Chapter 147: Posthumously Conferred the Title of Consort Huilin
"This matter concerns the concubines and the royal heirs. I must also give an explanation to the Situ family. If you, Concubine Yu, are wrongly accused, you will naturally be acquitted, and I will also compensate you well."
Yu Fei slumped on the ground, looking at Xiao Heng with bloodshot eyes.
His eyes were so cold and terrifying, so unfamiliar, as if he wanted to drown himself in an ice cellar, freezing him to the bone.
Concubine Yu rolled her heavy throat and said, "Your Majesty, do you not trust me at all?"
Xiao Heng was very impatient. He looked at her with disgust and waved his hand: "Take Yu Fei away!"
Concubine Yu stared at Xiao Heng and let the guards drag her out.
Her heartbroken eyes gradually turned into despair, and in the end, only resentment and hatred remained.
As the hot tears fell, Yu Fei bit her trembling lips.
Xiao Heng, so what even if they find out it was me who did it!
You dare not kill me!
My father would do anything to protect his only daughter.
In the sixth year of Jingyuan, Concubine Situ died at the age of seventeen.
The emperor was deeply saddened and stopped attending court for three days.
Situ Nanzhi was posthumously conferred the title of Consort Huilin and buried with the funeral rites of a noble concubine. The emperor also wrote a mourning poem in his own handwriting to express his long-lasting remembrance.
All the concubines in the six palaces were envious, but they were more happy and relieved, relieved that the person whom the emperor held dearest in his heart had finally died.
In the few days after Concubine Huilin left, the palace was unusually quiet, and no one dared to anger the emperor at this time.
Even the concubines who always dressed flamboyantly wore light-colored clothes when they went to pay their respects at the Weiyang Palace.
All the concubines lamented hypocritically.
Mingpin said: "What a beautiful woman with a tragic fate."
"Yes, Empress Huilin was unlucky after all. The poor royal heir in her belly was not born full-term and could not be saved." Lady Ye said naggingly.
The Queen sat upright on the Peony and Phoenix Chair, her expression solemn as she looked at everyone. "A full moon wanes, and overflowing water overflows. Concubine Huilin was murdered by jealousy because of her exclusive favor. I hope that each of you here will understand the principle of caution at the beginning and the end, and the principle of peace when the Grain Full comes. If you are too greedy, you will become the next Concubine Huilin."
She scanned the faces of the concubines and said, "Of course, I don't want to see the next Jade Concubine."
The concubines nodded in agreement.
Concubine Chu raised her lips and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I and the others are all sensible and obedient people. We will not monopolize your grace."
Upon hearing this, Mingpin chuckled and rolled her eyes.
Concubine Chu was able to see the emperor so often because of the Second Prince. It was simply a fantasy to think that she could monopolize his favor.
However, only she would say such words.
As she thought about it, an idea suddenly occurred to her: "Empress, you just said that you don't want to see the next Jade Concubine. Could it be that everyone around Jade Concubine has confessed?"
The Queen nodded and said, "Early this morning, the Dali Temple presented all the crimes committed by Concubine Yu to the Emperor."
"All crimes? Are there also crimes that Concubine Yu committed in the past?" Ye Cairen asked in surprise.
She entered the palace last year. I remember that Jiang Cainv died at her hands when she entered the palace. According to the palace people, even more people died at the hands of Concubine Yu in the past.
"Yes." The Queen slowly picked up the teacup beside her. "As for what crimes they are, I believe you will know later."
When the Emperor wanted to send Concubine Yu to the Dali Temple for interrogation, the Empress knew that Concubine Yu would never return, and that the Ruan family would even be wiped out.
In the Qinzheng Hall.
Situ Zhou, who had lost his beloved daughter, entered the palace to meet the emperor.
The moment he stepped into the hall, Xiao Heng was stunned.
However, after just a few days, his hair had turned white and his steps had become slow and unsteady.
Xiao Heng had also heard that Situ Zhou loved his children very much, especially after Situ Nanzhi was born, he gave all his love to this daughter.
You're afraid it will melt if you hold it in your mouth, and you're afraid it will fall if you hold it in your hands.
Now seeing Situ Zhou, whose hair had turned white overnight, he believed it a little more.
Situ Zhou walked into the hall and was about to bow when Xiao Heng came down and supported him, saying, "Situ Qing, there's no need to be so polite."
Situ Zhou lifted his heavy and swollen eyelids, only to find that the emperor in front of him also looked tired, with red eyes.
Nowadays, it is said in and outside the palace that Concubine Huilin is quite favored by the emperor. Unfortunately, she is so beautiful but has a tragic fate. The current emperor is deeply saddened and has no interest in state affairs. He misses her so much that he becomes sick.
Seeing this, it was clear that the emperor was truly sincere towards his daughter.
He said in a hoarse voice: "Your Majesty, please take care of your health."
Xiao Heng took a deep breath and patted Situ Zhou's hand: "I will take care of my own body. But Situ Qing, Zhi'er is gone. You must take good care of yourself, otherwise Zhi'er will not rest in peace in heaven."
"I have already lost my beloved concubine, and I cannot lose you again."
Situ Zhou was deeply moved by what he heard, tears streaming down his face. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for treating my daughter so well. It's a pity that she has such a tragic fate..."
There was a trace of hatred in Xiao Heng's eyes: "Zhi'er was murdered by someone, Situ Qing, don't worry, I will definitely give you justice."
Situ Zhou was stunned and asked in surprise, "Have you found out what happened? Was it really done by Concubine Yu?"
After his daughter's death, he received news that Concubine Yu was suspected of murdering his daughter and was imprisoned in the Dali Temple.
He naturally didn't believe it at first, but the more he thought about it, the more suspicious he became.
Xiao Heng picked up the file on the table and handed it to Situ Zhou: "Situ Qing, take a look for yourself. This is what the Ruan family did!"
Situ Zhou took it with trembling hands, and read it attentively. The more he read, the gloomier his expression became.
It records in detail all the people involved in the incident, including how they framed Zhi'er and how she was bitten to death by snake venom.
What follows is a record of the vicious things Concubine Yu had done since entering the palace, including using musk to murder the royal heir and putting the blame on Xi Yu Nu.
His hands trembled violently with anger, and he was burning with rage. From above him came Xiao Heng's melancholy voice: "Zhi'er was so bright and charming when she was alive. She loved dressing up, but she died in such a tragic way. Every time I think of it, I feel heartbroken."
Xiao Heng met Situ Zhou's grief-stricken and heartbroken eyes and continued, "Situ Qing, you didn't see it. Zhi'er's face was completely disfigured when she died. The snake bites left no intact part. Her body was blue and her lower body was bleeding profusely. I dare not imagine... how much pain she was in when she was bitten by the snake."
"And there is Situ Qing's grandson, my heir to the throne..."
At this point, Xiao Heng's voice was choked with sobs.
Situ Zhou was filled with grief and anger, his teeth were chattering, and his eyes were red like a bloodthirsty wolf.
He slumped to his knees and said, "Your Majesty, I beg you to severely punish Concubine Yu and her followers, and avenge my daughter and the heir!"
After saying this, he kowtowed heavily.
Xiao Heng quickly helped him up, his eyes resolute and cold: "Don't worry, Situ Qing, I will make Concubine Yu pay a heavy price to comfort her soul in heaven."
He paused, then said helplessly, "If it weren't for Ruan Fei's contributions to the country, I would have to punish his entire clan to vent my anger."
But how could Situ Zhou give up just like that!
How could simply killing Concubine Yu relieve the hatred in his heart?
He was determined to drag the entire Ruan family down with him and bury his daughter with her.
Who made them plot against me and force my daughter into the palace? Now she has become a wronged soul in the palace.
Poor daughter of hers!
She is only seventeen years old.
Thinking of this, Situ Zhou felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife.
Why did he hate himself for wanting power and why did he send his own daughter into the palace?
He took a deep breath and said in a loud voice, "Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
"I hope Your Majesty will forgive me for my crime of harboring this person. I will swear to be loyal to Your Majesty until death, and I will never have second thoughts!"
After saying that, he slammed his head heavily on the golden bricks in the hall, and blood immediately oozed out of his skin.
Xiao Heng's deep eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of his mouth curled up into an arc that showed he had achieved his goal.
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