The gray clouds were deserted, and even though it was already noon, the sun was just an orange halo hidden behind the clouds.
When lunch arrived, Concubine Fu could not eat a single bite.
Bi Shu and others looked on, although they were worried, no one dared to persuade them.
She knew clearly that Concubine Fu would definitely not be able to eat in such a situation, so her persuasion was of no use and only made her feel bored.
Only Xue Hengzhao held up the bowl and said to Concubine Fu: "My queen not only wants to eat, she also wants to eat more."
Concubine Fu glanced at her, and Xue Hengzhao said with a smile: "My mind is at peace, I have eaten well and gone to bed early."
Concubine Fu understood that Xue Hengzhao wanted her to act with a clear conscience and be calm and composed.
Naturally, she also understood that the more trouble she encountered, the more she had to calm down.
So he took the bowl and even though the food was tasteless, he still managed to eat it.
As soon as the meal was over, the dishes were taken away.
Aunt Ningcui from Tong'an Palace came, wearing a large lambskin coat made of autumn fragrant feather satin, and said to her, "I'm here to deliver a message, so I won't take off my outer clothes. Please forgive me."
She is Concubine Rong's confidant, and she respects her on weekdays. She must be respectful to everyone she sees.
Concubine Fu hurriedly asked her to sit down and ordered tea.
"Your Majesty, you don't need to be troublesome. I really just said a few words and left." Ningcui refused to sit down, "The concubine asked me to come over. She also heard about the fifth prince, so naturally she didn't believe it.
Ask the old slave to come over and tell the empress. If we, the concubine, need to come forward, just ask. Never see outsiders. "
Concubine Fu was very moved when she heard this. Concubine Rong never asked about matters in the palace, let alone what happened now was extraordinary.
When others couldn't hide, she actually sent one of her confidants to pass the message, which showed that she valued her.
Moreover, Concubine Rong's status was unusual, and she was always quiet and dignified on weekdays, never speaking to the emperor.
If she could really get her to intercede, the emperor would have to give her some face.
Just when Concubine Fu was about to agree, she saw Xue Hengzhao gently shaking his head towards her.
Although I don’t know why, I still changed my words and said: “With these words from the concubine, my heart is supported.
However, there is a lot of noise at the moment, and there is no conclusion yet. Moreover, it is cold and the road is slippery, so there is no need to worry about the concubine's driving. Let's wait and see.
Please ask my aunt to report to the concubine after she goes back and see what the emperor's decision is. It would be best if nothing happens.
If the concubine is needed to come forward at that time, I will go to Tong'an Palace to invite her. "
"Your Majesty is right. The old slave will go back and report to the Concubine." Aunt Ningcui said, not forgetting to comfort Concubine Fu, "My Majesty, there is no need to worry too much. Only those who purify themselves will eventually get to the bottom of the matter."
"Bishu, Fangdian, you were so kind as to support Aunt Ningcui and send her back." Concubine Fu stood up to see her off, "They say a friend in need is a friend indeed, so it shows that the concubine cares about me.
When this matter is over, I will take Lao Wu and Lao Wu's wife to kneel down and thank the concubine. "
"My dear, please don't do this. You know the temperament of the concubine. If she is not the one she likes, she will not pay attention to you no matter how much you plead or promise me gold and silver."
Said and went.
Here, Concubine Fu took Xue Heng's photo alone and asked her why: "Why did you shake your head at me just now? Could it be that you can't let the concubine come forward?"
Empress Fu Fei is not a far-sighted person, but she is good at following through once she makes up her mind, and is able to employ people with confidence.
Xue Hengzhao was naturally satisfied and explained: "If the concubine is asked to come forward, the Holy Emperor may not deny her face.
But in this way, even if the immediate disaster is avoided, it leaves behind the consequences that are difficult to eliminate.
Whether in the eyes of the emperor or the world, the fifth prince was exempted from punishment because he begged for mercy, not because he was innocent.
Although the person who designed to frame the fifth prince failed this time, the root of the disaster has not been pulled out, and branches will grow again.
If you don't spend so much time next time, you can get twice the result with half the effort.
This is like a crack in a utensil. Just apply a little force and the crack will continue to grow. "
"That's true. But as you said before, these people have planned so carefully, how can my son escape and ascend to heaven? If the concubine is not allowed to plead, can I just watch helplessly like this?" As a biological mother, Concubine Fu would never be able to stand by and watch.
"I think Your Majesty will be able to take some time off at this moment," Xue Hengzhao said, "It's time for the Queen to go and see you."
"You mean you want me to see the emperor?" Concubine Fu didn't understand. "Do you think the emperor will see me? Even if he does, what should I say?"
"When the empress goes to see the emperor, she must show her sincerity, but remember not to shed tears and not to ask for mercy. Just do this, this, this, this..."
Yangze Palace, in Buhui Palace.
The emperor finished browsing the last few memorials and threw them aside with resentment or anger.
Knowing that Sheng Shang was upset, Shang Qiyan had already sent everyone else out, leaving him alone to serve him.
Almost without exception, those memorials were written about the fifth prince's affairs, and more than half of them questioned the impeachment.
The emperor was very reluctant to look at it, but he had to look at it.
But despite his rejection of boredom, those words still fell down like drops of water.
How strong is the rock? Naihe wears water.
What's more, the human heart is the most fickle thing.
A eunuch with a bulbous nose and small eyes quietly poked his head out from under the door curtain and gestured to Shang Qiyan.
Shang Qiyan saw it but didn't think so and went over. Unexpectedly, the emperor also saw it and asked angrily: "Who is sneaking around there? Take him out and beat him to death!"
The eunuch was so frightened that he knelt on the ground and quickly kowtowed and begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, be angry! Your Majesty, please spare my life! This slave deserves to die! This slave deserves to die!"
The emperor laughed angrily at him and cursed: "Idiot! Since you already know that you deserve to die, why do you let me spare your life?!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down. This guy is just a fool. He is left here precisely because he is stupid and can make your Majesty laugh." Shang Qiyan never talks nonsense, and every word he says has a point. "I guess there was something going on outside. None of those monkeys dared to come in to scold me, so they pushed this silly dog up the wall."
Shang Qiyan's explanation was interesting, and the emperor couldn't help but laugh: "This is indeed a silly dog. Now that he has come in, let's tell you what it is!"
"Back to Your Majesty, Concubine Fu is outside asking for an audience." The garlic-nosed eunuch said truthfully.
The emperor's face originally had a smile on his face, but it suddenly tightened and he said, "I won't see you. Didn't I tell you before?"
"The servants have also advised the queen before, saying that no one will come according to the Holy Sage's instructions.
But the empress insisted on seeing her, and even... she knelt down.
It's freezing cold today, and the servants are afraid that the queen will be frozen. I just wanted to ask Mr. Shang to think of a way, and I didn't want to alarm His Majesty because my servant was too stupid. "
When the emperor heard that Concubine Fu was actually kneeling outside, he couldn't help but become even more angry.
Concubine Fu obviously came to plead for the fifth prince, but in the emperor's eyes, she was clearly causing trouble!
