Chapter 2094: As long as the Duke does not fall, Concubine Hui will never fall
"But, since you know that Gao is a scapegoat and Wu is the real culprit, why doesn't the emperor punish her?"
Nan Yan took a sip of tea and said slowly, "How should we deal with her?"
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"Who can prove that she is the culprit?"
"this--"
Ran Xiaoyu was about to say something, but after thinking about it carefully, she frowned and closed her mouth.
Nan Yan said calmly, "Today, we have both witnesses and evidence against the Gao family. However, looking at the witnesses, which one is implicated in Concubine Hui? Looking at the physical evidence, which one is related to Concubine Hui?"
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"After all, our belief that she is the culprit is just our guess. If one day it is discovered that someone else is the mastermind behind this, wouldn't Concubine Hui's death be in vain?"
Hearing this, Ran Xiaoyu rolled her eyes.
"No one will ever die in vain."
"You."
Nan Yan shook her head and laughed.
Ran Xiaoyu said unconvincedly, "Even if it's just a guess, I can guarantee that it's almost accurate. If you torture her severely, you might not be able to get anything out of her. If that doesn't work, just go to her house and investigate. This matter requires the mobilization of so many people, and even sent assassins. I don't believe that Gao Shi can accomplish it alone!"
After Nan Yan laughed, she said seriously, "This is the difficulty."
"What?"
"Do you still remember Wu Ding?"
"Him? Who wouldn't remember him? Now he's like a living dead. It's all his own fault."
Nan Yan sighed softly and said, "It's true that he brought this upon himself, but when he was in the northwest, the emperor, in order to maintain stability and to save Duke Cheng's reputation, didn't hold him accountable. Instead, he recognized him as someone who 'died for his country.' Now, he's a meritorious official who has made great contributions in the northwest."
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"Think about it, Concubine Hui's brother nearly died while fighting against the Sand Bandits in the northwest."
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"Duke Chengguo...also returned with a serious illness."
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"Although their influence in the court is not at its peak, they have become great heroes among the people. With public opinion being so strong, how can the emperor easily touch them?"
"I see..."
Ran Xiaoyu nodded and murmured, "That's a problem."
Nan Yan continued, "Besides, even if Concubine Hui is really eliminated, will it be of any use?"
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"Her brother is a meritorious official, and her father is the powerful Duke of Cheng. Is it possible that the Emperor would let her die? He would just reduce her rank, deduct her salary, or at worst, confine her to the cold palace for a while."
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"If there's any movement from Duke Cheng, the Emperor will have to let her out. If that happens, won't this whole thing be in vain?"
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"So, it's better not to rush."
When Ran Xiaoyu heard her say this, she understood a little.
She thought quietly for a while, and murmured, "My Lady, is it true that as long as Duke Chengguo doesn't fall, Concubine Hui will never fall."
“……!”
Hearing this, Nan Yan raised her head and looked at her.
Ran Xiaoyu continued, "If you want her to fall, you must first make Duke Cheng fall!"
“…”
Nan Yan's expression was solemn. She said, "Just say this in front of me."
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"You must not let anyone else hear, let alone know, that you have such thoughts."
Ran Xiaoyu nodded obediently.
But she hesitated for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor..."
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