The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 166 Royal Secrets
If Yinzhen had only been angry when he heard that the servant wanted to hurt Nian Shilan, now when he heard Yunli's words, Yinzhen wanted to tear him into pieces!

But Yinzhen was the emperor, a benevolent monarch who had just ascended the throne, so he naturally could not kill people at will. He looked at Yunli with cold eyes.

"Seventeen, don't talk nonsense. When did you see something, or when did you hear something?"

Nian Shilan thought, oh no, how am I going to explain to myself that I eavesdropped on Concubine Shu’s affair?

Yunli has already spoken.

"On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival family banquet, I felt bored and sneaked out. I didn't want to be followed by a servant, so I squatted by the wall and fought crickets. Suddenly, I heard this servant talking to a woman. After listening to a few words, I realized that the woman must be my brother's concubine. It sounded like they had been in contact for a long time, and they were childhood sweethearts!"

When Nian Shilan heard this, she looked at Yunli in surprise. She didn't expect that this kid who was less than ten years old could make up a plausible story about what happened that night by himself.

The children just love to play, so they just think the palace banquet is boring.

Yunli bowed to Nian Shilan and said.

"What I'm going to say next will surely scare Sister Lan. I hope Sister Lan can keep calm."

Nian Shilan frowned and asked.

"Did Seventeen hear something he shouldn't have heard?"

In fact, Nian Shilan knew exactly what Yunli would say next.

Sure enough, Yunli pointed at He Xufeng and said to Yinzhen.

"I heard that this dog slave was conspiring with that woman to kill Sister Lan or Lady Fu! In short, one of them must be eliminated to clear the way for that woman! I have never known that a woman could be so cruel in my life!"

He Xufeng had lost all thoughts and collapsed like mud.

Before meeting Concubine Shu that night, he looked around and there was indeed no one there. He didn't know where this little prince came from.

Yinzhen's face was clouded with gloom. He stared at He Xufeng, then slowly turned to Nian Shilan.

"Don't be afraid, Shilan. With me here, no one can hurt you."

Ulanara opened her mouth but said nothing.

No matter who is finally exposed, it will be beneficial to oneself and not harmful.

Nian Shilan was so shocked that she covered her mouth and fell to her knees.

"I beg Your Majesty to make the decision! I know today that this servant has bad intentions, but the person behind him is the key! I just thought about it and I really don't know which sister I offended to bring about such a fatal disaster!"

As she spoke, two lines of tears shed, but Nian Shilan did not lower her head. Instead, she looked up at Yinzhen with red eyes and tears in her eyes, making her look much more lovable than usual.

The sight of a usually cold and arrogant woman becoming gentle instantly softened Yinzhen's heart. He sighed, stood up, and extended his hand to Nian Shilan.

"Get up. I will not forgive this slave and the people behind him."

Nian Shilan stretched out her hand and stood up with the help of Yinzhen, while her other hand was still wiping the tears that were about to flow.

Yinzhen turned to Yunli, and then looked at the many people in the tent. The servants lowered their heads and dared not make a sound.

The servants dared neither go out nor listen to such royal secrets, which was truly tormenting.

"Seventeenth brother, do you know what you mean by what you said today?"

Yunli stood up straight, with a calmness that did not match his age.

"Of course I know."

"Tell me, you heard that this servant had an affair with the concubine, how did you know for sure?"

Nian Shilan quietly stood behind Yinzhen, and Yunli understood her look.

"I heard this servant talking about our friendship for so many years, and that he entered the palace just for that woman. I also heard him call that woman Suyan. My brother, please make the decision yourself."

After Yunli finished speaking, he clasped his hands and stepped back. Yinzhen's hands, which were placed behind his back, were clenched into fists.

"Su Peisheng, go and call Concubine Shu. I have something to ask her!"

Su Peisheng bowed and responded with "Yes", then ran to the tent of the lower-ranking concubines to invite Concubine Shu.

"Your servant greets Concubine Shu. The emperor said that you are requested to go to the main tent." Concubine Shu looked at the sky and it was already getting dark.

"Do you know why the Emperor summoned me?"

Su Peisheng was very polite.

"The emperor only said that he would invite you. Please go quickly."

Shu Guiren originally wanted to dress up, as she thought the emperor wanted to see her, so she had to dress up carefully. However, Su Peisheng urged her to do so, so Shu Guiren just changed her clothes and followed him to the main tent.

Shu Guiren followed Su Peisheng to the outside of the main tent. She was still wondering why Su Peisheng brought her inside without informing her. When the curtain was lifted, her heart instantly sank.

This was a situation she had not expected.

The Emperor, Empress, Concubine Hua, and the Seventeenth Prince were all present, as well as their respective personal servants.

The most important thing is that she saw He Xufeng who was controlled by the guards at a glance.

When He Xufeng saw Concubine Shu walk in, his eyes lit up for a moment, then dimmed again.

I am such a loser. I have implicated Suyan. In this situation now, I can’t even die if I want to. I just hope Suyan won’t admit it.

Nian Shilan looked at Shu Guiren pretending to be calm and sneered in her heart. She looked like this now, but she didn't expect to face this scene when she ordered He Xufeng to get rid of Nian Shilan or Fu Guiren a few days ago.

"I pay my respects to His Majesty, may His Majesty live long and long. I pay my respects to His Majesty the Empress, may Her Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand years. I pay my respects to His Majesty the Concubine, may His Majesty be blessed with good fortune."

Yinzhen looked at Concubine Shu who was kneeling in front of him, and recalled how she had been obedient and docile in the past.

"Mrs. Shu, do you recognize this servant on the ground?"

Concubine Shu looked at He Xufeng blankly and shook her head.

"Your Majesty, I don't know it."

He Xufeng lowered his head and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, his Su Yan was smart enough.

Yinzhen chose a comfortable position to sit down and raised his chin. Dalek immediately lifted He Xufeng's head up.

"Do you recognize the woman in front of me?"

He Xufeng shook his head and wanted to lower his head again. Wang Liushiwu on the ground had his mouth blocked by cloth. He struggled and made a whimpering sound.

He Xufeng suddenly turned around and glared at him fiercely. Wang Liushiwu was frightened by He Xufeng's eyes and stopped struggling.

Yinzhen looked at He Xufeng with an inquiring look.

"I'll give you another chance. Do you recognize her?"

He Xufeng still shook his head firmly.

"I don't know this young master."

"Then tell me, who is Su Yan you are talking about?"

Yinzhen leaned forward and stared at He Xufeng.

He Xufeng had calmed down by now. Since neither Shu Guiren nor he admitted to knowing each other, he thought he could get away with it as long as he made up a story.

"Your Majesty, I don't know any Su Yan. I cannot admit what the Seventeenth Prince accused me of today. I am guilty of this based on my voice alone. I am truly innocent!"

Yunli clenched his fists.

"Are you saying that I wronged you? Or are you saying that the emperor wronged you? Since you don't admit that it was you who was at the Mid-Autumn family dinner that day, is it possible that you were wronged in what happened today as well?"

Yunli suddenly knelt down and said to Yinzhen.

"I beg my royal brother to look carefully! The voice I heard that day must have been from this servant! This servant has a strong voice, different from other servants. There is no way I heard it wrong!"

An absurd thought suddenly popped up in Yinzhen's mind: Is this servant in front of him really a eunuch?

(End of this chapter)