The thirteenth princess was choked and speechless.
The words of many ladies were also heard clearly by Concubine Wen and Concubine Shu.
Concubine Wen secretly breathed a sigh of relief and slowly relaxed her clenched palms.
And Concubine Shu...
Concubine Shu is furious to death!
She had the same idea as everyone else, she also felt that Hu Hongzhi was slandering him casually, but what made her angry was not this, but Hu Hongzhi's stupidity.
If he wants to find someone to take the blame, it doesn't matter if he drags someone into the water.
But why did he say it was the eighth princess?
There were so many wealthy ladies from the aristocratic families present, and no one he could fault could be blamed on the eighth princess.
Is the royal princess so easy to throw dirty water?
Concubine Wen has always been very protective of her shortcomings, but Hu Hongzhi, a fool who didn't know what was going on in the harem, dared to slander the eighth princess in front of her.
Really... you are not so active in seeking death!
If Hu Hongzhi was not from the Hu family, Concubine Shu would not bother to care about his life or death.
But now, in full view.
Concubine Shu is riding a tiger and can't get off.
No one believed that the Eighth Princess would have a secret meeting with Hu Hongzhi. This basin of sewage could not be poured out, and no one could be found to take the blame.
And Hu Hongzhi himself made a big mistake again.
If Concubine Shu pursues the case, it will hurt her family's dignity. Besides, Hu Hongzhi is her cheap nephew after all, so she can't be ruthless.
But if you don't pursue it...
Concubine Wen is the first to give up!
What's more, there are so many ladies and daughters present watching. If there is no punishment for mistakes, where is the dignity of Concubine Shu, the half-master of the harem?
Once someone gets the handle and reports it to His Majesty, it will be really difficult to end it.
Therefore, it is better for her to handle it herself.
Not only did he preserve his prestige, he would not kill Hu Hongzhi.
This idiot! He will really cause trouble for her!
Concubine Shu was filled with hatred, but she quickly weighed the pros and cons and scolded with a cold face: "Hu Hongzhi!"
"Aunt, aunt..." Hu Hongzhi looked at her sarcastically.
Concubine Shu said sternly: "You are so brave. Today is my birthday, and all the female relatives from the capital are gathered in the palace. How dare you do such a thing in public? It has brought shame on the Hu family!"
Hu Hongzhi panicked and said, "No, aunt, I was wronged... Someone caused me to do this..."
Concubine Shu: "Who do you think harmed you?"
"Yes..." Hu Hongzhi hesitated and couldn't say anything.
When he was thrown into the garden, he was still in a coma. He had no idea who had taken off his clothes, causing him to be embarrassed throughout the palace.
Concubine Shu said with a frosty face: "If you are really being harmed, tell me now, otherwise, don't blame me for not caring about blood and family ties!"
"Aunt!" Hu Hongzhi looked up in disbelief, only to see that Concubine Shu's face was extremely ugly. She looked at him with a pair of eyes, clearly filled with anger and demanding severe punishment.
Hu Hongzhi was immediately frightened: "Aunt, I was wronged! I don't know who harmed me. I was knocked unconscious...I, I was really wronged!"
He spoke incoherently, his nose was bruised and his face was swollen, and he wanted to cry bitterly. He was as pitiful as he wanted.
"enough!"
Concubine Shu was extremely disappointed and hated the fact that iron cannot be made into steel: "You can't even name me, so there's no need to say it! Someone is here!"
The Imperial Guards guarding the waterside pavilion immediately walked in and bowed to salute.
Concubine Shu gritted her teeth and said: "Hu Hongzhi's behavior was unethical, offended all the female relatives, and violated the palace rules. His crime is unforgivable! Now drag him down to this palace and give him a severe beating!"