"I asked you to come back because I have something to discuss with you."
The emperor did not exchange greetings with Shilan of the same year, but instead said first: "There is news about the affairs of the Duke's Mansion."
Nian Shilan's expression changed and he asked, "I would like to hear the details."
"Princess Tong Jia wrote a letter saying that He Zishu was coerced by the Ulanara clan, so he used Mrs. Nian to contain you."
The emperor spoke very briefly and did not say at all why He Zishu and Princess Tong Jia were under duress.
Nian Shilan's expression changed just right, exactly how I knew it would be.
Then he said angrily: "I should have thought of this a long time ago, but there is no evidence."
"Yes, now that Princess Tong Jia has exposed it in person, the evidence can be considered conclusive."
The emperor nodded and said: "Although Ulanara is in the cold palace now, I cannot ignore the queen mother's wishes. Now that Ulanara has not confessed, it is very difficult for me to handle."
Nian Shilan thought in her heart, I knew it was like this. Why don't you take care of the Queen Mother? Why don't I?
But Nian Shilan couldn't express it on her face. She just said with aggrieved expression: "The emperor's filial piety cannot be violated by my concubines. But Princess Tong Jia will not slander her with empty words. Isn't it because she doesn't want to admit it?" I can’t deny it.”
"Princess Tong Jia said that the Ulanara clan slandered her and Ulanara Yixuan for having a son who was raised in the Ulanara clan. However, the Ulanara clan said that the young prince was planning to come to Yixuan. Of the same lineage.”
The emperor's face was gloomy, and he didn't believe what Ulanara said at all.
Although Nian Shilan hated the Uranala clan because they had been fighting for so many years, he even looked down upon Princess Tong Jia's dirty tricks.
"Then it seems that Princess Tong Jia's words are not credible enough, right?"
"You came back in a hurry today, so you should go back and have a good rest. Tomorrow, I will have people bring Ulanara and Princess Tong Jia here. I will interrogate them personally."
The emperor looked at Nian Shilan but didn't look like he wanted to make trouble. He couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, so he suddenly thought of a plan.
Nian Shilan listened to the emperor's words and understood what the emperor meant, so he didn't say much, followed the emperor's wishes, and left.
When Nian Shilan returned to Yikun Palace, she found that Songzhi had returned.
"how's it going?"
Nian Shilan asked.
"Your Majesty, please feel at ease."
Songzhi smiled slightly.
Nian Shilan felt relieved.
"Concubine Wan knew that the empress was back, so she specially asked Jin Xi to send some snacks."
Songzhi said as she took the food box that Cui Jinxi had just sent.
Nian Shilan opened the food box and found that the snacks inside were nothing special.
I'm afraid that Zhen Huan wanted to use this method to remind herself that the entire harem was paying attention to her movements, so as soon as she came back, she would know about it and have someone send her something.
"Take it, I'm afraid the concubines from each palace will come to pay their respects early tomorrow morning, so be prepared."
Nian Shilan counted the days. The emperor had already announced that the draft would start. I am afraid that at this time, people outside would have already started to prepare.
Tomorrow, when the Uranala incident is over, I should ask the emperor that I need to prepare some things.
Nian Shilan was right. Early the next morning, the concubines from all palaces, including Zhen Huan, who was pregnant, came.
"You sisters are really well-informed. I only returned to the palace yesterday, and I know everything today."
Nian Shilan's smile did not reach her eyes, but her eyes swept across everyone's faces, and then she said, "You really care about me."
The rest of the people had normal faces, but the ones with the most guilty consciences were Qi Guiren and Fucha Guiren.
Ye Guiren's face was always so calm and indifferent, which made Nian Shilan look at him with admiration.
And what she couldn't see through the most was Kang Changzai.
"Okay, everyone, sit down."
Nian Shilan said what he said, so he didn't embarrass them and asked them to sit down.
"Your Majesty has been away from the palace for many days, and all my concubines are looking forward to your early return."
It was Shen Meizhuang who said this, and she was friends with Shilan in the same year, so her words were somewhat credible.
"I was also thinking about things in the palace outside, so I came back."
Nian Shilan said, looking at Noble Fucha and asking: "I wonder how Noble Fucha handled the matter that I entrusted to Noble Fucha before?"
"Back to the imperial concubine, I have recently dealt with a lot of people in the palace. Now the atmosphere in the palace has become much better. I don't see anyone quarreling anymore."
Fortunately, Mr. Fucha had already prepared to talk to Nian Shilan about this matter before he came, so when Nian Shilan asked her, she answered fluently.
However, Mr. Qi's face turned ugly after listening to Mr. Fucha's words.
The noble Fucha said nicely and punished some palace people, but most of them were people from his own palace.
Listening to her words at this time, I naturally felt that the noble Fucha was trying to embarrass myself in the name of Nian Shilan again.
Now that the former queen's matter has become such a mess, who in the palace is not avoiding it? But she had summoned him into the palace. He couldn't hide even if he wanted to, so he had to be careful.
And the emperor doesn't like him as much as before, and he hasn't been to Chuxiu Palace for a long time.
Even when Kang Changzai and Nian Shilan were away, the emperor often visited her, but he didn't know what charming tricks she used.
"Mr. Qi, are you listening?"
Nian Shilan watched Qi Guiren look at Fucha Guiren with disdain, then looked at Kang Changzai, and then nodded to her.
"Concubine is listening."
Qi Guiren was startled when he heard Nian Shilan's words and quickly came to his senses.
The way Nian Shilan looked at her, he knew that she didn't listen, so it didn't matter, and he didn't care about her thoughts.
"Your Majesty Fucha has done a good job this time, and I know it well. Don't worry, I won't let you do it in vain."
"This is what a concubine should do."
The noble Fucha stood up in fright. How dare she let Nian Shilan remember her? She wished that Nian Shilan couldn't even remember that she was such a talented person.
"Okay, the emperor still has something to discuss with me, so you should go back first."
Concubine Duan and Concubine Jing looked at each other but did not leave.
Of course, Nian Shilan only said this to other people, not the two of them.
It can even be said that Nian Shilan just wants a few people, Qi Gui, Fucha, Ye Gui and Kang Changzai, to leave. Nian Shilan doesn't care whether the rest of them leave or not.
Fortunately, these few people also knew that Nian Shilan didn't want to see them. When Nian Shilan started to chase people away, they stood up and left.
Xin Guiren stood up, and on the pretext that he wanted to see Princess Shu Yue, he went out after getting Nian Shilan's permission.
In fact, An Guiren also had something to say, but the people left in the hall were all the principals, so she couldn't get in the conversation, so she stood up, bowed and left.
"Okay, we are all on our own. If you have anything to ask, just take the lead."
Nian Shilan looked at a few people and smiled: "I'm afraid if you know it, you may not be less than me."
In fact, it stands to reason that Zhen Huan is the most favored by the emperor, and she should know more than everyone else. However, Concubine Duan and Concubine Jing have been in the palace for a long time, and some things are not stated clearly at all. They can guess it, and they can't. Can be found.
"I'm afraid everyone in the palace knows about Princess Tong Jia's matter. Now the entire harem is watching what you do, including the Queen Mother, who is waiting calmly."
Shen Meizhuang was the first to speak: "You just said that the emperor is still waiting for you to discuss it. I'm afraid it's not that simple."
If anyone could know the Queen Mother's movements, it would be Shen Meizhuang. And what she said was basically what the Queen Mother thought.
"Yes, the emperor also mentioned to me the day before yesterday that if the Ulanara clan is punished now, people will inevitably talk about the emperor's ruthlessness. After all, it was just not long after he was deposed."
Zhen Huan continued what Shen Meizhuang said: "After all, there are many important ministers in the court who support the Ulanara clan."
The expression on Nian Shilan's face was not too bad as he listened to what the two said. Concubine Duan could tell from looking at it that Nian Shilan probably had a countermeasure.
"The emperor just doesn't want to personally tell us what to do with the Uranala clan."
Concubine Jing didn't understand what she saw.
Nian Shilan laughed when she heard Concubine Jing's words, she really dared to say it.
"I understand what you mean. Although I want to deal with the Uranala clan immediately, I still have some concerns."
After all, Nian Shilan is no longer the reckless person she used to be, and she still considers the twists and turns.
"If you have a plan in mind, that's the best thing."
Concubine Duan then said, "If there is anything you need, just ask."
This is the purpose of their stay.
"I know your intentions. Don't worry, I won't be polite to you if you really need it."
As soon as Nian Shilan finished speaking, Su Peisheng came in.
"Greetings to the imperial concubine, and greetings to all the empresses."
Su Peisheng's face was very unhappy and he looked very anxious.
"Eunuch Su, what happened?"
Nian Shilan guessed that there was news from Jingren Palace, so he leaked the news without stopping, but he couldn't show it on his face.
"Hurry up and follow me to the Palace of Cultivation of the Heart. The Emperor has already ordered that the Uranala clan and Princess Tong Jia be sent here, and they are waiting for you."
Su Peisheng saw that there were many people at the moment, so he didn't say much.
Fortunately, several people were not the kind of indifferent people, they all stood up and left.
Nian Shilan didn't waste any time and left with Su Peisheng as soon as possible.
Su Peisheng then briefly told Nian Shilan what happened on the road.
Ulanara wrote a letter crying, saying that the young prince was originally the child of Princess Tongjia and Ulanara Yixuan. People in Tongjia's mansion said that although Ulanara Yixuan did not admit it at the time, there was no evidence. After all, he made the mistake while drunk, and he couldn't tell exactly what happened.
So when Princess Tong Jia gave birth to a child, she sent it to Ulanala's house, saying that she had been engaged to He Zishu, so naturally she could not keep the child. If Ulanala's family spread the word, she would write a letter The emperor said that Yi Xuan had insulted him.
The Uranala clan tolerated this incident for the sake of Yixiu's reputation.
But later, Yixuan had no children for many years, which made Ulanara suspicious of the child.
They immediately sent someone to investigate, but they never thought that Princess Tong Jia was indeed pregnant, but she was pregnant with her and Tong Jia Yuexing's child, and the child she gave birth to was obviously a daughter.
The Ulanala clan originally wanted to go to Princess Tong Jia to argue, but they didn't expect Ulanara Yixuan to become ill after hearing about his physical condition. He also heard that the child he had cherished for many years had nothing to do with him at all. Finally, I was depressed until death.
However, Yixuan had no heirs, and the clan could not bear to end his lineage. In any case, this child had grown up around Yixuan, so as soon as he did some research, he wanted to adopt this child into his name.
Unexpectedly, the Uranala clan no longer planned to pursue the case, but Princess Tong Jia used this to frame the case.
It was obviously He Zishu who discovered her scandal and wanted to put her out. She was so angry that she killed He Zishu, but she wanted to blame it on herself. She had no choice but to tell the story without caring about her brother's face. come out.
Nian Shilan felt very funny when he heard this.
Ulanara is so good at compiling scripts that it would be a pity not to sing in operas.
It only took her one night to come up with such a good reason.
Although it sounds full of loopholes, the most important things are all correct, so it is not fake.
With this move, Princess Tong Jia loses everything.
When Nian Shilan arrived at the Yangxin Hall, she saw that the atmosphere inside was unusually depressing.
Princess Tong Jia knelt on the ground, while Ulanara sat aside.
This is somewhat interesting.
"My concubine pays your respects to the Emperor."
Nian Shilan glanced at the two of them and asked, "The emperor asked me to come here, but for what I said yesterday?"
The emperor did not speak, but handed the excerpt of Ulanara's letter to Nian Shilan.
Nian Shilan took it doubtfully and then opened it and looked at it carefully.
"Your Majesty, this? This..."
There was no flaw in Nian Shilan's surprise, so the emperor glanced at Ulanara and said, "You tell me."
"Concubine..."
As soon as the words "concubine of the Ulanara clan" were spoken, Nian Shilan looked at her, the sarcasm in his eyes was too obvious.
"Everything I said is true."
Ulanara gritted his teeth and reluctantly said the word "concubine".
Because a concubine can only call herself a concubine if she is a concubine or above, and only a mistress can call herself a concubine if she is below the concubine level.
Now that the Uranala clan was deposed, she was naturally not willing to call herself concubine when she saw the emperor again, so she compromised by calling herself concubine.
"Then where is this woman now?"
Nian Shilan asked after listening to Uranala's words.
This time, it was Yi Xiu who said in a tone that was just watching the fun: "This woman was raised in Tong Jia Mansion as the concubine of Tong Jiayue Xing, and she has already recorded the name of her first wife, so she is considered the legitimate daughter. "
