Chapter 392 Yixiu 70
When the emperor came out, his face was obviously not good, especially after looking at Concubine Qi. It seemed that Concubine Ke had told the emperor what happened today, but I didn't know how she said it.
"Noble Ke had a miscarriage today. What do you two have to say?"
The emperor did not take the initiative to attack. Instead, he sat at the top and asked a question, as if he wanted to hear their response first.
Concubine Qi was about to explain, but Concubine Zhen was quicker than her: "I also find it strange. My sister Ke and I were going the same way, so naturally we came back together. But we ran into Concubine Qi in the Imperial Garden. She pulled us aside and talked for a long time."
"I just went to stroll around the Imperial Garden when I had nothing to do, and happened to meet you and chat for a while." Concubine Qi raised her voice quickly, and her sharp voice hurt people's ears. The emperor's brows were visibly furrowed.
Nian Shilan flicked her handkerchief to cover her lips and smiled slightly: "Yes, sister said it was just a casual chat, so don't be impatient."
"Let's get down to business."
The Queen spoke, and the two of them reluctantly stopped talking. This time, Concubine Qi was quicker, taking two steps forward and saying with a smile, "Your Majesty, I really didn't push her. She fell on her own in the pavilion. It had nothing to do with me."
What does it mean to confess without being asked? Now even the Lord cannot save her.
Concubine Zhen on the side couldn't help it, and hurriedly lowered her head, pretending to wipe the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, as if she was sad for poor Concubine Ke.
The emperor, who was sitting at the top of the table, folded his hands around Shibazi's and paused. Then he spoke with genuine doubt: "Did I ever say it was you who pushed me?"
"...No, Your Majesty is wise and knows that I am wronged!"
Concubine Qi's face immediately brightened up. She thought that the emperor wanted to protect her, so she stood up straight with some pride, and felt a little happy in her heart.
The emperor no longer wanted to talk to her, so he simply turned his head and looked at Nian Shilan: "Princess Zhen, you speak."
"Yes, Concubine Ke and I ran into Empress Qi in the Imperial Garden and were invited to the Wanchun Pavilion. We were just chatting about clothes and jewelry at first, but I don't know what we said wrongly, which made Concubine Qi angry. Concubine Ke and I apologized, but it was no use. It was because I have a straightforward personality and couldn't help but say a few words to her. Unexpectedly, Concubine Qi wanted to make her kneel down as punishment. Concubine Ke argued with us, and the result was..."
Nian Shilan shook her head and said, "Poor Concubine Ke didn't even know the good news of her pregnancy, and she had a miscarriage. Even if we are at fault, what is the fault of the heir to the throne?"
"You're lying! It was clearly you who provoked me first, so I only punished you slightly."
Concubine Qi glared at Concubine Zhen, secretly hating her for pretending to deceive the emperor. Then she saw the emperor at the top and asked, "Then tell me, how did Concubine Zhen and the others provoke you?"
"They... they... mock me!"
"Your Highness, Concubine Qi, you are making unfounded arguments. Besides applying rouge and powder, Concubine Ke and I only congratulated the Second Prince on his wedding. Your Highness, you are being sarcastic. I absolutely cannot accept that."
Zhenpin said with great righteousness, "The Emperor personally granted this marriage, and the Empress personally arranged it. This kind of happiness is beyond the reach of others. I really don't know how I could be sarcastic. Perhaps Concubine Ke and I made a mistake in saying something else. I would like to apologize to Concubine Qi again, but we really didn't mean it."
"Then you still spoke back... Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I was really confused and punished them, but I really didn't blame the noble lady, nor did I cause her to have a miscarriage, Your Majesty!"
"Everyone saw you, Concubine Qi, reaching out to pull Concubine Ke. If she hadn't been supported by a maid, how could she have fallen?"
"You're slandering me. I think it was you who pushed her, and you're blaming me! Or maybe she deliberately framed me!"
Yixiu slammed her teacup down on the table and sternly scolded, "Concubine Qi, be careful with your words! Can you just talk nonsense about the royal heir? No matter what, Concubine Ke is the one who suffered the most after losing her child. You should explain if you want. If there is no concrete evidence, don't make such irresponsible remarks. It's unbecoming."
"It's not the first or second time she's been acting inappropriately. The Queen and I have always been considerate of her because she gave birth to the Third Prince. We never imagined you would indulge her and develop such sinister thoughts."
The emperor took over the conversation, but his words were obviously more serious. In just three or four sentences, he was actually trying to convict Concubine Qi.
"Since this is the case, I can no longer indulge you. For Hongshi's sake, from today on, you must stay in Changchun Palace and not leave unless summoned."
"Your Majesty, you can't treat me like this, I..."
"I have been extremely generous to you. If it weren't for Hongshi's reputation, why would I keep you here? If you still have any sincerity towards your son, you should be grateful."
When Concubine Qi heard that the emperor's words mentioned Hongshi, she dared not say anything anymore and was taken away quietly and sent back to Changchun Palace.
Yixiu did not plead for her, but waited until Concubine Qi was taken away before she apologized to the emperor.
This is the disadvantage of being a queen. If something bloody really happens in the palace and the emperor is unhappy, she, as the queen, will have a share of responsibility.
But this matter was not a big deal. In the eyes of everyone, it was still regarded as an accident. The most serious thing was that Concubine Qi was stingy and narrow-minded, which caused Concubine Ke to suffer an unexpected disaster.
Even Yixiu couldn't figure it out at first, and when she asked people, they all gave similar answers, but fortunately she had her cheat.
A few dark shadows passed over the sky of the Forbidden City again. No one paid any attention to this familiar scene.
In the Yanxi Palace, Concubine Wu, who had gone to pay her respects to Concubine Zhen, retreated respectfully. When she returned to the room, she asked everyone to leave, leaving only Cuihe, whom she brought from home, to accompany her.
"Pfft, I really didn't expect Concubine Zhen to be so straightforward. I just mentioned to her how favored Concubine Ke was and said that it had nothing to do with her, and yet I got such a big surprise."
Wu Changzai sat on the bed, her voice still low. Only Cuihe could hear clearly when she was close. Seeing Wu Changzai so happy, she naturally picked out the good words that she wanted to hear: "My lady, you are very smart. That Zhenpin is obviously brave but not wise. After listening to my lady, how could she not do it?"
"Oh, she's not a pushover either. I helped her find a way to have an audience with the Emperor, and she regained her favor. She originally said she wanted to promote me so I could compete with Concubine Hua and Concubine Ke. But as soon as Concubine Hua got pregnant, she dropped me. If Concubine Ke gets pregnant too, I don't know how long I'll have to wait."
Wu Changzai looked at her East Side Palace, her once gentle features gradually becoming tainted with hostility. "If it weren't for that idiot Consort Qi... Oh, they thought they could just give birth to a prince and get promoted peacefully? Never mind! Sooner or later, I will pull them down one by one, and never dare to look down on me again."
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