imperial concubine

Chapter 207 New Doubts
Now the queen is already in a difficult situation.If Fang Yuanli were to rescue Su Wan from the undecided prison, it would undoubtedly damage the empress' prestige in the harem, but if he wanted to stop it, the current situation was really not good for the empress.

Hearing what the queen said, Fang Yuanli was taken aback for a moment, and then explained helplessly: "There is only one reason for deliberately doing this kind of thing, that is, there is a greater temptation waiting for her than not doing it. But now it seems that there is no such temptation." The presence."

The queen has now begun to speak forcefully.If these things are not signed as soon as possible, maybe the queen will regret it even more in the end, so that she will not reason with herself instead of messing around, which will be a bit troublesome.

Looking at the helpless smile on Fang Yuanli's face, the queen knew that she had gone too far, so she gave a soft oh, and continued to ask: "I see, Mr. Fang has other evidence to prove that this matter is not What did Su Wan do?"

Since Fang Yuanli took the initiative to come forward, then I will give him face.After all, in the future the crown prince will have to rely on Fang Yuanli's help in the court, and now it is not appropriate to offend someone like Fang Yuanli who is in charge of the court just because of this kind of thing.

Fang Yuanli knew that the empress was going to give in, so he said with a smile: "Empress, I didn't have any evidence at first, but when I was asked by the empress just now, I suddenly had a wonderful proof in my heart. It is enough to prove that the relationship with Su Wan at this time Nothing to do."

Of course, this evidence has nothing to do with the queen, it is just a step for the queen so that she can step down.Otherwise, the queen's face will not look good, and I will be a little sad in the future.

Sure enough, the queen's face became much better when she heard Fang Yuanli's words. She smiled and asked, "Since Aiqing has evidence, show it to me. Maybe I was really deceived by this servant." Already!"

Speaking of which, the queen gave Liu Banxia a hard look. If he hadn't insisted that it was Su Wan before, he wouldn't be so sure.Now that Fang Yuanli has found out the flaws in his confession, he still has to make himself lose all face.

Looking at the empress's face, Fang Yuanli said calmly: "Empress Empress, what I have in my hand is not physical evidence, but personal evidence. As long as we bring them here, we will be able to prove that the fourth concubine has nothing to do with this matter."

After listening to Fang Yuanli's words, the queen's spirit lifted.Now all the witnesses are in his hands, and Fang Yuanli has never been in contact with these witnesses. Could it be that he can see the intricate relationship between the characters based on these few confessions?

Thinking of this, the queen nodded and said, "I don't know which witness Fang Aiqing is looking for? I immediately asked the guards to bring that person over. They are all in the sky prison now."

Regarding the flowers in the fragrant garden, the queen is skeptical.I had interrogated him for several days, and every time I was coerced and lured, and tortured, if there were any other hidden secrets that I dug out, how could it be Fang Yuanli's turn?

Hearing the queen's words, Fang Yuanli smiled slightly, and then said: "The witnesses for this minister are not those in the prison, but some other witnesses. I also ask the empress to order that the rotating guards in the imperial garden that day Bring all the eunuchs and maids."

The queen was a little surprised when he heard Fang Yuanli's words. He could hear the meaning of Fang Yuanli's words. It was nothing more than wanting people from Yuhuayuan to be witnesses. What kind of witness is it?

The curious queen nodded, and then said: "Since it is what Ai Qing said, then the Palace will accept it." Saying this, she rushed to the guards outside the palace and said, "Bring all the eunuchs and maids on duty in the Royal Garden!"

The guard outside the door said yes, then turned and left.There was only dull breathing in the hall.Both the Queen and Yun Jingya were frowning and thinking, how could Fang Yuanli involve the Royal Garden, which had nothing to do with this matter at all?
After thinking about it for a while, the queen was still at a loss, so she couldn't help frowning and asked Fang Yuanli, "Ai Qing, how can this matter be related to the people in the imperial garden? How can it be related to Su Wan? "

These things are completely out of reach. Even with the queen's ability, she has not figured out what is the connection between the three.After all, the three are completely different levels of things.

Seeing the anxious look of the queen, Fang Yuanli smiled slightly, and then said: "Your Majesty, please allow me to hold you back for a while, and when those people come, I will definitely explain to you clearly, clearly." in vain."

The queen looked at Fang Yuanli and could only agree.If it were someone else, as soon as the queen opened her mouth, she would definitely know everything she wanted to say, but Fang Yuanli was lucky enough to betray her in front of her.He is the only one who has the courage in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty.

Not long after, all the eunuchs and maids of the imperial garden were brought over, and they knelt on the main hall in a dark place.After Fang Yuanli got the Queen's permission, he stepped forward and asked, "You are the rotating eunuch of the Imperial Garden? What's your name?"

What Fang Yuanli asked was a fat eunuch who was kneeling in front of him, taller than others. That eunuch had a chubby face and looked extremely cute.If it weren't for the fact that his face was covered with oil and sweat, he might have been cuter.

Hearing Fang Yuanli's question, the man trembled and said: "I have seen the Empress, Your Highness the Princess, and the Prime Minister. In the words of the Prime Minister, the younger one is named Lin Xuanfang, and she is the rotating eunuch of the Imperial Garden."

When the guards brought them over just now, Lin Xuanfang had already found out that it was the Empress, Princess Jingya and Prime Minister Fang who wanted to see her.Hearing this news, Lin Xuanfang almost fainted. What did she do wrong? She actually offended these three most noble figures in the court!It seemed that this time, his own life was in danger.

Looking at Lin Xuanfang, Fang Yuanli said slowly: "Don't be afraid, I just want to ask you a few questions. I want to ask you, how many times have you been to the Imperial Garden since the fourth concubine entered the palace?"

The imperial garden in the palace is for the harem concubines to play, and all the things are prepared by the eunuchs and maids of the imperial garden, so if Su Wan has really been to the imperial garden, then Lin Xuanfang must know about it.

Hearing Fang Yuanli's words, Lin Xuanfang was silent for a quarter of an hour before she said: "Master Prime Minister, the fourth prince and concubine have never been in the imperial garden. On the contrary, the fourth prince has visited the imperial garden a few times in the first six months."

Since entering the palace, the situation in the harem has become extremely delicate because of Su Wan's arrival.In order to protect herself wisely, Su Wan can only lock herself in the Yiliang Palace every day, and never go out unless someone invites her, let alone visit the Imperial Garden?

The queen perched on the first seat frowned when she heard Lin Xuanfang's words, and then said softly, "Lin Xuanfang, you have to think carefully, has the fourth concubine ever visited the Imperial Garden since she entered the palace?"

If Su Wan had never been to the Royal Garden, then Liu Banxia's statement that the two met in the rockery of the Royal Garden was naturally a lie.In other words, the queen did arrest the wrong person, and Su Wan had nothing to do with it.

Lin Xuanfang was terrified when she heard the queen's words, and quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed and said, "Young one, I thought about it carefully just now. The fourth concubine has indeed never been to the Imperial Garden since entering the palace. I also ask the empress to learn from her!"

During these years on duty in the Imperial Garden, Lin Xuanfang had developed a very good sense of smell. Although he didn't know what Fang Yuanli meant when he asked himself this question, he instinctively felt that this matter must be serious, so Just tell the truth.

Seeing Lin Xuanfang's insistence, the queen could only let him go, turned to look at Liu Banxia and said, "Well, you Liu Banxia, ​​you have such guts to complete your term! Don't you want your head?" Yet?"

Since what Lin Xuanfang said is true, what Liu Banxia said is naturally false.If it affects the whole body, Liu Banxia's words are false, so the queen's previous decisions are naturally wrong.It's no wonder that the queen became angry from embarrassment.

Hearing Lin Xuanfang's words, and hearing the empress' reprimand, Liu Banxia said loudly: "Empress, the sinner dare not lie to you. That day in the rockery in the imperial garden, the one who met the sinner must be the fourth prince concubine!"

At that time, although I didn't recognize that person as the fourth concubine, but judging from the decoration and embroidery of the palace dress on her body, it must be worn by the nobles in the palace. Then the Dongchuang incident happened and was caught. I know that it is the fourth concubine.

Lin Xuanfang on the side frowned, and then said decisively: "Impossible! If the fourth prince and concubine came to the Imperial Garden in person, I, as the rotating eunuch of the Imperial Garden, would not be ignorant of it. I think it's your father-in-law who misremembered."

Although Lin Xuanfang didn't know the consequences of telling a lie, but seeing Liu Banxia's miserable state, he could guess in his heart that he was pretty close.So after Liu Banxia finished speaking, he immediately refuted Liu Banxia's words.

The queen looked at the two of them, feeling a little embarrassed, and couldn't tell which of the two was telling lies.At this moment, Fang Yuanli asked leisurely: "Lin Xuanfang, could it be that the fourth concubine sneaked in in disguise?"

Although Fang Yuanli really wanted to rescue Su Wan from the prison, the first thing he had to do was to ensure that Su Wan was fine.That's why he took the initiative to ask Lin Xuanfang to prevent any loopholes from being exploited by others.

Hearing Fang Yuanli's words, Lin Xuanfang frowned and thought about it carefully, then said calmly: "Absolutely impossible. There are four gates in the imperial garden, and two people are sent to watch each gate. It is absolutely impossible for the concubine to slip in."

The maids at the gate of the imperial garden not only have the duty of guiding the concubines to visit, but also notify the eunuchs on duty in advance to prepare drinks and so on, so it is impossible for anyone to sneak into the imperial garden from outside.

Fang Yuanli nodded, then suddenly asked: "Liu Banxia, ​​how did you get into the imperial garden?"

Although Lin Xuanfang boasted that no one could sneak in, the person who slipped in that night was not only Su Wan, but also Liu Banxia. Although he couldn't ask Su Wan now, Liu Banxia was present.

(End of this chapter)