The Biography of Concubine Wen Xi in Qing Palace

Chapter 43 Extorting a Confession ([-])

"The concubines and concubines came here after hearing the screams of maids in Chengqian Palace in Yanxi Palace. Now the emperor is listening to the government at the imperial gate. Chengqian Palace and Yanxi Palace are separated by a wall. Far away, there are already a crowd of minions gathered outside the gate of Chengqian Palace. If there is any disturbance in the palace, and when the minions talk about it, it will be heard by the courtiers. How will the empress make the courtiers think about it? Your Majesty? If the harem is not peaceful, the front will be restless, and the Empress is causing trouble for herself."

The queen's expression froze, she narrowed her eyebrows and squinted at Wanyu, and said: "Concubine Xian's involvement in the incident has caused disasters to the dragon's heirs, and Yu Guozuo has a disadvantage. This palace is only performing the duties of the middle palace, and finding out the whole story of the disaster for the sage. And it's just How could the court lady be punished for the crime that Wangui said made the harem restless?"

"The concubine and concubines will naturally bow down to the empress's move. But does it really matter what the concubine thinks?" Wanyu pointed to Lianxin's red, swollen and bleeding finger, and asked, "There is such a stern scream from Chengqian Palace. , who can tell whether the voice belongs to the concubine Xian or the maid in her palace? All the servants on the corridor can see that your phoenix sedan chair is parked outside the gate of Chengqian Palace. Say it in a mysterious way. If you don't believe what the concubine said, you can send Aunt Qingyue to go out and have a look, there are probably a bunch of palace people waiting to watch the excitement at the door."

The queen winked at Qingyue, and Qingyue understood the meaning and quickly walked out of the gate of Chengqian Palace. After a while, she heard her voice outside the door: "Everyone is tired and lazy, what are you doing here, and you won't go away?" Carefully punish the empress."

Qingyue hurriedly returned to Chengqian Palace to answer the queen's words, there were indeed quite a few servants gathered outside the gate, commenting on what happened in the palace.

The queen was silent for a moment, then stood up waving Juanzi in her hand: "Then let Lian Xinfa be sent to the Punishment Department, and I will just stare at the criminal officer and interrogate her in person. I was thinking that she was entering the palace with Concubine Xian because of her high status." Somewhat, I will give you a little warning, and if she is willing to let go, that's all. If it falls into the hands of the criminal officers of the Punishment Department, she is so delicate and expensive, and she is afraid that her life will be ruined before she speaks. .”

She walked over Rongyue towards Wanyu with a face as calm as water, and smiled with a stretched brow: "Your Majesty Wan, is this palace's arrangement appropriate?"

Wan Lai made a blessing and said respectfully: "The empress is wise."

Seeing Lian Xin gasping for a few times and then fainting, Rong Yue walked to the Queen's body and grabbed the Queen's sleeves, her eyes were full of bloodshot eyes, and said Qi Qi: "Madam Queen, Lian Xin's look Her appearance is no longer worthy of punishment, my concubine begs you to be merciful and let her live."

Qingyue tore Rong Yue's arm, and removed her hand from the queen's sleeve: "How can a servant who is a rough envoy be so delicate, concubine Xian, I advise you to take care of your body in peace of mind. I don't know if the punishment will fall on my head in the next day."

During the dispute, a one-year-old nanny entered outside the Chengqian Palace, but the guard stepped forward to stop her, but the old nanny shouted back, and said in a solemn voice from afar, "Pass the order of the Empress Dowager".

A trace of panic flashed in the queen's eyes, and she hurriedly invited the nanny to enter.

"The Empress Dowager has passed on that the Empress Dowager will enter the Palace of Compassion and Ning to attend to the sick, and the Empress will leave immediately."

The empress didn't say much, and ordered Qingyue to happily welcome the nanny to leave according to the order. Then her face changed slightly, and she said cautiously: "The Palace of Compassion and Ning is far away, but the old ancestor is well informed." She was thoughtful and thoughtful. Seeing Concubine Hui's expression flickering, he immediately knew that she was the one who had the wind to the Empress Dowager.

She walked up to Concubine Hui, her eyes sharply caught her dodging eyes, and she said with a livid face: "Concubine Hui, you have grown a lot."

Concubine Hui lowered her eyebrows, and Nuo Nuo replied with the queen's praise.

Empress Emei raised her eyebrows, and with the support of Qingyue, she walked outside the palace, and confessed: "Kang Fushou, take him to the Punishment Department immediately. The emperor ordered the concubine to be banned, and the idlers and others should also go out."

Kang Fushou beat Qian'er and bowed in response. He waved his clean whip and ordered the guards to drag Lian Xin to the Punishment Department.

Rong Yue couldn't bear to step forward to stop her, but was pushed away by Kang Fushou, staggered and fell to the ground.Kang Fushou said in a deep voice with a half smile but not a smile: "Mrs. Xian, please don't lose your sense of propriety. The empress's imperial edict, the slave just obeys."

Seeing that the skin of Rong Yue's palm rubbed against the ground, Wan Yu hurriedly ran to her side and leaned over to help her up, held her palm in her palm, breathed lightly to relieve her pain.

"Wanna, I'm really scared." Seeing Wannao protecting her, Rong Yue felt terrified and grievance welled up in her heart, and the tears that had been in her eyes for a long time couldn't help but fall freely: "I didn't do that fact, But I don't know who is going to frame me." She tightly shook Wan Yu's hand and shook her head desperately: "The emperor will investigate clearly and believe me, right?"

Wan Yu saw tears in her eyes, frowned and looked at herself eager to get an affirmative reply from her own mouth.

But how could she know the emperor's disposition, now the only way to appease Rong Yue's emotions is to let her take care of herself.

The two exchanged a few words, and Kang Fushou, who was standing aside, said impatiently: "Your Majesty Wan, the empress's intention is to let you and Concubine Hui leave earlier, so don't make things difficult for your slaves."

"Stupid things." Concubine Hui has always been gentle, but seeing Rongyue pitiful at this moment, she couldn't help but feel angry at the aggressive servant: "The emperor's decree is that no one is allowed to visit Concubine Xian, and the empress is so aggressive in entering the palace to extract a confession. Did you get the emperor's oral order?"

"This"

Kang Fushou hesitated, and Concubine Hui said with the same disdainful expression: "Even if she didn't, she could be bigger than the emperor and act recklessly in Chengqian Palace? Now that the Empress Dowager learned about this, she immediately called the queen away to express her dissatisfaction." Surrounded by servants outside, gossip about the Forbidden City always goes with the wind, do you think the emperor doesn’t know? If the emperor came to see you standing on the boundary of Chengqian Palace after hearing the news, according to you, the emperor Will you punish us first, or deal with you, a disrespectful servant who defied the imperial decree first!?"

Although what Concubine Hui said was harsh, it was not unreasonable. Now that the queens are gone, Kang Fushou is still in the Chengqian Palace alone. If the next emperor really comes here, even if the queen wants to kill him in a rage, the queen will die. I dare not comment.

He paused for a moment, a greasy smile appeared on his plump face, and he ran away with the people in desperation.

Wan Lai and Hui Pin exchanged glances, and nodded to express their gratitude.

She embraced the trembling Rong Yue, sent her back to the palace, made the bed together with Concubine Hui, and helped her to sleep.

The mist outside the house has just dispersed, and the autumn colors are shining, just like a beautiful scroll, blooming in splendor at the beginning.

The newly offered asters next to Rongyue's couch are in full bloom, and the petals are pressed against the lake-blue silver gauze, making it even more clear and transparent.

It's just that the person lying on the couch has a sad face and is about to cry, which is extremely out of place.

Rong Yue's bright eyes were tightly closed, and from time to time tears flowed from the corners of her eyes and soaked on the soft pillow of roses. Concubine Hui kept trying to comfort her, telling her to look away and trust the emperor with ease.

Wei Wanyu was silent for a long time before whispering in her ear in a very slow and soft voice:
"Sister, don't worry, I will definitely rescue you from this predicament."

(End of this chapter)