Emperor concubine and phoenix

Chapter 429 Anecdotal Rumors
There was silence in the hall.

The slender body knelt and stood silently like a stone sculpture, his gaze was slightly lowered, fixed on the leg of the long table not far in front of him, and he did not respond for a long time.

He didn't know what to say.

Deny it?
However, he was indeed the one who killed the person, he would not dare to do it or not, besides, since the emperor was able to suppress all the clues for him, he already knew the inside story clearly, denying it is nothing but deceiving himself.

Justify?
There must always be a logical reason for murder.

How should he explain this?
Jun Lingfan closed his eyes, and said in a calm tone, "My brother didn't intend to persecute the emperor, and I didn't intend to take the throne, but the sudden death of the crown prince was indeed my fault. Please forgive me, brother."

Jun Lingxiao remained calm: "You should understand what I mean."

What he wants is a reason, not a loss.

If you want to send him off, you don't have to cover up for him, wouldn't it be easier to hand it over to the Xuanyin Palace?

Jun Lingfan lowered his eyes.

He did understand what Brother Huang meant, and he also knew that he should give an explanation, but there were some things he couldn't say, and some things he could only keep in his heart.

If you say it, it will be beyond redemption.

"Brother Huang is tolerant, Ling Fan has betrayed the trust of Brother Huang."

Jun Lingxiao's eyes fell on him silently, and the temperature in his voice dropped sharply: "So, you don't intend to explain?"

Jun Lingfan drooped his eyes, still saying the same words: "Brother Emperor please forgive me."

Lost?

Jun Lingxiao's eyes darkened slightly, and he stared at him for a long time without saying a word, his tone was indifferent and cold: "In that case, I won't force you. When you think you can speak, tell me when."

After a pause, "I'm not merciful, although I'm suppressing this matter for you for Uncle Ji's sake, but as the eldest son of the emperor, I have the qualifications to discipline you if you call me emperor brother." .”

"Yes." Jun Lingfan's voice was low, but it was a gesture of submission, "Brother Huang's teachings, Ling Fan dare not not listen."

Jun Lingxiao's eyes were heavy, and the color in his eyes was as deep as the sea.

She stared at him silently for a long time, then turned and left.

……

Nan Si, who returned to the palace, quickly ordered someone to find out everything that happened to Gu Yan in the past two years.

If you count Jun Lingfan, there are four companions for the prince, namely Gu Congqi, the son of Xiang Gu, Yu Zheng, the son of the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Lin Tingyue, the son of Taifu Lin, and the brother who has always been close to the emperor. Jun Lingfan.

Among them, Gu Congqi has a calm temperament and reliable handling of affairs, which is most in line with Jun Lingxiao's wishes, so the two often discuss matters together. When Nan Si was young, he followed the eldest brother Huang to Gu Xiang's mansion by chance, met Gu Yan, and the two became married. friends.

Family, love, friendship.

There is often no reason at all. Apart from the family relationship maintained by blood, the love between men and women and the friendship between friends are often only based on sight.

When you meet at first glance, it may be a lifetime thing.

Just like Nan Si is to Ye Junling, and it is like Nan Si is to Gu Yan.

"Miss Gu and Mr. Lu are relatives in Chengli, the first month of last year, and they just celebrated their 15th birthday."

"For more than a year, Mr. Lu has shown great love and caring towards Miss Gu, and the two of them have a very good relationship. When they attended the banquets held by some official sons, Mr. Lu's love for the young lady was obvious to all, which made many women in the imperial capital envious. "

"However, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship between Mrs. Lu and Ms. Gu is average, neither good nor bad."

Nan Si said, "How do you say it?"

The palace man who reported the report replied: "Mrs. Lu is not dissatisfied with Miss Gu as her daughter-in-law, but ever since Miss Gu entered the Lu family, Mrs. Lu has always wanted Mr. Lu to accept her niece from her natal family, but Mr. Lu has never agreed. .”

"Mrs. Lu also mentioned this matter in front of Ms. Gu, but Ms. Gu chose to respect her husband's attitude and never let go. This made Ms. Lu feel dissatisfied. After a long time, there was a grudge in her heart."

Ye Junling frowned: "So, Lu Chong is still a responsible man."

Nan Si smirked: "Are you responsible?"

Ye Junling was embarrassed, and quickly changed his words: "Before today, he was indeed a responsible man."

Nan Si declined to comment.

The palace man continued: "That Bai girl's temperament is indeed weak. Ever since her biological mother passed away and Master Bai married Xu Xian, it has been rumored outside that this Bai girl is not in good health, and she stays in the inner house all day long and sees no visitors. It's for recuperation, but many people outside have rumored that Mrs. Bai, the second wife, treated Miss Bai harshly."

"After Mrs. Bai gave birth to a son, she didn't want to see her stepdaughter anymore, she ignored her condition—"

"Wait." Nan Si interrupted her without haste, "These are all rumors?"

The palace man nodded.

Nan Si hummed and ordered her to back down.

The secret guard who went out of the palace to investigate the truth entered the hall, knelt down on one knee, and began to report the real news: "It's true that Miss Bai is weak, and her illness is false. Mrs. Bai has an upright temperament and is not good at scheming. She has never abused this daughter. Yiyi is good at disguising, is good at using her weak appearance to win sympathy, and let the rumors ferment outside, and has never clarified."

"Master Bai is not very clear about the affairs in the house. She started to feel unwell in April, and her condition worsened in May. Bai Yiyi began to attend to the illness on the morning of May 27, for three consecutive days, and then fell ill."

"When Mrs. Lu learned about this, she ordered Young Master Lu to go back to the White Mansion to visit with her. When Mrs. Bai was dying on the sixth day of June, he asked Mrs. Lu to take care of his daughter, and said bluntly that Bai Yiyi liked Lu Chong, and he would not marry him in this life. .”

The investigation by the hidden guard was different from what the palace man reported.

Not only the gap between rumors and facts, but also the tone of expression. The secret guard only relayed the truth based on the results of the investigation, without any subjective thoughts and opinions at all.

After dismissing the hidden guards, Nan Si leaned against the railing, her tone indifferent and lazy: "As expected."

What is weak and unable to take care of itself?
How can there be so many weak and unable to take care of themselves in this world?

If you are really weak and can only linger on the sick bed, why do you have the energy to plan to be a concubine and destroy other people's marriage?

"What is Si'er going to do?"

Nan Si's brows were light: "Since Gu Yan doesn't want me to intervene, I should respect her opinion. Besides, as she said, even her parents have no right to interfere with Lu Chong's taking a concubine."

Feelings are a matter between husband and wife. If you know how warm and cold you are, who else can understand it for her?
Ye Junling was about to say something when hurried footsteps came from outside the gazebo. The maid bowed her knees and said respectfully, "Princess Qi, Your Majesty the Empress wants you to go to Yonghua Palace for dinner."

meal?

Nan Si raised her eyes to look at the sky, the glaring scorching sun had already reached the center of her head, she reached out her hand to cover her eyes: "Aside from my mother, who else is in Yonghua Palace?"

"The four royal wives are all here."

Nan Si raised her eyebrows: "They have nothing to do, are they so free?"

(End of this chapter)