Several generals arrived. They narrowed their eyes and immediately saw that the man was alive.
"Don't worry, everyone, the man was still breathing after the cloth was put through his armpits and hung on a branch. It's just that the cloth was white and looked like someone was hanged." Someone immediately helped the women around.
The panic atmosphere suddenly eased, as long as no one died, so as not to cause trouble.
"This is the only way to leave the Chaolu Palace. It's obviously someone who did it deliberately." Someone with a quick mind immediately analyzed it.
"That's right. Is that a palace maid? Or someone else?"
"The face was smeared with dust and I couldn't see who it was."
There is never a shortage of people watching the excitement in this world. Although people don't get close, they can't help but discuss with each other.
Although it is common for the palace to deal with individuals, as a noble family, there are not a few slaves who have been dealt with for sale since childhood, but today is the eve of the New Year, and the emperor is hosting a banquet for all the ministers. On such an important day, it is unexpectedly Hanging a person from a tree on the only way, and allowing all guests to have a panoramic view, is definitely intentional.
With the emperor's temper, it is impossible to deal with it lightly, and he will definitely pursue it to the end.
"Hey, this guy looks familiar." A cardamom girl spoke first.
At this age, when she was most curious, after knowing that it was a living person, she became much bolder and kept staring.
After looking at it for a while, the more I looked at it, the more familiar it seemed, and I couldn't help but speak.
As soon as she finished speaking, she immediately attracted a series of glances.
"Who is it? Do you know who this is?" Naturally, someone asked.
But the girl's expression changed, she immediately shook her head, and said with a dry smile: "I was wrong, it's no one."
She is obviously not pretending to be at home, and this behavior makes people more certain that there is something wrong.
Everyone didn't ask any further questions, and just turned their attention back to the fainted person.
There are differences between men and women, so when the guards lifted her up to leave, it was difficult to cover her face. As a result, more and more people recognized her.
"That is--"
"Did you see it wrong? Why is that person here? Still wearing the clothes of a palace maid?"
"She left during the dinner. If Xi San hasn't come back yet, could it be her?"
The female relatives were the first to recognize him and communicated softly with acquaintances, but all lowered their voices. Some people chose to leave quickly. It was obvious that this place had become a place of right and wrong.
The beloved concubine was hung on a tree with a white silk ribbon for people to watch. She even wore the clothes of a palace maid. She was covered by dust from head to toe. If you were not familiar with her, you would not be able to recognize her at all.
With such a miserable appearance, things are bound to get into trouble.
Soon, the word "Li Fei" had spread to the ears of the guests.
Until now, General Zhong and Madam Zhong arrived belatedly. Zhong Hai was retained by the emperor for a moment to communicate with the emperor and his ministers. Madam Zhong was waiting for him before arriving at the end.
Most of the guests who originally stayed to watch the excitement left in an instant when they saw the Zhong family, leaving only a few generals.
"What happened?" Zhong Hai frowned.
He has been on the battlefield all year round and has very precise control over the current situation, so he naturally noticed something was wrong.
The few generals who stayed behind were all people who had good friendship with him. They did not hide anything at this moment and immediately said: "There was a person hanging with white silk on the branch of the tree just now. The person was wearing the clothes of a palace maid, with unkempt hair and no one." I recognized who it was. After the person was rescued by the guards, I realized that it might be Concubine Li."
When Mrs. Zhong heard this, her expression suddenly changed, and she quickly asked: "What's wrong with Li'er? Who dares to hang her with white silk."
"Madam, please rest assured. Concubine Li is not injured on the outside. She just fainted and her breathing is steady. It is estimated that she has been sent back to Caixia Palace now."
After the familiar military attachés explained the matter clearly, they all left, apparently not to disturb the Zhong family's discussion of the matter.
"Master, what do you think we should do with this? Should we go to Caixia Palace to have a look?" Mrs. Zhong asked tentatively.
Although she hated iron, she still couldn't help but worry when it came to Concubine Li's safety.
Zhong Hai's face was ashen, and his aura was very gloomy.
"The palace door will be locked soon. How can she get out after watching this? This is a matter of the harem, not yours or mine's responsibility. If there is a need for us, the emperor will send someone to inform us." Zhong Hai refused directly.
It wasn't that he was ruthless, but he remembered that the emperor had left him to talk before, and his words were full of praise and hard work.
The dignified Ninth Five-year-old was so polite to a minister. While he was flattered, all he felt in his heart was panic and defensiveness.
Zhong Hai didn't feel happy to be held by the emperor like this. On the contrary, he felt nervous as if a knife was on his neck. Until now, when he thought of the emperor's words of praise, he felt his scalp numb and his back tight.
The fact that Zhong Li was still so restless in the harem made things worse, making him feel like he was being attacked from both sides.
Concubine Li was hung from a branch in Chaolu Palace and was seen by all the guests. The news soon spread throughout the palace.
To prepare a banquet tonight, countless palace people are needed, and the news spreads quickly.
Coupled with the fact that Li Fei fainted and no one ordered to conceal it, it became even more uncontrollable.
In Ganquan Palace, all the guests have left, but Concubine Yu cannot leave yet. She has to stay and direct the palace people to deal with the aftermath.
Just at this moment, a palace maid walked over quickly and whispered in her ear: "Your Majesty, Concubine Li was hung on a tree in Chaolu Palace, and all the guests saw it."
When Concubine Yu heard this, her eyes suddenly widened: "What do the patrolling guards do for food! Why didn't they discover it earlier? Where are Concubine Li's people?"
"It has been sent back to Caixia Palace."
Concubine Yu's heart beat faster. She turned the ring on her finger vigorously, thinking about various countermeasures in her mind.
During the second half of the banquet, Concubine Yu had been restless. Concubine Li had been gone for a while, and she was waiting for the incident to happen.
However, no news came from the front hall. Even if the palace people inquired about the news, the emperor rushed to Chenyuan Palace, and everything was still calm after that.
Later, I heard that the emperor returned to the front hall and continued the banquet, while the prince and the princess walked out of the back hall of Chenyuan Palace hand in hand.
As soon as this news came out, Concubine Yu knew that her plan tonight was ruined.
Fortunately, she was only behind all this, and even if Li Fei was exposed, it had nothing to do with her.
Originally, this matter ended here. If it fails, it will fail.
Unexpectedly, there would be a follow-up, Li Fei was directly hung on a tree, and all the guests saw her embarrassing scene, which was obviously the prince's revenge.
Li Fei dared to plot against him, but he didn't even wait for a moment before backhanded her.
She thought about it, but was still unwilling to give in, and decided to add fuel to the fire.
When the news reached Lu Wuji's ears, he became furious and rushed to Caixia Palace immediately. He wanted to question Concubine Li personally about what happened tonight.
As a result, when he arrived, Concubine Li had just been carried back, and the palace maid was helping her clean the dust off her body.
Lu Wuji usually saw Li Fei with a glamorous appearance. This was the first time he saw such a sloppy concubine. He didn't know how it was done, but Li Fei's hair turned into chicken coop.
He is willing to pamper Li Fei, partly because of the Zhong family, and partly because Li Fei is young and beautiful. When he is with her, he can feel infinite vitality, and even her coquettishness has a special taste.
But now that I see her miserable appearance, the love that was not much in the first place has become even less. The filter is completely broken, and she even feels a little bored.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Yu is here."
"Let her in."
Soon, Concubine Yu came in. After saluting the emperor, she went to see Concubine Li.
"Your Majesty, the imperial doctor will arrive soon. I think my sister will wake up soon. She left in the middle of the banquet and never came back. I even sent someone to look for her, but unfortunately she was nowhere to be seen. I didn't expect that she would be there. Chaolu Palace appears." Concubine Yu said softly.
Speaking of this, a somewhat worried look appeared on his face.
"Your Majesty, my sister has always loved beauty and would never let herself get so dirty. Was she harmed by someone? I just sent someone to search her, but I didn't hear that any strange faces appeared."
Lu Wuji sneered, and his eyes looked at Concubine Yu with a hint of impatience.
"You have always been in charge of this harem, and you are also in charge of today's banquet. Except for such a big thing, you have pushed back. My beloved, is this inappropriate?"
He didn't believe that Concubine Yu could not notice such a big commotion.
A woman who rules the sixth house cannot know everything, otherwise she is incompetent.
Concubine Yu's face changed sharply, and she immediately knelt down to apologize: "Your Majesty, I forgive you. Although I am in charge of the banquet, there are all male guests in the front hall. I can only arrange the dishes. If something happens in the middle, I don't dare to send it." People inquired. I only knew that Concubine Li left in the middle, saying she was going to the back hall to rest, and then left Ganquan Palace, and disappeared after that."
She spoke sincerely. You must know that it is absolutely taboo for the harem to inquire about the affairs of the previous dynasty.
Although tonight's banquet is to connect the monarch and his ministers, not to go to court, Concubine Yu also has a sense of proportion. Otherwise, given Lu Wuji's sensitivity, she may be held accountable.
Her explanation was quite acceptable, and Lu Wuji's expression softened a little.
Concubine Yu struck while the iron was hot: "I have just sent people to search Ganquan Palace and Chenyuan Palace. Maybe we can find some clues."
She didn't say anything more. Lu Wuji was very suspicious. If he said more, he would be wrong. It was better to let him make his own judgment.
The two of them were talking when the sound of a palace official's communication came from outside.
"Noble concubine, slave -" A eunuch walked in hurriedly. He was eager to say something. When he saw that the emperor was also there, he immediately stopped and saluted.
"What's the matter?" Lu Wuji waved his hand and asked proactively.
The eunuch hesitated slightly and moved timidly, obviously he didn't dare to say anything.
"Just tell me if you have anything to say. What is that in your hand?" Lu Wuji was already anxious, but when he saw him hesitating, he became even more unhappy.
The eunuch didn't dare to hide anything, and immediately held the thing in both hands and said, "If I go back to the emperor, this is a pearl hairpin that I found in the back hall of Chenyuan Palace. I don't know who left it."
"Which room was it found in?"
"In the first room in the west hall -" the eunuch paused for a second, then continued: "I found it under the bed."
"Has anyone used that room during the banquet?" Concubine Yu asked.
"Replying to the imperial concubine, the prince has used it."
Concubine Yu immediately did not dare to ask any more questions. She laughed dryly and said, "Maybe one of the palace maids left it behind while cleaning."
"Call the palace people around Concubine Li over and ask them if they have seen this pearl hairpin." Lu Wuji was not ready to let it go, and said in a cold tone.
When Ming Bao and the other palace attendants were called over, they felt uneasy. Their master was dragged back in such a state, and the emperor's attitude was still unclear. It was obvious that his master was the cause of the trouble.
Now they were asked to identify it. The moment Ming Bao saw Zhu Chai, he was shocked.
He naturally recognized this hairpin. It was Li Fei's favorite hairpin. It was said to be a sparrow-tail hairpin, but it was made very delicately and ostentatiously. It looked more like a phoenix-tail hairpin.
Li Fei liked it at first sight. It was suitable for any occasion, not only because it looked good, but also because it fit some of her secret thoughts.
Today, the emperor held a banquet with all the ministers, so she naturally wore it too. She wished that one day she could actually wear a phoenix on her head and sit on a phoenix chair.
He knew that Concubine Li was going to cause trouble today, but he didn't know the extent of it. After all, on such an occasion today, he, a eunuch, would only stay outside the palace, and his participation would be limited.
Now that the emperor was holding the golden hairpin on his wife's head and asking, he naturally did not dare to show his face.
But if he doesn't say it, others will naturally say it. After all, Concubine Chai Li likes her so much that even the concubines in the palace can recognize her, not to mention the palace people who serve her closely.
"This hairpin belongs to Concubine Li, and she is still wearing it today."
"Are you sure?" Qin Youan asked.
"I am sure, my servant, that the empress likes to leave marks on her belongings, and this hairpin is the same. The tip of the hairpin is engraved with the name of the empress, which no one else has." The little palace maid immediately nodded in reply.
Qin You'an took the gold hairpin and looked at it carefully. Sure enough, he saw the word "丽". He nodded to the emperor to confirm.
Lu Wuji sneered. He looked up at the palace people and said coldly: "Some of you must know what Concubine Li wanted to do at the banquet today. Qin You'an, interrogate them carefully. Who can answer any useful questions?" Whoever needs the things can survive, otherwise no one will be left alive.”
"Yes." Qin Youan stepped forward.
Suddenly all the people in the palace collapsed to the ground. Who doesn't know the ability of Manager Qin? If he dies and is relieved at this moment, he is most afraid that he will use punishment. It is really impossible to survive but not to die.
In the main hall of the East Palace, Chen Xueying and Lu Zhao were sitting opposite each other. She was counting her achievements in detail.
"Tsk tsk, Lu Zhao, when I came to Beiqi, all I heard was how majestic and majestic the prince of Beiqi was. I thought that by marrying you, I would live a good life in the future. Who would have thought that I would leave Dayan for half a year? , I eat chaffy vegetables, sleep in a broken house, and have to save you from time to time."
"The situation tonight is so dangerous. If I hadn't arrived in time, you and Li Fei wouldn't have been able to tell each other clearly, right? With that perverted old man's sensitive nerves, if he knew you were cuckolding him, he would have to chop you alive. ."
Lu Zhao didn't speak at first, just drank tea in silence.
After all, he was indeed rescued. It was nothing to let his savior say a few words.
But Chen Xueying kept talking more and more and couldn't stop at all.
He finally couldn't bear it anymore and put the tea cup on the table: "It's obvious that I was framed. Even though the old man's eyesight is dim, he still can't not see it."
"Tsk, who knows. The old pervert has a very strong self-esteem and a narrow-minded personality. When he found out that he was cuckolded, he had no time to think about this. He has no sense at all. He probably has to kill you two first, and then talk about other things. ."
"By the time he finds out that there is something fishy about this matter, you two may have already passed the first seven years. Hey, I am really kind and knowledgeable. When I saw her lying on the bed, and you were full of red eyes, full of animal desire, When I looked so full, I didn’t suspect that you were having an affair, but firmly believed in you.”
"Lu Zhao, you, the old Lu family, really have smoke coming out of their ancestral graves. You can marry me. I am much more established than the old pervert..."
She seizes every opportunity to brainwash him, and thinks from multiple angles. No matter which point she mentions, she will eventually return to the central idea and put gold in her own face.
"Although the old man is irrational, he won't kill anyone when he comes up. After all, he has eyes. After having a beautiful princess like you, he will never care about other women. What's more, there are many concubines. If you weren't as good as you, why would you go to all the trouble to have an affair with her?"
Lu Zhao was silent again, and after a moment, he spoke.
But this time he learned to be smart. In order to block Chen Xueying's mouth, he could only follow her thoughts.
Sure enough, Chen Xueying's face was full of smiles after she finished speaking, her look of disgust faded a bit, and instead she revealed a little bit of satisfaction.
"Ah, Lu Zhao, it's really not easy. After I married you, I finally heard you say a human word. I am very happy!" She was startled at first, and then she looked happy.
He also pretended to be exaggerated and held Xizi's heart in a praise-worthy manner.
Lu Zhao frowned, well, this should be considered a compliment for his progress, right? He endures it!
"I know that I have made a great contribution this time, and even you have admitted it yourself. Oh my God, Lu Zhao, you are so lucky. Apart from the Queen's kindness in giving birth to you, it is my turn to show you the greatest kindness later. Right. You must remember, don’t just turn around and forget, and become a white-eyed wolf. When you become prosperous in the future, you must repay me, but you can’t be ungrateful..."
As if she had received his approval, Chen Xueying began to boast even more eloquently, and even linked tonight's kindness to Sheng En. This level of brainwashing was definitely beyond the pale.
Lu Zhao's brows furrowed even more tightly. He looked Chen Xueying up and down, and finally couldn't bear it when he saw how serious she looked.
"On your way to get married, you were kidnapped by a pretty boy, but I saved you. Otherwise, you would be in an unknown house right now, treated as a shady outer room." The man said coldly.
Chen Xueying was shut up in an instant. It was really hard for her to reason about what happened at the beginning. After all, it was the elopement of the original owner, and she came back to change her fate.
And even if her fate was changed, it was indeed Lu Zhao's credit, otherwise the pretty boy would have had a back-up plan. When he and his men had a round, she really didn't know where she was at the moment.
She snorted coldly and immediately changed her words: "This happened so far ago, I still remember it. Forget it, I have a broad mind, let's forget it this time. So far, but what happened to the fourth prince last time, you You have to keep it in your heart, you still owe me one time."
Seeing that she finally calmed down, Lu Zhao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Chen Xueying was really smart with her words. If she continued to brainwash her, he didn't know if he could withstand it.
"Will there be any trouble for you regarding Concubine Li?" She brought up business.
"No, Lu Wuji didn't 'catch an adulterer in bed' at that time. If any pointing evidence comes out later, he won't be able to stand up. The most he can do is attack Li Fei, but he just won't fight back after being beaten. That's not Gu's style. What happened today is very... Obviously, Concubine Li was also tricked into the situation and wanted to kill two birds with one stone." Lu Zhao shook his head.
"Have you made any guesses about the candidate?"
"It's just those few."
"The second prince, the third prince, or the old emperor himself?" Chen Xueying asked outside, with a bit of curiosity.
"It can't be him. He wants to kill the orphan. He won't use this trick. It will only make me betray my family and have no other choice. Finally, he will kill my wolf pack with wolf fighting, and then kill me." Lu Zhao first eliminated personal options. .
When he talked about the means of murdering himself, his thoughts were clear and his tone was cold. He was as numb as an outsider, but Chen Xueying broke into a cold sweat when he heard it.
"Then there are only two brothers of yours left, which one?" She swallowed and continued to ask.
"No matter which one, there is no difference. It is better to kill by mistake than to let go." Lu Zhao looked back at her, his dark eyes seemed to have swallowed up everything around him.
Chen Xueying shivered and felt cold inexplicably. She couldn't help but rub her arms, and goosebumps began to appear.
"Don't talk nonsense in front of me. People who don't know how powerful you are are thinking that you will rebel and become the emperor tomorrow, and you will take me to enjoy the hot food and drink spicy food! I need to rest, please step aside."
She came back to her senses, dispelled the fear in her heart, immediately sneered, and arrogantly told people to get out.
Lu Zhao was silent for a moment. He was not just pretending, but he really thought about it and could do it.
But after she said something so disgusting, he actually felt that he was useless in his heart. He didn't even dare to rebel. What kind of man was he?
When he left the main hall without saying a word, he turned around.
What are you thinking about, Lu Zhao, don't be led astray by this crazy woman. Rebellion is not about eating and sleeping. It's not as easy as she makes it.
In Caixia Palace, the emperor was sitting in the main hall. There was a book of war in front of the case, which he looked at disinterestedly.
During the New Year's holiday, except for the big urgent memorial, the rest of the memorials were omitted.
Everyone wants to have a good New Year, but for many people tonight, it is destined to be a sleepless night.
In the underground prison, Qin Youan was interrogating a group of them. The blood stains were thick and the screams were miserable. At the end of the beating, few of them were even breathing, but they finally figured out the whole story.
The confession with bloody handprints was quickly placed on the desk. Lu Wuji glanced at it casually and couldn't help but sneer.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Li is awake." The imperial doctor sent someone to deliver the message.
Lu Wuji put the paper on the candle and burned it completely.
He moved to the inner hall. Li Fei had washed herself and was leaning on the bed, but her whole body was trembling. When the two met their eyes, she immediately lowered her head and shed tears.
"Your Majesty, what's going on with me? Someone wants to harm me. Cuifang, the eldest palace maid next to me, must have been bribed. She knocked me out. You have to make the decision!" She cried so hard that the pear blossoms dropped like rain. Trembling all over.
In fact, the trembling was not because of anger, but because of fear welling up from the bottom of my heart.
The palace servants serving her were all newly transferred, and none of them looked familiar.
Even if they asked again and again, these palace servants were still clueless, and they only said after being pressed that the original palace servants had been taken away by General Manager Qin. :,,
