Chapter 384 The Palace is in Danger
At this time, no one cared about Concubine Nian who was lying on the ground in a very disheveled state.
The Queen Mother was invited by Concubine De. Now that something like this had happened, Feng Xuanming naturally wanted to hold Concubine De responsible: "Concubine De, what on earth is going on?"
Concubine De hurriedly shook her head: "Your Majesty, I don't know what happened. Did the Queen Mother suddenly fall ill? That's why she is like this..."
Feng Zhuohua interrupted Concubine De and said, "Father, we just need to find someone to perform an autopsy on the Empress Dowager, and we will know whether the Empress Dowager was invited here before she got into trouble."
Defei was silent for a moment. Feng Xuanming shouted angrily, "Defei, did you kill the Queen Mother? If you don't tell the truth, you will be buried with the Queen Mother!"
Concubine De knelt on the ground with a thud: "Your Majesty, when I invited the Queen Mother early in the morning, she had already gone. But today is your birthday, and the Queen Mother must attend. I have no choice but to do so."
Feng Xuanming immediately threw the teacup at Concubine De: "You are simply ridiculous! The Queen Mother is my wife, and your action is an insult to her and me."
"Your Majesty, I swear to you that I have never harmed the Queen Mother."
Whether it was Concubine Nian or Concubine De, because of these two people, he made a fool of himself on his birthday. Feng Xuanming was furious: "Concubine De was disrespectful to the Queen Mother's body, so I demoted her to a concubine. Continue to investigate the cause of the Queen Mother's death. If it is related to Concubine De, I will give her a cup of poisoned wine."
As soon as these words came out, Concubine De immediately panicked: "Your Majesty, I have served you for many years. I have worked hard even if I have not done anything. You can't treat me like this..."
Feng Jikai, who had been silent all the time, limped to Feng Xuanming, knelt down, and pleaded with Concubine De: "Father, Concubine Li did not want to spoil your fun, so she did such a foolish thing. Please forgive Concubine Li this time."
Feng Xuanming looked at Feng Jikai. He had always felt guilty towards his son. When he fell off his horse, Feng Xuanming knew there was something behind it, but for the sake of stability in the former dynasty and the harem, he pretended to know nothing.
Seeing the Second Prince, who was once full of vigor and vitality, gradually becoming gloomy and decadent, how could Feng Xuanming not feel guilty?
So when Feng Jikai pleaded for Concubine De, Feng Xuanming hesitated.
Yi Qingchen glanced at Concubine De and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine De is indeed pitiful. Please let her go this time. Besides, the Queen Mother is very kind-hearted. If there is a spirit in heaven, she should not blame Concubine De for her offensive behavior."
The Queen Mother has a kind heart towards Feng Xuanming, but what can her son Feng Xuanming do for her?
Bai Peng stood up at this time and said, "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother is most concerned about you at this moment, and she originally wanted to celebrate your birthday. Although the Queen Mother did not live to see your birthday, I believe she has no complaints about celebrating your birthday in this way."
Everyone talked about how good the Queen Mother was to Feng Xuanming, so Feng Xuanming couldn't treat Concubine De lightly.
"If I hadn't remembered Concubine De's dedication over the years, her crime of desecrating the Queen Mother's body would have been enough to punish all of her clan." Feng Xuanming looked at Feng Jikai, "You are my son. No matter what Concubine De did, your identity will never change."
Since he felt guilty towards Feng Jikai, Feng Xuanming could only guarantee his wealth and glory for the rest of his life. As for Concubine De, if he didn't punish her today, how would the people of Xixia view him as a king in the future?
Feng Jikai did not beg Concubine De again. Seeing that Concubine De wanted to say something else, he pulled Concubine Li's sleeve and said, "Concubine Li, your father is the most filial. You did something wrong this time, so you should be punished."
Defei heard the hidden meaning in Feng Jikai's words. With so many people present that day, Feng Xuanming would never let her go easily for the sake of his reputation as a filial son.
As long as her life is saved, she still has a chance.
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