latelenovela Chapter 1456 Bahargul is dead
Chapter 1456 Bahargul is dead
"At this time, if the Shen family can share His Majesty's burdens with money and serve him in secret, this act of kindness in times of need will win His Majesty's favor far more than ten high-ranking in-laws."
He looked at Shen Zhinian, his meaning quite clear: "Besides... there's plenty of time in the future."
"If the Fourth Prince aspires to that position in the future, what he will lack most is not an empty title, but real money!"
Shen Zhinian and Shen Maoxue looked at each other, and they both saw the same determination in each other's eyes.
No further explanation is needed.
They were thinking the same thing.
They abandoned the superficial marriage alliance based on social status and chose the Xia family, a royal merchant family that could provide solid financial support for the future of the Shen family and the Fourth Prince.
This was both a gesture to the emperor that the Shen family had no intention of forming cliques or engaging in corrupt practices, and a way of paving the way for the most suitable future.
Power and money are the strongest alliance in the world.
"Xia family..."
Shen Zhinian slowly curled the corners of her lips and looked at Shen Maoxue, saying, "It is indeed a good choice."
"In that case, let's do as Father wishes."
Shen Maoxue quickly bowed and said, "This old minister understands!"
Just then, a series of slightly hurried footsteps came from outside the curtain.
Xiao Mingzi appeared at the doorway. Ignoring Shen Maoxue's presence, he quickly stepped forward, bowed, and reported, "Your Majesty, something has happened!"
"News has just come in that Lady Ba, a palace maid, and Yingxiang, her former head maid at Shuixi Pavilion, have been found drowned in Taiye Pond!"
Shen Zhinian suddenly looked up, a look of astonishment flashing in her eyes: "What?!"
Did Bahargul drown?
how can that be!
In Shen Zhinian's memories of her past life, Bahargul was cunning and resourceful. She not only stirred up trouble in the harem, but also played a key role in the Prince of Jin's rebellion, becoming one of the important pawns in the emperor's final downfall of the Prince of Jin.
How could someone like that die so easily in this life?
Shen Zhinian's voice turned serious: "What exactly happened?"
Xiao Mingzi hurriedly said, "This servant doesn't know the specific reason either. I only know that it was found near the waterside pavilion in the southeast corner of Taiye Pond, and it had already lost its breath."
"As soon as this servant received the news, I immediately returned to report to Your Majesty."
Seeing this, Shen Maoxue, who was standing nearby, stood up with great insight and bowed, saying, "Since Your Majesty has palace affairs to attend to, this old minister will take his leave first."
At this moment, Shen Zhinian's mind was racing. The death of Madam Ba was too suspicious, and she had to go and see for herself. So she nodded slightly to Shen Maoxue: "Yuanbao, escort Father out for me."
"Yes."
Yuanbao stepped forward and led Shen Maoxue out of Yongshou Palace.
Shen Zhinian immediately stood up: "Let's go to Taiye Pond."
……
Yikun Palace.
Consort Dun was reclining on the warm couch, feeling uncomfortable all over.
The thought of that bitch Bahargul, who, after offending her, not only didn't fall into ruin but instead turned misfortune into good fortune and went to Changchun Palace, made me realize how she was wrong.
Consort Zhuang was good at putting on an act, so she naturally wouldn't make things difficult for Bahargul on the surface. The eldest princess was also kind and innocent, so Bahargul lived quite peacefully there.
How could this make Consort Dun feel any better? It was like a small thorn stuck in her heart. Not fatal, but a constant reminder of her defeat.
Consort Dun muttered resentfully, "Hmph! That foreign tribute has found a good home!"
To everyone's surprise, Xiao Tianzi entered the inner hall with a beaming smile, approached Consort Dun, and exclaimed with barely suppressed excitement, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty! Great news!"
Consort Dun lazily raised her eyelids: "What's so important that you're making such a fuss?"
Xiao Tianzi reported excitedly, "It was the woman from Baguan! She and that Yingxiang drowned in Taiye Pond!"
Consort Dun sat up abruptly, her first reaction being disbelief: "Dead? Who told you that?"
"That bitch is incredibly cunning; even I have suffered at her hands. How could she die so easily?"
Princess Dunfei could hardly believe that her sworn enemy would exit the stage in such a hasty manner...
Xiao Tianzi hurriedly said, "It's absolutely true, Your Majesty! The body has been retrieved!"
"The situation at Taiye Pond is in complete chaos. Even the Imperial Noble Consort has been alerted and is heading there!"
Hearing that even Shen Zhinian had gone there in person, Consort Dun finally believed it to some extent.
Her eyes darted around, her face filled with surprise and doubt: "How could this be..."
Consort Dun did not believe it was an accident.
How could Bahargul have ended up in such a remote spot at Taiye Pond, drowning with Yingxiang? Someone must have sabotaged this!
who is it?
Consort Zhuang? Doesn't seem like it. She still needs to maintain a saintly facade.
Imperial concubine?
Or...someone else?
In any case, this is a rare and excellent show!
Consort Dun immediately perked up, her earlier unease vanishing instantly, replaced by an excited anticipation of a good show: "Quick! Help me change my clothes!"
She couldn't help but smile: "I have to go and see what's going on here!"
Tingzhu respectfully replied, "Yes!"
Consort Dun smiled broadly: "I want to see who helped me get rid of this thorn in my side, and who is stirring up trouble in the palace again."
She couldn't miss this good show!
……
An ominous, deathly aura hung in the air around Taiye Pond.
When Shen Zhinian's imperial carriage arrived, the people from the Censorate had already surrounded the scene.
Su Quanye was directing his men to maintain order.
The young eunuchs looked solemn.
The eldest princess was held in Consort Zhuang's arms, her small body trembling with sobs, her eyes swollen like walnuts. She was clearly in shock and heartbroken over Bahargul's death.
Consort Zhuang gently patted her back, soothing her in a low voice, her face displaying her usual gentle and compassionate demeanor.
Upon Shen Zhinian's arrival, everyone immediately bowed and greeted her: "Greetings, Your Highness, may Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings and peace!"
"Everyone, get up."
Shen Zhinian's gaze fell on the two corpses covered with white sheets on the ground, and the feeling of unreality in her heart grew stronger.
The person who stirred up a storm in his past life died so suddenly in this life?
She didn't say much, only giving a glance to Xiao Zhouzi beside her.
Xiao Zhouzi understood and immediately stepped forward, reaching out to lift the white cloth covering his face.
"The Imperial Concubine."
Su Quanye quickly stepped forward, her tone cautious as she advised, "This... the two of them have been soaking all night; their behavior is indecent. I'm afraid it might offend Your Majesty..."
Xiao Zhouzi glanced at Su Quanye, his eyes calm yet resolute.
Su Quanye was a shrewd person. Upon seeing this, she immediately swallowed back what she was about to say, silently took a half step back, and lowered her head without saying another word.
The white cloth was partially lifted, revealing the face beneath.
Although she was somewhat swollen from being soaked in the pool water and her skin was pale, her facial features were still vaguely discernible.
It is indeed Bahargul without a doubt.