in2ebook Chapter 240 Betrayed the Imperial Concubine?
Chapter 240 Betrayed the Imperial Concubine?
Concubine Wan frowned and pushed Rui'er away fiercely.
"If you don't want to implicate your family, then just be honest and confess everything."
"Otherwise, don't let yourself die in the end and drag your family down with you to hell."
Rui'er fell to the ground, her face extremely pale.
She closed her eyes and couldn't help sobbing.
She kept murmuring softly, "I can't bring trouble to my family. My parents have suffered so much these years, and I have a brother who's been ill for a long time. I can't let them fall into hell because of me."
She whimpered in pain.
The whole person was in extreme despair.
I don’t know how long it took, but her crying gradually subsided.
She slowly got up from the ground, wiped her tears with her sleeves, and then she slowly raised her head and looked at Zhou Lingge who was sitting on the high seat.
The corners of her lips twitched, and her eyes were filled with pain and struggle.
"My lady..."
Zhou Lingge raised his eyebrows, a hint of smile flashing across his eyes.
Haha...she understood!
Things have come to this point... the main event is finally about to begin. It turns out that everything that happened before was just a prelude. They still want to blame her for the noble man's death.
It’s just that this time it’s a little more clever, and it’s been mysterious for so long.
It's like a fog that makes people confused.
But now the fog has dissipated... everything is gradually becoming clear.
Rui'er kowtowed to Zhou Lingge, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry..."
Everyone was stunned when they saw this scene.
Their eyes were filled with disbelief and they looked at each other in surprise.
what is happening?
Out of nowhere, the situation took a dramatic turn.
After going around in circles, the death of noble lady Gao is related to the imperial concubine?
Qin Feiling's face was full of anger. He looked at Rui'er coldly: "What do you mean?"
"Are you saying that the poison was given to you by the imperial concubine?"
Rui'er's body trembled slightly, her forehead pressed tightly against the floor, and her voice couldn't help but tremble: "That night, I almost died. It was...it was the Imperial Concubine who sent Sister Qiao'er to secretly bring me some medicine, which saved my life."
"I am truly grateful to the Imperial Concubine for saving my life. From Sister Qiao'er, I learned what the Imperial Concubine is thinking. The Imperial Concubine dislikes all of the new concubines who have entered the palace. She doesn't want to see anyone take away His Majesty's favor. So, the Imperial Concubine... wants some helpers who can do things for her without anyone noticing."
"Grateful for the Imperial Concubine's kindness, I quietly expressed my true feelings to Sister Qiao'er... Sister Qiao'er told me... that if I did my job well, the Imperial Concubine would not only save my life, but also grant me endless wealth and glory. Since entering the palace, I've often heard how generous and lavish the Imperial Concubine was on the ladies of Yuanchen Palace. I was truly envious, so naturally, I willingly served the Imperial Concubine."
"This silver bracelet I'm wearing was given to me by Sister Qiao'er... Your Majesty, I didn't lie, nor did I mean to frame the Imperial Concubine. Everything I said was the truth. Please don't vent your anger on my family; they know nothing..."
Rui'er kowtowed until her head was covered in blood.
She even pleaded for Zhou Lingge at the top of her lungs, "Everything the Imperial Concubine did was out of love for Your Majesty. The night Noble Lady Gao slept with you, I heard from Sister Qiao'er that the Imperial Concubine didn't sleep a wink. It's clear that the Imperial Concubine truly loves Your Majesty. Your Majesty, please don't vent your anger on the Imperial Concubine. Just forgive her foolish behavior this time. I am willing to bear all the blame for the Imperial Concubine."
The entire palace was suddenly silent. Apart from Rui'er's crying, no one dared to say a word.
The concubines all looked at Qin Feiling's expression.
Qin Feiling's originally handsome face was now stained with layers of coldness and chill.
He just stared at Rui'er coldly.
Concubine Wan quickly knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I never thought that this matter would eventually involve the Imperial Concubine. Otherwise, send someone to invite Qiao'er in and hear what she has to say. Perhaps all this is just a lie from that lowly maid Rui'er."
Looking at the entire harem, everyone knows that Qiao'er is the imperial concubine's trusted maid.
Ever since the imperial concubine entered the palace, the maid she trusted and relied on the most was Qiao'er.
Qiao'er used to be a servant of the emperor.
It is almost impossible to say that Qiao'er betrayed the imperial concubine.
Therefore, in the minds of many people, it has been determined that the death of the noble lady was planned by the imperial concubine.
Their gazes towards Zhou Lingge changed again, each one gloating, their eyes gleaming with anticipation. If such a favored concubine, who held the emperor's exclusive affection, were to have her vicious face revealed before the eyes of the public, would His Majesty still favor her as before, treating her like a treasure?
Once the imperial concubine falls out of favor.
Then they will have a chance to be favored!
The Queen Mother observed Qin Feiling's dark expression and said at the right moment, "If you want to clear the Imperial Concubine of suspicion, you must summon Qiao'er and interrogate her thoroughly."
Qin Feiling ignored the Queen Mother and turned to look at Zhou Lingge.
"My Lady, what do you think?"
Zhou Lingge's expression was normal, as if she was not the one who was implicated and had dirty water splashed all over her.
She curled her lips and smiled faintly.
"Since Qiao'er is involved in this matter, we naturally need to invite her in and question her thoroughly."
Qin Feiling held her hand tightly: "I believe that the noble's death has nothing to do with you."
Even if there is a connection, he wants to make sure that this matter has nothing to do with the imperial concubine!
He finally understood that no matter how many times the concubines in the harem were replaced, they would inevitably be involved in conspiracies, intrigues, and palace fights.
Unless, this harem is completely empty!
The so-called palace fighting and scheming will stop completely!
Zhou Lingge didn't know what Qin Feiling was thinking.
She continued to smile faintly: "I thank your majesty for your trust."
After about half a minute, Qiao'er lowered his head, hunched his body, and stepped into the inner hall step by step.
She held her breath and walked to the center of the hall, then knelt on the ground.
Qin Feiling pointed at Rui'er next to her and questioned Qiao'er in a cold voice.
"Rui'er has confessed everything. She said... she followed your instigation and poisoned the noble man. Qiao'er, do you have anything to say?"
Qiao'er lowered her eyes and remained silent for a while.
Qin Feiling stared at her figure, feeling more and more irritated.
"Speak, are you mute? I originally sent you to serve the Imperial Concubine... Qiao'er, you really disappoint me."
Rui'er sobbed and cried, "Let this servant bear all the blame. I was the one who deserved to die. It was Sister Qiao'er and the Imperial Concubine who saved my life. Now... I will give my life back. Let me die in Sister Qiao'er's place."
She cried and cried, and even got up from the ground and tried to commit suicide by hitting a pillar.