Chapter 121 The Queen Regrets
Lady Zhao was panicked at first, but she soon calmed down and said to Xuanyuan Ling, "When I gave the gift, I was with Lady Xi. Lady Xi gave a bellyband. She was afraid that the Third Prince would not be able to wear it properly, so she asked the maid to check it to make sure it was correct. Then the maid accepted the gift. She checked it at that time."
Xuanyuan Ling heard Shen Qing and heard what she did. This little thing has always been smart, and this time it was also cautious, so she asked the nanny to check.
But this little thing didn't seem to say who she was good friends with, but she was with Concubine Zhao?
Since Shen Qing was mentioned, he couldn't favor one over the other: "Please invite Lady Xi over, and also bring that nanny over."
Zhao Hai made arrangements immediately.
Chen Qing was still thinking about Concubine Yu's change of route. She always had a bad feeling, and this premonition came true very quickly. The person who came to invite her arrived immediately.
The person who came was Xiao Xiazi. After all, Chen Qing had dealt with Xiao Xiazi a lot and had a good relationship with her. Moreover, Xiao Xiazi did not say bad things when she came. Chen Qing knew that even if something happened, it would not have much to do with her, so she asked: "I wonder if the eunuch can tell me what happened in front?"
Xiao Xiazi really knows everything.
Chen Qing heard a big drama on the way and was shocked. Fortunately, she walked fast and was not on the same road as Concubine Yu, otherwise she would have been frightened by the dog as well. If anyone was involved in this matter, it would be a mess and no one would be in good shape.
As soon as Shen Qing arrived, he saluted politely, looking a little nervous about the current situation.
Xuanyuan Ling saw her anxious look. This matter had become a big deal, and he could sense that she was afraid.
But since the person had arrived, Xuanyuan Ling naturally had to ask questions, and his tone was much better than before: "What happened when you gave the gift? Tell me again."
"Yes." Chen Qing repeated honestly, "What I sent today was a longevity lock and a bellyband for the child. I heard that some children have delicate skin and I was afraid that the third prince would not be able to wear it, so I asked the nanny to check it. Concubine Zhao was with me at the time, so the longevity lock she sent was also checked together. There was no problem at the time."
When Jinyun heard this, she felt despair in her heart. She bit the flesh in her mouth, and the flesh was already smelling of blood.
Unexpectedly, Concubine Xi was so cautious that she asked someone to check the gift on the spot, and Concubine Zhao was so lucky that she happened to meet him.
At this time, Zhao Hai said: "I have interrogated that nanny, and she said that she was in charge of the gifts after they were delivered. During this period, only Miss Jinyun came suddenly and said that she wanted to see what the Third Prince received today."
The key to all this goes back to Jinyun. It was Jinyun who was asked to be investigated just now. Now that Concubine Zhao has been cleared of suspicion, Jinyun's behavior has exposed her instead.
If Shen Qing hadn't done that, Concubine Zhao would have been wrongly accused, because she had no evidence to prove that she didn't do it, but now the situation is very different.
Since Concubine Zhao was framed, there must be something wrong with Jinyun.
"What a good scheme! There is such a clever servant in the harem, and I didn't even know about it." The Queen's face was not very good at this time: "You still don't tell the truth. You dare to quibble in front of the emperor and even deliberately implicate Concubine Zhao. How many heads do you have?"
At this moment, Xuanyuan Ling looked at Concubine Fang as if he was looking at a dead person.
Originally, Jinyun's words were somewhat credible, but now it has been confirmed that the injury of the Third Prince was staged by them themselves.
It was obvious that this matter was planned by them from beginning to end. First, they used the dog to make Concubine Yu change her route, and then used the poisoned and mad dog to cause chaos. They took advantage of the chaos to hurt the reputation of the Third Prince and made it impossible for Concubine Yu to deny it. As for Concubine Zhao, she was probably just a backup plan to make an excuse just in case.
If the matter really came to this point, and Concubine Zhao could not prove her innocence, then whatever she said would certainly be regarded as quibbling, because the evidence of poisoning was right there, and she would not be able to quibble at all. At that time, it would be that Concubine Zhao poisoned the Third Prince, and Concubine Zhao discovered that Jinyun intended to scare Concubine Yu, so she took the opportunity to poison the dog to drive it crazy.
Naturally, Lady Zhao would not be able to defend herself for a hundred days.
But she never expected that Shen Qing's move would ruin her good show and instead expose Jin Yun's true colors.
Fangpin was filled with fear. She had been discovered. Everything had been discovered. What should she do? What should she do now?
At this time, Jinyun shouted: "I just can't bear to see my master being bullied by Concubine Yu like this. Concubine Yu is so domineering. If I don't use this method, how can Concubine Yu be punished?"
She shouted, glanced desperately at the pillar not far away, and then rushed out while no one could react.
Zhao Hai shouted: "Hold her."
But it was too late. There was a loud 'bang' and Jinyun hit his head against the pillar. Blood splattered everywhere. Fangpin screamed and almost fainted.
At this time, the imperial physician had already gone over to check: "It's no use."
It's no use. Jinyun is dead. She said she did all this, and then she died. There is no evidence to prove it.
Fangpin shouted immediately: "I am guilty. I failed to detect Jinyun's evil intentions and let this lowly maid harm Concubine Yu and the Third Prince. I am guilty. Please punish me, Your Majesty."
Concubine Fang cried and shouted while pulling Xuanyuan Ling's clothes.
Xuanyuan Ling seemed to have seen something dirty. Zhao Hai had already stopped in front of Fangpin, but when Fangpin pulled, she pulled the corner of Zhao Hai's clothes.
Zhao Hai hurriedly shouted: "Empress Fang, you can't do that."
There was no time to worry about the embarrassment at this moment, and Fangpin could only continue to beg for mercy.
There is no evidence, Xuanyuan Ling looked at Fangpin coldly: "Fangpin called me a servant and hurt the third prince. You are stripped of your title and demoted to a good lady, and you are confined to your house for one year. Yufei was domineering and hurt people, and you are confined to your house for half a year. If you do it again next time, the third princess will not have to stay with you."
Concubine Yu's heart was in her throat. The Emperor was becoming more and more intolerant of her. This time, he was so straightforward. He was not just trying to scare her. It was different from the last time he scared her. This time it was real. He really intended to do so.
Concubine Yu felt a chill in her heart and was extremely frightened, but she could only thank him.
Xuanyuan Ling's eyes were extremely cold: "The rest of the people involved will be beaten to death."
Everyone felt cold from head to toe. The emperor was really angry.
"Concubine Zhao and Concubine Xi have suffered an undeserved disaster. Please reward me, Queen."
The Queen naturally agreed, and after a moment's hesitation she said, "Since Concubine Fang has been demoted to a concubine, it is not appropriate for the Third Prince to be kept by her side."
Xuanyuan Ling glanced at her calmly and said, "The Queen has to take care of Concubine Li's belly now. It would be stressful to take care of another child. There are many women in the harem who don't have children. Concubine Chun had a miscarriage after losing the eldest princess. The imperial physician also said that she would have no children in the future, so she asked the Third Prince to be raised by Concubine Chun."
The queen's face turned pale instantly. She didn't expect that the emperor would use Concubine Li's reason not to give the third prince to her for raising. It was still unknown whether Concubine Li was pregnant with a boy or a girl, but the third prince was a prince. She never expected that her desire for Concubine Li to have a child that day would lead to such consequences today. The queen was heartbroken.
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