freenovelworld Chapter 109 Yingluo strikes back
Chapter 109 Yingluo strikes back
Then Concubine Gao looked at the Queen. Queen Fucha's eyes were full of disbelief, and she quickly said, "Your Majesty, I absolutely did not do this." Her eyes were full of grievance and anxiety.
"I didn't believe it at first, but the concubine spoke so confidently. I'm afraid there must be some misunderstanding." Concubine Gao lowered her head and took a sip of tea, then said with a smile.
"That's why I hurried here, fearing that rumors would spread in the future and damage the reputation of the Queen." She had a fake smile on her face, but her eyes were shining with pride.
"What on earth is going on!" The emperor's expression changed slightly, and his tone became a little annoyed. He couldn't help but think of Wei Yingluo and Fu Heng whom he had just seen, and he became more and more angry.
Wei Yingluo, who was standing aside, thought to herself that what happened today had indeed been discovered.
She whispered in the Queen's ear, explained quickly, and hurriedly walked out of the Changchun Palace.
The queen finally felt relieved and said gently, "Your Majesty, today's incident was just a misunderstanding. I have asked someone to investigate."
The emperor nodded, still looking angry, and asked Concubine Gao to tell him the whole story from beginning to end.
"Your Majesty, today I heard that the concubine said that it was the Empress who ordered it. I was worried that rumors would cause trouble, so I went to the palace gate to ask. She insisted that it was the maid next to the Empress who asked her to put the perfume powder in. If you don't believe it, you can summon her to the palace to testify."
Concubine Gao spoke in detail, her tone seemed full of concern, but her eyes revealed a hint of gloating.
But she thought complacently in her heart that this time, Wei Yingluo would be in trouble even if she didn't die.
after awhile.
Wei Yingluo hurried forward with a little palace maid, bowed, knelt down, and spoke loudly:
"To answer your Majesty's question, it was indeed the Empress who 'instructed' us. The Empress instructed us to uphold justice in the harem and never stand idly by when encountering injustice!"
Everyone was shocked by Wei Yingluo's boldness, and the atmosphere in the hall was solemn and tense.
However, Wei Yingluo stood in front of everyone, her posture upright and her eyes determined. She calmly swept her eyes across the surprised faces of the people around her and said slowly:
"Today, Miss Wuya's shoes got dirty, and she was so angry that she stepped on the hand of the maid Jixiang beside me, causing blood to flow. I couldn't bear to watch, so I stepped in to help her and wiped the soles of her shoes clean with perfume powder. That was all."
Wei Yingluo's voice was clear and loud, echoing in the empty palace.
Jixiang, who was standing by, also quickly stretched out his hands as Wei Yingluo said.
Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to that hand, and they saw that the back of the hand, which was originally white and tender, had become black and blue, which was shocking.
The dark blue mark seemed to be imprinted with a black lotus pattern, and traces of blood were still oozing out. The bright red blood drops slowly flowed down the fingers and dripped onto the cold ground, like a blooming red plum.
This is actually the "makeup" that Wei Yingluo quickly put on with Jixiang just now. If you look closely, you might be able to recognize it.
But when everyone saw this tragic scene, they couldn't help but gasp, and their eyes revealed a bit of pity. No one would carefully observe Jixiang's hand again.
Especially the queen, her gentle eyes were filled with pity and sadness at this moment.
She raised her head slightly and said firmly: "Yingluo, you did a good job. There really shouldn't be some vicious people in this harem."
However, Concubine Gao sneered at this.
She sat gracefully aside, fiddling with the armor on her hand nonchalantly, which gleamed brightly in the light.
She was already used to this kind of punishment. She raised her head, a hint of sarcasm in her eyes, and opened her red lips slightly:
"But, although there are reasons for this, in my opinion, Wei Yingluo is so bold that she even dares to use such a charming concubine's style as Bu Bu Sheng Lian on a concubine. I'm afraid she has ulterior motives!"
When the emperor heard the words "Wei Yingluo's intentions are not pure", he suddenly felt better.
Perhaps it was the intimacy between Wei Yingluo and Fu Heng today that made him feel a little unhappy. Now, after hearing Concubine Gao's comments, he seemed to have found resonance.
But the emperor was the emperor after all, and he didn't show any sign of it. He still looked dignified and said sternly: "In this case, then we must punish him, so punish him..."
Before the emperor could tell the specific content of the punishment, Empress Fucha said first: "Fine you one year's salary, go down quickly." Empress Fucha's eyes revealed her protection and concern for Wei Yingluo.
When Concubine Gao heard this, an expression of great dissatisfaction immediately appeared on her face.
She stood up suddenly, walked quickly to the emperor, and said anxiously: "Empress, you are too partial. What kind of punishment is this! Your Majesty!"
"That's all. If you do it again, you'll be sent to the Xinzheku." The emperor waved his hand, signaling Concubine Gao to stop. His voice was filled with unquestionable majesty.
When Wei Yingluo heard the three words "Xinzheku", her body trembled.
In an instant, the figure of Yuan Chunwang in her previous life emerged in her mind. But the current situation did not allow her to think about it, so she calmed down, and with auspiciousness, she quickened her pace and retreated.
Concubine Gao tried hard to calm herself, but her angry expression still revealed her true thoughts.
She clenched her fists tightly, trying to suppress her anger, but managed to force a smile on her face. However, the coldness in her eyes was chilling, and she said coldly: "In this case, I hope this servant will not bring more trouble to the Queen. I'm afraid that the evil servant will bite his master."
Hearing this, Empress Fucha frowned slightly, but still maintained her usual gentle attitude, and replied with a smile: "I know how to behave, so the imperial concubine does not need to worry."
Concubine Gao was very unhappy when she saw the Queen's reaction. She looked at the Emperor, hoping to get some support, but the Emperor ignored her and just drank his tea. Concubine Gao's face became even gloomier.
"Hmph!" Concubine Gao snorted angrily and flicked her sleeves. The Emperor still didn't look at her.
Concubine Gao became even angrier. She turned around, bowed, and left in a hurry.
Looking at Concubine Gao's receding figure, the Queen sighed softly, bowed to the Emperor, and said guiltily: "Your Majesty, it is your fault that I am not good at managing my subordinates. I will strictly discipline everyone in the palace in the future."
The emperor reached out his hand to help the queen up, and said in a gentle tone: "Rongyin, you don't have to blame yourself. It was the people below who made the mistake. It has nothing to do with you." His eyes revealed concern.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Empress Fucha said gratefully. Her eyes were full of respect and gratitude for the emperor.
However, the emperor's face was still livid, as if he was very dissatisfied with Wei Yingluo's behavior: "But this Wei Yingluo is indeed very bold and reckless. She has acted recklessly in the harem. In my opinion, she must not stay in Changchun Palace any longer."