Chapter 159 Care?
Outside the Shen Mansion, there was a carriage parked. The carriage looked low-key, but it could not hide its luxury. The material of the body of the carriage exuded a high-quality texture, and the carvings on the shaft were also exquisite and delicate.
Quan Minghe was sitting in the carriage.
All that was in my mind was the scene of Shen Yuning falling down from the city wall regardless of everything.
The image was like a sharp blade, piercing his heart and it would not go away.
If Ye Jinshu had not caught her in time, she would have died like Xixi, at the same age of sixteen.
Whenever he thought of this, his heart tightened.
So, when he saw Ye Jinshu holding her, and she seemed to be avoiding him, burying her head in Ye Jinshu's shoulder and refusing to look at him, even if Quan Minghe was unwilling in his heart, he couldn't be so arrogant as to snatch her away directly.
He was really scared, afraid that if he was not careful, she would commit suicide again.
He didn't want to experience that feeling again at all.
Zhao Cong stood outside the carriage, hesitated for a moment, and asked softly, "Your Majesty, are we going back to the palace?"
Quan Minghe fell silent.
He was really conflicted.
On the one hand, he wanted to go in and see her, but on the other hand, he felt that she definitely didn't want to see him at the moment.
Quan Minghe smiled bitterly and shook his head.
He always did whatever he wanted to do, but now he became hesitant.
Reason kept reminding him that he should give her some space and let her calm down, and he should go back to the palace.
But he couldn't hold back his desire to go in and see her, even if it was just for a quick glance.
After a long while, Quan Minghe finally asked, "What is Concubine Shen doing?"
Zhao Cong stood outside the carriage for a long time before he heard His Majesty say, "I'll go ask."
In less than a quarter of an hour, he hurried back and reported: "The queen may be tired and has fallen asleep in her room."
Upon hearing the news, Quan Minghe got out of the carriage and stepped into the Shen Mansion.
Along the way, he had a stern expression and raised his hand to signal everyone to be silent. Everyone lowered their heads and held their breath.
He walked towards her room without any obstruction.
Xitong, who was guarding outside the door, saw His Majesty's posture. Although she was reluctant, she could only watch His Majesty quietly push open the door and walk in.
Shen Yuning's room was decorated extremely delicately, and it was kept in perfect order in a short period of time.
Several vases were filled with fresh and beautiful flowers, emitting a faint fragrance that lingered in the house.
Paintings and calligraphy by famous artists are hung on the walls, adding a touch of elegance to the room.
The pink bed curtains covered the entire bed. Standing beside the bed, Quan Minghe could only vaguely see the figure inside.
He walked forward, stretched out his hand, carefully lifted a corner of the bed curtain, sat down on the edge of the bed, and stared at the haggard but delicate face in front of him.
His hand wanted to touch her face, but he was afraid of waking her up, so he just moved along her outline without touching her at all.
If I know I am wrong, what should I do so that you can forgive me?
Quan Minghe bent down, lowered his head and moved closer to Shen Yuning, his warm breath hitting her face.
When he couldn't help but want to kiss her cheek, Shen Yuning suddenly turned her head and turned her back.
The moment Quan Minghe came in, Shen Yuning woke up, but she closed her eyes and didn't want to face it.
Quan Minghe noticed her distance, and her thick black eyelashes drooped slightly, hiding the gloom inside.
But he still leaned over and whispered in her ear: "I was wrong and made you sad. I just care about you."
However, Shen Yuning did not react at all.
Who wouldn't say that they care about her verbally? Quan Minghe has deceived her so much, although all these deceptions were part of Shen Yuning's plan.
But a lie is a lie.
Since you care, just produce something tangible to prove it, such as the position of empress.
Quan Minghe knew that she was too sad today and didn't want to force her to smile in front of him.
"You should have a good rest. I will find out everything after I return to the palace. I will come to pick you up in a few days."
After saying that, he turned and left the room, leaving behind silence.
In the palace, Liu Shihan sat lazily on the couch, holding a silver fruit fork in her hand, casually picking the fruits in the fruit plate.
While eating, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.
He sneered, "What a pity! How come Shen Yuning didn't fall to death? She is so lucky."
Yiqi on the side quickly agreed: "Your Majesty, it seems that Concubine Shen has been heartbroken by His Majesty. I heard that only His Majesty came back today, and Concubine Shen has returned to the Shen Mansion."
Liu Shihan was even more proud, "Okay, okay, it would be best if you could stay in the Shen Mansion forever like Yan Xin and never return to the palace."
She paused, a hint of viciousness flashing in her eyes.
"I'm waiting for her to quarrel with His Majesty. How can a man like His Majesty be so humble as to coax a woman? Have you ever seen him coax Yan Xin?"
Yiqi also started laughing.
"Your Majesty is really wise, but Zhao Qizi's imprisonment by Your Majesty is a hidden danger after all. If Your Majesty finds out from Zhao Qizi that he is related to Your Majesty, what should we do?"
Liu Shihan disagreed and sneered, "She beat Wang Liangren because of her personal vendetta. This has nothing to do with me."
"As for exposing His Majesty, I only verbally instructed her. It was Zhao Qizi who was afraid that her torture of Wang Liangren would be exposed, so she had to cling to Concubine Shen, so she used this as an intermediary to let Shen Yuning protect her. It has nothing to do with me."
"Besides, she doesn't have any physical evidence from me. Do you think Your Majesty will believe her lies?"
Liu Shihan stroked her hair confidently, "I have given birth to two princes. Your Majesty cannot easily punish me without solid evidence."
Quan Minghe was also upset when he returned to Weiyang Palace.
Because only today did I find out that all of this was done by Zhao Qizi. Even though I know that there must be someone behind Zhao Qizi, otherwise how could a palace maid of low status have such ability?
However, he had already ordered Zhao Qizi to be executed, and too much time had passed, so it was almost impossible to investigate the matter.
Li Ming, who was standing by, returned to the palace from His Majesty's side and said that it was Zhao Qizi who exposed the fact that Concubine Shen drank the abortion drug, so he hurried to interrogate all the palace maids in Zhao Qizi's palace.
But even without questioning, there are still guesses in my mind.
There are only a few powerful imperial concubines in the palace, including Liu Zhaoyi, Yan Jieyushi, Su Jieyushi, and Zuo Meiren.
Zhao Qizi's personal maid Fang Ru might know the truth, but she has no evidence. If we rely solely on her confession, it would be slandering the emperor and his concubines and implicating the entire nine clans. It would be better for her to know nothing and say nothing.
Therefore, it was very difficult to interrogate Li Ming.
He did not dare to rashly advise His Majesty that perhaps it was done by Concubine Liu, because Concubine Shen had seized Concubine Liu's power in the palace?
Or was it Concubine Yan, because Concubine Shen took away Concubine Yan's favor?
Although there are not many concubines in the imperial harem, people’s hearts are hidden. Who can be sure who is the real mastermind behind the scenes?
Concubine Su, who was on good terms with Concubine Shen, has now given birth to the fourth prince. Does that mean she is free of suspicion?
And Lady Zuo, who has always been as quiet as a chrysanthemum and raised the eldest princess, definitely can't be the person behind the scenes?
Furthermore, is Mr. Wang, who used to be arrogant and domineering but now appears to be pitiful in front of His Majesty, related to this matter...
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