Seeing Concubine Fang attracting the attention of everyone present, Concubine Chu Shu was slightly relieved.
After all, she could quibble and it was true, but it was also true that she did what she did.
If she didn't have to rack her brains to make up lies, she would naturally be happy to do so.
However, Qi Xiao brought everyone back to the topic with just one sentence, and he just hit the most important point.
Are people still there?
Of course, the sensible person and the other person who really can't be killed are still there, but the other damn ones are all dead!
On the other hand, Concubine Liu Xian was very satisfied with Qi Xiao's behavior. She didn't think that Feng Xi would blame her on her own accord after discovering the loopholes in Concubine Fang.
After all, Concubine Chu Shu was the most suspect in this matter.
For example, Concubine Chu Shu not only wanted to control herself, but also wanted to get rid of Concubine Fang's child.
Or maybe Concubine Chu Shu bribed the old doctor Xue and successfully deceived Concubine Fang in order to smoothly implement the plan to control her.
This result is also very good, but whether it is Emperor Sheng De, Qi Xiao or Zhao Xi, they are not fools who can be easily deceived.
She would also be worried about what if they all slipped into Concubine Fang's loophole and accidentally discovered something new that was detrimental to her?
But back to the essence of the matter, it would be safest for Concubine Chu Shu to harm her and Yun Xuan.
So she immediately walked down the slope and said:
"Your Majesty, there were a total of five insiders in the concubine's palace back then, and four of them were released from the palace under the coercion of Concubine Chu Shu. Now, the only one who is still with the concubine is Qiu Yu..."
Before Concubine Liu Xian finished speaking, Concubine Chu Shu sneered:
"Qiu Yu is your confidant. If what she said can be true, can Wan Lian and others in this palace also be witnesses?"
"Concubine Chu Shu, if you do unjust things, you will be killed yourself. You will receive retribution for doing this!"
Concubine Liu Xian clenched the sapphire beads in her hand, as if she was extremely devoted to Buddhism, but Concubine Chu Shu only wanted to laugh when she saw this.
Because she doesn't believe this at all.
But who would have expected that Concubine Liu Xian, who usually only eats food and chants Buddha's name, and dare not speak in the face of her orders and scoldings, now slowly straightened up and said:
"Concubine Chu Shu, the clay figurine is still angry. If you hadn't forced my mother and daughter to do this, I would never have done this to you."
Concubine Chu Shu was about to ask Concubine Liu Xian what she meant when she saw Concubine Liu Xian turning her head to Emperor Shengde who was sitting on the soft couch and said:
"Your Majesty, this concubine is not talented. After being forced by Concubine Chu Shu when she was giving birth, she retreated to advance and tried every means to preserve some evidence for herself."
"oh?"
Seeing Concubine Liu Xian's resolute look, obviously wanting to fight Concubine Chu Shu to the end, Emperor Sheng De also became somewhat interested.
Concubine Fang on the side was even more delighted to hear this, and wished that Concubine Liu Xian would immediately help her overthrow Concubine Chu Shu.
After all, she and Concubine Chu Shu had been fighting for nearly twenty years. Either the east wind prevailed over the west wind, or the west wind was stronger than the east wind. As long as the other party was frustrated, they were very happy.
In addition, the current situation in Dazhao is tense. If she can successfully control the harem, she can also give her Jing'er more help.
Concubine Liu Xian did not disappoint her, and quickly said:
"If I go back to the emperor, the two nuns who delivered the baby for me, the father-in-law sent by the Supervisor of Ceremonies, and Chen Changzai who accidentally caught Concubine Chu Shu talking to Wan Lian afterwards can all testify for me. .”
"nonsense!"
A sarcastic smile flashed across Concubine Chu Shu's beautiful eyes, these people would have been dead long ago!
Among them, the two eunuchs Wenpo and Si Li were bought through, but they were neutral people after all, not her cronies, so after appeasing them for a while, she still found a way to kill her elder brother according to his wishes. .
As for the unlucky Chang Zai who accidentally appeared in the rockery and overheard her conversation with Wan Lian about Concubine Liu Xian, she was drowned in the lake in the Royal Garden shortly after the incident...
etc!
Then Chen Changzai was drowned in the lake, and the secret should have been silenced with her death. How did Concubine Liu Xian learn about it?
Concubine Chu Shu felt a chill running through her body, and she had an ominous premonition in her heart, but she didn't want to admit it.
No, how could that unlucky guy be still alive? The other party must have leaked the information to others before he died, and the news that she heard their conversation reached Liu Xianfei's ears.
Yes, that must be the case.
This bitch, Liu Xianfei, was trying to deceive her, hoping that she would lose her temper and say some nonsense, so that the emperor and the others could catch her shortcomings.
And the more times like this, the less she can panic.
But Liu Xianfei obviously didn't want her to swell anymore, so she said coldly:
"Your Majesty, I forgive you. In order to prove your innocence when necessary, I have secretly placed these four people in the cold palace over the years. Now you can send people to follow Qiu Yu to search for them in the cold palace. They will definitely follow Qiu Yu. Wait for someone to come and restore the original truth to you."
Emperor Sheng De: "Zhao Xi."
Zhao Xi: "Yes."
Seeing Zhao Xi telling the palace people to follow Qiu Yu to the cold palace to look for someone, many people present were not without doubts.
And the biggest doubt is how did Concubine Liu Xian protect these people?
Since there are these people, why haven't they exposed Concubine Chu Shu?
It has not been exposed for so many years, so why suddenly attack now?
Concubine Liu Xian said nothing, but Feng Yunxuan, the daughter, gave a very reasonable explanation.
"The mother-in-law is dedicated to the Buddha and treats people well, whether it is to the people in her own palace or to other people in the palace. As the saying goes, good deeds are rewarded with kindness. The mother-in-law and the concubine have formed many good relationships, and naturally they have received a lot of help. .”
This help naturally includes helping them protect witnesses and conveying news to them in a timely manner when people who need protection appear.
Of course, there was also the reason why Concubine Chu Shu and others were arrogant and didn't seem to take those lives seriously.
After all, with the power of the Chu family, crushing a few servants and a mediocre Chang Zai to death is as easy as crushing a few ants.
Therefore, if they don't take it seriously, the chances of good karma are very high.
"The Chu family tree has deep roots and has the ability to follow the dragon. However, the mother, concubine, and sons have nothing to grow, just like rootless duckweeds. They dare not shake off this matter easily, for fear of bringing disaster to themselves."
According to Feng Yunxuan, they were afraid of the Chu family at first and did not dare to reveal the matter easily, but later they just pretended to be so and got used to it.
Moreover, the Chu family has been at its peak in the past twenty years. With Emperor Shengde's body, he knew a few years ago that he would not be able to punish Concubine Chu Shu severely.
Besides, Concubine Chu Shu had saved Feng Yunxuan's life. They didn't want to break up with her before she did something too extreme.
Mother and son only want peace of mind and a clear conscience.
As for why they shook it off today, it was obviously because they felt that the time was finally ripe, and also because the Wang family's incident would inevitably shake the Chu family, and Emperor Sheng De and Feng Xi obviously wanted to use this to teach the Chu family a lesson.
"My son and his mother can no longer be coerced by the Chu family, because they have never thought of standing against their father and fifth sister."
