The moment Concubine Liu Xian said these words, not only Emperor Sheng De was stunned, but even Qi Xiao, who was in a very good mood while enjoying the exclusive service of his little phoenix, couldn't help but frown.
Obviously, no one expected that Feng Yunxuan's disguise as a man would start like this.
"At that time, I also asked Concubine Chu Shu why she was like this, and asked her what is the use of controlling a concubine like me who has no support from her family and can only be granted the title of concubine because she stayed with you long enough... …”
"Then what did she say?"
After hearing this, it was impossible that Emperor Sheng De was not angry.
Because no matter whether he loves Concubine Liu Xian or not, whether he values Feng Yunxuan as his daughter or not, he is responsible for them.
But because of his negligence when he first ascended the throne and Concubine Chu Shu's cruelty, the matter was kept hidden for twenty-three years.
Especially Fengyunxuan...
At this moment, Emperor Sheng De felt more guilty than pity for his daughter.
After all, his unlucky daughter married Qi Xiao at the age of fourteen, and Feng Yuan married the third prince-in-law Shen Ge at the age of fifteen.
Logically speaking, most Jokhang women get married at fifteen. The unlucky girl gets married a year early because of changes in the Qi family. Women who are still unmarried at twenty-three will be stabbed in the back.
But his eldest daughter wasted her time because of this and spent twenty-three years as a man.
Just like Liu Xianfei said, it was her fault that she was weak and could be bullied. Even if what she just said was true, Feng Yunxuan, who was still an infant at that time, was innocent.
Concubine Liu Xian saw the complexity on Emperor Sheng De's face and quickly answered:
"Concubine Chu Shu said that her control over the concubine is secondary. The most important thing is not to allow Concubine Fang to give birth to the emperor's eldest son. Only a concubine with no family background, and even the mother's life is in her hands, can give birth to the eldest son. ', in order to ensure the status of her future son."
As soon as Concubine Liu Xian finished speaking, she heard Feng Xi, who was eating peaches at the side, sigh with emotion:
"Wow, I never thought that Concubine Chu Shu would be so smart~"
Concubine Liu Xian: "..."
Although it was true that she had deliberately guided all this, she did not want Feng Xi to talk nonsense here and give Emperor Sheng De more room for speculation.
Therefore, Concubine Liu Xian soon burst into tears and said:
"Your Majesty, I know that I mistrusted others back then, and I kept silent because I was grateful for Concubine Chu Shu's kindness in protecting Yunxuan. This caused today's disaster. Now I just ask you not to punish Yunxuan. Let me and my concubine bear all the blame."
"Mother and concubine..."
Feng Yunxuan supported Concubine Liu Xian who was about to kowtow, her eyes were also blood red and she said:
"You and I have been helpless these years. We can only reach this point by supporting each other. If there is a mistake, it is also the fault of our mother and daughter."
"Yunxuan!"
Concubine Liu Xian wanted to wave away Feng Yunxuan's hand, but her daughter still grabbed her wrist tightly.
Seeing the scene of mother and daughter clinging to each other, Emperor Sheng De could only sigh deeply.
What else could he say?
If this is really the case, even if Liu Xianfei is at fault, the other party's fault is far less than that of him as a husband and father.
It is true that he is a king, but he believes that he knows what is right and what is wrong, and will never shirk his responsibility.
So he quickly waved his hand and said:
"That's all. You can tell me what Concubine Chu Shu and the Chu family have coerced you two into doing over the years."
Seeing Emperor Sheng De say this, didn't Concubine Liu Xian know that he meant to reveal the matter, so they pretended to say everything they could.
These include, but are not limited to, targeting Concubine Fang, perjury on behalf of Concubine Chu Shu, and Feng Yunxuan being forced to become Mr. Yun, the adviser to the fourth brother Feng Yu.
When Emperor Sheng De knew that Feng Yunxuan had such talent, he couldn't help but look at his daughter a few more times.
What's going on?
It’s okay for the younger daughter to hide her clumsiness, why is it the same for her older daughter?
But think about it, the unlucky girl said today that his eldest daughter can be the empress, and it was his good son-in-law Qi Xiao who supported her...
Needless to say, taking a closer look now, and supplemented by the ideas she said she once helped the fourth child, the other party is really a good piece of material.
However, Emperor Sheng De sighed with emotion. After all, he already had his own plans for the future of Dazhao.
After Concubine Liu Xian and Concubine Liu explained everything, Concubine Chu Shu, who was being interrogated, finally arrived.
But this time she was not the only one coming, but also Wan Lian and other palace attendants from Changchun Palace.
In the past, the only person in the Changchun Palace who could accompany Concubine Chu Shu into the palace was the aunt in charge, Wan Lian, but it was different today. Zhao Xi waved his hand and let everyone in the Changchun Palace walk in.
As the gathering place of the Chu family's power, Changchun Palace has been experiencing a lot of troubles recently. How could it not be full of energy?
So as soon as Zhao Xi asked the imperial army to escort them over, they were already keenly aware that something was wrong.
Especially Concubine Chu Shu, she knelt down in front of Emperor Shengde almost as soon as she entered the Yangxin Hall, showing no sign of her usual domineering self-righteousness.
Before Emperor Sheng De asked, she revealed herself:
"Presumably the emperor summoned his concubine here because of the fact that the eldest prince is actually the princess."
Emperor Sheng De said nothing, but Feng Xi happily said:
"Digging, digging, digging in the big palace, being the most idle princess and eating the biggest melon~"
After that, she actually took a bite of the small cantaloupe Qi Xiao cut for her.
Emperor Sheng De: "..."
Concubine Chu Shu: "..."
Concubine Liu Xian and her daughter: "..."
Feng Xi: "Don't look at me like this. This will make me think that you want to take me out."
Everyone: "..."
It turns out you know we want to throw you out!
After being interrupted by Feng Xiping, Concubine Chu Shu's emotions that had been brewing all along the way were completely destroyed. She could only grit her teeth and say with a cold face:
"I do know that Yunxuan is not the prince, and the reason why Yunxuan can survive to this day depends on me. I will protect their mother and daughter tomorrow, and today I want to ask them to help me prove the Wang family." You just want to kill yourself, so what’s wrong with that?”
Concubine Chu Shu became more and more compliant as she spoke, and she actually showed off her previous delicate and savage spirit:
"According to the rules of the palace, I know nothing but refuse to report anything. But how can there be eternal friends in the harem? From the moment they enter the palace, all women are enemies."
"you……"
Emperor Sheng De picked up the tea cup by the table and wanted to throw it at Concubine Chu Shu, but in the end he held back.
Because what Concubine Chu Shu said was unpleasant, but it was also a true portrayal of women in the harem throughout the ages.
There is only one empress and only one empress dowager, but even he, an emperor who was tired of the harem because of his late emperor, still had many concubines in the palace.
And which one of these people didn't come with a family mission and wanted to shine on their family name?
Feng Xi, on the other hand, said to Concubine Chu Shu with great appreciation:
"Yes, you are not as good at skills as others. I don't care about you among the candidates for this year's Palace Fighting Championship."
Concubine Chu Shu: "..."
