Chunjia: "..."
Chunjia actually has the same view on this matter as Concubine Xuan...
It's just that Yun Fenghuang is just setting up the blame, and the thief is shouting to catch the thief.
But he was originally partial to the true concubine, and today he promised to come to Huanhua Palace, but in the end Empress Dowager Yuan and Meng Youyi took him to Yuzhen Palace. He felt a little guilty towards Yun Fenghuang, and now he was urged to do so. Partiality to the end: "Xuanfei Luo, is this your rule?"
Concubine Xuan's heart sank, she lowered her head and said, "I don't dare."
He reminded me neither humble nor arrogant, "Your Majesty, I have received great love and share the title of concubine with the real concubine, but just now the real concubine repeatedly accused me of plotting against her to take away the little prince and the little princess. This is really too alarmist and unbelievable. I have been extremely wronged. This This is a shameful act, please forgive me."
"Although you and the real concubine are both concubines, the real concubine entered the palace earlier than you, and the elders and younger ones are in order." Chunjia either doesn't try to be biased, or if he really wants to be biased, the truth is one after another, and he immediately looks at it. She glanced at her and said calmly, "Just as you have a legitimate sister from the same mother at home, is it possible that in front of your parents, you also feel that your sister and cousin are both legitimate daughters, and you don't need to respect them?"
Concubine Xuan immediately knelt down and said, "I don't dare! I know I'm guilty, please punish me!"
"Get up." Seeing her like this, Chunjia's face softened slightly and said, "You have just entered the palace. It's okay to make mistakes occasionally. I won't argue with you. I just don't behave like this in the future."
After all, this concubine was born to be sensible. If she continued to bully him so knowingly, his conscience would feel a little painful...
"Yes, I thank your majesty for your kindness." Concubine Xuan kowtowed, but did not get up. She only said, "However, your majesty, please be aware of everything. What happened tonight was definitely not my fault. I came here during the day and wanted to kill my sister Zhenfei." The civet cats in the palace were removed because they were afraid that they would disturb the true concubine and the two royal heirs. How could they do such a thing? There must be some inside story about this matter. Please tell me, Your Majesty, and clear my name!"
She felt sad when she said this. She felt that with Chunjia's forbearing calculations that could be dormant for many years and then turn around, how could it be possible that she didn't know who was the culprit tonight
But she still called her over to confront her without saying anything, and even spoke to the true concubine as soon as she came up, personally deciding the order of the concubines and her ranking after the true concubine - now she couldn't help but tell lies with her eyes open and help the true concubine continue to frame her.
As a result, Chunjia pondered for a moment after hearing the words. Yun Fenghuang tugged on his sleeves and said with a choked sob: "Your Majesty, since you said so, let someone investigate thoroughly! Lest people think that I entered the palace because of bullying." Where’s my sister?”
"...Okay." Chunjia hesitated for a while before nodding. During this period, although Yun Fenghuang was angry and secretly pinched him, Concubine Xuan was also secretly desolate, feeling that the emperor did not want to cause trouble and planned to frame her on the spot to close the case - in fact, Chun Jia is familiar with the character of the real concubine. The incident happened in Xuanqing Palace. The chief suspect is Concubine Xuan. She also expressed her support for her. At this moment, she did not act coquettishly and nail the real culprit behind the scenes to Concubine Xuan. But to demand a thorough investigation
There must be a scam!
Maybe she thought such a near-miss was too small, so she prepared a bigger battle waiting for Concubine Xuan!
He even plans to involve other people along the way!
There is no doubt that the real concubine definitely wants to do this!
Chunjia sighed in his heart. When Zhenfei and Xuanfei had a dispute, he must be partial to Zhenfei.
But he didn’t want to deceive Concubine Xuan too much. After all, his father and brother were doing things for him, and there was nothing about Concubine Xuan that annoyed him. As I said before, although Chunjia was not a truly gentle and kind-hearted master, she As long as it doesn't get in his way, he's still very talkative.
At this moment, I just want to smooth things over and make Concubine Xuan a little angry. Otherwise, if I follow the true concubine's investigation, God knows how much trouble there will be
However, although the true concubine was tugging at his sleeves and shaking him, Concubine Xuan, who was still kneeling underneath, was also looking at him expectantly. If he said "no" in this battle, of course he and the concubine would have no way to explain it, and Concubine Xuan would definitely He decided with all his heart that he was wrong.
Chunjia, who aimed at Mingjun, silently obeyed: "Then we will investigate thoroughly."
After saying this, he couldn't bear to look at Concubine Xuan.
The newcomer who has just entered the palace is young, that is, young.
Concubine Xuan didn't know the emperor's intention to protect her, and she didn't know that since the true concubine took the initiative to investigate thoroughly, she must have a back-up plan - the true concubine was probably very confident in her ability to frame the blame, and thought she would be able to find out. Was this something she, Luo Hanyi, did
But in Concubine Xuan's view, if she didn't investigate, the crime of murdering a concubine at the same level and robbing the emperor's heir would be firmly pinned on her.
Even if she has family background and her father and brother to rely on, and no heavy punishment is imposed on her, Luo's reputation will definitely be greatly damaged, and she will lose in the subsequent competition. How is this possible
She would rather investigate thoroughly, so that she could have a chance to continue competing with the true concubine.
Anyway, even if she loses, doesn't it mean that she has to bear the blame
So why not struggle if you can struggle
After calming herself down, Concubine Xuan said in a deep voice: "It's just that Your Majesty has so many things to do all day long that he can't personally take care of these trivial affairs of the harem; I and my sister Zhenfei are both in the concubine position. If I let the sisters with lower status take charge, I'm afraid they I will be tied up; if Sister Ruifei comes, it will be barely suitable, but I don’t know what Sister Zhenfei thinks?”
Are descendants like Concubine Rui worthy enough to clear my name
Yun Fenghuang chuckled in his heart and said: "Concubine Xuan, when you came here during the day, I told you that since you know that you are young and ignorant, you should listen more and speak less, so as not to show your cowardice and lose my royal dignity. . Although Ruifei is also in the imperial concubine position, like you, she is a newcomer who has only been in the palace for a few days. She is not yet familiar with the paths of the Sixth Palace. How much does she know about the rules? You asked her to be responsible for this matter. She will be responsible for it. Get up? Why aren't you trying to embarrass Concubine Rui?"
Then he said with full of malice, "I heard that your two families are family friends. We grew up together since childhood and we love each other as sisters. But at the critical moment, you, the elder sister, would treat Ruifei like this?"
He glanced at Chunjia and said with a smile like a flower, "Your Majesty, it seems that Mr. Ouyang has returned to court..."
"That's what Sister Zhenfei taught me." Concubine Xuan interrupted her, her face calm, only her hands hidden in her sleeves trembled slightly, and she said, "But I don't know who Sister Zhenfei thinks is suitable?"
There were only a few people in the palace who were suitable for this matter. Concubine Xuan was the first to rule out Chunjia and proposed Concubine Rui. She was also prepared for Yun Fenghuang to refute - firstly, Concubine Rui could not suppress the second concubine and it was indeed inappropriate. Secondly, Concubine Rui was not suitable. Everyone knows the relationship between Concubine Rui and Concubine Xuan. If Concubine Rui is responsible, then if she gives the result that Concubine Xuan is innocent, the real concubine will definitely question Concubine Rui for favoritism; if she wants to say that Concubine Xuan has a problem, then... first of all, it is impossible, and secondly, Totally offended Luo.
This is not a good thing for Ouyang Yanran, whose family has declined over the years and who has returned to the imperial court, but has not yet arrived in the imperial capital, let alone the Ouyang family who is trying to revive the family reputation.
In this way, even if Yun Fenghuang said something unpleasant, Concubine Xuan could bear it.
Because the real concubine's objection to Ruifei's hosting was that Ruifei was young and inexperienced, then if the real concubine suggested that Wei Hengyan, Shun Jieyu and others who had a better relationship with her, Xuanfei would be able to refute it confidently.
In this case, the best candidate is Queen Mother Yuan!
Of course Concubine Xuan knew that Yun Fenghuang would not be happy with the loving Empress Dowager, and she would try her best to avoid letting Empress Dowager Yuan make the decision.
But it doesn't matter, the imperial concubine doesn't have many choices anymore. If Yun Fenghuang doesn't mention it, she will do it herself. Even if Chunjia is here and is willing to deflect the true concubine, if the news later reaches the ears of Empress Dowager Yuan, Empress Dowager Yuan will not let her go. !
"We are all concubines, so of course we should report this matter to the Empress, and ask the Empress for instructions!" As a result, the real concubine said without thinking, "Don't forget that when I take care of the palace affairs these days, I am acting on behalf of the Empress, not myself. She is the queen - so the first thing that Concubine Xuan thought of was Concubine Rui, which is really chilling! The palace is just sick, it's nothing wrong with it. Why don't you ask the palace for permission and drag a concubine out to take charge of such a matter? It's simply a slippery slope. Ridiculous!"
After saying that, she turned to complain to Chunjia on the spot, "Your Majesty, please take a look. I said, why does Concubine Xuan behave in such a careless way? I asked the Empress Dowager about the civet cat. The Empress Dowager was grateful for the Empress Dowager's magnanimity and raised the issue. After giving her a nod, she hurriedly wanted to get rid of all the civet cats. She didn't even think about the fact that the palace was not far away. His Majesty often asked An Zhezi to come over. How embarrassing was it to send someone to ask? Not at all thoughtful."
"It's the same now. The Queen is currently in Yanfu Palace. She only wants to promote a good concubine to get the limelight. She doesn't respect the middle palace at all!"
Concubine Xuan took a deep breath and said, "I just feel that since the Queen is ill, she shouldn't be disturbed."
"Excuse me, do you and I know better? Or do the palace officials who guard the Central Palace day and night know better?" Yun Fenghuang smiled disdainfully, "I haven't even gone to Yanfu Palace to ask, but you are the one who knows better?" Has the Central Palace taken charge?"
"..." Concubine Xuan took a deep breath again, "I don't dare."
Yun Fenghuang's face turned cold: "Speaking of it, you don't dare to do this or that, but when it comes to doing it, I think you dare to do anything!"
Concubine Xuan couldn't bear it anymore: "You!!!"
As if he hadn't noticed her anger, Pian Yun Feng Huang turned his head and continued to talk to Chun Jia: "Your Majesty, the Queen came out on the day of the banquet. It can be seen that the imperial doctor's wonderful rejuvenation has made her feel better. Although the Queen was better at that time. The empress is still weak, but after these days of rest, she may not be able to distinguish between right and wrong between me and Concubine Xuan... What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Chunjia sighed in his heart and said: "I have been busy with government affairs recently, and I have neglected the queen... As for whether the queen can take care of things, you can go to Yanfu Palace to ask for instructions after dawn."
After he said this, he waved his hand to send Concubine Xuan away. After everyone left and the left and right people dispersed, Fang frowned and asked Yun Fenghuang: "The former harem has become accustomed to the Queen being indifferent these days, and you mentioned her again." What are you here for?"
No wonder Chunjia was unhappy. He and Empress Dowager Yuan were praising this and that, for what
Isn't it just to wash away Ji's mark in the harem
As a result, it was rare that Concubine Xuan didn't even think about the middle palace, but Yun Fenghuang pulled her out, or did she let the second concubine, who is now the most powerful in the harem, make the decision
If word of this gets out, what will the outside world think
They must have thought that after all, it was still the middle palace, the emperor still had friendship for the Ji family, and the real concubine Xuan Fei seemed to be deeply favored and held the power of the palace, but at the critical moment, it was still Empress Ji who made the decision!
This goes against the purpose of Empress Dowager Yuan and her son!