When I opened my eyes, Zhen Huan knelt in front of me and had a miscarriage

Cao Qinmo said it well.

Shen Meizhuang saw that something was not right, so she said, "Your Majesty, I think Concubine Cao is more trustworthy. After all, Concubine Cao's brother was just a minor official. How could anyone sell an official position to him? On the other hand, Concubine Hua's mother's family is powerful. If someone were to sell an official position to Concubine Hua, I think she would be more trustworthy."

Nian Shilan spoke calmly, "Then may I ask the noble lady Hui, my mother's family is powerful, and I am a concubine, why do I want to do such a thing, what is the reason, what is the purpose? My brother killed the enemy for the emperor, and the emperor rewarded him constantly and his salary was not small. If it was for money, it would be unnecessary. Tell me, why do I want to do this?"

Shen Meizhuang was silent for a moment and could not speak.

Cao Qinmo was in a state of madness at this time, and hurriedly said, "Empress Hua is usually very generous. The turnover of the palace is more than three times that of other palaces. If it weren't for selling official positions, where would she get so much money to support her expenses!"

This sentence hits the point.

Even the deep meaning in Yinzhen's eyes became more obvious.

The queen exaggerated and said, "Yes, the Yikun Palace was extravagant in the past, and now I think there are traces of it."

Nian Shilan shook her head, closed her eyes, and said sadly, "Your Majesty, I know that I have always spent money like water. In addition to your rewards, I also ask my mother's family for subsidies. It is my fault for being extravagant, but I also know that I was wrong. This morning, I even suggested to Your Majesty that we don't need the expensive Huanyi incense anymore."

Yinzhen nodded, "Although Concubine Hua was generous, it cannot be proved that it was obtained through corruption. However, there is solid evidence that your brother, Concubine Cao, was corrupt."

Cao Qinmo crawled forward in fear, "Your Majesty, my mother's family is humble, how could I sell an official position? Please be clear about this."

She didn't expect things to develop to this point.

At this time, Nian Shilan said slowly, "Regarding the matter of Concubine Cao, Nian Fu came to the palace a few days ago and told me about it. He said that Concubine Cao's brother was domineering in the past, clinging to the Nian family and claiming that he could have a say in front of the Nian family. Occasionally, he succeeded in speculation and profit a few times, and then he spread the news widely."

"A few days ago, Concubine Cao cried to me and told me that her brother had great ambitions but nowhere to display them. My brother is the one who loves talents the most, so I recommended this person to my brother. I didn't expect that it would lead to a big mistake. I hope the emperor will punish me."

After hearing this, Cao Qinmo was even more stunned, "When did I ever cry to you about my brother? Concubine Hua, please stop lying!"

Nian Shilan stopped talking and did not argue anymore.

Yinzhen looked at Su Peisheng, who immediately understood and said, "Your Majesty, when Concubine Cao's brother took over the position of the Cavalry Battalion, he was indeed recommended by General Nian's people."

After these words were spoken, Cao Qinmo finally understood.

It turned out that Nian Shilan had set a trap long ago and trapped her tightly in it.

Every step she took was within her expectations.

Suddenly, a young eunuch walked in from outside the door.

"Your Majesty, there is news from the prison just now."

Yinzhen raised his hand and said, "Speak."

"Cao Shuo committed suicide."

Cao Qinmo's brother is dead!

At this moment, thunder exploded in everyone's heart.

Cao Qinmo's brother is dead. Does that mean there will be no evidence to prove his corruption?

Upon hearing the news, Cao Qinmo spat out a mouthful of blood.

Concubine Jing, who was standing opposite her, was terrified, "Noble Lady Cao?!"

Cao Qinmo was helped up by Yinxiu. She was babbling something but could not utter a complete sentence.

Upon seeing this, the queen immediately asked the imperial physician to come and treat the patient.

Then the imperial physician announced.

Cao Qinmo was speechless.

"what?"

Everyone was shocked.

Nian Shilan knelt down and kowtowed to the emperor, "Your Majesty, today's incident was all caused by me. Please punish me. But the unfounded things that Concubine Cao just said were definitely not my fault. If Your Majesty doesn't believe me, you can investigate carefully."

Yinzhen said nothing.

The hall fell into deathly silence.

Shen Meizhuang realized that something was wrong and looked at Zhen Huan worriedly.

Zhen Huan looked at her and shook her head.

"Okay, I will clear your name for today's incident, but the matter has not yet been concluded. It is inconvenient for you to move around the palace. Just rest well in Yikun Palace."

Yinzhen opened his mouth, and after he finished speaking, he left Jingren Palace directly.

The emperor's intention is to put Nian Shilan under house arrest.

There was such a big commotion today, but Nian Shilan was only placed under house arrest.

But Cao Qinmo's family was destroyed.

The concubines were terrified and felt extremely nervous.

After Yinzhen left.

Nian Shilan stood up from the ground and looked proudly at the queen sitting on the phoenix throne.

Just looking at her in the eyes, "Your Majesty, you have really put a lot of effort into setting up the situation today, but I am not afraid of any criticism. If you have anything to ask, you can just come to Yikun Palace and ask. There is no need to go through all the trouble and make a fool of yourself!"

After saying that, she flicked her sleeves and left.

He didn't even look at the crowd.

Nian Shilan was placed under house arrest.

Although this is not the best result, it is a promising outcome.

As long as Cao Qinmo continues to report Concubine Hua, there is hope that Concubine Hua will fall.

However, it seems today that this matter will definitely not be that simple.

……

"My Lady, does the Emperor really suspect you?"

Songzhi stood beside her, feeling anxious and uneasy.

Including Zhou Ninghai, who was kneeling beside him, his face looked ashen.

Because everything Cao Qinmo said was true, it would not be easy for them to fool her.

If you have done something wrong, you will be afraid of ghosts knocking on the door.

If the emperor investigates this or the case is reported to the Ministry of Punishment, all this will be over!

Nian Shilan frowned, "Okay, it's just a small matter, but you are treating it like a big enemy. Now Cao Qinmo is already mute."

Songzhi gritted her teeth, "But being mute doesn't mean she's dead. She can still write."

"I know." Nian Shilan stared, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.

According to her plan, she would give Cao Qinmo a lethal drug in two days and let her die in the hall.

But I didn't expect her to be so anxious.

He actually reported it to the queen immediately.

She originally thought that Cao Qinmo would plead with her to release Cao Shuo from prison.

And now it seems that Cao Qinmo probably already knows everything and has guessed her plan.

and so……

But now, fortunately, it is not the worst outcome.

As long as the emperor still cares about the Nian family and still remembers the old friendship, there may still be hope.

She said to Zhou Ninghai and Song Zhi, "Remember, no matter what, you must insist that this matter has nothing to do with us. I will protect you. As long as you don't admit it, this fire will not burn us."

Zhou Ninghai complained, "But, Madam, if the Emperor orders me to go to the Ministry of Punishment..."

"Those people in the Ministry of Punishment can even dig things out of a dead person's mouth. I'm afraid..."

Songzhi knelt down, tears streaming down her face, "I will never betray you even if you kill me. I am not afraid of any punishment."

Nian Shilan held Songzhi's hand with a frown on her face.

The road ahead will still be difficult.

What if there are other variables? What if the former dynasty brings disaster to my brother?

Is it possible that my rebirth this time will be in vain?

Oh, fate, please be kind to Shilan for once!