Chapter 476 She died. Is this retribution for evil?
Even if Imperial Censor Zhu hadn't suffered a stroke, since his wife had already admitted it, he dared not say anything more to cause trouble. He didn't know who was behind all of this. Even if he guessed it was the Empress, what could he do? What evidence was there? Madam Zhu herself admitted that she wanted to avenge her daughter.
The more Imperial Censor Zhu thought about it, the angrier he became. He now regretted why he had helped Su Xuan transport gunpowder into Shengjing to kill the Jiang family, and even offended the Empress, which led to her plotting revenge.
Since that day, Consort Su has not sent anyone to look for her. He doesn't know where Consort Su is. Otherwise, he could have captured Consort Su to gain merit.
Looking at Imperial Censor Zhu, Xie Shang's voice was full of concern and heartache. "Imperial Physician Mei must cure Lord Zhu's illness. I will send someone to escort Lord Zhu back to his residence to recuperate. He can return to court when he is fully recovered!"
With his back to everyone, Xie Shang gave Imperial Physician Mei a cold wink. Imperial Physician Mei's pupils changed color in fright, and he already knew the emperor's idea: to keep Imperial Censor Zhu ill indefinitely.
Imperial Physician Mei quickly replied, "Your Majesty, I will do my utmost to cure Imperial Censor Zhu's illness."
The reason why Physician Mei was able to be highly regarded by the late emperor was not only because of his excellent medical skills, but also because he had to learn to understand the emperor's thoughts.
As soon as Xie Shang left the barracks, Shang Hong caught up with him, "Your Majesty."
Xie Shang stared into his eyes and said coldly, "Although Madam Zhu plotted against you in this matter, as the commander of the Imperial Guards, you had no sense of vigilance whatsoever. If it weren't for Madam Zhu seeking revenge for her daughter, or if someone else with ulterior motives wanted to harm you, you would have lost your life long ago. In fact, the entire palace would have perished because of your dereliction of duty. Shang Hong, do you know your crime?"
Shang Hong immediately knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, I know my crime. I was momentarily blinded by greed and should not have brought Zhu Yiyi into the palace without permission, which almost caused a great mistake. Please punish me."
Xie Shang fell into deep thought. He carefully recalled Madam Zhu's words. From Madam Zhu's confession, it was clear that she only learned about Zhu Yiyi's entry into the palace later.
He suddenly asked, "When did you bring Zhu Yiyi into the palace? And who knew she was there?"
Shang Hong was stunned, and quickly said, "At noon, she was confined to her home by Imperial Censor Zhu. It was her maid who went to the Shang residence to deliver a message. After Imperial Censor Zhu and Madam Zhu left the residence, I personally went to fetch her to the palace." When he led the people into the palace, no one checked them as they passed through the palace gate.
Shang Hong recalled again, "Among the Imperial Guards in the camp, only the brothers in the camp knew that I had brought a woman into the palace. No one else knew. Why would the Emperor ask such a question?"
Xie Shang said, "It's nothing." So many people know this, it's no secret.
He added, "Zhu Yiyi deserved to die. It's not worth it for a woman like that. Lord Shang will find a better match."
Shang Hong said in a deep voice, "I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have been bewitched by her and almost made a terrible mistake. Now that she is dead, my marriage agreement with the Zhu family is null and void."
"Even if you know you're wrong, I will still punish you. I will punish you by making you guard the imperial city for me." Xie Shang said coldly. "The safety inside and outside the imperial city will depend on Commander Shang's efforts. Commander Shang is Father Emperor's right-hand man, and also mine."
After saying that, he left the West Palace Camp. Shang Hong did not expect that the emperor only punished him by making him guard the imperial city. His job was to protect the safety of the imperial palace. He said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will do my best to serve Your Majesty."
Xie Shang was very good at manipulating people's hearts. His punishment of Shang Hong was all the work of the Zhu family. However, Imperial Censor Zhu had already suffered a stroke, and his mouth was crooked. Zhu Yiyi was also dead, so the matter came to a perfect end.
Although Xie Shang wanted to give Zhu Yushi an important position, the fact that Zhu Yushi dared to conspire with Su Xuan showed that he would still harm the interests of the royal family for his own selfish reasons.
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Xie Shang came out of the West Palace camp and asked his trusted guards, "Where is the Empress? Where did the palace maid I asked you to keep an eye on go?"
The guard reported, "Her Majesty has returned to Chenxi Palace. After the Empress left, Consort Ronghua and her maids returned to Chaoyang Palace and have not yet come out."
Xie Shang fell into deep thought again. Jiang Fenghua should know that she is Qin Yunyan!
In fact, Qin Yunyan had already changed into the blue cotton-padded clothes she wore in the laundry department and sneaked out of Chaoyang Palace. She just wanted to use Shu Yan's identity to make it easier for her to move around in the palace. Who knew that Shu Yan was also an impatient and brainless woman, and she told everything after being frightened by Empress Jiang.
At this moment, she became anxious because the Empress knew their intentions and thought she was trying to seduce the Emperor. She was unsure if the Empress knew anything else, and Qin Yunyan also felt guilty.
The Empress even told her to behave herself as a palace maid and be obedient, otherwise her life would be in danger.
She had to sneak out of the palace during the Lantern Festival banquet to find Lady Xiang, otherwise her life would probably be killed by the Empress.
Qin Yunyan was unaware that Jiang Fenghua was monitoring her every move.
When Xie Shang arrived at Chaoyang Palace, he saw that the entire palace was overjoyed. Consort Lan happened to bump into the Emperor and hurriedly went up to pay her respects, saying, "Your Majesty, this concubine greets you."
She thought the emperor had come to rest at Chaoyang Palace, and her face was very attentive.
Xie Shang said in a deep voice, "No need for formalities. I'm here to see Shu Ronghua. Go and call her out!" This meant he wanted to see Shu Yan in the main hall.
Helan Yanran's smile was somewhat awkward. She actually wanted to win the Emperor's heart. She was the mistress of Chaoyang Palace, while Shu Yan was only a fourth-rank Ronghua. When she heard that the Emperor had come to see Shu Yan, she was filled with doubt.
Shu Yan heard that the Emperor had come to Chaoyang Palace and specifically asked to see her. She had already taken off her shoes, socks, and clothes to go to sleep, but she didn't expect the Emperor to come looking for her.
As soon as Shu Yan came out dressed, Xie Shang unconsciously yawned; he was indeed tired today.
Shu Yan wondered why the Emperor had come to Chaoyang Palace to see her so late. Could it be that the Emperor was going to stay at Chaoyang Palace tonight?
She was excited just thinking about it.
Consort Lan also wanted to seize an opportunity.
Xie Shang stared at Shu Yan's face and asked coldly, "Where is the palace maid who was with you today?"
Shu Yan froze, her face almost cracking.
Her eyes seemed to hold only fear and bewilderment.
The Emperor came looking for Xin'er, but she had already driven her away.
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In Chenxi Palace, after Jiang Fenghua returned to the palace, a palace maid came forward to massage her back and legs. She leaned lazily against the soft couch, and she was indeed tired.
When she heard that Qin Yunyan had run away from Chaoyang Palace, she had Aoxue secretly follow her, knowing that Qin Yunyan would go to find Su Qingqing.
In the end, Qin Yunyan returned to the laundry department under the identity of Xin'er, and people helped her along the way. She wondered to herself: Could it be that Su Qingqing is hiding in the laundry department? Or is there someone Su Qingqing has in the laundry department?
The laundry department is a mixed bag, making it difficult to assign people to it. Su Tingwan had worked there before.
Just then, the sound of palace servants bowing to the emperor could be heard outside the door.
Hearing this, Jiang Fenghua prepared to get off the soft couch, but Xie Shang quickly came to her side. "Your Majesty is unwell, so there's no need for you to bow."
Jiang Fenghua sat up straight and said softly, "Why is the Emperor here at this hour? Has the matter over there been resolved?"
Xie Shang frowned. "It's all been taken care of. Imperial Censor Zhu is ill. I don't know when he will recover. It turns out that everything was designed by Madam Zhu. Her goal was to avenge Zhu Zhenzhen."
Jiang Fenghua said calmly, "When will this cycle of revenge end? We're all sisters. I hope that after this, Zhu Yiyi will behave herself."
“She’s dead. She was killed by Liu Mama herself. Liu Mama is truly loyal to her mistress.” Xie Shang stared into Jiang Fenghua’s eyes. “Just as the Empress analyzed back then, Zhu Yiyi has confessed that she and Qin Yunyan drugged Zhu Zhenzhen and tried to harm Xiao Yu.”
Jiang Fenghua was first shocked, then regretful, and then relieved. "She's dead. Is this karma?"
Xie Shang smiled and said, "I guess so! God will punish her for doing bad things."
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