novelhk Chapter 312: Pulling someone into the water and putting the blame on someone else
Chapter 312: Pulling someone into the water and putting the blame on someone else
After all, since Concubine Hua dared to attack Chun Changzai, who was a concubine, she might not dare to attack her in the future.
"Since we don't know whether Chun Changzai heard it, we might as well make a clean break and completely eliminate the possibility of this matter being discovered. If we don't make a clean break, we will suffer the consequences."
Concubine Hua looked at Concubine Cao with murderous intent in her eyes and said.
"Are you right, Lady Cao?"
Concubine Hua's ruthless look frightened Concubine Cao, and she swallowed the words she wanted to say to persuade Concubine Hua.
"Your Majesty is right. Concubine Chun is not favored by the emperor anyway. Even if something happens, the emperor may not investigate it carefully."
"There are so many people who died in this palace, and she is not the only one who can make a difference."
Concubine Cao looked at Concubine Hua in a flattering manner and said.
"In that case, I'll leave this matter to you. Do it cleanly."
Concubine Hua raised her phoenix eyes slightly and looked at Cao Qinmo with cold eyes.
"Yes, ma'am."
Although Concubine Cao was reluctant to do such a thing, she did not dare to anger Concubine Hua.
Within a few days, the news that Chun Changzai had been poisoned spread throughout the harem.
Fortunately, Chun Changzai herself was not seriously injured, but Chun Changzai's personal maid lost her life because she drank the bird's nest that Chun Changzai did not drink.
When this incident happened, the entire palace was shocked.
After all, Chun Changzai was neither favored by the emperor nor pregnant, so there was no need to poison her.
In particular, the Queen felt very annoyed when she saw Chun'er kneeling in front of her and crying with tears in her eyes. She frowned and looked at Chun'er and said.
"Are you talking about Concubine Xuan, the one who poisoned you?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. I have never had any conflicts with anyone else. The only thing that happened in the Imperial Garden was some disagreements with Concubine Xuan. Because Concubine Xuan was jealous of me, she poisoned me and wanted to kill me to vent her anger."
Although Chun'er also felt that Concubine Xuan would not do such a thing based on her personality, she did have some conflicts with her on that day, so it was understandable to say so.
What's more, if he could use this incident to bring down Concubine Xuan, it would surely please the Empress.
Without Concubine Xuan, perhaps I could take this opportunity to gain the emperor's favor.
"Princess Xuan, what do you say?"
The Queen turned to look at Concubine Xuan and asked.
Naturally, the Queen did not think that Concubine Xuan would do such a thing, but since there was an opportunity to bring Concubine Xuan down, she certainly did not mind going with the flow.
If it works, maybe I can take the opportunity to bring the Sixth Prince to my side. If it doesn't work, I won't lose anything.
"I just find it funny. Now that you don't even have any evidence or witnesses, can you just slander me?"
Fu Cha Zhixi said with a sneer as he looked at Chun Changzai who was kneeling on the ground.
"Yeah, Chun Changzai."
"You said it was Concubine Xuan who did it, can you provide evidence or witnesses to prove it?"
Concubine Jing was very grateful to Concubine Xuan for helping her win the custody of Wen Yi. Now that she heard Concubine Chun was targeting Concubine Xuan, she naturally spoke up to help.
"But I have never had any conflicts with anyone. It was only Empress Xuan that I had some unpleasant experiences in the Imperial Garden that day, so I can only think of you, Empress Xuan."
Chun'er, with an innocent look on her face, insisted that Concubine Xuan had a motive for committing the crime, and it was obvious that she wanted to drag Concubine Xuan into the water.
"Chun Changzai, you said you have never had any conflicts with anyone. These are just your one-sided words. Who knows if you have done anything annoying behind others' backs?"
"Besides, when you talked about the unpleasant incident between you and Concubine Xuan in the Imperial Garden, did you mean that you intended to seduce the Emperor, but the Emperor refused to take the bait?"
"Do you think that the emperor chose Concubine Xuan over you, and that Concubine Xuan will be angry with you?"
An Lingrong naturally knew what had happened that day, so she did not give Chun Changzai any face at all and spoke in a mocking tone.
"Mr. An, your words are too harsh."
"I just went to the Imperial Garden to fly a kite. I didn't know I would run into the Emperor and Concubine Xuan. How could I have intentionally seduced the Emperor?"
Chun'er looked at Concubine An with a look of grievance and spoke.
Seeing this, Zhen Huan felt a little soft-hearted. She thought that Ling Rong's words were indeed a bit harsh, and was about to say a few words to ease the situation.
Then I saw Sister Mei, who was sitting next to me, shaking her head at me, signaling me not to speak.
Helpless, Zhen Huan had to keep silent.
However, Shen Meizhuang didn't quite believe what Chun'er said. After all, this incident had already happened once in the Old Summer Palace. Chun Changzai had a criminal record, and it might be the same this time.
What's more, Concubine Xuan had helped them before, so they naturally couldn't stand against her at this time.
Besides, Huan'er is pregnant now, so it's better not to get involved in such matters.
Hua Fei was wearing a veil. When she saw Chun Changzai pushing the whole thing onto Xuan Fei's head, she was surprised but also somewhat happy.
It seems that Cao Qinmo is a man who knows how to get things done.
If they could use this incident to pin the blame on Concubine Xuan, it would not only clear the suspicion on both of them, but also make the Emperor dislike Concubine Xuan.
It can be said to be a good strategy that kills two birds with one stone.
Now, Chun Changzai was a little speechless, so Hua Fei naturally had to step out and help.
"Yes, Concubine Xuan has been in the emperor's bedchamber for so long that the emperor is no longer interested in her. But Concubine Chun is different. She is young and the emperor has only favored her a few times. She is naturally more fresh than Concubine Xuan."
"Perhaps the emperor wanted to go with Concubine Chun, but Concubine Xuan forced him to go."
After saying this, Concubine Hua did not forget to give Concubine Cao a look, telling her to act according to the circumstances.
Concubine Cao naturally understood what Concubine Hua meant, and she also took over the conversation with a smile.
"It's normal for sisters to have some minor friction, but this move is aimed at taking someone's life. This is a bit too cruel."
"Empress Xuan, even if Concubine Chun did something wrong, you don't have to be so cruel. I saw that Concubine Chun was terrified."
With just a few words, Concubine Cao pinned the entire incident directly on Concubine Xuan's head.
Concubine Xuan glanced at Concubine Cao coldly and spoke in a calm tone.
"Are you trying to pin the blame on me, Lady Cao?"
"Your Majesty, that's not what I meant. I just felt sorry for Concubine Chun."
Concubine Cao quickly knelt down and apologized, pretending to be afraid.
"Humph, I didn't know Lady Cao was such a soft-hearted person."
When Shen Meizhuang saw Concubine Hua and Noble Lady Cao speaking up to help, she could no longer sit still.
He looked at Concubine Cao with a mocking tone and spoke.
"This matter has not been investigated thoroughly yet, and there is not even any evidence, but Concubine Cao dares to slander Concubine Xuan. Your words are much bolder than you are."