kingnovel Chapter 184 Blindfold
Chapter 184 Blindfold
As an emperor, he should put national affairs first.
He must not become a tyrant who never attends court early in the morning.
Besides, something big is expected to happen at today's morning court session.
He had Madam Zhou thrown into the Sky Prison. Whether it was Zhou Yi or the Song family... they couldn't just sit back and watch.
Today's court will definitely not be peaceful.
A hint of coldness flashed across Qin Feiling's eyes.
No matter what, no one could stop his determination to punish Mrs. Zhou.
This vicious woman...she must go to hell!
Qin Feiling leaned over and gently kissed Zhou Lingge's forehead.
Then he got up, changed his clothes and washed up.
Eunuch Liu carefully helped him put on the dragon robe.
After everything was packed up, Qin Feiling looked at Zhou Lingge again before leaving reluctantly.
When Qin Feiling stepped onto the dragon chariot, Eunuch Liu suddenly hesitated, "Your Majesty, it seems that the maid in charge of fumigating incense... has really been bribed by the Yuanchen Palace. And... the matter of the imperial concubine being poisoned is actually very suspicious."
Qin Feiling lowered his eyes and played with the jade ring on his thumb.
"Let's deal with all the suspicious clues or people."
Eunuch Liu's heart was in turmoil.
Your Majesty, what does this mean?
Eunuch Liu boldly asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, are you sure you want to clean up these suspicious clues? Perhaps if we continue investigating, we'll uncover a different truth."
"I have a feeling...maybe Madam Zhou has really been wronged..."
He also suspected that all of this was directed and acted out by the imperial concubine, who deliberately framed Madam Zhou.
As long as he is given more time, he will definitely dig out the truth hidden deep inside.
Qin Feiling looked at Eunuch Liu who suddenly became less intelligent.
He raised his hand and poked him hard on the forehead.
"Isn't what I said clear enough?"
"Clear all the clues. This matter is not to be revealed to anyone except me. Liu Quan, if these clues are discovered by others, I will chop off your head..."
Eunuch Liu was so frightened that his legs went weak and he fell to his knees with a thud.
"Your Majesty, please calm down... I am the old slave... I am the one who is stupid."
Your Majesty, have you already guessed the real reason why the imperial concubine was poisoned?
So, even though he knew something was fishy, he still chose to support the imperial concubine and had Madam Zhou thrown into prison?
Your Majesty is clearly indulging the Imperial Concubine!
It seems that no matter how big a mistake the imperial concubine makes, His Majesty can cover it for her?
Eunuch Liu's head suddenly went blank.
The emperor, who has always been wise and brave, and clear about rewards and punishments, has now crossed his own bottom line for the imperial concubine.
He didn't know whether this was a good thing or a disaster.
He always felt that some things seemed to have gotten out of control a long time ago.
He felt extremely uneasy!
Qin Feiling finally warned Eunuch Liu: "Clean up all suspicious clues. If the Zhou family comes to investigate, you will help cover it up and make the evidence more complete."
"Don't let anyone suspect the Imperial Concubine."
Eunuch Liu's face turned pale and he nodded quickly in agreement.
He immediately went to deal with those tails...
When Qin Feiling went to court, a minister indeed asked about Madam Zhou's poisoning of the imperial concubine.
Zhou Yi knelt on the ground and pleaded guilty.
His eyes were red, and he said that he was worried about the imperial concubine's health... and hoped to see the imperial concubine.
Qin Feiling looked at the hypocritical and pretentious Zhou Yi, but he did not refuse.
After all, Zhou Yi is the nominal father of the imperial concubine. It is understandable that he wants to visit his daughter. If he refuses, it will be unacceptable.
So Qin Feiling agreed.
Zhou Yi kowtowed again to apologize for Madam Zhou's crime. He also wanted to meet Madam Zhou and ask her why she did such a foolish thing.
Qin Feiling refused without hesitation.
After that, no matter how much Zhou Yi and the Song family begged, he refused to give in.
When leaving court, he slowly stood up, with endless coldness and brutality in his eyes.
He looked at Zhou Yi and spoke word by word.
"The Imperial Concubine has suffered a lot over the years. She used to be a concubine of the Zhou family, and I had no right to interfere in the Zhou family's affairs... But now, the Imperial Concubine is my Imperial Concubine, and she is pregnant with my child... If I can't protect the Imperial Concubine and let her be persecuted by others, then wouldn't I, the ruler of a country, be a complete loser?"
"No matter who it is... anyone who offends the Imperial Concubine, who bullies the mother of my child, I will never condone or tolerate it. Even an emperor who breaks the law is subject to the same punishment as a commoner, let alone... this vicious woman who has tortured the Imperial Concubine for years. I have shown her extraordinary mercy by not immediately sentencing her to death... Anyone who pleads for her again will be punished with the same crime."
Zhou Yi knelt on the ground, his face ashen.
The emperor's words made him feel like a raging fire...
He knew that His Majesty had made up his mind and would never forgive the Song family.
His eyes flickered, unless he could convince Zhou Lingge and ask for her forgiveness.
Otherwise, the Song family will surely die!
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On Zhou Lingge's side, she woke up slowly just after Qin Feiling left for court.
All the palace servants in the inner hall were driven out by Qiao'er.
Only Chang Hui stayed.
Zhou Lingge opened his eyes, his features extremely clear.
She curled her lips and smiled as she looked at Chang Hui.
"Doctor Chang...what did you just give me to eat?"
Chang Hui replied respectfully, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. The pills I just fed you are medicinal herbs that nourish your body. They are only good for your body and have no harm at all."
Zhou Lingge breathed a sigh of relief and waved her hand to let Chang Hui leave first.
She lowered her eyes, her gaze gently caressing her slightly protruding belly.
In fact, she was not poisoned, and the tea she drank in Fengluan Palace did not contain any toxins.
The blood on her skirt was from the blood bag she had prepared in advance.
She had kept the blood bag hidden in her sleeve. When no one was paying attention, she scratched the blood bag with her fingernails and stained her skirt.
This trick deceived everyone's eyes.
How could that vicious woman be as important as her child?
If it wasn't absolutely safe, she would never take such a risk by using her child.
The child is the only soft spot in her heart. How could she let the child fall into danger?
Jin Xin walked in from outside the hall with a complicated expression.
She knelt in front of Zhou Lingge.
"Your Majesty...Eunuch Liu seems to have found our spy planted in Fengluan Palace."
"Yinling's accusation that Madam Zhou poisoned someone may no longer be covered up..."
What would happen if His Majesty knew that all of this was directed and acted out by his wife?
If His Majesty knew the truth, would he dislike Her Majesty and would Her Majesty fall out of favor?
Jin Xin was very nervous.
She clenched her fists and knelt in front of Zhou Lingge, as if she had given up everything. "My Lady, if Eunuch Liu really finds out the truth...then you can put the blame on me for everything."