Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 266

royal palace.

As Consort Jiang was massaging the Empress Dowager's legs, Tan Hui walked in with light and hurried steps.

"Your Majesty, Consort Jin has returned to the palace. His Majesty sent Qingdong to escort her back."

The Empress Dowager, who was leaning against the small couch, opened her eyes and frowned. "The Emperor has really angered the Empress."

Otherwise, why would they be so open about it?

The Empress returned to the palace in a sorry state, while Consort Jin was carefully escorted by the Emperor's second-in-command. This was a blatant declaration to the outside world that he was on Consort Jin's side this time.

"Actually, it's no wonder His Majesty is so angry this time. I have just found out that the Empress was sent back to the palace yesterday because the chief eunuch Zhang Liquan, who serves the Empress, confessed that the Empress orchestrated the assassination of Consort Jin. He also revealed that the Empress used Consort Liang's unborn child to set a trap, using Consort Yi to poison Consort Jin and then frame Consort Wei. Afterwards, fearing that the matter would be exposed, she silenced Consort Yi. Furthermore, the Empress was responsible for Princess Wenxi's sudden illness caused by accidentally eating yam. The Empress also administered medicine to Consort Wei, who has been infertile for many years. And there are many other similar cases."

When Tan Hui recounted these events, the Empress Dowager's face first showed surprise, then turned to anger.

"She has committed so many wrongdoings! I was even thinking of speaking up for her before the Emperor, but now it seems she really needs to reflect on her actions."

The Empress Dowager ignored the scheming and infighting among the concubines, but the Empress did target the imperial heirs. Although she never actually killed any of them, she absolutely forbade anything involving them.

The Empress Dowager valued Zhao Xingjin's offspring, whether they were princes or princesses.

It was for this reason that the newborn sixth prince was taken away directly from Chen Shi's side, so that the child would not be burdened by his birth mother.

Consort Jiang frowned, thought for a moment, and then spoke.

"Putting everything else aside, Her Majesty the Empress put that disgraced official Wu Que in the camp and allowed him to move around freely. She even gave him a weapon. What if Wu Que wants to assassinate the Emperor? After all, in that man's heart, the Emperor is probably the one who took everything from him. This is playing with the Emperor's safety for the sake of vying for favor in the harem!"

The Empress Dowager looked at Consort Jiang and sighed, "You've noticed it too, but the Empress is blinded by jealousy and has forgotten this point, which is why the Emperor is so angry."

"The Empress's actions were extremely inappropriate. Fine, I don't want to get involved anymore. Let the Emperor do what he wants." The Empress Dowager closed her eyes slightly, her face showing disappointment.

The Empress was her personally chosen daughter-in-law, and the Empress Dowager did not want to see the current situation.

However, the Empress's current state is not necessarily her fault alone. Everyone in the harem, to varying degrees, has pushed her to her feet.

However, this time she disregarded the overall situation and arranged for someone to assassinate Xie Jiu, which was indeed a wrong move.

As a result, they were isolated and helpless.

Jingming Palace.

It's much more comfortable to live in a place you're familiar with.

As soon as she returned, Princess Wenxi rushed to the main hall to see her. Xie Jiu was afraid of frightening her, so she didn't let her see the wound, but the little girl was still very worried.

He gave many detailed instructions before leaving, still feeling uneasy.

“Our princess has grown up and is becoming more caring,” Qingfang said with a smile.

Xie Jiu's lips curled slightly, "Yes, all the pampering I've given this child in the past wasn't in vain; she is indeed a sensible child."

After speaking, he glanced outside and then asked in a low voice.

"When the Empress was sent back to the palace yesterday, did the Empress Dowager say anything?"

In the past, the Empress Dowager had shown some favoritism towards the Empress, which Xie Jiu could tell. "No," Chunrong replied, "It seems she doesn't intend to interfere."

Hearing this, Xie Jiu felt much relieved.

The only fear is that the Empress Dowager might not be able to see things clearly and might side with the Empress because she dislikes her, which would cause trouble again. Fortunately, compared to the safety of her children and grandchildren, the daughter-in-law who has done wrong is indeed not that important, especially since the Empress has done things that are detrimental to Zhao Xingjin and the imperial heirs.

"I'm going to take a nap. No one should bother me today. You've all been up all day, so go and rest," Xie Jiu instructed.

When you're injured, you always want to lie down and rest as much as possible.

The journey back was bumpy and tiring.

Chunrong and Qingfang responded and withdrew.

Xiefang Hall.

Chen Cainu had just taken a few sips of hot water when she heard people chattering in the courtyard outside, so she asked them a question.

"What are they talking about? Has something happened in the palace?"

Confined here, with Xin Baolin, who lived with her, now away accompanying the emperor outside the palace, and her postpartum period, she really couldn't hear anything about what was happening outside.

However, this time the turmoil is quite big, and it has also spread.

Coral served her water, her face evasive. "During your confinement period, you should avoid strenuous activity and rest more. They're just lazy gossiping."

"You're hiding something from me." Chen Cainu keenly sensed Shanhu's abnormality. "Tell me quickly. Even if I'm trapped here, I can't pretend to be deaf. Otherwise, how am I supposed to plan to get out sooner?"

Upon hearing this, Coral couldn't hold back any longer.

What's the point of making any plans now that you've lost your backer?

"The Empress was sent back to the palace yesterday and placed under house arrest in Weiyang Palace. Today, Consort Jin was also escorted back by the Emperor. According to reports, the Empress arranged for Consort Jin's ex-husband to enter the hunting camp to assassinate her. After the plan failed, the plot was exposed, and her associates were arrested and interrogated, revealing many other matters. That's why she is here now."

"Could it be that the Emperor intends to depose the Empress for Consort Jin's sake?!" Consort Chen's expression changed drastically.

She was willing to take the blame for the Empress so that the Empress would remember her for being sensible and would help her in the future. What would she do if the Empress fell from power?
At present, Chen Cai Nu is unaware that all of the Empress's past crimes, including making her take the blame, have been exposed, so she is extremely worried.

Furthermore, even if Zhao Xingjin knew that Chen Cainu was innocent and had not harmed Wei Jieyu, who would speak up for Chen Cainu now?
If no one mentions it, Zhao Xingjin might forget about it, and she will continue to be confined to her quarters and left out in the cold.

Coral was taken aback. "Deposing the empress? That shouldn't be necessary. Deposing the empress is a big deal. Besides, even if the empress has made mistakes, she doesn't deserve this. Her family has made contributions, she is the emperor's first wife, and she has two princesses by her side."

These words temporarily brought Chen Cainu back to her senses.

Yes, not quite.

But if she is simply confined to her quarters and cannot come out, then there is not much difference between deposing her and not deposing her.

"Forget it, I'm barely able to protect myself right now, and neither of us can leave this Xiefang Palace. Let's wait and see how things go." Chen Cainu's eyes were thoughtful. "When Xin Baolin returns, perhaps I'll have a solution."

The two lived together in Xiefang Palace. Xin Baolin was simple-minded and easily deceived, so perhaps she could help her get out.

At the very least, I can do something else for her.