Concubine Rong was leaning on the soft couch beside her with a weak face. When she heard Concubine Shu's words, she half-propelled herself up and choked up, "Sister Concubine Shu, what do you mean? Do you mean, I am the palace?" Do you want to kill Long Er?"
"Those are my own flesh and blood!"
"Your Majesty, those are the flesh and blood of me and you. They are my only hope. Have you lost your mind? Are you going to sacrifice your support for such a concubine who has never been favored by you?"
Chu Yanwu felt even more distressed. He stepped forward and hugged Concubine Rong, holding her gently in his arms to comfort her, "Don't worry, my beloved concubine, I will never forgive you and my child for this catastrophe!"
"Your Majesty is wise. I, my concubine, and that unfortunate child are all entrusted to you..." Concubine Rong shrank into the emperor's arms, crying so sadly that the pear blossoms were covered with rain.
Xiao Chen knew that he couldn't let this woman talk any more, otherwise he would be afraid that Chu Yanwu would be so angry that his words would not work.
He lowered his body further, bowed forward, and whispered anxiously: "Your Majesty, I just heard a general idea. It sounds like there is something wrong with the tea in this matter?"
"This slave is stupid. Although I don't know what happened between the two empresses, I just suddenly thought that... no matter what, Concubine Shu is also a concubine. She shouldn't prepare tea, tea sets and other things by herself, right?"
After saying that, Xiao Chen lowered his head, looking frightened, which further lowered Chu Yanwu's guard.
He quietly glanced at Chen Jin, hoping that Chen Jin would also say a few words to Concubine Shu.
But this time, Chen Jin only looked at her ears, nose and heart, and it seemed that she had completely removed herself from the outside world.
Xiao Chen's heart sank and he could only take the risk to raise his head slightly and glance at the emperor quietly. This time, he could only gamble on the weight of what he said in front of the emperor.
Chu Yanwu's eyebrows sank slightly. He held Concubine Rong in his arms and patted and comforted her without stopping. However, it was obvious that her movements were gradually slowing down, as if she was thinking about something.
"Your Majesty..." Concubine Rong choked up and wanted to cry again when she saw that something was wrong.
Xiao Chen also took a huge risk this time. He resolutely gave up the sense of propriety in front of the emperor. He bowed to the end and calmly interrupted Concubine Rong. "My main concern is that if there is any injustice, then there must be something wrong." The villain acted secretly and poisoned two noble ladies, Concubine Shu and Concubine Rong, so this person can be said to be extremely dangerous and his heart is worthy of death."
"Your Majesty, Concubine Shu is a palace concubine, and her innocence is related to the royal family's face. However, if the real villain is misplaced because of the rash handling of Concubine Shu, I'm afraid that the villain is hiding in the dark. He will be even more arrogant, and if he takes action again in the future... the consequences will be disastrous."
Xiao Chen's voice was sincere, and he knelt down and kowtowed twice to Chu Yanwu, with the heart of a loyal slave.
Chu Yanwu's originally dissatisfied eyes gradually softened, and he couldn't help but think about what Xiao Chen said.
If this matter was really done by Concubine Shu, then the royal family would naturally look bad, and how could the emperor hide his adultery now? If there is really a bad person in this palace, not only Concubine Rong, but also herself will not be able to sleep peacefully.
After thinking about it like this, Chu Yanwu's eyes gradually tightened, and a trace of rational dragon power emerged, "Yes, there is indeed something fishy about this matter."
"But Concubine Shu is a bitch who is jealous and hateful, so she cannot be spared lightly."
"Come here, put Concubine Shu into the cold palace and wait for her fate!"
Chu Yanwu gave the order, and Concubine Rong's beauty suddenly turned pale. She originally wanted to use this trick to kill Concubine Shu directly.
However, she glanced at Xiao Chen faintly, and thought that what Xiao Chen just said had indeed struck a chord with His Majesty. His Majesty wanted face most and was most afraid of being assassinated. She was afraid that no matter what she said, it would be useless.
Concubine Rong acted in a measured manner and did not want to offend the emperor, so she cried bitterly and snuggled into Chu Yanwu's arms, sobbing softly, "With your majesty protecting me, I have nothing to fear... I only hope that your majesty will protect me." We must find out the truth!”
Chu Yanwu sighed, and hugged Concubine Rong tightly, with a look of hatred in his eyes, "Don't worry, Concubine, my poor prince will never die in vain!"
Concubine Shu fell to the ground, her eyes empty and desperate, but a sarcastic sneer gradually appeared at the corner of her mouth.
It seemed as if the world on earth was nothing but a joke in front of her nobility.
Xiao Chen knelt on the ground and listened carefully as several eunuchs took Concubine Shu down. His heart throbbed, but he couldn't show anything on his face.
At this point, he could only stabilize Chu Yanwu and give himself a chance to speak in front of Chu Yanwu. Only then could Concubine Shu's innocence have a chance to be revealed.
After everything calmed down, Xiao Chen stood up respectfully and took the initiative to leave.
Chu Yanwu rubbed his brows tiredly and waved his hand calmly, "Please step back. If you are in the palace these days, you will personally take the clan's mansion to investigate."
"But remember, patrolling Jiangdong Road is a major event and should not be delayed because of this matter."
"Yes! I understand!"
Xiao Chen suppressed the urge in his heart to ask for mercy, and agreed happily and solemnly, maintaining a very respectful posture, and stepped back and left.
When he turned around and left the Yangxin Hall, when he raised his head, Xiao Chen's eyes happened to catch a look of sadness from Concubine Rong.
But Xiao Chen seemed to have not seen him and left in a polite manner.
From behind, Concubine Rong's coquettish voice came, "Your Majesty, please ask the clan's office to investigate this case, but Sect Xiao is Concubine Shu's old servant, so there is no guarantee that he will not show favoritism."
Chu Yanwu said thoughtfully, "No, Xiao Chen is very measured in his actions. He is not the kind of person who values kindness and righteousness. The matter of Concubine Shu is not as important as his future."
Concubine Rong leaned into the emperor's arms again and said in a charming voice, "I, my concubines, all obey the emperor."
A pair of beautiful eyes hidden in the arms of the real dragon narrowed slightly, but revealed a fatal cruelty.
Xiao Chen, you are really... seeking death.
People in Shuya Palace were already panicking. Seeing Xiao Chen coming back, Wan'er hurriedly came up to greet her, "How is it? Your Majesty still doesn't believe it? I just heard someone say that our empress has been relegated to the cold palace?"
Other palace people also gathered around, and everyone had a look of fear on their faces.
Xiao Chen could only suppress the sadness in his heart and stabilize the morale of the army first, "Don't worry, everyone, your Majesty is only temporarily detaining the empress for thorough investigation in accordance with the palace regulations. When the governor finds out the truth, the empress will naturally be vindicated."
"That's right, Xiao Chenzi." Wan'er pulled Xiao Chen, with hope in her eyes, "Those who commit crimes in the palace are under the control of the clan. You are Zongzheng, you will definitely be able to help the empress!"
"Xiao Chenzi, can you rescue the empress tonight? It's so humid and cold in the cold palace..."
Xiao Chen frowned, why didn't he think about it? It's just that it's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. He straightened his expression and asked Wan'er: "Who is responsible for serving tea to the ladies today? Bring me the people, the tea sets, and the unfinished tea."
