latelenovela Chapter 398 Concubine Liang was poisoned
Chapter 398 Concubine Liang was poisoned
Roufei was the best knife chosen for her by her aunt!
At the critical moment, it’s time for that knife to come into play!
Concubine Liu ordered: "Cuizhu, send someone to Zhongcui Palace privately to tell Concubine Rou..."
After listening, Cuizhu said respectfully: "I understand."
After dealing with this matter, Concubine Liu sat on the chair with an expression that seemed both sad and mocking.
When she was at the peak of her favor, all the concubines in the palace had to look to her for favor. Even the Empress was suppressed by her.
At that time, she could never have dreamed that if she wanted to regain her favor one day, she would actually need help from others...
My aunt is right. Most men in the world are unfaithful. Since I cannot gain your Majesty's true love, it would be good to be the queen!
……
Zhongcui Palace.
After hearing what Concubine Liu sent someone to pass on, a hint of contemplation flashed across Shen Zhinian's eyes.
She chose to join Concubine Liu because Jiang Shuren wanted to clear obstacles for her sister and could not tolerate her. Only by relying on the Dingguo Mansion could she have time to grow.
Now, Shen Zhinian is no longer the little concubine she was when she first entered the palace, and the Zhenguogong Mansion has also fallen. Without a common enemy, her alliance with Concubine Liu is no longer as solid as before.
Is it to help Concubine Liu?
Or should I take this opportunity to step on her?
Shen Zhinian quickly analyzed the pros and cons in his mind.
The Empress Dowager in the Cining Palace is a thousand-year-old fox spirit! As long as she is there, Concubine Liu will never fall completely.
Although Shen Zhinian is now a concubine and has an heir to the throne, her experience and endurance in the harem are far inferior to those of Empress Dowager Liu.
If she attacks Concubine Liu at this time, I'm afraid Empress Dowager Liu will not tolerate her!
Especially since Shen Zhinian is still pregnant, the most important thing now is to give birth to the child safely. It is not appropriate to make enemies with the Duke Dingguo's Mansion at this time.
And although there were cracks in her alliance with Concubine Liu, Shen Zhinian had always known that Concubine Liu was considering her unborn child as a backup.
Just because of this, Concubine Liu would not harm her child. As long as the birth goes smoothly, Shen Zhinian will have a way to solve the rest.
Although Concubine Liang's biggest enemy now is Concubine De, she holds power over the six palaces, and it is too easy for her to manipulate this matter.
Shen Zhinian is due to give birth in three months, and she doesn't want any accidents to happen during this period.
In comparison, it is of course more beneficial to her if Concubine Liu is in power.
Also, the more fiercely Concubine Liu, Concubine Liang, and Concubine De fought, the less time the latter two had to deal with her.
Thinking of this, Shen Zhinian already had the answer in his mind.
"...Go back and tell the Imperial Concubine that I will find a way for her to deal with this matter."
Concubine Liu treated her as a knife, and she also treated Concubine Liu as a shield.
"Yes!"
……
The days passed slowly.
As July approaches, the temperature becomes hotter.
Ever since Jiang Wange was deposed and Concubine Liu fell out of favor, Shen Zhinian has been the most popular figure in the harem. If there is any ice missing from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there will always be ice from Zhongcui Palace.
Once you enter the inner hall, it feels very cool.
As long as Shen Zhinian doesn't go out, he rarely feels the heat of summer.
Handan stood by and fanned Shen Zhinian. She asked curiously, "I heard that during the reign of the previous emperor, people would go to the Mountain Resort to cool off every summer. Is that true?"
Madam Xiao nodded: "That's right."
"According to custom, the emperor would go to the palace in Chengde, Jizhou to escape the summer heat from May to October every year. But your majesty was busy with government affairs this year, so he did not bring his concubines to the palace to escape the summer heat. I believe there will be a chance next year."
Handan couldn't help feeling a little disappointed as she still had to wait another year.
It was all the fault of the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion, which delayed His Majesty's trip to escape the summer heat. Otherwise, she could have followed Her Majesty to visit the palace.
A few people were chatting in the inner room when Xiao Mingzi suddenly strode in from outside: "Your Majesty, Concubine Liang has been poisoned, and all the concubines in the palace have been rushed to Changchun Palace!"
Shen Zhinian frowned: "What did you say?"
With Concubine Liang's cautious nature and the fact that she now holds power over the six palaces, who can harm her?
Xiao Mingzi said respectfully: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely true!"
"On my way back, I heard that the imperial doctors were all running to Changchun Palace!"
Shen Zhinian was the assistant manager of the six palaces. It was impossible for her to pretend she didn't know about such a big thing. "Prepare the sedan chair. I'll go over and take a look too!"
"Yes!"
Because of the previous experience of Concubine De, the eunuchs who now carry Shen Zhinian's sedan chair are all her confidants, and have been carefully trained by Xiao Zhouzi.
They lifted the sedan chair very steadily, so even when they moved quickly on the palace road, Shen Zhinian would not feel the slightest bump.
Soon, her procession arrived at Changchun Palace.
Except for Concubine Liu, Concubine Xue and Concubine Zhou, almost all the concubines in the harem who could be named were there.
Seeing Shen Zhinian's figure, everyone immediately stood up and saluted: "I pay my respects to Concubine Rou, may your majesty be blessed with good fortune and health!"
Shen Zhinian raised her hand lightly, indicating that they didn't need to be polite, and walked slowly inside with her big belly.
The imperial physician was treating Concubine Liang in the inner room, while Nangong Xuanyu and Concubine De were waiting outside the screen.
"Your Majesty..."
Just as Shen Zhinian was about to salute, Nangong Xuanyu strode forward and supported her: "You are not feeling well, why did you come here?"
Defei had a gentle smile on her face: "Yes. It's so hot outside, and Sister Roufei is pregnant with the royal heir. What if she gets tired? Stop standing and talk, sit down."
Shen Zhinian glanced at Concubine De calmly.
The news spread throughout the palace that Concubine De's nose had been a little crooked since she fell off the sedan chair.
This was the first time the two had met in such a long time. Although she had carefully made up her face with makeup, it was still obvious that her nose was indeed crooked.
As the instigator, Shen Zhinian did not feel guilty at all: "Thank you, Madam Defei."
The smile on Concubine De's face remained unchanged, but when her gaze fell on Shen Zhinian's bulging belly, her eyes became a little dark.
Although her son is His Majesty's eldest son, she is far less favored than Concubine Rou.
If Concubine Rou gives birth to a prince, will Your Majesty still have eyes for the Third Prince?
However...De Fei thought about it, but she also knew that His Majesty had been very dissatisfied with her recently. If she made trouble again at this time, His Majesty might not tolerate her...
So, after just one glance, Concubine De withdrew her gaze and concealed the coldness in her eyes.
Shen Zhinian's body was indeed easily tired and she couldn't stand for long. She was supported by Handan and slowly sat down on the chair, looking at the inner room with a concerned tone.
"Your Majesty, it's so short. Why was Concubine Liang poisoned? Is it serious?"
Liang Fei had a long career, and the two of them had a childhood friendship. She was also sensible and sensible. When she held the power of the six palaces, she managed all the affairs of the harem in an orderly manner, even better than when the imperial concubine was in power.