Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 532 Li Cairong's Disguise

Concubine Xiao said this on purpose.

Because she knew that in the eyes of others, with Concubine Xian's current means, if she really ordered her to do this, how could she leave evidence of everything?

If she fabricated evidence on this point, it would seem too fake and easily be exposed.

Only a combination of true and false words can gain the trust of others.

Moreover... for some things that are easy to be exposed, it is better to guide others to imagine rather than to produce false evidence, which will achieve better results.

Of course, Concubine Xiao understood that if there was no real evidence for everything, it would be impossible to convict Concubine Xian.

So, after saying that, she continued tremblingly, "Besides, I have been imprisoned in Ruixuexuan. How could I have the ability to get such a strong poison?"

"That poison was clearly... clearly given to me by Fuqiu in your palace!"

"It is impossible for a living person to walk around the palace without being seen. I believe that if we investigate further, there must be someone who has seen Fuqiu interacting with people around me."

"My Lady, you can't deny everything after the incident and put all the blame on me..."

When Concubine Xiao finished speaking, many people's eyes flashed with surprise, and they all looked at Fuqiu behind Shen Zhinian.

Although Concubine Xiao looked frightened, she was confident of victory in her heart!

Among the palace maids that she bribed with silver, there was one whose face and figure were very similar to Fuqiu.

Before poisoning Empress Dowager Liu, Concubine Xiao ordered Li Cairong to disguise the palace maid as Fuqiu, and then deliberately let people see that Li Cairong had a brief contact with "Fuqiu".

Your Majesty, if you have people investigate further on this point, you will definitely find clues!

She had said long ago that she wanted to both take revenge on Queen Mother Liu and clear away obstacles for the Third Prince.

Once the accusation of Concubine Xian's murder of the Queen Mother is proven, she will definitely be sentenced to death. By then, the Fourth Prince's status in the palace will plummet. What capital will he have to compete with the Third Prince?

This was the last thing she could do for the Third Prince as a mother...

Little did he know... Ever since Xiao Zhouzi told Concubine Xiao the truth in a note, Shen Zhinian ordered Xiao Mingzi to send someone to keep an eye on Ruixuexuan every day.

Everything that Concubine Xiao did, as well as the secret of the makeup girl's ability to disguise herself, had long been under Shen Zhinian's control.

Today, she was just using a trick to get rid of Concubine Xiao and eliminate the trouble forever! She could also take advantage of Concubine Shu's impulsiveness and drag her into the water.

Of course, when Shen Zhinian did all this, he did not forget to take the emperor's heart into consideration.

Nangong Xuanyu doesn't like the women in the harem causing him trouble.

He likes intelligent women, but is wary of women who are too intelligent.

If Nangong Xuanyu knew that everything was under Shen Zhinian's control and planning, his admiration for her would probably turn into deep fear...

This is not good for her, nor for Axu's future.

Therefore, she cannot take the initiative to reveal these things, but must let Nangong Xuanyu discover them himself.

Shen Zhinian has another purpose.

That is Nangong Xuanyu today. Although he trusts her a lot, the emperor's heart is fickle and he is suspicious by nature.

She wanted to use this incident to deepen Nangong Xuanyu's trust in her again!

Because... when all the evidence was in front of him, this man would doubt her uncontrollably. But in the end, he found out that he had wronged her again.

Then if something happens in the future, his trust in her will only be stronger!

Fuqiu was instantly immersed in the role, with a confused and frightened look on her face. She shook her head repeatedly and said, "Ms. Xiao, when did this servant ever come into contact with anyone around you?!"

"I have never conveyed the order of the Concubine Xian to give you poison to murder the Empress Dowager!"

Concubine Xiao was not worried because the emperor could not find the source of the poison from Shen Zhinian.

After all, she was the head of all the concubines, and the Shen family was a family of a high-ranking official. It was not difficult for her to give poison to the virtuous concubine without anyone noticing.

She just needed to bite him to death. The poison came from Shen Zhinian, the most trusted maidservant around Shen Zhinian, and she had indeed had contact with people from Ruixuexuan.

The suspicion on the virtuous concubine could not be cleared!

Concubine Xiao looked hopeless, knelt on the ground, and said to Nangong Xuanyu behind the imperial desk: "Your Majesty, if they want to deny it, then just deny it..."

"I have really confessed everything I have done..."

"I know that my crime is unforgivable, I only ask Your Majesty to have mercy on me and not torture me any more..."

Anyone who sees Concubine Xiao like this would think that what she said is true.

Nangong Xuanyu's dark gaze lingered on Shen Zhinian for a moment.

This woman didn't want to show her vulnerability in front of others, and her face always had a dignified and stubborn look.

But he saw the anger and grievance hidden deep in her eyes.

Nangong Xuanyu was silent for a while before he said, "Su Quanye, go check whether the maids around Concubine Xian have had any contact with anyone from Ruixuexuan."

Su Quanye immediately bowed and said, "I obey your command!"

Shen Zhinian raised her head and looked at the emperor. Her voice was calm, but with a hint of grievance that was not easily detected: "Your Majesty, do you also suspect that this matter has something to do with me?"

For some reason, when she looked at him like that, Nangong Xuanyu suddenly remembered last year's New Year's Eve.

He had promised then that he would never doubt her again.

However, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the emperor could not say any sensational words, and only said in a gentle voice: "I naturally believe that you would not do such a thing."

"I ordered the Ministry of Punishment to investigate, also to clear your name."

Shen Zhinian then snorted softly and looked away stubbornly.

Many people couldn't hide their surprise in their eyes!

After being in the palace for a long time, they have seen many concubines being wrongly accused.

Under normal circumstances, the concubines would explain repeatedly, hoping that His Majesty would believe them.

Why is it that when it comes to Concubine Xian, they feel that... it is His Majesty who is explaining to Concubine Xian, and even seems to be coaxing her, as if he is afraid that she will be angry?

No way...

It must be their illusion!

Women's intuition about emotions is very accurate. Concubine Shu keenly felt that the way His Majesty looked at Concubine Xian and his attitude towards her were really different...

Her heart ached and tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to fall.

At this point, even Concubine Shu herself might not be able to tell whether she wanted Shen Zhinian to die in order to seek justice for Empress Dowager Liu or out of jealousy...

Time passed quickly, and before long, Su Quanye came back to report.

No one knew how he felt at the moment. He was more nervous than anyone else present, but he could only bite the bullet and say, "Your Majesty, after investigation, it is true that many palace servants saw...saw Fuqiu talking to Li Cairong, who was beside Concubine Xiao, a few days before the Empress Dowager's accident..."