Chapter 95 This Empress Cannot Bear to See a Scoundrel Alive
Zhao was efficient and returned shortly afterward to report back, confirming that what Xiaolian had said was true.
Jiang Nan's last remaining doubts were dispelled.
She already believed the palace maid to some extent, and now she was absolutely certain.
This was done to prevent her from realizing it was a misunderstanding halfway through the argument, which would lead to an awkward ending and make her lose face.
“Alright, now that it’s been confirmed, let’s visit Sister Niohuru at Yikun Palace before heading to Kunning Palace for the morning audience.”
Jiang Nan stood up, her tone tinged with coldness.
Zhao Deyi hesitated for a moment, then whispered a reminder.
"Your Majesty, should we inform His Majesty about this matter first?"
After all, it involves concubines plotting against the emperor, which is no small matter.
Jiang Nan waved her hand, completely unconcerned.
"His Majesty is in court right now, there's no need to disturb him over such a trivial matter. Rest assured, I know what I'm doing. I'll just ask around and make sure things are clear, it won't escalate into something unpleasant."
She said she was being discreet, but her eyes betrayed her eagerness.
Zhao Deyi's lips twitched slightly.
Your Majesty, when have you ever caused trouble with any sense of propriety?
But he dared not say more and could only bow in agreement.
"Oh, right."
Jiang Nan remembered something and gave the order.
"Bring that Xiao Lian along too. I want her to confront Sister Niohuru and that all-powerful old nanny face to face, and see what they have to say."
"Yes, sir!"
Soon, the group from Yongshou Palace set off in a grand procession.
Chang Shun led the way with eunuchs, and the guards were very strict.
Jiang Nan sat upright in the sedan chair, with Chunlan and the newly adopted Xiaolian following closely behind.
Although Xiaolian was still nervous, there was a hint of calm in her eyes.
The procession headed straight for Yikun Palace.
Upon seeing this, the palace servants along the way quickly made way.
He secretly wondered if Consort Jin was going to Yikun Palace to have some fun so early in the morning.
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Upon arriving at the gate of Yikun Palace, the eunuchs guarding the gate saw Jiang Nan's entourage.
He was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he scrambled inside to announce the news.
Inside Yikun Palace, Empress Niohuru had just finished her breakfast and was being served by palace maids who were combing her hair.
Upon hearing that Consort Jin had arrived again with a large entourage, a sense of foreboding gripped him.
Why is she here so early in the morning? She hurriedly instructed the palace maids to speed up their work.
Before Niohuru was fully prepared, Jiang Nan led his men straight into the main hall.
She skipped even the basic pleasantries today and went straight to sit in the head seat.
His gaze swept over the slightly flustered palace servants of Yikun Palace.
Finally, the blame fell on Niohuru, who hurriedly emerged from the inner room.
Niohuru forced herself to remain calm and curtsied.
"Why did you come so early today, little sister? Is something urgent?"
Jiang Nan's face was frosty, and her sharp gaze was fixed on Niohuru, who was standing below her.
His voice was cold, tinged with disappointment.
“Sister Niohuru, I have always regarded you as my elder sister. Even when I invited you to Yongshou Palace and sometimes forced you to learn things you didn’t want to do, I have never had any ill intentions towards you. I really can’t understand why you would arrange for people to try to kill me? Am I so hateful that you wish you could kill me?”
Upon hearing this, Niohuru's eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.
She hurriedly curtsied, her voice filled with urgency and grievance.
"Your Majesty, please understand. I would never dare to do such a thing. I have only respect for Your Majesty and have absolutely no intention of harming you. Your Majesty, what makes you say such a thing?"
Her reaction was genuine and intense, completely unlike anything she had faked.
Jiang Nan carefully observed her expression and saw that her eyes were clear.
There was only fear and confusion, without any dodging or ruthlessness, and most of the doubts in my heart disappeared.
Her tone softened slightly.
"Really not?"
Niohuru immediately raised her hand, her expression extremely solemn.
"Your Majesty, I swear on the entire Niohuru clan that if I harbor even the slightest intention to harm you, may I die a violent death and my entire family be destroyed."
This oath is so solemn that no one can help but believe it.
Jiang Nan nodded, revealing an expression of "I knew it."
I knew it! She's such a good person, how could Sister Niohuru wish her dead?
"Alright, I believe you."
After saying that, he immediately changed the subject.
"However, just because you don't mean it that way doesn't mean your servants don't have the same idea. Some people are really audacious, actually doing shady things behind your back."
Niohuru's heart skipped a beat, and she instantly thought of the old nanny.
She remembered that after the New Year's Eve banquet, the old nanny had suggested to her that Consort Jin be eliminated, and she had given her a stern warning.
Could it be that the old nanny dared to outwardly comply with her but inwardly defy her and act secretly?
Now, Consort Jin has found something to hold against her and is coming to her door.
A chill rose from the bottom of my heart.
She tried to remain calm and salvage the situation.
"Sister, is there some misunderstanding? Or is someone deliberately stirring things up?"
"Misunderstand?"
Jiang Nan chuckled and shook her head, her posture languid yet confident.
"I already have witnesses in hand: Chang Shun!"
"Your servant is here!"
He always stepped forward in response to the call, his voice booming like a bell.
"Go and invite the head maid of Yikun Palace to me."
Jiang Nan emphasized the word "please".
"Yes, sir!"
Chang Shun accepted the order and, accompanied by several fierce-looking eunuchs, headed straight for the backyard.
Jiang Nan then turned her gaze back to Niohuru, her tone calm yet carrying immense weight.
“Sister, I never wrong the innocent. But if the evidence is conclusive, I will show no mercy. Today, I will not hold a grudge against you because I believe you may not have known anything about it. If you intend to cover it up, then don’t blame me for disregarding our past relationship. You know my temper.”
Niohuru's face froze. She was also somewhat displeased that Jiang Nan had shown her such disrespect.
However, she could only suppress her voice and speak.
"Your Majesty... understands."
She knew that things could not be resolved amicably today, and she could only hope that Jiang Nan would punish the old nanny and calm down.
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Before long, Chang Shun and the others escorted the struggling old woman, who kept shouting that she was wronged, into the hall.
They roughly forced him to kneel on the ground.
"Alright, the main character has arrived."
Jiang Nan looked down at the disheveled old woman and gave instructions to Xiao Lian, who was standing beside her.
"Xiao Lian, tell me what this old woman instructed you to do last night. Tell her everything clearly and completely, so that Consort Niohuru can hear it clearly."
Xiao Lian stepped forward and knelt in the hall.
She clearly and calmly recounted how the old nanny had secretly led her into Yikun Palace the previous night.
How could she be forced to find an opportunity to assassinate Consort Jin by threatening her brother's life?
However, it did not provide any specific plans or details of the assistance provided, but rather gave a detailed account.
The more Niohuru listened, the uglier her face became, filled with shock and anger.
To her shock, the old nanny actually dared to do such a treasonous thing behind her back.
What angered me was how clumsy and foolish her methods were, thinking that she could succeed by exploiting the weaknesses of a palace maid; it was utterly idiotic.
She almost laughed in anger. The old woman was so old, she had lived in vain. People's hearts are unpredictable, how could they be easily controlled?
After hearing this, the old woman struggled to raise her head and shouted in a hoarse voice.
"You lowly servant, how dare you slander me with such baseless accusations! Your Majesty, please see the truth!"
Jiang Nan rebuked him sternly.
Slap him!
Chang Shun immediately stepped forward and slapped the old woman hard across the face several times with both hands.
They beat her until she saw stars, and she dared not shout anymore.
Jiang Nan stopped looking at the old nanny and turned her gaze to Niohuru, speaking in a cold and direct tone.
“Niohuru, the matter is already clear. I don’t want to discuss the truth with you. I’m not happy right now, and I can’t bear to see that old nanny alive anymore. At the same time, I’m also very dissatisfied with you. As a concubine, you can’t even control the servants in your own palace. You’re really useless.”
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