Zhao Shu expressed disbelief that Sun Yun's demands were so low, "You didn't plan to have Zhao Bi kill Consort Ning with his own hands, and then tell him the truth?"
Sun Yun gave her a disdainful look. "How could someone as kind as me do such a cruel thing? Don't judge others by your own standards." She stubbornly refused to admit it.
Zhao Shu chuckled twice, then focused her attention on Hao Shumei.
Hao Shumei was dressed exceptionally beautifully today, like the most beautiful flower that had just bloomed in the Imperial Garden, making people drool at first glance.
The Empress Dowager said calmly, "Noble Consort, do you know where you are?"
"I know, but this matter must be said here. I beg Your Majesty's permission. If Your Majesty does not grant permission, I will die right here in this hall!" After she finished speaking, she took out a dagger and held it to her neck.
Even though Zhao Shu was far away, she could hear some ministers choking with regret after this move. They were truly audacious!
The Empress Dowager hated being threatened the most, but she was aware that Zhao Shu had threatened Hao Shumei with the lives of the entire Hao family. Even if Hao Shumei was not afraid of death, she would not joke about the lives of the entire Hao family.
The Empress Dowager, who always had a keen eye for things, sensed that the person Hao Shumei was going to deal with today was not Zhao Shu.
She was at ease as long as it wasn't Zhao Shu.
"If that's the case, then speak. However, trespassing into the Taihe Hall is punishable."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I accept the punishment." She behaved very meekly, which made the Empress Dowager even more convinced of her unusual behavior today.
Everyone waited quietly for her to say something, including Zhao Bi. However, unlike the others, he was worried that Hao Shumei would say something detrimental to him. He quickly racked his brains, but couldn't recall what Hao Shumei had on him, so he felt relieved.
As for homosexuality, it's not a valid point of contention at all. Although rumors about it are rampant outside, they don't affect him. There's no reason why Hao Shumei would dismiss him just because he said he was gay.
Besides the matter of homosexuality, there's also the matter between her and him. There's no need to worry about that. Even if Hao Shumei is shameless, the Hao family still has their pride.
Besides, he was always very careful and there was absolutely no way he could get her pregnant.
After self-hypnosis, Zhao Bi felt much more at ease. He didn't know where his confidence came from, but he actually felt that Hao Shumei wouldn't dare to talk about what happened between them.
But thinking about it, it's understandable. A woman's reputation is paramount, and if Hao Shumei doesn't want to be scorned by everyone, she'd better keep quiet.
Many women who have been raped or assaulted choose to remain silent in order to survive, rather than using the law to protect themselves, which is tragic and pitiful.
Hao Shumei glared at Zhao Bi, then knelt down with a thud, kowtowed three times, and cried out, "Empress Dowager, I am more than three months pregnant."
There was nothing wrong with what she said, and many ministers even began to offer their congratulations. However, before they could offer their congratulations, Hao Shumei continued, "Since the Imperial Noble Consort returned to the palace, His Majesty has not visited me. I know that I am guilty and dare not hope that the Empress Dowager will forgive me. However, the child in my womb is also of royal blood. For the sake of the child, I beg the Empress Dowager to allow me to give birth to the child and then die to atone for my sins! I will never forget the Empress Dowager's kindness! In my next life, I will be your servant to repay you."
Boom~~~~
The heads of all the officials were buzzing. What was going on? The Imperial Concubine was pregnant, and the child was not the Emperor's, but it was of royal blood... Could someone be so audacious and immoral as to commit such a heinous act?
The ministers were one thing, but Zhao Bi looked at Hao Shumei in disbelief. How dare she say that! How dare she say that!
How could that be!
How could that be!
After such an incident, didn't she hide it? Didn't she cover it up tightly to prevent anyone from finding out?
Does she not care about her reputation?
Does she want to be despised by everyone?
Does Hao's daughter not care about her reputation either?
How could she dare? How could she do that!
Zhao Bi didn't understand, he couldn't comprehend it, he couldn't imagine how a woman could utter such filthy words!
How dare she!
Zhao Shu also thought Hao Shumei's courage today was commendable. In modern times, many women would not dare to let others know that they have been defiled, let alone women in Dayong.
Unexpectedly, Hao Shumei actually gave up her reputation, which is admirable. At least she has the courage to fight to the death.
However, she looked at Sun Yun, who hurriedly shook his head, "Even if I hate the Emperor to the core, I never thought of making this matter public. If I don't consider the Emperor, how could I not consider you? I swear, this matter was absolutely not arranged by me."
Zhao Shu rolled her eyes at her, annoyed. "I don't doubt you, why are you in such a hurry? Besides, what's wrong with bringing it to light? Does it mean that just because they're immoral, we can't say anything? The moment they disregard morality, they should be prepared to be disgraced. I don't sympathize with them. I just wonder if she might bite me without thinking? I could kill her father."
“Right, she only said that the child in her belly is also of royal blood, but didn’t say whose it is. So there are a lot of variables. If she says it’s your father’s, then we’re doomed.” Sun Yun also became anxious.
After considering her suspicions, Zhao Shu became even more worried. "If she says it was Zhao Bi, Zhao Bi can use the homosexuality incident to exonerate himself. It's clear that homosexuality isn't entirely without its advantages. But if she turns around and accuses my father, how will my father prove his innocence?"
“Wasn’t your father away from the capital three months ago? Besides, why would your father have an affair with her?” Sun Yun said with disdain. “Everyone knows that your father is not interested in women.”
"No, my father used to have so many concubines that I couldn't count them all. They were all different types, from plump to slender. If someone finds out about them, it will be hard to get away. Oh no, I need to think of a way to get her out."
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