Chapter 497 Framed Concubine Jia
Chapter 497 Framed Concubine Jia
After being punished, Ruyi became visibly more obedient.
First, she did not inquire about Hongli's whereabouts in an attempt to arouse his sympathy. Second, she did not go out for a stroll again, but stayed in the Yanx Palace to recuperate.
She even followed the doctor's orders completely. She did whatever Jiang Yubin told her to do, and refused to do anything if he didn't tell her to do it. Even if someone cursed at her at the door, she would just keep a cold face and pretend not to hear it.
Except for the important days every month when she visited Empress Fucha and Yan Wan, she could be said to have never left the house.
Gradually, everyone even forgot her existence.
But not everyone has forgotten.
For example, Concubine Zhen and Lan Da Ying.
After the concubines paid their respects to Empress Fucha, Concubine Yanwan, Concubine Zhen and Lan agreed to stay.
The two concubines turned pale with fright, but tried their best to remain calm.
Empress Fucha looked at the two of them, and thinking of the fact that the Emperor had come specially yesterday, she lowered her eyes and rubbed her brows.
Yanwan didn't say anything, just drank tea and ate snacks.
The fruit tea was prepared by Empress Fucha according to her favorite ingredients. She also personally supervised the preparation of the snacks. She was no different from a kind mother waiting for her daughter to return home. She wanted to do everything herself.
Yan Wan had always enjoyed Empress Fucha's attentiveness to her, and since it was not a big deal, she naturally just watched the show.
By the way, it was Concubine Zhen and Lan Da Ying who wanted to murder Ruyi's fetus. It was she who exposed it to the Empress, and the Empress told the Emperor.
Empress Fucha glanced at the head palace maid.
The head maid immediately brought two plates of food.
One plate is chestnut crisps.
One plate is sour plums.
Lan couldn't sit still anymore after agreeing to it. She slipped off the stool and fell to her knees on the ground: "Your Majesty, please spare me! Your Majesty, please spare me! I will never dare to do it again!"
Zhenpin wanted to calm down a bit, but seeing that Lan had admitted it, she was angry, but she also knew that she had no choice but to admit it, so she knelt down and said, "I admit my guilt. I just can't stand her. She did such a lowly thing, but she still pretended to be a saint and taught me not to be jealous and compete for favors! As if she is the emperor's legal wife!"
Empress Fucha said solemnly: "This is not the reason why you are plotting to murder the heir to the throne!"
She said in a deep voice: "It is common for concubines to compete for favor. As long as they don't murder people and don't violate palace rules, I will never care. Over the years, there have been people like you two who directly murdered the dragon heir, but you have never had the chance to make the same mistake again."
Lan agreed and burst into tears: "I really changed! I was just robbed of my favor by Concubine Yao, and then the emperor completely forgot about me, so I was distracted for a moment!"
Concubine Zhen's face turned pale: "I just made a small mistake! In fact, I didn't cause any casualties!"
Empress Fucha said coldly, "I and the Imperial Concubine have warned you many times that no one is allowed to attack the princes and princesses, but you obviously didn't listen. From now on, you will all be moved to the cold palace."
Lan agreed and burst into tears: "Queen, please spare my life!"
Concubine Zhen was provoked to anger: "I just dealt with a woman that neither you nor the Imperial Noble Concubine likes!"
Empress Fucha said in a deep voice: "This is not a question of likes and dislikes between me and the Imperial Concubine, but, you can attack the unborn child today to vent your anger, and in the future, you will dare to attack other princes and princesses for power and the position of crown prince.
Don't say it's impossible. If people can control their evil thoughts once they are released, no one in this world will be executed. Go, the emperor already knows about this, and going to the cold palace can at least save your lives."
Zhenpin's face suddenly turned pale. She thought that she had only touched a woman that the Queen and the Imperial Noble Consort disliked. Even if she was discovered, since neither of them said it in public, there was something to talk about.
But the Emperor knew...
The emperor has lost many princes and princesses, and now he is most afraid of anyone who lays a hand on the heir to the throne.
She had underestimated the Empress and the Imperial Consort - they actually allowed the woman they hated the most to give birth to the Emperor's child!
But in the final analysis, they did show mercy.
The last person who plotted to murder the royal heir... seemed to have been directly sentenced to death by the emperor, and his entire family was exiled three thousand miles away.
Zhenpin grabbed Lan Da Ying and wiped the tears from her face: "Get up, it's not like you didn't think about this day before you did it!"
She wanted to go to the cold palace by herself, but Lan agreed but she refused and had to beg again. However, it was just the difference between leaving on her own and being carried out by others.
After this matter was dealt with, Empress Fucha looked at Yan Wan and said angrily, "You seem to be enjoying your meal."
Yan Wan said coquettishly: "Your Majesty has prepared it. I have to finish it no matter what, otherwise I won't be able to sleep when I go back."
Empress Fucha chuckled and tapped her forehead: "You are good at coaxing people."
Yan Wan smiled and said, "It is my blessing to have someone who can coax me."
Empress Fucha sighed and asked about Ruyi: "Yaopin's belly..."
Yan Wan came closer and said, "I heard that she has been asking about Concubine Jia's whereabouts recently. I'm afraid she wants to put the blame for the premature birth on Concubine Jia."
Empress Fucha frowned: "The Emperor likes to let Concubine Jia take the blame, and so does she. They are really..."
Yan Wan smiled and said, "A perfect match?"
Empress Fucha tapped her forehead: "Mischievous!"
Then he asked, “What do you think?”
Yan Wan smiled and said, "She has already chosen the candidate, why not let her take this opportunity to deal with Concubine Yao and just treat it as collecting some interest first."
Empress Fucha nodded: "It's good that you know it well."
After that, she gently touched Yan Wan's cheek and said, "I am always afraid that you want those things too much and will suffer too much, but I am also afraid that you can't endure the hardship and can't make up your mind, and you will miss the opportunity in hesitation."
Yan Wan held her hand, her eyes serious, "Your Majesty knows me. As long as I can achieve my goal, it's okay to tolerate my former enemy. Besides, although Concubine Jia is alive and in a high position, she knows how much she has suffered. This will make me feel more comfortable than killing her directly."
Empress Fucha heard from Zhang Yun that in order to give birth to the twins, Concubine Jia had contracted bleeding syndrome and her qi and blood were severely depleted. Although it seemed nothing serious on the surface, she had actually suffered severe damage inside, which had affected her lifespan.
It was because Concubine Jia was still wearing gorgeous makeup and speaking and doing things in a hurry that made her forget about it.
She smiled, and her worries were put to rest: "With your ability, I won't even have to worry about you anymore."
Yan Wan smiled and said, "You can be a blessing for me to live a hundred years. This will make me happier than any gold, silver or treasures!"
Empress Fucha was so coaxed by her that she smiled happily and ate half a bowl of rice more during the meal.
Yanwan was also happy. She ate a little more and after leaving Changchun Palace, she simply went to pick up the children and went for a stroll in the Imperial Garden.
Yunjiao was tasked with delivering a message to Concubine Jia, and she went with the palace's account books.
Concubine Jia patiently and politely sent Yunjiao away. Looking at the account books that had already been checked on the table, her face twitched.
Although, Ruyi and the emperor are a perfect match! Are you addicted to finding her to take the blame? Then don't blame her for being cruel and ruthless!
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