novelaction Chapter 417: Change of Mind, Queen's Incident
Chapter 417: Change of Mind, Queen's Incident
"Yes, yes."
"It seems that Chun'er doesn't care about the friendship between her and me at all."
"Well, since we can't be friends, then we can only be enemies."
Originally, Zhen Huan wanted to ask Chun'er in person why she did this, but now it seems there is no need.
Perhaps, she never really understood Chun'er from the beginning to the end.
"The Emperor has arranged for Eunuch Su to investigate this matter. Jinxi, please go and hand this little Guizi over to Eunuch Su."
Zhen Huan wiped away her falling tears, looked at Jin Xi and spoke.
"Yes, ma'am."
Jinxi nodded and went out with Xiao Yunzi.
"Okay, don't think too much about it. You have completed your task in this matter. Leave the rest to us."
"As for your father, I think after this incident, the emperor might change his mind."
Fu Cha Zhixi looked at Zhen Huan and spoke meaningfully.
"Yes, Huan'er, if the emperor knew that this matter was related to the queen, he would be able to find out that uncle was framed by the queen."
"Even if the emperor favors the queen, he will never tolerate the queen making trouble in the court."
Shen Meizhuang also nodded in agreement and covered Zhen Huan's hand under the quilt.
"Huipin is right. The emperor is concerned about the concubines interfering in government affairs. The queen's move has crossed the emperor's bottom line."
Concubine Jing also took over the conversation and looked at Zhen Huan and spoke.
"Okay, Huan'er, don't think too much about these things. Just have a good rest."
Seeing that Zhen Huan looked tired, Shen Meizhuang quickly spoke up and ended the topic.
Now Huan'er should take good care of her health and not worry too much.
As long as she is around, she will definitely help the imperial concubine to overthrow the queen and rescue Uncle Zhen.
As soon as the emperor returned, he ordered Su Peisheng to focus on investigating the queen and those around her.
You have to know that not everyone can withstand the interrogation of the Ministry of Punishment. After all, not all the servants serving the queen are as loyal to the queen as Jianqiu. Under such severe punishment, they will naturally get some information.
In addition, Jinxi handed Xiao Guizi over to Su Peisheng. With this breakthrough, they quickly found evidence of the Queen's attack on Zhen Huan, including the fact that the Queen instructed Concubine Qi's father to frame Zhen Yuandao.
Su Peisheng carefully handed a series of evidence to the emperor. Seeing the emperor's increasingly depressed mood, Su Peisheng wished he could curl himself up and hide.
He really didn't want to get involved in such things, but he was close to the emperor and was ordered by the emperor to investigate the matter.
Otherwise, he would like to stay as far away from such matters involving the scandal of the Mother of the Nation as possible.
After all, knowing too many things in this palace is often not a good thing, and it is even more difficult to have a good ending.
"Go call the queen over. I want to ask her in person."
The emperor placed the letter on the table, closed his eyes, and after a long silence, he spoke lightly.
"Yes, slave, go right away."
Su Peisheng retreated cautiously.
"Your Majesty, why did Wanpin stop making any noise after giving birth to the child? Could it be that she has come to her senses and is planning to bow to the Emperor?"
Jianqiu looked at the queen and spoke with some concern.
"Humph, you think too much. Wanpin's personality is such that she will never be willing to bow her head."
The queen put down the book in her hand and spoke with certainty.
"But Wanpin had a quarrel with the emperor before because of the promise made by Nian, but later Wanpin still tried to regain the emperor's favor, so I am a little worried that Wanpin will take the initiative to ask for the emperor's favor because of her father's matter."
"No matter how angry the emperor is, at least Wanpin gave birth to a princess for the emperor. The emperor will not be too harsh on Wanpin for the sake of the princess. If Wanpin really wants to regain his favor, the emperor will most likely favor Wanpin again."
"In this case, we have worked in vain."
Jianqiu frowned, looked at the queen and spoke.
"What you said makes some sense, but you forgot one thing."
"The reason why Wanpin was willing to reconcile with the emperor before was, firstly, because she wanted to take revenge on Nian Da Ying, and secondly, there was some friendship between Wanpin and the emperor."
"But now, Queen Chunyuan has come in between Wanpin and the Emperor. There is absolutely no way Wanpin will accept being a substitute for her sister."
The Queen knew very well young ladies like Wanpin who had been spoiled since childhood. Their self-esteem would make them refuse to become substitutes for others, even if it would make them gain the Emperor's favor again.
Therefore, she was certain that Concubine Wan would never be willing to reconcile with the emperor. However, it stands to reason that Concubine Wan should have taken some action after giving birth, but now she has become silent, which is a bit strange.
Thinking of this, the queen couldn't help but frown.
They hoped that nothing else would happen, especially that Concubine Wan would not notice anything. After all, if she really changed her mind, they would be in trouble.
Although Wanpin has only given birth to a princess now, there will be two if there is one. As long as Wanpin continues to be favored, she may be able to give birth to a prince for the emperor in the future.
Although she hoped to adopt a little prince to prepare for the future, this could not be Concubine Wan's son.
She would never allow this child to have anything to do with her sister.
That year, when she was crying while holding the cold body of her child, the emperor was very happy that her sister was pregnant, so she could raise everyone else's children, but not her sister's.
As for the child, the Third Prince is now useless, but it’s not a big problem.
The Emperor is still in good health, and Concubine Qi and Concubine Chun will become pregnant sooner or later.
If all else fails, she can wait for the emperor to hold a new beauty contest. Sooner or later, she will have a child of her own.
As for the child's mother, there are so many ways in this palace to make a person die quietly.
Her child can only have her as a mother.
"Your Majesty is right. I am the one who thinks too much."
Jianqiu felt a little relieved when she saw that the Queen had a plan in mind.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Chun wants to see you. She said she has something urgent to discuss and wants to see the Queen."
Just at this moment, Huichun walked in from outside, bowed to the queen and said.
The Queen was a little puzzled. Why did Concubine Chun come to see her so late at night?
"Let her in."
"Greetings to the Queen."
Chun'er bowed to the queen with a grim expression and said.
"Get up, why are you rushing over to see me in such a hurry?"
The queen frowned and looked at Chun'er who looked unhappy and asked.
"My lady, Xiao Guizi is missing."
When Chun'er received the news, she rushed to Jingren Palace immediately.
"what?"
"Are you talking about the little Guizi who passed the message for you?"
The queen couldn't help but frown when she heard this.