It was very quiet deep in the bamboo forest. Even through the heavy shadows of the trees, Gu Qiang could still clearly hear the voices of a man and a woman not far away.
In such an environment and such a voice, there was no need to think too much. Gu Qiang also knew what the two people hiding behind the steward were doing. But in broad daylight, was it too arrogant to do this? After all, the late emperor had recently passed away, and the palace strictly prohibited fornication between men and women. Is it possible that someone could flout the palace rules and openly offend
Gu Qiang didn't know what she was thinking, but she walked over unexpectedly, got closer, and heard the specific content of the conversation between the man and the woman.
"Did you get what I asked you to get? The Ministry of Rites and the announcers are already preparing for Shen Zhongbai's coronation ceremony. Do you regret it?" Man
As soon as she heard the people inside talking about Shen Zhongbai, Gu Qiang became even more curious. However, there was still a certain distance, and Gu Qiang could not identify the man's identity from the man's deliberately lowered voice.
Gu Qiang did not dare to move forward and could only stand where he was. There were bamboo leaves all around, and a slight movement would make a loud noise. Gu Qiang did not want to expose the adultery between the two, but it was just like this now She was really curious about the identity of the two people.
"It's not because that damn Gu Zhihua gave me a piece of fine material and asked me to help him deal with her sister. Who knew that she wanted to plot against me and make me be beaten three times not only because of my clothes? The prince reprimanded her, and because of the announcement, Gu Qiang was unable to come to the stage, and she has been ignored by the third prince for several days."
As soon as the woman's voice came out, Gu Qiang was still a little hesitant, but wasn't the scene described by the woman what happened at Shen Zhongbai's tea party that day? This woman who was having an affair with someone else turned out to be Concubine Yu! Who could this man be? In this forbidden palace, the courage to dare to have an affair with Shen Zhongbai's woman is not ordinary. Is it possible...
Listening to what the man said, Gu Qiang already had the answer in his heart. Apart from Shen Zhongbai and Shen Qianshan, there were not many heirs left in the royal family, and there were even fewer who had the ability to compete with Shen Zhongbai. , if I am not wrong in my judgment, then the man should be...
"You help me get rid of Shen Zhongbai, and I won't treat you badly. But if you betray me, don't forget that if you have an affair with me, you will be executed. Shen Zhongbai is such a face-saving person. If you know that you A woman who loves him is having an affair with her younger brother behind his back. No matter how powerful your Liu family is, you will not be able to escape this disaster."
"You put it nicely. You are no better than me in plotting to kill your brother."
"You'd better get me what I want quickly. I don't have that much patience to wait until you give me a long stream of water."
"Don't worry, you and I are childhood sweethearts. We have been together for so many years. Is it possible that you still can't trust me?"
Gu Qiang stuck her head out, and sure enough, the shirtless man was the fifth prince Shen Zhongyan.
Shen Zhongbai should have been able to notice recently that there are many forces around him that are ready to move, which is why he has advanced his coronation ceremony so far. Shen Zhongbai has no sense of security. Only when he truly sits on the position of emperor, he Only then can you feel at ease.
Gu Qiang did not expect that this silly-looking Concubine Yu would have such scheming intentions. She was actually Shen Zhongbai's concubine sitting in Cao Ying's camp with her heart in the Han Dynasty, but the person she loved in her heart was the fifth prince Shen Zhongyan.
As long as Shen Zhongbai doesn't ascend the throne for a day, the throne of the emperor will not necessarily go to anyone. It's just that the ninth prince Shen Qianshan is currently under house arrest. Although he is released from the house arrest, he is actually much more honest, and there will probably be no big deal. As a result, no matter who ascends the throne between Shen Zhongyan and Shen Zhongbai, in terms of the strength of the Liu family, Concubine Yu can firmly have a good position in the harem. It is really a long-term plan.
If Shen Zhongbai ascends the throne, the first thing he will do is to kill Shen Zhongyan. If this is the case, no one will know about Shen Zhongyan and Concubine Yu in this life.
Shen Zhongyan is indeed extremely bold. Shen Zhongbai is almost firmly established as emperor, so why is he still so bold and dares to break up with Shen Zhongbai's concubine? Gu Qiang had only met Shen Zhongyan a few times. She originally thought that Shen Zhongyan was a humble young man, as gentle as jade, but he never expected that he would do such a conciliatory thing secretly.
Although Gu Qiang doesn't have a good impression of Shen Zhongbai, she can't help but sympathize with Shen Zhongbai when encountering such a situation. Shen Zhongbai has only three concubines who are favored the most. Concubine Yu is only because of the power in the family. It would make Shen Zhongbai so interested.
As for Gu Zhihua and Shen Qiangwei, they all rely on their own abilities.
"Don't worry, I've already tampered with Shen Zhongbai's tea. I'll find an opportunity to get his token." Concubine Yu was naturally alluring. At this moment, her almond-shaped eyes were slightly narrowed, and she was even more seductive. Gu Qiang While the two of them were in a state of emotion, they didn't notice themselves and quickly left behind the strange rocks.
But I didn’t expect that when the mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole follows behind.
When Gu Qiang returned to Qingxin Palace, Feixue was the only one guarding the door of her room. This surprised Gu Qiang. Logically speaking, Liushuang should return to Qingxin Palace soon after missing her. Here, confirm whether you have come back. How come you haven't come back yet
Liu Shuang did not find Gu Qiang, but actually bumped into Concubine Yu and the fifth prince Shen Zhongyan who were in a state of confusion. He did not dare to act rashly, so he directly used Qinggong to reach the room where Shen Zhongbai was. When Shen Zhongbai reported this matter, he thought that when they passed by, they would be able to catch up with the two of them when they were about to finish. However, he did not expect that when Shen Zhongbai rushed over, the two of them were still dead. They were entangled together to death, with no intention of separating.
Shen Zhongbai looked at the two naked people entangled together, and the anger in his heart instantly rose. The concubine he had married for three years would actually do such an ambiguous thing with his younger brother. Even a man would not be able to do this. After enduring this kind of thing, Shen Zhongbai took out Liu Shuang's sword and placed it directly on the fifth prince's neck.
A cold touch came from his neck, and Shen Zhongyan didn't dare to move for a moment. Looking at the frightened eyes of Concubine Yu under him, he didn't need to look back to probably know who the person standing behind him was. .
"Okay, Zhong Yan, you are really my good brother."
The knife was already on his neck. How could Shen Zhongyan still be as aggressive as before? He turned around and knelt in front of Shen Zhongbai, "Brother, I was wrong. This woman seduced me. I promise not to do it again in the future." Dare you…”
If Gu Qiang stayed here, he would definitely give the man in front of him a look of contempt. This man was so sinister just now, but now that his adultery was revealed, he would put all the blame on the woman next to him. Such a man is too irresponsible.
"Zhong Yan, I originally thought that you would stay in your own house, and after I ascend the throne, you would be able to be your prince, but you are unwilling to do so. You actually want to steal me. token, do you want to kill me and become the emperor yourself?"
Shen Zhongyan didn't expect that what he just said would be heard by Shen Zhongbai's people, resulting in such consequences. Now he didn't even have a chance to excuse himself.
"Third brother, third brother, listen to me. It's this woman who seduced me. She said he could steal your token and that the Liu family could help me ascend to the throne. That's why I'm like this. The third brother who did it..."
Concubine Yu on the other side had lost the ability to speak from the moment she saw Shen Zhongbai. She was so frightened that she didn't even put on her clothes. She only reacted when she heard Shen Zhongyan put all the blame on herself two or three times. Come over here, pull the clothes around you and put them on.
"Your Highness... I am a concubine... I am a concubine..."
Although Concubine Yu is not that smart, she also knows that now that the matter has come to this, no matter how she explains it, Shen Zhongbai will never believe her again, "I have no intention of murdering His Highness..."
"Yu'er, it's been three years since you entered my Third Prince's Mansion. What have I done wrong to you? You actually think about my younger brother all the time. Are you worthy of me?" Shen Zhongbai's sword remained in his hand. Without moving away from such a neck, while talking to Concubine Yu, the long sword directly passed through Shen Zhongyan's throat. Blood spurted out in an instant, splashing all over Concubine Yu. She looked at it in horror. Shen Zhongyan, who still had his eyes open, suddenly collapsed on the ground, looking at the long sword in Shen Zhongbai's hand with great fear.
"Your Highness, please spare your life..."
"Don't worry," Shen Zhongbai put down the sword in his hand, slowly approached Concubine Yu, squatted down, and lifted her chin with his fingers, "How can I bear to kill you like this?"
Concubine Yu kept trembling in fear, and immediately saved Shen Zhongbai who wanted to leave. Shen Zhongbai reached out and waved her away, and coldly told Liu Shuang beside him, "The fifth prince is seriously ill and has died. Concubine Liu If you don't abide by the palace rules and have an affair with others, you will be punished with combing."
When Liu Shuang returned to Qingxin Palace, it was already after dinner. Today was also a rare occasion. Shen Zhongbai did not come to Qingxin Palace and had to have a meal with him, but Gu Qiang had a relaxed meal. After finishing the meal, he asked Feixue to turn off the rest of the Qingxin Palace, leaving only a few lights in his room.
If you go to bed early, Shen Zhongbai will definitely not disturb you at such an inappropriate time.