jdhmnovel Chapter 203 Dong Chuang
Chapter 203 Dong Chuang
Over the years, he had eaten the medicinal food sent by Yan Wan more than a hundred times. From the first bite, the emperor could tell that the bird's nest came from Yongshou Palace.
He looked at Yan Wan, with a mixture of unknown emotions in his heart.
He knew that he had been treating Yongqi coldly these days because of Concubine Yu. Although Yongqi was a smart child, he was just a teenager after all. Being caught between his parents, he must be very panicked.
Was Concubine Ling doing this to help Yongqi?
Or he has other intentions.
The emperor was so suspicious of Concubine Yu that he even looked at Yan Wan with a bit of scrutiny.
"Although Concubine Hai has committed many evil deeds, she did them all for her own selfish desires and has nothing to do with the Fifth Prince. The Fifth Prince is not only her child, but also the Emperor's son. I am not foolish enough to take my anger out on a child..."
Hearing this, the emperor sneered at Hai Lan even more.
Concubine Ling knew that adults' affairs should not involve children, but she was so vicious and attacked the royal heirs many times.
He even did not hesitate to use Yongqi and the Queen.
How can such a person be worthy of being a mother?
The gentle and pleasant voice still rings in my ears.
"Besides..."
"The Emperor loves the Fifth Prince the most. Is this the way he treated Hai Guiren for the Fifth Prince's sake? I cannot bear to see this incident weaken the father-son bond between the Emperor and the Fifth Prince..."
Yanwan spoke softly, and after she finished speaking, her clear eyes met the emperor's cloudy eyes.
She spoke without reservation, expressing everything that was in her mind, looking calm.
Judging from what she said, she loves Yongqi so much that she helps him for her own sake.
These words pleased the emperor. His frown relaxed quietly and the corners of his mouth rose in pleasure.
Which emperor would not be moved when he saw his concubines love him so much that they offered a helping hand to the son of his enemy who had once framed him?
Originally, the palace was always chilly in late autumn, but the emperor only felt warmth in his heart. He smiled and took Yanwan's slender white hand, with a hint of emotion in his eyes.
"Fortunately, you have always been by my side. You have always helped me to soothe my sorrows over the years. Without you, my harem would have been a mess... When I first met you in the Imperial Garden, keeping you by my side was the best thing I have ever done..."
It had been more than ten years since they first met in the Imperial Garden, but the emperor still remembered clearly how charming she was standing under the trumpet creeper.
Such a delicate girl has now grown into a bright, generous and versatile favorite concubine under his guidance.
"After so many years, I still dare not forget. If it weren't for the emperor's rescue, I would have been gone from this palace long ago. In the future, I will definitely accompany the emperor and repay his grace with a token of gratitude..."
Yan Wan said this with a smile on her face, but she used the action of handing the fruit to unnoticeably break free from the emperor's hand.
Having seen his indifference so often, Yan Wan felt disgusted.
Looking at that old face, it was not easy to suppress the disgust and say these words with a smile.
The emperor was about to respond when Yu Hu came in leisurely.
As soon as he saw her, the emperor remembered what he had told her a few days ago.
His face immediately darkened.
The Queen really should learn from Concubine Ling. Not only should she take good care of him, she should also behave herself and not cause him trouble all the time.
For so many years, there has not been a moment of peace.
"Noble Concubine Ling, I have something important to attend to. Please go back first. I will go to Yongshou Palace for dinner later..."
Seeing the emperor's expression change so quickly, I think it has something to do with the person in Yikun Palace.
The purpose of coming here has been achieved. Yan Wan was too lazy to stay any longer and responded very obediently: "Then I will go back early to prepare. Your Majesty, please take care of yourself and don't get too tired..."
After the emperor nodded in agreement, Yanwan walked out of the hall. Before leaving, she did not forget to look at Jinzhong who was waiting beside her to wash his eyes.
Jinzhong's mind was completely glued to Yanwan. When he noticed her gaze, he winked at her playfully without leaving any trace, then turned around and went back in to serve the emperor.
Yan Wan was amused by his appearance and left the Yangxin Palace in a triumphant mood.
With Jinzhong's guidance, Yu Hu quickly found out the whole story of how the Queen sent the things to Prince Yan's mansion.
"How's the investigation going on for the thing I asked you to investigate a few days ago?"
The emperor sighed when he thought of the queen.
From Li Yu to Hai Guiren, she was involved in every one of these things, but she always managed to get out of it safely.
Even if the blame is entirely borne by others, the queen may not be completely innocent.
"I have some clues. I have been investigating and found that the Empress asked the Imperial Guard Ling Yunche to send the things out of the palace. Xiao Dezi said that he saw the guard Ling Yunche talking to Rong Pei, who was beside the Empress, on the night of the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month last year. It is exactly what the nanny beside the Thirteenth Prince said. The next day, someone notified her to pick up the things..."
After Yu Hu finished speaking, Jin Zhong handed over his testimony: "Those maids couldn't bear it, so they told everything when they saw others being tortured in the Ministry of Punishment. Over the years, the Empress has asked the guard Ling Yunche to escort her several times..."
Jinzhong suppressed his excitement and continued, "It's just... Ling Yunche is the second-class guard in front of the emperor. He only obeys the emperor's orders. I dare not act on my own, so I didn't torture him..."
Ling Yunche?
Oh, I remember him. He was the one who rescued the queen from the fire and arranged a marriage for him personally. He also met the queen, who was then Concubine Xian, in the cold palace.
Come to think of it, the queen is in the palace, and the only ones who can do this for her are the ordinary guards who enter and leave the palace.
The emperor did not find it strange. The queen had done a favor to the guard, but it was just an ordinary little thing, so it was reasonable for him to help her.
But the matter cannot end here.
Otherwise, where would he, an emperor, put his face?
The emperor did not think much about the relationship between the queen and Ling Yunche, because although the queen was confused, she was entangled in those trivial matters of love.
Because these things had been going on for a long time, the emperor naturally thought that she was only concerned about him.
Although Ling Yunche was a second-class guard, he was not very outstanding in his daily life. The emperor never paid attention to him, which allowed him to escape this disaster.
"Imprison him to the Ministry of Punishment, and when he has confessed everything, drive him out of the Imperial Court and send him somewhere else."
The emperor said lightly, and decided Ling Yunche's fate.
"Yes, I will do it right away."
When Jinzhong heard this, he couldn't hide the smile on his face. After walking out of the Yangxin Palace, he couldn't wait to look for Ling Yunche.
He was very proud and walked up to Ling Yunche. After seeing his dead look, he turned serious.
Seeing Jinzhong walking towards him with high spirits, Ling Yunche was confused and asked first, "Eunuch Jinzhong, does the emperor have any instructions?"
"Yes, the Emperor has something he wants you to solve. Guard Ling, the Emperor wants you to go to the Ministry of Punishment. Let's go."
Ministry of Punishment?
Ling Yunche felt something was wrong the moment he heard it.
Why did the emperor suddenly want to drag him into the Ministry of Punishment?