Immediately, a eunuch came forward and carried Liu Ruyan out.

From beginning to end, the emperor never looked at her.

Who would have thought that a few hours ago, she was still the best among the newcomers, stunning with her dance, and on the verge of enjoying the emperor's everlasting favor.

No one can predict the ups and downs of the harem.

Yin Da Ying was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground, his body shaking constantly.

There is no evidence to prove that this matter is related to Liu Ruyan. She has been stripped of her title and has fallen out of favor, let alone her, the one who did it?

The emperor's voice without any emotion rang out: "Yin promised that he was too audacious to murder the heir to the throne. His crime is unforgivable. He will be demoted to a commoner and given pigeon wine! The entire Yin family will be executed!"

"All the palace servants involved in this incident will be exterminated from the three clans!"

Yin Shuren's face turned pale, and she pulled the handkerchief out of her mouth: "Your Majesty, this is all my fault, just kill me, please let my family go! Your Majesty..."

However, as Nangong Xuanyu waved her hand impatiently, someone immediately came forward to cover her mouth again and dragged her out.

Commoner Yin could only look to Queen Jiang for help and sob continuously.

From the beginning to the end, she did not betray the Queen. I hope the Queen can save her family for this reason!

Queen Jiang calmly gave Concubine Yin a soothing look, and she then smiled miserably and accepted her fate to die.

It seemed that the corresponding murderers were punished, but Concubine Zhang was not happy.

Liu Ruyan must have been involved! How could she be willing if she didn't kill that vicious woman and avenge her son's death!!!

But Concubine Zhang understood that without evidence, even Concubine Liu could not kill Liu Ruyan, let alone herself?

Tears rolled down her eyes and she burst into tears again.

The emperor was also moved with sympathy, and said in a gentle voice: "Empress Zhang gave birth to the royal heir. Although she did not give birth to him safely, she has made no contributions but has worked hard. I bestow the title of 'Kang' on her."

"Kang" means stability and health, representing the emperor's good wishes.

Zhang, no, Concubine Kang was moved and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern..."

Under normal circumstances, a concubine could only be promoted if she gave birth to an heir to the throne. The emperor only bestowed the title of Concubine Kang, which was not considered excessive. Naturally, no one would stand up to oppose it and offend the emperor.

Queen Jiang suppressed the fatigue in her eyes and said with good intentions: "I am incompetent and have been ill for a long time. I can only trouble the imperial concubine to assist in managing the six palaces. But on such a great day as the Emperor's Birthday, these things happened..."

"This is my dereliction of duty as the Queen. I deserve death! Your Majesty is magnanimous and has not punished me and the Concubine, but I am truly uneasy."

"Your Majesty, I feel that it is really hard for the Imperial Concubine to manage the six palaces alone. It is inevitable that she will be negligent, so these mistakes have occurred."

"In order to prevent similar incidents from happening again, and to ensure that pregnant concubines in the future can give birth to heirs smoothly, I suggest that you let Concubine Liang and Concubine Xue handle the affairs of the six palaces together with the Imperial Concubine."

"Both of them are old men in the palace, with sufficient experience and high positions. They are the most suitable to help the imperial concubine share the burden."

Shen Zhinian even wanted to applaud Queen Jiang!

She had just caused Liu Ruyan to fall out of favor and cut off one of Queen Jiang's arms, and Queen Jiang wanted to have someone take away Concubine Liu's power to assist in managing the six palaces. Her tactics were truly clever!

"I am capable of handling all the affairs of the six palaces by myself! Too many people will cause chaos. Your Majesty, just focus on recuperating. I will naturally keep the harem peaceful!"

When talking to the Queen, Concubine Liu did not call herself "your servant", but still referred to herself as "this palace", which shows that she is arrogant and domineering, and does not take the Queen seriously at all.

Queen Jiang smiled generously: "Of course I believe in the ability of the Imperial Concubine, but what happened today was witnessed by everyone... If there were more people to share the burden with the Imperial Concubine, perhaps someone would discover those dirty things, and the harem could have another child."

At this point, Queen Jiang wiped her tears sadly, then looked at Queen Dowager Liu: "What do you think, mother?"

Empress Dowager Liu naturally didn't want Concubine Liu's power to be divided by others, but every word of Queen Jiang's made sense and could not be refuted.

And precisely because the emperor was wary of the Duke Dingguo's Mansion and worried that the aunt and nephew would join forces to control the harem, she retreated to the Buddhist temple and seemed not to be concerned with anything in the harem.

If she supported Concubine Liu at this time, all her previous low-key attitude would be in vain, and the emperor would definitely suppress the Duke Dingguo's Mansion in other places.

"I think the Queen is right. With two more people to share the burden, the Imperial Concubine can also spend more time with me."

Although Concubine Liu was unwilling, she understood that her aunt was much smarter than her, and since she said so, there must be a reason for it.

"I will obey the Queen Mother."

Nowadays, whether in the court or the harem, the power of the Duke of Zhenguo and the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion maintains a delicate balance, checking and balancing each other, and the emperor is quite satisfied.

"In this case, from now on, the Imperial Concubine, the Liang Concubine, and the Snow Concubine will assist in managing the six palaces."

"I obey your orders and will not disappoint your Majesty, the Queen, and the Queen Mother!"

Whether facing Queen Jiang or Concubine Liu, Concubine Liang's attitude was very respectful, which was consistent with her image of a good person.

Concubine Xue has a cold and aloof temperament. Just standing there, she looks like a fairy walking down from the Moon Palace.

At this moment, a trace of impatience flashed across this cold face: "Your Majesty, I have always liked peace and quiet, and I am afraid that I am not qualified for the important task of assisting in the management of the six palaces. I hope Your Majesty will withdraw your order."

Everyone found it incredible!

Which concubine in the harem doesn't want to have the power to assist in managing the six palaces? How could Concubine Xue actually refuse the benefits that were delivered to her door? !

It’s really like drought and drought, waterlogging and waterlogging...

When Xuepin was in the palace, she was also favored, but after that incident, there was a rift between them, and she rejected Nangong Xuanyu many times. Otherwise, with her family background, she deserved the position of concubine, so why was she still a concubine?

In that matter, he was ultimately wrong to her. Over the years, the emperor had always felt a little guilty towards Concubine Xue and would rarely refuse her requests.

"...Then let Concubine Liang assist Concubine Gui."

Concubine Xue bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

She didn't care what other people thought. Last time in the Imperial Garden, after listening to Shen Zhinian's words, she thought it through. People have to look forward after all, and she doesn't want to be trapped in the past anymore.

She is still young and has a lot of life ahead of her. She doesn't want to live in the intrigues of the harem every day.

She has long since lost interest in favors, and she doesn't want power, she just wants to live a quiet life. If this is the case, and someone still offends her, then she is not someone who can be bullied!

"It's getting late. I'm sleepy. Let's all go."

With one less person to share power with, Concubine Liu's mood finally became less bad. She supported Empress Dowager Liu and said, "I will escort the Empress Dowager back to the Cining Palace."

Everyone bowed respectfully: "Farewell, Queen Mother!"

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