freenovelworld Chapter 215 There Really Is a Treasure
Chapter 215 There Really Is a Treasure
Recovering his mind, Rong Enqing looked at Concubine Liang awkwardly, pretending to be dumb and said, "I don't understand what you said, Your Majesty. Shouldn't the death-free token be granted by the emperor?"
Concubine Liang slightly raised her lips and looked at Rong Enqing with a half-smile, "It doesn't matter if Madam doesn't understand. As long as Madam agrees to do me a few small favors, the beauty pills and the death-free jade pendant will be my thank-you gift to Madam."
"I am stupid and I am afraid I can't help the imperial concubine in any way." Rong Enqing refused without even thinking.
If Concubine Liang had stated her request at the beginning, Rong Enqing might have been in the mood to listen, and then choose whether to help or refuse based on Concubine Liang's request.
However, after Concubine Liang took out two such valuable gifts, especially the jade pendant, she no longer wanted to have anything to do with Concubine Liang.
She hadn't climbed out of the quagmire of the Marquis's rebellion yet, so how could she possibly jump into the vortex of the princes' fight for the throne?
Emperor Taihe could not tolerate the Shun'an Marquis Mansion. If he knew that she had committed two major taboos at the same time, wouldn't he destroy her in a moment?
As soon as these words came out, the smile on Concubine Liang's face completely disappeared, and her tone of voice became extremely cold.
"I haven't even said what I'm asking for yet, but Madam Dowager is already in a hurry to refuse. Isn't that too disrespectful?"
"I dare not." Rong Enqing quickly stood up and bowed to show his respect.
Concubine Liang looked at Rong Enqing quietly. After a long while, just when Rong Enqing thought his waist was about to break, he finally heard Concubine Liang say, "Stand up."
Rong Enqing quickly thanked her: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Madam, please listen to my request before considering the refusal."
Still not giving up? Rong Enqing was stunned. But she didn't refuse outright. She was afraid of completely angering Concubine Liang.
After all, it was a bit too much to reject the other party twice in a row without even letting Concubine Liang speak.
So, let’s listen to what Concubine Liang wants to say.
"Your Majesty, please speak."
"My request is very simple." Concubine Liang smiled and said calmly, "First, I hope that Madam Tai can help persuade Princess Anyang to agree to the Third Prince's marriage proposal as soon as possible, so that His Majesty can issue an order to finalize this marriage."
As she spoke, Concubine Liang's eyes fell on Rong Enqing's face without blinking. When she saw a flash of panic and embarrassment on Rong Enqing's face, she confirmed some of the rumors she had heard before. She couldn't help but darken her eyes.
"It's just a matter of saying a few words. It should be easy for Madam, right?"
Rong Enqing smiled awkwardly. It was not right to agree or not. God knows that she had just persuaded Princess Anyang to give up the third prince. Madam Yuan came to thank her a few days ago for this matter.
Now, Concubine Liang asked her to persuade Princess Anyang to accept the third prince...
Rong Enqing suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. Could it be that Concubine Liang also knew about his persuasion to Princess Anyang, so this happened?
Oh, it's really one's own fault! What should I do?
Seeing Rong Enqing was slow to respond, Concubine Liang couldn't help but urge, "Madam?"
Rong Enqing wiped the sweat off his face and suggested with a wry smile, "How about, Your Majesty, tell me about the second thing first?"
"Okay." Concubine Liang agreed readily, "The second thing..."
As soon as she opened her mouth, she seemed to have thought of something and ordered the palace maids in the palace, "You all leave for the time being."
The maid standing next to Rong Enqing wanted to hand the tray to Rong Enqing, but Rong Enqing refused to take it.
The palace maid did not force it. She turned around, put the tray on the coffee table, and followed the others out.
Seeing this, Rong Enqing wanted to die.
He didn't avoid people when he got the death-free token before, but now when he said he needed her help with the second "small favor", he dismissed everyone.
Tsk tsk, I feel uneasy just thinking about it.
Seeing Rong Enqing's expression of wanting to cry but not being able to, Concubine Liang smiled softly with her hands covering her mouth, "Madam, there is no need to be too nervous. This may be a good thing for you."
Rong Enqing was panicked and confused. What the hell? A good thing? Something that was worth Concubine Liang's promise of "saving her life" could be a good thing for her?
"Please speak frankly, Madam Concubine."
This time, Concubine Liang was not going to beat around the bush and said seriously, "I want the treasure hidden in Shun'an Marquis's Mansion."
"What? What did the Imperial Concubine say she wanted?" Rong Enqing thought he had heard it wrong and his jaw almost dropped to the ground in shock.
"Madam, there is no need to be so surprised. The fact that Shun'an Marquis's Mansion hides a treasure is no secret to some people. Unfortunately, I am one of those people."
Concubine Liang smiled calmly, "This treasure is evidence of the Marquis's treason, and it is also a disaster for the Madam. However, if the Madam gives this treasure to me, I will protect her and the people in the Marquis's Mansion. The Marquis's Mansion will also have one less hidden risk point. Isn't this the best of both worlds?"
"I don't know what the Imperial Concubine is talking about." Rong Enqing was ready to play dumb. "When did the Marquis' Mansion hide the treasure? How come I didn't know about it?"
"Madam, you don't have to put on a show in front of me." Concubine Liang laughed sarcastically, "Didn't Madam find the treasure a few days ago? Or is Madam planning to take the treasure for herself?"
"Haha, I'm just afraid that Madam doesn't have such a good appetite!"
Rong Enqing was completely stunned.
Why did Concubine Liang know that they were looking for treasure in the mansion a while ago?
Only she, Yun Ye, Butler Li, and Hu Shan who was in charge of searching for the treasure knew about this!
Could it be that there are Concubine Liang’s people hidden among these people?
When those people were being selected, she, Yun Ye, Butler Li, and Hu Shan all went through the process, and the four of them unanimously confirmed that they were trustworthy.
How could such a person slip through the net? How deep is this person hiding? It's terrifying to think about it!
……wrong!!!
Rong Enqing suddenly thought of something!
In addition to these people who knew about this matter, there were two other people who knew about it.
That’s Meixiang and He Zizhong!
Meixiang, absolutely reliable!
The only one left is He Zizhong!
At that time, because they had monitored He Zizhong for a period of time and saw that he did not respond, and because the exploration work in the ice cellar was not going smoothly, the matter was left unresolved.
Unexpectedly, after many days, Concubine Liang actually asked her for the treasure openly.
This illustrates at least three problems!
First, there might really be treasure hidden in Shun’an Marquis Mansion.
Second, He Zizhong had some connection with Concubine Liang. In other words, Butler Li behind He Zizhong had some connection with Concubine Liang.
Third, Concubine Liang and the rebellious forces in the Marquis’ Mansion might not be of the same mind.
Wait, Concubine Liang, Steward Li, the Yang family, Yun Hao, the Song family, the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion... from concubines in the harem to important officials in the court, from civil officials to meritorious military generals... if all these people are involved in Yun Yi's rebellious forces, then how huge is the rebellious force that Yun Yi has assembled?
Just thinking about Rong Enqing makes me shudder.
If she were Emperor Taihe, she would probably also be unable to sleep at night, and would see everyone as a traitor.