"The princess has no grudge against you, why are you doing this?" Concubine Zhuang glared at Concubine Lu angrily.
Lady Lu hesitated for only three strokes before she confessed:
"It hurts! Stop hitting me, I confess everything! It's all for Concubine Hui."
Xiao Yunyao couldn't believe it, "Lady Lu, I never ordered you to do such a thing!"
"Zhaoyi did not instruct me. I figured it out on my own. Zhaoyi and Empress Zhuang are both your majesty's childhood sweethearts, but Zhaoyi's treatment is far inferior to that of Empress Zhuang. I feel sorry for Zhaoyi..."
"It hurts, it hurts... To be honest, I wanted to please Concubine Hui. My father works under General Xiao. If I want a good future, I can only please Concubine Hui... I also heard from Su Xian that Concubine Hui couldn't eat because of Concubine Zhuang, so I wanted to get rid of Concubine Zhuang for Concubine Hui..."
That day, Xiao Yunyao called her to the palace for tea.
Seeing that Xiao Yunyao was in a bad mood, she inquired about the matter for a while and learned from Su Xian that Concubine Hui was unhappy because of Concubine Zhuang and she even had no appetite.
Although Xiao Yunyao quickly interrupted Su Xian's words, Concubine Lu immediately realized that this was an opportunity.
If she could get rid of Concubine Zhuang for Xiao Yunyao, or lose her favor, Xiao Yunyao would definitely take care of her, and it would also benefit the family.
On the contrary, if she can't share Xiao Yunyao's worries, would Xiao Yunyao still accept her as a subordinate?
so……
Concubine Lu attacked the eldest princess.
Her first target was Concubine Zhuang. But because she was ill, she could not leave Linlang Palace, so she could not find an opportunity. The eldest princess often went to the Imperial Garden to play, so it was easier for her to attack.
In Lu Guiren's opinion, Concubine Zhuang's current illness is all due to the eldest princess's favor.
Without her, Concubine Zhuang's favor was reduced by half, so Concubine Hui was naturally happy.
And she didn't realize that she had such thoughts because Su Xian deliberately hinted and guided her, and deliberately mentioned the emperor's love for the first daughter...
Xiao Yunyao just wanted Concubine Lu to attack the eldest princess.
Xue Jinshu said that His Majesty treated Concubine Zhuang better than she did in every way, and she understood.
Therefore, she not only wants Concubine Zhuang to fall out of favor, but also wants the eldest princess to die, and will not let Xue Jinshu get away with it.
Whether it is Concubine Jing or Xue Jinshu.
She knew exactly what these people were thinking and what they said deliberately in front of her.
She took action because she really wanted to deal with Ning Wanyin and Concubine Zhuang.
But it’s not for these onlookers to take advantage.
…
After today's morning court session, the emperor discussed state affairs with his ministers.
Until Lian Rui went to report, he had just finished his work and immediately got up to go to the garden.
When the Emperor arrives...
Lady Lu had been beaten with dozens of boards and was crying out in pain, barely breathing.
She confessed everything that should and shouldn't be said.
"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong... I know I was wrong..." As soon as Concubine Lu saw the emperor, she cried and admitted her mistake.
She was so scared of being beaten that she would rather die than continue to be beaten.
Lian Rui had already reported the whole story of the case, and Wu Mi stepped forward and reported the confession of Concubine Lu.
"Noble Lady Lu plotted to murder the princess and should be beaten to death." Helian Qi said coldly.
"Your Majesty, please spare my life..." Concubine Lu wanted to cry out, but Wu Mi had already skillfully blocked her mouth with a ball of cloth.
There was only the sound of sobbing.
Xiao Yunyao looked at the emperor, her face full of self-blame, "Your Majesty, this is all my fault. I just felt that the relationship between you and Majesty was not as deep as that between you and Concubine Zhuang, so I was sad, but I didn't expect... I didn't expect..."
"I never thought she would do such a thing!"
Concubine Lu's confession was very clear that Xiao Yunyao did not order her to do anything.
But Helian Qi was suspicious by nature. In his opinion, Xiao Yunyao might be innocent in this matter, but it was also possible that she deliberately mentioned Concubine Zhuang in front of Lu Guiren...
Helian Qi said lightly, "Since this matter has nothing to do with you, you don't need to blame yourself."
Xiao Yunyao felt inexplicably uneasy.
Although the emperor did not blame her, she felt that something was wrong.
Ning Wanyin was not surprised to see this scene. The emperor had suspected her at the beginning, so he would naturally suspect Xiao Yunyao now...
As a beneficiary, it is not possible to dispel such doubts with just a few words.
"You all go back to the palace." Helian Qi glanced at the concubines.
Finally, he looked at Ning Wanyin and Concubine Zhuang, "Let's go see the princess together."
He did not mention the fact that Concubine Zhuang had punished Concubine Lu in violation of the rules, and naturally no one would bring bad luck to the emperor because of Concubine Lu.
The concubines bowed and took their leave.
Xue Jinshu looked the same as everyone else on the surface, but she was actually very angry.
No one expected that Xiao Yunyao would be instigated to deal with Concubine Zhuang, but Xiao Yunyao's way of dealing with her was to get rid of the eldest princess.
This person may seem impulsive, but he will not let others take advantage of him.
It seems that there is still no hope of raising the eldest princess.
We have to make other plans.
…
The emperor, Concubine Zhuang and others left Yonghe Palace one after another.
Ning Wanyin looked at the scenery in the distance, thinking:
"Xiao Yunyao didn't even let Concubine Zhuang go..."
This person is extremely jealous and there is no way he would let her go.
The previous incident with the eternal lamp made her even more suspicious.
After the beginning of summer, it has been cloudy and rainy for several days.
The emperor was busy with government affairs and rarely came to the harem. And every time he turned over the cards, he didn't turn over Xiao Yunyao. Fu Jiaoyi had slept with him several times in April, but Xiao Yunyao hadn't been there once.
The emperor often summoned Xiao Yunyao to the Ganxin Palace to serve him with writing materials.
This is a means of expressing favor.
But now...
Since that day in the imperial garden, she never saw the emperor again.
Everyone in the harem also noticed the clues. His Majesty treated Concubine Hui very coldly and no longer showed the same honor and favor she had when she first entered the palace.
"Your Majesty must have become suspicious of me because of what happened last time." Xiao Yunyao finally reacted.
Su Xian comforted him, "Master, your authority to assist the six palaces has not been taken back by His Majesty. This means that although His Majesty has some misunderstandings about you, he will not completely ignore you... Now it is just a temporary predicament."
"You're right. His Majesty gave me the power over the six palaces, but I didn't do a good job. I guess he's a little disappointed in me..." When Xiao Yunyao thought of this, she hated Ning Wanyin even more.
Without her, she wouldn't be inferior in every way.
“I should make some achievements in assisting in the management of the six palaces, and let His Majesty know that although he misunderstood me, I am still conscientious and do not forget my duties.” Xiao Yunyao calmed down.
Unable to see the emperor, Xiao Yunyao's mind was no longer on anyone else, and she only thought about how to gain his favor.
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