vrcanaries Chapter 563: The Emperor is Extremely Partial (Additional chapter for [Book Friend Kitten])
Chapter 563: The Emperor is Extremely Partial (Additional chapter for [Book Friend Kitten])
By then, she would still lose face. The prestige she had worked so hard to build up would also be gone!
Moreover, no matter the emperor or the royal family, they all thought Shen Zhinian was an incompetent person. He couldn't even organize such a simple thing as the New Year's Eve palace banquet.
As they were both responsible for organizing the palace banquet, how come there were no problems with the part that Concubine Liang was in charge of?
The resistance Shen Zhinian faces in ascending to the throne will increase a lot invisibly!
Shen Zhinian didn't believe that, given her caution, the people from the Guanglu Temple could really make such a simple, low-level mistake right under her nose.
There must be something behind this!
She must find out the truth and must not let anyone conclude that the people in the Guanglu Temple were negligent in their duties and thus implicate her.
"Your Majesty, I do not think that this matter is the sole responsibility of Wu Yaozu."
"Although the Liangyun Office is responsible for making milk tea, everyone understands how important the New Year's Eve palace banquet is tonight. How could the people from the Liangyun Office leave spoiled milk there? Not to mention mixing it with fresh milk and affecting the master's health."
"So I think this is not a simple dereliction of duty, but someone did it deliberately."
"The person behind this must be killed!"
Shen Zhinian's words were clear and logical. Even a fool like Wu Yaozu could understand them.
He knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly: "Your Majesty, I am innocent! I am really innocent!"
"I don't know why spoiled milk was mixed with fresh milk. Someone must have wanted to use this to frame the virtuous concubine! I hope your majesty can see clearly!"
Wu Changzai's brain was also quick, and she quickly seized the opportunity to say, "Your Majesty, if it is really my brother who neglected his duties, his death is not a pity."
"I am afraid that the person behind the scenes wants to use this incident to frame the virtuous concubine. I beg Your Majesty to find out the truth and not let that person succeed!"
A cold light flashed in Concubine Shu's eyes: "Concubine Xian just said that she would not shirk responsibility. How come the matter has been investigated clearly and it is you who failed to supervise properly and did not even know that the person in charge of making milk tea was not conscientious in this matter."
"Now it seems like someone is deliberately trying to frame you."
"I really admire Concubine Xian's eloquence. She can even turn black into white!"
Shen Zhinian said coldly: "Your Majesty will make the final decision on right and wrong. It is not up to me, or you, Concubine Shu, to decide!"
In the palace, only the bitch Concubine Xian dared to talk to her like this.
Concubine Shu narrowed her eyes dangerously: "...You!"
"enough!"
Nangong Xuanyu interrupted Shufei impatiently.
Everything he had done so far was to build momentum for Nian Nian and pave the way for her future.
If someone really wanted to use the New Year's Eve palace banquet to ruin Nian Nian's future, he would never allow it!
Let’s take a step back and say…even if it was really Nian Nian’s negligence, so what?
Nian Nian lost her mother when she was young, and no one taught her how to manage household chores. This was her first time organizing a New Year's Eve banquet. Isn't it normal to be careless?
Why do these women hold on to this thought like wild animals that smell blood?
However, in front of so many people, the emperor could not express his thoughts, and could only pretend to be fair: "Since there are doubts about this matter, we must investigate it thoroughly!"
"He dared to make trouble at the palace banquet on New Year's Eve. I think that person must be tired of living!"
Since Nian Nian was involved in the matter, she had to avoid suspicion.
The concubine was filled with hatred, so the emperor naturally couldn't trust her.
He swept his eyes over the remaining concubines and said, "Liang Fei, Xue Fei, you will be responsible for investigating this matter, and the Shen Xing Si will assist you. I must know the result within three days!"
Concubine Liang bowed and said, "I obey your command!"
Although Concubine Xue did not like to get involved in the struggles in the palace, the matter involved Concubine Xian. Since she wanted the Second Princess and the Fourth Prince to have a good relationship, she naturally had to make sacrifices first.
"I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust."
It was already late, and after what had happened, the emperor had no intention of continuing the palace banquet.
He stood up and walked to Shen Zhinian's seat, took her hand, and said softly: "I will send you and Ah Xu back to Zhongcui Palace."
As the New Year begins, he wants to stay up with them and welcome the new year together.
Shen Zhinian's lips curved slightly: "Okay."
Everyone looked at this scene in astonishment!
They thought that after such an incident, even if His Majesty's impression of the virtuous concubine did not become worse, he would at least be angry.
After all, what Your Majesty hates most is incompetent people.
Why, why do they see that His Majesty's favor for Concubine Xian has not diminished in the slightest. It's as if even if what happened today was really Concubine Xian's negligence, His Majesty doesn't care...
Concubine Shu stared blankly at the departing backs of the emperor and Shen Zhinian, her peach blossom eyes filled with disbelief.
Even when she was the most favored concubine in the palace, His Majesty never showed such favoritism to her...
If this continues, will she really never be able to regain her power in the harem? !
However, no matter what they thought in their hearts, everyone could only suppress their emotions and bow respectfully: "Farewell, Your Majesty!"
Zhao Yungui breathed a sigh of relief.
It is said that the royal family is ruthless. She was really worried about Sister Zhinian today!
Now it seems that His Majesty still dotes on Sister Zhinian.
Gu Jinxiao looked at the backs of the two people leaving hand in hand, his thin lips slightly pursed, his eyes indifferent and distant, no one could guess what he was thinking.
Shen Zhinian was relieved, but Concubine Liang and Concubine Xue had to be busy. Not only did they have to investigate the people in the Guanglu Temple, but they also had to rule out who was innocent and who might be suspected at today's banquet.
But all the guests attending the banquet are royal relatives, and it would be bad to offend anyone.
Xuepin was extremely beautiful, had a calm demeanor, and handled things in an orderly manner. Every question she asked was clearly stated.
Concubine Liang had a smile on her face and spoke in a gentle tone, which made the nervous palace servants breathe a sigh of relief.
Although the cooperation between the two was not tacit, they each performed their duties. But what they were thinking in their hearts, I am afraid only they themselves knew...
Outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Shen Zhinian really interprets the words "arrogant because of being favored" to the fullest!
The emperor wanted to lead her to the dragon sedan chair, but she didn't even say "I dare not" and just followed him in.
Li Changde has become accustomed to it. This is the style of a favorite concubine.
However, the young eunuchs following behind him could not hide their surprise.
However, after Li Changde's training over this period of time, they have all become more sensible and no one has jumped out to say that this is against the rules.
Shen Zhinian leaned his head on Nangong Xuanyu's shoulder, rubbed his neck with the tip of his nose, and said with a bit of grievance in his voice: "Your Majesty..."
The emperor sighed helplessly: "I am partial to you today, to no end, why are you still aggrieved? Huh?"