Chapter 116 The Murderer Behind the Scenes
Concubine Yu stared at Concubine Zhao intently. "Concubine Zhao keeps saying that I wronged you. How can you be so sure that I am the only one in the palace who would wrong you?"
After saying this, she suddenly laughed: "Could it be... you think that I was determined to harm you, so you took the initiative to deal with that little eunuch and carved my name on his hand?"
"Or... you were the one who planned this whole thing from the beginning!"
Concubine Yu suddenly turned the rake over and splashed all the dirty water on Concubine Zhao.
Concubine Zhao's face darkened. "What a joke! If I could predict the future, would I allow you, Concubine Yu, to slander me?"
She raised her chin and looked directly at Xiao Heng: "The clear will be clear, and the turbid will be turbid. I ask the emperor to investigate today's incident and let the truth come out."
At this moment, a young guard whispered something in He Yunzheng's ear. He Yunzheng then stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I just reported that the eunuch who had a relationship with this dog is dead."
When a person dies, it means one more piece of evidence is lost.
This matter involved more than just one person. Xiao Heng understood that it was the work of more than one person and needed further investigation.
He then looked at the kneeling Concubine Yu and Concubine Zhao and said, "You are all suspects. You will be confined to the palace until the truth is revealed."
Hearing that she was under house arrest, Concubine Zhao was slightly startled, and then she leaned forward and said, "Yes, I obey your order."
Concubine Zhao's calmness actually reduced her suspicion. Concubine Yu was not to be outdone and bowed, saying, "I believe that the emperor will clear my name."
Xiao Heng stood up and said, "Alright, that's all for today, everyone go home."
He walked to Liu Yuetang and held out his hand to her: "You were frightened today. I will accompany you back to the palace."
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Liu Yuetang slowly placed her hand in his palm, nodded, and responded in a low voice.
Seeing the emperor's gentle expression, the concubines felt bitter in their hearts.
At this moment, they really hoped that Liu Yuetang would be injured by a mad dog and completely fall out of favor.
However, she was lucky and not only was she able to avoid danger every time, but she also made the emperor feel more pity and distress for her each time.
After getting on the sedan chair, Xiao Heng kept holding Liu Yuetang's hand.
After a long time, he held Liu Yuetang in his arms, his eyes deep and blurred.
"Don't worry, no matter who it is, I won't let you suffer this in vain."
He stroked her thin shoulders and asked, "Tang'er, who do you think is responsible for this incident?"
Liu Yuetang was silent for a moment, then shook her head slightly at his chest: "I don't know."
"I only know that the murderer behind this is extremely powerful. Otherwise, how could he have arranged the dog so secretly? Even the young eunuch who was related to it died."
"But I believe this was not the work of just one person."
Xiao Heng nodded slightly: "Tang'er is absolutely right."
Looking at her fluttering long eyelashes, Xiao Heng said softly, "If I can't deal with her immediately, Tang'er, can you give me some time? I will not let her off easily."
Liu Yuetang knew in her heart that Xiao Heng had already realized that Concubine Yu was behind this.
Recently, Ruan Fei has been close to many officials and is on good terms with the Grand Censor. His influence cannot be underestimated.
So Xiao Heng must have been thinking about how to deal with Ruan Fei, but before that, he would not touch Yu Fei and alert the enemy.
Because a few days ago, Xiao Heng accidentally revealed to her that Ruan Fei formed a clique for personal gain and won over many people in the court.
This has already posed a threat to the imperial power, and the emperor would not tolerate the existence of such a minister.
So Liu Yuetang said: "Okay, I believe in Your Majesty."
The case was investigated for a full half month but still had no clues. It was obvious that the person behind the scenes had cut off all the clues.
Ruan Fei even knelt down in front of the emperor to plead for his daughter, speaking sincerely, saying that Concubine Yu had no intention of harming anyone and that she must have been framed.
Xiao Heng knew that this was not the time to touch him, not to mention that with only evidence from the death of a small eunuch, Concubine Yu could only give him a minor punishment at most.
Therefore, he ordered the lifting of the house arrest for Concubine Yu and Concubine Zhao.
Soon, it was early February.
On this day, the afternoon sun was shining brightly, and Liu Yuetang took Liu Zheng to the Yu Fu Palace.
Because Su Nanqing suffered from morning sickness, she seldom went out and spent her time embroidering in the palace.
Seeing Liu Yuetang coming, her eyes lit up with joy and she quickly ordered the palace servants to bring the round fan.
Liu Yuetang smiled slightly: "It's just the beginning of spring, what do you want a round fan for, sister?"
During her pregnancy, Su Nanqing's gentleness became even more graceful, and the smile on her lips was as delicate as drizzle.
"I had nothing to do, so I made you a round fan. You should be able to use it in two months."
Liu Yuetang's eyes were slightly moved: "Sister is pregnant, she should rest well and don't get too tired."
Su Nanqing shook her head slightly, her face filled with the happiness and joy of being a mother.
"I'm not tired at all, I'm very happy."
She stroked her lower abdomen: "Tang'er, I have never been so happy. Although he can't move yet and is still very small, I can feel his vitality."
"You know, the Emperor rarely comes to my place, and every night, I feel quite lonely and alone. But with him, I feel that no favor or status matters anymore. As long as this child is by my side, and as long as my aunt is well, that's more important than anything else."
She lowered her head and looked at her belly, the tenderness in her eyes seemed to be overflowing, full of the kindness and gentleness of a mother.
Liu Yuetang's eyes fell on her flat belly.
She didn't understand, are children really so magical and so important?
While he was thinking about this, Taxue had already presented him with the round fan.
Liu Yuetang picked up the round fan, which was embroidered with her favorite gardenia, and there was a flying butterfly next to it. If you didn't look carefully, you would think it was a real butterfly flying onto the fan, making people want to touch it.
Liu Yuetang was surprised: "This is double-sided embroidery, it's so realistic, each embroidery thread is as thin as a hair, I'm afraid it must have taken a lot of effort."
Su Nanqing smiled and said, "I have nothing to do anyway, as long as you like it, it's fine."
As she spoke, she slowly put away the smile on her lips and said with a guilty look on her face: "To be honest, you were almost injured by the dog that day because of me. If that eunuch hadn't used my name, you wouldn't have been scared by the dog, and you wouldn't have almost..."
She didn't continue talking, as her heart began to palpitate when she thought about it.
"Fortunately, you are okay, otherwise I would never be able to forgive myself."
Liu Yuetang hurriedly said, "This matter has nothing to do with my sister. You don't need to blame yourself. If the enemy wants to harm me, they will try every means to trap me. Even if it's not you, there will be others."
Su Nanqing still frowned, and said worriedly: "Tang'er, after what happened, the emperor loves you even more. I'm afraid that Concubine Yu and Concubine Zhao will deal with you."
Liu Yuetang's eyes deepened: "Don't worry, sister, they won't hurt me again in the short term."
When Su Nanqing heard this, she knew that Liu Yuetang had a plan in mind or understood something, so she didn't ask any more questions.
He just said, "Well, if you need any help from me, please let Liu Zheng come and let me know."
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