Chapter 219 The Legend of Zhen Huan, Guarjia Wenyuan 18
Recalling the rumors that Consort Wan's pregnancy was not at its expected stage, the Emperor began to wonder if the child in Consort Wan's belly was his.
But he is the emperor, and Consort Wan should not be so bold. She cares about her family very much, so how could she commit such a serious crime that would implicate them?
Having convinced himself, the emperor stopped thinking about it.
Regarding Cui Jinxi and Su Peisheng's matter, the Emperor ultimately adopted Guarjia Wenyuan's suggestion and released the two of them from the palace.
But what the emperor didn't know was that no sooner had they left the palace than they were arrested by the empress's men.
Before the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, Guarjia Wenyuan gave birth to twins, the seventh prince Hongjing and the eighth prince Hongmin. She was promoted to Consort Jin and granted the power to assist in managing the six palaces.
On the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, Consort Wan was startled by a wild cat on her way back to the palace and gave birth to twin daughters, the fourth princess Lingxi and the fifth princess Xuepo, prematurely. She was then promoted to Consort Wan.
(The drama says she was born prematurely at over eight months, but the timeline in the drama is wrong. The emperor went to Ganlu Temple on the second day of the second lunar month, so let's assume he went in December.)
When Zhen Yurao went to the palace to visit Consort Wan, she happened to be encountered by Consort Duan. Consort Duan privately told her that Zhen Yurao resembled Empress Chun Yuan more than she did.
From then on, Consort Wan never allowed Zhen Yurao to enter the palace again.
Consort Duan certainly didn't mean any harm; she just didn't want Zhen Yurao to become a concubine in the palace, thus hindering her plans.
Jingren Palace —
"Your Majesty, I must accuse Consort Wan of defiling the inner palace; her crime is unforgivable."
The same words were uttered, but the one who reported it was Consort An.
Consort An did not want to get involved in this matter, but the Empress found out that she had used the aphrodisiac on the Emperor.
If she didn't expose Consort Wan, she was destined to die; if she did, there was still a glimmer of hope. This was the only thing she could do.
"Palace rules are strict; Consort An cannot speak nonsense." The Empress feigned anger, as if she knew nothing about the matter.
"I have evidence and witnesses to prove that what I have said is true," Consort An said firmly.
The Empress asked, "Since you say that Consort Wan is having an affair, then who is the lover?"
"Prince Guo".
"Your Majesty, I remember that Consort Wan was sent to Lingyun Peak after falling ill while practicing at Ganlu Temple. Lingyun Peak is near Qingliang Terrace, the residence of Prince Guo."
Guarjia Wenyuan's expression hardened slightly as she said, "Many people know about this matter, so after Consort An mentioned Prince Guo, everyone remembered it."
Consort Jing added, "Yes, Prince Guo's Qingliang Terrace was built to make it easier for him to visit Consort Shu, who was practicing her cultivation at Lingyun Peak."
Consort Ning said sternly, "To suspect that Prince Guo and Consort Wan have an affair based on this alone is simply absurd."
"It seems that Consort Ning has forgotten that I said there are also witnesses and physical evidence."
Consort An smiled at Noble Lady Ning, "Noble Lady Ning is so concerned about Prince Guo, could it be that you are still thinking about the life-saving grace you received at the Yuanmingyuan?"
The Empress secretly investigated the matter of Consort Wan's premature birth caused by being startled by a stray cat and found that it was done by Consort Ning.
Then, remembering the birth control pills, I looked up her past at the Yuanmingyuan and learned about her affair with Prince Guo.
"As the saying goes, 'A life-saving grace is repaid with one's own body.' Could it be that Consort Ning has taken a liking to Prince Guo?"
After Kang Changzai finished speaking, she noticed the displeased look from the Empress at the head of the table, gave an embarrassed smile, and shrank back into her seat.
"Of course not." Consort Ning retorted coldly. She knew she couldn't admit it, otherwise it would implicate the prince.
"Alright." The Empress interrupted everyone and turned to Jianqiu, instructing her, "Jianqiu, go and invite the Emperor."
If it involves princes or members of the imperial family, the emperor must be invited.
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