Emperor Yongning did not expect that the source of this was the death of Zhou Meiren!
Zhou Meiren died suddenly. Zichen Palace and Kunning Palace agreed that Zhou Meiren hanged herself.
I don’t know how many people believe this statement, but on the surface, Zhou Meiren’s death has passed, and even the soldiers guarding Chunren Palace have left.
Now, it has been revealed again.
Some people say that Emperor Yongning values their heirs the most. If Zhou Meiren is pregnant, she should be able to live a good life because she is pregnant. Chinese website
Unexpectedly, Zhou Meiren hanged herself.
How is this possible? Everyone knows there's something fishy here.
Moreover, the soldiers of the four guards who were responsible for protecting Zhou Meiren were not just showing off, so how could they not have discovered that Zhou Meiren had hanged herself?
Even if they were not discovered, after Zhou Meiren's sudden death, these soldiers were all safe and no one was questioned.
The most likely possibility is that the emperor acquiesced in Zhou Meiren's death.
Why did the emperor kill a pregnant concubine? Of course it was to reduce obstacles for the prince.
Throughout the past dynasties, emperors who have accumulated power for the prince are all on the verge of great success, and there is no exception!
Emperor Yongning had not yet recovered from this so-called source. Zhu Yi and Fengchenwei finally heard some news from the East Palace and the Xue family, and hurriedly came to report it.
It turned out that in addition to Cheng Keyi, many scholars had visited the Xue family!
The Xue family had different attitudes towards these scholars. Some accepted the invitations and welcomed them into the Xue family, some directly repelled them, and some remained calm and neither received nor expelled them.
These scholars all have one thing in common, that is, they are scholars who had close contacts with the Zhou family in the past.
Fengchenwei didn't know why these scholars went to the Zhou family. He only found out from a few scholars what benefits the Zhou family had promised them.
As for why there is such a benefit, these scholars are more tight-lipped than anything else. Even if Feng Chenwei reveals his identity, they will say nothing.
The Fengchen guards originally wanted to keep an eye on these scholars and dig out more information, but unexpectedly...
They actually ran to Jingzhao Mansion and knelt outside Jingzhao Mansion to complain and redress their grievances, crying that someone was taking advantage of the Zhou family's crisis to set up a trap to kill them unjustly!
"They are kneeling outside Jingzhao Mansion and crying?" Emperor Yongning asked, staring at Zhu Yi, his voice unusually low.
Zhu Yi saw this scene with his own eyes, so he nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty. Those scholars are indeed the scholars whom the Zhou family relied on before."
Zhu Yi would not mistake these people. He had been ordered to observe these people before.
However, why these people had contact with the Xue family and why they went to Jingzhao Mansion to complain about their grievances - these were not among Zhu Yi's thoughts.
After hearing this, Emperor Yongning's gloomy expression did not lighten up much. He was silent for a long time, and then he ordered Xue Gong: "Show the Kunning Palace."
This news, this source... He must go to see Queen Xue.
At this time, Queen Xue had just received an urgent secret letter from the Xue family.
As soon as she read it, her expression changed slightly, and she immediately put the secret letter on the candlestick.
When a small corner of the secret letter was still burnt, Aunt Fu Fen hurried in and reported, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has arrived unexpectedly."
Queen Xue returned to her usual calm expression, nodded and said, "I understand."
As soon as she saw Emperor Yongning, a smile appeared on her dignified eyebrows, and she quickly stepped forward to greet him: "Your Majesty, why are you here so suddenly?"
Emperor Yongning glanced at her lightly, then waved his sleeves and said, "Everyone, please step aside."
Aunt Fu Fen and others immediately exited the inner hall. Emperor Yongning sat down directly on the upper floor. He glanced casually and saw the ashes on the candlestick.
His expression condensed, and he said casually: "What did the Queen burn just now? Didn't you even have time to clear away the ashes?"
Queen Xue sat down opposite him and replied calmly: "Your Majesty, this is a letter from the Xue family. It tells about the unusual changes in Beijing and the number of concubines.
Pay careful attention. "
"Oh? Something strange?" Emperor Yongning raised his eyebrows, not sure whether to believe it or not.
There was a hint of worry in Queen Xue's eyes: "The Emperor must have known about it, right? That news... there must be someone behind it. How can ordinary officials and people dare to spread such news?"
How dare they spy on the dragon's health and how dare they prepare the ingredients in advance. These people are so audacious! Do you want to die?
"Yes, I am also thinking, who has such courage?" Emperor Yongning replied, his eyes gradually gathered, staring at Queen Xue.
Queen Xue frowned, met his eyes, and said hesitantly: "Why is the emperor looking at me like this? Could it be that...the emperor is suspicious of me?"
Before Emperor Yongning could answer, her expression changed, her eyes instantly turned red, and her lips trembled as she said, "Concubine... I don't know how much I feel about the emperor. Doesn't the emperor know? Your Majesty... you... how do you do it?" Can you suspect my concubine?"
Her face was full of hurt, her eyes were full of accusations, and she was obviously extremely shocked.
Emperor Yongning moved his eyes slightly and said in a hesitant tone: "Then I have to ask the Queen and the Xue family what they have done. Why do I doubt you?"
Queen Xue's eyes widened, as if she didn't expect Emperor Yongning to say that and be so ruthless.
Her tears fell, and she choked and said: "Your Majesty, I am a concubine... I have not done anything! I have a clear conscience!"
"Have a clear conscience?" Emperor Yongning was annoyed and looked at Queen Xue coldly and said, "Then, tell me, why did Cheng Keyi go to the Xue family in Guide Lane to express his gratitude? Why did the Xue family accept the Jiang family's assets? Why did the Xue family accept the Jiang family's assets? Those scholars... tell me, what should I think so that I will not doubt it?"
Queen Xue looked at Emperor Yongning in disbelief, tears falling down her cheeks: "Your Majesty, you...how can you say that? Those scholars, didn't...didn't you make the decision?"
"Have I made a decision? Or has the Xue family made a plan? I haven't had time to do anything yet. Why did those scholars go to Jingzhao Mansion to complain? Are they saying that someone planned to frame them?"
He paused briefly, as if to calm down his anger, but he was still full of anger and said: "Only I and you, the Queen, know about those scholars. Now that they have gone to Jingzhao Mansion, what do you think... thing?"
"Your Majesty, I am unjustly accused!" Empress Xue cried, with a look of sorrow on her face: "I have never done anything! The Xue family's contact with those scholars is to set up traps for these scholars according to your arrangement!"
Emperor Yongning said "Huh", obviously not believing it: "Then, tell me, what is going on?"
Emperor Yongning locked his eyes on her again and asked coldly: "Queen, are you... really planning for the crown prince to ascend the throne?"
