latelenovela Chapter 118 The Prime Minister is actually a woman, and His Majesty the Emperor drools over her.
Chapter 118 The Prime Minister is actually a woman, and His Majesty the Emperor drools over her.
She knew perfectly well that Mu Chenfeng would never believe Consort Xiao's slanderous words.
After all, someone had made her his concubine. A prime minister who could be a concubine, knowing full well that she was a woman, how could he possibly have sexual relations with the imperial concubine?
Moreover, given the vast difference in status between her and Consort Xiao, how could she dare to commit such an audacious act?
Mu Chenfeng's imposing eyes swept over the group of followers around him, and he coldly asked, "Did you all see it with your own eyes?"
His question made everyone present tense.
The group looked at each other, none of them daring to answer rashly.
Those accompanying him knew perfectly well that the emperor was clearly showing favoritism towards Prime Minister Mu!
Moreover, they did not witness the entire incident firsthand, so how can they make baseless accusations?
Therefore, faced with the emperor's questioning, everyone could only remain silent, as no one wanted to provoke the emperor at this time.
Mu Chenfeng casually pointed to the palace maids who were following Consort Xiao.
The palace maid, dressed in a blue robe, was bowing her head and trembling slightly.
When she heard the emperor call her name to answer, she trembled like a frightened deer, her voice shaking uncontrollably: "Your Majesty... this servant... only... heard... Consort Xiao... calling... for... help, but... did not... see... anything with... her own eyes."
Mu Chenfeng nodded slightly, a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
He turned to look at Eunuch Qian beside him and whispered, "Eunuch Qian, reward this palace maid with one hundred taels of silver as a commendation for daring to speak the truth."
He took two steps forward and gently helped Consort Xiao, who had fallen to the ground, to her feet.
Consort Xiao leaned gently against Mu Chenfeng's chest and said timidly, "Your Majesty, perhaps I am seeing things! I just happened to meet Prime Minister Mu and we bumped into each other. I think I must have misunderstood her."
Upon hearing this, Mu Chenfeng smiled with satisfaction, hugged Consort Xiao tightly, and said softly, "My beloved consort is truly wise and reasonable! Unlike those dog servants, who are confused and unable to distinguish right from wrong all day long."
Mu Wanwan's wound reopened due to the previous collision.
Although she had taken painkillers to alleviate the excruciating pain, her body's subconscious reactions were difficult to suppress.
She bit her lip tightly, her face was slightly pale, and a layer of fine sweat appeared on her forehead.
Beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her lips were deathly pale. Cui'er supported her from the side and asked softly, "Master, are you alright?"
Mu Wanwan's face was as pale as paper, but she still used all her strength to support her swaying body and nodded slightly to indicate her agreement.
Mu Chenfeng gripped Consort Xiao's shoulders tightly with both hands and solemnly ordered Eunuch Qian to conduct a thorough investigation.
"We must thoroughly investigate who made the gorgeous dress that Consort Xiao is wearing today."
Consort Xiao is the one I love most dearly. How dare those audacious fellows use such crude and shoddy fabric to make clothes for my beloved consort!
Once the matter is cleared, they will be immediately transferred to the Censorate to serve their entire lives, never to set foot outside again!
Mu Chenfeng lowered his head and leaned closer to Consort Xiao, "My beloved consort, I know you are thinking of my reputation. Please rest assured, I am not fond of men, and I would never have any improper thoughts about Prime Minister Mu. You are my beloved consort, and she is not worthy to sacrifice her reputation to drive away Prime Minister Mu."
Upon hearing the emperor's words, Consort Xiao, who was already terrified, was so frightened that her legs went weak. If it weren't for her personal maid, Xiao Ling, who quickly reached out to support her, she would have collapsed to the ground.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding of my good intentions!"
"Xiao Ling, right?" Mu Chenfeng called out her name directly.
Xiao Ling immediately knelt on the ground with a thud, trembling like a leaf, "Your Majesty, spare my life!"
The Emperor held Consort Xiao's hand, the two appearing affectionate. "As a servant, it is truly wrong of you not to protect your master every step of the way! Go to the Ministry of Punishments and receive twenty strokes of the cane. From now on, serve your master well."
He placed Consort Xiao's hand in his left palm, then placed his right hand on top, enveloping her hand in his own, and patted her hand earnestly.
"Your Highness was frightened by the matter of the clothes. Go back to the palace to rest immediately. I will visit you another day."
After the emperor stormed off, Xiaoling quickly and carefully helped Consort Xiao walk back, gently comforting her, "Your Majesty, don't be afraid. This incident must have been just an accident. Besides, the reason the emperor was so angry is probably because Prime Minister Mu just saved him."
Consort Xiao was still uneasy. She held Xiaoling's hand tightly, as if only in this way could she slightly alleviate her fear and anxiety.
I hope so... but I'm still worried that after this incident, His Majesty will harbor resentment towards me..."
"Xiaoling, go quickly and inform Grand Commandant Zhao that I have something to discuss with him."
Mu Wanwan followed closely behind Mu Chenfeng as they returned together.
As soon as the door closed, there was a "thump" sound, and Mu Wanwan's delicate body collapsed weakly onto the cold ground as if it had lost its support.
Seeing this, Mu Chenfeng was startled. He rushed over and gently but quickly picked her up from the ground, placing her carefully on a stool nearby.
Mu Wanwan's face was as pale as paper, her delicate brows were furrowed, and her eyes were filled with glistening tears.
Large tears were already uncontrollably sliding down her cheeks, one after another, like falling pearls.
Seeing the person in front of him in such pain, Mu Chenfeng felt as if his heart had been ripped apart, the pain almost suffocating him.
However, at this moment, Mu Wanwan simply shook her head slightly, biting her lower lip tightly with her pearly teeth, as if even speaking was a great torment.
"Mumu, what's wrong with you? Are you trying to worry me to death?"
Mu Chenfeng couldn't resist tearing off her clothes. When the clothes at her shoulders were removed, a shocking crimson blood came into view—her once snow-white undergarment was now stained crimson with blood.
"Mumu, your wound has reopened!"
Upon seeing this, Mu Chenfeng's eyes blazed with fury, and he gritted his teeth and growled, "Damn Xiao Miaoyin, it must have been this bitch who did it, right?"
Faced with Mu Chenfeng's questioning, Mu Wanwan simply shook her head silently, refusing to reveal the truth.
"It's not the Imperial Concubine's fault. It's my fault. I didn't know when or where I offended Her Highness without realizing it, which made her want to punish me."