Chapter 126: Dumb Loss
Chu Liuzheng has never had any tacit understanding with someone who eavesdrops on him, but he is very good at adding fuel to the fire.
[I think it's not Concubine Du's fault. In this cold palace, emotions need to be placed somewhere, right? Who can resist the charm of a gentle, considerate, empathetic, beautiful, and caring sister?]
If the tyrant could be more even-handed, allowing all the ladies in the harem to hang around him, or providing them with some beneficial entertainment, where would Concubine Du have the opportunity to display her charm?
[Well, the assessment is complete. Everything is the tyrant's fault!]
Blame me???
The veins on Xiao Jingfan's forehead popped twice, and he clenched the Bodhi beads tightly in anger.
I was cuckolded... uh, is it considered cuckolding between women?
Everyone in the hall felt that the emperor's expression was ugly and a little weird, and his eyes were looking at the door, as if he wanted to cut someone into pieces.
Concubine Xiao felt that Emperor Shunguang was just waiting for Concubine Rong to come over so that he could vent his anger on Concubine Yun's behalf. She couldn't help but bite the inside of her lip, feeling indignant.
His Majesty was so angry because of Bitch Xu's miscarriage, but he was coaxed back into peace with just a few words from Bitch Xu!
You've forgotten the evil things that bitch Xu did so quickly. Where's your brain, Your Majesty?!
Xiao Jingfan's ears felt hot and he felt like someone was scolding him.
Oh, it’s not a feeling, that damn woman has been cursing him in her heart.
Humph! Sooner or later, one day or another! Just wait for me!!
Chu Liuzheng was not a wooden man, and he could feel that the atmosphere in the hall was becoming increasingly tense.
The only possible reason for this situation was... She tilted her head slightly and glanced at where the emperor was sitting.
[Wow, the tyrant's expression could be cosplaying as Justice Bao's dark face. Is he sympathizing with Concubine Yun, who's faking a miscarriage, or with the fake doll? Or maybe both? Ugh, why am I suddenly feeling sympathetic towards the clueless tyrant?]
Xiao Jingfan, who was forced to know everything: "..."
I am mad at you!!
It's you! It's you! You are the culprit!
[Tsk tsk, this tyrant's fierce face, hanging on the door will definitely ward off evil! In this state, wait for Concubine Rong to come...]
Chu Liuzheng was halfway through his thoughts when he suddenly heard a palace servant singing, "Empress Rong has arrived!"
Hearing this message, Xiao Jingfan actually felt strangely relieved.
Listen to what that damn woman says next, one of them must die tonight.
Unfortunately, his ears were quiet for a moment before Chu Liuzheng's inner voice rang out again. Xiao Jingfan's body suddenly tensed up, and only relaxed after he heard the content clearly.
[Wow, a beauty is a beauty. Her makeup is so beautiful tonight. She's got that 'I'm the most beautiful woman in the world' vibe to her.]
Chu Liuzheng looked at the beautiful woman in palace dress who was gradually approaching. Her already picturesque eyebrows and eyes were made even more attractive after being carefully painted.
[It's a pity that she's a bit vicious. The femme fatale and all that stuff, the text version is so exciting, but how realistic is that... Tsk! I don't want to run into another one like that in my lifetime.]
Chu Liuzheng turned her gaze back and when she lowered her head, she saw an intricate and gorgeous skirt winding over the threshold. The gems and patterns embroidered with gold and silver threads on it flashed in her eyes.
[Boo~ I'm equally jealous of every rich person who flaunts their wealth! I want to be a rich woman too!!]
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be well and safe." Concubine Rong walked into the hall holding Xianglu's hand, bowed gracefully towards Xiao Jingfan, her voice so soft that it could drip water.
"Stand up." Xiao Jingfan's face looked bad and his voice was cold.
Hearing these two harsh words, Concubine Rong's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she thought to herself, could it be that His Majesty really believed the slander against her by Concubine Yun and her servant?
As she was thinking, she saw Chunlian holding out a jade cup from behind the screen. It was the one she had brought, with a few sour apricots on it.
Xiao Jingfan stared at her, twisting his bodhi beads as he spoke, "The imperial physician found saffron in the sour apricots you sent. How do you explain why Concubine Yun had a miscarriage?"
Everyone was slightly surprised when they heard this. They thought that His Majesty would be so angry that he would directly punish Concubine Rong, but he actually gave Concubine Rong a chance to defend herself?
Chun Zhaoyi clenched her hands, feeling a little disappointed.
——Even if Your Majesty punishes Concubine Rong, it doesn’t mean anything. Aren’t you still willing to show favoritism now?
"I am innocent." Concubine Rong knelt down. "I have absolutely no intention of harming Concubine Yun. Your Majesty, think about this: if I truly wanted to harm Concubine Yun's unborn child, would I be so foolish as to put saffron in the food I brought? Someone must have framed me. Your Majesty, please investigate."
[This could be considered an overt conspiracy, right? Anyone could see there was something fishy going on. It's true that the sour apricots sent by Concubine Rong were laced with saffron powder, and it's also true that Concubine Yun suffered a miscarriage after eating the sour apricots. Isn't Concubine Yun's plan just to make Concubine Rong swallow this loss?]
"I believe you." Xiao Jingfan looked at the beauty kneeling on the ground. "You said the saffron in the sour apricots was not yours. Do you have any witnesses or suspects?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Rong felt sweet in her heart, knowing that His Majesty was still on her side.
She was about to answer when Concubine Yun suddenly asked two palace maids to help her walk out from behind the screen.
"Your Majesty, I did something wrong before. Concubine Rong must be resentful of me, so she killed me like this. Our prince..."
Before he could finish his words, tears were already rolling down his cheeks.
There was no trace of blood on Yun Fei's face, and her legs and feet were weak and powerless. She covered her lower abdomen and sobbed inconsolably. Her body was shaky, as if she would faint at the next moment.
[Wow, Concubine Yun's acting is even more genuine than the princess's. She timed it perfectly to both garner sympathy and highlight Concubine Rong's motives for harming her. She nearly disfigured Concubine Rong before, and now Concubine Rong caused her miscarriage. It's tit-for-tat, no problem!]
[Come on, place your bets. Will the tyrant choose the stunningly beautiful femme fatale or the miserable, broken little white flower who just had a miscarriage?]
Xiao Jingfan: "..."
He raised his hand and pinched his brow, suppressing the urge to chase someone away before saying to Concubine Yun: "I will investigate this matter myself, you can just go back and lie down in peace."
"I won't leave. I... I want to see with my own eyes... that Your Majesty avenges... our prince..." Concubine Yun couldn't stand and leaned weakly on Chunlian, her eyes half closed and tears welling up in them.
Seeing such a pitiful appearance, many people felt sympathy.
Shu Fei, having given birth herself, could not help but plead for Yun Fei: "Your Majesty, Yun Fei is worried and worried. Even if she goes back to lie down, she won't be able to rest peacefully. Why not stay and watch over her?"
Concubine Chun and Concubine Shen also joined in.
Only then did Xiao Jingfan relax and ordered someone to help Concubine Yun sit down.
Concubine Xiao had no intention of watching Concubine Yun's performance at the moment. She glanced at the palace servants who were searching from time to time, feeling uneasy.
"Sister Xiao, are you feeling unwell?" Concubine Chen noticed that the person next to her looked unhappy and spoke with concern.
Concubine Xiao shook her head and said nothing.
Concubine Chen felt bored after being ignored, so she turned her attention back to Concubine Rong in the center.
At this moment, the gorgeous beauty in palace dress was kneeling upright with her brows lowered, pleading with the emperor.
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