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Chapter 566 Wu Changzai chooses to join (89 votes plus more)

Shen Zhinian has always been generous in rewarding palace servants, and on such a good day as New Year's Day, he was even more generous.

In Zhongcui Palace, everyone, from the housekeeper to the eunuch who swept the courtyard, received generous rewards.

Everyone has a happy look on their face, and they are welcoming the new year in the best possible condition!

Although Nangong Xuanyu asked Su Quanye to listen to her orders in private, Su Quanye was the emperor's man, and Shen Zhinian could not really order him to do something for her.

Then wouldn’t Nangong Xuanyu know about her little tricks?

But at least, Shen Zhinian can know all the details about the matter.

She looked at Xiao Mingzi and said, "Later, ask Eunuch Su from the Ministry of Punishment to come to Zhongcui Palace to see me."

"Yes!"

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Changchun Palace.

The interrogation lasted until very late last night.

All the palace servants and officials in charge of the New Year's Eve palace banquet were questioned by Concubine Liang, Concubine Xue and the Ministry of Punishment.

There was a thick pile of confessions alone.

Concubine Liang was sitting on the couch by the window, watching carefully.

Ruoli brought her a cup of tea and frowned, "Madam, Concubine Wu is still kneeling outside."

"It's New Year's Day, who is she trying to show off to?"

As a person directly involved in the incident, Wu Yaozu was imprisoned by the Ministry of Punishment before the matter was concluded.

Before the Wu family got into trouble, he had never suffered. Even when the Wu family got into trouble later, he was only a supervisor in the Guanglu Temple. Because Wu Changzai tried his best to protect him, he lived a pretty good life.

Wu Yaozu was very scared when he thought about going to the Ministry of Punishment.

When he was dragged away, the fat on his body trembled violently, and he cried like a pig about to be slaughtered...

He asked Wu Changzai to save him, and said that if anything happened to him, the Wu family would be extinct. By then, Wu Changzai would be the eternal sinner of the Wu family!

When Wu Changzai heard this, he was so frightened that his face turned pale!

Although the matter was investigated by Concubine Liang and Concubine Xue, Concubine Liang was in a high position and held great power in the six palaces. Yaozu's life and death were all in her hands!

After the palace banquet, Wu Changzai came to Changchun Palace and asked to see Concubine Liang.

Normally, Concubine Liang would not avoid any concubines who came to visit her. As long as they asked for something, she would try her best to help them.

However, the matter of the palace banquet was of great importance, and it was not convenient for her to meet Concubine Wu at this sensitive moment.

Concubine Liang sighed, and her gentle tone seemed to carry some reluctance: "It's freezing cold, and Concubine Wu has just recovered. How can she bear kneeling outside?"

"Ruoli, go and persuade her not to do this."

Ruoli felt that Concubine Wu deserved it, but she did not dare to disobey Concubine Liang's order, so she said "yes" and went out.

"Mrs. Wu, our queen has always been fair in her dealings. If Master Wu is truly innocent, the queen will investigate his innocence and have the people of the Ministry of Punishment release him."

"Kneeling here won't do anything. You should go back."

Wu Changzai knew that Concubine Liang was fair, but she really had no confidence in Yaozu...

What if, what if this matter was indeed Yao Zu's negligence? Then Yao Zu's life would be in danger...

No matter what, she has to save the roots of their Wu family!

"Empress Liang, I beg you! Please come to see me! Empress Liang..."

How could a good person be so hard-hearted when faced with the pleas of others?

Concubine Liang sighed heavily, and a gentle voice came from inside: "Forget it, let her in."

Wu Changzai was overjoyed, but because he had been kneeling for too long, he staggered when he stood up.

Seeing this, Ruoli signaled to the little palace maid beside her and helped her into the inner room.

Wu Changzai ignored her swollen and painful knees and knelt in front of Concubine Liang again, begging with tears in her voice: "My Lady Concubine Liang, Yaozu is my only brother, and I have always regarded him as more important than my own life."

"Please, I beg you, find a way to save Yaozu's life!"

"As long as you can save his life, I am willing to serve you like a slave, even if it means death!"

Concubine Liang looked at Wu Changzai with eyes that were like a compassionate bodhisattva, and personally handed her a cup of hot tea: "How pitiful."

"It's so cold outside. Sister Wu has been kneeling for a long time. She must be freezing, right? Have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up first."

Wu Changzai was indeed very cold, and his hands were shaking when he took the teacup.

After drinking a cup of hot tea, she felt like she was coming back to life.

Concubine Liang's tolerant attitude gave her hope: "My Lady Concubine Liang, I beg you..."

"Ruoli, help Sister Wu up first."

"Yes!"

A little palace maid considerately brought over an embroidered stool.

Ruoli helped Wu Changzai sit up.

Concubine Liang smiled at her, her gentle expression carrying a soothing force: "I don't have a younger brother, only an older brother. But I grew up with my brother, so I can fully understand the brotherly love that sister Wu has for your brother."

"I am also moved by this family love. How can I bear to see Sister Wu separated from her only brother?"

"Don't worry, I will help you find a solution to this matter."

After getting Concubine Liang's assurance, Concubine Wu's eyes suddenly lit up!

However, she was not as naive as Concubine Hao. She believed that there were really people in the palace who were selfless and helped others unconditionally.

Since Concubine Liang was willing to help her, she must have some requirements.

But now, this is the only lifeline she can grasp.

As long as she can save Yaozu, she is willing to do anything!

Wu Changzai knelt on the ground again and kowtowed to Concubine Liang: "Thank you very much, Concubine Liang!"

"Your Majesty's great kindness, this concubine will never forget it! From now on, as long as Your Majesty Liangfei has an order, this concubine will not dare to disobey!"

Concubine Liang liked dealing with smart people. She smiled slightly, comforted Wu Changzai with a few words, and then ordered someone to send her back to rest.

Seeing Ruoli waving her hand, the young palace maids also retreated.

Soon, the master and his servant were the only ones left in the inner room.

Ruoli looked at Concubine Liang with undisguised admiration: "Your Highness, this game you set was really brilliant!"

"Mrs. Wu's temperament is similar to that of Concubine Hao. During the time when Concubine Hao was recovering from her injuries in Shuiyue Pavilion, Mrs. Wu completely replaced her position beside His Majesty."

"If Concubine Hao had not been pregnant, it would not have been easy to squeeze out Concubine Wu and regain her previous favor."

"Noble Lady Hao is pregnant with the heir to the throne. Although she has gained His Majesty's attention again, she can no longer sleep with him. After all, we don't have a close friend by His Majesty's side."

"Changzai Wu is still somewhat favored by us now. Once she is completely devoted to you, she can become a chess piece and be used by us!"

"Most importantly, we can use the New Year's Eve palace banquet as an excuse to accuse Consort Xian of incompetence."

"The concubines in the harem and the royal family will all think she is incompetent, and you can take this opportunity to step on her!"