Chapter 163 Is His True Nature Revealed?
Bai Wutong looked at Yunxi's little face and knew in her heart that if she wanted to truly keep the two children, it would not be enough to rely on herself alone, and she needed more help.
Before, she was focused on developing a relationship with the emperor and dealing with Jin Weige, and had never thought about making friends with other concubines.
Duan Chunrou is just one of them, she needs to win over a few more people.
Those with too low a rank won't work. Concubine Hui and Concubine De have good rank and family background, so maybe you can give them a try.
Just in time for the Queen to get into trouble, they should all want to go and watch the fun.
"Chan'er, keep an eye on Yunxi. Yingchun, go out and spread the news. Say that someone beat the drum to accuse the queen of murdering the heir. Remember, don't let others know that it was you who said it. Go."
After making the arrangements, Bai Wutong asked Yunxiang to continue going out and keep an eye on the situation outside.
It's not convenient for her to show up now, so it's best for her to pretend that she knows nothing.
At this time, the queen had already arrived at the Yangxin Palace.
She was wearing a dark plain long dress and looked very sick.
In the past, Zhang Chengyan would generally not let her out because she was the queen and in poor health.
But the situation today is different.
As Zhang Chengyan’s first act of protesting against injustice after ascending the throne, he must handle it properly. Only in this way can he leave behind the name of a sage monarch.
"Your Majesty, your servant greets you." The queen bowed, and just as she finished speaking, she couldn't stop coughing.
Zhang Chengyan frowned. Why did the hall smell like medicine as soon as she came in? She had a strong smell of medicine on her body before, but not to this extent.
The coughing sounded like he was about to die, which was scary to look at.
Could it be that he knew what happened today and pretended to be like this?
When he thought of this possibility, Zhang Chengyan felt inexplicably irritated.
Why can't the concubines in the harem be like Bai Wutong, pure and clean, but instead use these shameful means.
"Queen, I'm sure you already know why I called you here. What do you have to say about the people outside beating drums to complain about their grievances?"
The queen spoke very softly, "Your Majesty, I have never done such a thing!"
"The other party said that there is evidence. Do you have a way to prove your innocence?"
The queen smiled bitterly, "If someone is determined to frame me, even if I try my best to prove myself, it will be useless. Your Majesty, I am really innocent. I have never harmed Concubine Wen. Your Majesty was also present at the incident that day. It was clearly Jin Weige who did it!"
"I have always wanted to have a child since I was in the palace, but I didn't get what I wanted and I also had a bad diet. I know the pain of not being a mother, so how could I do such a thing to murder the heir to the throne? Your Majesty, I have been with you for seven years. You know my character. I would never do such a vicious thing!"
After saying that, she started coughing again, and tears were coming out.
The nanny next to her knelt on the ground with tears and snot, feeling extremely wronged. "Your Majesty, your Majesty is not in good health and can't even manage the harem. How could she have the ability to do such a thing? Yesterday, Concubine Zhao came to Fengyi Palace and threatened you in public to return the eldest prince. Her attitude was terrible and she didn't distinguish between the superior and the inferior! What happened today must have been her attempt to frame you!"
Zhang Chengyan snorted coldly, "How dare you, a slave, criticize your master? You don't know the difference between high and low! Get out of here. Do you have the right to interrupt me when I'm talking to the Queen?"
The nanny has always relied on her status as the queen's dowry, and thinks she has a place in front of the emperor. She is also bolder in speaking than other servants.
But I didn't expect that the Emperor would get angry just after I criticized Concubine Zhao today!
Wang Decai gave a look and someone immediately dragged the nanny out.
The Queen couldn't help but tighten the handkerchief covering her mouth, "Your Majesty..."
"Okay, now it's just you and me. Tell me, did you do these things? You have to think it over. If I investigate and find out something, your reputation will be ruined. If you tell the truth now, I can still find a way to cover it up for you. As the queen, you also represent the reputation of the royal family. I can't let you go out and embarrass yourself!"
"Your Majesty!" The Queen's eyes widened in disbelief. "What do you mean? You don't believe me? I really didn't do it. That's all slander!"
Zhang Chengyan leaned back in his chair, his expression cold, "Do you really think I know nothing? Xun Mingzhi knows that this person is not very capable, but he would not dare to buy and sell official positions just because of Concubine Zhao! Even the Duke of Zhenguo doesn't dare to do such a thing, where does he get the courage? I have already sent people to investigate."
"Before the accident, he looked for his son Xun Zhiyuan, but he couldn't find him. But the next day after the accident, he went back. That day in the court, so many people put pressure on me, didn't they just want you to raise the prince? The Duke of Zhenguo, the Left Prime Minister, each one of them was forcing me to express my position!"
Zhang Chengyan slowly stood up and walked in front of the queen, his eyes dark and deep, "Do you know what I hate the most?"
He suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed the queen's neck, his tone extremely cold, "What I hate most is the harem interfering in politics! Haven't you seen the fate of the Queen Mother? You actually dared to get involved with the Duke of Zhenguo. Do you really think I'm easy to control?"
The queen looked at him in horror, unable to believe that the emperor, who had always been a humble gentleman, would actually do something to her one day!
The force on her neck continued to tighten, making her chest feel heavy and suffocated, and even more so, fear!
The reason why Zhang Chengyan was so angry today was not because of Concubine Zhao, but because of the Duke of Zhenguo.
The Queen Mother was restrained in the beginning because of the support of the Duke of Zhenguo and the identity of his biological mother.
Now he has finally figured out a way to take down the Queen Mother legitimately, and now the Queen, someone he has never paid attention to, is getting together with the Duke of Zhenguo!
One by one, they really treated him, the emperor, as a soft persimmon!
"If you want a prince, you can come to me and tell me. If you can convince me, what's wrong with giving me the prince? But you should never let the court officials put pressure on me!"
The queen was already a little out of breath at this time.
She couldn't help but raise her hand and grab Zhang Chengyan's fingers, "Your Majesty, I...I can't breathe!"
Zhang Chengyan finally let go, "I will ask you one last time, did you do this?"
The queen swallowed her saliva. She had originally decided not to say anything, but now she was a little hesitant.
No, the emperor definitely won’t be able to find out!
In fact, all the things she did did not leave any evidence, and ever since Mammy disappeared, she has tried her best to clean up any traces that might have been left behind.
No one will ever know!
"Your Majesty, I...I have never done this!"
She thought Zhang Cheng would be even more furious at the banquet, but unexpectedly, his attitude was much better than before. "Since you didn't do it, then find a way to prove your innocence."
As the emperor, he cannot ignore this matter, otherwise people all over the world will laugh at him.
But he didn't want to bring shame to the royal family. If the queen could handle it this time, she could continue to be the queen.
If the problem can't be solved, he doesn't mind changing the queen!
The queen's back was already covered in cold sweat. Looking at the young emperor in front of her, she felt for the first time that he was so terrifying.
Why did I think I knew him well before?
No, it’s obvious that I don’t understand at all!
Or... did his true nature only show up after the Queen Mother got into trouble?
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