PNB Chapter 305 Rumors
Chapter 305 Rumors
How could Concubine Hui, who practices martial arts, be caught so easily?
He dodged and avoided it.
Zhishu was so persistent that she tried again after her first grab failed.
Concubine Hui was so angry that she grabbed her wrist and shouted, "I don't understand a word you said. I'm just telling you that I have never tried to murder you, and I would never conspire with Concubine Zhao. Leave now and don't act like a jerk in my place!"
Zhishu was not willing to give up.
Still shouting.
People in the nearby palaces were also alarmed, and several concubines came, including Lan Zhaoyi, who had not been in front of Concubine Yue for a long time and had been claiming to be sick.
Ever since Concubine Jian was punished, Concubine Lan Zhaoyi's appearances around Concubine Yue had become less frequent. Some people privately speculated that Concubine Jian and Concubine Lan Zhaoyi had always had a close relationship, a "double gem" who worked together to support Concubine Yue. But Concubine Jian's downfall, and Concubine Yue's failure to rescue her, led Concubine Lan Zhaoyi to distance herself from her relationship with her out of heartbreak.
Whether this was the specific reason, no one could say for sure; it was just idle chatter. But it was true that Concubine Lan rarely went out. This time, she came out at night, holding the hand of a maid, and her face looked a little sick.
After listening for a while and understanding what was going on, she stepped forward to persuade them.
"Sister Ying is weak, and the cold wind at night would damage her and cause her to develop a chronic illness. If there's anything, we can discuss it tomorrow. Concubine Hui will go back first, and Sister Ying should go back as well. I will go to Chenqian Palace now and tell His Majesty what Sister Ying said. Please investigate thoroughly. There's no need to make a big fuss here."
They all make sense.
But Zhishu and Huifei both had bad tempers.
They turned together and told her to shut up.
Lan Zhaoyi was stunned by the shouting.
In front of everyone, he looked embarrassed. He turned around and ordered a night watchman, "Hurry up and go to Chenqian Palace to report what happened here and ask His Majesty to make a decision."
Dong Bao, the eunuch who had been ordered to chase Zhi Shu, stepped forward and said sullenly, "Mistress Ying also smashed our Chunxi Palace."
Lan Zhaoyi was stunned again and hurriedly ordered the night watchman, "Report this to His Majesty as well. Go quickly!"
While she was making arrangements here, Zhishu and Huifei had already quarreled several times.
Concubine Hui finally used some clever force to push Zhishu down the stairs, causing her to fall to the ground.
It looked dangerous, but actually it landed quite lightly and didn't fall hard.
Concubine Hui said coldly, "If it weren't for the fact that you just had a miscarriage, I would have really beaten you up. This is totally inexplicable!"
He turned around and led his men into the courtyard, closing the palace gate heavily.
He left all the people outside and ignored them.
Zhishu got up and continued to knock on the door, but was stopped by Lan Zhaoyi and several concubines, who advised her to wait for the emperor's decision.
"Empress Zhaoyi, do you have any ink in your palace? Lend it to me!"
Zhishu was in a mess with her hair disheveled and she stared at Lan Zhaoyi, so Lan Zhaoyi didn't dare to refuse and quickly asked someone to bring pen, ink, paper and inkstone.
"Sister Ying, are you going to write a petition to His Majesty? Why not come to my palace and write it? It's cool here..."
Zhishu ignored her and ordered a eunuch to come over to pour water and grind ink.
Without waiting for the ink to become thick, he couldn't wait to dip his brush in it, walked up the steps, and started scribbling on Concubine Hui's palace gate.
I drew dogs, turtles, mice, pigs, snakes, scorpions, etc., all animals.
"You have a heart of a snake and scorpion, worse than pigs and dogs, a rat in the gutter, a turtle bastard..."
After finishing the painting, he threw away the brush and walked down the stairs cursing.
Just at this moment, someone came before the emperor. It was Cao Bin, leading a group of palace maids and eunuchs, and carrying a sedan chair.
After much persuasion, Zhishu was coaxed into the sedan chair.
"My dear ladies and gentlemen, I will take my leave and escort Lady Ying to see His Majesty."
Cao Bin saluted Lan Zhaoyi and the others who were watching, and was about to leave when Lan Zhaoyi stopped him, "Wait, I'll go with you. Ying Ronghua is very emotional and might disturb His Majesty. Let me try to calm her down."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty." Cao Bin bowed.
The others then dispersed.
Although no one knew what kind of trouble Ying Ronghua caused after going to Chenqian Palace, the news that Concubine Hui and Concubine Zhao had colluded to murder the royal heir, causing Ying Ronghua to cause a disturbance in the two palaces, spread throughout the harem before dawn.
No evidence is necessary.
As long as there are rumors, most people are willing to believe them.
Concubine Zhao and Ying Ronghua, both born as palace maids, enjoyed a period of glory and favor, their sisterly love deeply envied by countless. But now, they've fallen out. Who could have imagined that Concubine Zhao, so kind and considerate, would secretly murder her sister's unborn child? True sisterhood in the palace is a myth; it's all about huddling together for warmth and gaining the emperor's favor. Once a sister threatens a person, they become enemies instead of sisters.
Words like this spread privately.
Within a few days, everyone was talking about it.
Concubine Hui, who was involved in the case, once heard someone making up stories about her while walking on the street. They said that she pretended to be rude and violent, as if she had no scheming intentions, but it turned out that she was more secretive than anyone else when it came to murdering people. If Ying Ronghua hadn't made a fuss, no one would have been in the dark.
Concubine Hui beat the man.
Then he entered Chunxi Palace.
Fei Wan is still recuperating in bed, but from the beginning he could only lie on his stomach, but now he can lie on his side, and his complexion is better.
Beside her was a plate of crystal clear mare's milk grapes, which she was eating. Seeing Concubine Hui come in, she asked in surprise, "Your Majesty, what's the matter? Why are you rushing here?"
When Concubine Hui saw her leisurely look, she frowned.
"You're not worried at all! The truth hasn't been revealed yet, and your servants are still being held in the Palace Administration Office! Everyone in the palace is saying you murdered Ying Ronghua, yet you're relying on your favor to get away with it. The good reputation you've built up over the years has been completely ruined in just a few days. Do you want me to tell you what people are saying about you? You're still eating grapes, and you seem to have a good appetite!"
Fei Wan pushed the plate towards her and said, "Your Majesty is here to provoke me again. You came even though you knew I wouldn't be fooled. You were just looking for an excuse to see me more often and to show concern for my injuries. Come, have a taste too."
Concubine Hui glared coldly: "What are you going to do?"
"It has been two days since the five-day deadline given by His Majesty, and the Palace Administration Office has not yet given any results. They are the ones who should be anxious. Your Majesty, I don't have any plans." Fei Wan said sincerely.
It reminded Concubine Hui of what happened a few days ago.
She went to the house to clarify the news that Fei Wan had revealed to Xifeng. Fei Wan was also sincere and innocent, which made people angry.
She still remembered that day when she strode into the inner room and Fei Wan was changing the dressing.
The whole room was filled with the bitter smell of ointment. Fei Wan was lying on the bed, covered by the quilt below the waist, with everything above her exposed. The purple marks on her fair skin were shocking.
Seeing her come in, he was not in a hurry, but just smiled at her weakly.
She said gratefully, "Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. I'm not in any pain at all. Thank you for the medicine for the sprains."
She withdrew her gaze from her back, crossed her arms and said coldly, "Who's thinking of you? Didn't you tell me the news that the palace maid had escaped to Prince Rui's Palace, waiting for me to tell His Majesty? I'm just here to tell you, don't try to use me!"