This question is so rude and bad that there can only be one answer.
Madam Liang thought about it for a few times, but she couldn't think of an answer to decipher her words, so she could only say, "I was framed."
Then, she wanted to add that the person who framed her might not be Nanny Sun, but after the analysis just now, it was no one else except Nanny Sun, because no one had the key to her room.
However, when she thought of this, she paused. Yes, no one had the key to her room except Nanny Sun.
She checked the door lock and found no signs of having been pried open. Moreover, it seemed that since she entered the mansion, Nanny Sun had had many disagreements with her, and several of them had been very unhappy.
Could it be that it is really as the princess said
Thinking about it more carefully, it seemed that the palace had never made things difficult for her since she returned. Before, when she beat up Nanny Yang, the princess remained silent. Later, Prince Li came and stood up for her.
Could it be that this was not a frame-up by the princess at all, but that the princess really lost those jewellery, and those jewellery were stolen by Nanny Sun and placed under her bed to frame her
Zi'an looked at her suspicious expression and asked softly, "Madam Liang, do you know who framed you? Just tell us, the Empress Dowager will make the decision for you."
Nanny Liang immediately raised her head and said loudly, "Yes, it's her, Nanny Sun."
She saw a barely perceptible smile in Zi'an's eyes, but when she looked closely, there was no smile at all, only a look of regret.
All I heard was her saying, "I never thought that the evil servant was so cunning that she dared to frame someone who went out with her in the palace. She really betrayed the Empress Dowager's trust. When I return home, I will not forgive her."
How could the Empress Dowager not see the clues? But even the stupid thing like Liang Ma said so, what could she say
She swallowed her anger and couldn't think of a solution for a moment.
The Queen smiled and said, "It turned out to be a misunderstanding. Everything will be fine once we figure it out."
Zhuang Zhuang said calmly, "The Queen is really good at whitewashing the truth. How can this be considered a misunderstanding? It is obvious that the people sent by the Queen Mother were scheming against each other, which led to such a dirty thing. A servant like Nanny Sun should be beaten to death."
The Empress Dowager became even angrier and looked at Madam Liang with a look of disappointment.
Zi'an took the opportunity to say, "Empress Dowager, Nanny Sun was sent out by you. Do you think I should deal with her in the mansion, or send her to the palace for you, the Empress Dowager, to deal with her?"
The Queen Mother frowned, "I'm afraid there's something else going on. You'd better bring the man back. I will investigate carefully."
If Xia Zian were to deal with it, I'm afraid that Nanny Sun would have lost her soul.
Zi'an smiled slightly, "I know that the Empress Dowager loves the Regent Prince's Palace. This time, you sent eight people to serve in the palace. It is also your grace. However, I heard that Madam Liang has served you for many years and is deeply favored by the Empress Dowager. I cannot take away your beloved generals, otherwise it would be a great disobedience. Therefore, Madam Liang and the other two maids in the palace will be sent back to the palace. As for the maids, if the Empress Dowager is willing to give them up, they can stay in the palace. What do you think?"
The Empress Dowager waved her hand and said coldly, "Don't bother with that. Just send Nanny Sun back. Nanny Liang and the others will remain in the mansion to serve."
Zi'an took a step forward and said earnestly, "I accept and appreciate your kindness, Empress Dowager. However, the Empress Dowager advocates benevolence and filial piety. As a royal wife, I should take the lead and set an example. The maids have served the Empress Dowager for a long time, and the master and servant have a deep relationship. Although I am not sensible, I dare not be so greedy. If I make the Empress Dowager sad and uncomfortable because of them, how can I bear it? Therefore, even if you punish me, I will never do this."
Everyone knows that, except Nanny Liang, none of these people have ever served her, but she will not admit it, because, if they are not suitable people, why would she send them out to serve her
Zi'an asked for a lighter punishment, but even though she was angry she couldn't punish him, because he was fulfilling his filial piety according to the principles of benevolence and filial piety she advocated. If she punished him, wouldn't she be contradicting herself
The atmosphere suddenly became very strange and no one said a word.
The Empress Dowager stared at Zi'an intently, but Zi'an's face was full of sincerity and earnestness, and it was impossible to find any fault with him.
The queen whispered again, "Your Highness, I also think what the princess said makes sense. Why don't you see if there are any people in the palace who are both virtuous and virtuous? Why don't you replace them with a group of people?"
Zi'an originally wanted to send these difficult old women back. If he recruited a few more of them, wouldn't all his efforts be in vain
Of course she couldn't let the queen succeed.
So, she smiled and said, "Your Majesty is very kind, but if you send someone else out, if it's not someone the Empress Dowager knows well, I'm afraid she won't trust him. If something like what happened yesterday happens again, wouldn't it be a waste of lives? And it would also insult the Empress Dowager's face and go against her kindness!"
This is a threat. If you give me one, I will break one. Come on, let’s hurt each other!
"That's why we need people with both moral integrity and virtue." The queen said with a smile.
"Whether a person has both virtue and morality cannot be seen with the naked eye. You have to spend a long time with him to know."
"What if I must give someone to your palace?" the Queen Mother said indifferently.
Zi'an was a little embarrassed and pondered for a moment, "If the Empress Dowager really wants to reward me, then she can give me the aunts behind you. After all, the aunts are younger and they didn't stay with the Empress Dowager for that long. I can use the aunts to replace the maids. This way, I can accept your kindness and not lose my filial piety. What do you think, Empress Dowager?"
The Queen Mother's eyes were fierce, and flames burst out from them, but soon, the flames slowly subsided. She pinched the exquisite embroidery on the wide sleeves with her fingers and said gently: "Before, you and the prince were not in the mansion. I was afraid that the servants in the mansion would cause trouble, so I sent people to manage it for you. Now that you are back, I don't have to worry about it. Since you have made up your mind, let them come back. As for those girls, if you like them, you can stay."
Zi'an said respectfully, "Yes, I know."
A cold gaze shot over from the corner, and Zi'an knew who it was without even thinking, Imperial Concubine Yi.
Her eyes were always penetrating, as if she wanted to stare at people thoroughly before she felt at ease.
However, Zi'an ignored her. Although she had won the first battle, she was not relieved, because there must be a bigger conspiracy behind the current turmoil in the harem.
And now it seems that this conspiracy is aimed at the Regent's Palace.
The emperor is not incompetent. At least in the hearts of the people, he is still a wise ruler.
However, he is now doing such unreasonable things, stirring up the lake. I think his biggest purpose is to divert attention.
Or maybe, he was just looking for some excuse to keep the people outside busy with their own affairs so that they wouldn't be able to take care of his business.
(End of this chapter)