Xue Guifei's reaction amused Fang Shaojian.
He smiled and said: "Your Majesty, don't get me wrong. The Empress did not entrust me with a dream. The Empress has no plans to spare. Before she passed away, she has already explained that when the time comes, she must come to see the Empress and explain the matter clearly. "
Concubine Xue Gui stared at Shaojian Fang suspiciously.
"What timing? How much did Empress Cui Ruizhen tell you?"
Fang Shaojian said unhurriedly: "The Empress has already expected that this idiot, Concubine Mei, will end up today. The empress tells me that when the incident with Concubine Mei happens, I must come to see the concubine and tell the truth about the death of the Fourth Prince. ?”
"What did you say?"
Concubine Xue Gui was shocked.
The Fourth Prince was the eldest son of Concubine Xue Gui, but passed away at the age of twelve. Twenty years have passed since this incident, so what is Fang Shaojian's intention in bringing this up at this time
As for Mei Concubine's abuse of the eighth princess, everyone inside and outside the imperial city knew about it except the emperor.
But no one thought to expose the matter.
Because exposing this matter is not only useless, but it will cause a mess.
Just like now, the eighth princess passed away, and the abuse was discovered by the emperor. When the emperor was angry, blood flowed like a river.
It's only been one day, and more than a hundred palace officials have already died. It is not known how many more people will die next.
Anger and hatred flashed in Concubine Xue's eyes, she sneered, "Ruizhen Empress Cui is dead, do you still want to vindicate her?"
The death of the fourth prince was the greatest regret in Concubine Xue Gui's heart. Since then, she has been targeting Ruizhen Empress Cui everywhere.
Fang Shaojian's brows and eyes moved slightly, and he said softly: "Of course it's not for the empress's vindication, I just want to tell the noble concubine the truth."
Concubine Xue said angrily: "The truth is that my son was killed by that woman Ruizhen Empress Cui. Now that she is dead, but the prince is still alive, I will never let him go."
Fang Shaojian raised his eyelids, "The imperial concubine really thinks that the fourth prince was killed by the empress?"
"Isn't it?" Xue Guifei sneered, her eyes full of sarcasm.
"Of course not." Shaojian Fang Shao said loudly.
Concubine Xue Gui smiled contemptuously, and leaned back on the chair with a relaxed body.
She said, "Do you think that Ben Gong will believe you if you say that?"
Fang Shaojian lowered his head slightly, and said: "Your Majesty, think about it carefully, if it is really the Empress Madam who harmed the Fourth Prince, why does Your Majesty just reprimand and leave the matter alone?"
Concubine Xue Gui smiled coldly, "Of course it's because the Empress's natal family is powerful, and Her Majesty is afraid."
"No! The reason why His Majesty did not pursue this matter is because His Majesty is the real murderer."
Fang Shaojian's words were earth-shattering.
Concubine Xue yelled angrily, "Nonsense. You really treat me as a three-year-old child, and I will believe whatever you say."
Fang Shaojian smiled slightly, "Am I really talking nonsense? The imperial concubine might as well think about what happened before the fourth prince passed away."
Concubine Xue was in shock. She couldn't help but recall what happened a few months before the fourth prince passed away.
It's been so long that I can't remember many things.
However, Concubine Xue Gui always remembered that there was an alchemist in the palace who once met the fourth prince, saying that he was extremely intelligent, and that he was a dragon and a phoenix among others.
At that time, she was quite happy. Since the fourth prince was enlightened at the age of three, he has shown extraordinary intelligence.
He has a good memory for reading, and can draw inferences from one instance. At a young age, he can already talk with great Confucian scholars, and can express unique insights on government affairs.
At that time, Concubine Xue was proud of the fourth prince, and all civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty praised the fourth prince.
However, a small wind and cold killed the fourth prince.
The death of the fourth prince made Concubine Xue feel so sad.
All evidence points to the Empress Empress.
At that time, the court was discussing the establishment of a prince, and the intelligent fourth prince obviously threatened the empress, mother and son.
In order to clear the obstacles for her own son, the empress killed the fourth prince. Concubine Xue Gui never doubted this.
However, the Son of Heaven's handling of the death of the Fourth Prince was a lot of thunder and rain, which made Concubine Xue very dissatisfied.
This matter has been stuck in Concubine Xue Gui's heart like a thorn.
As long as she has the opportunity, she will trouble the queen and the prince.
She united with the people in the palace who opposed the prince, spent nine years, and finally made no one around the emperor speak for the prince.
Now Fang Shaojian actually told her that the person who killed the fourth prince was not the empress, but the emperor, how could it be possible.
Seeing Concubine Xue Gui's solemn expression, Shaojian Fang smiled, "I think the imperial concubine has already remembered what happened back then."
Concubine Xue Gui snorted, "It's nonsense, why did Your Majesty harm the fourth prince? That's his own son, the smartest son."
Fang Shaojian said expressionlessly: "The cause of the fourth prince's death is that he was too smart, so smart that His Majesty felt jealous."
"Presumptuous!" Xue Guifei angrily scolded Fang Shaojian.
Fang Shaojian was unmoved, and said in a cold voice: "What kind of temperament is your majesty, doesn't your empress know?"
Concubine Xue Gui has a dignified expression.
Of course she knew the emperor's temper. It is because she is clear, so she never expresses any views on the government and the princes. Because this will be suspected by His Majesty.
The son of heaven can sit on the throne by stepping on the corpses of his father and brother.
He is naturally suspicious, and it is impossible to completely trust anyone.
As for the relationship between father and son, in the royal family, there are monarchs and ministers first, and then father and son.
Would the emperor really kill the fourth prince because he was afraid that the fourth prince was too smart
The emperor would be so cold and cruel
Yes, the Son of Heaven is so cruel and cruel.
Concubine Xue Gui's eyes flashed with panic, and Fang Shaojian was about to capture it, but he didn't expose it.
"Back then, the fourth prince was just an underage child, how could His Majesty be able to do such a murderous thing?"
Concubine Xue Gui felt cold all over.
Fang Shaojian said: "It is precisely because the fourth prince is a child that it is easy to attack. Did your mother know that the alchemist back then had approved orders for the fourth prince twice."
"Why doesn't this palace know?" Xue Guifei looked suspicious.
Fang Shaojian smiled, "Only four people know about this matter. The emperor, Chen Jianzheng who is beside the emperor, the empress, and me. But I also listened to what the empress said."
Concubine Xue Gui's face was solemn, "The alchemist gave orders for the fourth prince for the second time, what did he say?"
"The alchemist only said one thing, the son hurts the father."
"Nonsense!" Concubine Xue Gui's face turned pale, three words cut off the life and death of the fourth prince, such a vicious alchemist, such a vicious emperor.
Her expression was distorted, "How does this palace know that you are not making up something? Maybe that alchemist is the empress who invited you to the palace, intentionally disrupting the palace, and separating the father-son relationship between His Majesty and the fourth prince."
Fang Shaojian was not in a hurry, "I knew that the imperial concubine had this doubt. Let me tell the empress one more thing. Back then, the emperor asked the alchemist to give orders to the empress. The alchemist said, the emperor will be hindered later."
"You must be making up things to try to shake me. I won't be fooled by you."
Concubine Xue Gui gritted her teeth, saying that she didn't believe Fang Shaojian, but in fact she already believed it in her heart.
She remembered that before the death of the fourth prince, the alchemist suddenly disappeared from the palace one day, and no one knew whether he was dead or alive.
Also, since then, the two emperors and empresses, who were originally in a good relationship, began to confront each other.
If it weren't for the eldest brother of the empress, the previous generation of Zhen Guogong won the trust of the emperor, I am afraid that the emperor would have abolished the empress long ago.
The empress has means, a strategy, a backer, and a strong fighting force, which can compete with the emperor. So the empress survived and lived until this year before she passed away.
Then the fourth prince was just a teenager back then, and he didn't have any precautions against the emperor. It was a piece of cake for the emperor to harm him, and he could easily put the crime on the queen's head.
It was obviously May, and the weather was so hot that it made people panic, but Concubine Xue seemed to be in the coldest winter, her whole body was icy cold.
Fang Shaojian knew well that Concubine Xue Gui was already tempted.
He said to Concubine Xue: "Whether it is made up or not, I think the empress has her own decision."
Concubine Xue snorted coldly, "You said that His Majesty killed the fourth prince, so why is the empress willing to bear the crime of murdering the fourth prince
She can tell the truth, as long as she presents evidence, Bengong will believe her.
However, twenty years have passed since the incident, and the empress has passed away, so you came to tell me the so-called truth, Fang Shaojian, what do you want to do? "
Fang Shaojian's brows moved slightly, and he said: "The empress was willing to bear the charge of murdering the prince, but refused to tell the truth, naturally it was to save her life.
Only when the imperial concubine and empress are in the same situation, the emperor will feel relieved.
You know, the Son of Heaven is very suspicious and sick, and he can't see everyone being close and affectionate, like a family. Only when everyone is fighting to the death, the emperor will feel relieved. "
Concubine Xue Gui had a straight face, she still had many questions in her mind.
"Why do you want to tell Bengong the truth now? What is Empress Cui Ruizhen thinking?"
Fang Shaojian said sincerely, "The empress just doesn't want everyone to kill each other."
After a pause, he lowered his voice and said, "Your Majesty is getting old."
The implication is self-explanatory.
Your Majesty is old, and the time left is running out.
At this time, they are still killing each other, but it only satisfies His Majesty, but it hurts everyone.
Concubine Xue laughed mockingly, "Come on, I already understand why you came here. I thank you for telling the truth, but it is impossible for me to cooperate with Donggong. No matter who killed the fourth prince, it will be twenty years It is impossible for the past events to affect my decision today."
Fang Shaojian smiled, "My lady, I understand. In fact, when I came this time, I didn't expect my lady to cooperate with the East Palace. Your Majesty doesn't like the crown prince, and the East Palace is declining. Everyone can see this situation. I just came here to Take shelter for yourself."
Concubine Xue Gui was puzzled at first, and then burst out laughing.
She laughed and burst into tears, "Young Prison Fang, who is dignified, still needs the protection of my palace. Are you kidding me?"
"I'm not joking. Your empress knows better than anyone else the situation I'm in now. For the sake of telling the truth, your empress should give me shelter when necessary."
Concubine Xue narrowed her eyes, "What happened to Concubine Mei has something to do with you?"
Fang Shaojian said with a smile: "Your Majesty is wise."
Concubine Xue Gui frowned, with a puzzled look on her face, "Why did you do this?"
Fang Shaojian smiled softly, "Of course it is to borrow a knife to kill someone."
"Aren't you afraid of hurting yourself?"
"That's why I asked my mother to protect you?"
Concubine Xue sneered, "Don't tell me what you did, it was all told to you by Empress Ruizhen Cui before she died?"
"Of course not. The Empress asked me to tell the truth to delay the time for the East Palace."
Fang Shaojian looked frank.
Xue Guifei smiled mockingly, "Empress Ruizhen Cui really broke her heart for the sake of the East Palace. But you betrayed her so quickly. Take the truth in exchange for your personal safety, and you will not be afraid that Empress Ruizhen Cui will die in peace. Looking for you?"
Fang Shaojian said solemnly: "I don't believe in ghosts and gods."
"Hahaha... You are really treacherous. You let me protect you, it's a trivial matter. But you can't get my protection just by relying on the truth, have you figured it out?"
Concubine Xue Gui seemed to be smiling but not smiling. She was distracted by the so-called truth before, and was led by Fang Shaojian all the time.
Now, it's her turn to control the rhythm and lead Fang Shaojian by the nose.
Fang Shaojian frowned slightly, "What does the imperial concubine want me to do?"
"This palace asks you to deal with Donggong, are you willing?"
As soon as Concubine Xue Gui opened her mouth, it was the difficulty of hell.
Fang Shaojian didn't even think about it, he just shook his head, "It's impossible. The Empress has saved my life, and she also has the grace of knowing me. I can't help you deal with the East Palace."
"It's really shameless to say it so righteously. Don't forget that you have betrayed the empress just now."
Fang Shaojian shook his head, "I didn't betray the empress. It's just because I knew the truth that I couldn't get the concubine's cooperation, so I temporarily changed my mind and hoped to get the concubine's protection."
Concubine Xue sarcastically said: "You have been protected by me, turned your head, and dealt with me for Donggong. Do you really think that I am a three-year-old fool? Shaojian Fang, if you still want to play tricks, don't blame me for being against you. You are welcome. You must know that His Majesty is in a rage at the moment, and this Palace only needs one word to kill you."
Fang Shaojian shook his head slightly, and said firmly: "The imperial concubine is reluctant to take my dog's life, because I am still useful."
Concubine Xue sneered, she was indeed reluctant to take Fang Shaojian's life, but she was willing to let Fang Shaojian suffer.
Concubine Xue Gui relaxed her whole body, and said in a cold voice, "Tell me, what can you do for me?"
Fang Shaojian stared at Concubine Xue Gui, bewitchingly said: "I can avenge my mother and avenge the loss of my son."
Concubine Xue Gui suddenly sat up, straightened her back, her expression was startled, flustered and flustered.
She lowered her voice and snapped, "Don't talk nonsense. What kind of revenge is there? I never thought of revenge."
Fang Shaojian continued to confuse, "Is the empress really indifferent to the death of the fourth prince?"
Concubine Xue was agitated, and angrily scolded: "Shut up! I told you to shut up, did you hear that? I don't want to hear the same thing again."
Fang Shaojian was very tactful, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I will take my leave."
"Get out, get out of here quickly."
Concubine Xue picked up the teacup and threw it towards Fang Shaojian.
Fang Shaojian hid in the past, straightened his back, and left the hall.
Concubine Xue Gui was burning with anger, her chest heaved violently.
She threw out all the things that could be thrown around her, and the hall was in a mess.
The palace people hurried into the palace to tidy up.
The confidant maid persuaded: "Your Majesty, calm down. That Shaojian Fang is not a good guy, why not take advantage of the cleaning of the palace and get rid of him."
"not busy."
Concubine Xue Gui was panting, and said, "Help me back to my room."
The confidant maid hurriedly helped Concubine Xue Gui to the bedroom.
Concubine Xue was lying on the couch, tense all over.
In her mind, uncontrollably, she kept thinking about what Fang Shaojian said.
revenge! Help her avenge the loss of her son.
Do you mean to kill His Majesty
Concubine Xue Gui covered her mouth subconsciously, for fear that she would say what was in her heart.
She was flustered, confused, and confused.
She gritted her teeth, waved her hand, and asked her confidant maid to leave. And no one is allowed in without her permission.
When she was the only one left in the dormitory, she finally didn't have to hide anymore.
Her hands were shaking, her heart was beating faster, her face was pale, and the roots of her ears were red, but she felt inexplicably excited.
She knew that this would be very abnormal for herself.
What should I do
she asked herself.
As time passed, Concubine Xue gradually calmed down from her nervous and excited state.
Fang Shaojian said that he wanted to avenge her, could it be a trap
Could it be the trap that Empress Cui Ruizhen set for her before she died.
Killing the emperor is a serious crime against the nine clans. As long as she reveals a little bit of this meaning, once the emperor finds out, she, her son Zhao Wang, her grandchildren, and her natal family will all be finished.
At that time, let alone fighting for the throne, you will not even be able to save your life.
Concubine Xue Gui gritted her teeth and walked back and forth in the bedroom.
This must be a trap.
What a Ruizhen Empress Cui, everyone is dead, and she still has to plot against her. Sure enough, she is a poisonous woman.
Concubine Xue Gui smiled coldly, "Come here, pass on the order of my palace, and immediately arrest Young Supervisor Fang."