Chapter 2472 The Concubine's Smile, Carrying Killing Intent
Nan Yan said calmly: "Oh? What did she say?"
Having said that, Xin Mimi's face showed a frightened expression. She looked at Nan Yan cautiously, humming and not daring to speak.
Having said this, she shut her mouth again, which made Nan Yan feel a little angry.
But after thinking about it carefully, she seemed to understand something.
So he took a deep breath and said calmly, "Xin Cairen, you should know that if I wanted to target you, I wouldn't wait until today; and today is not the day to interrogate you."
“…”
"I just want you to tell the truth, do you understand?"
“…”
Of course Xin Mimi understood that today's situation was not aimed at her, she was just worried that the past would be brought up and the imperial concubine would be angry and take her out on herself. But after hearing her say this, and considering that the situation had already come to this, she had no choice but to say something, otherwise she would offend her even more.
So she gritted her teeth and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. What Jingpin told me was about the incident with Wu Shi."
Hearing this, Nan Yan's eyes flickered.
Sure enough, it was as expected.
She said calmly, "Go on."
Xin Mimi's heartbeat was a little fast, and she spoke quickly, as if she couldn't wait to finish this sentence. "Back then, when Wu was still Consort Hui, Concubine Kang and I were both alone and had close contact with her. However, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I can swear that I knew nothing about the things Wu did during her rebellion."
Zhu Feng didn't expect that the matter would involve Wu, who had been dead for a long time.
He said calmly: "I believe you on this point."
Nan Yan also said, "When Duke Cheng rebelled and Wu led troops into the harem, they also sent troops to where you and Concubine Kang lived. This proves that Duke Cheng's rebellion had nothing to do with you, and you were also under surveillance."
Xin Mimi kowtowed repeatedly: "Your Majesty is wise! Your Majesty is wise!"
Nan Yan said, "Jingpin brought this up to you because I proposed a thorough investigation of the harem, and that frightened you, right?"
"yes,"
Xin Mimi nodded hurriedly and said, "Originally, I didn't care about this matter. I just saw that Concubine Kang was a little distracted, so I was trying to comfort her. But later, when I was alone, Concubine Jing found me and told me that the purpose of the strict investigation of the harem was to eliminate those who had too close contact with Wu and to avenge the burning of Yikun Palace."
Nan Yan said in a deep voice: "Did you believe it at that time?"
"……yes."
Xin Mimi lowered her head and said anxiously, "I am indeed very scared. I am afraid that the Queen will blame me and Concubine Kang for what Wu did. Especially at that time, Princess Xinping was in trouble again..."
“…”
Hearing this, a cold light flashed in Nan Yan's eyes.
A barely perceptible smile crossed the corners of his mouth.
At that time, Xinping fell into the water. She speculated that Xinping might have discovered the affair of a concubine in the harem, but it would be difficult to find out by just investigating. So, she deliberately issued an order to conduct a strict investigation of the harem to lure the other party out of its hole and make him take action.
As it turned out, Xin Mimi did move later.
She reported Kang Jieyu and found out that Kang Biyun had pushed Xinping into the water.
I just didn't expect that there was such a process in the middle.
If we don't find out the truth, I'm afraid this person and the secret in his heart will never be known to the public.
Nan Yan looked coldly at Shen Lianxiang, whose face had turned pale.
But Nan Yan didn't speak to her immediately.
Instead, she continued to ask Xin Mimi, "But why didn't you tell me at that time that Concubine Jing also had a 'contribution'?"
She used the word "merit" particularly harshly.
At this moment, everyone in the Imperial Study seemed to understand.
And Xin Mimi also understood.
It wasn't until the Imperial Concubine mentioned the word "merit" that she finally understood - or rather, came to her senses. Her relationship with Chen Lianxiang, as the Imperial Concubine said, had always been very distant, especially when they were both by Wu's side, and she had targeted her with her words several times.
Why did she tell herself all those words?
At that time, because she was afraid of the imperial concubine and was afraid that she would be investigated strictly, she did not pay attention to Chen Lianxiang's real purpose. Now, thinking about it calmly, she understood.
It turned out that she was taking advantage of herself.
She used herself to denounce and forced Kang Biyun to death, but this was obviously not her ultimate goal. She must have done something evil that she didn't know about, and she was completely unaware of it. She was also worried that everyone in the harem would know that she had denounced Kang Jieyu and would despise her as a person, so she buried this matter deep in her heart.
I think she was inducing herself to do these things step by step.
In the end, we have to be grateful to her for keeping her mouth shut.
In fact, I was being used by her from the beginning to the end!
Thinking of this, Xin Mimi was filled with anger in her heart. At this point, she had to clear herself completely. No matter what, she would tell the imperial concubine everything she knew, at least to make amends.
She immediately said, "At that time, I was only intimidated by her words and only wanted to protect myself."
“…”
"But now, when I think about it carefully, Jingpin, she—"
Having said that, she turned around, looked at Chen Lianxiang, and said bitterly: "Those words of Jingpin are all inducing me to target Kang Jieyu. Although I don't know why she must do this, but if it weren't for Jingpin's words, I wouldn't-"
Nan Yan gave her a cold look.
In fact, what Xin Mimi said was a bit disgusting.
Having already reported them, they're now putting on this "sisterly love" front, which is really disgusting. However, the question has been made clear.
So she didn't bother to pay attention to her anymore.
She just slowly turned around and looked at Chen Lianxiang. Although there was still a smile on her face, everyone could see that the imperial concubine's smile was filled with murderous intent.
She said slowly, "Princess Jing, did you hear what Concubine Xin said just now?"
Shen Lianxiang’s face turned pale.
However, she still gritted her teeth and pretended to be calm and said, "I heard it."
"Is it all true?"
“…All of it, really.”
"Then I am a little curious. You and Concubine Kang have always been estranged and have no interactions, and she has never offended you. Why did you choose to instigate Concubine Xin and target her?"
Shen Lianxiang's breathing became heavier.
And Nan Yan didn't seem to intend to let her answer this question.
She immediately said, "This question seems a bit difficult to answer. Well, let's put it aside for now. I'm asking this - you are instigating Concubine Xin to target Concubine Kang. I think you knew beforehand that Concubine Kang was suspicious. Otherwise, no matter how much you instigate, if she is innocent, it will be in vain."
“…”
"Then here comes the question,"
Nan Yan said coldly, "How did you know that Concubine Kang behaved inappropriately when she was with Doctor Xue?"
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