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

"The death of Concubine Cao was bizarre, and the clues about Concubine Hua have been cut off. Does the emperor want to continue investigating this matter?"

Zhen Huan raised her eyes and tested the man in front of her.

He was changed from being called Silang to being called the Emperor.

She understood that the man in front of her was no longer the Silang who could talk about romance and poetry with her.

But it was the emperor who held the power of life and death over all people.

And seeing Yinzhen's lips tightly pursed, his eyes were intimidating without even being angry.

After a long while, he finally calmed down, "I don't know how much of what Cao Qinmo said is true or false. If I wrongly accuse Concubine Hua, I will naturally feel guilty. Moreover, the Nian family has just made a contribution. If I punish them too severely at this time, it will definitely chill the hearts of the soldiers on the battlefield."

Zhen Huan's heart sank, knowing that the Emperor seemed determined to give up on this matter.

So she said, "Of course, Hua Fei will definitely understand the emperor's intentions. However, if this matter is not made clear, it may be criticized in the future. In the past few days after Cao Guiren's death, some people in the palace spread rumors that Cao Guiren was poisoned by Hua Fei and became mute, which caused Princess Wen Yi to leave her biological mother."

Yinzhen frowned, not revealing his expression, "How could such a statement be heard in the palace?"

"It's just some rumors among the servants. Rumors are scary. If we don't investigate it now and clear Concubine Hua's name, if the truth comes out one day, it will affect Wen Yi's future."

No matter what Zhen Huan said, she also hoped that Yinzhen would continue the investigation.

After all, she believed that if she continued to investigate these things, she would be able to catch Concubine Hua.

Yinzhen picked up the teacup, took a sip, and put it down steadily.

The slender and pale fingers slowly clasped together, "I have handed this matter over to the Queen. As you said, we must investigate it thoroughly. We cannot let Concubine Hua be humiliated innocently. As for Concubine Duan."

When she mentioned Concubine Duan, Zhen Huan knew that she had always had a good impression of this kind and gentle lady.

After she had a miscarriage, Concubine Duan gave her careful advice.

"Empress Duan is kindhearted. Perhaps she saw Concubine Cao was seriously ill and bedridden, so she brought Princess Wen Yi to visit her. Concubine Cao was sad to see her daughter, so she must have felt depressed."

Zhen Huan's explanation makes sense.

Yinzhen thought about it and said, "Well, Concubine Duan has been taking care of Wen Yi these days. I will go to visit her tonight."

"Your Majesty is wise." Zhen Huan bowed.

……

Yikun Palace.

Nian Shilan is still under house arrest.

She had fallen from power before, so the feeling was not too sad.

Besides, she has always been nice to the palace servants, and no one would treat her unfairly.

She was happy to have some peace and quiet when Yinzhen was not around, and often sat in the yard watching the falling flowers and leaves.

"My lady, be careful not to catch a cold in autumn."

Songzhi came over with a thin goose down blanket and carefully put it on her.

Nian Shilan raised her eyes, looked at her red eyes, and smiled.

"Why are you crying for no reason?"

Songzhi lowered her head and said, "In the past few days, the Majesty has been silent all day long. I was afraid that the Majesty would be upset, so I didn't dare to comfort her. I blamed myself, so I cried."

Nian Shilan looked at her, remained silent for a few seconds, and suddenly laughed out loud, "I don't talk because I talked too much in the past. I'm tired of acting too much, so you don't have to worry."

Song Zhi breathed a sigh of relief and stood beside her. "I heard that Concubine Cao passed away. I wonder when the emperor will let you go."

Nian Shilan didn't say anything, just looked at the calm lake.

Songzhi continued, "The Queen has been trying to find out what happened back then these past few days. I'm afraid she'll find out soon. Why don't I take the blame and admit that it was all my fault..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Nian Shilan.

"Well, don't worry about tomorrow's affairs today. Time is fleeting, and every step is safe."

Nian Shilan's eyebrows moved slightly.

Songzhi was not well versed in poetry and literature, so she didn't quite understand what Nian Shilan said.

But then he changed the subject and talked about something else.

"Just now, Qin Nuo told me that Jianqiu asked her to find a thing called Evergreen in the Majesty's palace, and also asked her to deliberately anger the Majesty and make her lose her manners."

After hearing this, Nian Shilan's eyes turned cold.

"Your Majesty, have you given her any instructions on what to do?" Song Zhi leaned over and asked.

"Tell her to follow the Queen's wishes and give her all the remaining evergreens."

Songzhi was surprised, "Madam, but that evergreen is..."

Used by Concubine Cao to poison and mute her.

If I give it to the Queen, wouldn't I be walking into a trap?

"It's okay, just let her send it off."

Yanqing Palace.

Tonight, Yinzhen went directly from the Yangxin Palace. When he arrived at the Yanqing Palace, Qi Yuebin was already waiting at the palace gate with Wen Yi.

When Yinzhen came over, Qi Yuebin took Wen Yi to pay his respects.

"Well, you're not feeling well, so no need to be polite."

After saying that, he picked up Wen Yi and saw that Wen Yi looked unhappy. "Why does my little Wen Yi seem to be in a bad mood? Are the dark circles under his eyes due to the servants not taking good care of him?"

Qi Yuebin replied softly, "The wet nurse served very diligently, but it was also my fault. I thought that Concubine Cao was seriously ill that day, so I had to take Wen Yi to the bedside to serve her medicine to show my filial piety. But I didn't expect Concubine Cao to pass away soon. Little Wen Yi missed her mother very much. Although she was young, she was already very sad."

After entering the hall, Yinzhen held Wen Yi on his lap and used a small toy in his hand to tease her.

Wen Yi chuckled, and a smile also appeared on Yinzhen's face.

He then said, "You have good intentions. Wen Yi should go to her biological mother to show her filial piety. Concubine Cao is unlucky. I think the princess is well raised by you. From now on, you will take care of the princess."

Qi Yuebin concealed the excitement in his brows and responded softly.

"Yes, but I have one more request."

Yinzhen raised his eyes and looked at her, his brows darkened, "What's the matter?"

"When Concubine Cao was alive, she took good care of Wen Yi. Even I, a concubine, was deeply moved by her love for her child. So I want to plead for Concubine Cao," Qi Yuebin bowed, "Please ask the emperor to posthumously confer the title of concubine on Concubine Cao and bury her as a concubine."

When he heard this, the stiff expression on Yinzhen's face eased a little.

He then handed Wen Yi to Jixiang, and then personally helped Qi Yuebin up.

"You are kind-hearted enough to think of asking for this favor for her. In this case, I will follow your wishes and posthumously confer the title of imperial concubine on Concubine Cao, and bury her according to the standards of an imperial concubine."

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty." Qi Yuebin was delighted and bowed quickly.

"Okay, you're not feeling well, so don't be polite," Yinzhen helped her up, then looked at him teasingly, "Just now I thought you were going to ask me for mercy for Concubine Hua. I seem to have heard the Queen Mother mention that you and Concubine Hua have been close these days."

He spoke tentatively, observing Qi Yuebin's expression carefully.

"Your Majesty must have made his own decision about Concubine Hua. This matter is of great importance. I don't know whether it is true or not. What I know is just hearsay, so I shouldn't say more."

"Well," Yinzhen thought for a long time, and then said, "I just remember that when Concubine Hui faked her pregnancy and An promised my father to go to jail, there were still concubines who persuaded me. Now that Concubine Hua is in trouble, no concubine pleads for mercy."