amaotonovel Chapter 886 The concubines in the harem all want to compete for favor
Chapter 886 The concubines in the harem all want to compete for favor
When Jiang Fenghua saw Song Qing, her mind suddenly flashed with the image of her when she first entered the palace. At that time, she was so innocent and naive!
No matter whether she was pretending or that was her original appearance, she has now changed beyond all recognition and even resorted to suicide.
Whether Xie Shang can see through it or not, at this moment he will choose not to see through it.
Song Qing was seen lying weakly on the bed, trying to get out of bed to pay her respects to the Emperor and Empress. Her face was covered with traces of tears, and her pitiful appearance was truly heartbreaking.
Her left wrist was wrapped in bloody gauze. If she really wanted to commit suicide, wouldn't it be more convenient to just find a knife and slit her neck? How much blood could flow from a small wound on her wrist? How could her life be in danger?
Xie Shang simply expressed his concern and promised to have someone investigate the case of the Song brothers. If they were really framed, he would definitely clear them of the charges.
Gao Qingtong and other concubines rushed over after hearing the news, and just in time to see the queen sitting calmly and "drinking tea".
Gao Qingtong was stunned. Why didn’t the Empress go in?
She hurriedly led the concubines to pay their respects, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. May your Highness live long and happy lives."
After everyone had greeted him, Jiang Fenghua said in a deep voice, "No need to greet each other!"
Everyone stood up again. After a round of greetings, Gao Qingtong walked inside and saw the emperor sitting upright on one side. She stepped forward and saluted the emperor, saying in a gentle voice, "I wonder how Sister Shufei is doing. Is there anything wrong? I came to visit you."
Jiang Fenghua was listening on the side. Just now, she saw that Concubine Gao had a look of joy on her face. It was obvious that she came to visit someone but to laugh at their jokes.
Song Qing is really unlucky. She wanted to perform well, but she was caused by Qin Yunyan to fall off her horse and break her leg. Now her brother was taken advantage of and thrown into jail. It's no wonder that she tried to commit suicide to attract Xie Shang.
I only heard Xie Shang say, "Excuse me, my noble concubine!"
Gao Qingtong said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xie Shang added: "Since the Imperial Concubine is here, why don't you stay and accompany the Imperial Concubine more!"
"Yes..." The emperor is looking for an excuse to leave!
The other concubines also blocked the door. They all had other intentions. Knowing that they could see the Emperor by visiting Concubine Shu, they all bowed and greeted the Emperor.
In just a few years, the concubines who had entered the palace at that time died or were injured, and there were only a few left. In the past few years, Xie Shang had not selected any concubines to enter the palace.
The people who stayed behind all had clean backgrounds, so there would be no problem for them to produce heirs for the royal family.
Jiang Fenghua thought so.
At this moment, just as Xie Shang was about to walk out, he saw a woman in light blue sleeves seemed to be tripped by something, and a scream of "Ouch" was heard.
A few people looked in the direction of the sound and saw her suddenly squat down, as if she had sprained her ankle.
Xie Shang heard the voice and looked towards her: "What's going on?"
She was holding a round fan in her hand, her watery almond eyes full of shyness. She smiled awkwardly at the emperor and quickly explained, "I am fine, I just got my foot knocked."
She covered her ankle with her fingers, and didn't look like anything was wrong. Xie Shang saw the room full of broken porcelain pieces and frowned. Did Concubine Song use these broken pieces of porcelain to cut Wan?
He solemnly instructed the maid, "Have someone clean up the tent and make sure it doesn't bump into the master."
After saying that, he walked out the door.
Fang Changzai stared at Xie Shang's back for a long time, then saw the emperor take the queen's hand and walk out.
He suddenly clasped Jiang Fenghua's fingers together.
Jiang Fenghua was still immersed in her own thoughts. She looked down, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her lips, and she said nothing.
Gao Qingtong saw through Fang Changzai's actions but didn't say anything. She asked someone to help Fang Changzai up and told her, "Walk carefully in the future and don't lose your manners in front of His Majesty."
Fang Yao nodded slightly, "Yes, I understand."
Several people entered Concubine Song Shu's tent and expressed their concern and comfort to her in various ways. Most of the concubines who entered the palace had some background, and now they were in the hunting ground, so any gossip or new news would quickly reach their ears.
Concubine Song's two brothers were simply imprisoned and interrogated personally by the commander of the Imperial Guards. Logically, the Song brothers should have been sentenced to death, but the Song family had a strong backer, and the emperor did not kill them immediately for the sake of General Peng.
Everyone turned the topic to the new commander Shangguan Li, "Commander Shang has been transferred out of the palace."
"I heard that he was promoted. The Shang family has been generals for generations, and Commander Shang will definitely become a general."
Song Qing thought to herself: Who said Shang Hong was promoted? Would a promotion lead to him being exiled to the border? He was clearly demoted.
Another concubine changed the topic, "Shu Ronghua disappeared from the palace for no reason, she would be surprised!"
"Shu Ronghua has been imprisoned in the Imperial Clan House. She, Concubine Chang, and Minister Shu..."
"Princess Lan also came back suddenly, and became Concubine Lan..."
Gao Qingtong coughed with cold eyes, and Wen Guiren realized that he had said the wrong thing and quickly shut up.
Gao Qingtong said: "You can eat more, but don't talk too much."
Several people quickly said, "Yes."
Song Qing knew that they had been discussing this in private, but Shu Yan's disappearance was indeed strange, and she had heard a lot of rumors. However, since it was related to the royal scandal, she couldn't say much. Even Queen Jiang didn't mention Shu Yan's matter on her own initiative, so she wouldn't mention it either.
The Shu family has been defeated, and her father has been imprisoned and will be executed in the autumn.
Song Qing got the answer she wanted from the emperor. Her two brothers might be saved. She became gentle and pitiful again. The wounds all over her body made her feel uncomfortable, and she didn't want to say too much to the concubines.
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Xie Shang took Jiang Fenghua out of Concubine Song's tent. He said, "Ruan Ruan sent someone to send Concubine Shu back to the palace first. I will let Jiang Jinyan investigate the case of the Song brothers. The Song family can't afford the poison. The Song family doesn't dare to plot against me. General Peng was promoted by me. He won't betray me."
Xie Shang explained so much because he was afraid that she had no memory. General Peng went to the northwest with a military order.
Jiang Fenghua will not completely trust Peng Fei. He will be loyal only when his own interests are not involved. Once his own interests are involved, all trust will collapse. Shang Hong is a living example.
In this life, she only believes in herself.
After Xie Shang left, Aoxue said, "I heard from Hongxiu that Concubine Lan's affair was not concealed."
Jiang Fenghua reminded in a deep voice: "She is now Concubine Lan. Fortunately, she was rescued by an old woman after falling off the cliff. She was sent to the Marquis of Changping's Mansion after she regained consciousness. Now she has returned to the palace. You should pretend that you don't know anything else!"
Aoxue looked at the queen's calm and reserved appearance, and she seemed to see the former Queen Jiang.
Jiang Fenghua tapped her forehead and said, "Don't think too much about it. The emperor doesn't want anyone to mention what happened back then."
Aoxue said: "I understand."