The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 347: Already Falling into the Trap

Fang Yuan'er stood there, and when she heard the emperor's words, she felt as if her soul had left her body in an instant.

These words are both frightening and strange and confusing.

She gritted her teeth and said, "Your Majesty, I didn't poison her!"

The emperor's expression was cold: "I will investigate everything and clear your name."

The guards didn't give Fang Yuaner a chance to struggle. They blocked her mouth and dragged her away.

Xie Run was also frightened at this banquet.

Until the end of the banquet, she didn't see clearly what play was sung today.

She was sitting in a sedan chair, and Lady Lu was walking beside her, with an expression of extreme fear on her face.

Lady Lu patted her chest and said, "What's going on at this banquet? Gong Chongyi is usually such a shrewd person, how dare he poison people in public?"

"Who doesn't know about her past conflicts with Concubine Li? If anything happens to Concubine Li, she will be the first person to be suspected."

"And if she really hated Concubine Li, why would she choose to poison her at any other time? Why at the Empress' birthday banquet? The room is filled with royal relatives and nobles. Even if the Emperor felt a little bit of pity for her, he wouldn't be able to speak up. Isn't she courting death?"

Xie Run leaned against the sedan chair and said calmly, "Yes, isn't she seeking her own death?"

"This matter... is strange in every way."

Xie Run didn't believe that Fang Yuaner had nothing to do with the poisoning.

The moment she looked at herself, her expression was obviously different.

Moreover, her previous defense was too weak and full of loopholes.

But to say that she poisoned Concubine Li in public is even more unreasonable.

For no reason, wouldn't Fang Yuaner be so desperate as to do something so stupid?

After they walked away, Lu Meiren whispered, "Sister Xie, don't you think Qiu Wu's death was a little weird?"

Xie Run lowered his eyes and glanced at her. "Tell me about it?"

Lady Lu: "She was Gong Chongyi's personal maid. When something like this happened, instead of quickly defending Gong Chongyi and clearing his name, she hastily committed suicide..."

"Originally, the incident wasn't blamed on Gong Chongyi, but Qiu Wu's death seemed to confirm Gong Chongyi's murderous intent. The emperor, in a rage, sent her to the Heavenly Prison."

Very few women in the harem had ever been imprisoned.

Xie Run: "You're right... Today's game seems like Fang Yuaner's death is intentional."

Even the emperor did not conduct multiple investigations as he did before, and was too lazy to say a few more words, and directly sent Fang Yuaner to the Sky Prison.

"Gong Chongyi has been imprisoned. Even if he clears his name and comes out, I'm afraid people will still talk about him behind his back."

Xie Run murmured softly: "Perhaps, she can't get out?"

Lady Lu looked at Xie Run in surprise: "Sister Xie, what did you guess?"

Xie Run shook his head and uttered only two words: "Intuition."

These two words were as light as the morning mist, quietly dissipating along with the sound.

After hearing her words, Lady Lu felt heavy in her heart.

In the evening, news came from Fengyi Palace that Concubine Li was saved, but the poison was too strong and damaged her internal organs and stomach. Like the beautiful lady at the same end, she would have to stay in bed often to recuperate in the future.

Since Xie Run came back, he sat by the window and thought.

From dawn to dusk, a candle was lit beside her at some point, illuminating her beautiful and graceful profile.

"The Crane's Beak Red, which kills the throat instantly upon contact with blood, Concubine Li drank it in one gulp and surprisingly saved her life."

Xie Run whispered, "Is she lucky, or does she have other abilities?"

Concubine Li, is it Wan Linlang?!

In the past, Xie Run just treated it as a show and occasionally guessed the identity of Concubine Li.

But now she realizes, maybe it was a trap from the beginning?!

From the moment someone began to doubt Concubine Li's identity, they had already stepped into the trap.

Xie Run thought too much and just felt a headache.

She asked Dan Tao to help her take down her bun and straighten her hair, which would help relieve her headache.

As he was unpacking, Xie Run slowly opened his eyes and whispered, "Dan Tao, why are your hands so much stronger?"

"What, does it hurt you?"

Xie Run was a little surprised when he heard the deep male voice. He turned around and saw the emperor sitting behind him.

Xie Run: "Your Majesty?"

Although she didn't say anything else, the emperor could see that she wanted to ask, "Why are you here?"

The emperor smiled and said, "I was worried that you and Taotao were frightened, so I came to see you specially."

Xie Run pursed his lips, his eyebrows slightly furrowed in a perfect balance, and his voice was soft, "Is it possible that Your Majesty didn't want to be bothered by Sister Hua, so he came to me to hide away in peace and quiet?"

If Hua Yu hadn't done something stupid at the banquet today, the emperor might not have come to Showa Palace.

I think Hua Yu is feeling aggrieved right now, as she feels humiliated by Fang Yuaner.

Whenever she saw the emperor, she would cry and complain about her grievances.

But the emperor doesn't like stupid people.

However, the emperor did not like this kind of crying.

Only then did he remember Xie Run and ran to Showa Palace to find some peace and quiet.

After all, having served the emperor for so long, Xie Run could guess the whole story without having to think.

The emperor didn't expect that Xie Run didn't mention anything about the banquet, but instead became jealous of Hua Yu.

Think again.

He had been busy with the official duties of the previous dynasty recently and had not been to Showa Palace for some time.

He raised his hand and pinched Xie Run's nose, and a smile appeared on his face.

"This is my fault. I've been busy with the affairs of the previous dynasty these days and haven't had time to come and see you."

Xie Run seemed to be serious and said softly: "The emperor has no time to visit me and Tao Tao, but he goes to accompany Hua Zhaorong every few days."

The emperor seemed a little angry: "I haven't seen you for a while, but you seem to be getting more and more jealous."

Xie Run played along with him: "It's not that I'm jealous, it's that the Emperor is too partial."

The emperor took her into his arms and said, "It is indeed my fault. I will come to see you more often these days and not visit Hua Zhaorong."

Xie Run glanced at him and leaned in the emperor's arms.

She had just taken off her jewelry, and her black hair cascaded into the emperor's arms. Her beautiful face looked gentle and tranquil under the light.

Xie Run smiled and said, "I'm afraid Sister Hua will be talking about me behind my back."

"You have the authority to assist in managing the six palaces. If she dares to disrespect you, you will punish her."

Xie Run smiled and teased, "I'm afraid the Emperor will be distressed. Hua Zhaorong is pregnant now, so punishing her is fine, but how dare I harm the heir in her unborn child?"

"So you mean I don't feel sorry for you anymore?"

Xie Run smiled gently and said, "That may not be the case."

The emperor scolded him lightly: "You heartless fellow, when have I ever stopped feeling sorry for you?"

"Today at the banquet, Taotao was clueless and just stood there laughing foolishly. When you heard two people were poisoned, you wanted to reach into Taotao's mouth and dig out what he had eaten. Your face turned pale afterwards."

Xie Run was really surprised this time.

Her tone softened, "I never thought the Emperor actually thought of me."

There were so many people at the banquet, but the emperor still noticed her actions.

The emperor snorted softly, his solemn expression vanishing, and he seemed somewhat relaxed and cheerful. "That's why I say you have no conscience."