eurekapd Chapter 168 Tongue Arrow
Chapter 168 Tongue Arrow
When Yan Wan heard this, she sneered again.
"What did Concubine Yu say? Didn't Grandma Tian confess that I instructed her to spread the rumor? This is my first child, and Grandma Tian is the best midwife in the palace. What's wrong with me coming to her to talk about my pregnancy anxiety?"
"As for this banknote, it's because Grandma Tian's daughter fell seriously ill a while ago. Considering that I had to trouble her to help with the birth, what's wrong with helping her through this difficult time?"
After Yan Wan finished speaking, she looked at the emperor hesitantly.
She looked aggrieved, carefully holding her stomach, and spoke in an almost pleading voice.
"Your Majesty, I am innocent. I helped Grandma Tian out of her love for her daughter and to bring blessings to our unborn child. That's why we were so close. I never thought I would be accused of slandering the Empress..."
"Your Majesty, why not confront Grandma Tian? She must have a purpose for spreading rumors in private. Your Majesty, why don't you ask her in person why she did this? Grandma Tian's life and property are in your hands. You are not afraid that she will not confess..."
The emperor was troubled by these series of farces. Seeing Yan Wan's aggrieved face, his heart softened and he ordered Jin Bao beside him: "Go to the Ministry of Punishment and bring Grandma Tian here."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and warned, "Don't get too excited, Concubine Ling. There's still no conclusion. The dragon fetus in your belly is more important."
After saying that, he looked at Hailan with some impatience in his eyes.
Concubine Ling is a reincarnation, so what if it’s a serious matter?
Besides, Grandma Tian was the best midwife in the palace. It was reasonable for Concubine Ling to want her to do her best to assist during childbirth.
“Thank you, Your Majesty…”
Yan Wan pretended to wipe her tears with a handkerchief, and the corners of her mouth hidden under the handkerchief curled up slightly.
Ruyi, Ruyi, you dare to fight me with just these few junks and generals?
Oh, idiot!
Seeing that the emperor was very gentle towards Concubine Ling, Ruyi was a little surprised.
When did the Emperor and Concubine Ling become so close? Why would he protect her so much?
The group was sitting in the hall, waiting for Jin Bao to bring Grandma Tian over, but unexpectedly, Concubine Shu and Concubine Mei arrived. Behind them were Concubine Ying, Concubine Ke, and Concubine Qing, all concubines who were usually on good terms with Yan Wan.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to the Emperor and the Empress."
"Why are you all here?"
Seeing a large number of people rushing into the hall, the emperor felt his headache getting worse and asked with a frown impatiently.
"We heard that Concubine Ling's mother had come to the palace to accompany her during childbirth, so we wanted to arrange to go visit Concubine Ling together. We didn't expect to find Yongshou Palace so noisy. We heard from the people in Yongshou Palace that everyone was at the Empress's place, so we decided to join in the fun. I hope the Empress won't be unwelcome."
Concubine Mei sat down, glanced up and down at Yan Wan, and spoke slowly after finding that she was fine.
What she said was half true and half false. News spread quickly in the palace. When Li Yu led people to search Yongshou Palace, the news had already reached her.
In their minds, the matter of Yongshou Palace was a top priority. When they got the news, they immediately came over in groups of three or five.
"Yes, Your Majesty, isn't Concubine Ling about to give birth? What's going on today?" Yingpin followed.
Seeing Yanwan sitting in her seat safely, Yihuan finally felt relieved.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Ling is about to give birth. If there's anything you want to discuss, why don't you wait until the baby is born? With all the noise today, it would be bad if it startled the dragon heir in her womb and caused her to have a miscarriage."
Yihuan looked indifferent. Although she was speaking to the emperor, her eyes were always looking at Yanwan with concern.
"Li Yu reported to me that Concubine Ling's mother was practicing witchcraft in the palace, so I summoned her mother to see me..."
Seeing Shu Fei's cold look, the emperor touched his nose and said with some guilt.
Ever since Yihuan had a huge argument with the Emperor over the pregnancy-enhancing drug incident, and their relationship had completely fallen out, the two had rarely met. The Emperor always felt guilty about her, and seeing her so calm, he felt a little guilty himself.
"Yes, Sister Shu Fei, don't worry. I came here of my own accord. I was just worried that my mother wouldn't know the rules and would disturb the Empress."
Yan Wan smiled happily and spoke for the emperor.
Shu Fei felt very distressed when she saw this, and there was a hint of coldness in her eyes when she looked at the emperor and the empress.
This couple is not a good person. Seeing that Yan Wan is about to give birth, they have to make a fuss in the past few days. They don't want to purge the palace at all, they clearly want to harm the fetus in her belly.
"Witchcraft? What did the emperor's people find in Yongshou Palace?
"Li Yu was not found in Concubine Ling's mother's room..."
After hearing what Shu Fei said, the emperor felt even more guilty.
The look he gave Li Yu was also unfriendly.
Not to mention that he dared to identify Concubine Ling's mother without any evidence, causing him to lose face in front of Concubine Shu, so he deserves to die!
"Nothing found means no evidence. Shouldn't the Emperor have someone verify something like this before interrogating? Or is this all the Empress's idea?"
As Yihuan spoke, she turned her criticism towards Ruyi.