Chapter 1004: Everything is planned by Concubine Xian
It didn't take long for a lot of rumors to spread in the harem.
Rumors claimed that Concubine He Xian looked kind on the surface, but was actually as poisonous as a snake and scorpion. She beat the eldest prince from time to time. Some so-called witnesses even claimed to have witnessed Concubine Xian beating the eldest prince so severely that he was covered in wounds.
Once this incident came out, it caused a lot of turmoil in the harem.
Over the years, Concubine He Xian's reputation has always been very good. Many people say that Concubine He Xian is one of the few concubines who does not strive for favor or flattery.
He was always low-key and very kind to his servants. The eldest prince was also well educated by Concubine He Xian.
What happened this time was beyond everyone's expectation.
Perhaps because Concubine He Xian was so nice, many people felt that this incident was probably not true, so they did not take it seriously, thinking that someone was deliberately throwing dirty water on Concubine He.
Mu Ci also heard these rumors.
There is no doubt that this is the news released by An Rong, just to let everyone know that Concubine He Xian is not what she looks like. Does An Rong want to force Concubine He Xian to let her raise the eldest prince in this way?
These rumors were mainly spread to Dugu Liancheng, right?
If Dugu Liancheng knew that Concubine He Xian did not treat Nian'er well, he might indeed not let Concubine Xian raise the child anymore.
But she didn't think that Dugu Liancheng would believe that Concubine He Xian was a woman with a heart of snakes and scorpions, so what An Rong did could not change anything.
As Mu Ci thought, Dugu Liancheng had indeed heard this rumor.
"Go and check to see if it's true." Dugu Liancheng ordered Li Yu.
Li Yu responded and left.
That afternoon, Li Yu reported the news he had learned to Dugu Liancheng.
"I asked the palace servants of Chuxiu Palace. The Concubine Xian did scold His Highness, but it was only once that His Highness cried. As for beating and scolding His Highness, there is no actual evidence." Li Yu told the truth.
answer.
Dugu Liancheng thought for a moment and gave an order: "Go and bring Nian'er over."
He has neglected the child recently.
Although Nian'er was the emperor's brother's child, he always regarded Nian'er as his own flesh and blood.
I just think of my imperial brother sometimes, and I still can't fully express my feelings to Nian'er.
Soon Dugu Nian arrived at Yanfu Palace. He bowed to Dugu Liancheng in a polite manner and stood aside to wait for instructions.
Dugu Liancheng pulled the child to him, "I haven't seen him for a few days, and your child has grown taller again."
Dugu Nian was not used to being too close to Dugu Liancheng, and he didn't know how to answer the conversation, so he just responded in a low voice.
"Have you heard about the rumors in the harem? They say that Concubine Xian abused you, is this true?" Dugu Liancheng asked about the business.
"It's nothing. Mother and concubine treat their children as if they were their own children. I don't know which talkative slave is talking nonsense. Father, please don't listen to those unfounded rumors." Dugu Nian replied hurriedly.
After all, what he said was true.
Although his mother-in-law was sometimes harsh to him, she often doted on him and protected him. There was no one in the palace who treated him better than his mother-in-law.
Dugu Liancheng said nothing.
Dugu Nian thought he didn't believe it, so he added: "If your father doesn't believe it, you can go to the palace servants in Chuxiu Palace and ask for the truth. My son definitely did not lie, and my mother and concubine did not treat me badly."
"I believe what you said is true. If anyone bullies you in the future, you must report it to your father as soon as possible." Dugu Liancheng thought to Dugu again.
Dugu thought aloud and left Yanfu Palace.
He returned to Chuxiu Palace and reported the matter to Concubine Xian.
"Your father is a sensible person, so naturally he will not believe those rumors." Concubine He Xian said, motioning to Hu Bo to take the eldest prince down.
After Dugu Nian left, Hu Bo asked, "I wonder if the emperor really believes that the empress is innocent."
Concubine An has always been determined not to give up until she achieves her goal. Now that she has released this news, she may also bribe the palace officials of Chuxiu Palace to make false confessions.
"How could someone like the Emperor be so easily swayed by rumors? We will definitely send someone to find out. I am curious as to why Mr. An suddenly had an idea for Nian'er." Concubine He Xian thought thoughtfully.
"It's just that I can't give birth to a child, so I took advantage of His Highness. I don't think about the fact that there are so many concubines in this harem. Even if she is not the empress, it's not Concubine An's turn to raise Your Highness." Speaking of An Rong, Amber's tone was very serious.
Disdainful.
Concubine He Xian replied quietly: "That's not necessarily the case."
"Then what else can there be? After much thought, I think this is the only possibility that would bring Concubine An to this point." Amber thought that her master was overthinking.
Concubine He Xian put on a sarcastic smile: "Only she knows what Mrs. An thinks. I will never let Nian'er go out. This child can be useful if I keep her by my side."
When Hu Bo heard Concubine Xian mentioning Dugu Nian, her expression was subtle: "Your Highness is considerate and filial, but it's a pity..."
"Nian'er is indeed a good boy, but I can't help him. But who can I blame? If you want to blame, blame the person at Mei Pavilion." Concubine He Xian closed her eyes, as if she didn't want to continue this topic.
Seeing this, Amber wisely changed the topic.
Jingyang Palace.
An Rong soon received the news that the eldest prince was going to Yanfu Palace to meet the Holy Spirit.
"The Emperor will not believe this rumor. Madam, should we think of another practical method?" Nanny Peng expressed her thoughts.
An Rong glanced at her after hearing this: "Why are you anxious? I still have something to do. If you let the news out again, just say that the poisoning of the eldest prince last time was the poison of Concubine He Xian. Even the poisoning of the crown prince was caused by Concubine Xian.
Planning behind the scenes."
Her purpose is to ruin Concubine He Xian's reputation.
Even if there is no evidence, once the news comes out, as the father of the eldest prince, Dugu Liancheng will definitely listen to it.
Emperors have always been suspicious by nature, and I believe Dugu Liancheng will be no exception.
Furthermore, she also wanted to see Mu Ci turn against Concubine He Xian. Aren't Mu Ci the two princes she was most nervous about? Now let's see how much Mu Ci loves the two princes.
"Is this okay? If it is found out that Jingyang Palace is spreading rumors, I'm afraid the emperor will be angry." Aunt Peng couldn't hide her worry.
"So you have to be careful. I am trying to discredit Concubine Xian at all costs and create conflicts between Concubine Xian and Mu Ci. If Nian'er can be raised by me, it will be an unexpected gain." An Rong looked at her.
Flashing.
She felt that no matter how she calculated this matter, she would be the biggest winner.
That day, when she found out that Platycodon had overheard her conversation with Nanny Peng, she was thinking that Platycodon would definitely report it to Mu Ci.
In this way, even if she had even thought about pulling Dugu Liancheng from the throne, she would give up the idea from now on, otherwise she and the entire An family would be implicated.
Even if she no longer dares to think of regicide, she will not slow down the matter of dealing with Mu Ci.
