Nian Gengyao never expected that the Fourth Prince would actually punish him. He shouted, "Your Majesty! You can't throw me in jail! Your Majesty! Do you want to follow Liu Bang's example?" He was dragged out of the hall, but he was still shouting.
All the civil and military officials fell silent, not daring to utter another word.
The Fourth Prince flicked his sleeves and said, "Court adjourned."
The courtiers knelt down. "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
When Nian Gengyao was imprisoned, Nian Gengxi slumped into a chair upon hearing the news. His wife, who was standing next to him, went over and asked worriedly, "Master, are you alright?"
Nian Gengxi ignored her, muttering to himself, "It's over! It's all over!"
The princess placed her hand on his chest to soothe him and comforted him, saying, "It's alright, the Emperor won't really punish you, Second Brother."
Nian Gengxi pushed her hand away and said, "What do you know, you woman! This time, the Emperor has made up his mind!"
The princess said, "Why don't I go and plead with Consort Xi?"
Nian Gengxi seemed to suddenly remember something and said, "Yes, yes, yes, Consort Xi, only Consort Xi can persuade the Emperor now."
Lanqin leaned against the couch in Changchun Palace. These days, too many things had happened in the harem, leaving her overwhelmed with worry.
Baoqin massaged her shoulders and said, "Your Majesty, don't overwork yourself. Take care of your health."
Lanqin said wearily, "I also want to rest, but I just can't let go of what's on my mind."
Baoqin wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by a palace maid who came in.
The palace maid curtsied to Lanqin and said, "Your Highness, Eunuch Duo has arrived."
Lanqin straightened up and said, "Let him in."
After entering, Eunuch Duo knelt on the ground and said, "This servant greets Your Highness, the Noble Consort."
"Please rise, sir."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Eunuch Duo stood up, then glanced around before finally fixing his gaze on Baoqin.
Lanqin understood and instructed Baoqin, "Baoqin, go out and close the door. Don't let any outsiders in."
"Yes." Baoqin walked out, closed the door behind her, and stood guard at the entrance.
As soon as the door closed, Eunuch Duo said, "Your Majesty, there's been a reply to the matter you asked me to handle."
"Tell me quickly."
"Our informant said that these days, Lady Fucha has been sneaking around in her room all by herself, doing who-knows-what," said Eunuch Duo.
Lanqin thought for a moment. She was afraid of alerting the enemy, but she was also afraid of missing the opportunity to find evidence of Fucha's crimes.
After thinking for a long time, Lanqin said, "Eunuch Duo, you will come with me to search Qixiang Palace."
Lanqin and Eunuch Duo led their entourage to Qixiang Palace.
Empress Fucha was taking a nap in her room when a palace maid woke her up and told her that Consort Xi had arrived. Empress Fucha asked in confusion, "What is she doing here?"
The palace maid said, "This servant does not know."
Lady Fucha thought for a moment and said, "Do my hair and makeup."
After dressing, Lady Fucha stepped out of the room, bowed to Lanqin, and said, "This concubine greets Noble Consort Xi. I was taking a nap earlier, which is why I am late in welcoming you. Please forgive me, Noble Consort Xi. May I ask what brings you here?"
Lanqin ignored her and said to Eunuch Duo, "Eunuch Duo, search the palace for me."
"Yes." Grandpa Duo led his men into the house.
Empress Fucha looked up in surprise and stopped the palace servants who wanted to enter the room. "Stop right there!"
Empress Fucha looked at Lanqin with an unfriendly expression and asked, "May I ask Your Majesty, why did you search my Qixiang Palace?"
A hint of jealousy flashed in Fucha's eyes.
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