Concubine Chen looked confused. She didn't have the courage to blame the emperor. She was just discussing the matter at hand.
Could it be that the emperor still wants to pretend to be blind and protect a few people even though the evidence is right in front of him?
She forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty, even if I had the courage of heaven, I would not dare to blame you."
The emperor walked to the top seat and sat down, staring closely at Concubine Chen who was standing in front of him, and said something shocking.
"I know they were playing mahjong. It was my instruction."
"How...how could this be?"
Concubine Chen was unable to speak clearly, "But...but the palace rules don't allow this."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian and the other three exchanged glances in surprise.
The emperor actually lied to help them?
[You can be a tyrant, but why not put the blame on Concubine Shu?]
"Rules are dead, but people are alive," the emperor patted Yu Yiluo gently, "I specifically asked Concubine De and the others to learn to play mahjong with the Concubine Dowager to help her relieve her boredom. I didn't expect them to be misunderstood."
[Hahaha, Concubine Shu is really the one who gets caught while she's at home.]
Last time, it was Concubine De who blamed the Second Emperor, this time the Tyrant blamed Concubine Shu. What a tacit understanding! The Tyrant and I actually think the same thing.
The tyrant is quite clever. This not only demonstrates his filial piety towards Concubine Shu, but also allows him to use this opportunity to dispose of the leaf tiles, thus avoiding further complications.
"The Emperor specifically instructed that no one should be told about this. He wanted to give Concubine Shu a surprise, but he didn't want Concubine Chen to misunderstand."
Concubine Xian looked at Concubine Chen with a smile, "I think Concubine Chen must have been frightened. Fortunately, everything has been explained clearly."
[Mother and the Tyrant work together quite well.]
Concubine Chen was extremely unwilling in her heart. The beautiful future she had envisioned was completely shattered by the emperor's few words.
"De Fei, I and Lady Chen came here to pick out Buddhist scriptures for the Dowager Consort. Please pick one and have Lady Chen send it back to the Dowager Consort."
De Fei responded with a "yes", turned around, picked up the thickest Buddhist scripture, handed it to Concubine Chen, and said softly:
"Please send it over, Lady Chen. If the Concubine Dowager is not satisfied, I will have someone send more for her to choose from."
Lady Chen took the Buddhist scripture, bowed, and turned away reluctantly.
After everyone left, the emperor told Eunuch Cao, "Pick up the leaf cards and bring them back to my Qingxin Palace."
Eunuch Cao put away the leaf cards and retreated with the servants around him.
"De Fei, I pretended not to see it last time, thinking you were a smart person."
"Your Majesty, I know my crime and I beg for your punishment."
Defei was indeed a little scared. If it weren't for the emperor's protection, this matter would not have been resolved so easily.
Her premonition that day turned out to be correct. Concubine Shu was taking action against them.
There was just one thing she couldn't understand. There was no conflict between her and Concubine Shu, so why did the other party want to kill someone with her help?
"Isn't it contradictory for me to punish you?"
The emperor stood up and said, "Take care of yourself."
…
Concubine Chen returned to Concubine Shu's bedroom with the Buddhist scriptures in her hands. Concubine Shu was a little surprised.
He came back so quickly.
"My Lady, this is the Buddhist scripture that Her Majesty the Virtuous Lady selected for you."
Concubine Shu glanced at Concubine Chen without leaving a trace. Concubine Chen looked listless.
She gestured to Lu'er to take the Buddhist scriptures, and asked Chen Meiren with a smile as if chatting.
"Unhappy with the Emperor?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Chen quickly shook her head. Of course she was happy to be with the emperor, but she was completely focused on how the emperor would deal with the few people and had no time to think about anything else. As a result, the emperor just brushed it off.
"So you're not happy here with me?"
Concubine Shu smiled and patted Lady Chen's hand, "Please help me bring the Buddhist scriptures over."
"My Lady Consort, I went with the Emperor to Consort De's bedroom and saw several people playing mahjong. It turned out that this was at the Emperor's behest."
Lady Chen pursed her lips, her face full of resentment.
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu's expression paused. Was it the emperor's order?
She had wanted to take this opportunity to test the emperor's attitude towards these people, but when she saw that Concubine Chen looked very worried, she thought that the emperor had taken their family background into consideration and punished them too lightly, which was why Concubine Chen was unwilling to accept it.
I didn't expect it was the emperor's instruction.
"Why would the Emperor give such instructions?"
Lu'er spoke in disbelief.
"It's true," Concubine Chen repeated the emperor's words and looked at Concubine Shu.
"That's what the Emperor said at the time, and he took the leaf cards away."
Concubine Shu let go of Concubine Chen's hand and put her hand back on her knees.
Not only did the emperor use her as a shield, he also turned the tables on her.
I'm afraid that within a day, rumors will start to spread in the palace that the emperor has disregarded palace rules in order to entertain his aunt.
"I'm tired, you go back."
Lady Chen was speaking excitedly, but after hearing this, she had to swallow her anger, stand up and walk out.
After walking a little further, she said to the maid beside her with an unhappy face:
"This damn old woman, every time I want her help, she either tries to smooth things over or gets angry. Hasn't she gotten enough sleep after guarding the mausoleum for so many years?"
"Master," the maid quickly raised her hand to cover her mouth, "don't talk nonsense, or someone will overhear you and you'll lose your head."
…
Concubine Shu sent Concubine Chen away with a sigh.
"The Emperor is obviously trying to protect a few people and is using you, the Concubine Dowager, as a shield."
Lu'er didn't understand. The concubine was obviously a good person and had done nothing to hurt the emperor. Why did the emperor treat the concubine like this?
"Who would believe that?" Concubine Shu placed her hands on the edge of the table and lowered her eyes. "Lü'er, you should leave as well."
Lu'er looked at her with some concern, pursed her lips, and said, "Yes."
Hearing the sound of the door closing, Concubine Shu slowly raised her eyes.
"come out."
The man in black knelt on the ground and asked, "What are your instructions, Madam?"
Concubine Shu's gaze fell on the slender hands of the man in black. The hands of this secret guard were indeed as beautiful as that man's.
It’s a pity that she can never hold those warm hands again.
Xiao Shize felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by her, and called out again, "Madam?"
Concubine Shu was called back to her senses, and she turned her back to the secret guard.
"Have you found the whereabouts of Prince Duan?"
Since I couldn't protect the Xiao family and that person back then, then I'll protect Prince Duan, the only bloodline of the Xiao family.
"Your Majesty, I am incompetent."
Xiao Shize has no time to care about his nephew, Prince Duan. Back then, his father knelt outside the palace and begged for mercy at an old age, but the dog emperor was hard-hearted and refused to let the Xiao family go.
Now that he is alive, the dog emperor and those who attacked the Xiao family back then will not be able to escape.
Concubine Shu waved her hand, signaling him to leave.
No news is a good thing, at least it means Prince Duan is safe.
…
As Concubine Shu expected, the news began to spread in the palace the next day.
In order to entertain his aunt, Concubine Shu, the emperor instructed Concubine De and others to learn to play mahjong.
The palace maids who were unaware of the truth were still speaking up for them, saying that Concubine De liked Buddhist scriptures, so wasn't the emperor forcing her?
There is also Empress Xian, and the flowers and plants that people like.
The concubine Shu was busy tinkering with new gadgets.
The emperor snorted in his heart when he heard the news that Cao Gong heard from outside.
I even felt sorry for them, as they probably enjoyed the fight more than anyone else.
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