lcionline Chapter 172 The Emperor Orders Liu Ruyan to Death
Chapter 172 The Emperor Orders Liu Ruyan to Death
Perhaps, Concubine Liang has another purpose.
With Liu Ruyan's scheming, as long as she is still alive, she will find a way to stir up the situation even if she is sent to the cold palace.
Isn’t this Concubine Liang’s usual style of doing things?
Sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, then reap the benefits. Never offend anyone in the harem to reduce your presence, and then give someone a sweet date when necessary. The means are really high! 1
However, Shen Zhinian had been planning for so long, how could she let Concubine Liang ruin her plan!
The emperor lowered his head and looked coldly at Liu Ruyan, pulling back the corner of his robe in disgust. A storm was brewing in his dark eyes, yet there was a hint of forbearance.
Because he is the emperor and enjoys the worship of people all over the world, he must shoulder the responsibility of protecting the people.
For the sake of the people and the overall situation, he can sacrifice anyone, including himself.
"Come here, pass on my decree. Concubine Liu pretended to be pregnant on New Year's Eve to frame others. Her intentions are so evil and her crime is unforgivable! From today on, you will be demoted to a commoner and banished to the cold palace. You must kneel in the yard for five hours every day and repent of your sins!"
After hearing the first words, Liu Ruyan breathed a sigh of relief; but after hearing the second words, she was stunned on the spot!
There are only twelve hours in a day. Excluding eating and sleeping, there is only so much time left. His Majesty actually wants her to kneel in the yard for five hours every day? !
Not to mention that the environment in the cold palace is already harsh, it’s freezing cold, how could she survive?!
But this is the best outcome for her. As long as she is still alive, she will try every possible way to break the impasse!
Liu Ruyan knew that she had no hope of regaining favor in this life, and her only goal for the rest of her life was to drag Shen Zhinian, that bitch, down with her!!!
In his previous life, Shen Zhinian was the person behind Lu Jianglin and experienced cruel court struggles. He understood too well that if you don't get rid of the root of the problem, there will be endless troubles.
She said that she would not let Liu Ruyan survive this Spring Festival, and she definitely would not!
Receiving Shen Zhinian's eye signal, Concubine Kang stepped forward and knelt on the ground. She tremblingly took out Xunyou's confession from her arms and said with tears in her eyes, "Your Majesty, I have a few things to report!"
"I had a miscarriage. Xunmei and the others were just a cover. The one who really attacked me was the vicious woman Liu!"
"A few days ago, Xun You couldn't stand it any longer and was afraid, so he secretly found me and told me all these things. The confession is all here."
"Also, Chen Ying's death was not caused by Meng Ying, but by Liu! She was killed because she accidentally discovered the secret of Liu's fake pregnancy!"
"I sent someone to find Liu, the head nanny in the palace of Concubine Liu during the previous emperor's time. She has admitted that whether it was Xiao Mingzi who led Sister Rou to the Jingye Pond, or Hui'er, the maid who framed Meng Ying, or the mute woman who cooked in the imperial kitchen, they were all hidden chess pieces left by Concubine Liu for the Liu family!"
"Since Liu entered the palace, she has used these hidden chess pieces to do countless evil things. Her crimes are too numerous to list!"
"Even though I hate her to the core, I have to consider the heir in her belly, because that is also your Majesty's child. Now that I know that the so-called heir is just another of her evil schemes, I have nothing to worry about."
"Your Majesty, please help me!"
As soon as Concubine Kang finished speaking, Xun You kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, everything Concubine Kang said is true!"
"I don't want to help the tyrant, but Liu said that if I don't listen to her, she will not only kill me, but also let the master in Yangzhou kill my family!"
"I was in a state of panic day and night, and could only find Concubine Kang and tell her the truth about the murder of the heir to the throne..."
"Your Majesty, please spare my life, considering that I had no choice but to do this and that my merits have already atonement for my crime!"
Liu Ruyan was caught off guard by the cooperation of the two!
No! Kang Guiren and Xunyou alone don't have such a brain. It must be that bitch Shen Zhinian who is behind all this!
Sure enough, although Shen Zhinian still looked disheartened, he revealed a provocative look when she looked over.
At this moment, Liu Ruyan's heart was filled with hatred!
But she understood that if she continued to bite Shen Zhinian at this time, it would only make the emperor hate her even more, so Liu Ruyan had to swallow her anger.
"Your Majesty, I have not..."
Before Liu Ruyan could finish her words, the emperor threw the confession fiercely in her face: "Look for yourself!"
"Someone, call Liu!"
Not long after, Nanny Liu was brought up.
Although several years had passed, many old people in the palace still recognized her at a glance: "Yes! It's Madam Liu. During the time of the previous emperor, she served beside Concubine Liu."
With her precious son still in the other party's hands, how could Aunt Liu dare not disobey? She kowtowed immediately and explained everything clearly.
"...Yangzhou is famous for its beauties. Taipin knew that after Your Majesty ascended the throne, her mother's family would definitely send girls to the palace for selection. So before Taipin passed away, she ordered this old servant to hand over the names of the palace ladies who were loyal to her and the tokens to the Liu family."
"As for how Liu will use them after entering the palace, and whether they have done anything evil, this old servant really has no idea! Your Majesty, please spare my life! Your Majesty, please spare my life!"
At this point, all the truth is clear!
Liu Ruyan collapsed to the ground in despair, realizing that she had no chance of recovery. Two lines of tears flowed down her pale face.
The concubines were all terrified: "Oh my God..."
Although there is no woman in the harem with absolutely clean hands, it is rare to find someone as vicious as Liu Ruyan!
Liu Ruyan was instantly pushed down by everyone, replacing Shen Zhinian, becoming the target of public criticism and being denounced.
Concubine Liu, who hated her the most, held the eldest princess and sat back on the chair, a hint of disdain flashed across her proud face.
Liu Ruyan is now like a drowned dog. She even feels that the other party is unworthy of her when she talks to him!
"I don't want to see this vicious woman again!"
The emperor was filled with disgust and said, "Drag her to the cold palace. No need to make her kneel. Just sentence her to death immediately!"
"All the hidden chess pieces left by Concubine Liu, including Nanny Liu, will be beaten to death!"
"The Yangzhou prefect was demoted to a commoner, and the entire Liu family was executed!"
Liu Ruyan suddenly opened her eyes wide and struggled frantically, trying to push away the eunuch who was holding her: "No! Your Majesty, all the mistakes are my fault! It is my evil heart that has committed such a heinous crime. It has nothing to do with my family!"
"Your Majesty, Yangzhou has been hit by a severe snowstorm. If you execute the entire Liu family at this time, what will happen to the people of Yangzhou? Please show mercy, Your Majesty, and give my father a chance to atone for his sins!"
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