The Six Palaces of Favorites: The Black-bellied Emperor's Cold Concubine

Chapter 654 Who is plotting who? (6)
Qingchen asked persistently: "Empress, even if the boat capsized was an accident, what about the boats on the shore? Why did they all sink during the rescue? Could it be an accident?"

The queen was obviously very dissatisfied with her question, and continued to say angrily: "Those wooden boats on the shore have been left unused for a long time, and no one has repaired them. Many of the wood on the bottom of the boats have rotted. How can they stand up to go up so quickly?" There are so many people, don't they sink halfway because they can't bear the weight? I know that Concubine Chen and Concubine Li have always been at odds, but you can think of people's hearts so unbearably, are you too suspicious? Concubine Li is fine, you We should be grateful for her, instead of slandering her by holding on to this matter!"

Qingchen sneered silently, thinking that Concubine Li's thoughts were getting more and more meticulous, and things were done so seamlessly, there was no trace of suspiciousness, let alone any clues to her.No wonder she dared to provoke herself at this time, it turned out that she was sure that others could do nothing about her.

Qingchen regretted her recklessness at this moment, she was indeed too impulsive just now, so that she could not advance or retreat in such an embarrassing situation.Even though he knew that things were not as the queen said, he still had no power to fight back.I put too much thought on He Shuyi, thinking that as long as He Shuyi can see Li Concubine's intentions, she will win this round, but I didn't expect that Li Concubine would not hesitate to be humiliated personally, She is really ruthless enough to pull her into the water.

Suppressing the tone in his heart, Qingchen said softly: "Empress, the concubine did not slander anyone. If the boat is rotten and overwhelmed, then the one that Concubine Li was on was left on the boat. Could it be that it is also rotten?" Is it the ship that is rotten, or her heart is rotten? Everyone knows, and the emperor may not believe this statement. The reason why the concubine slapped her was because she cursed and Shuyi, and the concubine was angry. That's all. Whether the empress believes it or not, in short, all the concubines have said, and now they are kneeling in front of the imperial study and begging the emperor to forgive them. No matter what the emperor decides, the concubines have no complaints."

The queen nodded with a calm face, "Okay, very good, since that's the case, then you just wait to hear how the emperor will send you off." The queen turned around angrily and went to the imperial study room. How could she have caught such an opportunity so easily? Let her go easily?

The queen entered the imperial study room with her front foot, and Concubine Ning rushed over, and when she passed by her, she suddenly stopped and turned back with a smile: "Is the younger sister of Concubine Chen at odds with Concubine Li recently, or do you want to try this palace?" How much ability can save you? The person who fell into the water was He Shuyi. She was in a very peaceful mood. Why are you so angry? But I also believe that you have always been calm and measured in doing things. If you were not angry It's extremely serious, and I wouldn't do such a foolish thing, my palace will inevitably offend the empress again."

Qingchen said lightly: "Then thank you, Concubine Ning."

He said so in his mouth, but he didn't appreciate it in his heart.In fact, even if Concubine Ning doesn't come, how can the emperor reprimand her? Would he abolish her concubine position? Obviously not. After experiencing it, Qingchen didn't care much at all.Even if the emperor is angry, he is her husband, her Qin Zishuo. He has never been really angry with her since he was a child, and he has never been willing to slap her. He will definitely protect her.

Concubine Ning came here at this time, perhaps because she wanted to help her, but more because she knew that the emperor did not intend to punish her. If she helped her to say a few words at this time, even if the emperor did not say anything, the emperor would not say anything. She must be happy, because Concubine Ning has figured out what the emperor is thinking and has come to please Sacred Heart.

In the imperial study room, Xiao Jun was having a headache and was wondering how to deal with the queen. Seeing Concubine Ning coming in, she didn't know what she was doing here at this time, so she asked, "Why does Concubine Ning want to see me?"

Concubine Ning greeted the Empress first, and then slowly said: "The concubine heard that the emperor is going to go spring hunting in a few days, I don't know if the emperor will be the same this year as in previous years, whether there will be any increase or decrease in response to needs. , or... If you want to bring a younger sister with you, the concubine should come over and ask in advance, so as to prepare it for the emperor."

The empress obviously didn't believe the purpose of Concubine Ning's visit, so she looked at Concubine Ning with more serious eyes, and heard the emperor hesitate and said: "For the time being, just prepare according to the usual practice of previous years. If I think of adding or subtracting What, someone will tell you later."

Spring hunting is a man's business, and it is rare to bring concubines there. If the emperor intends to take someone with him, it must be a very honorable thing, but obviously it is not suitable for Xiao Jun to say that he will take Qingchen there at this time.

Concubine Ning replied gently: "Yes, the concubine will make preparations according to the usual practice."

After finishing speaking, seeing that Concubine Ning had no intention of retreating, the queen snorted and asked, "Does Concubine Ning have other things to do? If not, then step back first. The palace and the emperor have other things to do." Discuss."

Concubine Ning said in an unhurried and gentle voice: "The concubine has nothing else to do, but I just heard that He Shuyi fell into the water, and the concubine went to visit her. Seeing her like that, the concubine really couldn't bear it. Feeling very uncomfortable, I wish I could send all those servants who are not good enough to serve to the Department of Punishment to punish them, to see how they dare to be so careless in their work. At least there is nothing wrong with Shuyi, just a little frightened. It would be bad if there was any misunderstanding between the sisters."

The emperor said coldly: "You have hit the point. Concubine Chen is usually close to He Shuyi. Seeing her like that just now, she probably felt very distressed. In desperation, she actually hit Concubine Li." Slap, that's why the Empress came here, she feels that Concubine Li has been wronged, and I want to blame Concubine Chen for rectifying the palace rules, and Concubine Ning is in charge of the Six Palaces, so naturally I should ask your opinion, what do you think about this?"

Concubine Ning seemed to be submissive and said: "The concubine does not dare to presume, I want to ask the empress first, I don't know how the empress wants to deal with the concubine Chen's sister?"

The queen said with a little anger: "The palace has palace rules, and concubine Chen and concubine Li are both concubines. It is really inappropriate to fight like this. If everyone is not severely punished and warned, from now on, if the high-ranking concubines treat those high-ranking concubines in private How should the concubine be punished if she is a low-ranking concubine? Why should I convince the public? The palace rules strictly prohibit concubines from using lynching at will, and even expressly stipulates that no slaps in the face are allowed even if they are punished. Concubine Chen's behavior this time is indeed a bit too much. The concubine means to be demoted to show punishment, I wonder what the emperor thinks?"

Xiao Jun hesitated and refused to speak, just now hearing Concubine Ning's tone, it seemed that there was something in her words, so it might as well let her say a few more words, then looked at Concubine Ning with a questioning gaze.

(End of this chapter)