kingnovel Chapter 221 Consort Fucha
Chapter 221 Consort Fucha
Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan sat upright in the main seats, their gazes sharp as knives as they swept over the crowd below.
The concubines sat below, each with their eyes lowered and not daring to utter a sound.
The only sound in the entire palace was their soft breathing.
After paying his respects, Fucha Peiyun spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but full of authority:
"This time, Consort Shun was framed, and both I and Shilan are heartbroken."
The imperial harem should have been a peaceful and harmonious place, where sisters could spend their time together.
But now such a heinous thing has happened; you all need to reflect on this deeply.
Her words exploded like thunder in the hearts of the concubines.
This sent a chill down their spines, and they all lowered their heads, their faces showing fear.
This is the first time since the two empresses ascended the throne that such harsh words have been spoken.
Nian Shilan also said coldly:
"If I find out who did this, I will not let them off easily."
Her words plunged everyone into an icy abyss, even within the imperial harem.
Competing for favor and affection is commonplace, but now someone dares to be so ruthless towards their sisters.
This undoubtedly challenged the rules and dignity of the harem, and the concubines knew that if they were found out, it would be a disaster.
The concubines all knelt down, pleading their innocence and expressing that they had no intention of harming anyone.
Fucha Peiyun said, "The bond between us sisters over the years is unmatched by anyone else."
I also do not wish for you to commit mistakes in a moment of impulse.
Her gaze swept across everyone's faces, as if trying to see through their thoughts.
"The child in Consort Shun's womb is of royal blood. To harm the imperial heir is a crime punishable by the extermination of the entire clan."
Her words sent a chill down the spines of all the concubines; they all knew how important royal bloodlines were.
Anyone who dares to commit such a heinous crime will face certain death.
Nian Shilan snorted coldly: "No matter who it is, if they dare to stir up trouble in the harem, I will make them pay the price."
Her words carried a ruthless edge, which intensified the fear among the concubines.
They knew that Nian Shilan was not just talking; once the murderer was found, she would punish him severely.
Upon hearing this, all the concubines were shocked and began to whisper among themselves.
The palace had been peaceful for so long, but now this sudden incident has caused widespread panic.
Consort Wen, Guarjia Wenyuan, then said:
"Noble Lady Shun is usually very careful and cautious, and no one dares to offend her."
Who is so vicious as to want to harm her child? Could that person also want to harm the child in the concubine's womb?
As soon as she finished speaking, all the concubines' eyes were focused on her.
The atmosphere suddenly became even more tense.
At this moment, Consort Qi said:
"Consort Wen, what nonsense are you talking about?"
With two empresses in the palace, who would dare harm you and your child? Even if things get really bad, you still have me.
Guarjia Wenyuan wiped away her tears and said with a wronged expression:
"Your Highness, Consort Qi, I naturally trust you and the two other consorts."
But with the example of the noble lady before me, I am truly afraid.
The palace had been quiet for so long, and the concubines had been living a leisurely life.
But this incident involving Consort Shun has terrified the concubine.
Who knows how many wolves and tigers are lurking in this harem?
He might harm the concubines' children at any time.
"I've been in the palace for so many years, and this is the first time I've conceived. Something must not go wrong; I don't understand these intricacies of the palace."
Her words conveyed a sense of helplessness, which made the other concubines feel sorry for her.
Nian Shilan frowned and said angrily:
"With me and A-Jun here, they wouldn't dare."
"Consort Wen, when did you become so timid? With me here, let's see who dares to lay a hand on you."
Fucha Peiyun also said gently:
"Consort Wen, please rest assured and take care of your pregnancy. Shilan and I will definitely protect you and your child."
Her words were gentle, which warmed Consort Wen's heart, making her feel as if she had found someone to rely on.
Feng Ruozhao also advised, "Sister Wenpin, please don't worry anymore."
With two empresses in charge, those petty scoundrels certainly wouldn't dare to act recklessly.
Her words conveyed sincerity, which made Consort Wen feel more at ease.
Guarjia Wenyuan nodded: "Thank you for your comfort, Your Highnesses. I feel much more at ease now."
Having said that, she slowly curtsied as if to pay her respects, but Fucha Peiyun quickly stopped her:
"Alright, since you're pregnant, we can skip these formalities."
Cao Qinmo then said:
After Empress Ulanara was deposed and sent to the Cold Palace, the harem was peaceful, and the sisters got along well.
Consort Wen and Noble Lady Lian were both pregnant without incident, so why was Noble Lady Shun the one who was framed?
Cao Qinmo's words caused the concubines to fall into deep thought.
Guarjia Wenyuan suddenly realized:
"That's right. So many of the sisters in the palace are pregnant and nothing has happened, so why is that person targeting Consort Shun?"
Consort Shun has only been in the palace for a short time, and she has always been well-behaved and has never offended anyone.
She paused, then looked meaningfully at Fu Yurao:
"Could it be that someone feels favored but is unlucky enough to conceive a royal heir?"
Was it out of jealousy that Consort Shun is pregnant that she committed such a wicked act?
When Zhen Huan heard Guarjia Wen Yuan mention her younger sister, she subconsciously gripped the chair beneath her.
However, she couldn't reveal her relationship with Yu Rao.
It's not impossible that no one in the palace knows she has a younger sister; Sister Mei probably does...
Although they were no longer close, Zhen Huan believed that Mei-jie would tell others about it.
Upon hearing this, Fu Yurao's heart tightened, and her eyes flickered, but she still said with a cold face:
"Your Highness, please don't make baseless accusations. I have never been jealous of Consort Shun's pregnancy."
Her words carried a chill, as if she were warning Guarjia Wenyuan.
Guarjia Wenyuan said with great disdain:
"I'm spouting nonsense? All the ladies of the palace have their own children."
"And everyone else in the lower ranks except you is pregnant, so who else could it be but you?"
Everyone took Guarjia Wenyuan's words to heart and felt that Consort Wen's words made a lot of sense.
If anyone in the harem had a motive to harm Consort Shun, it would only be Consort Zhao.
Looking at Fu Yurao's beautiful face, everyone felt that appearances can be deceiving.
Fu Yurao felt deeply regretful as she felt the stares of everyone.
I shouldn't have acted impulsively and thought of picking on this easy target, the powerful and influential person.
If she rushes to make a move against Consort Shun like this, everyone will suspect her now, and it will be difficult to make a move later.
Zhen Huan finally couldn't help but speak up for Fu Yu Rao.
Zhen Huan slightly lowered her eyes, coughed lightly, and slowly spoke:
“Sister Wenpin, your statement is far too arbitrary.”
The affairs of the imperial harem are complex and ever-changing; how can one draw conclusions based solely on whether or not a person has children?
Consort Zhao has just entered the palace and is usually quiet and aloof. How could she do such a wicked thing?
Furthermore, the fact that Shun Guiren was plotted against must be due to someone secretly orchestrating the scheme, rather than being as simple as it appears on the surface.
We're all sisters; we should work together to find out the truth, not make unfounded suspicions and ruin our sisterly bond.
She did all of this; it has nothing to do with Yu Rao. If you have any problems, come to her.