Chapter 87: Rejected
On the fourth day of the first lunar month, he accepted the request and went to deliver the emperor’s oral order.
Concubine Li plotted to murder Concubine Jing, so she was fined one year's interest.
This caused an uproar in the entire harem.
If you say this is to protect Concubine Li, then Concubine Li is like this now. But if you say this is to protect Lady Jing, then this is really not the case.
After hearing this, Concubine Li forced herself to express her gratitude.
However, the eunuch who came to deliver the message had something else to say: "Master Jieyu, there is no need to be angry. The emperor has said that everything has its cause and effect. When Master Jieyu feels wronged, think about who made you suffer."
Having said this, he left.
It was only after hearing these words that Li Jieyu managed to hold on and not fall down.
"Your Majesty, do you know that I'm wronged?" she asked.
Ye Xin quickly responded, yes, it was indeed the case.
Otherwise, how could the murder of a concubine only result in a monthly fine? Shen Chuliu was not too angry after hearing this. She looked at the pile of things that Qi Yixiu had sent over.
Tonics, daily necessities, cloth, jewelry, and silver.
After hearing Qi Yixiu's words that he would come tonight, he just sneered.
Layue, who came to deliver the message, was a little confused.
He didn't dare to tell anyone when he returned to Taiji Palace. When his master asked him, he just stammered, "Look... Miss Jing doesn't look very happy."
Chusi glared: "How can I be happy?"
It was obvious that Concubine Li was framed. Not only did the emperor not explain clearly, but he also punished her severely.
How can a beautiful woman not care about this beautiful scene?
Tsk, but if you care about it, you will only be wronged.
Forget it, he is the emperor's servant and can't take care of these things.
He will honor whoever is favored, and let whoever falls out of favor be alone.
In the evening, Qi Yixiu planned to go to Cuiyunxuan for dinner.
When they arrived at Cuiyunxuan, Shen Chuliu did not come out to greet them.
There were only Yao Baolin and his servants.
"Is your master still not feeling well?" Qi Yixiu asked.
Zizhu said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Our beauty... our beauty is not feeling well and said that she cannot receive you today. Your Majesty, please... go somewhere else."
Qi Yixiu was still smiling, but that smile had lost its warmth: "Oh? It seems that Miss Jing is ill."
"In reply to the emperor, the beauty..." Yao Baolin wanted to explain a few words.
"Since that's the case, I'll leave first." Qi Yixiu turned around and walked out of Cuiyunxuan.
This was the first time that he was turned away by a concubine.
Shen takes herself too seriously, he spoils her too much.
Shen Chuliu was drinking tea in the room. When he heard Qi Yixiu leave, he sneered.
She actually knew what Qi Yixiu meant. The emperor knew that Concubine Li was wronged.
So Concubine Li was deliberately kept.
At this point, it is definitely not because Concubine Li felt sorry for the emperor and was reluctant to let him go.
Rather, the person behind the scenes needed more enemies, and Concubine Li was that enemy.
After this period of time, Concubine Li had something to do.
But in the last drugging incident, Zhang Gengyi was pushed forward to take the blame, and the person behind it was never caught.
This time, another Concubine Li is introduced.
In other words, don’t the people of Jingmei care about their reputation?
So for the sake of face, Shen Chuliu had no choice but to make a fuss.
If she was really so sensible and didn't make a fuss, the emperor would just be sympathetic to her and pity her suffering, and everything would be fine.
But what about the long term?
In this harem, how many times does Shen Chuliu have to give in?
If she gives in, won't the emperor get used to it?
Of course, the harem needs gentle and temperless people, but isn't that too uncharacteristic? Wouldn't it be exhausting to pretend to be gentle and generous for a lifetime?
She had to establish a different image for Qi Yixiu. Right now, it was clear that Jing Meiren was angry because the emperor did not deal fairly with the people who hurt her.
The Shen family is in great need of it now, and their people are still leading troops outside. What a great opportunity!
She felt that a man like Qi Yixiu would not be able to treat a woman without temper well for a long time. Even if he could, she did not want to be that woman without temper. Let others play the role of the saint. She could not do it.
It only takes a few months to develop a habit, and for an emperor, it would only take a few years at most.
If it doesn’t work in the next few years, we’ll talk about it later.
Anyway, now that the emperor has been angered and left, he will neither be demoted nor suffer any major loss.
If not for anything else, it’s for the Shen family.
So Shen Chuliu did it boldly and confidently.
As for the person behind this...the only one who could get the banned drug from the previous dynasty is Feng.
I don't know if it was Empress Dowager Feng or Consort Feng. But it doesn't make any difference, they are one and the same.
As for why Feng used such a big hand to deal with her, it was certainly not just because her favor blocked Concubine Feng's way.
Otherwise, why hasn't Li Meiren been opposed to such a fight? Mainly because of her family background.
The Shen family's family background really overwhelms the Feng family.
If Shen Chuliu could be convicted or killed, the Shen family would suffer a loss, and the Feng family would also be able to hold their heads high.
"Master, the emperor is gone." Zizhu felt a little uneasy.
Zizhu was feeling uneasy, and the others were even more uneasy.
"Well, from today on, be careful. The evil spirits will probably show up soon."
"Don't worry, master. We will serve you well." Zi Rui said.
"Well, don't worry. Not everything goes smoothly. We have enough money and our positions are not low. We don't have any crime. It won't be too hard."
There is absolutely no way she would be in the same predicament as Concubine Li.
If she really has it, she will never hold it in.
"Yes." Zi Rui's eyes were red. She felt sorry for her beauty suffering.
"Okay, okay. You must be strong in everything. You were brought here from your mother's home. If you can't keep steady, what about others?" Shen Chuliu patted her hands.
Zi Rui nodded and went out.
"Since the Queen asked me to rest, then... I'll rest for a few more days before paying my respects. Bring us the meal." Shen Chuliu said.
Zizhu agreed and went out to make arrangements.
That day, the news that the emperor went to Cuiyunxuan and left spread, and Qi Yixiu did not ask anyone else to sleep with him that night.
Returned to Taiji Palace alone.
The next day was the first day of May, and the Empress Dowager went to the palace to pay respects, but Shen Chuliu and Yao Baolin did not go.
It was because the beautiful lady who had been cleared of suspicion went there.
This is not surprising, as Concubine Li also struggled to go.
After leaving the Empress Dowager's palace, Concubine Li was blocked by Concubine Li.
"It's your fault that the child you gave birth to turned out like that. It's your fault that you are unclean. Your heart is dirty! How could you do that? Not only did you harm Lady Jing, you even dragged me into it! How is it now? The emperor didn't have the heart to punish you severely because you gave birth to a child. In the future, I advise you to put away these dark thoughts! Otherwise, I'm afraid you will die without knowing how you did it!"
"Ahem... I heard what you said today, Lady Li. Others heard it too. I'll remember it for you." Concubine Li said while holding on.
She was hinting to Li Meiren that she was innocent in this matter.
In fact, how could the beautiful lady not realize that it was all true and false, and it was just a show.
So she pretended not to understand: "You can talk! Humph, I hope you don't fall into my hands!"
[Struggling, struggling, both are right. 】
(End of this chapter)
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