Lin Baoer hasn't gone anywhere in the past few days. He leisurely strolls around the Changqing Hall every day, eats and drinks, and teases Xiaoqing from time to time, which is very relaxing.

But outside Changqing Palace, it was not so peaceful.

I don't know when, rumors about Concubine Li began to circulate in the harem, claiming that Concubine Li was the daughter of Shen Qiantang, a rebellious minister and traitor. After changing her appearance, she lurked around the emperor, hoping to seek opportunities to murder the emperor and harm the foundation of our country.

The rumor was so serious that it spread to the court. Many important ministers whispered about it, and some were brave enough to ask the emperor to investigate Li Fei's identity, but the emperor rejected them one by one.

But even if the emperor wanted to protect Concubine Li, he could not withstand all kinds of evidence being presented to the public.

Because at the same time, Lin Zhiyu and the others also dug up Li Fei’s life experience. She had no parents who died young at all, and her life experience became a mystery. She entered Mingyanfang after making a deal with the madam, that’s why she entered. Become a courtesan who sells her skills but not her body.

As for the deed of sale, there must be something fishy about it, but when the emperor redeemed her body, the deed of sale was destroyed directly, and there was no chance of further investigation.

In this way, Li Fei became the center of rumors, and gossip continued.

Then, when things were at their peak, another rumor came out.

There is a mark on the chest of the daughter who is said to be the rebellious minister and the traitor, and it can be seen just by looking.

……

[This Concubine Yun really knows how to seize the opportunity. 】

In Changqing Palace, Lin Baoer was feeding Xiaoqing grapes while listening to the news brought back by Qinglian.

"Isn't it the ministers who said they wanted to check the body of the imperial concubine?" Lin Baoer pursed her lips and teased Xiao Qing.

You know, in ancient times, if you dared to ask the emperor's concubines to strip for inspection, if they met a good-tempered concubine, they would find a reason to reduce your official position; if they met a bad-tempered concubine, they would find a reason to cut off your head, and by the way Kill your whole family.

Even though those ministers were eager for the country, they did not dare to joke about their future with their families, so even if they heard this rumor, they would not take the initiative to ask for a physical examination.

After all, no one can bear the emperor's wrath if it is found out.

Qinglian smiled and nodded, "The Empress mentioned it."

"Queen?" Lin Baoer was a little surprised.

She thought it would be other concubines.

Killing with a borrowed knife. Killing with a borrowed knife. No smart person would choose to risk his own life. She guessed that Concubine Yun would not take the initiative to come forward, but she did not expect that the queen would also be involved. It was really surprising.

Shouldn't the queen be of the same mind as the emperor at this time?

"Because the commotion was too big, it is said that the queen begged the emperor to investigate. Firstly, it can silence the mouths of the former ministers. Secondly, it can make these rumors self-defeating." Qinglian said.

Lin Baoer nodded.

That makes sense then.

On the surface, it was for the sake of the relationship between the emperor and his ministers, but secretly, he gave a strong push, forcing the emperor to do this, otherwise he would not be able to stop everyone from talking.

[Then what good show can we see next? 】

Lin Baoer was looking forward to it.

I wonder if the emperor can still treat it as calmly as he does now after seeing the mark on Shen Ruyu's chest.

It's just the disguised Lin Ruqian who they haven't copied yet, otherwise Lin Baoer will definitely add another climax to this farce.

On the other side, Wanyan Palace. All the maids knelt on the ground together, not daring to look up at the bright yellow figure with a gloomy face. They were all trembling for fear of getting into trouble.

"Your Majesty, do you really want me to prove my identity?"

Shen Ruyu knelt on the ground, looking at the emperor with red eyes. Her face was stubborn, her eyelashes were trembling, her hands were clenched, and she was biting her lips as if she had been greatly wronged. Her weak body was trembling slightly, so pitiful.

The emperor's heavy gaze fell on her. He looked at her silently for a long time. He turned away and lowered his tone. "The pure will self-purify. My beloved concubine should know this truth. Only by proving it with facts can these rumors be stopped."

Shen Ruyu said nothing, kowtowed to the emperor, and followed the nuns in the palace into the palace.

The emperor looked at all this and sighed.

The eunuch in charge next to him said very sensibly: "Your Majesty, please don't be sad about this. You are doing this for the sake of the noble concubine. Concubine Li will understand."

The emperor pursed his lips, his eyes dark and unclear.

Only he himself knew that his heart was actually beginning to waver.

When he saw Shen Ruyu at that time, he felt that she looked familiar at first glance. It was only later that he learned that she had some connections with the former Prime Minister Shen Qiantang. She was the daughter of Shen Qiantang's cousin's distant relative and had been cut off from the Shen family since she was a child. After getting in touch, the family lived in the remote Qishan Town. No one in the family had ever been to Beijing, so when the Prime Minister's Office ransacked their home, their family was safe and sound.

Later, the whole family encountered famine and encountered bullies while fleeing the famine. The whole family died miserably and starved to death. Only she was left holding on to her breath and entered the capital by chance.

Then, in order to get a bite of food, she was sold to Mingyanfang by Yazi. The old madam thought she was beautiful, so she stayed. She also succeeded in becoming the oiran with her singing voice.

When he knew all this, he had already been deeply fascinated by her. It was not that he had not sent someone to find out the truth. What was found out was indeed what she said. He no longer had any scruples and planned not to pursue the matter. He even took the initiative Conceal it for her.

Unexpectedly, there is no airtight wall in the world, but people still discovered these secrets.

About half an hour later, Grandma walked out of the palace and said, "To report back to Your Majesty, there are no birthmarks or scars on the Queen's chest."

The emperor's eyes lit up.

Without saying anything, he walked straight in.

Under the dim light, Shen Ruyu stood behind the screen, his slender shoulders shaking, and low sobs could be heard in the air.

When she turned around, the emperor saw her crying face, which made him feel distressed.

"Ali." The emperor hugged her gently and comforted her gently, "It's okay. It's all over."

Seeing him coming, Shen Ruyu sobbed louder and buried herself in his arms, crying until she was out of breath.

"Your Majesty, you should...should know about my concubine...you should know best whether there are any traces on my body...wuwu..."

The emperor touched her head distressedly, picked up the coat for her and put it on her body, his eyes full of pity, "Yes, I know best."

Night after night, how could he not know if there was a mark on her body?

only……

"It's just that if you want to shut up the mouths of those ministers, only in this way will they believe you and not doubt your identity."

Shen Ruyu's heart trembled, and she looked up at him with tearful eyes, her voice hesitant, "Identity? What identity?"

The emperor carried her to the bedside and sat down, sighing softly, "Do you really think you can hide it from me?"


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