An Lingrong is reborn, the reorganized team is killing like crazy

"Just as my lady expected, Concubine Hua asked Concubine Cao to go to Yiku Palace as soon as she returned, and she hasn't come out yet." Xiao Zhongzi looked at An Lingrong with a look of joy on his face.

"Okay, you can go down and have some rest early." An Lingrong smiled, thanked Xiao Zhongzi and left.

"My lady, what happened to Concubine Cao?" Juqing continued to help An Lingrong wash up.

"Zhou Ninghai has been sent to the Ministry of Punishment. The emperor asked Feng Chi to investigate this matter. He will definitely not be saved. However, he has been with Concubine Hua for many years, so Concubine Hua will definitely be more hesitant.

It's different with Concubine Cao, she knows how to make choices and makes decisions when necessary." An Lingrong lay down, and Ju Qing nodded to show that she understood.

The next morning, news came that Zhou Ninghai and the eunuch who pushed Shen Meizhuang into the water had committed suicide out of fear of punishment. It was unknown how much the two had spilled...

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

"Your Majesty, Zhou Ninghai and Xiao Qingzi are dead, and Lord Feng is waiting outside the palace." Su Peisheng bowed and spoke, and the emperor stopped writing.

"Go ahead." The emperor spoke and continued to look at the memorial.

Su Peisheng probably guessed what the emperor meant, so he said, "Both confessed before they died. Xiao Qingzi confessed that he was bribed by Zhou Ninghai and pushed Concubine Shen into the water. Zhou Ninghai also confessed that he asked someone to get a bunch of snakes just in case and wanted to kill Concubine Shen in one fell swoop. He also said... everything was because he hated Concubine Shen and had nothing to do with anyone else."

"Where did the snake come from?" the emperor continued to ask.

Su Peisheng bowed and continued to answer: "The snake was brought into the palace by a guard named Zhang Guanglu from the Yikun Palace. He owed gambling debts outside, so he got a batch of silver from Zhou Ninghai and agreed to bring the snake in and put it in the Xianfu Palace.

However, he said that Zhou Ninghai asked him to use a five-step snake, but he was afraid that his clansmen would be implicated, so he replaced it with a similar but non-venomous false pit viper.

"Zhou Ninghai colluded with the guards to murder the concubines in the harem. His corpse was sentenced to be whipped and thrown into a mass grave. Zhang Guanglu was sentenced to death. His three generations will not be allowed to serve as officials." The emperor put down the pen in his hand, his tone was cold and his face was ashen.

He added, "Hua Fei, you are not strict in managing the palace. You will be fined three months' salary."

Su Peisheng agreed and walked out.

The emperor did not ask Su Peisheng to keep this matter secret, and it soon spread to the entire palace.

After An Lingrong received the news, although she was not satisfied, she thought it was the best outcome. Feng Chi was the presiding judge of this matter. If the emperor wanted to get to the bottom of it, he would not have failed to inform Feng Chi. The emperor's move showed that he was unwilling to investigate further.

If you want to investigate further, where can you find it? !

Where did Zhou Ninghai get the money to bribe the two people? How did the guard get the snake into the palace? Which of these investigations will not lead to the person behind the scenes?

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When it was time to pay respects at Jingren Palace, An Lingrong washed up and went out with Juqing.

As soon as she went out, she met Noble Lady Fucha who was walking towards this side. When An Lingrong saw that it was her, she quickly stepped forward to greet her.

"Sister, why are you here at this time?" An Lingrong asked. Noble Lady Fucha gave her a disgusted look and said:

"You said that after you moved away, I don't even have anyone to talk to. In my opinion, you might as well not get promoted to this position."

"Sister, please wait for me in the palace next time. Can I go to the Yanx Palace to wait for you? If that doesn't work, if you have anything to say, you can ask Sang'er to go there. I will definitely go to the Yanx Palace to see you." An Lingrong said with a smile on her face. She must admit, it feels really good to be remembered by someone.

"I heard that Concubine Shen was bitten by a snake last night and was poisoned?" When Concubine Fucha spoke, An Lingrong's heart sank. It turned out that she was just thinking of gossiping because no one else was there to join her...

"Yes." The two walked forward together. Along the way, An Lingrong roughly recounted what had happened.

"Are you stupid? You have offended Concubine Hua so much for Shen Meiyu, how could she let you go?" After hearing this, Noble Lady Fucha grabbed An Lingrong, looking as if she was disappointed in her.

"Since I entered the palace, everyone has regarded me as a party with Concubine Shen and Concubine Wan. I didn't do anything before. When did she let me go? Since I can't hide, why can't I fight back? Has sister heard? Concubine Hua gave up Zhou Ninghai." An Lingrong continued walking without stopping, and Concubine Fucha caught up with her.

"Of course I heard about it, but I didn't know you were involved in this, Noble Lady Yi, you are so bold. Zhou Ninghai is her confidant, how can she let you go?" Noble Lady Fucha stopped in surprise again.

"Don't worry, sister. Let's take it one step at a time. We don't know who will have the last laugh!" An Lingrong held Noble Lady Fucha's arm and continued to walk forward.

"Lingrong, you have changed." Noble Lady Fucha looked at An Lingrong with suspicion and shock in her eyes.

"Once entering the Forbidden City, how could anyone remain unchanged? Sister, please go quickly, it's getting late." An Lingrong continued to walk forward holding Noble Lady Fucha's arm.

Jingren Palace.

Concubine Hua was punished with a monthly salary for not managing the palace properly. For some reason, she dressed up in her best clothes today and came to Jingren Palace to pay her respects.

"Hello, Queen." Concubine Hua bowed to Qingfu, sat in her seat, accepted the greetings from other concubines, then waved her hand for everyone to stand up, looking disapproving.

"I just heard today that Concubine Shen fell into the water yesterday and was bitten by a snake. I have ordered the imperial physician to take good care of her. Concubine Yi, I heard that it was you who saved Concubine Shen yesterday?" The Queen said as she looked at An Lingrong with admiration on her face.

"Your Majesty, it's just a small favor." An Lingrong looked at the queen with a faint smile on her face.

"In any case, you have made a contribution in this matter, Jianqiu, give the pair of red coral bracelets in this palace to Concubine Yi. The emperor worked hard in the previous dynasty, and we should all share his worries like Concubine Yi did." The queen said, with all her virtuousness on her face, and her smile was so kind.

"Hua Fei, I heard that Zhou Ninghai, who was by your side, died in the Ministry of Punishment due to fear of punishment. What happened?" The Queen changed the subject and looked at Hua Fei and asked.

"What about this? Zhou Ninghai, who is beside me, is a traitor. I don't know who benefited from him. He actually murdered the concubine for his own selfish motives, and even made me feel sorry for Concubine Shen.

Of course, thanks to the Emperor's keen observation, the truth of the matter was revealed and I was cleared of all charges. But he was so unworthy that he committed suicide out of fear of crime. I am very sorry that the person behind this was not caught."

Hua Fei spoke sincerely and actually wiped the corners of her eyes with a silk handkerchief.

In fact, Concubine Hua almost did not sleep the whole night. When Concubine Cao said that Zhou Ninghai could not be saved, she was so angry that she smashed her favorite jade ruyi.

When she asked Songzhi to send Zhou Ninghai away, she wanted to strangle An Lingrong and Zhen Huan to death, especially An Lingrong, who not only caught the murderer, but also happened to see Zhou Ninghai!

Zhou Ninghai had handled so many things, and when he entered the Ministry of Punishment, Feng Chi was the presiding judge, but that man refused to listen! There were many ways to make Zhou Ninghai tell her everything, so she had no choice but to resort to this last resort.

Fortunately, the emperor only said that she did not manage the palace properly and fined her for her monthly salary. He did not say anything else, so he must have no suspicion.

Concubine Cao was right. He was just a servant. As long as the emperor didn't blame him, then he deserved to die.