amaotonovel Chapter 237: Palace Turbulence Protects Peace
Chapter 237: Palace Turbulence Protects Peace
The commander of the Imperial Guard glared, his long sword clenched tightly in his hand. The cold light seemed to cut through the solemn atmosphere. The group of people causing trouble were not willing to be outdone. One of them, who seemed to be the leader, snorted coldly, "Commander, please do not meddle in other people's business. This is an order from above. If you stop it, you may suffer great disaster!"
The commander shouted, "Stop your nonsense! I only follow orders to protect the peace of the palace. I will not let any illegal activities go unpunished!"
Zhen Huan fidgeted restlessly in the palace, standing up and pacing from time to time. Concubine Hua also frowned. She said in a deep voice, "Huan'er, this matter is very strange. I always feel that there are two dark hands behind this."
Zhen Huan nodded. "Sister, you are absolutely right. Princess Xinyue is still an infant, and she has already encountered this turmoil. Someone must have done this deliberately, hoping to exploit this child and destroy our current peace."
Concubine Hua gnashed her teeth and said, "No matter who it is, if they dare to touch the people we care about, I will not let them off easily!"
At this time, at the place where Fourth Prince Hongli and Princess Longyue were, Princess Longyue was lying beside the cradle, looking at Princess Xinyue with eyes full of love: "Brother Hongli, look at my little hands, they are so chubby and cute!"
Hongli smiled and nodded: "Yes, Princess Xinyue is very well-behaved. She will definitely be a smart and clever person in the future."
Zhen Huan hurried over. When Princess Longyue saw her, she immediately stood up and threw herself into Zhen Huan's arms: "My Queen Mother, you are here. Brother Hongli and I were just looking at Princess Xinyue. My sister is so adorable."
Zhen Huan gently stroked Princess Longyue's hair: "Longyue, are you studying hard?"
Princess Longyue blinked her eyes and said, "Mother, I study with Brother Hongli. He is amazing and knows a lot of knowledge. He has been teaching me."
Zhen Huan looked at Hongli and said, "Hongli, you are so thoughtful. Take good care of your sister and also take care of your studies."
Hongli bowed respectfully, "Don't worry, Madam Empress, I will do my best. However, after hearing about what happened in the palace today, I am worried that it will affect everyone."
Zhen Huan's expression was solemn: "I will handle this matter myself. Please stay in the palace and follow my arrangements."
As they were talking, a commotion erupted outside. Zhen Huan's heart tightened, and she hurried out to investigate. She saw the Imperial Guards and the troublemakers already engaged in combat, swords clashing and sparks flying.
Zhen Huan shouted angrily, "Stop it, everyone!"
Everyone froze at Zhen Huan's rebuke. The Imperial Guards commander seized the opportunity to say, "Noble Consort, I don't know whose orders these people are following. They're causing chaos in the palace and even attempting to break into Princess Xinyue's residence."
Zhen Huan looked at the troublemakers coldly: "Tell me, whose orders are you following? If you tell me a lie, I will not forgive you!"
Some of the troublemakers looked hesitant, but the leader glared at them fiercely and they dared not say a word.
Concubine Hua also arrived with her guards. She sternly said, "Hmph! How dare you act so wildly in this harem? Do you really think that I and the Imperial Concubine are easy to bully?"
Zhen Huan thought for a moment and said to the commander of the Imperial Guard, "Capture these people first and throw them into jail. I will personally interrogate them and uncover the mastermind behind this."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The commander of the Imperial Guard took the order and took the guards away to take the troublemaker away.
Zhen Huan turned to Concubine Hua and said, "Sister, this matter is probably not simple. We must handle it carefully."
Concubine Hua nodded: "That's right, let's go back to the palace first and make a long-term plan. As for Princess Xinyue, we need to send more people to protect her well."
Back in the palace, Zhen Huan sat on the couch, tapping her fingers lightly on the armrest, lost in thought. Concubine Hua said, "Huan'er, do you think it's possible that Prince Shen hasn't given up yet and is secretly plotting something?"
Zhen Huan shook her head: "Although it is possible, we cannot rule out others. The palace seems calm now, but in fact, undercurrents are surging, and various forces are ready to make a move."
Princess Longyue listened from the side and said with some concern, "Mother, what should we do? Will there be any danger?"
Zhen Huan pulled Princess Longyue to her side and said gently, "Don't be afraid, Longyue. The Empress Dowager is here and will not let anyone hurt you."
At this moment, the Emperor learned of the unrest in the palace and hurried over. "Huanhuan, what happened? I heard someone is causing trouble in the palace, and it involves Princess Xinyue."
Zhen Huan stood up and saluted, then told the Emperor everything that had happened. The Emperor was furious: "How can I allow others to be so presumptuous in my harem? I must investigate thoroughly!"
Zhen Huan said softly, "Your Majesty, this matter will be thoroughly investigated by me and Concubine Hua. However, the person behind this is hiding very deeply, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to find him."
The emperor paced back and forth in the palace: "No matter who it is, I will not tolerate it. Princess Xinyue is my daughter, I must keep her safe."
Inside the prison, the troublemakers face a difficult decision: keep the secret or confess and receive leniency? They know that either choice carries immense danger. Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua are also frantically preparing for the interrogation. They know this is a race against time, and they must quickly uncover the mastermind to truly protect the peace of the palace and everything they hold dear.