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Chapter 199 Reporting Concubine Rou to the Emperor
The empress did not regard their lives as worthless, but only tested them with words and later gave them three months' salary as compensation.
Qiuyue and Xiafeng not only did not feel any resentment in their hearts, but were so moved that their eyes were sore, and they knelt on the ground together: "Thank you, Her Majesty, for the reward!"
"Only Your Majesty would treat us as human beings. Being assigned to serve Your Majesty is truly a blessing that we have earned in eight lifetimes!"
Not only these two, Xiao Zhouzi and the others also thought so, and became more loyal to Shen Zhinian.
"Okay, everyone, get up."
Shen Zhinian only understood one truth.
Palace ladies are also human beings, and as human beings they have joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, greed, anger, ignorance and hatred.
To control subordinates, using intimidation is the worst strategy; using both kindness and force is the middle strategy; and attacking their hearts is the best strategy!
Just like in her previous life, she had a political enemy who was very powerful in the court, but because he was too violent, he was eventually killed by his coachman.
Who could have thought that such a famous minister would die at the hands of an unknown servant.
Therefore, in order to walk a more stable path, Shen Zhinian will never look down on any small person.
Not long after, Xiao Mingzi came back with a silk handkerchief in her hand: "Your Majesty, I found this handkerchief in Liuxu's room. Judging from the material, it is not something a palace maid can have."
Shen Zhinian took it and looked at it: "It is indeed something that can only be used by imperial concubines. But there are no obvious features on it, so I can't tell who it belongs to."
"Come and have a look, see if you can find any clues. Or has anyone seen when Liu Xu took out this handkerchief?"
Everyone gathered around, took a closer look, and shook their heads.
Madam Xiao said, "Madam, judging from the embroidery, it must have been embroidered by all the embroiderers in the palace, and then distributed to the masters. It is very difficult to trace the origin of things like this."
Shen Zhinian said: "It's okay, send the evidence to the Ministry of Punishment."
It would be more efficient to leave professional matters to professionals rather than for her to investigate on her own without any knowledge.
"Yes!"
Handan said distressedly, "The intentions of the person behind the scenes are too vicious. It almost prevented the consecration ceremony of the queen from being completed. If the heir to the throne was injured, it would be even more terrible."
"My queen, do you need to send someone to report this to His Majesty? Can His Majesty come over?"
Even if this incident had not happened, Shen Zhinian would definitely find an excuse to invite Nangong Xuanyu to Zhongcui Palace tonight.
Because today is the day Jiang Wange enters the palace.
She and Queen Jiang's party have been in a mortal relationship for a long time, so naturally she has to give Jiang Wange face at this critical moment!
But... there's no need to do that now.
"No need. Su Quanye will definitely report these matters to His Majesty."
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The Hall of Nourishing Heart.
Li Changde came in to report: "Your Majesty, the people below come to report that Ms. Wen has been settled in Yawen Garden."
These matters have always been the responsibility of the concubines, and His Majesty rarely asks about them, but he is so concerned about Concubine Wen.
Li Changde felt that in addition to wanting to support Concubine Wen and check and balance the Imperial Concubine, His Majesty should also have some affection for Concubine Wen.
After all, what man wouldn't be moved when seeing such a talented and beautiful woman?
Nangong Xuanyu nodded: "I understand."
Li Changde served tea and asked with a smile, "Your Majesty, do you want to turn over the name card of Noble Lady Wen tonight?"
Today is the enthronement ceremony of Concubine Rou. Logically, he should go to Zhongcui Palace to see her.
But the emperor had his own considerations. When he thought of Concubine Wen's identity, a deep light flashed in his eyes.
"Send someone to Yawen Garden to pass on the order. I will go there in person later."
When a concubine of the imperial court was invited to sleep with the emperor for the first time, she would usually be picked by the emperor and then take the Phoenix Spring Grace Chariot to the Yangxin Palace. After the service, she would be sent back to her own residence.
It is rare for someone to be able to ask His Majesty to move at the first time. Your Majesty really gives respect to Concubine Wen.
"The slave obeys."
Who knew that at this moment, a young eunuch who served in front of the emperor hurried in and said, "Your Majesty, the chief of the Ministry of Punishment wants to see you. He said he has something to report about Concubine Rou."
Nangong Xuanyu's heart suddenly sank: "Xuan!"
"Your servant Su Quanye pays respects to His Majesty. Long live His Majesty!"
The emperor's tone was filled with a hint of nervousness that he himself did not notice: "What happened to Concubine Rou?!"
Su Quanye recounted what happened today in detail, and then said: "...the people from the Ministry of Punishment are already torturing that slave girl named Liu Xu."
"This is about Concubine Rou, I dare not delay and come to report to Your Majesty as soon as possible."
A gloom flashed across Nangong Xuanyu's face, and he strode out: "Investigate this matter thoroughly and make sure to find out who instructed Liu Xu!"
"Put your way to Zhongcui Palace!"
Xiao Huizi, who was about to pass on the message to Wenfang Palace, was a little confused: "Master, do I still need to ask Noble Wen to make preparations?"
Li Changde swung his whisk and hit him: "Idiot!"
If it weren't for the fact that Xiao Huizi had a simple personality and was a person who valued gratitude, unlike those servants below who were used to taking advantage of others, he would not have accepted such a fool as his apprentice.
Forget it, he is only eleven years old, it is normal for him to be a little stupid, at most I can teach him slowly. To be his apprentice, character is the most important thing.
Little Huizi was not angry either, he said with a smile: "Master, please teach me more, I will learn to be smart."
Li Changde ignored him and quickly caught up with the emperor.
As soon as I walked to the door, I met Chunying from Yonghe Palace.
She bowed respectfully and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, our queen said that the plum blossoms planted in Yonghe Palace are in bloom, and we would like to invite Your Majesty to come over and enjoy them together."
Nangong Xuanyu's footsteps did not pause at all.
Li Changde explained: "Your Majesty is not free now, go back and tell Concubine Meng that when Your Majesty has time, he will visit her and the heir."
As for when His Majesty would have time… no one knew. Anyway, he was already very familiar with dealing with those who came to the Yangxin Palace to invite His Majesty.
Chunying bit her lip and said disappointedly: "Yes..."
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Yonghe Palace.
After the enthronement ceremony, Concubine Meng took off her heavy court crown and court robes and put on simple palace clothes.
She was twenty-three years old, the most charming age for a woman. But compared with those fifteen or sixteen-year-old new brides in the palace, she looked a little more mature.
Therefore, Concubine Meng dressed up beautifully and asked Chunying to go to the Yangxin Palace to invite the emperor.
On the day when Eunuch Li read out the imperial decree of promotion, His Majesty rested in Zhongcui Palace. Today was the enthronement ceremony, and she had to invite His Majesty over.
Otherwise, wouldn't he be completely defeated in front of Concubine Rou and become a laughing stock to everyone in the palace?
If she used the excuse of feeling unwell, His Majesty would definitely come for the sake of the crown prince.
But Mengpin didn't.
Because she knew that this little trick could not be hidden from His Majesty's eyes. Even if His Majesty came, he would still be dissatisfied with her.
Instead, the gains outweigh the losses.