Jin Xin stood up in shock and saw the blood pouring out of Concubine Xiao's face, making her face look sinister and scary.
Concubine Xiao slowly raised her eyes and looked at Jin Xin, "Is Concubine Huang satisfied with this result?"
The emperor stood up in surprise, "You are so bold, Xiao Concubine, to commit murder in front of me, how outrageous!"
Concubine Xiao was then controlled.
Xiao Concubine looked at the Emperor helplessly, her eyes turned red with grievance, and she shouted angrily, "Your Majesty, I have never done this. I just can't bear the pain of Shuangxi, so I just want to give her a happy life."
"It's obviously a cover-up." Jin Xin stared at her.
Xia Qiu committed suicide and Shuangxi was killed. Even so, the suspicion on Xiao Yuer could not be removed.
Concubine Xiao could only retreat in one move and knelt down, "Your Majesty, since the concubine thinks that I am guilty, then I will admit it. Now the two people who are closest to me are both in trouble because of today's disaster." "Death, I know that I am not favored, and I have also blocked the way of some people. In this case, I will not struggle anymore,"
It was clear that Jin Xin was framed.
"Your Majesty, I didn't frame her falsely. Your Majesty also saw it. Xia Qiu assassinated my concubine. Concubine Xiao encouraged Hong'er to fall into danger and even committed the murder in front of her. It's clear that she was trying to hide the truth!" Jin Xin said loudly.
The emperor only felt very tired and irritable.
"It is decreed that Concubine Xiao is not upright. She allows her servants to commit murders, kills people in front of the emperor, and behaves crazy. From today on, she will be demoted to the rank of concubine and live in seclusion in Zhongcui Palace. She will not come out unless summoned."
Jin Xin was stunned and stood up, "Your Majesty, even if Shuangxi and Xia Qiu are dead, Concubine Xiao's actions are to silence her, and she is guilty of the following crimes. I sincerely request Your Majesty to continue to investigate this matter strictly."
Xiao Yan'er touched her children and mother one after another. Even if such a person was placed under house arrest, how could he really stop her from thinking about it.
"Okay, that's it." The emperor said nothing, looking at Jin Xin with warning in his eyes.
Concubine Xiao was relieved. Although she was demoted, it was better than losing her life.
I shouldn't have been able to escape today.
She looked at Shuangxi on the ground, feeling deeply guilty and lucky.
The Xiao family's decree from the late emperor finally protected themselves for once.
Things were in a mess, the courtyard was cleared, An was sent out of the palace by the emperor, and the emperor entered the bedroom. Jin Xin stood outside, watching him waiting for her to go in.
He is the king, and she cannot disobey him yet.
Standing at the door, she stood still, her eyes disappointed, and the little trust she had in him was gone.
The difficult experiences they had spent together, the promise he made at that time, and when he dealt with Xiao Yan'er lightly just now, Jin Xin laughed at herself again.
She was the one who dared to suffer from him because she was a bitch.
What he said was ambiguous and gentle, and she finally fell into his gentle land, but it was like this every time, and he was so unworthy of her trust.
She is actually very tired. She wants to have someone to rely on, but she has no choice to rely on.
Yes, he is an emperor, and his considerations will not be from his own perspective after all.
Is she greedy or stupid, asking for this in the deep palace...
"Why don't you come forward and talk?" he asked.
He knew she was angry, but he wasn't annoyed either. He had the patience to explain it.
Jin Xin walked up with a calm look on her face, "What does the emperor want me to say?"
"Are you angry about what happened to Xiao Yuer?" he asked.
Jin Xin was silent, he really knew everything.
Seeing that she didn't speak, he knew why, and immediately said, "Xiao Yuer has the late emperor's will in her hand. I really can't kill her. You saw it just now. Xia Qiu took the blame, Shuangxi also admitted the crime, and neither did you." The evidence proves she did all this.”
"Your Majesty, you actually know that it was she who did it. You also knew it before. You have found out everything these days, but you haven't taken any action. Is it because of the late emperor's decree? Or is it because of your reputation as a wise king? Jin Xin asked, looking at him disappointedly.
"You are still ignorant. If you want your mother to be safe, have you done it? If you want me to deal with her, have you done it? Since it is the result you want, then Xiao Yuer is now under house arrest, no matter what Will be released again, isn't this result enough?" The emperor frowned and looked at her.
"But she wanted to kill Hong'er." Jin Xin gritted her teeth and became so angry that her body was shaking with anger.
"But she didn't succeed."
"Does something have to happen before we can deal with it?" Jin Xin frowned.
"But the fact is that Hong'er is fine, and Xiao Yu'er is no longer a threat, but you can be more careful in the future. Do you think it will be easy for me to be the emperor? Of course, there are trade-offs, and this move is also a trade-off."
His theory is very realistic and rational.
Jin Xin seemed to understand that she was being emotional and wanted to seek care from him, but in fact, as an emperor, he couldn't just give her care.
At this moment, she completely understood that all his tenderness was actually a fantasy. He would enjoy it but not sink into it.
Jin Xin took a breath, her mind became clearer, and she felt slightly blessed, "I understand, I understand."
The emperor then smiled with satisfaction, "I am very pleased that you understand."
After seeing the emperor off, Jin Xin sat back on the soft couch with a bad look on her face. Cui Gu came in and looked at her with concern, "Mother, are you okay?"
Jin Xin shook her head, feeling a little numb, "It's okay."
She just understood one thing. The emperor was teaching her to be indifferent to feelings. Whether it was family affection or love, she should not care too much. She should stand in the same position as him, become a person without weaknesses, and only consider how to be more beneficial. Think about the big picture, not emotions.
But Jin Xin didn't know, would she still be happy if she became such a person?
The reason why she wanted that position was for her family and for Hong'er, but why should she cut off her lust.
She asked herself that she really couldn't be as calm and self-possessed as the emperor.
If being a queen requires this, Jin Xin feels that she may not be qualified.
Now that the emperor is sterile, the future prince will have to choose between the two sons. If he becomes the queen, he will definitely not make a choice. Hong'er will be the undoubted candidate for the prince.
While she was in a state of confusion, Lianrong came in excitedly and said, "Your Majesty, Imperial Doctor Fang has sent word that Concubine Xuan is awake."
Hearing this, Jin Xin's head, which had been a little groggy, suddenly woke up, stood up, and went to Yilan Palace.
There were many people coming and going in Yilan Palace. When Jinxin came in front, the emperor came in behind.
Dr. Wen came out and replied, "Your Majesty, Concubine Xuan is awake, but she must not be stimulated too much. She must rest quietly and must not let her get emotional."
The emperor glanced at Jin Xin, who immediately understood and walked outside without intending to go in.
Concubine Xuan opened her eyes weakly and looked at the emperor's tall figure standing in front of her. She stretched out her hand weakly, and the emperor had no choice but to step forward and hold her hand.
"Concubine Xuan, do you still remember what happened to you?"
When Concubine Xuan heard this, her expression became confused. The last moment she remembered was when someone grabbed An's hand and stabbed her. She didn't remember it after that.
Thinking of An, Concubine Xuan suddenly remembered the plan she had conspired with Concubine Xiao, and her eyes suddenly became clear.
Who is that person who killed himself?
