The Return of the Marquis's Daughter

Qin Wenlan lowered his head and breathed a sigh of relief. Only then did he feel a little better. But at this moment, the emperor sitting at the head of the table said, "Everyone, get up!"

When Concubine Shu looked up, her eyes met with those of Empress Wen, who was wearing a phoenix robe. This time, Concubine Shu did not treat Empress Wen with a friendly smile as she did in the past.

Queen Wen raised the corner of her mouth and glanced at Concubine Shu's dress. She was a person who never paid attention to such things, but now she was wearing the palace dress of the Four Concubines, dazzling like a walking treasure rack.

Queen Wen couldn't help but squint her eyes, it really blinded her aluminum alloy dog ​​eyes!

Concubine Shu glanced at Empress Wen, then took a step forward, looked up at the emperor sitting upright, and slowly said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

When the emperor heard this, his brows furrowed slightly, "Shufei, if there is nothing important, let's talk about it later."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu wasn't overly surprised, but she still straightened her back and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for asking, are you still worried about the matter of Princess Minglan?"

The emperor looked at Concubine Shu and nodded, "Concubine Shu, since you already know, why are you asking?"

The emperor's tone was slightly impatient. Qin Wenlan lowered his eyes and stared at the ground. Listening to these conversations, he couldn't help but worry about Concubine Shu.

Although the emperor has some hidden illnesses now, he will not die at this time. He still has nearly ten years to live!

How could such a controller be easily controlled by others? If he is not careful, he will end up in a miserable situation.

So Qin Wenlan was a little worried about Concubine Shu. After all, judging from the emperor's expression, he might have believed what Queen Wen said.

How could he possibly listen to anything Concubine Shu said at this time?

Normally, the Concubine Shu could gain the Emperor's favor by being gentle and considerate, but at this moment...

"Your Majesty, what I want to say is closely related to the poisoning of Princess Minglan.

I am not one to make unreasonable demands. I know that Your Majesty is worried about this matter, so how could I come here to attack you without any purpose?"

As Concubine Shu spoke, she turned and looked at Prince Yong, "Prince Yong is here, there are some things that can be handled by you as a witness."

Prince Yong snorted, "Your Highness, Concubine Shu is wrong. I have no interest in the affairs of your harem. I will not listen to such things!"

Concubine Shu continued with a serious expression: "Of course it's not the things in the harem. I am not that kind of person. How could I bother the prince with the things in the harem?

Prince Yong, don't worry, just listen attentively."

When Empress Wen heard this, she vaguely realized that what Concubine Shu would say next would not be very good, and she was afraid that it was directed at her.

He looked directly at Concubine Shu and said slowly, "Concubine Shu, His Majesty summoned you here only because of the poisoning of Princess Minglan. If you don't know the reason, then don't bother His Majesty.

"Little Princess Minglan is a child that Your Majesty and I have watched grow up. Now that she has suffered this, I can't help but feel pity for her. Are you still planning to use this matter to make up stories?"

When Empress Wen said this, Concubine Shu turned to look at Empress Wen and said, "Since Your Majesty has said so, I will just say it directly.

The flower viewing banquet was organized by you, Queen Wen, and all matters were handled by the people in your Yiku Palace.

In this case, shouldn’t the Yikun Palace give an explanation for the fact that Princess Minglan ate poisoned dishes at the banquet?

I wonder why Empress Wen secretly summoned Wen Lan to the Yikun Palace and imprisoned him in a side hall of the Yikun Palace, allowing four strong maids to torture him to extract a confession. Why?

When Queen Wen heard this, her eyes narrowed slightly, but her face showed a look of confusion and innocence.

"Shufei, what are you talking about? How could I possibly do such a thing?

Miss Qin was summoned to the palace because Princess Minglan was poisoned after eating food at her table. Shouldn't I inquire about the situation?"

"Your Majesty, when did I ever say that you cannot interrogate me? I would like to ask you, Your Majesty, why did you torture Miss Qin to extract a confession?

No matter what, Miss Qin will be my daughter-in-law in the future. Even if she is my niece's daughter-in-law, she is still my daughter-in-law.

Not only did you indiscriminately detain her in a side hall of the Yiku Palace, but you even let four strong and powerful maids torture her to extract a confession?

Is this what a queen would do? Don't forget that you, Queen Wen, are now a role model for women all over the world. Aren't you afraid that your actions will have a negative impact on His Majesty?"

Concubine Shu's face was filled with rage as she turned to look at the Emperor, "Your Majesty, if I hadn't brought people here in time, my niece's wife would have been beaten to death by the maids in the Yikun Palace!

Those old women were even more ruthless than the strong nanny in the Ministry of Punishment. Each of them was extremely strong, which was beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Your Majesty, I have always abided by the rules and regulations over the years, and have been very respectful to Empress Wen. I don't know why Empress Wen treats An'er's wife like this.

Even though she hadn't married yet, it was An'er who asked the emperor for marriage in person!

If the dishes at the flower-viewing banquet were poisonous, shouldn't Empress Wen give an explanation to me and Miss Qin?

However, Empress Wen confused right and wrong and even had people tortured in the Yiku Palace to extract a confession.

This is an abuse of power to force Wenlan to confess. If I hadn't arrived, I don't know whether Wenlan would have survived!

Your Majesty, please make the decision for me and An'er, and give Wenlan justice!"

The emperor didn't know about these things yet. After hearing this, his eyes, although cloudy but still sharp, stared at everyone in the Qinzheng Hall.

"Is there really such a thing?"

"Your Majesty, I did privately summon Miss Qin to the palace for questioning.

I also wanted to ask why there was poison in the dishes that day, but I didn't have anyone torture her in private.

Nor did they secretly imprison Miss Qin in a side hall of the Yikun Palace. I hope Your Majesty will understand this."

Empress Wen stepped forward and looked up at the Emperor. "Your Majesty and I have been friends for over twenty years. How could we have ever done anything like this? I cannot accept what you said, Concubine Shu."

Prince Yong had been listening quietly. At this moment, he narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Prince An on the side without any expression.

Prince An's face was solemn, his lips pursed, and a hint of anger already appeared in his eyes.