readytorunbook Chapter 253 Promise of the Future
Chapter 253 Promise of the Future
"Are you blaming me for not venting my anger on behalf of Concubine Shen?"
On the way back to Sui Yuxuan, Yongzheng looked at Zhen Huan who had been silent all the time, and finally couldn't help but asked a question.
"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? How dare I..."
Faced with this question, Zhen Huan showed no expression, but expressed her fear to Yongzheng.
"You may say you don't dare, but you may have thought about it in your heart."
Seeing that Zhen Huan was unwilling to show her true emotions in front of him, Yongzheng sighed and also chose to lower his voice and said, "Of course I know that Concubine Shen is innocent. Now, in front of the six concubines, I have cleared her name. In the future, I will compensate her in other ways, but for now, let's stop here!"
These words were not only spoken to Zhen Huan, but also to himself.
When the incident happened, everyone was at the scene and saw it with their own eyes. Couldn't they see the clues behind it?
However, when all the clues point to Concubine Hua, it is destined that this matter will never have a clear explanation now!
The reason is very simple, it's just that the emperor doesn't allow it.
The reason why Yongzheng protected Concubine Hua so much was not because of his preference for Nian Shilan, but because he was considering how to stabilize the Nian family!
At this critical juncture, Nian Gengyao had just won a victory for the court and would be returning to the court soon.
At this time, Concubine Hua regained the authority to assist in managing the six palaces.
If he finds out clearly that Shen Meizhuang was framed, how should he deal with Concubine Hua?
Should I turn a blind eye and let Shen Meizhuang be framed and bear the injustice?
Or should he severely punish Concubine Hua and disrupt all the appeasement that he had prepared with great difficulty?
It is obvious which of the two is more important.
Therefore, Yongzheng could only put Shen Meizhuang in a difficult position for the time being.
Having said that, the method proposed by An Lingrong and everyone else at the time was very good. They let the imperial physicians of the Imperial Medical Bureau make the judgment. This not only ensured Shen Meiyu's innocence, but also confirmed that she was really pregnant with the royal heir.
For such a concubine who had made great contributions to him, Yongzheng felt sorry for her, but at the same time, he couldn't help but feel more "pity" for her.
After a moment of silence, Yongzheng said, "I know that you and Concubine Shen are like sisters. She is really wronged by this experience. I have decided that after Concubine Shen gives birth to the dragon fetus, she will be promoted to the position of concubine!"
After hearing this, Zhen Huan's eyes flickered slightly, and then she said in a steady tone: "Your Majesty's words are as good as gold. I would like to thank you for your grace on behalf of my sister!"
"Why, are you finally willing to smile at me?"
When Yongzheng saw that Zhen Huan's tone had softened a lot, he also felt relaxed.
To him, a mere concubine position was naturally nothing.
Moreover, Shen Meizhuang is indeed capable of taking on the responsibility in terms of both virtue and ability.
As long as she could give birth to the royal heir successfully, Yongzheng didn't mind giving her this grace.
"But there is a problem. I am a little worried..."
At this moment, Zhen Huan suddenly changed the subject and said, "Sister Mei is now living with Concubine Jing, who treats her very well. If Sister Mei is promoted by the Emperor in the future, wouldn't Xianfu Palace suddenly have two more principal seats?"
"This is not a difficult thing."
Yongzheng was originally wondering what Zhen Huan was worried about, but after hearing these words, he suddenly laughed.
"Among the six palaces, there are still many palaces without a main seat. When the time comes, we can let Concubine Shen move in and live there!"
With just a few words, she resolved all the issues that Zhen Huan was concerned about.
Upon seeing this, Zhen Huan nodded in agreement and stopped dwelling on the topic.
Seeing that she was about to return to Sui Yuxuan, Zhen Huan suppressed all distracting thoughts.
……
"Lingrong, you are right."
On the other hand, in Cunju Hall, An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang had a sleepless night.
Originally, the main reason why An Lingrong stayed here was to accompany Shen Meizhuang.
But after An Lingrong persuaded Shen Meizhuang, Shen Meizhuang's attention was diverted, and she suddenly became more energetic and started to discuss the specific plan with her!
"Hua Fei is hateful, but she is not the only one who can achieve her current status."
An Lingrong looked at Shen Meizhuang's extremely energetic appearance and admired her silently in her heart, then began to analyze the situation with Shen Meizhuang.
"That's right!" Shen Meizhuang nodded, and also agreed with An Lingrong's analysis and expressed her own opinion.
"She is able to have the final say in the palace. Her biggest reliance is nothing more than the emperor's favor, and then the support of her mother's family!"
When she said this, Shen Meizhuang secretly clenched her teeth, trying not to show her emotions too much.
The reason why she reacted this way was very simple.
That is, Shen Meizhuang's maternal family also came from a military family, and her father was Jeju assistant commander Shen Zishan.
It's a pity that although he was a military general, Shen Zishan's official position could naturally not be compared with Nian Gengyao, and the help he could provide to his daughter was also not on the same level.
"Don't worry, sister. I have already discussed this with sister Huan before."
An Lingrong's attention has always been on Shen Meiyu, and of course she noticed that she lost her composure for a moment when she mentioned the word "mother's home".
An Lingrong smiled at Shen Meizhuang and said, "As the saying goes, the moon waxes and wanes, and the water overflows. No matter how grand and magnificent it is, there will always be a sad end!"
"What you said is right!"
Such words undoubtedly sounded like heavenly music to Shen Meizhuang now.
Then, she immediately took An Lingrong's hand, her eyes flickering as if tears were about to well up.
"I know that in this huge palace, besides Huan'er, you are the only one who treats me sincerely. Now I have a premonition that Hua Fei will not give up if she doesn't get any benefits this time. There will definitely be more open and covert attacks against me in the future. Lingrong, you must protect yourself well, only then can you have a better future!"
Shen Meizhuang's words were heartfelt and also expressed her deep worry when facing Concubine Hua.
If it were before, Shen Meizhuang would certainly not be afraid of Concubine Hua.
But it’s different now. Whether it’s her or An Lingrong, they are both pregnant!
Because of this, at this time, Shen Meizhuang was not only deeply wary of Concubine Hua.
"Sister Mei, don't worry, I will be fine."
An Lingrong understood her worries and said, "Not only will I be fine, we will all be fine!"
Although according to Shen Meizhuang's words, Concubine Hua will not let it go.
But Yongzheng was not a fool. Such an "accident" had just happened. If Concubine Hua acted hastily again, wouldn't that be committing a crime against the wind?