Seizing the throne, abolishing the adopted son, the imperial concubine rose to prominence

"I just asked the eunuchs beside me to go into the water to rescue him."

When Concubine Zheng heard that the two eunuchs were dead, her eyes froze for a moment, but only for a moment, and then she said calmly.

"Does the Imperial Concubine know that these two people intended to drown Concubine Gu in the water?"

"Your Majesty, do you suspect me?"

Facing the emperor's cold and questioning gaze, Concubine Zheng asked in disbelief.

"I'm not convicting anyone, I'm just asking questions."

Xiao Heng's calm gaze rested on Concubine Zheng's face.

"Your Majesty, how could I possibly use the eunuchs around me to harm others in public?"

"Now these two eunuchs are dead too. What a slanderous act with no evidence to prove it."

Concubine Zheng sneered.

"Your Majesty, there were many concubines present at the time. Why not ask them in to ask a few questions? It would be bad to misunderstand Sister Zheng."

"Sister Zheng, there's no need to be so angry. This eunuch is from Cheng'an Palace, so it's only natural for the Emperor to ask a few questions."

After the Queen gave her suggestion, the Emperor comforted Concubine Zheng in a gentle voice.

"I also want to know who is so capable as to bribe the people in my palace?"

Concubine Zheng's words were almost directed at the Queen.

In terms of power in the harem, who can compete with the Zheng family except the Cui family?

"It's inevitable that Concubine Gu misunderstood me because of Lu Yunv's incident last time. However, murdering a concubine is a serious crime. Although Concubine Gu was wronged today, I can't make random accusations against her."

Concubine Zheng's sharp gaze fell on Gu Youning who was held in the emperor's arms. Since she entered the palace, the emperor had always doted on her. Not to mention questioning her, he had never even said a harsh word to her.

Without thinking too much, you know who influenced the emperor's mind.

Seeing that the emperor's eyes became deeper and there was anger on his face, Gu Youning felt very satisfied.

Although the emperor wanted to get rid of the Zheng family, he would definitely choose to do it slowly for the sake of safety, but she could not wait that long.

The Zheng family is powerful, and they have people relying on them not only in the former court but also in various places in the harem. No one can ensure that they have made every possible plan and can safely avoid these open and secret attacks every time.

If Fang Cainv had not been more decisive and willing to make the play more real this time, she would not even have had a chance to break the deadlock.

Fortunately, in the court, ever since Lu Cairen was demoted to a concubine, the head of the Lu family has been somewhat dissatisfied with the Zheng family.

In the harem, she knew that today's incident would not shake Concubine Zheng's foundation, but what she wanted was the emperor's dissatisfaction and suspicion.

And she would not arouse the emperor's suspicion, and she could also legitimately break away from Concubine Zheng.

"Greetings to the Emperor and Empress."

After the concubines came in, they bowed politely.

They also heard the noise in the house from outside the door, and knew that today's matter was not simple. Naturally, they would not be so tactless as to compete for favor in front of the emperor.

"My sisters, Concubine Gu fell into the water for no apparent reason, and the eunuchs of Cheng'an Palace were also implicated. Can anyone explain to the Emperor and me what happened? Even if you can only remember one or two things, that would be fine."

The Queen asked everyone.

The concubines looked at each other, but no one spoke.

Whether she was a girl from a noble family or an ordinary concubine, no one wanted to offend Concubine Zheng or the Zheng family.

"Didn't the Emperor and the Empress see the slap marks on the face of Concubine Gu's personal maid?"

A melodious voice broke the silence.

The emperor and empress's eyes fell on Tan Yin, who was standing with her head bowed beside the couch, and sure enough, they saw a clear slap mark on the right side of her cheek.

Xiao Heng was concerned about Gu Youning's comfort at the time, so of course he wouldn't pay attention to a palace maid.

"This maid was slapped for protecting her master. If the emperor hadn't arrived, she would have received more than just this one slap."

"Your Highness, is that right?"

Lady Lu looked away.

"As the head of the imperial concubines, am I really going to just watch Concubine Gu lying dripping wet on the ground?"

"It's the people around Concubine Gu who seem to be very wary of me, and they think I'm going to harm them."

Concubine Zheng didn't even look at Lady Lu, but instead looked at Gu Youning with suspicion: "It seems that Concubine Gu and the person who really wants to harm you are on the same page. They both believe that I am the villain."

Gu Youning felt a chill in his heart. Concubine Zheng, who had fought with the Queen in her previous life, was indeed no ordinary person. He was deliberately angered by her just now, but he only lost his composure for a moment.

Is this a hint at what happened today? Is it her plan of self-torture?

"Your Highness, I was stunned when I saw my master fall into the water and faint. I didn't intend to stop you at that time."

Tan Yin fell to her knees.

Gu Youning breathed a sigh of relief. Tan Yin was indeed quick to react.

"That's right. Concubine Gu is still unconscious, and the Imperial Concubine's people are shouting and killing the palace maid."

Lady Lu said sarcastically.

"Lady Lu, the Empress was away at the time. My master was the highest-ranking official in the Imperial Gardens, so she was naturally worried about Concubine Gu getting into trouble. How could she allow a palace maid to delay her treatment?"

The palace maid who had just slapped Tan Yin fell to her knees and bowed to explain.

"Speaking of treatment, Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine is indeed worried about my health, otherwise she wouldn't have invited the imperial physician to treat me."

"The maid accidentally bumped into the imperial concubine. I apologize on her behalf."

Gu Youning was about to stand up and salute, but Xiao Heng wouldn't let her: "The Imperial Concubine won't mind. You're still weak, don't move."

"That's right, Concubine Gu is a little too well-behaved. I'm not the kind of person who would be so picky."

Concubine Zheng's smile did not reach her eyes, and her cold gaze fell on the palace maid beside her.

The palace maid had now realized that she had said the wrong thing and lowered her head tightly.

"Gu Jieyu is wrong."

At this moment, a cold and arrogant voice came from the palace.

The one who spoke was Miss Wen.

But what was even more surprising was her next sentence.

"I asked someone to invite this imperial physician."

When did Lady Wen become so kind?

Doesn't she dislike everyone?

Everyone was confused, even Xiao Heng looked a little surprised.

"But you don't have to be grateful. Just consider it as a thank you for sending me by sedan last time."

Lady Wen stopped talking after saying this, but the atmosphere in the room was a little strange.

This imperial physician was not invited by the imperial concubine at all.

"It turns out that the Imperial Concubine was so anxious to treat her that she didn't even think of hiring an imperial physician for Concubine Gu."

Gu Youning lowered her eyes slightly. It was understandable that Concubine Wen asked the imperial physician to help her, but Concubine Lu seemed to be too targeted towards Concubine Zheng today.

Now all suspicion fell on Concubine Zheng. Fang Cainu, who was kneeling on the ground, relaxed her expression, but had another idea.

Yes, although she had planned it, she was too late to do anything.

Everything else was arranged by Concubine Zheng.

As long as the emperor is sure that it was the imperial concubine who wanted to harm someone, then she is innocent and can even gain some sympathy by using the child in her belly.

She originally wanted to use this method on Gu Youning, but as soon as she entered the room, she was faced with the emperor's wrath, and she didn't even have the chance to talk to Gu Youning.

Fang Cainu closed her eyes, her body tilted, and she was about to faint when one of the concubines stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I have something to tell you, but I'm not sure if I should tell you this or not."

The palace concubine who spoke seemed to have doubts in her heart, and her eyes kept wandering between Fang Cainu and Concubine Zheng.

Fang Cainv, who was about to faint on the ground, woke up with a start.