frightfiction Chapter 1296: Buddha does not save people, people need to save themselves (156 million reward value
Chapter 1296: Buddha does not save people, people need to save themselves (156 million reward value
Little Caizi took a deep breath and said with great certainty, "Your Majesty, I followed the clues you gave me that day and had the banker's men secretly investigate for a long time. After many twists and turns, we finally... got a glimpse of something."
"Although the enemy's actions were extremely clean, leaving almost no loopholes, there was still a loophole that allowed our people to grab a clue."
"All the clues ultimately point to... Shuixi Pavilion, Concubine Chun!"
Ruoji, who was always calm, widened his eyes slightly upon hearing this, his face filled with disbelief: "What?"
"Mrs. Chun? How is this possible?"
"She was clearly the victim that day. How could someone be so cruel as to use the life of her unborn child to set up a scheme?"
"Even a tiger won't eat its own cubs... How could she, how could she do such a thing?"
Concubine Zhuang stopped twisting her Buddhist beads with her fingers.
She was silent, with her usual gentle expression on her face, as calm as the surface of the water, but deep in her eyes there seemed to be turbulent waves surging.
In fact, as early as when she was first framed, Concubine Zhuang did not completely fail to suspect Concubine Chun.
In the harem, the practice of self-torture is not uncommon.
But as soon as this idea came up, she rejected it.
There is no other reason.
Concubine Chun is different from her.
She is the daughter of the Grand Tutor and has been in the palace for many years. Even if there is no prince, she has the capital to gain a foothold.
But what was Consort Chun? A tribute from a foreign land, a rootless duckweed. Her only reliance within the palace was His Majesty's favor and the prospect of bearing an heir.
How could the other party be willing to use this only and crucial bargaining chip to frame me?
The price is too high and too unreasonable.
It was for this reason that Concubine Zhuang cast her suspicious eyes on the Imperial Concubine who was the most powerful and had the greatest motivation to suppress her.
But I never expected that after going around in circles, the truth would be so unbelievable.
Concubine Zhuang's voice was very soft, with mixed emotions: "Sure enough... it's her."
Seeing that Concubine Zhuang was not too shocked, Little Caizi couldn't help but wonder, "This humble servant is dull and can't figure out what Concubine Chun is up to."
"She sacrificed the prince to frame the queen. This... this is a losing deal no matter how you look at it!"
Concubine Zhuang slowly stood up, walked to the window, and cast her eyes on the courtyard outside: "From the perspective of outsiders, this is naturally a losing business."
"But if... Concubine Chun's child has some difficult problems to talk about?"
Ruojiu and Xiao Caizi's faces changed when they heard this.
Concubine Zhuang's thoughts became increasingly clear, and she continued, "If she had known earlier that this fetus would be difficult to preserve, or even if it were born... then the situation would be completely different."
"A fetus destined to be lost, and potentially even bringing disaster... Rather than letting it vanish silently one day, or being born as a bad omen, it's better to make the most of it, give it up at the most crucial moment, and maximize its value."
At this point, Concubine Zhuang's voice tinged with sarcasm. "Using a useless piece of trash kills two birds with one stone. Not only can they pin the crime on me, but they can also cleverly leave behind some specious clues to divert the blame and imply that it was the Imperial Concubine who did it..."
"Noble Lady Chun has calculated that there has always been a feud between me and the Imperial Noble Consort. Once she becomes suspicious, she will definitely hold on to it."
"By then, no matter who wins or loses between me and the Imperial Concubine, or whether both of us suffer, she will be the innocent victim. She will be able to eliminate a thorn in her side while also earning His Majesty's pity..."
"Oh, what a good plan, it really is a good plan!"
Little Caizi felt a chill run down his spine as he muttered, "This...this heart is too vicious!"
It is simply unimaginable that someone could be so cruel and calculating towards his own flesh and blood.
"It's a pity that we don't have any solid evidence, otherwise, Concubine Chun would have been killed without a burial place!"
A fierce look flashed in Xiao Caizi's eyes, and he made a gesture of wiping his neck: "My Lady, now that we know it's her, should we..."
Concubine Zhuang slowly turned around, and her eyes, which usually showed compassion, were now cold.
She believed in Buddhism and held her Buddhist beads every day, reminding herself to be kind and benevolent, believing that this would resolve her karma, accumulate blessings for her son who died young, and bring peace of mind to herself.
But what did she get in return for her kindness?
It's someone else's encroachment and frame-up!
Buddha does not save people, people need to save themselves.
Since someone doesn't want her to worship Buddha with peace of mind, she doesn't need to be polite anymore!
"If there is no substantial evidence, go find it."
"If you can't find it once, try looking ten times. If you can't find it directly, then...find another way."
Concubine Zhuang said slowly, "Since Concubine Chun dared to do it, don't blame me... leave no room for her."
Little Caizi nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty has been too kind in the past, that's why she was bullied to this extent!"
At this time, the voice of the little palace maid came from outside: "Your Majesty, the eldest princess is here."
Concubine Zhuang's face regained her usual dignified smile, she nodded slightly, and said in a calm voice: "Let Yun'er come in."
"Yes."
Ruoji and Xiao Caizi retreated to the side, lowered their heads and closed their eyes.
The curtain moved slightly, and the eldest princess's small figure walked in.
She was wearing a lilac-colored skirt today, her hair was neatly combed, but there was a hint of sadness on her face that was not in line with her age.
The eldest princess walked politely before Concubine Zhuang and knelt in greeting, "Yun'er pays her respects to mother!"
"Get up."
Concubine Zhuang reached out her hand and gently supported her. Her eyes fell on the eldest princess's slightly depressed face. "Why are you here at this time today?"
The eldest princess raised her head and said in a voice that was a little dependent: "Yun'er wants to come and worship Buddha with mother."
When she said this, there was obvious sadness in her clear eyes.
Concubine Zhuang naturally knew what the eldest princess was worried about.
She took the eldest princess's hand and led her to sit on the soft couch beside her. Her tone became softer and softer: "Yun'er seems to be worried?"
"Tell mother, what happened?"
The eldest princess pursed her lips, her hands twisting her belt unconsciously, and whispered, "Mother, Yun'er is still...still thinking about the little brother who is gone in Queen Chun's belly..."
She raised her eyes, her eye circles slightly red: "Every time I think of Yun'er, I feel very uncomfortable..."
"Yun'er came to the small Buddhist temple to chant more sutras for her younger brother, asking the Buddha to bless him to ascend to heaven soon, and to be born safely in his next life... his next life."
The world of children is always simple and kind. The eldest princess felt truly sad for her brother whom she had never met.
Concubine Zhuang listened quietly, gently stroked the eldest princess's hair, and sighed: "Yun'er has a kind heart, mother knows it all."
"That unborn child is indeed pitiful..."
She paused, then spoke softly, "Since Yun'er is so concerned about you, even just praying to the Buddha won't be enough to let it go. Why don't you go to Shuixi Pavilion to see Concubine Chun?"