When I was rescuing Concubine Shen, I saw a figure sneaking around in the corner. However, I was worried about Concubine Shen's safety, so I had to save him first."
"Cough cough cough"
At this moment, Shen Meizhuang, who was lying on the bed, woke up.
"Huan'er, Huan'er, someone wants to harm me, Huan'er."
Shen Meizhuang looked in the direction of Zhen Huan, her face full of fear.
"Sister Mei, don't be afraid. The Emperor is here and will definitely uphold justice for you."
"Doctor Wen, how is Sister Mei doing now?"
Wen Shichu hurried forward to take her pulse again.
"Don't worry, my lord. My lord Shen fell into the water and got frightened, and caught a cold. I will prescribe some medicine, and she will recover after a few days of rest."
Fortunately, she was rescued in time and Shen Meizhuang did not suffer serious injuries.
"Your Majesty, I don't know what I have done wrong to deserve this. Please, Your Majesty, help me."
"Don't worry, I will investigate this matter thoroughly."
"Queen, I'll leave this matter to you. I need a result before tomorrow morning."
The queen standing aside at this time was not as calm as she appeared on the surface, but she pretended to be calm and agreed to the matter.
"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will give you an explanation and also..."
But before she could finish her words, she was stopped by Nian Shilan who walked in.
"Why wait until tomorrow? I can give everyone an explanation right now."
"Zhou Ninghai, bring the person up to me."
Nian Shilan walked up to the emperor, bowed respectfully, and rolled her eyes at everyone else as usual.
"When the Empress reports the so-called truth to the Emperor tomorrow morning, who knows how many more unknown stories will be added."
"Hua Fei, you are so presumptuous! Would I deceive the Emperor?"
"You've already allowed me to be presumptuous many times, is this the only time I'm afraid of?"
Nian Shilan confronted the queen in a domineering manner.
"Queen, don't be impatient. Let's see who this is first."
Zhou Ninghai had already brought the man up and was pressing him to the ground with force.
"Your Majesty, when Concubine Hua heard that Concubine Shen had fallen into the water, she was extremely worried. She sent me to the place where Concubine Shen had fallen and take a closer look. Just as I was about to leave, I happened to see this person sneaking around in the corner. When he saw me approaching him, he was so frightened that he was about to flee, but I caught him in the end."
"Raise your head and let me see."
The moment the man was forced to look up, Su Peisheng immediately recognized that this person was Kang Luhai who was beside Concubine Li.
"Your Majesty, this is Kang Luhai, who originally worked at Suiyuxuan and was later asked by Concubine Li to go there."
The emperor seemed to be familiar with this name. When he was accompanying Zhen Huan in Sui Yuxuan a while ago, he found that there were very few people serving in her palace. He asked about this matter. Zhen Huan also mentioned this name at that time. However, it seems that this person turned to someone else because Zhen Huan was ill and no longer favored.
"Since she is close to Lipin, call her over as well."
When Zhen Huan saw Kang Luhai's face, she was so angry that she wanted to kick him twice.
This fence-sitter, it was okay that he had joined Concubine Li for his own future, but now he wants to harm Sister Mei, which is simply unforgivable.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Li is here."
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