vrcanaries Chapter 484: The Imperial Concubine is in a High Position
Chapter 484: The Imperial Concubine is in a High Position
Concubine Sun comforted her, "Fortunately, the truth came out in the end, Concubine Xiao's conspiracy did not succeed, and His Majesty has even more pity for you and the Fourth Prince."
"Sister Xianfei, please don't be too angry. It's not good for your health if you get angry..."
Shen Zhinian smiled at her: "That kind of person is not worth my anger."
Lady Sun nodded repeatedly: "That's right! That's right!"
Seeing that the sun was getting late, she stood up and said, "Sister Xianfei, please go to bed early. I won't disturb you any more."
"If you are in a bad mood, send someone to Lanyuexuan to tell her, and I will come and play some music for you!"
Shen Zhinian felt warm in his heart and said softly, "Okay."
"You were also frightened by what happened today, so you should rest early."
Concubine Sun smiled and said, "I'll take my leave!"
After taking a bath, Shen Zhinian sat on the couch and read a book, but he didn't turn the pages in his hand for a long time.
Handan was waiting beside her and asked with concern, "Madam, what are you thinking about? You are so absorbed in your thoughts."
Shen Zhinian put down the book in his hand, his eyes somewhat dark: "I was thinking, if you don't remove the roots, the grass will grow again in the spring breeze!"
"Although Xiao has now been demoted to a noble lady and imprisoned in Ruixuexuan, it stands to reason that she can't make any waves. But considering what she has done in the past, this woman still has some means."
"Besides, a dying person is not afraid of wearing shoes when doing anything barefoot."
Fuqiu wiped her neck and whispered, "Your Majesty wants to..."
Shen Zhinian shook her head: "Your Highness is also a concubine of the palace. It is a serious crime to murder a concubine of the palace. Although His Majesty will not take Noble Lady Xiao to heart, if the matter is exposed, it will become evidence for the enemy to attack me. How could I hand over such a fatal handle to others?"
"Besides..."
At this point, Shen Zhinian smiled playfully: "Waste also has a final use value."
"If Lady Xiao knew who was the real cause of her imminent death, her desperate struggle might bring benefits to me."
Handan and Fuqiu looked at each other and said hesitantly, "But... Madam, didn't you say before that there was no evidence for this matter? If you tell Concubine Xiao rashly, she might bite you back."
Shen Zhinian curled the corners of her lips: "There is no evidence, but I am not going to accuse the Queen Mother. Who said that evidence is necessary?"
"Whether Lady Xiao believes this news or not is up to her."
Shen Zhinian felt that with Lady Xiao's shrewdness, as long as she knew this clue, it would be impossible for her to not understand everything.
"Go and call Xiao Zhouzi in."
"Yes!"
The honey placed in Qingdai's room today has become the most crucial evidence to bring down Concubine Xiao!
The palace was heavily guarded, and Shen Zhinian certainly knew how much risk Xiao Zhouzi was taking by doing this. He also won because of his good skills. If it were any other eunuch, they would never have such ability.
Shen Zhinian had already given Xiao Zhouzi a generous reward in private. He was in high spirits, and his face was full of smiles as he saluted: "Your servant greets the queen, and the queen is blessed with good fortune and health!"
"I wonder what instructions the Majesty has for calling me in now?"
Shen Zhinian raised her eyes and looked at him: "I do have something I need you to do, but not now."
Because Concubine Xiao was the one who suffered, if I told her the news now, she might not believe it.
"After a while, you go..."
After listening to this, Xiao Zhouzi bowed and said, "I will follow your majesty's instructions and make sure this matter is handled beautifully!"
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Cining Palace.
Concubine Liu accompanied Empress Dowager Liu back and finally asked the question that had been in her mind for a long time: "Aunt, why did you give Concubine Xian such a face in front of everyone today?"
"She is already the head of the Four Concubines, and has four princes as her children. You are also giving her the power of the Six Palaces that I hold. Doesn't this strengthen her power even more?"
Concubine Liu had to worry that one day, Concubine Xian's knife would replace her as its master...
The real reason why Liu Shizhang was "demoted" to the frontier is still unknown to Concubine Liu.
Empress Dowager Liu didn't want her to get involved because the emperor didn't like her.
Secondly, the Imperial Concubine is impulsive and dotes on Shi Zhang. If she knew the truth, she would definitely make a big fuss with the Virtuous Concubine!
By then, the Dingguo Mansion would be in ruins.
Therefore, Empress Dowager Liu was unable to explain the reason to her at this time, and only said with a sullen face: "Whatever I do, I have my own reasons. You just need to understand that I will never harm you."
Seeing her serious expression, Concubine Liu did not dare to ask any more questions and lowered her head and said, "Yes..."
"Aunt, His Majesty is about to find out the truth about the 'auspicious sign'. Why do you want to take me away now?"
Empress Dowager Liu said patiently, "The emperor has been suspicious for more than a day or two. Don't you know?"
"Today's incident has nothing to do with you, my family, or Duke Dingguo's Mansion. But you wanted to raise the third prince, and Concubine De just happened to bring trouble upon herself. Can you guarantee that the emperor will not suspect us?"
"Stay there and watch the show. It will be better for others to watch your show!"
Concubine Liu finally came to her senses, and felt a chill on her back. She said thankfully, "Aunt, you are so thoughtful..."
Although His Majesty might not stop being suspicious of them if they left, it is better than having them stay there and hang around under His Majesty's nose.
Although Queen Dowager Liu had left, it was easy for her to find out what happened next in Zhongcui Palace.
Not long after, Nanny Yuan came in and reported everything that happened afterwards.
After listening to this, Concubine Liu sneered: "It's really Concubine De!"
"Fortunately, I only wanted the Third Prince and didn't conspire with her to do anything, otherwise I would have been implicated by her for no reason."
"But... this is very good! This is very good!"
At this point, Concubine Liu looked at Empress Dowager Liu and said happily, "I originally thought that I would have to wait until Concubine De died before I could raise the Third Prince. I didn't expect that the time would be advanced so much!"
This was exactly what Empress Dowager Liu wanted: "I know what's going on. You can go back and rest first."
"Yes, I am resigning!"
Concubine Liu was in a much better mood as she had the good news, and she left the Cining Palace with a smile on her face.
The Imperial Noble Consort holds a high position and has great power. She is no longer an ordinary concubine, but an equal to the Empress Dowager!
Because the position of the Imperial Noble Consort is too honorable and will affect the status of the Empress in the Central Palace, when there is a Empress in the palace, an Imperial Noble Consort will generally not be appointed.
According to the rules of the Great Zhou Dynasty, a new queen could only be enthroned three years after the queen's death.
At this time, most emperors would appoint their favorite candidate for the next queen as the Imperial Noble Consort!
These few years are the probation period for the Imperial Noble Consort. If the Emperor and all the civil and military officials are satisfied and the probation is passed, the Imperial Noble Consort will be the well-deserved Queen!
Returning to Yongshou Palace, Concubine Liu sat down in the main seat and said excitedly: "If I raise the third prince, I will be the mother of the eldest prince!"