The queen has four sons and six daughters, and she can call the wind and rain

Everything was going smoothly, but on the fourth day of the wake, an accident happened.

Madam Yin and Concubine Qi were in poor health, so Yun Zhining consulted Qi Yejing and the two empresses dowagers and did not arrange for them to keep vigil. However, because Concubine Zhou had entered the palace with them and became a concubine together, they dragged their sick bodies to see Concubine Zhou off for the last time.

On the way back, Concubine Qi was killed and Madam Yin was frightened to death on the spot.

What’s even more amazing is that Ying Fangyi was found at the scene.

Ying Fangyi was holding a dagger in her hand, which was covered in blood and matched the wounds on Concubine Qi's body.

After receiving the news, General Qi immediately went to the palace and asked Qi Yejing to execute Ying Fangyi and give justice to Concubine Qi.

The Yin family also wrote a letter to impeach Ying Fangyi, hoping to seek an explanation on behalf of Madam Yin.

In the moment of crisis, Concubine Xian's father stood up and said that Ying Fangyi must have been framed, otherwise how could a weak woman like her hurt Concubine Qi, who was so skilled in martial arts?

Even though Concubine Qi was ill, Ying Fangyi was still not able to handle her.

The virtuous concubine also asked to be demoted, hoping that Qi Yejing would spare Ying Fangyi's life for the sake of the fifth prince, and would deal with her later after the matter was fully investigated.

After much mediation, Ying Fangyi's life was saved, but she was demoted to a concubine and moved to Lengyue Palace.

The virtuous concubine was demoted to a concubine and moved into the Lengyue Palace with the fifth prince.

At the same time, Qi Yejing also announced publicly that the fifth prince would never be able to inherit the throne of Daye and become the emperor of Daye.

No matter what people outside think of him, he only hopes that this action can save the lives of Concubine Hu, Ying Ying and the fifth prince.

This year has been truly a disastrous year, with several deaths every month, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, without a break.

As the year draws to a close, Qi Yejing announces the end of the dynasty. He takes advantage of this time to sort out the affairs of the harem. He hopes that next year will be smooth sailing and there will be no more accidents as frequent as this year.

Empress Zhang Wanru was deposed, and after giving birth to the seventh prince, she was given poisoned wine and died.

The new Queen Zhou fell down the steps while offering sacrifices to the Taimiao and died instantly.

Concubine Qi was murdered and Madam Yin was frightened to death on the spot.

The virtuous concubine was demoted.

Above the four concubines, Madam Lin was the only one left.

There were originally four people above the six concubines, including Tang Zhao Wanzhe.

Because of her repeated mischief, Concubine Tang was demoted from concubine to imperial concubine, and then from imperial concubine to concubine.

Later, another Concubine Yi came to power, but there were still many vacancies.

After Zhou's death, Yun Zhining took Concubine Hao, Zhou Baozhu and Concubine Feng to manage the harem in order, so Yun Zhining must give them great titles. As for the remaining three people, she still had to think about it carefully.

Qi Yejing was just about to go to Xiaohe Palace to ask Empress Dowager Xiaoyan for her opinion and then come back to draft an edict when he saw Dong Ling coming in with a hurried look on his face.

His heart sank instantly.

"Tell me, what happened again?"

"As the year draws to a close, Concubine Yi is extremely busy. Concubine Zhe happened to come to see her, so she asked Concubine Zhe to go to Xiaohe Palace to give some things to the two empress dowagers, and then, ..."

"Empress Zhe discovered that Concubine Wei had poisoned Empress Dowager Xiaoci's tonic."

"Empress Zhe, please have Concubine Wei arrested immediately and escorted to the Imperial Study. Please punish her, His Majesty."

"Where is Concubine Wei now?"

"Waiting outside the imperial study."

"Then bring the person in quickly!"

After being scolded, Dong Ling immediately went out and brought Concubine Wei in.

Concubine Wei was tied up with a smelly rag stuffed in her mouth. Qi Yejing frowned when he saw this.

"Concubine Zhe, why did you put a stinky rag in Concubine Wei's mouth?"

"The Emperor will know soon."

Concubine Zhe waved her hand, and the palace maid immediately stepped forward and took the smelly rag out of Concubine Wei's mouth.

As soon as she freed her mouth, Concubine Wei shouted loudly.

"I admit that the reason why Empress Dowager Xiaoci fell ill was because I tampered with her tonic, but this was not my intention. Someone instructed me to do it."

"Who ordered you?"

"Yes, Empress Yi."

"What did you say?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.

Qi Yejing clenched his fists and his eyes were very dark.

"Tell me again, who instructed you to tamper with Empress Dowager Xiaoci's tonic, causing her to become seriously ill?"

"It's Concubine Yi."

"She was the one who ordered me to do that."

"Snapped!"

Before she could finish her words, Qi Yejing picked up the teacup and smashed it on her head.

The teacup fell to the ground and shattered, and Concubine Wei's head was also smashed.

Feeling a burning pain on her head and hearing warm blood falling to the ground, Concubine Wei screamed.

"Is the Emperor going to kill people to silence them for Concubine Yi?"

"If Empress Dowager Xiaoci knew that she was murdered and her own son chose to protect the murderer, she would be furious."

"How dare you, Wei, curse my mother!"

Qi Yejing was extremely furious, and his palm was so fierce that he knocked Concubine Wei against the palace door.

Concubine Wei fell heavily, spitting out a mouthful of blood, and three of her ribs were broken.

Her face twitched in pain, but she still refused to let Yun Zhining go.

"I know that in the emperor's heart, I am not even as good as a finger of Concubine Yi. In order to protect Concubine Yi, the emperor will definitely kill me without mercy."

"It doesn't matter, just kill me then."

"After I die, the news will spread throughout the harem, the entire Chang'an City, and even the entire Daye. Everyone will know that Your Majesty was willing to sacrifice your own mother in order to protect the bad guys."

"By then, you will be despised by everyone, even your own mother will not want you."

"just kill me."

"Kill me now!"

“I can’t wait to see this day.”

"Hahaha."

"Hahahahaha!"

"Wei, you asked for this, you can't blame me."

"Someone, drag Wei out and beat him to death!"

"Wait a moment!"

Qi Yejing was stopped before he could finish his words.

Yun Zhining pushed the door open and bowed slightly.

"I send my regards to the Emperor. May the Emperor be blessed with peace and happiness."

Qi Yejing glared at her and said unhappily.

"What are you doing here?"

"Empress Zhe sent someone to Qingning Palace, saying that someone had framed me, so I came here."

"I heard what Your Majesty just said. However, since Your Majesty believes that I did not do this, can you believe that I can also find out the truth and clear my grievances?"

"You've already asked, should I refuse?"

Yun Zhining raised her lips and smiled, her face as beautiful as a flower.

"I know that the emperor treats me the best."

Now that Yun Zhining is here, Qi Yejing is not as excited as before.

Concubine Wei is so stupid that she is definitely no match for Yun Zhining. He just needs to wait quietly.

Seeing that Qi Yejing sat down peacefully, and asked the palace maid to clean the floor and refill the tea, he turned to look at Concubine Wei and said with a smile.