Emperor Xuande's face changed drastically when he heard this. He suddenly stood up and walked outside without saying a word.
The virtuous concubine and the prince sitting below looked at each other, then stood up and followed.
Seeing this, the others also stood up.
Su Zhilan felt uneasy, as this was obviously a trap set for Song Hongshen.
If it is true as the messenger said, that Song Hongshen and Empress Chen Fei were in Guangling Palace, coupled with that portrait, then Song Hongshen's crime of causing chaos in the harem would be confirmed.
Song Wanwan recognized the purse, and seeing Su Zhilan's pale face and frightened expression, she guessed something in her mind.
She took Su Zhilan's hand and comforted her, "My third brother is not that easy to be tricked. Let's go and take a look."
On the way to Guangling Palace, many people glanced at Song Zan from time to time.
Even if the other party in today's incident is the illegitimate son of the Song family or a prince of a different surname, I'm afraid it will be difficult to resolve it peacefully.
Given how much the Emperor dotes on Concubine Chen, he will definitely not let Song Hongshen go, and even the Song family will be greatly affected.
Shen Zhixiu walked up to Song Zan and whispered, "Don't worry, Lord. Hong Shen can't be easily tricked. Even if it really comes to that..."
He wanted to say that even if it really came to that, he would do his best to deal with it and save Song Hongshen.
But before he could finish, he heard Song Zan snort and say, "Even if it really comes to that, I can save his life."
"These people...are going too far."
Song Zan's tone was cold and he exuded a chill from his whole body.
Shen Zhixiu looked at Song Zan in surprise, feeling that there was something he was relying on in his words.
But this is not the time to ask too many questions, we can only take it one step at a time.
Outside Guangling Palace, Hu Lu stepped forward and pushed open the palace gate, and Emperor Xuande walked in.
Following behind were the people who were attending the Chrysanthemum Banquet today.
After entering, Emperor Xuande winked at Hu Lu, signaling him to take people to search.
Things that could make the emperor furious would make the servants act very cautiously, fearing that they would be affected.
Hu Lu agreed cautiously and prepared to take people to check it out.
But before he turned around, he heard a creaking sound from the side hall behind him.
Immediately afterwards, Jiang Ziyan walked out yawning.
"Why is the emperor here? I was sleeping soundly and was woken up by you. You have to compensate me." Jiang Ziyan said coquettishly.
Everyone turned their heads and looked at her in disbelief.
Especially the Crown Prince and Concubine Xian, they couldn't understand why Concubine Chen acted like nothing happened when the matter was clearly settled.
The second prince, who was following behind the empress and the other princes, was also stunned. He cursed the prince in his heart for being useless and not being able to handle such a small matter.
Judging from Empress Chenfei's clothes and the expression on her face, it was clear that nothing had happened.
Song Zan and others breathed a sigh of relief, and their hearts were instantly relieved.
Emperor Xuande's previously sinister expression instantly relaxed a lot, and a smile unconsciously appeared at the corners of his lips.
"Why are you here? Someone said you were missing. I was so scared that I took people to look for you everywhere."
While speaking, Emperor Xuande glanced at Hu Lu.
Hu Lu understood instantly and signaled several eunuchs under his command to quietly go into the side hall to check.
Jiang Ziyan pretended not to see it, walked closer to the emperor and said, "I like quiet these days, especially when I sleep. The Imperial Garden is too noisy, so I came out for a walk."
"After visiting Guangling Palace, I felt tired again, so I took a short rest."
At this time, Jiang Ziyan had a sweet smile on her face, but she was actually feeling a little scared.
Today she was knocked unconscious and woke up in Guangling Palace. Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened.
She didn't know what the other party was going to do, and the best thing to do right now was to pretend nothing happened.
Emperor Xuande took her hand and said casually, "Those two senior palace maids of yours are too useless. They didn't even know you were leaving the house. I think it would be better if Hu Lu found two good ones and sent them to you."
Jiang Ziyan quickly said, "Your Majesty has wronged them. I was upset because of my pregnancy and wanted to take a walk, so I gave them some calming incense."
It is not easy to win over a few useful people in the palace, and Jiang Ziyan does not want his subordinates to be implicated.
At this time, Hu Lu's men also quietly came out of the side hall and shook their heads at Emperor Xuande, saying that they had not found anything unusual and that everything was just as the Empress Chen had said.
Emperor Xuande then asked Hu Lu in a cold voice, "What nonsense was the person who reported the news talking about? Who told him to say that?"
Hu Lu bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I will order an investigation right away."
But Hu Lu knew that most likely nothing would be found out, and in the end someone would just take the blame and the matter would be settled.
When Jiang Ziyan heard the emperor say that someone had reported the news, she felt suspicious, but she didn't ask any more questions.
Afterwards, everyone returned to the greenhouse where the banquet was held and met Song Hongshen at the door of the greenhouse again.
Song Hongshen stepped forward and saluted, then asked in surprise, "What did I miss? Did Your Majesty take everyone to see a play?"
Emperor Xuande glared at him and walked past him into the greenhouse.
He took a few steps, then stopped again and threw the portrait in his hand at Song Hongshen's face. "Explain to me, what's going on?"
Song Hongshen was confused, so he took the paper and took a look. The picture on it should be Empress Chenfei.
Shen Zhixiu explained in his ear: "I found this in your purse."
Song Hongshen suddenly realized. He thought the purse contained poison, but it turned out to be a portrait of Empress Chenfei.
He was thinking about how to clear himself of the blame.
The emperor must also be convinced, otherwise there will be suspicion between the monarch and his subjects in the future.
While everyone else was inside, Su Zhilan walked over to Song Hongshen and said, "I'll testify for you. This thing was given to you by me. How could I not know what's inside?"
"That young eunuch and that palace maid must have conspired against me. I'll find them and we'll know the truth after we interrogate them."
The little girl clenched her hands together, feeling angry and blaming herself.
Song Hongshen shook his head and said, "Don't get involved. The other party won't leave any evidence."
Even if those two people are really found, the final result will be suicide out of fear of punishment.
This is also the reason why he did not expose them on the spot. If he had caught them on the spot, the two of them would probably not survive for more than two breaths.
Seeing Su Zhilan's face full of self-blame, Song Hongshen comforted her again: "Don't worry, it's just a portrait, I can handle it myself."
In fact, until he entered the greenhouse, Song Hongshen had not come up with a good solution.
This kind of thing is too subjective. As long as the emperor has doubts in his heart, no matter how he defends himself, it will be useless.
After a moment's deliberation, Song Hongshen decided to divert the blame. The purse had been alone in the greenhouse for a long time, so anyone could have the opportunity to frame him.
When he entered the greenhouse, Emperor Xuande had already sat down.
Seeing him come in, he asked coldly, "What's going on with that portrait? Can you give me an explanation?"
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