Chapter 49 Zi'an Enters the Palace

Concubine Mei saw that Xia Cheng was angry with the empress dowager, she knew something was wrong in her heart, she hurriedly said: "What does this girl know? She is by Yuan Shi's side, so naturally she says Yuan Shi is good, and she will help Yuan Shi speak. As for the whole story of regretting the marriage, it is even more ridiculous."

The queen asked lightly: "How ridiculous?"

In fact, the queen didn't have the patience to waste time with them here. She rushed over angrily to deal with this matter, and then had a conversation with Xia Zi'an. However, when she saw Concubine Mei kept speaking for the prime minister, she immediately Alerted.

This matter is not that simple.

She knew Concubine Mei, she belonged to the kind of person who didn't care about other things, and she basically didn't care about anyone who begged her to say a word.

Due to the affection of her relatives, it is understandable that she came to help Prime Minister Xia today, but as a person, it is impossible for her to be as dedicated as she is today, unless she gets a very generous reward.

That's right, Concubine Mei is a very greedy person.

If you want to spend a lot of money to buy Concubine Mei, then today is not as simple as just "pleading guilty" to show your innocence.

The queen has been plotting for many years, so she naturally analyzed the situation in front of her very quickly.

Just now Murong Jie said that it was rumored that Xia Zi'an was thrown into the violence room, and that Xia Zian would be thrown into the violence room. The only reason for outside speculation was to regret the marriage.

Prime Minister Xia came here for this matter, and called Yuan Shi one by one, saying her extremely badly, and wanted Yuan Shi to be the scapegoat.

But why find someone to be a scapegoat? No one in the royal family questioned them, why did they come in to plead guilty? Because he knew that Xia Zian was innocent, and he and this concubine were the instigators of this incident, so he must find a so-called behind-the-scenes instigator to bear all the charges. Before questioning the crime, push Yuan Shi out.

Then kill two birds with one stone, and use her hand to get rid of Yuan Shi.

The queen is not a stupid person, get rid of Yuan Shi? Who dares to do this now?

The Yuan family is famous all over the world, even the emperor liked her back then, how many people are still holding Yuan's poems and paintings as treasures? She is the most talented woman in this dynasty, and most of the people who admire her are students, scholars, and literati who can't afford to offend her. A pen can penetrate into every hole and kill people invisible.

That's all for literati, even the civil and military officials of the court, there are many people who admire Yuan Shi, once Yuan Shi dies in her hands, one can imagine what the consequences will be, and what will happen to the crown prince?

The queen believed that Prime Minister Xia only wanted to push Yuan Shi out, but it was Concubine Mei who really wanted to get rid of Yuan Shi by her hands.

Because, Concubine Mei's third prince is now thirteen years old, and he can be crowned king only when he turns sixteen.

As long as the prince is rejected by the courtiers and the people because of her killing Yuan, her son is most likely to be crowned prince.

Therefore, it is not Prime Minister Xia who kills two birds with one stone, but Concubine Mei, who can not only get the reward from Prime Minister Xia, but also pave the way for her son.

Every step in the palace was frightening, even Zian didn't expect to go to this level.

After all, Concubine Mei knows the queen well. Seeing that her expression is indifferent and her eyes are cold, which is different from the usual anger, she knows it in her heart. However, this is indeed a good opportunity, so she knows that she should not say it, but she still can't help it. There is a fluke mentality: "The concubine is really clear about Yuan's character, because in the early years, she often entered the palace to greet the concubine. I remember that the concubine was still a concubine at that time. Once she entered the palace. Greetings to my concubine, when serving tea and cakes, a maid overturned the tea and wet her painting, she was furious, the concubine still remembers that furious face very clearly, it was very hideous, It was very different from the usual gentle face, and she actually asked the concubine to drag the maid out of the house and beat her to death. The concubine naturally didn't do what she said. I was reluctant, not to mention beating to death, the concubine let the court lady out and comforted Yuan Shi with a few words, and the matter passed, but from this incident, it can be seen that Yuan Shi's behavior is vicious and tricky. "

Her fluke mentality was aimed at the Empress Dowager, because she knew that the Empress Dowager would not punish the servants easily, and she would definitely be very dissatisfied with Yuan Shi when she heard that Yuan Shi was going to kill the palace maid because she poured out tea.

Sure enough, the Empress Dowager heard what Concubine Mei said and was furious on the spot, "There is such a vicious person? She is just a little more talented, how can she be so overbearing and cruel?"

The queen was speechless for a while, because she didn't know whether what Concubine Mei said was true or not, and she really didn't know Yuan's conduct.

If it was true, she refuted it and lost to Concubine Mei instead, and Concubine Mei would gain the upper hand and be led by her in the future.

A smug smile appeared in Mrs. Linglong's eyes. Before saying that Concubine Mei was just hearsay, but now that it happened in Concubine Mei's palace, the Empress Dowager can always be trusted, right?

Let's see what the queen can say!

Zi'an finally couldn't bear it any longer, and walked in quickly.

Prime Minister Xia and Mrs. Linglong were shocked when they saw her.

Didn't you say you were locked in the violence room? Why is it here? Moreover, judging by her complexion, it seems that the past two days have been very nourishing.

Concubine Mei was also slightly stunned, could the news be wrong?

Zi'an walked up to the Empress Dowager, knelt down, raised his stubborn and clean face, "Zi'an kowtowed to the Empress Dowager."

Seeing her coming in, the Empress Dowager immediately changed her face and said with a smile, "Get up quickly."

Zi'an stood up, suppressed the sharpness in his eyes, and said, "Please forgive me, Queen Mother, the servant girl broke in without being summoned."

The empress dowager waved her hand indifferently, "It's nothing, you came just in time, and the Ai family is also trying to send you over."

Prime Minister Xia and Mrs. Linglong were completely shocked by the empress dowager's attitude. How could this be? Doesn't the Empress Dowager resent her remorse? Impossible, even if the empress dowager believed that she was forced, it was impossible not to blame her, because it was indeed she who lifted her hijab in front of all the officials and threatened to regret the marriage.

Zi'an bowed, and then looked back at Prime Minister Xia. There was a deep pain in his eyes that could not be ignored. Under such intense eyes, Prime Minister Xia subconsciously avoided, not daring to look.

The shock in his heart hadn't subsided, and he added a new surprise. He found that this daughter who had never been favored by him had really changed a lot.

No, maybe it shouldn't be described as changed, it's like a different person.

Zi'an asked in a hoarse voice: "Father, my daughter only asks you a question. In your heart, is mother really what you or Concubine Mei said?"

Prime Minister Xia was furious. He was angry with Zian, and he was also angry with himself. He was almost scared by her.

He raised his eyes and said sternly: "Do you think that half of what my father said or what Concubine Mei said is distorted?"

A hint of sarcasm flashed in Zian's eyes, and then he bowed to Concubine Mei, "Concubine Mei just mentioned an example many years ago, which proved that my mother was cruel and violent. I would like to ask my lady, can you call this maid over here?" , I have a few words I want to ask her."