Opportunity is fleeting!
Xiao Qin'er wanted to compensate him, and Liu Yi certainly didn't want to miss this rare opportunity.
He took the opportunity to blackmail someone.
Got a lot of private money.
He was certain that no one would tell the truth about what happened in Xingqing Palace.
It was impossible for Xiao Qin'er to really go to the palace to ask the Queen.
This means that Xiao Qin'er cannot possibly know the truth.
Being able to make her admit her mistake and get a generous compensation, for Liu Yi, today is not all bad.
Not only did I not win the fight and almost got disfigured, it was really frustrating.
But since Xiao Qin'er could admit her mistake, the beating was worth it.
Xiao Qin'er was concerned about how the palace would deal with Xiao Shu'er, and had no time to delve into what Liu Yi said.
Even if she knew the truth, she might still give Liu Yi compensation.
Sometimes men are like children and need to be coaxed.
…
The Intelligence Department and the Jinwu Guards went out to investigate openly and secretly, and finally figured out the matter.
No wonder Xiao Qin'er targeted Xiao Shu'er.
Xiao Shuer was indeed stupid this time and did something she shouldn't have done.
As the saying goes, too clever is half the skill.
When Lin Shuping brought people to the mansion to arrest someone, Xiao Shuer quickly came to her senses.
"I haven't seen him for a while, and no one knows where he went. I guess something must have happened to him. He might have confessed everything about me and him. I just didn't expect you to come so soon."
She is indeed a smart person.
"The Queen Dowager knew the consequences of this matter, so why did she still do such a wrong thing?" Lin Shuping sighed.
Xiao Shu'er smiled sadly, "My father-in-law is not a woman, how could he understand the thoughts of us women? When the late emperor passed away, I was less than thirty. I had to become a widow at such a young age, with a child and a mansion to look after. Outsiders looked at me and thought that I was well-dressed, well-fed, and of noble status, and that my life was worth it.
Little did they know, this mansion is like a prison to me. Because I am a widow, I have to abide by all the rules and regulations. I am not a nun, but it is better than being one. Life like this is really hard!
As she spoke, she burst into tears.
Lin Shuping shook his head. "That's no reason for the Empress to make a mistake. There are so many concubines, all of them are young, but none of them are like the Empress, who knows it's wrong but still does it."
Xiao Shu'er chuckled twice. "Do you think they don't want to? They feel the same loneliness as I do, with no one to talk to. Because they're widows, they don't even dare to wear bright red or green clothes. The reason they can abide by the rules and dare not make a single mistake is not because they don't want to, but because they're afraid of death! They're all cowards. I'm not a coward, I'm braver than them."
Lin Shuping said, "These days, only cowards live long. Your Majesty is indeed very courageous, and our family has to admit defeat. However, every action leaves a trace. Now that the truth has been revealed, does Your Majesty regret it?"
Xiao Shu'er smiled. "Recently, the palace has been peaceful, and I thought I was wrong. Perhaps he simply left the capital and wasn't apprehended. But it turns out that what you worry about comes true. You really can't rely on luck. You asked me if I regretted it. As early as the moment I took the first step, I anticipated this day. Life is so tiresome, and death would put an end to it all, and be a relief."
Lin Shuping said, "Your Majesty is unfaithful, so after death you cannot be buried in the imperial mausoleum. You must find another tomb for burial. Is Your Majesty aware of this?"
Xiao Shu'er sneered and said slowly, "I don't care to be buried beside the late emperor. The thought of being controlled by him in life and unable to escape his control in death makes me feel disgusted. I would rather be buried on a deserted hillside, alone, than be buried in the imperial mausoleum and be oppressed by him for eternity."
Lin Shuping frowned, "Your Majesty's words are inappropriate! This is extremely disrespectful to the late emperor!"
Xiao Shu'er raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I'm going to die anyway. Before I die, can't I tell you a few truths? I just hate the late emperor, I don't want to be buried in the imperial mausoleum, and I don't care about the status of concubine, so what?"
Lin Shuping sneered, "Your Majesty says she doesn't care about the status of a concubine, but she enjoys the treatment of a concubine as a matter of course. Everything you wear and wear is luxurious! What do you mean a widow can't wear red or green? I haven't seen that on Your Majesty."
Xiao Shu'er laughed. "Do you know why? It's precisely because I don't care about my status that I can wear whatever I want, red or green, instead of wearing old-fashioned dark clothes every day, which makes me look more than ten years older. I know that Eunuch Lin looks down on me and thinks I'm not a good wife and has tarnished the reputation of the late emperor. But I still have to say that I just want to live for myself. Is that wrong?"
"Whether it's right or wrong, the Queen has her own judgment in her heart, and we won't say anything."
Xiao Shu'er nodded. "You are right, Eunuch. The answer lies within me. I do not need the approval of others. Eunuch, you are here today. White silk, a dagger, or poison? No matter which one, I can accept it calmly."
Lin Shuping clapped his hands, and the eunuch brought over a tray.
There was a porcelain vase on the tray.
Lin Shuping pointed at the porcelain bottle and said, "Your Majesty personally bestowed poison upon the Empress Dowager. This is a great honor. This medicine will cause some pain, but relief will come quickly. Furthermore, it will prevent the body from decaying after death, preserving the Empress's beauty."
In addition, Your Majesty has granted the Concubine Dowager three days to sort out her household affairs and bid farewell to her family. After three days, our family will personally come to the residence to collect the Concubine Dowager's body. I hope the Concubine Dowager will not let His Majesty down, otherwise, no one can guarantee that your child will live in peace."
Xiao Shuer took the porcelain bottle containing the poison very decisively.
"Don't worry, eunuch. I won't make things difficult for you. In three days, I will definitely give you an explanation. Before I die, I have a small request. I don't know if I should tell you."
"Your Majesty, please speak."
"I want to choose the tomb myself, please agree, sir."
Lin Shuping shook his head. "We cannot agree to this. Your Majesty cannot be buried in the imperial mausoleum after her death. The specific burial location is not up to Her Majesty. The Minister of the Imperial Household will arrange Her Majesty's funeral and select a tomb for her burial."
Xiao Shu'er sighed, "It's so frustrating! Marrying into the royal family means not only can you not make decisions while you're alive, but you also can't make decisions after you die. Sigh... Then I have another request. Can I watch him die with my own eyes?"
The "he" she was referring to was naturally the man who was arrested, her lover.
Lin Shuping still shook his head, "This man has been escorted to the Jinwu Guards and will be executed tonight!"
"What punishment?"
"Castration, then beating to death with clubs."
Hahaha……
Upon hearing this, Xiao Shu'er couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"It turned out to be castration!"
Castration is castration.
They had to be castrated first and then executed.
It’s worthy of being a royal family.
The killings were all done with style and characteristics.
"I'm just a widow, why would you do this?"
"Your Majesty is the late emperor's woman. No man is allowed to touch her." Lin Shuping said seriously.
Xiao Shu'er chuckled coldly, "This dynasty has always encouraged widows to remarry. Only within the imperial family, the situation remains the same as it was thousands of years ago. Well, well, I am powerless and cannot change the imperial family's rules on my own. Eunuch, please go back. For the next three days, I will cherish you and properly handle household affairs."
Lin Shuping nodded, left the guarding nanny and the eunuch behind, and left with the rest of the people.
"Come, prepare some hot water. I need to burn incense and take a bath!"
If I die, I want to die cleanly.
She will definitely cherish these three days.
…
When Xiao Qin'er learned that Xiao Shu'er was going to be sentenced to death, there was only one day left for Xiao Shu'er.
"Your Majesty truly cannot tolerate this matter, and he has indeed granted death."
Liu Yi stared at himself in the mirror, observing the changes in the wound.
He complained, "She's almost dead. Finally, it's what you wanted."
Xiao Qin'er was furious. "I did all this for you and for this family. From your tone, you seem to feel sorry for her! Don't forget, she was the one who cheated on me. It was her own fault. If she hadn't cheated on me, I wouldn't have been able to hold her accountable."
Liu Yi sighed, "Don't forget, you and she are sisters from the same mother! How do you feel about personally sending your sister to the guillotine? My brother and I, both members of the royal family, have never thought of such a cruel act. And you... are the most vicious woman."
"Shut up! Anyone can blame me, but you have no right to do so. If it weren't for you, for this family, and for the children, I wouldn't have made the decision to send my own sister to the guillotine. You ask me how I feel? I tell you, you have no right to ask! You are a coward, a coward! If you could only shoulder the burden of this family, why would I become a villain? Who doesn't want to live a clean life and never get involved in human life? It's you who forced me to be so cruel and become a vicious woman! All this is because of you."
Xiao Qin'er broke down and cried.
I should feel happy that my long-cherished wish has finally come true.
But when the time came, she was not happy at all.
She is in great pain!
She felt pathetic and lamentable for herself.
How did it come to this?
She was not such a vicious woman, especially since the other party was her own sister.
"Do you regret it? But it's too late!"
Xiao Qin'er wiped her tears and angrily scolded Liu Yi, "I don't regret it, not even a little bit."
"Then why are you crying?"
"I'm crying for myself! I feel so worthless! I feel so sad for myself. For a man like you, I turned against my own sister. It's not worth it to come to this day. Because you never cared. No matter how much I did for you, you never took it to heart."
Xiao Qin'er kicked over the small stool and walked out the door.
Liu Yi called out to her, "Where are you going?"
Xiao Qin'er pointed at her heart and said, "I am indeed a vicious woman, but I also have a conscience. I want to see her off to the end. As for you, go to hell! You coward!"
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