Transformed into a vicious concubine? Being led by the eldest sister is annoying

Concubine Xiao hurried back to her bedroom, looking panicked.

She immediately called over her personal eunuch and shouted in a low voice, "You idiot, quickly get rid of your tracks for me! If this is exposed, we will all die without a burial place!"

The eunuch was so frightened that he trembled all over and knelt down and kowtowed: "Don't worry, Madam, I will be very careful and will never let this matter implicate you."

Concubine Xiao looked grimly, "I planned everything, but I didn't expect that the maid would have such a fit. Now the Emperor has ordered a thorough investigation. You must find a way to destroy all the evidence and get rid of those who knew about it!"

The eunuch nodded repeatedly and hurriedly retreated to make arrangements.

After the eunuch hurriedly left, the secret guards around the emperor reported the situation in Concubine Xiao's bedroom to the emperor truthfully.

When the emperor heard what Concubine Xiao had done, he was furious: "How dare this vicious woman do such a wicked thing at the Crown Prince's enthronement ceremony!"

The eunuch beside him said cautiously: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Should we arrest Concubine Xiao now?"

The emperor thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, I want to see what tricks she can come up with. Keep watching and report to me immediately if there is any new movement."

He did not touch General Xiao in the past because he wanted to save face for Concubine Xiao.

Moreover, the second prince is not incapable of use.

But now, he has appointed the sixth son as the crown prince.

The second son also went to his fiefdom, and Concubine Xiao actually started to make a fuss.

This time, it also gave him an excuse to deal with General Xiao.

Not a few days passed.

The eunuch was caught on the spot by Prince Xie Jingyu's men when he was destroying evidence and dealing with people who knew the truth.

When the news reached the emperor, he sneered, "Noble Concubine Xiao, you are courting death."

Crown Prince Xie Jingyu did not dare to delay and immediately took the eunuch into the palace to meet the emperor.

Entering the palace, the prince bowed respectfully: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Father."

The emperor raised his hand, motioning him to stand up. His eyes then fell on the trembling eunuch, and he said sternly, "Tell me! Who instructed you to do such a wicked thing?"

The eunuch was already pale with fear.

He dared not lie, and trembled as he said, "Your Majesty, spare my life. It was Concubine Xiao...it was Concubine Xiao who asked me to do this."

The prince continued, "Father, I have obtained a lot of key information from this eunuch. This time, Concubine Xiao's poisoning was carefully planned in an attempt to disrupt the enthronement ceremony and shake the foundation of the country."

The emperor was furious and slammed the table and stood up: "What a bold Concubine Xiao!

"Someone, bring Concubine Xiao to me."

Crown Prince Xie Jingyu breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, his father made the decision for him and was not foolish enough to cover up for Concubine Xiao.

How could he know that the emperor had long wanted to deal with General Xiao.

There's just no excuse.

Right now, such a good excuse.

Of course he won't let it go.

He has always been suspicious of those who hold military power.

Concubine Xiao was brought to the front of the palace, but she still tried to argue: "Your Majesty, I am innocent! Someone must have framed me!"

The emperor glared at him: "The evidence is irrefutable, and you still dare to quibble!"

Xie Jingyu cupped his hands and said, "Father, I have already found out that this was indeed done by Concubine Xiao, and her purpose was to disrupt the government."

The emperor slapped the dragon chair and said, "Noble Concubine Xiao, your crime is unforgivable. Considering that you have been with me for many years, I will leave your body intact and banish you to the cold palace! The Xiao family will be stripped of their official positions and their property will be confiscated!"

Concubine Xiao collapsed to the ground, her face ashen.

General Xiao, who was guarding the border town, fainted when he heard the bad news.

Before he could lead his troops, he was carried back to the capital by the Dragon Guards.

When General Xiao woke up, he found himself in a prison in the capital.

His eyes widened with anger, and he shouted to the outside of the prison door: "I have been loyal all my life, but I have suffered such injustice!"

When the emperor learned that General Xiao had woken up, he went to the prison in person.

General Xiao angrily questioned the emperor: "Your Majesty, my Xiao family has served the court for generations and has never had any second thoughts. Why do you treat us like this?"

The emperor said coldly: "Although your Xiao family has made contributions, Concubine Xiao has committed a serious crime, and I have no choice but to punish her severely."

General Xiao gnashed his teeth and said, "What does the imperial concubine's crime have to do with my Xiao family army?"

The emperor was unmoved: "The Xiao family cannot escape the blame."

General Xiao lamented, "Your Majesty is so suspicious that it chills the hearts of loyal ministers!"

This incident caused an uproar in the capital, and the ministers in the court were divided into two camps on this matter.

Some ministers believed that General Xiao had made great military achievements and should not be implicated too much.

Some people believe that the emperor's move was to consolidate his imperial power and there is nothing wrong with it.

Bai Qianqian and Xie Mochen were also paying attention to the development of this matter.

Bai Qianqian said to Xie Mochen worriedly: "My Lord, this matter may affect the stability of the court."

Xie Mochen pondered for a moment and said, "Let's see what my father's final decision is first."

He respected General Xiao.

If there were no General Xiao guarding the border town, I'm afraid the border would not be so peaceful.

Although the princess is now going to marry into the Erlao Longyuan Kingdom to ensure a hundred years of peace between the two countries.

But when it comes to war, who can say for sure?

After much deliberation, King Chen Xie Mochen finally decided to go to the palace to plead for General Xiao.

He walked into the palace dressed in court robes with a solemn expression.

When he saw the emperor, he bowed respectfully and said, "Father, I have something to say."

The emperor frowned slightly and said, "Old Fifth, what brings you here?"

Xie Mochen took a deep breath and said, "Your son pleads for General Xiao. General Xiao has fought all his life and made great contributions to our Fengyun country. He has guarded the border city for many years and ensured peace on our border. This time, Concubine Xiao's crime should not implicate General Xiao and the Xiao family too heavily."

The emperor's eyes shone, and he said, "Old Fifth, do you know that I have made up my mind?"

Xie Mochen knelt on the ground and spoke earnestly: "Father, I know your concerns, but General Xiao is loyal. If this incident chills the hearts of loyal ministers, it may be detrimental to the stability of the court. Moreover, although the border is temporarily peaceful now, we still need to be on guard. General Xiao has a very high prestige in the army. If we can give him a lighter sentence and let him make meritorious contributions while serving his sentence, it will surely inspire the soldiers and stabilize the border defense."

The emperor was silent for a moment, then said, "Mo Chen, what you said is not without reason. But this matter is of great importance, and I need to consider it again."

Xie Mochen said: "I beg you to think twice, father, and don't let your loyal ministers be wronged and shake the foundation of the country."

After that, Xie Mochen kowtowed again. The emperor looked at him, and his heart was touched. He said: "Forget it, I will reconsider this matter. You can leave first."

After thanking the emperor, Xie Mochen left the palace, praying in his heart that the emperor would change his mind and give General Xiao a lighter punishment.

When getting on the carriage, he glanced towards the palace gate.

I hope that my father can make a wise move and not discourage the soldiers.

After Xie Mochen left, the emperor's brows were still furrowed, and hesitant.

He turned to look at Eunuch Li who had been serving beside him and asked, "Old Li, what do you think about this matter?"