novelaction Chapter 494: The details are the key
Chapter 494: The details are the key
Fei Wan stood up, thanked the emperor, and walked forward to ask about the emperor's health and condition.
She was as gentle as water, and exuded a light and pleasant fragrance. A few words of greeting made the emperor feel better.
When everyone saw this, some admired Fei Wan's favor, and naturally, some also envied her.
They are all words of concern. The Empress has said them, and everyone has said them. Why does His Majesty feel happy when Concubine Zhao says them?
What they didn't know was that after Fei Wan found out that the emperor was poisoned by the black money drug, she asked the imperial physicians Chu Qingmu and Zheng Miao separately to help her choose the spices.
The poison of black money makes people dizzy and headache, and ordinary fragrance will only aggravate the dizziness and make the poisoned person feel more uncomfortable.
However, the fragrance of the lotus dew, supplemented with a small amount of mint, can make the poisoned person's ears and eyes clear and their spirits better.
Fei Wan has been using perfumed lotion to fumigate her clothes and moisturize her hair since last night, and today she is filled with the elegant scent of lotus flowers.
Being close to the emperor made him feel very comfortable.
Plus the affection of the past and the tenderness of this moment.
How could the emperor not be pleased?
After Fei Wan was given a seat by the emperor, she swept her eyes over the concubines in the hall, taking in the expressions of those who were dissatisfied.
The so-called vying for favor is not just about competing for the emperor's bed and honing one's skills in bed.
It's true that men are lustful.
But with a palace full of beauties at his disposal, he would have higher requirements.
Is he good-looking? Is he good-tempered? Are his words and actions consistent? Are his manners elegant? Can he speak from the heart? Can he read her expression and find the right timing? Is he completely devoted?
I really want everything.
Fei Wan focuses on details.
Weaving an illusion of a perfect woman for the almighty king.
Make him confused and infatuated.
Others are dissatisfied?
Then they can only refuse to accept!
"Zhao Qing?"
The emperor spoke a few words to Fei Wan, but when he saw she didn't respond, he raised his voice.
"...Oh, Your Majesty, I was distracted. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Fei Wan bowed and apologized.
"What are you thinking?"
"I'm thinking... thinking..."
Fei Wan hesitated and stammered.
The emperor frowned.
Fei Wan met the emperor's gaze, startled, and immediately stood up and lowered her head.
She whispered, "I'm thinking... He's sister, a little..."
"Something?"
The emperor thought Fei Wan was also going to attack He Shuangying.
But Fei Wan said, "A little bit, pitiful."
After Fei Wan said this, she seemed to muster up her courage, took a deep breath, and looked up at the emperor.
"Your Majesty, when I think of the He family's sister, whose family was destroyed and whose lives were taken away, and how she herself had no ties with the enemy, yet was exploited and poisoned, I feel that life is truly unpredictable. However, as the saying goes, there is always something hateful about those who are pitiful. Her sharp temper is the root cause of her own misfortune, so this matter cannot be blamed on anyone else."
Fei Wan concluded with a sigh, "I was reading the other day and came across the line 'Heaven and Earth are unkind, treating all things as straw dogs,' which moved me deeply. In life, hatred, joy, and anger are often beyond our control... However, she was the one who poisoned His Majesty, harming his body. According to the rules and the law, she cannot be forgiven, otherwise rumors will swirl. Therefore, after all this thought, I can only describe her as 'pitiable.'"
Her emotion surprised the emperor and everyone in the hall.
The concubines did not participate in the investigation of the spy, so it was difficult to link the emperor's poisoning with spies from the enemy country.
However, the emperor did not expect that Fei Wan's thoughts had already jumped beyond the fight between the women, and even jumped beyond his poisoning, and began to lament about life and destiny.
She is always so kind and open-minded.
The emperor was moved.
He Shuangying's eyes flickered, and she was obviously thinking of a response quickly.
How could Queen Yan give her the chance to interrupt?
Soon, she followed Fei Wan's words and said, "Noble Concubine Zhao, have you been successful in investigating the spies in the palace? I ordered a thorough investigation of the imperial meals yesterday, and we discovered quite a few things."
Fei Wan said respectfully, "I am willing to tell you everything I have found out, and discuss it with Your Majesty."
So, in front of all the concubines in the palace, as well as the officials in charge of the Palace Administration Office, the Imperial Household Department and other departments, clues and evidence about the Qu State spy hidden in the palace and the other two spies were laid out one by one.
Those people have been controlled long ago.
At this time, they were all tied up and brought before the court.
There were many guys who had been tortured and were covered in blood.
It really scared the timid concubines.
The emperor had just woken up and was still weak, so he felt palpitations when he saw this.
Because he is the supreme being and cannot show cowardice, he just holds on.
Almost an hour passed before Queen Yan and Fei Wan sorted out everything and presented it to everyone.
It turned out that the spies arranged by Qu State in the Liang Palace had three secret lines, each with at least a dozen people, and a total of more than sixty people were captured.
Among them were many prominent palace ladies.
There was even a low-ranking concubine.
They were distributed throughout the palace, holding various positions, secretly performing various actions, big or small.
Previously, they had helped the deposed Empress Zheng contact the State of Qu, instigated the Empress Dowager in Ciyun Palace, and helped Consort Lan escape. Now, they had also orchestrated the drugging of the eldest princess and the poisoning of the emperor.
Fei Wan and Yan Hou have been secretly investigating for a long time, and they have collected all the evidence, both human and physical.
Yesterday, the attack was sudden, leaving many spies no time to destroy evidence or escape.
"Your Majesty, these aren't all the spies. Yesterday, three people committed suicide by taking poison when they were captured. They hid the poison in their collars, so they could bite it if they turned their heads. It's truly terrifying. I was so shocked by this report that I couldn't sleep for half the night. The Qu Kingdom is truly ambitious! What exactly do they want to do by sending so many terrifying spies into our palace?"
Fei Wan touched his chest and spoke with a pale face.
The emperor's face was already quite ugly.
He originally ordered Fei Wan to investigate the spies in the palace just to cover up the truth about the assassin and Lan Zhaoyi's trip to the north.
Unexpectedly, Fei Wan actually found out something.
He never expected that the harem where he lived, which was equivalent to his home, actually had so many enemies hiding!
Beiqu!
Generations of friendship, a century-long alliance.
In fact, it has deteriorated.
Although they have not publicly torn up the alliance, they are already a real enemy!
"Come here, send these spies to the Tiger Guard Prison for strict interrogation!"
The emperor waved his sleeves and gave orders loudly.
His body swayed and he almost fainted again.
He hasn't recovered yet!
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, calm down..."
Fei Wan hurried forward and supported him on both sides with Queen Yan.
Passed a color to Queen Yan.
Empress Yan immediately rebuked He Shuangying, who was about to step forward: "Why don't you step back! Even if it's a spy, you weren't the one who drugged the imperial meal, but you were the one who presented it. His Majesty is so weak, and you still have the nerve to approach!"
He Shuangying froze in place, tears of grievance streaming down her face.
Fei Wan gently stroked the emperor's chest: "Your Majesty, I will help you go to the inner hall to rest."
The emperor looked at He Shuangying.
"I'm returning to Chenqian Palace. Cao Bin, let's get going!"
The emperor got up immediately.
Cao Bin brought people to help the emperor out and put him in a warm sedan chair.
Fei Wan followed closely behind, and He Shuangying also followed. No one dared to stop them without the emperor's order.
The two of them followed the emperor to Chenqian Palace.
Looking at the pile of unapproved memorials on the imperial desk, a cold light flashed in Fei Wan's eyes.
He glanced at He Shuangying with a smile.
I thought to myself, today's matter, the most important thing is yet to come. Sister He, you must serve His Majesty well.