kvmb Chapter 648 No bones left
Chapter 648 No bones left
The emperor was silent for an unusually long time this time. Just when Su Peisheng thought he would not speak again, he heard him give orders while suppressing his anger.
"Since the Zhen family has raised two shameless daughters, I'm sure Zhen Yuandao isn't a decent person either. Send someone to investigate Zhen Yuandao thoroughly. I want to see what kind of person this Zhen Yuandao, who has failed to raise his daughters, is!"
"Yes, I obey."
After Su Peisheng agreed, he spoke in a low voice with embarrassment.
"Your Majesty, the Zhen family was exiled to Ningguta five years ago, and the servants in the family were dismissed long ago. Moreover, Zhen Yuandao has a good reputation among the neighbors. This servant..."
"Just do your best."
The emperor interrupted Su Peisheng, a cold look flashing in his eyes.
He has secretly instructed Xia Qian to send people to Zhen Yuandao's hometown to investigate, believing that some unknown secrets will be uncovered.
But on the surface, Su Peisheng still has to go there to see if there are any unexpected gains.
Furthermore, we have to send people to keep an eye on Zhongcui Palace at all times, and the life stories of Hongyang and Lingxi must be thoroughly investigated.
The maids who delivered Hongyang and Lingxi disappeared without a trace, and their bodies were never found. It is really hard to believe that there is nothing fishy about this.
As soon as Su Peisheng left the Yangxin Palace, the emperor waved behind him.
"Send some young eunuchs and palace maids who are skilled in martial arts to serve the Sixth and Eighth Princes. As for the Seventh Prince... send a young eunuch to guard the Seventh Prince as well."
Although Hongxia is slow to think, he is still his son after all.
As soon as the emperor thought of Zhongcui Palace, all kinds of thoughts came flooding in like a tide, making him unable to calm down.
But at this moment I can't read a single word.
He shouted irritably, "Someone come! Are the Seventh and Eighth Princes asleep?"
"Your Majesty, the two young masters have gone to bed."
Xiao Xiazi resisted the urge to look back at the sky. It was already past midnight, and apart from the diligent emperor in front of her, most people's dogs must have gone to bed.
"I heard that the child is not quiet when sleeping. I will go and take a look."
The emperor wanted to see the two young masters, so Xiao Xiazi naturally accompanied him.
He lifted the curtain with one hand and held a candle with the other.
I watched the emperor sitting beside the bed until Su Peisheng came over.
"Master, it's time for you to go to bed."
"Seventh Prince and Eighth Prince look very similar to me when I was a child, but they both don't sleep very well."
The emperor stood up and looked at the two little people on the bed with gentle eyes.
"Have the night watchmen tuck in the quilts for the two young masters every half hour."
"Yes, I understand."
At this moment, Su Peisheng seemed to see the shadows of the concubines in the harem in his master - the love of a mother for her child.
Before going to bed, the emperor remembered something else.
"Su Peisheng, send someone to tell the Imperial Concubine tomorrow..."
The next day, not long after An Lingrong finished her breakfast, Xiao Xiazi came to ask for a meeting.
"Royal Noble Consort, the Emperor feels sorry for Princess Anle's daily gloom and has said that he will temporarily release Royal Consort Hua from her house arrest."
"Can the punishment of copying be waived?"
An Lingrong asked the question that Concubine Hua was most concerned about.
"Lingrong, this emperor is simply too..."
Under her gaze, Concubine Hua swallowed the words "excessive" and changed them to "too wise" in frustration.
An Lingrong pursed her lips and smiled.
"Sister Nian, copying books can improve your character. The emperor is doing this for your own good."
"Come on, let's go inside and talk."
In order for Concubine Hua to be able to go out, she must understand the current situation in the palace.
"Noble Qi is in Yongshou Palace... the blood test... Concubine Hui... a lot has happened in the palace these days."
As soon as An Lingrong finished speaking, Concubine Hua slapped her thigh in grief.
"Lingrong, I actually missed so many good things."
"If the Emperor hadn't insisted on confining me..."
An Lingrong stood up and bowed to Concubine Hua.
"Sister Nian, it was my idea to confine you. According to the information I received, the emperor originally wanted to strip you of your title."
"The Emperor...he..."
Concubine Hua widened her eyes.
"Lingrong, you didn't lie to me?"
"This was witnessed by the imperial attendants. On that day, an imperial edict was set on fire in the Yangxin Palace, and the smoke drifted outside."
An Lingrong was glad that she left in time, otherwise Concubine Hua would not have been as fair and rosy as she is now.
Concubine Hua fell back into her chair with a wry smile, "Lingrong, this is the Emperor."
"During these days of confinement copying books, I often think of my life after entering Prince Yong's mansion. The prince's favoritism and indulgence have blinded me."
"Nian Shilan of the Nian Mansion was just a spoiled little girl. Once she entered the palace, she became so different that she almost didn't recognize herself."
"Looking back, it seems like a nightmare."
What Concubine Hua said was not wrong.
She was spoiled by Nian Gengyao at home and lived a free and easy life.
After getting married, she was spoiled by a man who could weigh the pros and cons, which made her want to monopolize his love and hate all the women who competed with her for the man.
In addition, there is Cao Qinmo who is waiting for an opportunity to spit out his tongue like a snake, so many times, one wrong step will lead to another.
An Lingrong chose Concubine Hua as her ally after careful consideration.
As much as she loves the emperor, she will hate him as much as she sees his true face.
In some ways, Concubine Hua and Ye Lan'yi have certain similarities.
Such people have a clear distinction between love and hate, and they also remember favors.
The emperor may have briefly taken Concubine Hua into his heart, but he could not tolerate his authority being challenged.
This is something both of them know very well.
An Lingrong gently wiped away the tears that slid down her cheeks.
"Sister Nian, thankfully, everything is over. You now have a happy family, and the younger generation of the Nian family is also doing well. It's worth all your years of endurance in the palace."
"Lingrong, thank you for waking me up."
Concubine Hua thanked him sincerely.
After her brother passed away, she had a nightmare. In the dream, her brother was sentenced to death, her nephew Nianfu was implicated and died, and she, who had been demoted to a concubine, was unable to protect her family...
She attacked Zhen Huan again and again because she was resentful of the coercion in her dream.
Concubine Hua wiped her tears and asked curiously.
"Lingrong, Concubine Zhen was hiding last night burning paper and offering sacrifices, but was she crying for the Wen family?"
An Lingrong waved her hand gently.
"News from outside the palace: The Zhen couple, who were repatriated to their hometown, were robbed by bandits and tragically killed, with no trace of their remains found..."