newbobooks Chapter 260 Shen Zhinian Suspects Concubine Liang
Chapter 260 Shen Zhinian Suspects Concubine Liang
Zhongcui Palace.
Xiao Mingzi reported: "Your Majesty, ever since Meng was demoted to a noble lady, everyone in the palace knows that she is disliked by His Majesty. They avoid her like the plague, and no one wants to interact with her at all."
"Only Concubine Liang treated Meng as before. It was also because of Concubine Liang's care that Meng's life in the harem was still good."
"This time, His Majesty ordered Mrs. Meng to be banished to the cold palace, and Concubine Liang immediately sent people to deliver supplies to her."
Handan asked angrily, "Could it be that Concubine Liang deliberately instigated Concubine Meng to disgust you?"
"Isn't she afraid that His Majesty will be angry if he finds out?"
Shen Zhinian's eyes were cold and gloomy: "Even if Concubine Liang did it, who can prove it?"
"Everyone knows that Concubine Liang is a well-known good person who has always cared for the six palaces. It is normal for her to be kind to the disgraced Meng. Even if we make a big fuss about this, others will not think that Concubine Liang has bad intentions, but will only think that we are throwing dirty water on her for no reason."
"And...if she really instigated Meng to disgust me, she should have been eager to distance herself from her relationship with Meng after she was banished to the cold palace. But Liang Fei not only did not do that, she immediately sent someone to send something to Meng. She doesn't act like a person with a guilty conscience at all. Our doubts are even more untenable."
"As for Meng... Concubine Liang is so cunning that she will definitely not leave any evidence behind when she instigates us. Even if we interrogate Meng, we will not be able to find any evidence against her."
The more Handan listened, the more frightened she became: "If Meng Shi was really used by Concubine Liang... then she is too cunning!"
When she first entered the palace, Shen Zhinian couldn't see through Concubine Liang's true character. She didn't know whether she was a really good person or had other intentions.
But after going through so many things, Shen Zhinian has already figured it out clearly.
Concubine Liang is a smiling tiger!
But she is different from Liu Ruyan, Queen Jiang, and Concubine Wen. She never does evil things herself. She only uses the method of killing others with a borrowed knife to make others stained with blood.
No matter how they investigate, they can't pin the blame on her.
People like this are the most terrifying!
Shen Zhinian sneered: "She wants to kill someone with a borrowed knife, I don't care. But she plotted against me and wanted to be perfectly invisible. How could I be a soft persimmon for her to bully?!"
"Send someone to the cold palace to test Meng. If she is really instigated by Concubine Liang, then you..."
Fortunately, Shen Zhinian was in charge of the six palaces, and the Cold Palace had been under her jurisdiction very early on, so many things were very convenient for her to do.
After hearing this, Xiao Zhouzi and the others' eyes gradually brightened up: "Your Majesty, this is a brilliant move! We will do it right away!"
After a few people left, Shen Zhinian kept tapping his fingers on the table.
Handan and Fuqiu looked at each other and asked curiously, "My Lady, what are you thinking about?"
Shen Zhinian said solemnly: "Among the ladies in the harem now, the Queen is basically useless, and Concubine Xue is not involved in any gossip, so we can ignore them for now."
"The concubine is under house arrest."
"Liang Fei is a smiling tiger, she looks like an enemy rather than a friend."
"Concubine Xiao gave birth to the third prince, and her methods are no less than Concubine Liang's. For the third prince's future, no one knows whether she will have evil intentions towards my belly."
"Not to mention... there is also a noble lady named Wen, who is known as the most talented lady in the harem. She is naturally hostile to me."
Even though Handan was not as smart as Fuqiu, she came to her senses at this moment: "My queen, do you mean that Zhongcui Palace is now surrounded by enemies and the situation is not favorable to us?"
Fuqiu saw further: "Your Highness wants to ask His Majesty to lift the imperial concubine's house arrest in advance so that they won't always keep an eye on the Zhongcui Palace?"
"good."
Shen Zhinian touched her belly and said, "According to the time, His Majesty should be here soon. Yuanbao, go to the palace road and keep an eye on him in advance."
"Yes!"
Ever since Nangong Xuanyu made his last promise, no matter how busy he is these days, he will take time out to come to Zhongcui Palace to accompany Shen Zhinian and the royal heir.
Even though there were several times when he only stayed for a cup of tea and left because of busy government affairs, he never broke his promise.
As expected, not long after, Yuanbao came back breathlessly to report: "Your Majesty, His Majesty's procession has passed Chengqian Palace and will soon arrive at our Zhongcui Palace!"
Shen Zhinian got ready immediately.
She wanted the emperor to lift the confinement of Concubine Liu in advance, but she couldn't openly plead for Concubine Liu. Otherwise, Nangong Xuanyu would definitely suspect that she had defected to the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion.
This is a big taboo in the emperor's mind!
Nangong Xuanyu usually went to which palace, whether he asked someone to inform him in advance or walked in directly, it all depended on his mood. After all, the rules of the palace were used to restrain others, not to restrain him, the emperor.
This time he didn't ask anyone to inform them and walked straight into Zhongcui Palace. What he saw was Shen Zhinian putting down the account book and sighing deeply.
Nangong Xuanyu asked in a gentle voice: "What is Nian Nian worried about?"
Could it be that it was Meng Shuren who made her angry?
But didn’t he banish Meng to the cold palace that day?
Shen Zhinian quickly stood up and bowed, his smile a little forced: "It's okay..."
"I am so happy to see your majesty."
Nangong Xuanyu took Shen Zhinian by the hand and sat down by the window: "With your innocent personality, are you in a bad mood? Can't I see it?"
"Tell me, who made my Nian Nian unhappy?"
Shen Zhinian shook his head: "Your Majesty, really not..."
"If you insist on saying so... I am just... just mad at myself..."
Nangong Xuanyu was puzzled: "Why did Nian Nian say that?"
Fuqiu knelt down and said bravely: "Your Majesty, the queen has instructed the palace servants not to talk too much, but I really feel sorry for the queen..."
"Your Majesty is smart. Under other circumstances, it would not be difficult for her to handle the affairs of the six palaces. But as the days go by, your belly is getting bigger and bigger. How can you still bear such hard work..."
"Every time I see Her Majesty reading the account books until late at night, I feel distressed and worried. I have tried to persuade Her Majesty with Handan and the others. But Her Majesty said that she should do her job and His Majesty trusts her. Her Majesty really can't bear to disappoint His Majesty..."
Shen Zhinian stood up and apologized: "It is my incompetence, please forgive me, Your Majesty..."
Nangong Xuanyu quickly helped her up, eyes full of heartache, and said regretfully: "Although Nian Nian has only been in charge of the Six Palaces for a short time, she has managed everything in an orderly manner. What crime has she committed?"
"It was my negligence that made you suffer so much while pregnant..."
Shen Zhinian said considerately: "The Imperial Concubine is still under house arrest, and I just want to share your worries, but I am pregnant with the heir, so I really can't spare any extra energy."
"Why not... let Mr. Wen help share your worries?"
"She comes from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion and is the Queen's sister. She will definitely be able to do these things well."