readytorunbook Chapter 263 Framed
Chapter 263 Framed
Imperial Doctor Li had helped his master to protect Concubine Meng's pregnancy before, so this time he had a clear path forward and it was even more legitimate.
Huimin watched the emperor and Concubine Meng discuss the matter without interrupting the whole process.
Su Peisheng has already gone to investigate. At this critical juncture, no one knows what outcome Concubine Meng has arranged.
Seeing the haggard appearance of Concubine Meng, the Emperor said to Huimin and the others:
"You guys go back first. I will accompany Lady Meng."
When Huimin returned to Chengqian Palace on the sedan chair, her thoughts drifted far away.
What does she want to do?
As I said, there aren’t so many accidents in the palace.
Accidents can also be man-made.
Just wait and see what results Su Peisheng will come up with.
But unexpectedly, at night, the emperor became furious in the Yangxin Palace.
Su Peisheng followed the clues and found the oil stains on the stone slab and the eunuch behind it. Step by step, he actually found the way to the Yanx Palace.
Originally, Hongqing went to pay his respects, and Fucha Peiyun was chatting happily with her son, when they suddenly heard a noise. Sang'er came to report that a large group of people entered the Yanx Palace.
The people brought by Su Peisheng.
Fu Cha Peiyun's face darkened. She had never expected that it would involve the Yanx Palace.
But Su Peisheng did not go to the main hall, but went to An Lingrong instead.
Fu Cha Peiyun's heart tightened and she almost dropped her dishes.
Hongqing was also anxious when he saw his mother losing her composure.
"Um Niang?"
"Mom, it's okay."
Fu Cha Peiyun smiled soothingly, "Have your meal first, mother is going out for a while."
By the time Fu Cha Peiyun arrived, Su Peisheng had already had someone kidnap a palace maid.
It's someone from An Lingrong's side.
This……
Fu Cha Peiyun felt something was wrong and started to panic.
Holding back the uneasiness in her heart, Fu Cha Peiyun asked:
"Eunuch Su, this is..."
Su Peisheng looked at the palace maid with complicated eyes, who was gagged and crying.
"This Baojuan is involved in the matter of Concubine Meng, and I am just following orders."
Fu Cha Peiyun understood what was going on and looked at An Lingrong, who was trying to remain calm but had a slightly panicked look in her eyes.
Yingpin...
It shouldn't be her.
Can……
Fu Cha Peiyun controlled the expression on her face.
Su Peisheng stopped talking nonsense.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor is still waiting, your servant..."
Fu Cha Peiyun nodded immediately, "My Lord, you are busy, I will not bother you any more."
An Lingrong only has one princess, and Concubine Meng can't hinder her in any way. Besides, there is no grudge between the two of them, so there is no reason for her to harm her.
No, we should let the Imperial Concubine know as soon as possible.
But just as Fu Cha Peiyun was about to call for help, a possibility crossed her mind.
Why wasn't it aimed at the Imperial Concubine?
An Lingrong has always been on good terms with her.
No, I can't move at this moment.
The Yanx Palace must be under someone's watch. Going to inform the Imperial Concubine now would only hinder us.
Baojuan, Baojuan, was the first palace maid assigned to An Lingrong, but later she no longer served her.
On weekdays, the two senior palace maids, Baolian and Baohe, appeared in public.
The expression on Fu Cha Peiyun's face became increasingly uglier.
Huimin also received the news and her face darkened.
Lady Meng, your target is yourself.
But I didn't expect that she would start with An Lingrong.
Ruyi looked at her own queen and said worriedly:
"Your Majesty, you..."
"nothing."
Huimin was also worried, but she tried her best to calm herself down.
The more anxious you are, the more mistakes you make, and the easier it is for others to take advantage of you.
Lingrong...
Huimin's eyes were full of cruelty. Since he dared to attack her people, Concubine Meng, then just wait.
Let’s have some fun.
Now there is only one word - wait.
The emperor didn't summon me, so I couldn't lose my composure and arouse suspicion.
Huimin hardly slept that night.
The next morning, the emperor summoned Huimin, Imperial Concubine Jing, Imperial Concubine Hui, Imperial Concubine Chao, Imperial Concubine Duan, and Imperial Concubine Lan...
Several high-ranking concubines were present.
An Lingrong knelt on the ground, but her expression was firm.
"Your Majesty, I have never done anything like this to murder the heir to the throne."
On the side was Baojuan, who was covered in blood, and a little eunuch.
The young eunuch's legs were twisted abnormally and his body was covered in blood. It seemed that he had been severely tortured.
"No?"
The emperor looked at An Lingrong coldly, "Is this maidservant someone close to you?"
"There are witnesses and physical evidence! How can you deny it?"
An Lingrong still kept her spine straight.
"I am innocent, Your Majesty."
"Baojuan is indeed my servant, but she usually never gets close to me. If I want her to do something, why don't I let Baohe and the others do it?"
"Moreover," An Lingrong looked directly at the emperor with her clear eyes, "What happened to Concubine Meng this time is so similar to what happened to Concubine Lan back then. How could I learn to use the same trick a second time?"
This was indeed the truth. The emperor looked at An Lingrong, whose eyes were firm and she would never admit her guilt.
An is not such a stupid person.
Who would use the same trick a second time?
But Concubine Qi said:
"Your Majesty, Concubine Meng is so innocent. You have to make the decision for her, Your Majesty."
Concubine Qi looked at An Lingrong and said, "What Concubine Ying did was truly sinister. With all the evidence, what else can you say to justify yourself?"
"Moreover," Concubine Qi looked at An Lingrong with contempt, "Concubine Ying only has one princess, who is she doing this for?"
"Princess Ying, don't be stubborn. You treat her as a sister, but she might just treat you as a knife to be thrown away after use!"
As soon as Concubine Qi said this, all the concubines looked at Huimin.
Everyone knows who she is referring to. Yingpin has always been on good terms with the Imperial Noble Consort, so who else could she be doing this for?
It can only be the Imperial Consort.
Concubine Ying only has a princess, but the Imperial Noble Consort has a prince.
"You! How can you be so credulous!"
Xia Dongchun was furious when he saw Concubine Qi biting Huimin. He wanted to slap Concubine Qi in the face, but was held back by Fu Cha Peiyun.
Xia Dongchun felt the pull and knew that Fu Cha Peiyun was reminding him, so he stopped pulling.
When the emperor heard what Concubine Qi said, he looked at Huimin hesitantly. This... Imperial Concubine...
Huimin felt the emperor's gaze and chuckled.
"Why is Concubine Qi so sure? She is so anxious to blame me. Could it be that Concubine Qi stole the money and wants to throw the dirty water on me?"
"Just because I have a prince, I did it? Because I am good friends with Yingpin? So I ordered Yingpin to do it?"
Huimin looked at Concubine Qi with a smile, "There is something fishy about Yingpin's affairs, but Concubine Qi is eager to convict her. What is she trying to cover up? Concubine Qi also has a prince."
"The Emperor hasn't made up his mind yet, why is Concubine Qi so anxious?"
Looking at Huimin's face which was as calm as ever, the emperor hesitated, then walked to Huimin and held her hand.
"Concubine Qi, the matter of Concubine Ying has not been fully investigated yet. The Imperial Concubine has nothing to do with this matter. Please do not involve others for no reason."
Huimin was surprised to feel the warmth of the emperor's hand.
But... who knows how the emperor's attitude will change?
Only yourself can be relied upon.
Huimin's eyes were cold, but her hands were strong.