bookcurios Chapter 912: Found the maid who gossiped in front of the princess
Chapter 912: Found the maid who gossiped in front of the princess
"Poor princess, her mother was killed at such a young age. It's really heartbreaking."
"Alas, the eldest princess is still so young, and the Queen Mother is so old. The Royal Concubine Chen is so favored, what will she do in the future?"
"There's a folk saying that goes, if there's a stepmother, there's a stepfather. The eldest princess will probably be in a similar situation in the future. It's really pitiful."
"Empress Xuan just gave birth to the Sixth Prince. Isn't she afraid that retribution will come to the Sixth Prince if she helps him do evil?"
"..."
The rumor spread like the wind in the palace.
When Zhu'er heard this, she was so angry that she was fuming!
She stood in front of Xuanpin's bed, her chest heaving, and said angrily: "... Madam, you are still in confinement after childbirth. You clearly did nothing, why did those people spread the rumor that you are an unforgivable villain?"
"Noble Lady Liu has obviously committed many evil things and brought this upon herself. How did it become like you and Noble Consort Chen conspired to plot against her?"
"You are the victim, but in their mouths, you become the bad guy..."
Xuanpin was also very angry, with a hint of coldness in her eyes.
But now she has grown a lot compared to before.
Looking at the angry Zhu'er, Concubine Xuan said coldly: "Do you really think those palace maids and eunuchs are so bold as to make up stories about me and Concubine Chen? Even Your Majesty was described by them as a tyrant who doted on Concubine Chen and ignored his own flesh and blood."
"Especially not long ago, Empress Xue Fei dealt with a group of palace servants who were gossiping in the palace. Are they tired of living? How dare they do it again?"
Zhu Er was stunned for a moment, then she reacted: "My Lady, are you saying that this is not just an ordinary rumor, but someone deliberately spread it in the palace in order to deal with you and Lady Chen Guifei, or even to create misunderstandings between you?"
Xuanpin nodded and said, "Not bad!"
"Now that my sister, Concubine Chen, and I both have princes, I'm afraid we have become thorns in the eyes and flesh of countless people."
"It's not like I can stay out of this by not provoking them."
At this time, the palace servants came from the door and saluted respectfully: "Your servant/servant pays respect to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen, may Her Majesty be blessed with good fortune and health!"
Shen Zhinian strode in from outside.
When Concubine Xuan's eyes fell on her, the coldness in her eyes quickly faded away, and she put on a big smile: "Sister Concubine Chen, why did you come here suddenly?"
"Come and see you."
Shen Zhinian sat down next to Xuanpin. Seeing that she looked ruddy and in good spirits, he felt relieved and asked in a gentle voice, "How have you and the Sixth Prince been these days?"
Xuanpin nodded: "Thank you for your concern, Sister Concubine Chen, everything is fine with us."
"It is also thanks to Nanny Lin, who not only took care of me and gave birth safely, but also had great experience in taking care of women during the confinement period!"
The most important thing is that Nanny Lin is the wet nurse of Concubine Chen’s sister. Unlike the people hired by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, who knows whether their backgrounds are clean or not.
The two of them talked for a few more words, and Shen Zhinian got to the point: "...I heard the conversation between you and Zhu'er just now. I also think that someone deliberately spread rumors about this matter."
Xuanpin bit her lip, with a strong anger in her eyes: "Sister Chen Guifei, what is going on? Who is stirring up trouble?"
Shen Zhinian recounted what happened in the Cining Palace yesterday, and then said: "...It is obvious that the person who spread the rumors is the same person who told the princess about Liu's death."
"I have already ordered Xiao Mingzi to investigate where the rumor came from!"
At the end, Shen Zhinian's tone was tinged with a chill!
She disdains to attack young children, and naturally looks down on people who take advantage of children.
Especially since the other party wanted to use an ignorant child to deal with her, Shen Zhinian could not tolerate this!
Not long after, Xiao Mingzi came over and bowed respectfully to Shen Zhinian and Xuanpin: "Your servant greets the queen! You greet the queen Xuanpin!"
Shen Zhinian waved his hand, motioning him to stand up, and asked coldly: "How is it? Did you find out the results of the investigation?"
Xiao Mingzi lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, after you sent Madam Xiao to deal with this matter, the rumors in the palace have been quickly quelled."
"After much investigation, I discovered that the rumor first came from near the Yikun Palace..."
Hearing this, Concubine Xuan frowned fiercely: "It's the Yikun Palace again!"
"Sister Noble Concubine Chen, during your last enthronement ceremony, the imperial seal suddenly broke into pieces, and there were many unpleasant noises in the palace. It was the people from Yikun Palace who were stirring up trouble."
“It’s them again this time!”
"Princess Wang or Concubine Chun, they are really restless!"
Shen Zhinian narrowed his eyes dangerously.
After the incident with the eldest princess yesterday, Wangpin and Chun Guiren were within her suspicion. Today's rumors were actually related to Yikun Palace.
Is it because they really did this?
Or did the real mastermind do this and then put the blame on Yikun Palace in an attempt to make her investigate in the wrong direction?
At this time, a palace maid came in and announced, "Your Highness, the Imperial Court wants to see you."
Shen Zhinian immediately said: "Let him in."
"Yes!"
The one who came was Xiao Huizi.
He bowed respectfully to Shen Zhinian and Concubine Xuan before saying, "… Concubine Chen, His Majesty asks you to go to the Yangxin Palace immediately."
Seeing that the person coming was Xiao Huizi, Shen Zhinian knew what was going on, because he always brought good news.
She looked at Xiao Huizi and asked, "Did His Majesty tell me why you sent me there?"
Xiao Huizi bent down and said with a smile: "Replying to Concubine Chen, it was Eunuch Su who found the palace maid who gossiped in front of the eldest princess."
"Oh?"
Shen Zhinian was a little surprised: "So fast?"
Nangong Xuanyu gave Su Quanye a total of two days, and this was only the first day.
Moreover, she was solely responsible for yesterday's banquet, and no one knew better than Shen Zhinian how many palace servants came and went in the Imperial Garden.
Everyone may have spoken to the eldest princess and may be a suspect.
Su Quanye actually found the person so quickly?
Somehow, Shen Zhinian always had a strange feeling in his heart...
Xiao Huizi didn't notice the expression on her face, and continued to laugh and said, "Otherwise, why is it that no one except Eunuch Su can be qualified for the position of Chief of the Ministry of Punishment?"
Shen Zhinian didn't say what she felt was wrong. She turned around and looked at Concubine Xuan, and said softly, "Then I'll go over first."
Xuanpin bowed slightly: "Farewell, Sister Guifei Chen!"
She also wanted to know who wanted to harm her and her sister Concubine Chen this time!
After leaving the side hall and walking out of Zhongcui Palace, Shen Zhinian sat on the sedan chair and went all the way to the Yangxin Palace.
On the way, she asked casually, "Do you know where that maid works?"