frightfiction Chapter 1777 Consort Kang Takes Action
Chapter 1777 Consort Kang Takes Action
No matter how illustrious Consort Zhuang's family background or how profound her seniority, in His Majesty's heart, she probably couldn't compare to a single glance or a few words of explanation from Imperial Noble Consort Zhuang.
Even if the Xia family really has problems, His Majesty will probably try every means to clear the Imperial Noble Consort's name, right?
Consort Tong witnessed all of this, and her heart was filled with even greater fear.
She didn't understand those complicated calculations, but she could sense His Majesty's likes, dislikes, and biases.
Even a figure like the Noble Consort is far inferior to the Imperial Noble Consort in His Majesty's heart... So what is she, a concubine without favor or power?
Regardless of the final outcome of today's turmoil, she's caught in the middle and unlikely to come out unscathed...
Consort Mei felt a chill in her heart.
His Majesty's protection of the Imperial Noble Consort has reached this level!
Then their actions today, wouldn't that be...
Consort Zhuang was naturally unwilling to accept this.
But she understood Nangong Xuanyu.
His Majesty is a man of deep thoughts. Once he has a bias in his heart, no amount of explanation or pleading will make him feel annoyed or even disgusted.
She cultivated an image of dignified propriety and consideration for the greater good in front of His Majesty over many years. She was a sensible person who knew how to endure even when wronged.
If she were to continue arguing and protesting her innocence at this moment, it would not only be inconsistent with her usual image, but would also make her appear flustered and lose her composure.
Therefore, Consort Zhuang could only swallow her anger and politely replied, "...Your Majesty, I obey!"
"Your Majesty, I have always believed that the innocent will remain innocent!"
Little did Nangong Xuanyu know that, in his view, it was precisely because Consort Zhuang was always sensible that it was no big deal for her to suffer some grievances occasionally.
He didn't need much reassurance.
Consort Kang's hands, hidden in her sleeves, clenched into fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her flesh!
She is really unwilling!
Consort Kang thought that, with the help of the Imperial Noble Consort today, she would finally be able to watch Zhuang Yumin, that poisonous woman, be ruined and disgraced!
She could avenge the child who was never born!
Consort Kang did not expect that after several confrontations, Consort Zhuang, although she was in a sorry state, confined to Changchun Palace, and her prestige was damaged, was still a perfectly good consort!
His Majesty seems to favor the Imperial Noble Consort in every way, but he only raises Consort Zhuang high and then gently puts her down.
What kind of punishment is a house arrest?
As long as the Zhuang family doesn't fall, what does this little disturbance matter to Consort Zhuang?
This woman is cunning and ruthless; her greatest skill is to endure and wait for an opportunity to retaliate.
Today's setback is probably nothing to Consort Zhuang, not even a serious injury.
Can't wait any longer!
If we miss today, once Consort Zhuang recovers, given her suspicious and ruthless nature, she might very well discover my disloyalty.
Moreover, who knows when we'll get another chance like this.
That's it!
Rather than living in hatred every day and waiting for a slim chance, why not... take a gamble!
I'll risk my life to tear off a layer of skin from Zhuang Yumin!
Even if we can't completely bring her down, we must at least let His Majesty see that she is by no means innocent!
Thinking of this, Consort Kang rose and knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, I am guilty!"
Everyone's attention was drawn to her.
Consort Zhuang, who was about to leave, also turned her gaze to Consort Kang, her eyes narrowing dangerously.
She had never taken Consort Kang seriously before, thinking that she was just a pawn to be used.
But just now, so many people who depended on her spoke up for her, while Consort Kang remained silent, like an outsider.
Consort Zhuang immediately sensed that something was amiss.
However, she was preoccupied with other troubles and had no time to investigate further.
At this moment, Consort Kang's sudden kneeling and speaking out could not be a good thing!
A sense of foreboding welled up in Consort Zhuang's heart...
Nangong Xuanyu was about to get up when he heard the sound and his gaze fell on Consort Kang, his brows furrowing slightly.
The Fatu Temple case involved many people. Although Consort Kang was not involved, Li Changde discovered that she had been saved by Xingchen before entering the Prince's residence.
What bothered Nangong Xuanyu even more was that after Xingchen was executed, Consort Kang fell seriously ill and became emaciated.
The reasons behind this are hard not to ponder...
However, the emperor ultimately refrained from punishing her because she had raised the fifth prince, lived a secluded life, and had not overstepped any boundaries.
The emperor had completely given up on the idea of visiting Consort Kang again.
Nangong Xuanyu looked at Consort Kang and asked coldly, "Consort Kang, what crime have you committed?"
Consort Kang said in a panic, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty's crime lies in knowing the truth but not reporting it..."
"Your Majesty, I know that someone harbors malicious intentions, intending to harm the imperial heir and disrupt the palace. However, due to my own selfish desires and fear of powerful figures, I have hesitated to report this to His Majesty and the Imperial Noble Consort..."
Consort Mei's eyes were filled with astonishment.
What exactly is Consort Kang saying?!
Is she going to betray her cousin?!
Or is it that Consort Kang wants to "testify" for her cousin and take a jab at the Imperial Noble Consort?
Consort Zhuang's gaze darkened further as she re-examined Consort Kang.
Shen Zhinian's gaze fell on Consort Kang, her expression somewhat subtle.
Consort Kang hated Consort Zhuang to the core, and finally couldn't hold back any longer.
Consort Xuan and the others were also full of surprise.
The emperor looked at Consort Kang and said, "What do you mean? Explain yourself clearly to me!"
Consort Kang glanced at Consort Zhuang with fear and said helplessly, "Your Majesty, before I was promoted to the position of a palace mistress, I lived in the side hall of Changchun Palace. At that time, Consort Zhuang took good care of me, and I was very grateful."
"Even after I moved to Chuxiu Palace, I still often went to Changchun Palace to pay my respects to the Noble Consort and listen to her teachings because of this old friendship."
Many of the concubines in the hall nodded slightly.
It was no secret in the harem that Consort Kang was attached to Consort Zhuang.
Several people have witnessed Consort Kang frequently entering and leaving Changchun Palace.
Consort Xuan feigned a perfectly timed expression of doubt and asked softly, "Consort Kang, what does this have to do with what you just said about being guilty and failing to report knowledge?"
Consort Kang's face showed deep shame. She gave a slight curtsy in the direction of Consort Xuan and Consort Xian, as if apologizing: "Consort Xuan's question is correct."
"Your Majesty, my fault lies precisely in this."
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty should not have turned a blind eye to certain things because of our past relationship, or even... aided and abetted evil!"
At this point, Consort Kang paused, then resolutely said, "Not long ago, due to her advanced age, the Imperial Noble Consort entrusted more palace affairs to Consort Xian and Consort Xuan for assistance."
"This matter...this matter has greatly displeased Her Highness the Imperial Concubine."
These words caused a stir in everyone's hearts.
It was obvious that Consort Zhuang was dissatisfied because she had no power, but no one dared to point it out to her face.
Consort Kang continued, "The Noble Consort has summoned me several times, and in her words she has expressed some reservations about the way Consort Xian and Consort Xuan manage palace affairs."
"After that...after that, he directly instructed me to use the excuse of visiting Chengqian Palace and Yanxi Palace more often to pay attention to their words and actions when handling palace affairs."