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Chapter 288 The Emperor Feels Shen Zhinian Has Changed a Lot
With His Majesty's affection for her, it won't be long before they have a child. Is there any need for her to be jealous of Shen Zhinian?
What a big joke!
But Jiang Wange only dared to think about these words in her heart and could not say them out loud.
Because a group of feudal ancients could not understand what she meant at all.
Jiang Wange looked at Nangong Xuanyu and said stubbornly: "Your Majesty, I don't know Dongyan. Her earrings appeared in the Taiji Hall. Someone must have framed her!"
Isn’t it said that when a man truly loves a woman, he will trust her unconditionally and protect her.
Jiang Wange also wanted to test the extent of Nangong Xuanyu's feelings for her.
From the perspective of an emperor, one must be suspicious of everyone, otherwise he will not be able to hold on to his position.
Nangong Xuanyu naturally suspected that it was someone from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion who had teamed up with Jiang Wange to set up this trap in order to get rid of Nian Nian and the royal heir in her belly.
After all, their evil ambitions have been going on for more than just one or two days!
But Nangong Xuanyu did not draw any conclusion until the last moment.
The only thing he was sure of was that Nian Nian was the real victim...
Before the emperor looked over, Shen Zhinian had several possible reactions in his mind.
Even if she really did bully someone else, she would still pretend to be weak and harmless in front of the emperor to win his sympathy. Moreover, this time, she was really being bullied for no reason.
Should I look aggrieved and pitiful and let this man feel sorry for me?
No.
In just a moment, Shen Zhinian rejected this path.
She is no longer the penniless little concubine of the past, and the last time he used the Jade Dragon Bracelet to test her, Nangong Xuanyu might have considered her as a candidate for the queen.
How can a weak and vulnerable little white flower become the queen who rules the country?
In this case, she must let the emperor see her composure in the face of danger and her calm reaction!
Only a woman like this can be worthy of the position above everyone else and walk hand in hand with him till the end!
To sum it up in one sentence: be weak when you should be weak, and be firm when you should be firm!
As for why... why didn't she pretend to be resolute and courageous from the beginning? Of course, it was because she had to pretend to be innocent, which was the emperor's favorite, to win his heart, so that she could plan what was happening now!
So... when Nangong Xuanyu looked over, he saw Shen Zhinian's beautiful little face was tense. She was obviously very aggrieved, but she hid her fragile look and remained forbearing and strong!
It seemed that no matter what happened, she would never reveal her weaknesses in front of outsiders.
She is like a perfect piece of jade. The swords and sabers from the enemies not only cannot break her, but will carve her into a more dazzling form!
The emperor suddenly remembered that when Shen Zhinian first entered the palace, he had told her more than once that he liked her crystal clear heart and hoped that she could always keep her original intention in the harem.
Nangong Xuanyu always thought that if one day Shen Zhinian lost her nature in this big dye vat like many women in the harem, his feelings for her would gradually fade.
Just like him and Concubine Liu.
It was not until this moment that Nangong Xuanyu realized belatedly that Nian Nian had changed a lot compared to when she first entered the palace...
Her character is still pure and kind, but she has become more resolute and sharper!
And he... not only didn't hate her, but he liked her very much and was very pleased with her growth!
She was like a flower that he carefully nurtured, and finally grew sharp thorns. When he couldn't take care of her for various reasons, she was able to protect herself.
Because he had cared for and witnessed Nian Nian's growth, Nian Nian became even more special in his heart...
Seeing the change in Nangong Xuanyu's eyes, Shen Zhinian knew that his reaction was correct.
She lowered her eyes to hide the cunning light that flashed in her eyes.
Seeing that Nangong Xuanyu had not spoken yet, with an unpredictable look on his face, the Duke of Zhenguo stood up and swept his arrogant eyes over Shen Zhinian and the others.
"What you said is all nonsense! Concubine Wen is deeply favored by the emperor. Does she need to do something like this to eliminate dissidents?!"
Then, he looked at the emperor, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty must believe that Concubine Wen was wronged, right?"
Hearing this, many people were secretly shocked!
The Duke of Zhenguo is indeed the most powerful official in the court. He dared to speak to His Majesty in such a tone...
In addition to anger, Nangong Xuanyu's eyes were filled with satisfaction. Satisfied with the arrogance of the Duke of Zhenguo! Satisfied with the Duke of Zhenguo's arrogance!
The more complaints there are about the Duke of Zhenguo in the court and the public, the more smoothly his plan will proceed!
"I naturally believe that Concubine Wen would not do such a thing. However, the evidence is before us, and even I must find out the truth to convince the public."
"Su Quanye!"
Hearing the emperor calling his name, Su Quanye immediately stepped forward and told him what his men had found out: "Your Majesty, Dong Yan entered the palace five years ago. At first, she worked as a handyman in the Shou Pharmacy, and later she was transferred to the Imperial Kitchen."
"I found out that she...she..."
Having said this, Su Quanye's voice became even lower.
He finally understood what Eunuch Li had just said about finding evidence of a crime in the Taiji Hall. Because they really didn't want to offend these behemoths above!
Concubine Liu frowned and scolded, "What's wrong with her? Just tell me directly. Why are you hesitating?!"
Su Quanye could only close his eyes and said with determination: "She... Dongyan and the eunuch Wei in your palace are a couple!"
Hearing this, everyone was shocked!
Because of the loneliness in the deep palace, eunuchs and palace maids would occasionally form a couple in private, that is, nominal partners, to comfort each other.
But this is not a glorious thing after all. If discovered, you will be severely punished!
Not only would the eunuchs and palace maids be punished, but their masters would also be embarrassed.
Concubine Liu's expression suddenly changed: "You little dog slave, who gave you the courage to slander the eunuchs of Yongshou Palace like this?!"
Su Quanye knelt down with a plop: "Your Highness, calm down! Even if I had the courage, I would not dare to make up stories about this kind of thing..."
Jiang Wange looked at Concubine Liu with hatred, and taunted her mercilessly: "The rules in the Concubine's palace are really 'strict'. There are even such scandals!"
"An earring doesn't prove anything. Since Dongyan is Xiao Weizi's 'partner', she is from Yongshou Palace. Your Majesty is crying thief. She wants to get rid of Concubine Rou and then frame me, so she can kill two birds with one stone!"
The emperor said sullenly, "Bring Xiao Weizi here for questioning!"
"Yes!"
Shen Zhinian quickly analyzed these things in his mind.
She felt that the real culprit behind the scenes had two plans. If he couldn't frame her, it would be good to drag Concubine Liu into the water.