Chapter 2473 Almost, Perfect
"Then here comes the question,"
Nan Yan said coldly, "How did you know that Concubine Kang behaved inappropriately when she was with Doctor Xue?"
"I--"
As soon as Chen Lianxiang opened her mouth, Nan Yan seemed not to want her to answer the question and immediately said, "Doctor Xue!"
Xue Yun, who had been standing quietly by the side, listening to these intrigues and plots, was still a little dazed. Suddenly, he heard the imperial concubine calling him. He was stunned for a moment and quickly responded, "Your humble servant is here."
Nan Yan didn't even look at her, staring at Chen Lianxiang with cold eyes.
He only asked, "You've been diagnosing Kang Jieyu for quite some time. Was there anyone else present during each diagnosis?"
Xue Yun recalled and said, "At the beginning, Ruying, who was by Concubine Kang's side, was also present. Later, then——"
"So what?"
"After that, it was just me and Concubine Kang alone together."
After she finished speaking, she immediately added, "However, every time I go out to see patients, I always abide by the rules and never overstep my bounds."
Nan Yan said calmly, "On this point, I naturally believe you."
She continued, "You just said that Kang Jieyu behaved strangely during your last visit. Has she behaved similarly before then?"
Xue Yun hurriedly said: "No!"
"Oh? Are you sure?"
Xue Yun said firmly, "Although I am a woman, I had to abide by my duties when I disguised myself as a man to enter and leave the harem. The same was true for Concubine Kang. Although she was very polite to me, she had never said or done anything about being married before."
“…”
"I can guarantee this with my life!"
Nan Yan nodded.
Then he said slowly, "In other words, except for the last time, when it was just the two of you together, Kang Jieyu behaved strangely. Before that, she had always been very well-behaved. You are the only one who knows about this."
"……yes."
"Then, what was Concubine Jing's confidence in instigating Concubine Xin to denounce Concubine Kang?"
“…”
"Even if it's just a random guess, at least there has to be some evidence."
As she spoke, she looked at Chen Lianxiang with a sneer and said, "Princess Jing, what is your proof?"
Chen Lianxiang's face turned pale, but at this moment, she could only grit her teeth and say, "I am just making a random guess."
"Random guesses?"
Nan Yan raised her eyebrows slightly: "Guess, can you guess so accurately?"
At this time, Chen Lianxiang could only bite the bullet and say: "Concubine, I guessed it right."
"I see..."
Nan Yan sneered and said, "Then, Concubine Jing, you might as well guess. I have interrogated so many people in this imperial study today and asked so many questions. What exactly do I want to do?"
“…”
"If you guessed correctly, I will leave this matter today alone and will not interfere any further!"
“…”
As soon as these words came out, Shen Lianxiang's throat choked.
The imperial concubine was clearly trying to stop her from speaking!
Even now, she had a vague feeling in her heart about what the imperial concubine was targeting, but how could she rashly say it out?
But if she didn't say it, the imperial concubine would have even more reason to do so.
As expected, seeing her speechless look, Nan Yan sneered and said, "There was only one strange incident between Concubine Kang and Imperial Physician Xue, and that was when the incense in Yangxing Zhai was drugged. Concubine Jing wasn't present, yet she was able to guess so accurately. But today, Concubine Jing is right in front of me, watching me interrogate so many people, yet she can't guess what I'm going to do."
“…”
"Can your words convince me, or the Emperor?"
“…”
"Or, your so-called guess is not a guess at all, but you knew from the beginning that Concubine Kang would behave strangely towards Doctor Xue."
“…”
"This way, when you go and instigate Xin Cairen to report you, you'll have a clue."
When these words were spoken, everyone around couldn't help but frown.
Concubine Xi had been listening to their conversation and was already confused. At this moment, she murmured strangely, "But she, how could she know?"
"yes,"
Nan Yan sneered and said, "How could she know? This question seems a little difficult to answer. How about I remind you to think about the question just now——"
At this point, her face darkened.
He said coldly: "Who put this piece of incense that makes people lose their minds in the Yangxing Studio?"
At this point, everyone was stunned.
At this time, Concubine Yi Li Pan'er immediately said: "The person who released the incense knew this would happen!"
Hearing this, everyone gasped.
Originally, they were just two difficult questions, but when put together, the answers suddenly became clear.
Nan Yan nodded and said, "Not bad."
“…”
"Only the person who placed that drug that arouses emotions and causes loss of mind into Yangxingzhai would have known clearly that Concubine Kang would do something improper without being present."
“…”
"And this person only needs to take advantage of the hatred between Wu and me and instigate Concubine Xin. Then, Concubine Xin can report to me and force Concubine Kang to death!"
“…”
"This thing was done almost perfectly, and she didn't even have to show up."
Having said that, Nan Yan looked at her.
Although his eyes were cold, they also contained some complicated emotions.
She has been in the palace for so many years and has seen too many evil people. Shen Lianxiang's deep scheming and thorough planning are rare.
Such a woman, even if she does not become a concubine, will not be lost in the crowd.
However, such deep scheming was used on these things.
At this time, cold sweat broke out on Chen Lianxiang's forehead.
She originally thought that she had cleared herself of all charges, but she did not expect that with the help of Ruying, Xin Mimi, and a piece of residual fragrance, the imperial concubine actually dug herself out of the ashes of the past.
But she still refused to admit defeat.
He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "The Queen also said that it was almost flawless."
“…”
"All of this is still just your Majesty's speculation."
“…”
"I still say what I said just now - the one with the fragrance is the culprit. But now, who can prove that I have anything to do with that lingering fragrance?"
Nan Yan looked at her quietly.
After a long while, he slowly said, "It seems that you really are not willing to admit defeat easily until the last step."
Chen Lianxiang's eyes turned red with anxiety.
She only gritted her teeth and replied, "I am innocent."
Nan Yan suddenly smiled.
Then he said, "You said that the one with the fragrance is the culprit. You said that from the beginning, right?"
"good!"
Originally, she said these two words righteously, but as soon as she finished speaking, Shen Lianxiang's heart suddenly trembled.
This is indeed what she said.
But now thinking back, it seemed that she said this under the guidance of the imperial concubine and Xue Yun.
Thinking of this, her breath caught in her throat.
And Nan Yan said calmly: "Come in."
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