The fate was changed, the mistress of the Hou family was slapped in the face and made money to win

Chapter 623: Could it be that I am the criminal?

Seeing that Lu Yan probably had something to say, Wei Yao immediately said that it was okay for her to stay here alone.

Jiang Suining then nodded and walked towards the small door with Lu Yan.

After walking a distance, Jiang Suining glanced at Lu Yan and said, "Master Pei has not reported anything about the Lu family yet."

After Li Zheng and his mother were arrested, they confessed all the causes and consequences, including what Lu Wenshi had done and the evidence they had in their hands.

As soon as she saw A Yan today, she realized that she was hesitant to talk. She thought she wanted to ask about this matter, but because A Yao was there, some things could not be said directly.

"Since I haven't received the imperial edict of punishment in the past two days, I guessed that it was because Lord Pei hasn't reported the matter yet. But..." Lu Yan pursed her lips.

I just don't know whether he doesn't intend to report it again, or he just wants to wait until the matter of the Fourth Prince is over to avoid causing too much trouble.

Seeing the uncertainty in Lu Yan's heart, Jiang Suining thought for a moment and said, "Ayan, I have had some contact with Lord Pei. Although this may disappoint you, I can only say that according to Pei Zhaozhi's character, it is absolutely impossible for him to protect anyone. The Lu family's affairs are not over yet. If everything can be settled in the future, this matter will definitely be reported to the emperor."

The reason why I haven't reported it now is because the matter of the Fourth Prince is indeed still unresolved. The most important thing now is to get to the bottom of this matter and reach a conclusion.

Secondly, various incidents had occurred in the court recently, and Prince Chu had just been exiled. If something happened to the Lu family again at this time, once it angered the emperor, they would probably receive unfair and severe punishment.

But no matter which one it was, Pei Zhaozhi would never hide it for Lu Wenshi.

Jiang Suining's words made Lu Yan's heart sink, and she smiled bitterly.

"Although I have already guessed this, I still have some unrealistic expectations in my heart. However... now that I hear you say it in person, I am prepared."

"Ayan..."

"I'm fine." Lu Yan shook her head and smiled at Jiang Suining. "If you do something wrong, you should pay the price. I will try to persuade my father to confess his guilt and at least ask for a lighter sentence, or... try not to implicate my family."

Lu Yan felt that her last sentence was very selfish and inhumane, but it was indeed what she really thought.

Her grandfather was still lying in bed, and the entire Lu family was in a state of panic. If the whole family was convicted because of her father at this time, she could hardly imagine the consequences.

Jiang Suining reached out and gently placed his hand on Lu Yan's shoulder, comforting her: "You don't have to think too much now, just do the things in front of you first, and now..."

After a brief pause, Jiang Suining continued.

"Besides, the situation on the emperor's side is unclear, and no one can tell what the outcome will be. It's useless to think too much at this moment."

Lu Yan perked up and nodded, "You're right. It's useless to think about these things now. Let's do the things in front of us first."

She looked towards the small door of the bedroom in the distance, and walked towards it with Jiang Suining at quickened pace.

In the bedroom, Concubine Cheng was sitting in front of the dressing table. She had already taken off most of the hairpins on her head, and the prepared palace maids' dresses were placed beside her.

Seeing the nanny coming in through the mirror, Concubine Cheng casually put the jade earrings in her hand aside and asked, "Have you sent the people away?"

"No." The maid shook her head. "My lady, I just went to check. Not only did they not leave, but they also split into two groups, guarding the main entrance and the small gate of the palace respectively."

"What?" Concubine Cheng's expression changed, and she slapped the dressing table next to her fiercely, "How dare they think I'm a criminal!"

"Your Majesty, please calm down. In my opinion, they don't have the courage to do this. This must be the Queen's order."

Concubine Cheng clenched her fingers and pinched her palms with her nails. "The Queen must have guessed that I wanted to go to the Heavenly Prison. She can't help it anymore!"

However, the more impatient the emperor is, the more dangerous his situation is, and the more he must seize the opportunity.

"Find a way to get Jiang Suining and the others away. We have finally made arrangements for the prison, and we must not waste any time tonight."

"Your Majesty, this may not be easy. Jiang Suining and the others are female officials after all. We cannot attack them in public. Besides, if we attack them, the Queen will definitely get the news immediately. By then, she may rush over to stop you before you even reach the prison."

The nanny's words calmed Concubine Cheng down a bit. She pondered over it and stared at herself in the mirror.

"We can't do it in public, so invite them in and tell them that I've woken up and want to see them. Find a place for them to wait."

"Yes, I obey my orders."

The nanny took the order and was about to give the next instruction when Concubine Cheng spoke again.

"and many more!"

"My lady, do you have any other instructions?"

"Since the Queen wants to keep an eye on me, even if I invite them in, there may be someone watching me from behind..."

Concubine Cheng motioned for the nanny to come forward and whispered for a while.

"Do you remember everything?"

"Don't worry, your Majesty. I understand!" said the nanny.

About half an hour later, palace maids appeared at the main gate and the small gate respectively, saying that the imperial concubine had woken up. When she learned that Jiang Suining and the others were still guarding outside the door, she was very moved and invited them in.

After the three of them met up, they followed the palace maid to the side hall next to Concubine Cheng's bedroom.

The bedroom was quiet and peaceful. Although it looked no different from usual, Jiang Suining keenly sensed an unusual atmosphere.

"Please wait here for a moment, my three lords. The imperial concubine is bathing and changing her clothes and will be here soon." The maid spoke respectfully with her head lowered, looking completely different from the person who had stopped them at the door before.

After saying this, the palace maid bowed, lowered her head and retreated.

Soon another little palace maid came in and brought in three cups of tea, placing them on the table. She was also respectful and left after serving the tea.

"Something's wrong. Could it be that the Imperial Concubine wants to trap us here and then escape quietly?" Wei Yao guessed worriedly.

The bathing and changing of clothes might just be a cover, and the imperial concubine might not have any intention of meeting them at all.

Lu Yan nodded and said, "I think it's very possible, and the change in the maid's attitude just now was so great that it made me feel uneasy."

After they finished speaking, they both looked at Jiang Suining.

However, Jiang Suining just stared at the tea that had just been served.