Chapter 95: Lady Wang Conquers Mr. Wang
Two quarters of an hour later, Zhao Cong finally rushed back.
He walked quickly into the hall, knelt down in the middle of the hall, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I did find aconite powder in Yaohua Palace."
Liu Zhaoyi was secretly proud.
She was about to speak when Zhao Cong continued, "However, this aconite powder was found under the pillow of a third-class palace maid. I have brought the person here."
As soon as she finished speaking, the palace maid Qi Hua, escorted by the guards, tremblingly walked into the hall.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you and the ladies of the palace."
Upon seeing this, Liu Zhaoyi immediately scolded, "You lowly maid, why is there aconite powder in your room? Could it be that someone has instructed you to deliberately frame Concubine Shen?"
Seeing that His Majesty was so protective of Concubine Shen, Liu Zhaoyi naturally also protected Concubine Shen like His Majesty on the surface.
Qi Hua was so scared that she shook her head repeatedly, her voice filled with tears: "No, no, it's not me, it's... it's Concubine Shen, Concubine Shen left it here, I really don't know what this thing is."
"Humble servant, do you know what it is to frame the emperor's concubine?"
"Empress Zhaoyi, I dare not lie. It was indeed Concubine Shen who placed it here."
Liu Zhaoyi turned around in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, now there is evidence and witnesses. Concubine Shen was jealous and murdered Concubine Yan. The evidence is irrefutable."
Quan Minghe said calmly, "The maid Qi Hua deceived the emperor and deceived his superiors. According to the laws of the dynasty, her entire family should be executed. Come, drag her away."
Qi Hua's eyes widened instantly.
She kowtowed desperately and begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, please forgive me, Your Majesty, please forgive me! I didn't lie, I was really wronged..."
Liu Zhaoyi was also completely panicked.
Why would Your Majesty react like this?
Why doesn't Your Majesty believe the solid evidence?
Concubine Wang tugged at the handkerchief in her hand fiercely. Your Majesty was actually protecting that vixen, Concubine Shen!
Qi Hua's mournful cry for mercy gradually disappeared outside the hall.
Zhao Cong bowed slightly and continued to report calmly: "Your Majesty, in addition to finding aconite powder in Concubine Shen's palace, it was also found in Concubine Wang's Changle Palace."
He paused.
"Also, I found an exquisite hairpin in Qi Hua's room."
After saying that, Zhao Cong respectfully presented the hairpin with both hands.
Liu Zhaoyi cast her gaze towards the hairpin, took a closer look, and a hint of surprise appeared on her face.
She raised her voice and said, "Your Majesty, isn't this Concubine Wang's hairpin? I have seen her wearing it many times."
Fortunately, she had foresight and had made thorough preparations early on. No matter whether His Majesty investigated Concubine Shen or Concubine Wang this time, she could ensure that she would escape unscathed and not be implicated.
Concubine Wang was originally sitting aside, watching the show with a nonchalant attitude.
But he never expected that this sudden disaster would befall him in an instant.
She was suddenly startled.
Actually framed her?
Is it Liu Zhaoyi or Yan Jieyu?
Concubine Wang stood up in panic, took quick steps, and knelt in the hall.
"Your Majesty, I am wronged! I have never seen the aconite powder, and I don't know why it appeared in my palace."
Liu Zhaoyi shouted, "Lady Wang, not only is there aconite powder in your palace, but your hairpin is actually in Qi Hua's place. I didn't expect that it was you who framed Concubine Shen!"
Concubine Wang secretly resented.
Who else in the harem could have the ability to place aconite powder in her palace without anyone noticing, except Concubine Liu?
She glared at Liu Zhaoyi fiercely.
She said loudly, "Liu Zhaoyi, Your Majesty, this must be someone deliberately framing me. I have never touched the aconite powder. Your Majesty is wise and will surely see through it and clear my name."
After saying this, she looked up at His Majesty with tears in her eyes, hoping that His Majesty would have mercy on her.
But His Majesty's expression showed no sign of change, and she became more and more afraid.
At this time, a guard walked into the hall, knelt on one knee and reported: "Your Majesty, this is Qin Fang, a maid in the palace of Concubine Wang. According to my investigation, she has a close personal relationship with the maid Qi Hua and they have frequent contacts."
When Concubine Wang heard this, she felt dizzy and her body went limp, collapsing to the ground.
With tears streaming down her face, she begged bitterly, "Your Majesty, this must be a slander! I have no grudge against Concubine Yan, why would you want to hurt her face? I really can't understand!"
Liu Zhaoyi looked at Concubine Wang's embarrassed appearance.
He said coldly: "Lady Wang, I'm afraid you didn't do this to hurt Concubine Yan's face. You want to take the opportunity to frame Concubine Shen so that you can reap the benefits. Concubine Shen has been favored by His Majesty since she entered the palace. It's natural for you to be jealous, but how can you do such a vicious thing? You actually want to kill two birds with one stone!"
After Liu Zhaoyi finished speaking, she did not wait for Concubine Wang to refute.
She stood up and bowed to Quan Minghe to plead guilty: "Your Majesty, it was all because of my poor work and lax inspection that the real culprit almost got away with it and slandered Concubine Shen. I am guilty and I beg Your Majesty to forgive me."
When Concubine Wang heard Concubine Liu's lies, she became more and more devastated.
She shouted at the top of her lungs, "Your Majesty! It is clearly Liu Zhaoyi who is framing me! I have never done anything that is against the will of heaven and earth, why doesn't Your Majesty believe me?"
"Qin Fang, are you Liu Zhaoyi's man? Why are you involved with the maid of Yaohua Palace? Tell me!"
Qin Fang looked frightened.
"My Lady Wang, I have been following your instructions, wuwu..."
"You're talking nonsense! You're talking nonsense!"
Quan Minghe had a gloomy face and watched all this with cold eyes.
After a moment of silence, he said in a deep voice: "Lady Wang has a vicious mind. From now on, you will be reduced to a good man. You must kneel in the Buddhist temple and copy the scriptures fifty times every day. After copying, submit them to Yaohua Palace for review."
When Liu Zhaoyi saw that His Majesty had convicted Concubine Wang, she felt a little relieved.
She underestimated Concubine Shen!
She didn't say a word from beginning to end and managed to get away with it so easily.
I originally thought that Concubine Yan, the former love, could still occupy some position in His Majesty's heart.
But today it seems that it is completely useless.
If Concubine Yan lost her reputation, I'm afraid His Majesty wouldn't even look at her. She is really useless!
Judging from today's situation, Your Majesty's novelty towards Shen Yuning has not yet worn off, so it will take a long time to deal with her.
She looked at Concubine Wang, who was so pitiful that she couldn't bear the blow after hearing His Majesty's verdict and collapsed to the ground.
Leng sighed: Lady Wang, don’t blame me, I have to protect myself too.
But before Liu Zhaoyi could breathe a sigh of relief.
Quan Minghe's voice sounded again in the hall: "Liu Zhaoyi is in charge of the harem, but she does not distinguish right from wrong and makes random judgments. From now on, she will be confined for two months and reflect on her mistakes in the palace."
Liu Zhaoyi's face turned pale, and she stood up and saluted: "I obey your order."
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