Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 879: 3 heavy blows and 1 year's salary deduction

Zhu Er said, "I understand. I will go to the main hall and report this to the Imperial Concubine Chen!"

Xuanpin called her: "Wait!"

Zhu Er stopped and looked at Xuanpin in confusion: "Madam?"

Xuanpin's eyes were filled with heartache and worry: "Sister Chen Guifei is worried about the seal, not to mention that she has been imprisoned in Zhongcui Palace, and even her palace power has been taken away. Even if she knew these things, what else can she do except be angry?"

"You must go to the Yanxi Palace immediately and report this matter to Empress Xuefei. Ask her to severely punish those who spread rumors and mislead the people in the harem!"

Zhu Er said seriously: "Yes!"

She immediately turned around and went to the Yanxi Palace as quickly as possible.

……

Concubine Zhuang had previously assisted in the management of the six palaces, so handling all matters, big and small, in the harem was very easy for her.

But it was the first time that Concubine Xue was given power in the palace, and this time she had more things to take care of than Concubine Zhuang. In addition, she had to take care of the second princess, so she was inevitably busy.

Fortunately, the second princess has been in much better health since she turned one. When Princess Xue was looking at the account book, she sat quietly on the carpet beside her, neither crying nor making a fuss.

At this time, Yu Mei came in from outside and announced, "Your Majesty, Zhu'er, who is beside Concubine Xuan, wants to see you."

Xue Fei frowned slightly.

She never interacted with the concubines in the harem, let alone Xuanpin. Why did Xuanpin send her personal maid to the Yanxi Palace?

Could it be something related to Concubine Chen?

Concubine Xue put down the account book in her hand and said, "Let her come in."

"Yes!"

After Zhu Er came in, she bowed respectfully and said, "This servant pays respects to Empress Xue Fei. May your majesty be blessed with good health!"

Xue Fei's cold voice sounded: "Get up."

"What is it that you want to see me for?"

Zhu'er told the story like pouring out beans.

Finally, he said: "… Concubine Xue, these rumors are obviously spread deliberately by someone in order to confuse the public and slander Concubine Chen."

"You are now in charge of the affairs of the harem. I beg you to severely punish those who spread rumors!"

There was a hint of anger and annoyance in Xue Fei's cold eyes.

The struggle in the harem is endless, and these methods are really despicable!

She looked at Yu Mei and said sternly, "Pass on my order. Your Majesty is already investigating whether the seal cracked accidentally or was caused by someone. Before the truth comes out, if anyone dares to spread rumors that this is an ominous sign, they will be severely punished with thirty strokes of the cane and fined one year's salary!"

A hint of surprise flashed across Yu Mei's eyes.

Although the queen looked aloof, she was actually very easy to get along with. Even if the servants in the Yanxi Palace did something wrong, the queen would just wave her hand and ask them to be more careful next time.

This was the first time that Yu Mei heard the Queen give such a strict order!

But she could understand.

Special circumstances require special treatment.

Since the rumors are fanned by someone behind the scenes, how can they be stopped without severe punishment?

Yu Mei bowed and said, "I understand!"

That alone is not enough.

Concubine Xue continued, "If you just keep shutting everyone up, even if they don't say anything on the surface, they will be more dissatisfied with Concubine Chen in their hearts and agree that she is an unlucky person."

"Yu Mei, arrange for the palace maids in Yanxi Palace to guide public opinion and explain to the palace maids and eunuchs in the harem that the cracking of the seal may be just an accident and should not be over-interpreted."

"First stabilize the hearts of the people in the harem."

Yu Mei said solemnly: "Yes!"

Concubine Xue thought for a moment and added, "At the same time, send people to the palace to vigorously publicize Concubine Chen's character and talents, emphasizing her various good deeds and her proper handling of harem affairs since she assisted in managing the six palaces."

This move is to make everyone understand that Concubine Chen is fully qualified and capable of being a concubine, and everything about her should not be denied because of an accident.

After receiving these orders, Yu Mei immediately went to do them.

Concubine Xue had already learned from Zhu'er that the rumor first spread from the vicinity of Yiku Palace.

She looked at Zhu'er and said, "Go back and report to Concubine Xuan. I will try my best to find evidence of who spread the rumor."

Although Concubine Xue had never fought for anything since she entered the palace, she had a strong family background and her position was much higher than Concubine Xuan's. Her foundation in the palace was much deeper than Concubine Xuan's.

Mission accomplished, Zhu Er heaved a sigh of relief: "Yes."

"Slave, please leave!"

The second princess was still sitting on the blanket, playing with her favorite toys with an innocent smile on her face.

Xue Fei looked at her, and her cold eyes gradually softened.

If it weren't for the help of Concubine Chen, she wouldn't have been able to raise the second princess so smoothly. She always kept this kindness in her heart.

Now that Concubine Chen is in trouble, this is all she can do for her.

But as long as she is around, there won’t be any rumors in the harem that are unfavorable to Imperial Concubine Yu Chen and the Fourth Prince!

……

After Zhu'er returned, she reported everything that happened in the Yanx Palace to Concubine Xuan.

Xuanpin lay on the bed and breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good! That's good!"

"Although Empress Xue Fei has always been low-key in the palace, I believe that she is capable!"

"With the help of Empress Xue Fei, the rumors in the harem will surely be quelled soon!"

No matter how much they can’t interfere in the affairs of the previous dynasty, they will definitely guard the harem for Sister Concubine Chen and not let anyone hurt her!

Zhu Er smiled and asked, "Your Majesty, can you report these matters to Concubine Chen now?"

"If Concubine Chen knew that you and Concubine Xue cared about her so much, she would definitely feel very warm in her heart!"

Xuanpin shook her head and said, "Wait a little longer until the rumors have completely died down. Don't add unnecessary trouble to Sister Guifei Chen."

"Now pay attention to the public opinion in the palace."

Zhu Er nodded and said, "Yes!"

This rumor was indeed spread deliberately by someone.

But working in the palace, who wouldn’t be afraid of being beaten or having their salary fined?

After hearing Concubine Xue's order, many palace servants became much more obedient.

But there are still some who are not too awed in their hearts. Some people who can't control their mouths are still talking about it in private.

However, after being discovered, they were made examples, pressed on spring stools in front of countless palace servants, and severely beaten with a stick!

The regular salary for the coming year was also deducted.

The palace maids and eunuchs then realized the seriousness of the matter and shut up.

They don't want to suffer such serious consequences just because of a momentary pleasure from talking...

After being beaten with thirty sticks, he would have to lie in bed and unable to get out of bed for several months!

Could the nanny and eunuch in charge watch them being lazy for so long?

By then, they will have no good days...