Chapter 143 Heartache
"Accurate!" Xiao Heng blurted out without any hesitation.
The Queen's mind was in a mess. There were many suspicious points in this matter, and the Emperor would not fail to see them.
But the emperor convicted Concubine Xi so easily. Was he deceived by Concubine Yan's words, or was there another reason behind it?
What's even more strange is that the last time Liu Yuetang was wronged and framed by the Yu family, all the evidence pointed to her, but she was able to calmly defend herself and clear herself of the charges.
But now, he was sitting on the ground with a look of despair on his face, not saying a word.
Is it because Concubine Xi was deeply in love with the emperor and was deeply hurt, or does she have a backup plan?
There was a moment of silence in the palace, and then Xiao Heng spoke solemnly, "Concubine Xi has attempted to murder the heir to the throne, and she deserves death. However, in consideration of her past contributions in saving the emperor, she is demoted to the rank of imperial concubine and confined to the Jinxiu Pavilion. Guards will be posted to guard her, and she is not allowed to leave even a single step, and no one is allowed to visit her."
Every word Xiao Heng said seemed to penetrate Liu Yuetang's heart. Her whole body went limp, two lines of tears slid down to her lips, and she collapsed to the ground.
Looking at those two tears, Xiao Heng's heart ached without warning, as if a heavy stone suddenly hit his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe.
For the first time, he couldn't control his fluctuating emotions.
Xiao Heng gritted his teeth and waved his hand calmly, "Take Concubine Xi away."
Looking at Liu Yuetang's dejected face, a few concubines couldn't help but feel a little sad.
Of course, they were not sad for Liu Yuetang, but for themselves.
Now that the emperor dotes on Concubine Yan so much, he believes whatever Concubine Yan says about who harmed her.
If any of them offends Concubine Yan in the future, the consequences will be disastrous.
If Concubine Xi had not made great contributions in saving the emperor, she would have been demoted to a commoner long ago.
Thinking of this, even Mingpin, who was always bold and arrogant, couldn't help but look sad.
Concubine Yu suppressed her anger all the way to Yiyuan Palace, where it finally erupted.
She smashed to pieces all the porcelain teacups in the hall that she could get her hands on.
"Bitch! This bitch actually wants to kill me!"
Concubine Yu was so angry that she almost went crazy and pushed over the pearwood chair in front of her out of control.
"Your Majesty, calm down!"
In the huge hall, only Ruolan was by her side.
She covered the back of her hand that was scratched by the porcelain shards and comforted her, "Your Majesty, someone like Concubine Yan is not worth your anger. Be careful not to hurt yourself."
Concubine Yu's eyes widened with rage, practically spitting fire, the veins on her forehead bulging fiercely: "I'm afraid that bitch entered the palace with the intention of replacing me!"
"She's really good at pretending!"
How could Concubine Yu not understand at this point?
If Situ Nanzhi really shared the same mind as me, she wouldn't have questioned me in Jinyuan Palace just now.
She clearly wanted to take the opportunity to get rid of herself.
If she gives birth to a child, she will be able to enjoy the position of Queen Mother alone!
Ruolan's lips trembled with anxiety. "Your Majesty, if Concubine Ruoyan has been pretending since she entered the palace, then she...she must be very scheming."
Concubine Yu snorted coldly, her eyes flashing with anger: "I can't just sit there and wait for death. If she is unkind, don't blame me for being unjust!"
Jade Concubine's gaze was like a cold blade unsheathed, and she drew the word "kill" in the air in her mind.
If she doesn't take action now, she will be the one to die.
Today, Liu Yuetang could be demoted and placed under house arrest because of a word from Situ Nanzhi.
Then one day she might be banished to the cold palace because of Situ Nanzhi's words.
She can't be the second Xi Yunu.
That night, the moonlight flickered among the dark clouds.
Liu Yuetang sat in front of the window and enjoyed the cool breeze.
Wan Qiu poured tea and brought it up. "There's bound to be a bloody storm outside. The fact that my young master is now confined to Jinxiu Pavilion and guarded by guards is not a bad thing."
"Now I understand why the young lady rushed forward even though she knew it would bring disaster upon herself."
Liu Yuetang picked up the green lotus teacup, and a thin mist wrapped around her face with a faint smile.
"It's more than that."
Wan Qiu smiled faintly: "This servant knows that the young lady also wants to win the emperor's pity."
Liu Yuetang took a sip of tea with a half-smile, then looked up at Wanqiu: "Wanqiu, do you think the emperor prefers someone who holds an umbrella for him, or someone who gets wet in the rain with him?"
Wan Qiu thought for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty is already an emperor, so he naturally does not need a more powerful woman. I think Your Majesty would need someone to accompany him in the rain."
"That's right." Liu Yuetang stroked the smooth and delicate teacup.
"If I want to stand high, I can't just seek the emperor's pity."
She also wanted Xiao Heng to know that although she, Liu Yuetang, was just a weak woman, when necessary, she could turn into an umbrella to help him block the rain from his head.
He is also someone who is willing to accompany him in the rain no matter when and where, no matter the wind or rain.
Only in this way can you enter the emperor's heart and become an indelible existence.
Nature is just a special existence.
She would never ask for the emperor's heart.
A figure flashed outside the window, and when Liu Yuetang saw the man's face clearly, he had already stepped into the inner hall.
Liu Yuetang turned her head and met a pair of deep and affectionate eyes.
Xiao Heng's features were cold and hard as he walked towards Liu Yuetang step by step.
There was anger and emotion in his eyes, but more of it was heartache.
"Why do you have to make a decision on your own? Do I agree?"
Liu Yuetang met his gaze directly and said, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten? You said earlier that you would administer a strong dose of medicine. Now, Concubine Yan and Concubine Yu will surely become enemies and will be irreconcilable."
Xiao Heng felt as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping his heart, and he couldn't breathe. He cleared his throat.
"So you're going to throw yourself into this game, regardless of your own life?"
He was frowning inside, and there was already anger in his words.
"No." Liu Yuetang shook her head.
"I know that the Emperor will protect me. The Emperor will not bear to leave me..."
Before Liu Yuetang could finish her words, he hugged her tightly in his arms.
Xiao Heng rested his chin on her shoulder and said in a deep voice, "Since you know I can't bear to do it, don't do such dangerous things again."
"Even if all the evidence points to you, I still have a way to protect you."
Liu Yuetang pressed herself against his chest, raised her arms and wrapped them around his body, and said softly, "Before this happened, I had already predicted that Concubine Yu would escape this disaster. If I had defended myself, Concubine Yu would have only given me a minor punishment and a severe warning, which would have alerted the enemy."
"I don't want the Emperor to close the net in time for me."
"Only after the emperor has captured all those people in one fell swoop can he rest easy."
Xiao Heng felt mixed emotions as he listened to her words.
He tightened his embrace, rested his chin on her cheek, and gently stroked it: "It is my fortune to have Miaomiao like this."
"I will never let Miaomiao suffer any injustice again."
At this moment, Xiao Heng's eyes were as sharp as torches, and his words were filled with unquestionable determination.
He let go of Liu Yuetang and took out a bright yellow imperial edict from his arms.
Liu Yuetang's eyes flashed with light, and she looked at Xiao Heng in confusion: "Your Majesty, is this an imperial decree?"
Xiao Heng nodded slightly and handed the imperial edict to Liu Yuetang.
"I give you this blank imperial edict. If you have any wish in the future, take it out and I will issue an edict to grant you your wish."
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