lcionline Chapter 516 The Emperor Questions Concubine Liang
Chapter 516 The Emperor Questions Concubine Liang
After these words were spoken, the palace concubines looked at each other, with subtle expressions on their faces.
Of course, they also heard about what happened in the court recently.
But... although some ministers requested that Concubine Xian and Concubine Liang be made Imperial Noble Concubines, more voices were in support of Concubine Gui.
When it comes to stirring up trouble in a family, who can compare to the Duke Dingguo's Mansion?
When the Imperial Concubine said this, was she referring to herself?
Obviously it's impossible...
So they all didn't understand what the imperial concubine meant.
Concubine Liang had a vague premonition in her heart.
As soon as she arrived at Yongshou Palace, Concubine Liu gave her a warning and punished Concubine Hao who spoke for her. Today's incident seemed to be directed at her.
But Concubine Liang's expression did not change, and she asked calmly, "I wonder what the Imperial Concubine meant by that?"
"You do not know?"
Concubine Liu looked at her and sneered, "I thought no one knew this better than Concubine Liang!"
For a moment, everyone's eyes fell on Concubine Liang.
What Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine means is that the person stirring up trouble behind the scenes is Her Majesty the Liang Concubine?
No wonder she was so targeting Concubine Liang just now.
Of course, many people who had received the favor of Concubine Liang did not believe that she was such a person. However, with the previous experience of Concubine Hao as a lesson, they did not dare to speak for her rashly.
Concubine Liang said in a deep voice: "If you want to accuse someone, you can always find a pretext."
"Your Majesty is in charge of the six palaces, so you must provide evidence for everything. I really don't understand what you mean by this."
Concubine Liu took a sip from the teacup before she said slowly, "You can continue to pretend here. I hope you can still pretend when His Majesty comes later."
Among the high-ranking concubines, Shen Zhinian and Xuepin sat in their chairs without saying a word, quietly watching the undercurrents at the scene.
Soon, Li Changde's respectful voice was heard outside: "Your Majesty has arrived--!!!"
Everyone immediately stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"
Some of the lower-ranking concubines could not control their excitement.
Normally they had no chance to see His Majesty, but today, by some strange coincidence, they were able to see him.
If I could leave an impression on His Majesty like Noble Lady Hao did, perhaps I could also be favored.
Of course, they would not be as impulsive as Concubine Hao, who would offend the Imperial Concubine and get herself into trouble just to speak for others.
When Nangong Xuanyu came over, Concubine Hao had already been slapped in the face and dragged away. Therefore, he did not see the other party's miserable state, and his mood was relatively calm at this time.
The emperor walked to the main seat and sat down, then his eyes fell on Concubine Liu: "The Concubine sent someone to invite me to Yongshou Palace, saying that there is something important to report."
"What's going on?"
Concubine Liu was no longer as arrogant as before. She slowly raised her head, revealing her slender neck. Her voice sounded angry and aggrieved.
"Since I married Your Majesty, I have been devoted to Your Majesty and do not ask for anything outside of my body."
"I understand that recently, because of the speech in the court requesting His Majesty to make me the Imperial Noble Consort, His Majesty mistakenly believed that I and the Duke Dingguo's Mansion had ambitions to become the Empress."
"I hope your majesty will understand that both I and the Duke Dingguo's Mansion are loyal to your majesty and have never coveted the throne of empress!"
"Those remarks in the court were not the intention of the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion at all. They were deliberately framed by treacherous people! They were meant to arouse your majesty's suspicion and sow discord between you, me, and the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion."
"Fortunately, my father was very cautious in the court, and I was favored by your majesty and was able to assist in the management of the six palaces. Only then did I find evidence from the clues."
"I hope Your Majesty can clear my name and stop letting me suffer injustice again! Wuwuwu..."
As soon as she finished speaking, Concubine Liu took out something from her sleeve and presented it to him.
Li Changde immediately stepped forward to take it and handed it to the emperor.
The hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop, and everyone had a different expression on their faces.
Concubine Liang sat on the chair, her face still gentle, but her fingers under her sleeves tightened slightly.
It turns out...the imperial concubine came prepared.
Shen Zhinian was calm and composed, watching the scene calmly.
Concubine Liu was still kneeling on the ground, with her eyelids slightly lowered to hide the sneer that flashed across her eyes.
The people from the Zhuang family and Concubine Liang are both old foxes. They set up this trap against her and of course would not leave any evidence.
But if there is no evidence, she can forge it!
It would be enough to make His Majesty believe that it was indeed the bitch Zhuang Yumian who did this in order to seize the throne.
Once Concubine Liang loses His Majesty's trust, it will be easy for her to deal with her!
The letter in Nangong Xuanyu's hand implicitly conveyed a message, which was to let the banker's people continue to incite court officials and request the emperor to make Concubine Liu the Imperial Concubine, constantly increasing the emperor's suspicion of her.
Once the emperor's patience reaches its limit, no matter whether it is Concubine Liu, the Third Prince or the Duke Dingguo's Mansion, nothing will end well!
Then, they will be able to benefit from it.
Nangong Xuanyu and Concubine Liang grew up together as childhood sweethearts, so naturally he recognized the letter; it was Concubine Liang's handwriting!
Concubine Liu sniffed, her bright and beautiful face full of grievance: "Your Majesty, if I hadn't discovered this secret letter, I'm afraid your misunderstanding of me would have really deepened."
"Wuwuwu... Your Majesty, I really can't believe that Concubine Liang looks like a good person, but she actually planned so many things behind the scenes!"
If it were in the past, even if this letter reached the emperor, Nangong Xuanyu would not believe it.
Because the status and trust that Concubine Liang has in his heart cannot be shaken by ordinary people.
However, until now... after all the things that happened, his trust in Concubine Liang is no longer as strong as before.
If Concubine Liang had no ambition to seize the throne, why did she insist on raising the third prince?
The people of the Zhuang family are making frequent moves in the court, aren't they also trying to pave the way for her?
Nangong Xuanyu threw the letter in his hand to Concubine Liang, and said gloomily: "Look for yourself!"
Concubine Liang picked up the letter and read it, her pupils shrank slightly!
The handwriting on the letter was indeed hers, to the point where even she couldn't tell the difference.
But no one knew better than Concubine Liang that she and the Zhuang family had never done these things, let alone written this letter!
Concubine Liang stood up and knelt on the ground, shaking her head and saying, "Your Majesty, I have served you for many years, you should know exactly what kind of person I am!"
"Over the years, I have always been conscientious in fulfilling my duties. Even when I gave birth to the eldest prince, I never thought of anything that I shouldn't have."
"How could you covet the position of empress and allow your mother's family to frame the Imperial Concubine?"
"Someone must have framed me for this. Your Majesty, please investigate!"
Concubine Liu's eyes were full of sneers.
The Mansion of Duke Dingguo is a top-notch family with hundreds of years of history. Does Concubine Liang really think that they are vegetarians?