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Chapter 814 There is a problem with Concubine Chen's court dress
From the perspective of the overall situation, even if Nangong Xuanyu wanted to promote her, he would not find an opportunity.
After all, it can be said that Concubine Zhuang took the heir too seriously, as she took the mother's death as her own decision. If the emperor is magnanimous and doesn't bother with her, it's hard for others to say anything.
But openly poisoning concubines in the harem is simply a disregard for palace rules!
If the emperor still forgives Concubine Zhuang, how can he stop the people from talking?
Wu Changzai showed up just in time...
Although the image that Concubine Zhuang had pretended for many years was completely shattered in the emperor's heart, no matter what, they still had the relationship of childhood sweethearts.
However, after this incident...
Precisely because he saw the whole story so clearly, the emperor was deeply aware of how scheming Concubine Zhuang was.
All along, she had always called Wu Changzai "sister". But now, in order to clear herself of suspicion, Concubine Zhuang did not hesitate to push Wu Changzai out to die...
What she did was in stark contrast to her daily vegetarianism and Buddhist practice...
Originally, every time Nangong Xuanyu saw Concubine Zhuang, he felt like he was seeing Empress Dowager Liu, and he had no interest in her. After what happened today, he had even less interest in Concubine Zhuang.
As for Wu Changzai...
Whether she is willing or forced, since she wants to be Concubine Zhuang's pawn, he will help her!
Nangong Xuanyu didn't need anyone to investigate the matter. He looked at Wu Changzai as if he was looking at a dead person: "You are indeed unforgivable!"
"Come here, pass on my order. Concubine Wu murdered the concubines and framed others. She deserves death! However, considering that she took the initiative to confess her crime and did not implicate her family, she will only be demoted to a commoner and sent to the cold palace to be executed!"
At this moment, Mrs. Wu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
When she was in Changchun Palace, she was worried. What if she admitted to the matter and the emperor was furious and executed her entire family? Then she would be the scapegoat for Concubine Zhuang...
But on second thought, as a concubine, she did not murder the royal heir, she just "took action" against Concubine Hao.
With your Majesty's intelligence, it is impossible that you don't know that she is taking the blame for Concubine Zhuang, but your Majesty just needs a way out.
Your Majesty is not a cruel person, and for various reasons, her family should not be implicated.
If he doesn't take a gamble, Yaozu will surely die.
If I take the gamble, maybe I can buy Yaozu a chance of survival.
Fortunately, in the end, she won the bet!
Wu took a deep breath and choked up, "I am a sinner. Thank you, Lord, for your grace!"
Looking at Wu's back as she stood up and walked out, Xiao Huizi was still a little confused.
Didn't everyone say that the person who poisoned Concubine Hao was Concubine Zhuang? How come in the blink of an eye, it became the commoner Wu?
Moreover, Your Majesty did not even investigate such an important matter and directly believed Wu's one-sided words?
Xiao Huizi scratched his head and decided to ask his master later.
Li Changde, however, saw it clearly.
He could see that this matter had nothing to do with Wu, she was just a scapegoat. How could His Majesty not know this?
But your majesty's focus has never been on the harem, but on the overall situation.
Your Majesty has tacitly agreed that Wu had taken the blame for Concubine Zhuang, so there is no need to bother asking anyone to investigate.
Su Quanye can also take a break.
The emperor did not care why Wu obeyed Concubine Zhuang, and said in a deep voice: "Since Concubine Zhuang was wronged in the matter of Concubine Hao, pass on my decree to restore Concubine Zhuang's position as a good concubine and resume her position as assistant to the six palaces..."
Who knew that at this moment, a young eunuch came in with his back bent, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Hu Zhongcai, wants to see you!"
Seeing that the emperor had no impression of this man, Li Changde reminded him, "Your Majesty, after you sent Chen Yangming, the former head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, to Xinzheku, Hu Zhongcai was the one who replaced him."
When Hu Zhongcai took office, someone reported this matter to Nangong Xuanyu, but the emperor was busy with state affairs and did not take a servant seriously.
Hearing Li Changde's reminder, Nangong Xuanyu said, "Let him in."
"Yes."
Hu Zhongcai lowered his head and entered the Yangxin Palace, kneeling on the ground and saluting respectfully: "Your servant pays homage to Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!"
From beginning to end, he didn't dare to raise his head and look directly at the emperor.
Although Hu Zhongcai was also a eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department, he had no chance to see the emperor due to his status. Unexpectedly, after becoming the head of the Imperial Household Department, he could actually see the emperor.
It is still more promising to follow Concubine Chen!
I just hope... that Concubine Chen can remain in favor for a longer period of time, and not end up like Chen Yaming and Chen Yangming, who were stepped on by others before their time in glory lasted long.
bah bah bah!
How could he think of such an unlucky thing? The Imperial Concubine Chen would surely continue to enjoy the Emperor's favor!
Nangong Xuanyu asked: "Why do you want to see me?"
Knowing that His Majesty had so many national affairs to deal with, Hu Zhongcai did not dare to delay and said straight to the point: "Your Majesty, I have an important matter to report!"
"When Concubine Chen was named a concubine, she was the first concubine with a title in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and was far more honorable than ordinary concubines. The Ministry of Internal Affairs did not have the corresponding court dress, so they ordered dozens of embroiderers to start making it at the same time."
"It is precisely because the court robes have not been made that the ceremony of conferring the title of Consort Chen has not been held yet."
"Today, the embroiderers were embroidering patterns on the imperial robe of Concubine Chen as usual, but they discovered that the connection between the sleeves and the clothes had been tampered with! If she were to wear it, it would burst in no time..."
Nangong Xuanyu understood the consequences without Hu Maocai explaining in detail.
Such gorgeous and complicated court robes are usually only worn during enthronement ceremonies or major events.
In such an important occasion, Nian Nian was the center of attention, but the court dress she was wearing exploded...
Not only would her reputation be ruined, but she also had to face countless rumors and malicious speculation.
The emperor's face suddenly darkened, and he looked at Hu Zhongcai and asked, "Who is so bold?"
Hu Zhongcai said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I received a report from my subordinates and did not dare to delay for a moment. I immediately went to investigate."
"Finally, we found out... when the sleeves of Concubine Chen's court dress were sewn together with the clothes, the Ministry of Internal Affairs was still under the jurisdiction of Chen Yangming. The two embroiderers in charge of that part both had a close relationship with Chen Yangming..."
"The rest of the matter, please let your majesty decide..."
After all, the only people in the palace who have the power to punish palace maids, besides the high-ranking masters, are people from the Ministry of Punishment.
Even the head of the Imperial Household Department is not allowed to carry out lynching.
Nangong Xuanyu knew that Chen Yangming took orders from Concubine Zhuang.
In the past, even if he heard someone report this matter, he would order the Ministry of Punishment to investigate it thoroughly.
But the image of Concubine Zhuang in the emperor's heart had already fallen to the bottom. After Wu's crime, the emperor felt that she was as vicious as a snake!