Shocking Harem Road: The Legend of Concubine Yi

Chapter 167 Black Under the Light 2
The situation at that moment has been lingering in her mind these days.

"I'm curious, though," he said, and she looked up at him to hear what he had to say next.

"Why did Wuchen give you the antidote? And why do you trust him so much? Are you not afraid that what he gave you is poison?" he asked.

Yes, she didn't quite understand either.That night Wuchen said that the pill was the only one he had and asked her to take it in an emergency.But how could she believe him?
Thinking of Wuchen, an ominous premonition welled up in her heart.

Escaping the catastrophe by himself will be known by the organization sooner or later.And the organization will be very clear that the antidote to heart-chasing bone poison is secret, and it is impossible for the imperial physician to prepare it.She is alive and well, it must be that she has obtained the antidote long ago.So, who gave the antidote?If the investigation continues, Wuchen will be found sooner or later.In this way, wouldn't Wuchen be in danger?
Although I don't have a good impression of Wuchen now, but after all, he used to be very concerned about her, and he also took good care of Ziqing.If Wuchen had an accident because of her——

No, Wu Chen has been in the organization for so many years, so it shouldn't be easy for accidents to happen.

Why, why did her throat get congested when she thought of Wuchen?Could it be those things in the past?

Ming Xuanyu didn't say anything more, but he could read her worried expression.

Looking at the newborn babies, they are still surrounded by endless happiness.

The Empress Dowager returned to the Palace of Compassion and Ning, and said to Hong Shanggong: "Since the emperor already knows about those things, let's find a way to get him to do it quickly!"

"Yes, the slaves will arrange it now!" Hong Shanggong said.

"Chengqian Palace, keep an eye on it!" The Empress Dowager emphasized again.

Concubine Zhen Gui of Chengqian Palace was also preparing for the birth of her child, and Ming Xuanyu sent Zhang De to inquire about her condition every day.However, because the emperor was obsessed with Concubine Yi's affairs, even though Concubine Yi's life and death were uncertain, Concubine Zhen was still extremely displeased.

Somehow, Princess Antai found out that Xinyi was still alive and gave birth to the eldest son of the emperor safely.In addition, the news that Eunuch Nian was imprisoned by the Ministry of Internal Affairs also reached Princess Antai.

For Princess Antai, what she once thought was the most unlikely thing to happen did happen secretly.However, just for these, Ming Xuanyu did not have enough solid evidence to connect her with the leader of that mysterious organization.While Ming Xuanyu was waiting for an in-depth investigation, something happened to Concubine Zhen Gui of Chengqian Palace.

On the night of the second day of October, shouts of "catch the assassin" came from Chengqian Palace, and the entire harem fell into unrest again.

But that night, Concubine Zhen went to bed early, she slept so deeply that even the maids on duty in the bedroom were fast asleep.This night, a strange thing happened, Yuying, the personal maid of Concubine Zhen, got up at night, because she was worried about her sleep, even though she was not on duty, she still went in to see.It doesn't matter, she smelled that the smell in the hall was different from usual, she rushed in, just in time to see a black shadow beside the imperial concubine's bed, Yuying shouted, the shadow panicked, dropped the dagger in her hand, and snatched the window and flee.Yuying ran to the bed, only to find that Concubine Zhen Gui was safe and sound, just asleep.

The assassin was finally caught by the imperial army, but when he was caught, the assassin was already dead.

Ming Xuanyu was shocked and sent someone to investigate the matter thoroughly.After three or four days of investigation, it was discovered that the assassin was related to Princess Antai's mansion.And it was this incident that truly shattered Princess Antai's dream!

The two cases were investigated together. Ming Xuanyu ordered Princess Antai to be arrested and interrogated her personally. Who knew——

This is the first time Ming Xuanyu came to Qianqing Palace after Xinyi's accident.

The interrogation didn't go anywhere else, but it was in the East Nuan Pavilion of Qianqing Palace.Princess Antai could also guess his intentions. He did this obviously because of their previous relationship.However, she is now accused of killing his two concubines and two children. Under such circumstances, will he still believe her explanation?
Ming Xuanyu walked back and forth in front of her with slow steps, but she could only see his boots and the corner of his dangling robe.

"Meier, what kind of organization is that? Why did you send someone to monitor me?" he asked.

From his voice, she heard confusion and disappointment.

"Brother Yu, I really don't know anything, I really don't know!" She knelt on the ground and begged with tears.

Ming Xuanyu glanced at her, sighed, and said: "Mei'er, you and I grew up together and experienced those difficult days together. I have always trusted you! Even now, I still trust you." Believe in you!"

An Tai raised her head suddenly, and met his deep and dark eyes. Her eyes were blurred with tears. Even so, she knew that the person in her eyes was no longer the brother Yu who took her to play around!
Facing such a person, Antai really had to think about his own countermeasures!

She lowered her head and wiped away her tears.

Princess Antai was called to Qianqing Palace by Ming Xuanyu to interrogate her about killing two concubines.

She had known for a long time that it would not be easy for the emperor to use the so-called evidence to punish her. In this case, the situation may still be in her favour!
Zhuang Xinyi's matter was done by Nian Gonggong, so she can push it away.As for Concubine Zhen——

Thinking of this, Princess Antai fell in front of him, Ming Xuanyu, with a calm tone.

"Your Majesty, I don't know about Concubine Yi's poisoning. As for Nianfu, he has had some contact with me over the years, and I have asked him to do some things, but he is not completely obeying my orders." An Tai said.

"Don't you know what organization that is?" Ming Xuanyu asked.

Antai didn't answer, Ming Xuanyu went on to say: "Meier, I'm asking you this today to give you a chance, you'd better tell the truth!"

Say what?What does he know?
While thinking about it, An Tai said, "Your Majesty, actually, I know that such an organization exists. In these years, in order to wipe out Yang Dezhang's party, many of the people I have employed are from that organization." She raised her head and looked up at him in front of her. He was staring at her with his arms folded and his back leaning against the case.

Although the two grew up together, they thought they knew each other very well, but only today did they realize that they had changed a long time ago.The same calm expression also concealed each other's true thoughts.

"Why did you send someone to watch me?" he asked.

"Your Majesty, I really don't know about this! Please look into it!" An Tai said.

Ming Xuanyu heard the meaning of Antai's words very clearly. Some of her people belong to that organization, but she doesn't know what that organization does.Xinyi was poisoned, and she didn't even know it.

Antai is completely avoiding his guilt!
"What about the assassination of Yu Nan? Don't you know?" He couldn't help feeling a little sullen.

An Tai replied very calmly: "I did this for you, Brother Yu!"

If someone else heard this, I'm afraid they would laugh like crazy!There are such shameless people in the world, who are full of stolen goods, and still argue so strongly!

However, Ming Xuanyu will not draw conclusions so easily.

"Yu Nan is about to give birth, if you do this, you will die twice. Oh, why did you ask you to kill your own flesh and blood?" He asked without changing his expression.

"I remember that day, when Meier went to Yongning Palace to visit Concubine Yi, Brother Yu, you said that Concubine Yi is as close as a sister, so I naturally treat her well. You and I grew up together, Brother Yu, your feelings for Concubine Yi How could Mei'er not know? Now, Concubine Yi gave birth to the eldest son of the emperor, Meier is very clear about what this means. But, seeing that the concubine is about to give birth, what if she also gave birth to the prince?" Antai was very calm, every word was spoken without any confusion.

However, Ming Xuanyu just listened without interrupting.

"Maybe I'm thinking too much. In the future, there will definitely be a battle for the crown prince between Concubine Zhen and Concubine Yi. At that time, brother Yu, can you still follow your own will and support Concubine Yi like this? Foreign relatives intervene in politics, no Is it one of the things you dislike the most?" What An Tai said was well-founded, and he was completely on the standpoint of Ming Xuanyu.

"So, what you did was for Zhen and Concubine Yi?" he asked.

"Brother Yu, Meier has done something wrong, but if Meier doesn't do this and cause future troubles, how can we deal with it?" An Tai kowtowed, "I dare not ask for forgiveness from Brother Yu for the crime of Meier! It was I who killed the noble concubine, but I have never hurt younger sister Yifei!"

Ming Xuanyu originally wanted her to tell about the organization, but she only said that she was deceived and framed.As for Concubine Zhen, since An Tai wanted to shirk the murder of Xinyi, why did he so readily undertake the murder of Yu Nan?

Suddenly, a possibility flashed in Ming Xuanyu's mind.

Could it be that the killing of Yu Nan was done intentionally by Antai in order to escape the crime of poisoning Xinyi?Only this possibility could explain the whole absurdity.

Antai she can grasp my most concerned issues, and she also knows what to do to make me forgive her!

Ming Xuanyu was silent in thought, looking at Princess Antai who was kneeling on the ground.

The lesser of two evils!In order to save her life, Antai would take the risk.She knew that by doing so, I would deprive her of the right to participate in politics.Could it be that she has other countermeasures?
At this moment, Ming Xuanyu began to speculate about his cousin for the first time in his life, she was so strange, so unfathomable!

There was silence in the room, save for the crackling of charcoal crackling in the brazier.

Princess Antai's forehead was stuck on the cold floor tiles. This was the first time in her life that she had knelt in front of him for so long. The distinction between monarch and minister is such a reality!
It should be possible to put Princess Antai in jail based on the evidence I have now.However, Ming Xuanyu knew very well that doing that would be useless.Because Princess Antai is not Yang Dezhang, and there are many her supporters inside and outside the court, if it is not a heinous crime, it is difficult to drive her out of the court completely.As for Princess Antai, she must have been certain of this, so she selectively admitted her guilt.

In such a situation, instead of letting Antai be wary, it's better to use the plan!
Ming Xuanyu thought about this, and said: "Nianfu has already confessed that you are the leader of that organization. I will definitely investigate this matter to the end. Meier, think about what you have not said. But, you send someone Murdering the imperial concubine and the emperor's heir, I can't let him go lightly!"

Princess Antai breathed a sigh of relief when she heard what he said, and she couldn't help smiling, because she lowered her head, so she wasn't worried that Ming Xuanyu would know.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!" An Tai kowtowed.

"From today onwards, you don't have to go to court anymore, go home and think about the past! Without my will, you are not allowed to leave the Princess Mansion!" Ming Xuanyu said.

So, punishment is not something on the table.An Tai knew that it was Ming Xuanyu who gave her a glimmer of life.Because, one day, she will still be able to return to the imperial court, to Zichen Palace!
Then, she will find a way to return to the court and regain all that she has lost.

And before that, she didn't completely lose Ming Xuanyu's trust!For her, no one is important in this world, and it doesn't matter if anyone doubts her, as long as Ming Xuanyu trusts her!Now, although there is a problem with this trust, she is confident that she can make up for the rift in the relationship between the two.An Tai knew that as a politician, he could only get everything if he gained the trust of the emperor.Therefore, now, the Empress Dowager doesn't believe her, and Concubine Yi doesn't believe her, but the emperor still retains his trust in her, which is enough for her to come back!
(End of this chapter)