readytorunbook Chapter 633: End of the
Chapter 633: End of the
The emperor looked at the handkerchief for a moment, his expression growing gloomier.
This emerald pearl flower is exactly the same as the one found in the Yanxi Palace. The emerald green feathers and round and plump pearls all show that they were made by a famous artist.
"Su Peisheng, let Madam compare your hair!"
The suppressed Concubine Qi kept shaking her head, her eyes full of fear, and could only watch the nanny holding scissors approaching step by step.
A "crack" sound came from her ear, like a loud thunder exploding in her heart.
not like this!
How could this happen!
why!
She wanted to scream out, but the emperor disliked her crying too loudly and ordered someone to cover her mouth.
Zhen Huan looked at Guaerjia Wenyuan's miserable appearance, a hint of pride flashed through her heart, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly.
The nanny took two strands of hair and sniffed them one by one. The rich hair oil was mixed with the strong scent of agarwood.
This is one of the incense that the emperor usually uses. Concubine Qi has been using this since she entered the palace.
"Your Majesty, I am certain that these two tufts of hair came from the same person."
The emperor knocked the pearl flower out of Su Peisheng's hand, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
"Guarjia, what else do you have to say? You actually did such a ridiculous thing just to have a child!"
Guaerjia Wen Yuan's face was pale. She knelt on the ground trembling and kowtowed repeatedly.
Zhen Huan stepped forward and took the large handkerchief out of her mouth.
"Mr. Qi, those who do evil will eventually perish. You better take care of yourself!"
Concubine Qi spat at her fiercely.
"Bah! Bitch! I don't need you to be pitiful!"
Then he cried out for justice to his superiors.
"Your Majesty, I am innocent! I have no idea how these pearl flowers and beautiful hair ended up in the hands of that guard. Someone must have bribed my personal servants. I beg Your Majesty to investigate!"
The emperor announced with a stern face, flicking his sleeves.
"Lady Qi, the Guarjia clan has been spreading alarmist rhetoric, disturbing the imperial palace, and acting inappropriately. Considering your many years in the palace, I will grant you a farewell."
His eyes fell on Zhen Huan, "Let Concubine Zhen handle this matter."
"Su Peisheng, cut off the tongue of that audacious guard and throw him into the Ministry of Punishment. Let him taste the seventy-two punishments!"
"Wen Shichu, as an imperial physician, did not know how to avoid suspicion, thus becoming a target of gossip. He shall be punished with twenty strokes of the cane as a warning to others!"
"Those three people the Guarjia clan brought in are full of nonsense and slander. They will also be sent to the Ministry of Punishment!"
When Zhen Huan saw that Yun'er was among them, she hurriedly looked at the emperor. After meeting his cold gaze, she couldn't help but tremble in her heart. For a moment, she even forgot to plead for Yun'er who was speaking for her.
After all the idlers in the hall were dragged away, the emperor glanced at everyone with a cold face.
"I don't want the events of today's Yongshou Palace Grand Hall to be spread, unless someone wants to visit the Ministry of Punishment."
An Lingrong stood up and took the lead in agreeing.
"I understand!"
The others followed suit.
The emperor spent too long in the hall. Without saying anything else, he strode away.
As soon as he returned to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, he was dissatisfied with everything he saw.
After a moment, he waved towards the curtain behind him.
"Send someone to keep an eye on Concubine Zhen and report back immediately if there's any unusual movement."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
A shadow moved behind the curtain, as if no one had ever been there.
The emperor picked up a memorial and opened it, which was about the crime of Guwalja clan in taking human life.
He opened another book, which talked about the evil deeds of the Guwalja clan who abducted women and occupied fertile land.
The emperor slammed the memorial heavily on the table.
"This is simply unreasonable!"
"Su Peisheng, you follow..."
The Yangxin Palace is busy, and the Yongshou Palace is also busy.
An Lingrong sat at the top, looking at the precious pigeon kneeling in the hall, and was silent for a while.
"What do you mean?"
"My Lord, I had a previous encounter with that black-faced guard. He said I bore some resemblance to his deceased sister, and he treated me with more care. Later, I discovered he had other motives, and after failing to extract any information from him, I distanced myself."
There was a hint of trembling in Bao Ge's voice.
"Today, that daring, black-faced guard was taken to the Ministry of Punishment. I wonder if he will betray me and implicate the Empress?"
She was really frightened by today's situation.
With just one word from the emperor, several lives were lost.
Bao Ge did not feel sorry for those people, but was just glad that he woke up in time.
Without An Lingrong saying anything, Baoque stepped forward and slapped Baoge twice.
"How does the master treat us? It's all obvious to everyone. The palace servants below are trying their best to get to Yongshou Palace. Don't be ungrateful."
"Why didn't you tell your master about the problem? How dare you act alone without telling him?"
Baoque slapped her hard on the back again.
In the past few years, the restless concubines in the harem have not been around to bother people, and Baoge has obviously relaxed.
If Bao'e had not noticed the abnormality and made arrangements in advance, today's incident would have inevitably implicated the master.
Bao Ge was not paying attention and was slapped to the ground by Bao Que.
She quickly struggled to get up.
"Master, I know I was wrong."
An Lingrong personally helped her up and patted her shoulder.
"The disputes in the harem have never ceased. If you are not careful, you will be doomed."
"You saw it today. The result is not important. What matters is what the emperor wants."
"You should think twice before you act in the future."
"Yes, the servant understands."
Bao Ge bowed respectfully. After coming out of the hall, she felt really bad and took the initiative to find Xiao Linzi to receive ten strokes of the cane.
After An Lingrong learned about it from Baoque, she did not stop it.
"Bao Que, the black-faced guard died in the Ministry of Punishment. Cui Jinxi will definitely make the next move. Remember to send someone to keep a close eye on her."
"Yes, master."
Baoque knew very well that Cui Jinxi was an extremely difficult person to deal with, and they had to work very hard to replace Concubine Qi's "adulterer" with her own man.
"Master, the person behind Cui Jinxi is so powerful that he can reach out so far. Are we going to...?"
Baoque made a gesture of wiping his neck.
An Lingrong shook her head slowly.
"We can't touch her for now, lest a single move could lead to a cascading crisis. We don't know enough about the people behind her, so we don't push her too far."
Today, An Lingrong carefully observed the emperor and discovered something extremely terrifying.
In fact, the emperor was well aware of the struggles in the harem, he just came to watch the show when he was free.
Right and wrong are all in his control.
An Lingrong took a deep breath and said, "Guarjia clan has Consort Zhen to escort them on their journey, so let the people below behave themselves."
The emperor doesn't trust anyone!
Late at night, in the stillness of the room, waves of abuse could be heard from the cold palace.
Then there was a violent struggle, and gradually there was no sound.
Bai Zhi saw that her master was staring at the person hanging on the beam and swaying, so she reminded him in a low voice.
"My Lady, it's getting late. We should go back."
Zhen Huan said nothing.
After a moment, she suddenly asked.
"Bai Zhi, do you think I'm cruel?"
"Master, I have been in the palace for many years and I know it is a place where people are eaten alive without leaving any bones. If you are not cruel, others will be cruel to you."
Bai Zhi stared at the person with his back to her with complicated eyes.
"You just want to survive!"