Chapter 453 Right and Wrong
She neither saluted nor stood up, her arrogant attitude causing both Concubine Shu and Concubine Chun to frown. However, they were more composed than Concubine Xie, and seeing Chu Liuzheng's confidence, several thoughts crossed their minds.
Concubine Shu ordered people to carry the injured palace maid out of Yihe Palace, and found a place to sit down with Concubine Chun. She also invited Concubine Yu and her servant to come in to listen to what Chu Liuzheng had to say.
"The three of them, under the orders of Concubine Xie, have been gossiping behind the rockery. Their nonsense has infuriated my mother to the point of causing her old illness to relapse. She hasn't woken up yet." Chu Liuzheng pointed at the three palace maids who were crying uncontrollably. "I'm here to seek justice. Is that fair enough?"
Xie Jieyu said aggrievedly, "You're not seeking justice at all, you're clearly here to assault me. I've never seen these three people before, so who knows where you found them to deliberately frame me!"
Chu Liuzheng snorted coldly: "Whether it is a frame-up or not, you know best."
Xie Jieyu was about to retort, but was stopped by Chun Zhaoyi. She looked at Chu Liuzheng, her eyebrows slightly furrowed.
"Ms. Chu, even if His Majesty favors you, you cannot do whatever you want in the harem. Concubine Xie was personally appointed by His Majesty as a third-rank concubine. You are now without rank or status. No matter what the reason, you should not commit treason and cause a disturbance in Yihe Palace, disturbing the peace of the entire palace."
"That's right." Concubine Shu also suppressed her usual gentle expression and spoke in a deep voice, "The palace has its own laws. Harem affairs should be decided by the Empress. You are not allowed to act recklessly. Even if the matter today was brought to His Majesty, you would not care. If you are a sensible person, you should go to Changchun Palace and apologize to the Empress."
[Tsk tsk, compared to these two, Concubine Xie is nothing but trash. She's putting blame on others and pulling the Empress's leg. These two work really well together.]
"You two ladies, please be patient," Chu Liuzheng waved his hand. "I have sent someone to invite His Majesty here. His Majesty will make the final decision on right and wrong."
What do you mean by a smug villain's face? Does it look like he holds his neck high, looks at people through his nose, and then smiles smugly?
Chu Liuzheng tried to adjust his expression, aiming to piss off Concubine Xie to death.
She could do whatever she wanted, whether it was cursing, swearing, or using dirty tricks in secret, she would just watch it for fun, but she couldn't do anything to her mother.
When Chu Liuzheng thought of Bai still lying in bed, he couldn't suppress his anger.
Her mother had always felt that she was in a difficult situation in the palace and was worried about her day and night. She had finally managed to coax her into a better state, but Concubine Xie actually caused this trouble for her. If she didn't fight back, who knows what would happen in the future.
She came here on purpose to make things worse. It would be best if the emperor stood on her side. If he stood on the opposite side, they would go their separate ways. She would immediately take her mother and younger sister out of the palace and find a beautiful place to live their own lives, and not get involved in all the affairs in the palace.
When they heard that the emperor was coming, everyone was shocked and had no idea what Liu Zheng was up to.
Logically speaking, Chu Liuzheng's men were about to tear down the Yihe Palace and beat Concubine Xie into such a miserable state. Even for the sake of the Empress Dowager and the Xie family, the Emperor should give an explanation and should not stand on Chu Liuzheng's side.
But Chu Liuzheng actually took the initiative to ask for help. Did he really think he was right, or had he become too proud of the emperor's favor these days?
Everyone was more inclined to the latter. Even Concubine Shu and Concubine Chun felt that even if the emperor came, he would not allow Chu Liuzheng to do whatever he wanted in the harem.
The two looked at each other, and neither of them rushed to ask someone to arrest Chu Liuzheng. Instead, they decided to wait for the emperor or empress to come.
Xiao Jingfan was worried that Chu Liuzheng would suffer, so he rushed over as soon as he received the news. Empress Zhong also came, and the two of them happened to run into each other at the gate of Zhaoyang Palace.
Queen Zhong was about to salute, but Xiao Jingfan had already strode in, and even his back revealed a hint of urgency.
Queen Zhong was stunned for a moment, her eyes rolled slightly, and she followed in.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
Hearing this loud shout, everyone in the Yihe Hall stood up and knelt in greeting, "May Your Majesty be well and safe."
Chu Liuzheng didn't kneel, but only bowed, "May your majesty be well."
Everyone looked sideways, wondering if Chu thought she was the queen? She didn't even kneel!
At this moment, another loud shout was heard.
"The Queen has arrived!"
Empress Zhong came in almost at the same time as the emperor. Seeing that Chu Liuzheng didn't kneel, she pursed her lips quickly and secretly observed the emperor's reaction.
As usual, Xiao Jingfan walked over, held Chu Liuzheng's hand, and led him up. Then he said to everyone, "Stand up."
Everyone stood up and bowed to the Queen, saying, "Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen."
Queen Zhong did not ask everyone to stand up in time, not because she was deliberately trying to act like a queen, but simply because she wanted to distract Chu Liuzheng.
Among all the women in the hall, only Chu Liuzheng did not salute her.
Not only did she not bow, she also acted as if she didn't see her as the queen, and she was arguing with the emperor like a pair of lovers who had a quarrel.
Such thoughts flashed through her mind, and Queen Zhong almost thought she was sick. Could the cold-hearted emperor really fall in love with a woman?
She unconsciously clenched her hands, and her voice seemed a little stiff: "Everyone get up."
Everyone stood up.
"Your Majesty, please help me!" Concubine Xie finally found someone to complain to. She cried and threw herself at Xiao Jingfan's feet, raising her tear-stained face, tears streaming down her face. The swelling on her forehead hadn't been treated, and it was getting even more frightening.
Xiao Jingfan was slightly surprised and looked at Chu Liuzheng sideways. Did you hit him?
"Am I such a violent person? I didn't move a finger. She must have bumped into me herself, right?"
Chu Liuzheng wanted to explain, but after thinking about it, he realized that Xie Jieyu's collision with the chair was indeed related to him. So he nodded to the emperor: Yes, it was me who hit her.
Xiao Jingfan: "..."
Xie Jieyu couldn't see the exchange of glances between the two. She wiped her tears and complained, "Your Majesty, look at my face. It was all beaten by that bitch. She brought people into my palace and beat everyone without explanation. I tried to reason with her, but not only did she not listen, she also beat me up..."
"Aren't you just making this up?" Concubine Yu, who had been quietly watching the incident with her maid, suddenly spoke up and said to the emperor, "Your Majesty, I saw it with my own eyes. Concubine Xie was injured by herself. This Chu... Chu... Chu has nothing to do with it."
Mianmian covered her face. She had just told her princess this person's name, so how could the princess forget it again?
Xie Jieyu: "..."
If I ask you, just speak up!
Seeing her face turn pale and blue, Chu Liuzheng curled his lips secretly.
[Did anyone come up and start shouting about killing and arresting people and taking them to the Ministry of Punishment? It's only because my people are powerful, otherwise they would have been arrested long ago.]
It was true that she came here to pick a fight today, but she really didn't intend to hit anyone at first.
Civilized people believe in using courtesy before force. It is inappropriate to start fighting right away.
But who made the people in Yihedian so rude? Not only did they speak rudely, but they also deliberately splashed water on her and added something to the water. How could she not fight back?
After a few fights, a fight ensued, and as the fight went on... it became like this.
(End of this chapter)
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