Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

196 Blood Test (Part )

Yinzhen's eyes swept slowly over the crowd, and wherever he looked, everyone lowered their heads involuntarily. The atmosphere in the hall became extremely tense and depressing.

There was unquestionable authority in his words, and he said coldly: "What I want is the truth, not you quarreling like street women. It's so noisy, please go away and give me some peace and quiet!" Although he was furious, his eyes were not directly directed at Zhen Huan, and it was obvious that his feelings for her were complex and deep.

Zhen Huan keenly caught this subtle change of mood. She turned around and looked at Feiwen who was kneeling on the ground with a cold look, and said in a cold tone: "Feiwen, during the time you have been in the palace, I didn't realize that you have such a scheme! You claim to be loyal, but you have forgotten your duty."

Facing Zhen Huan's questioning, Fei Wen did not seem very scared. Instead, she looked up and said firmly, "I dare not have any improper thoughts. I will serve you wholeheartedly, but as a member of the Forbidden City, I am the emperor's person. I only care about you. If I have offended you, please forgive me."

Zhen Huan thought to herself that she had never paid much attention to this inconspicuous maid who cleaned the palace, but she did not expect that she could become a weapon to attack her at this moment.

She couldn't help but reflect that perhaps she had relaxed her vigilance too much in recent days and ignored the potential risks around her.

"If your loyalty to the Emperor becomes a reason to slander me, wouldn't that put me in a position of disloyalty and injustice?" Zhen Huan sneered, then turned to Yinzhen, her eyes revealing a request and trust, "If the Emperor can still keep a trace of innocence for me, please allow me to ask Feiwen a few questions in person."

Yinzhen looked at Zhen Huan. Although the anger in his eyes had not completely dissipated, there was more tolerance and understanding of her complex emotions.

He nodded gently, his voice was cold, but with a hint of tenderness that was hard to detect: "Ask."

Zhen Huan leaned back gently on the chair, looked at Fei Wen sharply, and said slowly: "I remember that I did not specifically allow you to enter the inner hall to serve today, is that right or not?"

Upon hearing this, Feiwen lowered her head slightly and shook her head gently.

Zhen Huan raised a sneer at the corner of her mouth and continued, "Then, tell me how you often come in and out of my inner palace, as if this place has become your free place?"

Feiwen's face turned pale, and she stammered, "I...I just happened to meet another palace servant who was unable to take over, so I temporarily replaced him for a few days."

Zhen Huan heard this, and a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes: "Fei Wen, you are really 'just right'. In just a few days, not only did you not serve me wholeheartedly, but you were also very concerned about trivial matters in the palace. The reason behind this is quite strange to me."

Feiwen was so sweaty after hearing what Zhen Huan said that she stammered even more and couldn't make any sense for a long time.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan finally lost her patience and directly pronounced: "No matter what the outcome of today's matter is, you Feiwen are not allowed to return to Yongshou Palace, let alone continue to serve me. I already know what you are thinking."

When Feiwen heard this, a trace of panic flashed in her eyes, but she quickly calmed down and tried to explain: "Imperial Concubine Xi, you are joking. As a servant in the palace, I must serve my master with all my heart and soul. No matter which master I serve in the future, I will go through fire and water without hesitation."

Zhen Huan nodded gently, with a hint of complicated emotions in her eyes, and slowly said: "We are master and servant after all. Since you have chosen to stand up and expose my privacy today, I believe you also know that this will be your last time to serve me. In this case, you should do your part before you leave. I want to ask you, before you leave, did you wipe the glass vase on the rosewood table in the main hall clean?"

Feiwen obviously didn't expect Zhen Huan to suddenly mention this matter. She was stunned for a moment, then quickly replied, "I have wiped it."

However, Jin Xi at the side could not help but clap her hands and sighed, "You fool, there is no glass vase on the queen's rosewood table. It is clearly a jade vase."

Feiwen's eyes suddenly became confused. She seemed to be trying hard to recall something. After a while, she hesitated and said, "I remembered it wrong. It belongs to Qingyu."

At this time, Feng Ruozhao couldn't help but burst out laughing, and said with his hands covering his mouth: "Oh, it seems that Feiwen's memory is really not very good. She can even get such an important thing wrong, but she still remembers small details like the bamboo leaf pattern on Doctor Wen's cuffs. It's really hard for her."

Seeing this, Zhen Huan pretended to be angry and asked sternly, "Fei Wen, you have to think carefully. Is the vase on my rosewood table a glazed vase or a jade vase?"

Yinzhen watched this scene from the side, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, as if he was savoring the subtleties in it.

The anger in his eyes seemed to dissipate a little, but he still maintained a scrutinizing attitude.

Feiwen was forced to think over and over again and was hesitant because of Zhen Huan's words.

She seemed to be having a fierce ideological struggle. After a long while, she seemed to have made a great decision and said, "I remember now. It was the green jade flower vase."

However, there was a barely perceptible tremor in her voice, and it was obvious that her heart was not as firm as she said.

Zhen Huan smiled coldly, her eyes swept over Fei Wen, and continued, "There has always been only a coral vase on the rosewood table in the main hall. There has never been any glass vase. As a maid in my palace, it is wrong for you to enter the inner hall without permission. What's even more wrong is that you are absent-minded all day long and perfunctory about your job, but you remember those insignificant trivial matters, such as which imperial physician's hand was placed on my hand, and the pattern on the cuffs. "

"Feiwen, you pay so much attention to these details, but turn a blind eye to the serious matters that you should pay attention to. How can your intentions not arouse suspicion?" Having said that, Zhen Huan deliberately paused and turned her gaze to Yinzhen.

His eyes were full of grievance and helplessness, as if he was silently telling of his own grievances.

Seeing this, Yinzhen frowned slightly, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

Feiwen was so frightened by Zhen Huan's harsh words that she froze in place. It took her a while to come back to her senses. She began to sob and said, "I am only reporting the truth. Why is Concubine Xi so fierce? I know I am stupid, but I am only thinking about this important matter day and night. How can I pay attention to other things?"

At this moment, Li Ying chuckled, and the white ring on her finger looked even more dazzling under the bright candlelight, adding a bit of beauty to her.

She said with a smile: "I have heard that Imperial Concubine Xi is always considerate and kind, and is very popular. Seeing her today, I can see that her reputation is well-deserved. However, it seems that Imperial Concubine Xi is not popular in some ways. Let's not talk about Imperial Concubine Mei for now. Even Feiwen in my own palace is like this. I think that no matter what Feiwen's intentions are, she can describe it so vividly and meticulously, so this matter is probably true."

Upon hearing this, Feiwen quickly nodded and agreed, "Yes, yes, I really dare not lie, and every word I say is the truth." However, there was a hint of panic and uneasiness in her tone.

Feng Ruozhao raised his eyebrows slightly, and said thoughtfully, "What Concubine Tian said is not without reason, but the grudge between Concubine Mei and Concubine Xi is indeed complicated and has a long history. We are all aware of Mei Yue's disrespectful behavior towards Concubine Xi."

"As for Feiwen, although she serves in Yongshou Palace, she is not a palace maid who can often enter the inner hall. The subtlety of this..." When she said this, she hesitated slightly and shook her head gently.

At this time, Qi Yuebin, who had hardly spoken for a long time, slowly opened her eyes. Her eyes were calm and deep, and she said quietly: "If it is true as Concubine Jing said, Feiwen does not often enter the inner palace to serve. Then, if Imperial Doctor Wen and Concubine Xi really have a private affair, why would they meet outside the palace or in front of others? Such private matters will naturally be kept away from the eyes and ears of others."

"Then how did Feiwen always 'happen' to see it, and see it so clearly? Did God give her such a mission to expose this palace scandal? Or is this girl too clever and pays special attention to her master's words and deeds in everything?"

Feng Ruozhao couldn't help but gasp when she heard this. Her slender fingers gently tapped the yellow pear wood table, and the red gold beaded armor made a crisp "click" sound. "Oh! Spying on the master privately is a serious crime. But why would this girl pay so much attention to Concubine Xi and even spy on her privately? How could she, a little palace maid, have such a strong opinion and courage? Is there really someone behind this?"

Her tone was full of doubt and alertness, as if she had already smelled an undercurrent.

An Lingrong's gentle voice was a little serious. She slowly said, "This matter is indeed quite strange. I beg Your Majesty to investigate it carefully. If there is really someone behind this, then Feiwen's words cannot be trusted. There may even be a bigger conspiracy hidden, threatening the peace and order of the palace."

Shen Meizhuang also took over the conversation, with obvious doubt in her tone: "I have the same doubts. Concubine Mei lives in Zhongcui Palace, which is far away from Yongshou Palace. Feiwen is a maid in Yongshou Palace. How could she team up with Concubine Mei to expose this matter in front of the emperor? According to common sense, if there is such a big thing, they should report it to the Empress first. After all, the Empress is the master of the harem and is in charge of the affairs of the six palaces. This behavior is really puzzling."

Li Ying chuckled, but her smile was full of meaning: "Everyone knows that the Empress had a headache a while ago and was weak. Although she is getting better now, I am afraid she is unable to keep up with the trivial matters in the palace. If it is true as Feiwen is worried, and Concubine Xi really has the intention to murder you, and the Empress is temporarily negligent due to health reasons, then the dirty things in the palace will be unknown to anyone, allowing them to do whatever they want? Such consequences are something no one can bear."

Zhen Huan's eyes were filled with tears as she looked at Yin Zhen affectionately, her tone full of determination: "Your Majesty, if you really cannot believe my innocence, I am willing to die to prove my innocence."

The determination and deep affection in these words made Yinzhen feel pain in his heart. He quickly said, "Nonsense, I am willing to believe you. I know what kind of person you are."

Zhen Huan bowed gratefully and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust, but my innocence has been damaged by these groundless accusations." Her voice was full of helplessness and sadness.

At this time, Yixiu interrupted at the right time. She seemed to be hesitant to speak, but the message revealed in her eyes was extremely clear: "Your Majesty, I see that Concubine Mei is very sure about what she said, and even the palace maid Feiwen said so, and there are indeed suspicious points on the cuffs of Doctor Wen..." Although she didn't finish her words, everyone understood.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan turned to Yi Xiu and asked, "What does the Queen think?" Her tone was calm, but there was an unyielding light in her eyes.

Seeing this, Mei Yue took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire: "I think that since Imperial Doctor Wen has been accompanying Concubine Xi since she entered the palace, the origin of the child is probably worth discussing."

This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, shocking everyone present.

Yinzhen was furious when he heard this. He scolded Mei Yue: "Bitch! You are talking nonsense!" His voice was full of anger and disbelief.

However, Mei Yue did not back down. She confidently suggested: "If the emperor does not believe it, why not have a blood test? Then the truth will be revealed."

Zhen Huan looked at Mei Yue, a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "I am not afraid of the blood test, but I am afraid that when Hongzhou grows up, what will he think if he knows that the emperor has suspected me because of such nonsense?" Her voice was full of worry about the future.

Mei Yue sneered and retorted: "If it is innocent, how could anyone criticize it? In my opinion, it is just that Concubine Xi does not dare to do it!"

Yinzhen was wavering at this moment. He looked at Zhen Huan, then at Mei Yue, and finally sighed.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan knew that she could not delay any longer, so she said, "Then let's ask someone to prepare it and do a blood test." Although her tone was light, the determination in it could not be ignored.

Mei Yue didn't expect that Zhen Huan would take the initiative to propose a blood test. She was secretly happy and thought she had a sure win.

However, Yinzhen just nodded and said nothing more.

Yixiu immediately ordered people to prepare everything needed for the blood test.

A storm seems to be about to cause huge waves in the Forbidden City.