amaotonovel Chapter 290: Scheming
Chapter 290: Scheming
Xiao Fuzi ran over to close and lock the door of Zhaoyang Palace, then came back and said to Qin Liuse, "Zhaoyi, do you want to send someone to Changxin Palace to follow?"
Qin Liuse nodded and said, "Go ahead, and bring me back any news."
Xiao Fuzi then bowed and took his apprentice to Changsheng Palace to wait for news.
After all, the truth of this matter has not yet been revealed, and I can't let go of the heavy stone in my heart.
Qin Liuse led Aunt Mingyue and several maids back to the main hall. As soon as they entered the room, Qin Liuse turned his head and asked Aunt Mingyue, "Have you dealt with those things?"
When saying this, Qin Liuse's face no longer had the smile she had just shown when facing Zhu Wanxi and the others, but instead looked a little serious.
Aunt Mingyue also had a serious face and nodded, saying, "Don't worry, Zhaoyi, I did all this myself. I'll keep an eye on it and burn it all until it turns to ashes. You won't be able to find it anymore."
Qin Liuse nodded slightly and felt relieved.
If she didn't wake up a little, she would be in trouble in today's game.
These chess moves were played so rigorously, step by step, that she was almost unable to turn over.
But it turned out that there was something under her bed.
If she hadn't bribed Dongxia in advance, she would have almost been killed by Wen Cairen.
The talented Wen colluded with Dongxia and instructed her to stick needles on the back of a little mannequin with the names of several princes and princesses written on it, and then put it under her bed with several talismans.
The horoscopes of the prince and princess were also written on the talisman paper.
This would really be fatal to her.
If she had not bribed Dongxia, and Dongxia had not turned to her, and if she had been a little more stupid, then even if Emperor Yongjia was protecting her today, there would be no reason at all.
Moreover, Wen Cairen had made two preparations. Perhaps she did not completely trust Dongxia, so although she asked Dongxia to bring the figurine and the talisman paper, she told her to put the paper in the closet.
In fact, Wen Cairen also bribed another person, sneaked into her Zhaoyang Palace, and put the thing under her bed.
I made preparations for both situations, just in case Dongxia couldn't be trusted.
This talented man Wen is also very scheming.
Last night, when several little people were found under the bed, Aunt Mingyue's face turned pale.
In the middle of summer, I just feel a chill on my back.
With such witchcraft and such a vicious heart, and with someone else adding fuel to the fire, Qin Liuse will really have to pay with his life today.
Fortunately, their Zhaoyi was alert. After listening to Dongxia's words, she ordered people to search the whole house thoroughly. Only then did they find the villains and burn them in the stove.
Wen Cairen had indeed deliberately made preparations for both situations. He was so confident today that he was ready to defeat Qin Liuse in one fell swoop.
Therefore, when Wen Cairen heard Zhu Wanxi and others report back that they did not find any evil things in Zhaoyang Palace, his face turned green.
She has arranged everything, how could it be gone?
And even if Dongxia was unreliable, she still sent her own people in to release her!
I didn't believe it for a moment, so I asked, "Did you search it thoroughly, sir?"
Zhu Wanxi smiled and said, "Replying to Concubine Wen, this has been searched thoroughly, inside and out, and I am so annoyed. Fortunately, Concubine Qin is kind-hearted and did not make a fuss. She cooperated very well and just stood outside with me to search casually. I felt a little guilty watching this."
After hearing what Zhu Wanxi said, Wen Cairen felt as uncomfortable as if he had eaten cow dung, and wondered how this could happen.
Just now, the Imperial Observatory performed a ritual and reported to the heavens that the evil creature was hiding in Qin Liuse's Zhaoyang Palace. If the evil creature could be found, it would be possible to prove that the evil creature was not the baby in Qin Liuse's belly.
Wen Cairen thought that Emperor Yongjia agreed to send people to search because he wanted to save Qin Liuse.
If they find it, it will prove that the problem is not in her stomach, and his stomach can be saved.
But who could have known that the names written on those little figures were the names of the princes and princesses.
In this way, even if those evil things are found and proved not to be in her belly, Qin Liuse cannot be saved.
This is really Qin Liuse, there is no way to escape from her palm. No matter how you move, you will be dead.
Who knew that nothing was found. For a moment, Wen Cairen wished he could search there himself.
But Zhu Wanxi brought so many people with him, and he might be biased, but the palace ladies and the historians could not be bribed.
When Zhu Wanxi came back and said this, she could only remain silent, but she almost twisted the handkerchief in her hand to pieces.
Originally, when Emperor Yongjia had not yet returned to the palace, the concubines who were watching the fun in the Changxin Palace were vying to express their opinions one by one, helping the Empress Dowager Dong to prove that Qin Liuse was wrong.
But now that Emperor Yongjia has returned, both of them have become silent.
It’s not that they have nothing to say, but they dare not say it. They dare not say it in front of Emperor Yongjia. They all want to maintain their image in front of Yongjia Court.
The same is true for Wen Cairen.
Emperor Yongjia continued to tap the table with his fingers, without saying anything. It was unclear whether he was giving time and opportunity, waiting for the people in the palace to express their opinions.
After a long while, no one spoke, and Emperor Yongjia said, "Since that's the case, let's disperse."
Just break up like that?
That did not meet the psychological expectations of other concubines in the palace.
Seeing Emperor Yongjia put it down so lightly, with no intention of touching Qin Liuse at all, everyone secretly pinched their fingers, cursing Qin Liuse to death in their hearts, and angrily hoping that the Imperial Observatory could say a few more words.
The Imperial Observatory did not speak, but Empress Dowager Dong spoke up, "This evil creature that harmed my grandson has not yet gone. How can we just let it go?"
"Then what should I do about what my mother thinks?" When Emperor Yongjia said this, he actually revealed a bit of ruffian spirit.
"According to the divination of the Imperial Astronomical Observatory, it is the belly of Concubine Qin." The Empress Dowager Dong still had no intention of letting Qin Liuse go.
Last time, Qin Liuse caused her to be exposed by Emperor Yongjia, and all the affairs between her and the late emperor were brought to light. Empress Dowager Dong did not dare to blame Emperor Yongjia, so she put the blame on Qin Liuse for everything.
Emperor Yongjia curled his lips and said with a smile, "But so many people went there and found nothing. What should we do?"
"If nothing is found, then that proves there's something wrong with her stomach!" Queen Mother Dong followed.
"Mother." Emperor Yongjia looked at her and said, "The one lying on the bed here is your grandson, and the one in her belly is also your grandson."
The Empress Dowager Dong was frightened by his threatening tone. It was because the look and tone of Emperor Yongjia at this moment were a bit similar to the expression he had when he exposed his past in the Cining Palace before. This time, Emperor Yongjia had no intention of sending anyone out.
Therefore, the Empress Dowager Dong became a little cautious when speaking, fearing that he would reveal his past again in front of so many people.
Empress Dowager Dong is not afraid of having her deeds of harming others revealed, but if her affair with the late emperor were to be made public, Empress Dowager Dong would be utterly disgraced and would not be able to raise her head.
"In that case..." Empress Dowager Dong thought for a while and felt that she couldn't get rid of Qin Liuse. Her chest ached a little. After thinking for a while, she said, "It's hard to escape the death penalty. Since she offended my grandson, she will be confined to Zhaoyang Palace before giving birth. Don't let her come out. Wait and see if the baby is a monster before sentencing her."
Emperor Yongjia snorted coldly, glanced around the Changxin Palace, sneered, and it was unknown what he was thinking about.
Everyone thought he was going to speak for Qin Liuse again, but he just nodded and said, "Let's follow mother's wishes for now. We'll make a decision after we find the evil creature someday."
No one expected that Emperor Yongjia actually agreed with Empress Dowager Dong's opinion, so they were all secretly happy for a moment. In his mind, Qin Liuse was just like that.
They also thought that since Qin Liuse was under house arrest, they could serve Emperor Yongjia and lure him into their bed.
Moreover, Emperor Yongjia's words have some hidden meaning, and everyone has their own interpretation.
Those who hated Qin Liuse thought that Emperor Yongjia was agreeing with the Empress Dowager Dong and were waiting to see whether what was in Qin Liuse's stomach was evil or not before making a final decision.
So when the Empress Dowager Dong led Wen Cairen and Qin Huaijin away from Changxin Palace, Qin Huaijin and Wen Cairen rarely spoke to each other.
"I thought the emperor loved her, but that's all." Wen Cairen said sarcastically. He thought that the chess game was well designed this time. For men, family, country and the world are more important. Who would disagree with so many people for a dispensable woman?