frightfiction Chapter 651 Suspicious Figure
Chapter 651 Suspicious Figure
In the chaos, Shen Zhinian noticed a suspicious figure and immediately asked Xiao Zhouzi to follow it.
After receiving the empress's gaze, Xiao Zhouzi understood what she meant and followed the little palace maid without making a sound.
Shen Zhinian narrowed his eyes slightly, and like everyone else, many speculations emerged in his mind.
Regarding what happened today, was it someone trying to harm the third prince?
Or was it Concubine Dun who directed and acted in this drama herself in order to win the emperor's sympathy and attention?
Shen Zhinian felt that it was unlikely to be the latter.
If anything went wrong at the prince's first birthday ceremony, it would be an unlucky sign, and Concubine Dun should not joke about the third prince's future.
Of course, it is not ruled out that Concubine Dun was short-sighted and did not think so far ahead. She just wanted to gain the emperor's favor first.
After all, although she raised the third prince, everyone in the palace knew that she was Empress Dowager Liu's person. After becoming the third prince's adoptive mother, the emperor never turned over her card again.
As time went on, more and more children were born in the harem. How could the emperor still remember who Concubine Dun was?
It is not impossible for her to use this risky move to change the emperor's impression of her.
The imperial physician is treating Concubine Dun's wound.
Looking at the bloody back of her hand, she said with tears in her eyes: "Fortunately, these wounds were caused by me."
"The Third Prince is only one year old. I cannot imagine what would happen if the mad cat hurt him..."
Just because Nangong Xuanyu doesn’t value Concubine Dun doesn’t mean he doesn’t value the Third Prince.
Especially since the child had such a tortuous fate and had experienced so many things at the age of only one, he felt even more pity for the third prince.
As Concubine Jiang Dun was protecting the Third Prince like this, the Emperor looked at her with a much gentler look in his eyes: "Don't worry, as long as I am here, no one will hurt the Third Prince."
"I will also order the imperial physician to treat your wound with all his strength and will not leave you with any scars."
There was a touch of emotion and gratitude in Concubine Dun's gentle eyes: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"It's just that... I haven't heard of any sister in the palace keeping a cat. Even if there are wild cats in some places, they are in remote and desolate places like the cold palace."
"Today is the third prince's first birthday celebration, why did it come to Zhongcui Palace?
Concubine Dun wiped her tears with a handkerchief. She didn't seem to say anything wrong, but every word she said was hinting at Shen Zhinian and Concubine Liang.
After all, the two of them assist in managing the six palaces, and any disturbance in the harem is closely related to them.
Such a big incident happened at the third prince’s first birthday party, so naturally the two of them could not escape blame.
Shen Zhinian and Concubine Liang stepped forward at the same time and knelt down to plead guilty: "It was my negligence that almost caused the Third Prince to be injured. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Nangong Xuanyu didn't look at Concubine Dun again, and quickly stepped forward to help Shen Zhinian up, saying softly: "There are many things to do in the harem, and it is impossible for the two of you to manage all the palaces."
"Whether today's incident was an accident or man-made, we have yet to come to a conclusion. There is no need to take the blame on yourself so quickly."
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that His Majesty was protecting Concubine Xian, and Concubine Liang was just a by-product.
This is favoritism in full view of everyone!
Even when Liu was a royal concubine and the most favored concubine in the harem, she didn't receive such treatment, right?
The expression on Concubine Liang's face did not change at all, and she and Shen Zhinian said in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Concubine Dun glanced at the two of them apologetically and said, "I have nothing to say against you two ladies, I am just worried that someone is trying to murder the Third Prince. I hope that Concubine Xian and Concubine Liang will not blame me..."
Concubine Liang smiled gently at Concubine Dun: "I understand your motherly love, so why would I mind?"
In such a scene, Concubine Liang would act, and Shen Zhinian would of course also: "Yes."
"If my Ah Xu had encountered something like this today, I would definitely be more nervous than my sister Dunpin."
Concubine Dun seemed relieved: "It's good that the two majesties don't blame me..."
Next, everyone's attention was focused on the wild cat.
Xiao Zhouzi took the opportunity to avoid their sight and quietly returned to Shen Zhinian's side. He lowered his voice and said, "Madam, I have checked. The one just now was the maidservant beside Madam Dunpin, named 'Zi'er'."
"When she saw everyone was here, she sneaked into the room of Doukou, the head maid of Yikun Palace, and did something unknown."
Shen Zhinian's fox eyes narrowed slightly.
Was Zi'er bribed by someone else?
Or is this an internal fight among the palace maids in Yikun Palace?
She guessed in her mind, but did not point it out immediately, intending to observe for a while.
Finally, the imperial physician came to the conclusion: "Your Majesty, this wild cat suddenly went crazy because someone gave it a sniff of special medicine powder."
"The smell of this powder is very light, and ordinary people can hardly smell it, but it can make animals lose their minds."
"There was also some on the Third Prince's swaddling clothes, so the wild cat just rushed towards the Third Prince without caring about anything."
As soon as the imperial physician finished speaking, Concubine Dun's face turned pale: "Is it really man-made?!"
"The Third Prince is still so young, who on earth wants to harm him?!"
Concubine Dun raised her charming face and looked at Nangong Xuanyu with tears in her eyes: "Your Majesty, although the Third Prince is not my biological child, this is my first time being a mother."
"During the time I've spent with the Third Prince, I've already treated him as my own son."
"I beg Your Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly and make the decision for the Third Prince!"
The anger and worry in her eyes were so real.
Seeing this scene, some people laughed in their hearts, thinking that Concubine Dun was really good at acting. No wonder she caught the eye of Empress Dowager Liu and became the head of a palace.
Some people believe that Concubine Dun was expressing her true feelings.
After all, the Third Prince was the wealth and glory of her life for the rest of her life! How could she not be nervous when something almost happened?
The emperor's face was as gloomy as water, and he said coldly: "Su Quanye!"
As soon as the incident happened, someone went to the Ministry of Punishment to inform Su Quanye, who had been waiting there for a long time.
Hearing the emperor calling him, Su Quanye immediately stepped forward and said, "Your servant is here!"
Nangong Xuanyu's tone carried a hint of murderous intent: "Investigate!"
"I want to know who dares to plot against my third prince on a day like this!"
Su Quanye said respectfully: "Yes!"
Prince Jin stood beside them with other royal relatives. His face, which was quite similar to Nangong Xuanyu's, also had a hint of worry on it.
"My brother's offspring are not many. He only has the third and fourth princes. How dare someone target the third prince? He should be investigated!"
Princess Yun'an, Princess Qingyang, and Princess Wenshu did not say anything, but from their expressions one could tell that they very much agreed with Prince Jin's words.
After all, the Third Prince is their nephew, and even though he looks a little ugly, they still love him in their hearts.
Seeing that he was almost harmed, how could the three princesses not be angry?