After Xiao Fubao's life was stolen, he became the favorite of everyone in the capital

Chapter 409 Helping to Win Favor
When the things were delivered to the emperor, he was thinking about how to punish Li Ziqin.

For the emperor, it is very normal for officials to exclude dissidents and attack others. However, now that Gu Mingda is someone he can use, Li Ziqin's actions can be said to be particularly tactless. In order to cover up the truth, he even killed a court official. This action can be said to be outrageous and excessive.

The emperor didn't care that Li Ziqin had framed Zhang Yuniang for Da He's death, but as an official of the sixth rank in the Ministry of Works, he had to find a reason to take action. But Li Ziqin's men just took action as soon as they said they would.

Such a scandal naturally could not be made public, but he was also unwilling to let the emperor cover up for Li Ziqin.

The emperor couldn't help but wonder how these two unrelated people could have come to have such a feud. After thinking about it, the emperor naturally thought of Concubine Li in the palace.

Miss Li is narrow-minded. If she holds a grudge against Niu Niu and even wants to destroy the Gu family, it seems understandable.

But the emperor still couldn't help but think that Li Ziqin was stupid. He could actually be influenced by Concubine Li. He vaguely felt that there was something he seemed to have overlooked.

Miss Li San did not see the emperor. The things were brought in by Qian Rongsheng, interrupting the emperor's thoughts.

"Your Majesty, Miss Li is still waiting outside. It was Empress Li who said it herself. She had no choice but to do all the unspeakable things in the past. I beg Your Majesty to consider our past friendship and not embarrass her too much." Qian Rongsheng said in a low voice. As the emperor's eunuch, Qian Rongsheng knew the status of Lady Li in the emperor's heart better than anyone else. Because of this, even though Lady Li's status has been lowered again and again, Qian Rongsheng dare not neglect her in any way.

"Noble Concubine..." The emperor paused as soon as he said this. The habits he had developed over the years were not so easy to change. He sighed and said, "Since Li Shi has even taken out this thing, I will let Li Ziqin go this time."

Qian Rongsheng listened to the whole story. Although it was Da He and Lu Long who died, this revealed the tip of the iceberg of Li Ziqin's story. Why did a military officer like him bribe people in the Ministry of Industry in advance? Was there only someone in the Ministry of Industry? What was he planning?
Qian Rongsheng felt that if he could figure out what was going on, there was no way the emperor wouldn't be unaware of it, but it seemed like the emperor was still going to let it slide.

"Appoint Li Ziqin as the inspector general of nine provinces and inspect the borders in accordance with the emperor's orders." The emperor gave the final order.

The Inspector of Nine Provinces seems to have great power, but in fact he is just an official with a good appearance. If there is no trouble in the nine provinces, it will be fine. If there is trouble, he will be the first to bear the brunt.

Moreover, the nine border provinces are far away from the capital, and running around everywhere can even be considered a tough job.

Qian Rongsheng bowed and walked out.

Miss Li San was still waiting outside, and as soon as she saw Qian Rongsheng she immediately came over.

There was actually an information gap between her and Qian Rongsheng. The prefect of Jingzhao secretly reported that the aunt and nephew of the Li family had no idea that Li Ziqin outside had been exposed.

"Miss Li San, you can go back. His Majesty has already agreed to what Empress Li asked for." Qian Rongsheng said.

Miss Li San asked, "Eunuch, can my aunt be released from her confinement now? Can she return to her position as a noble concubine?"

As soon as these words came out, Qian Rongsheng looked at her, and she looked at Qian Rongsheng with clear and innocent eyes.

Qian Rongsheng had been in the imperial court for so many years, but this was the first time he felt difficult. What the hell was going on? Lady Li took out some unknown weapon, not to save Li Ziqin's life, but to free herself from the ban?

It was the first time that Miss Li San saw the chief eunuch in the imperial court with so many changes in expression on his face.

"Does your aunt want to request the ban to be lifted and restored?" Qian Rongsheng asked.

Miss Li nodded. Although her aunt was demoted to Zhaoyi, she was still the head of the palace, and her living conditions were not bad. But after being demoted to Meiren, she moved directly to Guanju Palace and was tormented by all kinds of people.

Having been demoted repeatedly, the Empress Dowager was unhappy, and she hadn't seen the Emperor for many days. Concubine Li was used to a life of luxury and could not get used to such a life. Ever since she learned that Niu Niu had left the palace, she felt that no one else could do the job, and she had to do it herself after the confinement was lifted.

She placed all her hopes on this old purse.

"Third Miss, after seeing the purse, His Majesty has promised to give the Li family other favors. If you want to change it, you should go and talk to His Majesty in person." Qian Rongsheng said.

Miss Li San was so frightened that she took a step back on the spot. She didn't have the ability to face the emperor directly.

But when I thought about messing up the job and being bullied by my aunt when I got home, it seemed just as unbearable.

"Eunuch, could you please ask His Majesty to go and see my aunt?" Miss Li San begged Qian Rongsheng.

Qian Rongsheng shook his head and said, "If your majesty wants to see her, he will go to see her when he sees the purse."

Qian Rongsheng had a vague feeling that if Li Ziqin's affair had not been discovered, the emperor might have gone to see him after seeing the purse. However, now that this incident had happened, although the emperor had forgiven Li Ziqin, he was afraid that he would not want to see him for the next few days.

Coincidentally, at this time, Nanny Sun also came.

"Please ask Steward Qian to pass on the message that Concubine Shun vomited again early in the morning. Although the imperial physician has diagnosed her as nothing serious, the Empress Dowager still wants Your Majesty to go and comfort her." Nanny Sun said in a matter-of-fact tone.

If Concubine Shun wanted to compete for favor herself, Qian Rongsheng might still hesitate, but when the Empress Dowager came forward, Qian Rongsheng only had time to nod to Miss Li San before turning back.

Not long after, the emperor's escort came out, and a group of people marched towards Shoukang Palace. The emperor did see Miss Li San waiting on the side of the road, but he did not stop.

In Shoukang Palace, the Queen Mother was still comforting the frightened Concubine Shun.

"Your Majesty is busy with government affairs. There is no need to disturb your peace because of a small matter like mine." Concubine Shun was fine. She was just suffering from routine morning sickness. She did not expect the Queen Mother to suddenly make a fuss about it.

The Queen Mother said: "Your baby is precious, and even the smallest thing is a big deal. Only when you are in a good mood can the baby in your belly be healthy and lively."

Although the Empress Dowager was using Concubine Shun as a pretext, she had arranged this incident since she received the news that Miss Li San was going to the imperial court to deliver something. She wanted the Emperor to remember that Concubine Li had instructed Concubine Liu to murder Concubine Shun with witchcraft.

As to whether the witchcraft incident was instigated by Concubine Li, it is not important. Concubine Li had done too many wrong things in the past, and it can be said that she had committed many murders. Even if she did not do it, the emperor would believe that she was capable of doing such a thing with her character.

The Empress Dowager was also very satisfied with Concubine Shun's attitude at this time. After all, as a concubine, it was her duty not to disturb the Emperor with the affairs of the harem.

The emperor hurried over, and the empress dowager was immediately satisfied. It seemed that Concubine Li's gift did not have much impact on the emperor this time.

"Emperor, look at this, Concubine Shun's face is so pale, it really makes me feel distressed." The Queen Mother pointed at Concubine Shun and said.