RPAGF Chapter 179 Another incident
Chapter 179 Another incident
"Sister, you're still laughing..." Shen Zhiyao rolled her eyes at Lu Wanyi speechlessly: "Look at her like that, it's really unbearable to look at..."
Although she was complaining, she was still happy in her heart. Lu Wanyi was no longer gloomy, and she was very cheerful and no longer tense, and could make jokes.
Shen Zhiyao likes to transform others subtly and feels a sense of accomplishment.
"Okay, don't be angry, it's not worth it for her!" Lu Wanyi laughed: "She is so devoted to you, doesn't it just prove that you are so charming!"
"Thank you so much! I don't want this kind of blessing!" Shen Zhiyao pouted.
"Seriously, no matter how favored Lady Hu is, she still wouldn't dare to provoke you at will, unless she is blind..." Lu Wanyi said seriously.
"Hmph, she'd better wipe her eyes clean to avoid dirtying my hands!" Shen Zhiyao said with a smile.
Shen Zhiyao waited for several days, but instead of the "blind" Hu Cairen, she got another blind...
In the past few days, the emperor did not come to Cuiweixuan, but went to Concubine Zhang and Concubine Zheng respectively, which was a bit abnormal.
The next morning, Shen Zhiyao was getting dressed when the people in Cuiweixuan started whispering in her ears again.
"Master, the emperor hasn't come again, but is he angry with you? Is it related to the things we collected last time?" Qiuyue asked with a frown, a little worried.
"I have been asking around recently, but I haven't heard of any major events happening in the previous dynasty. The emperor has also gone somewhere else..." Chu An was also very uneasy.
Shen Zhiyao smiled sweetly: "Don't worry about it, there may be some reason, but it is definitely not related to the things that Prince Rui sent."
"Why is that?" Qiuyue couldn't help but ask.
"You... I'm not in the emperor's brain, so how would I know?" Shen Zhiyao was speechless.
"Let's stop thinking about it. Look at the master. Does he look worried at all?" Zhe Ni advised with a smile.
Although Zhe Ni came to Cuiweixuan halfway, he understood Shen Zhiyao better and was also the one who was trained as a priority.
"That's right. No matter what happens, the master has a way to resolve it. We just need to wait patiently." Qiuyue smiled with relief.
"You guys stay calm. The emperor is a man after all, and his preferences are always changeable. As long as my position does not decrease and my treatment does not reduce, don't panic." Shen Zhiyao smiled and shook her head.
Everyone smiled and nodded, then went about their business.
After Shen Zhiyao had packed up, she took Qiuyue to Fengyi Palace to pay her respects.
As soon as she entered the front hall, she felt the atmosphere was solemn. Concubine Zhao and Concubine Hu frequently cast strange looks at her.
Is something going to happen? Shen Zhiyao felt something was wrong, so she prepared herself mentally.
Sure enough, after the greetings were over, the queen waved her hand and said, "There is something to discuss today. Concubines above the ninth rank can stay. The rest of you, go back first."
Everyone started talking about it.
"Don't say anything you shouldn't say. If I hear it, I will punish you severely." The queen said in a stern voice.
Everyone stopped talking and those who had nothing to do with the conversation left in disgrace.
After a while, a eunuch sang: "The Emperor has arrived."
The queen then stood up again and led the concubines to pay their respects.
"Stand up." Bo Muxi's voice was unusually cold.
He glared at the queen, then glared at Shen Zhiyao, and then sat on the throne.
"Something happened today that really upset me." Bo Muxi paused for a moment before continuing, "First, Shen Xun and Gu Ruiguang went to a brothel together and got drunk and made trouble. They even went to the government office, which really brought shame to the royal family."
Shen Zhiyao was shocked when she heard this. Shen Xun was her elder brother, and Gu Ruiguang was the queen's younger brother. Now, both she and the queen were implicated. How could this not be embarrassing?
She glanced at the queen, who gave her a look of confusion in return.
"There is another thing, which is even more serious than this!" Bo Muxi took a sip of tea, suppressed his anger, and said, "The imperial guards of Dadu recently intercepted some letters, among which there were letters from Shen Xun and General Gong Chengyuanhua of Jinfeng State, and some of them contained treasonous remarks!"
Shen Xun is not only Shen Li's eldest son, but also a third-rank lieutenant commander of the Metropolitan City Cavalry. What an important position!
Shen Zhiyao quickly recalled Shen Xun's character in her mind and felt that there was something fishy going on.
"Your Majesty, now that things have come to this, I just want to know, is there any reliable evidence in this matter?" Shen Zhiyao was calm. After kneeling on the ground to salute, she looked into Bo Muxi's eyes and asked.
Shen Zhiyao was angry. No wonder he didn't come to Cuiweixuan in the past few days. She was afraid that he was on guard against her in advance!
"Why do you ask this, my beloved concubine?" Bo Muxi asked with a sly smile.
Shen Zhiyao straightened her back and said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "If there is real evidence, I am the relative of the guilty minister and should be punished jointly. If it is a false accusation, I will risk everything and ask the emperor to return the Shen family and clear my name!"
Shen Zhiyao had already made up her mind. Shen Xun had been taught strictly since childhood, so there was no reason for him to easily commit treason. At most, even if his visit to the brothel was confirmed, it would not be a big deal.
Although she believed in her family, she also maintained a proper attitude. She was first and foremost a concubine of the Emperor of Zhao, and only then a member of the Shen family.
No matter when, she should stand on the side of the emperor, and she expressed her position based on this principle.
"Jin Shuyi's words are very righteous. If it is really true, you will not be qualified to be one of the nine concubines!" Although Concubine Zhao no longer targets her in the past few days, it does not mean that the hatred is gone. How can she let go of such a good opportunity now?
"After all, it's a crime that hasn't been verified yet. Concubine Zhao should stop talking like that for now." Concubine Wanxian spoke to mediate.
Concubine Zhao curled her lips and was about to turn around and confront Concubine Wan, but the Queen spoke.
"Empress Zhao, you are even more powerful than the emperor. You put the blame on others without even investigating!" The queen's eyes narrowed, "My brother is also involved. They often play together. We need to investigate these two things carefully!"
The Queen was displeased, so Concubine Zhao naturally didn't dare to say anything. She could only lower her head in anger and muttered softly, "Birds of a feather flock together..."
Although the voice was small, it was still heard by the emperor and the empress.
"Shut up!" Bo Muxi glanced at Concubine Zhao indifferently.
Concubine Zhao was so frightened that she trembled. This time, she really didn't dare to say anything more.
Bo Muxi was very satisfied as he looked at Shen Zhiyao, who was kneeling on the ground but still looked very decent.
This woman usually refuses to suffer any loss, and now, she did not blindly make excuses for her brother, which made Bo Muxi look up to her again.
This woman is very sensible!
"My dear, what you meant just now was that if it is true, you will be willing to accept the punishment?" Bo Muxi asked in a playful tone.
"Yes! If my elder brother has really done something wrong to the emperor, I will first support the emperor in severely punishing him, and then I will take the blame myself!" Shen Zhiyao said in a firm tone.