The concubine is extremely cautious

The hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Wang Degui was already confused. Lady Ning, why is this happening? It has nothing to do with you. If something happens to Shunpin, you will also lose your life.

In order to protect Concubine Tang, Concubine Ning risked her life.

So righteous!

Helian Qi stared at the kneeling woman in front of him for a long time, and said slowly, "Since you are willing to guarantee it with your life, I will entrust Shunpin's safety to you. If Shunpin gives birth smoothly, I will remember your contribution. If there is any accident, your life..."

"Leave it to your majesty." Ning Wanyin took over the conversation in a decisive tone.

Helian Qi was indeed a little surprised.

In fact, he didn't think that the matter between Ning Wanyin and Shunpin had much to do with each other.

I just doubt everyone in the palace equally.

But Ning Wanyin was willing to risk her life to save Tang Miaoling. He was sure that even if Tang Miaoling had done what happened today, Ning Wanyin would definitely not know about it.

As long as Ning Wanyin did her best, he would not really blame her if anything unexpected happened in the future.

After all, even though he tried his best to protect Shunpin, something still happened to her.

Ning Wanyin is not a god, so how can she ensure that everything will be foolproof?

"Wang Degui, tell Concubine Shu to imprison Tang Miaoling in her residence and not to torture her." Helian Qi gave an order to the person beside him, then looked at Ning Wanyin:

"You can go down now. Shunpin will have to trouble you in the future."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Ning Wanyin bowed to express her gratitude.

……

Return to the warm room.

Lian Rui said anxiously, "Master, Shunpin has only been pregnant for two months, and she has already had two accidents. I don't know how many more accidents will happen in the future. How can you take over this hot potato..."

"If I don't say this, how can I dispel your majesty's doubts? And how can I stop those who are interested from taking advantage of my misfortune and dragging me down with them?" Ning Wanyin said calmly:

"If Concubine Shu tortures Tang Miaoling, she will definitely say that I ordered it. Although it is a one-sided statement, it will not hurt me. But Your Majesty will definitely suspect me..."

"Your Majesty may not want to kill me for using power for personal gain, bullying concubines, or even interfering in government affairs, but the Dragon Heir is obviously your Majesty's Achilles' heel. I cannot let him want to kill me."

Lian Rui said worriedly, "But...but what if...what will you do then?"

"As long as Your Majesty believes that I have no intention of harming you, and as long as I do my best, even if something unexpected really happens, Your Majesty will show leniency." Ning Wanyin said slowly.

Lian Rui couldn't understand it for a moment. Now you are just a suspect, but His Majesty might want to kill you. But if Shunpin really gets into trouble under your care, His Majesty will let her off?

What is the logic.

It’s very simple. Ning Wanyin gained Helian Qi’s trust through this move.

In Helian Qi's eyes, she was willing to risk her life to protect Shunpin. Why should he kill such a person?

"This is the best outcome at the moment. First, it prevents me from being dragged into this, and dispels His Majesty's suspicion. Second, it protects Tang Miaoling. Third, it can also accumulate some experience in preserving the fetus." Ning Wanyin methodically analyzed the pros and cons of this matter, paused, and then said:

"After returning to the palace, I will meet with Tang Miaoling to find out what is going on."

……

After Ning Wanyin pleaded for mercy, the emperor imprisoned Tang Miaoling.

For a time, the news that the evil woman had confused the emperor's mind was spreading widely in the former dynasty and the harem.

"My beauty, have you heard? The Concubine Shu arrested Tang Miaoling and wanted to torture her... Ning went to plead for mercy, but the Emperor spared her the torture and only imprisoned her." Shi'er was indignant:

"Your Majesty even showed leniency to those who tried to murder the heir to the throne. Your Majesty has really been bewildered..."

Song Qingzhi looked resentful, "Your Majesty favors her, and everyone can see it. Even if she kills someone, you still have to protect her."

Wen Baolin, who was also preparing to return to the palace, also heard the news:

"Father is right. Ning Wanyin is so favored, so I should befriend her. And she is a person who values ​​friendship and loyalty, as she can plead for Tang Miaoling. As long as she treats me as a sister, I will have an extra helper in the palace in the future."

……

Helian Qi returned to the palace and immediately interrogated Tang Miaoling.

Tang Miaoling had watched Qiuxia walk into the Criminal Court in perfect health, only to be carried out horizontally covered in blood. She was terrified.

"Your Majesty, please be wise. I was wronged. I really did not murder Concubine Shun..." Tang Miaoling kowtowed in panic.

Helian Qi stared at her with his eagle-like eyes. "Then what evidence do you have?"

"Your concubine... Your concubine did not murder Concubine Shun..." Tang Miaoling really didn't know how to prove it. When asked by the emperor, she could only say this sentence stutteringly.

There was a flash of annoyance in Helian Qi's eyes.

What's the point of repeating this sentence over and over again?

According to his usual temper, he would have sent Tang Miaoling directly to the Criminal Justice Department, but at this time he just waved his hand and said, "Drag her away."

"Yes." Wang Degui immediately led several eunuchs to drag Tang Miaoling.

Tang Miaoling was so frightened that she thought she was being dragged away and chopped off. She burst into tears and cried while struggling, "Your Majesty, please spare my life. I am innocent! I really did not murder Shunpin..."

Helian Qi: ...

Wang Degui dragged Tang Miaoling away and came back to ask for instructions, "Your Majesty, Concubine Shu and others are waiting in the side hall."

When the emperor returned to the palace, all the concubines had to pay their respects and welcome him. Especially since Shunpin had happened, Shufei, as the person in charge of the six palaces, should also come to apologize.

"Let them all in." Helian Qi said lightly.

Concubine Shu led the other concubines in to pay their respects.

Ning Wanyin and other concubines who had just returned to the palace were also among them.

No one knew what the emperor said to Tang Miaoling, but they saw her being dragged out crying...

They all secretly speculated that if Ning Wanyin had not pleaded for her, Tang Miaoling would have been dead.

"Your Majesty, I apologize for not being able to take good care of Shunpin. It is my dereliction of duty." Concubine Shu bowed and apologized.

Helian Qi glanced at her coldly, "I asked you to take charge of the six palaces, but you almost let Shunpin get into trouble. It was indeed your dereliction of duty."

"Your Majesty, there are many things to do in the harem, and Concubine Shu has always managed them in order. No matter how cautious you are, you can never guard against a thief in your own home. That palace maid is Shunpin's person, and something could happen to Shunpin in her own palace, and Concubine Shu is powerless to do anything about it." Concubine Cen took over the conversation.

The implication of the words is that it is Shunpin herself who is to blame.

Helian Qi said, "The Concubine Shu is very busy, so I will choose someone to help her manage the six palaces."

Everyone fell silent, especially Concubine Shu, who was completely frozen.

"Lady Ning--" Helian Qi called out.

Ning Wanyin took a step forward and bowed, "I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

"From today on, you will assist Concubine Shu in managing the six palaces. Since Concubine Shu can't handle it, I will leave Shunpin's fetus to you." Helian Qi ordered.

Ning Wanyin bowed respectfully, "I obey your order."

Concubine Shu looked at Ning Wanyin immediately, and her soft hair under her sleeves clenched instantly. She knew that Xue Zhaoyi and Cen Jieyu were aiming for the queen, and the "power of the queen" in her hands might be taken away.

But she never expected that the first person to share her power was Ning Wanyin, whom she did not take seriously.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Ning is an excellent person, and I like her very much. But she has only been in the palace for a month and has little experience. I'm afraid she won't be able to convince the public." Concubine Fang raised an objection with a smile.