eurekapd Chapter 565 Rescue
Chapter 565 Rescue
"My youth has faded, and I have long forgotten my age. Your Majesty is in the prime of life, and the beauties in the palace are as beautiful as flowers, each one more delicate than the other. For a concubine like me, being able to serve tea and water to Your Majesty is already a great blessing."
These words were said in an extremely humble manner, and with Concubine Shun's expression of submissiveness and a hint of self-pity, the Emperor would never ask about her age.
Just like when one is used to eating delicacies from land and sea, he suddenly finds wild vegetables from the farm very refreshing. At this moment, he discovered that the less beautiful Concubine Shun also has a unique flavor.
Then he took Concubine Shun in his arms and asked with a low smile: "Let me ask you a question, why do you talk so much? I didn't know before that you are also a hypocritical person."
"I dare not be hypocritical. I am content to serve Your Majesty, the Empress, the Imperial Noble Consort, and all the sisters in the palace, and to be friendly and harmonious with all of you."
The emperor was moved by her gentleness and docility.
It's just that I'm injured and can't do it.
I didn't even dare to hug too hard, for fear of hurting the wound.
After a few teasings, which made Concubine Shun blush, he gave up.
The emperor was about to lie down and rest for a while when Concubine Shun gently pulled his sleeve and whispered, "Just now, I wanted to say something, but I was hesitant and didn't dare to say it. If I said something wrong, Your Majesty, can you forgive my sin?"
"Of course I forgive you. Please tell me." The emperor said with a smile.
"This afternoon, I left Fengming Palace after discussing the banquet with the Empress. On the way, I overheard the palace servants discussing something. I think it would be best if the Imperial Concubine didn't know about it, lest it affect her recovery. Your Majesty is staying in my palace, so I will naturally restrain the palace servants from talking nonsense. However, I cannot overstep my bounds to control the palace servants around you, so I would like to ask Your Majesty to intervene."
After Concubine Shun spoke hesitantly, the emperor's sleepiness dissipated a little.
"What's going on? Why are you covering it up like this?"
"Yes... I heard that... the Imperial Noble Consort's brother was captured by the Tiger Guards two or three days ago, and his life or death is unknown. Rumors are circulating that the Imperial Noble Consort's mother's family is corrupt and has embezzled hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. It's said that His Majesty is going to severely punish the Yu family."
The emperor's face changed when he heard this.
Concubine Shun quickly knelt down.
"I dare not discuss state affairs, nor am I being instructed by anyone to deliberately tell Your Majesty about this. I am truly worried about the Imperial Concubine's appearance... If she learns of this, she might become overwhelmed with anger and lose control of herself for the crucial three days, developing a fever. I'm afraid her appearance will be difficult to recover. Your Majesty is living in my palace, and I cannot escape the blame. I... I just want the Imperial Concubine to recover quickly..."
She kowtowed and admitted that she shouldn't have said too much.
I asked to be fined one month's salary.
The emperor stopped teasing.
He said in a deep voice, "You want me to release the Imperial Concubine's brother from prison?"
"I dare not. Whether the Yu family is guilty or not is a matter for your majesty and the previous dynasty to decide. How can I interfere? I only want to stabilize the Imperial Concubine's condition. I am afraid that hearing this will make her uneasy and affect her recovery."
Concubine Shun timidly raised her eyes, gazing at the emperor's expression, and said, "Your Majesty, you haven't seen the Imperial Concubine's current face. It is truly... worrying. The Imperial Concubine has always treated me well, and I am very worried about her."
"Get up."
The emperor dispelled his doubts.
Concubine Shun has always been timid and cautious and never gets involved in anything, so the emperor believed what she said.
"Where did you hear the palace people discussing this?"
"Your Majesty, I overheard it on the road. Judging from their attire, they must be palace servants. I couldn't call them directly to ask, so I ordered my own palace servants to inquire about it later. I heard it was true, so I became anxious."
The emperor asked a few more questions and ordered Concubine Shun to leave.
He then summoned Cao Bin to question him.
"Did you know that the Imperial Concubine's brother was imprisoned?"
Cao Bin knows.
But he said he didn’t know.
"Go and ask what's going on."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Cao Bin personally went to the Huben Guards and took a look at the cell where Yu Wangbei was. He saw that although Yu Wangbei had been tortured, it was not a torture, just ordinary whipping and beating, but he was still alive. He then instructed the jailer to serve him well and not let him die, and then returned to the palace to answer his orders.
"Your Majesty, I have seen the Imperial Consort's brother. He was severely tortured. I spoke to him, but he was unconscious and had a fever. He didn't look well."
When he met the emperor, Cao Bin reported the matter to him.
"Who arrested him and what crime did he commit?" asked the emperor.
"Li Tongde, deputy commander of the Tiger Guards, is in charge of this case. Because the facts of the case have not yet been fully investigated, I have not been able to obtain the files and confession records."
"Ask Li Tongde to come into the palace."
"Yes."
Cao Bin went out and asked someone to call Li Tongde, and at the same time, he secretly sent a message to Fei Wan.
Feiwan had a leisurely day and rested comfortably.
After listening to Cao Bin's message, I watched how things developed.
Her planning and management over the past year finally paid off, and more and more people were available and on her side.
It took a lot of effort to bring down Yu Tingjin in the beginning, but now he can deal with the calculations of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion with ease.
She only needs to sit back and take advantage of the situation, and someone will speak and act for her.
That night, news came again that Yu Wangbei had been released from the prison and had returned home.
Li Tongde, the deputy commander of the Huben Guard, was reprimanded by the emperor and suspended from his post, and was ordered to reflect at home for three months.
In a place like the Hubenwei, there are many talented people and the competition is fierce.
A three-month suspension for self-reflection would effectively cut off his future. After three months, he would no longer be able to hold the position of deputy commander.
Concubine Shun found out the news from the imperial court and hurried to tell Fei Wan.
"Have you heard about this, Your Majesty? His Majesty reprimanded the officer from the Tiger Guards and ordered your brother to be released home. This clearly shows that this is a false accusation! Your Majesty can rest assured now."
He added, "Your Majesty treats the Empress differently after all. Your grace is unmatched by anyone in the palace."
How could Yu Wangbei be released out of grace?
Fei Wan said secretly.
Your Majesty is warning the Duke of Zhenguo!