Volume 1: Painting Hall Spring Chapter 59: Concubine Nian
The moon was high in the sky, and Qingxi was still staring at the auspicious cloud patterns embroidered on the bed tent above her head, wondering.
Why is Xiao Yizheng's attitude so strange? Sometimes he is close and warm, and sometimes he is as cold as ice.
Why did he react like this to his going to the Northwest? Is there anyone he misses in the Northwest? What does this mean?
In the northwest, she has only one acquaintance: Zeng Qidao.
Could it be that he also knew Zeng Qidao?
Speaking of which, I wonder how Brother Zeng is enjoying his time in the northwest. The scenery in the northwest is indeed beautiful, and there must be many delicious food. I really want to go and visit it if I have the chance.
As soon as she was distracted from her thoughts, she headed for the beautiful scenery and delicious food. She didn't care about the doubts that Xiao Yizheng left in her mind.
It must be said that Ling Qingsong's understanding of his precious sister is quite accurate: she has no understanding of the relationship between men and women and has never understood it.
The next day, a holy edict came to the palace, asking His Highness King Heng to enter the palace to meet the Holy Spirit.
The door of Prince Heng's Mansion was opened after being closed for three days.
Xiao Zhe left the morning court and returned to Yangxin Hall, where Xiao Yizheng was already waiting.
He chuckled and said, "Why haven't you had a good rest for three days? You look like your energy level is not very good."
Xiao Yizheng smiled apologetically: "I have failed to live up to my father's good intentions."
Xiao Che stared at him with a smile, slowly sat down, and gestured for him to sit down too: "You are quite clever."
However, he lifted his robe and knelt down: "Father, the female official in Erchen's palace heard the dream and was involved in the murder of the Crown Princess. She is currently in the palace and can move to the criminal department at any time. Erchen is also prepared to plead guilty to the third brother in person."
Xiao Zhe was very calm. He waved his sleeves and said, "Get up and talk."
Xiao Yizheng also understood in his heart that the emperor had made a decision on this matter.
Sure enough, as soon as he stood up and sat down, Xiao Zhe handed over the booklet. He reached out and took it with some confusion, opened it and read it carefully, frowning slightly.
This is a confession of Concubine Nian's crime. From planning, to bribery, and final execution, Concubine Nian took over all the crimes.
As for how the fragrance of red silk grass got onto Yue Ying's body, she only said that it was something done privately by the female officer next to her while taking advantage of the large number of people at the banquet that day. Anyway, due to Xiao Yizheng's obstruction that day, the coat Yue Ying was wearing also
Without verifying it on the spot, this makes sense.
The reason why she did this was ultimately out of resentment. She resented her years in the palace, resented that Xiao Yizheng's lover outside the palace was imprisoned. Therefore, she set off a storm, instigated the brotherhood between the prince and Prince Heng, and attacked the emperor.
"The person who led the assassination of your wife that day was named Yu Shen. She was Concubine Nian's childhood sweetheart. After Concubine Nian entered the palace, the two lost contact. Two years ago, Concubine Nian returned to her hometown to visit relatives, and they met again.
Seeing that her life in the palace was unsatisfactory, Yu Shen tried her best to come to Shangdu and seek refuge with your ninth uncle. Now that Yu Shen has been punished with death, she has made a desperate move."
Xiao Zheping finished speaking calmly, without any emotion. It seemed that the person who caused such a commotion for his first love was not his beloved concubine, and he didn't care that much about cuckolding the emperor.
Xiao Yizheng closed the memorial, was silent for a while, and then said: "I believe that Concubine Nian has been resentful of me for a long time, and it's not just because of this matter."
Xiao Zhe sighed and didn't refute. His ears were filled with Concubine Nian's weeping accusations again: "I had a great marriage that made both of us happy, but because this face looks a bit like the person in His Majesty's heart."
, it ruined my life. When I first entered the palace, I wanted to just follow God's arrangements and just sit here as a palace servant. But you don't really like me, and you just look for her shadow every time you look at me. The title you gave me
It all seems extremely ironic. I miss her so much, I never forget her, haha, you are afraid that the whole world will not know that you have her in your heart! I act as a substitute for others all day long! But I have done something wrong! The queen is also pitiful, taking care of her son so well for her.
For many years, I have not received a word from His Highness King Heng. Your Majesty, King Heng is her son, and he should be more like her than me. Why bother letting me enter the palace and spend my life in vain? Tell me, how can I not
Hate? I hate you, and I also hate Prince Heng and his wife who ruined me and even wanted to ruin my brother Yu who was sincere to me!"
Thinking of these words, Xiao Che's eyes slowly closed, and his heart hurt. He couldn't bear to say anything more at that time. He just asked her if she had ever thought about Xiao Qi. Concubine Nian was speechless, with only endless tears that seemed to flow.
How could I not think about it, even if looking at this child reminds me of this ridiculous life, she is her mother after all, and that is also a piece of meat in her heart.
"Xiao Qi is also your Majesty's flesh and blood. I don't care what your Majesty does with me. I just hope that your Majesty will treat Xiao Qi kindly in the future and give him a stable life. That's enough." She had run out of tears.
"Nian Fei, you are also very pitiful." Xiao Yizheng's low words brought Xiao Zhe back to his senses.
He opened his eyes and said in a hoarse voice: "It turns out that I couldn't help her. It had been two years since your mother passed away at that time. During my southern tour that year, I happened to see her and I thought she was the one who was added to your mother's family. The following is
People can do things on their own, and I don't know what she has in mind." After saying that, he kept coughing.
Xiao Yizheng hurriedly put down the memorial, offered a cup of tea, and said to him: "Dad, you have been coughing more frequently recently. Did the imperial doctor say anything else?"
Xiao Che waved his hand: "It doesn't matter, it's the same old habit." He took another sip of water, moistened his throat, adjusted his breathing, and said solemnly: "That's it for now. This self-report, the prince also
I have already seen it. He is kind, but he did not say what he wanted to do with Concubine Nian."
"But Father, this is not the whole truth." Xiao Yizheng said quickly.
Xiao Che raised his eyes and looked at him: "Didn't you see it said: Does she intend to sow discord between you and the prince? What, you want to hand over the knife yourself?"
"Third brother won't miss me so much. If I explain the facts clearly, nothing will happen. But if I keep it secret, if third brother finds out about it afterwards, he will actually have a grudge."
Xiao Che sighed and said seriously: "What you said is good, but you are on the wrong side."
Xiao Yizheng's eyes froze.
"This is how it should be between brothers. But you and he are not ordinary brothers. He is the prince, the crown prince of a country, and you are the prince, who is also the highest among ten thousand people. Every move you make with him not only represents individuals, but also attracts
Many comments. If I tell this matter and involve your Prince Heng Mansion, even if you and him know the inside story, they will not be able to affect the people outside. They will think, speculate, and even act. People's hearts are always unpredictable.
Everything will change. I don’t want to leave any chance for anyone to make a fuss, making it difficult for your brother to do so in the future.”
Xiao Yizheng frowned deeply and asked in a deep voice: "Father, have you ever thought about whether there is a second person behind this matter?"
Xiao Che's hands on his chest tightened, and he said calmly: "Except for the partial statement about the girl in your house, the rest of Concubine Nian's confession was written by herself, and the logic is complete. I also sent
I have checked them one by one and there is nothing wrong. You are worrying too much." He paused for a few seconds and then said again: "Although there is nothing wrong with the Crown Princess and the fetus in her belly this time, she will be punished if she does something wrong.
Punish her accordingly. After a while, you will send that girl away from the house. As for how to convict her, it is up to you. In addition, the people in your house should also keep their mouths shut."
Xiao Yizheng was silent for a long time, but still said stubbornly: "My son still feels that it should not be handled this way. The matter could have been made clear..."
Xiao Che started coughing again, and Xiao Yizhen stopped.
"Liu Lang, do you know why I banned you from the palace?" Xiao Zhe asked breathlessly.
Xiao Yizhen smiled warmly: "Maybe in addition to protecting me, my father also wants me to have a good rest."
Xiao Zhe nodded happily: "There is a deeper meaning. This time, you handled the Southwest Army matter so satisfactorily in such a short period of time. You have made a great contribution. A man in the court.
, a lot of it is based on the wind. When you return to Beijing this time, I am afraid that the threshold of your Prince Heng's Palace will be stepped down by those who come to congratulate you. What do you think the people in the Prince's Palace will think?"
Xiao Yizheng was stunned. He really hadn't thought about this level yet, "Third brother doesn't know how."
"I'm not talking about him, I'm talking about the guest officials and staff in the Prince's Mansion." Xiao Che said, standing up and patting Xiao Yizheng's arm: "Liu Lang, I don't even care that Concubine Nian is resentful because of another man.
I want to tell you, but I don’t want the female officials in your palace to appear in this incident. It’s all because I am the king of a country. The person on this dragon throne must put the country, the country, and the country first. Everything may be harmful.
I will not allow anything that affects the stability of the country."
Xiao Yizheng opened his mouth and finally nodded.
Xiao Che smiled gently. "Has the matter of Mr. Li in your house been settled?"
Xiao Yizheng was stunned.
Xiao Che chuckled and said: "Your wife is really generous. She is so generous, so you have to worry about it!" He said with an expression that a child cannot be taught. "I can tell you, your wife is generous.
I went out to help you. She knelt in front of me that day and said that she would go forward and overcome the difficulties with you, and she was very moved at the same time. Later, it took a lot of effort to lure your uncle Jiu to take the bait. It was not easy. You come back this time
Stay with her more."
When Xiao Yizheng heard this, the corners of his mouth naturally raised. Thinking of Qingxi's hesitant acquiescence last night, he felt another pain in his heart. He hurriedly changed the subject: "Has the court made a final decision about the Ninth Uncle matter?"
Xiao Che's smile gradually faded. "Your Ninth Uncle usually doesn't know how to restrain himself. Now that he's in trouble, not many people can speak for him."
"Can't we save him?"
Xiao Zhe frowned, not sure whether it was okay or not. "Your uncle Ninth wants to see you. You can come with me to Dali Temple tomorrow."
Xiao Yizheng nodded. Seeing Xiao Zhe's worried face, he comforted him and said, "No matter what, dad's health is the most important. The affairs of the court cannot be finished."
Xiao Zhe sighed: "The Southwest Protectorate is in trouble again. Danda blocked the trade channel in the west, and several city-states outside the country are looking for the Protectorate." He frowned and glanced at Xiao Yizheng.
, and smiled gently: "Okay, now that you have entered the palace, go and greet the queen."
After Xiao Yizheng left, Xiao Che's smile slowly faded, and the worry crept onto his brow again.
"Your Majesty, what if I agree to you and take on all the charges? This just happened. Do you think that the prince and the queen will not have any trouble in their hearts? Do you think that your precious Liulang will not think about it?
Someone is jealous and wants to frame me? This person is not the prince! After all, the prince is fine, but it is Princess Heng who is implicated. Let me fight with you. Sooner or later, the situation you least want to see will happen. Do you believe it or not?
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Concubine Nian's light words made Xiao Zhe, who was standing under the bright sun, feel the coldness of winter.
