jdhmnovel Chapter 213 Meeting the Saint
Chapter 213 Meeting the Saint
"Your Majesty, why don't we just capture Xiao Yanzi and bring him to see the Emperor?"
Baoli was a little confused.
They went to great lengths to hide the person and then release him, but ended up having to go to great lengths to send him to Jingren Palace.
"The Empress is the head of the Imperial Palace and is the most appropriate person to handle this matter. If we report it directly to the Emperor, we would be overstepping our authority and would probably incur resentment."
"The Emperor and the Empress Dowager both attach great importance to rules, so it is better to be cautious in everything."
When An Lingrong ordered the arrest of Xiao Yanzi, she also thought of taking him directly to the Yangxin Palace.
But after thinking about it carefully, I found that this was absolutely impossible.
If she really rashly sent the person to the emperor, she would definitely offend the three most powerful people in the palace.
What's worse is that the Queen might turn her attention away from Zhen Huan.
She still remembered the last incident with the imperial concubine's dress.
An Lingrong would naturally not let go of the opportunity to set obstacles for the Queen without leaving any trace.
"My Lady, I am short-sighted. Please punish me."
Baoli knelt on the ground and apologized for his short-sightedness.
She only wanted to get some quick pleasure, but she didn't expect there were so many twists and turns involved.
An Lingrong personally helped Baoli up and gently patted her shoulder to comfort her.
"Baoli, there is a copy of the Tao Te Ching in my study. Take it and study it."
"If there's anything you don't understand, just write it down and I'll explain it to you myself."
People's ideas will naturally be different because they are in different positions.
Baoli has no bad intentions, but after her promotion, she has become a little out of touch with reality.
An Lingrong noticed all her subtle changes and took this opportunity to criticize her.
"You, Baoque, Baoge, and Xiaolinzi are all the most capable people around me. If you have any questions in the future, you can always ask me for advice."
There is no doubt about Baoli's loyalty, but An Lingrong knows that she doesn't have much time left with her.
Palace maids would leave the palace when they reached the age of 25, and Baoli obviously had her own plans.
An Lingrong wanted her to learn more skills, so she gave her a set of inferior writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone.
"Your Majesty is so generous. I thank you for your reward."
Baoli, who was not punished as expected, kowtowed to his master respectfully.
Baoli did not hide anything when she returned, and took Baoque and Baoge to study the scriptures together.
After An Lingrong learned about this, she gave him two sets of writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone.
Late at night, when everyone was asleep, there was a "bang bang bang" sound coming from the gate of Jingren Palace.
Soon after, the main hall was brightly lit.
A dusty eunuch entered the hall, dropped to his knees with a plop, and cried, "Your servant, Sui Yuxuan Xiaoyanzi, pays homage to Her Majesty the Empress. I have important intelligence to report."
Xiao Yanzi, who was full of resentment, selectively recounted his experiences in Suiyuxuan, mainly describing the oppression and orders he received from those in power.
He still had a trace of rationality in him and omitted the fact that he was caught, and made a panicked promise.
"Your Majesty, everything I said is true. Please save me."
"Don't be afraid, Xiao Yanzi. I will handle this impartially."
The kind queen winked at Jianqiu.
In less than half a minute, Jianqiu quickly wrote a testimony and asked Xiao Yanzi to sign it.
"Jiang Fuhai, arrange for Xiao Yanzi to go down and rest, and prepare some cakes and tea for him."
When the master and servant's eyes met, Jiang Fuhai nodded in understanding.
"Jianqiu, how much truth do you think Xiaoyanzi said?"
The Queen asked, tapping the table lightly.
"Your Majesty, I feel that although Xiao Yanzi has concealed something, she has spoken the key point."
"Xiao Yanzi's testimony fully demonstrates that Empress Wan of Suiyuxuan is not as kind and innocent as everyone believes."
"The ceremony of conferring the title of consort is about to take place. This servant believes that Xiao Yanzi's appearance is a perfect opportunity."
The emperor favors Zhen Huan because she bears some resemblance to Queen Chun Yuan.
If the emperor could see through the outer appearance and see the inner nature, it would be unknown whether Zhen Huan could successfully become Concubine Wan.
"But I really don't want Concubine Hua to get away with it like this."
The fact that Concubine Hua was pregnant made her feel very depressed.
Once this matter is reported to the emperor, it will surely arouse his sympathy for Concubine Hua.
"Your Majesty, with the Empress Dowager watching over us, Concubine Hua won't be able to cause any major trouble."
"The most urgent matter is to deal with Concubine Wan, who is pregnant and favored by the Emperor."
Jianqiu handled all the news coming back from outside Jingren Palace. She knew very well that she could not let Zhen Huan become the second Chun Yuan.
The Empress was deeply affected by the early death of Prince Honghui and could no longer endure any other stimulation.
She would never let Zhen Huan, the shadow of Queen Chunyuan, harm the Empress.
"Jianqiu, please let me think about it."
Yixiu felt that it would be most appropriate for Concubine Hua to report this matter, but doing so would make her, the Empress Dowager, appear extremely incompetent and unable to control the situation in the harem.
The next morning, when Jianqiu saw the bloodstained confession on the dressing table, she knew the Empress' decision.
"Jianqiu, Xiaoyanzi from Suiyuxuan has come to Jingren Palace with his last breath seeking help. We must quickly bring him before the Emperor."
Su Peisheng looked at the eunuch hanging on the shelf, his life or death unknown, and hurried into the house to report.
"Your Majesty, the Empress said she has something important to discuss with you."
"I watched as the palace servants carried a young eunuch covered in wounds and followed behind."
"Let her in."
The emperor closed the open memorial in annoyance.
After Su Peisheng accidentally saw the words "Zhen Yuandao kneels", he lowered his head and went out to ask for help.
The emperor promoted Zhen Yuandao to the rank of Left Censor of the Inspectorate, but this man was ungrateful and submitted a memorial to the emperor almost every day to advise him.
Seeing his master's growing anger, he had a hunch that the Zhen family might be in big trouble.
The emperor had a grudge against Concubine Wan, and it was not easy for him to lose his temper with the pregnant Concubine Wan, so Zhen Yuandao had to take the blame.
In any case, Su Peisheng did not sympathize with the father and daughter who made his master angry.
He respectfully welcomed the queen in and stood guard at the door waiting for instructions.
The emperor and empress had important matters to discuss, so it was better for him, a servant, not to show up.
A quarter of an hour later, the queen came out of the hall with a solemn face, and Jianqiu rewarded Su Peisheng with a bulging purse.
Su Peisheng refused in vain and had to accept it with a bitter face.
The fatter the purse the queen gives, the angrier the master is.
He stuffed the purse into his sleeve, felt sorry for his old friend for a few breaths, and walked into the Yangxin Palace with heavy steps.
The emperor, who was dealing with memorials, heard the noise and gave orders in a deep voice.
"Su Peisheng, Concubine Hua is pregnant. Please pick some nourishing foods from my inner storehouse and send them to her."