vrcanaries Chapter 477 The Ministry of Internal Affairs also has that person’s nails
Chapter 477 The Ministry of Internal Affairs also has that person’s nails
"Noble Lady Sun and Concubine Xian are sisters living in the same palace. How could she order her personal maid to do such a thing and put Concubine Xian and the Fourth Prince in an unjust position?"
Defei had been away for so long that she was becoming increasingly exhausted, but she was still holding on.
Hearing what Concubine Liang said, she also smiled and nodded: "Yes."
"When the Jiang family launched a coup, Concubine Xian left Zhongcui Palace and rushed to Yangxin Palace. Concubine Sun followed closely for Concubine Xian's safety. As a result, she was promoted from a concubine to a noble."
"It's no exaggeration to say that the two of them are friends of life and death. How could Concubine Sun plot against Concubine Xian and the Fourth Prince?"
"I think the same as Concubine Liang, there must be something behind this. I hope Your Majesty will look into it and not wrongly accuse Concubine Sun."
Concubine Liang and Concubine De seem to be speaking for Noble Lady Sun, but every word they say is reminding everyone how good the relationship between Noble Lady Sun and Shen Zhinian is!
As expected, many people looked at the two of them with subtle eyes.
Some people even began to whisper, "The sisterhood between Concubine Sun and Concubine Xian is so good that they can wear the same pants. Of course, they will not betray Concubine Xian. Maybe they will even risk everything to fight for each other..."
"If today's event succeeds, let alone the birth of another prince in the future, even if the Third Prince is the eldest son, he will not be able to shake the Fourth Prince's position!"
"Who says it's not? That's a good omen certified by the heavens!"
"This cooperation is really perfect! What a pity that we can't escape the investigation of the Ministry of Punishment."
"..."
Shen Zhinian had long guessed that if she chose to protect Concubine Sun, she would inevitably fall into her current situation under the instigation of her enemies.
She didn't ask Nangong Xuanyu whether he believed her.
Because it involves the position of crown prince and the inheritance of the country, the emperor cannot trust anyone. Even if he says he trusts her, there will be seeds of doubt in his heart.
What she has to do is to unravel the truth from all the calculations so that she can escape unscathed.
Shen Zhinian looked at Concubine Sun and said, "You sent someone to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to collect the honey. How did you and Zhu'er pass by this palace road at that time?"
Concubine Sun was deeply moved, but she knew that this was not the time to be sentimental. She sniffed and adjusted her mood, then said seriously, "Sister Xianfei also knows that I have to practice pipa every day."
"Winter is coming soon, and the weather is getting drier. Every time I finish singing, I feel uncomfortable in my throat. That's why I asked the palace maids to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get some honey and drink it often to protect my throat."
"The word 'Jun' written in honey on the wall really has nothing to do with me!"
Zhu'er had already knelt on the ground out of fear. When she heard Shen Zhinian's question, she kowtowed repeatedly and said, "A few days ago, one of your pearl hairpins was broken, so I sent it to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to have it re-embedded."
"After the Fourth Prince's full-month ceremony began, a young eunuch came to me and said that the young lady's hairpin had been repaired, and asked me to take a note to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get it back. I then went out and passed by that palace wall."
"What this servant said is absolutely true. I really have never been involved in the bee incident. I beg Your Majesty to understand! I beg Your Majesty to understand!"
The emperor's expression was cold and his eyes were slightly chilly. No one could guess what he was thinking.
Listening to Concubine Sun and Zhu'er's explanation, he glanced at Su Quanye and said, "Go check it out."
Su Quanye was well aware of the ways of survival in the harem, and each time he only investigated what His Majesty asked him to investigate.
For example, this time, Su Quanye just told the truth. Judging from the surface evidence, Concubine Sun was the most suspicious person.
As for whether to send the palace maids of Lanyuexuan to the Ministry of Punishment for severe torture and interrogation to get a result, it depends on Your Majesty's choice.
Now it seems that Concubine Sun still has some weight in His Majesty's heart.
Su Quanye immediately said: "Yes!"
These are things that are out in the open and easy to investigate.
Soon, the people sent out by the Ministry of Punishment brought back all the people involved and reported: "…Your Majesty, what Concubine Sun and Zhu'er said is true."
"According to the steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Lady Sun did complain about having a sore throat a few days ago, and asked someone to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get some honey."
"This little eunuch is the one who just asked Zhu'er to take a note to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to retrieve the pearl hairpin of Concubine Sun."
After confirming with Zhu'er that the young eunuch was indeed the one who had just called her out, Concubine Sun immediately looked at him coldly and said, "It has been some time since my pearl hairpin was sent to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for re-embedding."
"Why didn't you call anyone earlier or later, but on the day of the Fourth Prince's full moon, you called the maidservant beside me to go and get him back?"
The young eunuch had heard about these things, and he knelt on the ground with a terrified look on his face and said, "My lady, calm down!"
"Your pearl hairpin has been repaired today, so I came here to pass on the message, asking the people from Lanyue Pavilion to take the note and pick it up when they have time."
"I didn't tell Miss Zhu'er that she must go out today. I really don't know what I did wrong..."
Those who wanted to step on Concubine Sun took this opportunity and said, "Yes! The Ministry of Internal Affairs only sent someone to pass on a message, but they didn't say that the pearl hairpin must be taken back today."
"In my opinion, Zhu'er used this as an excuse to go out, and then used honey to write the word 'Jun' on the wall. Anyway, if others investigate, she can also openly say that she went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get something."
"What a perfect reason!"
"..."
Zhu'er was almost crying, but she didn't know how to explain herself. She just kept saying with tears in her eyes, "I didn't... I really went out to get the pearl hairpin for the young lady..."
A hint of contemplation flashed across Shen Zhinian's eyes.
The person behind the scenes must ensure that the palace maids of Lanyuexuan can be lured out at that time today. Only in this way can the matter be smoothly pinned on Concubine Sun.
That is to say... the Ministry of Internal Affairs also has that person's thorns!
But there is no point in investigating further along this line.
Because the person in charge of repairing the pearl hairpin in the Ministry of Internal Affairs just happened to re-inlay it today, so what's wrong with that?
What's wrong with this little eunuch coming to inform Zhu'er?
She couldn't be misled.
The point is not how to prove Concubine Sun's innocence, but to find out the person who actually wrote on the wall with honey. Then Concubine Sun will naturally be cleared of suspicion.
Shen Zhinian said slowly: "At that time today, there were so many people passing by this palace wall."
"Although only Lanyuexuan has sent people to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to collect honey recently, honey is not a rare thing. Others may have other ways to get it."
"Perhaps someone is deliberately trying to use this incident to sow discord between me and Sister Sun."
At this point, Shen Zhinian looked at Su Quanye and asked, "Can I take a look at the list that the Ministry of Punishment has found?"