frightfiction Chapter 923: Complete Betrayal (65 Reward Value Plus)
Chapter 923: Complete Betrayal (65 Reward Value Plus)
Wang Concubine hesitated for a long time, and finally made up her mind. She gritted her teeth and said, "...Your Majesty is right!"
"The Queen Mother forced me to do all this!"
"Although the Queen Mother loves the eldest princess, in her heart, no one and nothing can compare to the power of the family. Especially after Concubine Liu was executed by you, the eldest princess has become a tool for her to fight for power and profit."
"This time it was the Queen Mother who ordered me to do this!"
"First, it can make the eldest princess misunderstand Concubine Chen. If you also believe that Concubine Chen told the eldest princess about Liu's death, you will dislike her, and Concubine Chen may fall out of favor. The Queen Mother said that I can take the opportunity to ascend to the throne then."
"Secondly, even if this matter is exposed, we can use the fact that Concubine Chun is close to the eldest princess to pin the crime on her."
"If you and His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin develop a grudge, or even start a fight, the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion will be able to reap the benefits."
Perhaps because she had already decided to betray, Wangpin spoke more and more smoothly: "In short... all this was ordered by the Queen Mother! I am a lowly person with little influence and am just a pawn in her hands. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Shen Zhinian almost laughed at what Wang Pin said, and quickly picked up the teacup and took a sip to prevent herself from laughing out loud.
Who said Wangpin was stupid? This was not a matter of life and death. She was very smart. In order to protect herself, she sold out Empress Dowager Liu and Duke Dingguo's mansion in a blink of an eye, and framed them without blushing.
At this moment, Shen Zhinian finally understood why, among so many concubines attached to Duke Dingguo's Mansion, Empress Dowager Liu chose Concubine Wang?
Because she is aware of the current situation!
I'm afraid that Empress Dowager Liu and Duke Dingguo's Mansion could not have imagined at the beginning that, precisely because Concubine Wang was so sensible of the times, she would one day turn to the light.
Shen Zhinian put down the teacup and suddenly became curious. Even she almost laughed. She wondered what Nangong Xuanyu felt when he heard Wang Bin's "heartfelt words"?
The expression on the emperor's angular face did not change much, but a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes when he looked at Wang Fei: "It turns out... Duke Dingguo's Mansion is indeed ambitious. I trusted them so much!"
"I know that you have always been kind to the Third Prince. You must be a good person, but you were forced and used by others."
Wangpin kowtowed on the ground and said with tears in her eyes: "Your Majesty can understand my helplessness and not blame me. This is my greatest luck..."
Nangong Xuanyu sighed softly, seeming a little embarrassed: "It's just... these things are all your one-sided words. The Great Zhou ruled the world with filial piety. I can't do anything to the Queen Mother just because of your few words."
Concubine Wang used all her intelligence in her life, her brain was spinning so fast that it was almost smoking, thinking in her heart, what exactly did His Majesty mean by this?
Shen Zhinian calmly pointed out: "Speaking of which, Wang Bin is also a pitiful person..."
"Now I can only bear with you for now and wait for the future."
"You are the mother of the Third Prince and you treat him so well. How can Your Majesty not understand that even if you have no merits, you have worked hard?"
Wangpin finally realized!
His Majesty meant that now was not the time to deal with the Duke Dingguo's Mansion, and he wanted her to be an undercover agent. If she could make a contribution in this matter, even if the Duke Dingguo's Mansion was destroyed in the future, His Majesty would not settle accounts with her, and would let her continue to raise the third prince?
Anyway, she has already betrayed the Duke Dingguo Mansion. If the Empress Dowager knew about her false accusation today, I'm afraid she would die an ugly death...
If that's the case, why didn't she betray him more completely?
At least by standing on His Majesty's side, she can save her life, and maybe even have endless wealth and glory in the future!
Thinking of this, Wangpin's eyes became more determined, and she said with tears in her eyes: "Thank you, Concubine Chen, for your sympathy!"
"Your Majesty, to be honest, I have never had the heart to fight for power and gain. I just want to raise the third prince in the palace and live a good life. Unfortunately, there are many things that I cannot control..."
"When the Queen Mother forced me to use the eldest princess, I was unwilling to do so. But there are many things that I can't avoid doing just because I don't want to..."
"Now that I have spoken my heart out to Your Majesty, I feel much better. I no longer have to worry every day."
Nangong Xuanyu was very considerate and continued Wangpin's words: "I understand that you have no choice but to do so, and I will not blame you for it."
"In the future, if the Queen Mother forces you to do anything again, just tell me secretly, and I will protect you and the Third Prince."
When smart people communicate, they often don't need to be too direct.
Wangpin's anxious heart finally settled down at this moment.
From now on, she will no longer be a concubine attached to the Duke Dingguo's Mansion, but a spy planted among them by His Majesty!
After resolving the matter, Nangong Xuanyu leaned back in his chair and said slowly, "Do you understand how to explain this to the princess?"
Wangpin thought for a moment and tried to test her: "Just tell the eldest princess the truth and let her know that everything has nothing to do with Concubine Chen. It was the Queen Mother who wanted to use her?"
The emperor glanced at the concubine and said, "The eldest princess is still young and simple-minded. I don't want her to get involved in the disputes in the harem."
"No matter what the Queen Mother is like, in the eyes of the eldest princess, she is the royal grandmother who loves her. The eldest princess has already lost her mother, so why hurt her heart again?"
Wangpin bit her lip and said, "I know what to do..."
After all, she will continue to bear the blame.
Nangong Xuanyu then looked at Li Changde and asked, "How is the eldest princess?"
Li Changde bent down and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I have already asked the imperial physician to examine the eldest princess. The imperial physician said that the eldest princess was just a little frightened and there is nothing serious."
"The eldest princess just took a nap in the side hall, and now she is in much better spirits."
Nangong Xuanyu nodded: "Bring her over here."
"Yes!"
Soon, the eldest princess arrived at the main hall and performed her greetings politely.
She still looked a little depressed.
After her father's explanation, the doubts in her heart had indeed subsided a lot. She felt that her father loved her so much and was not without feelings for her mother. How could he kill her mother indiscriminately just because he doted on Empress Chen?
But the palace maid was willing to die to prove her loyalty and told her the truth.
Who is telling the truth?
The eldest princess couldn't figure it out, she just felt so tired...
Why did another person die today...
She really didn't want to see anyone die because of these things...
The once bright and lively daughter has finally faded away from my memory.
Nangong Xuanyu's eyes flashed with complexity, and he looked at the eldest princess and said, "Yun'er, I said that I would make you understand the truth and know right from wrong."
"Today, let Wangpin tell you what happened to Liu's death."