noffsinger Chapter 867 The Emperor’s Plan
Chapter 867 The Emperor’s Plan
Helan Yanran's eyes were full of hatred because she lost her child.
Wu Xin added: "Since Concubine Lan has entered the palace, she should stay here to recuperate. The Emperor has specially allowed the wife of Marquis Changping to stay in the palace for a while to take care of Concubine Lan."
Madam Helan said quickly, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
She also didn't expect that even though her daughter's body was not pure and she was even pregnant with another man's child, the emperor could forgive her and let her stay in the palace and promoted her to the position of concubine.
Before entering the palace, Madam Helan had made up her mind that if the emperor could spare her daughter's life, she would take her daughter and leave Shengjing.
But now my daughter continues to stay in the palace as a concubine, and my husband has not lost his official position, so it is still a good thing.
Jiang Fenghua said to Wuxin: "Eunuch Wuxin, please step down first and let Concubine Lan calm down."
Wu Xin said: "I will take my leave first, Madam, please take good care of your health."
He knew that although Helan Yanran was granted the title of concubine, she would never be favored by the emperor in her life, and her staying in the palace was just to save everyone's face.
After Wu Xin left, Jiang Fenghua didn't know what to say, so she said calmly, "Princess Lan, take good care of yourself. I'll have someone send you some more supplements. Taking good care of yourself is the most important thing. Don't think too much about anything else."
"Your Majesty, I beg you to let me meet Shang Hong for the last time." Helan Yanran pleaded.
Jiang Fenghua said: "Is there any point? What's the point of meeting him once? He is going to marry the girl from the Shen family. You will never be able to do that in your life."
Her voice was cold, and she added: "The child has taken shape, it's a boy, I want to ask him if he regrets it."
"He doesn't want to see this child because he has other children in his house. He has never expected your child, so how can he regret it?" Jiang Fenghua asked, "I think what he regrets most now is the mistake he made with you!"
Helan Yanran's heart ached, "He said that he would let me give birth to the child, and that he would love us well and treat me well. How could he not have expected that? You lied to me."
Helan Yanran became excited, "You all lied to me..."
"Helan Yanran, wake up!" Jiang Fenghua said coldly.
Seeing her daughter in so much pain, Madam Helan also started crying, "Queen, please stop talking. Ran'er is already sad enough."
"Her behavior will lead your Helan family to the abyss. If she wants to die, I won't stop her. But if you die and drag your family members to bear the infamy, you really deserve to die." Jiang Fenghua said coldly to Madam Helan: "She is very weak now and can't be stimulated. I won't bother with her. If she wants to live and live for the Shang family, she should live well. If she wants to die and die for your Helan family, she can die! I am not a savior and I don't have time to comfort her."
Jiang Fenghua left the side hall after he finished speaking.
Helan Yanran and Madam Helan were both dumbfounded. Queen Jiang was right. Even if she died, she would die for Helan's family to see. The Shang people were eager for her to die quickly.
Helan Yanran is still in pain over the loss of their child. In fact, the businessmen are simply afraid that the child will be born. Her love for him is so deep and unforgettable that no one else cares at all.
She stopped crying, holding her belly, and said coldly, "Mother, I want Shang Hong and Shang Jia to pay the price. They killed my child."
Mrs. Helan was also very distressed, "I won't let their family have an easy life."
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The Shang family members were not released from the palace, so Xie Shang met Shang Hong alone.
Xie Shang said, "General Shang was a great general who followed my grandfather in his campaigns. The men of the Shang family have always been the backbone of the Zhou Dynasty. I have always trusted you. Before my father died, he told me to treat the people of the Shang family well, but this time you made it very difficult for me."
Shang Hong was kneeling on the ground, full of guilt. "Your Majesty, I... was bewitched for a moment, and I am guilty."
"No need to say more. I understand. It's normal for a man to have several women. The Marquis of Changping has also made contributions. If I punish your two families for this matter, I will have a hard time explaining to my father and grandfather." Xie Shang added, "You were threatened by someone to let the thief into the palace, which is a serious mistake. You also had an affair with a concubine in the harem, which is a capital crime. I still couldn't bear to punish you, so I listened to the excuses you made up and let you off the hook."
Shang Hong knelt on the ground. It turned out that the emperor had seen through his words long ago.
"Get up. I will temporarily take back your position as the commander of the Imperial Guards and hand it over to Shangguan Li, who is under your command! Go to the Western Suburbs Camp, and I will transfer you back when there is a chance." Xie Shang said.
Shang Hong said: "Thank you, Your Majesty. Shang Hong will swear to be loyal to Your Majesty until death and will never let down the trust of Your Majesty and the late emperor."
"The Shang family has always been the right-hand man of the royal family." Xie Shang said, "The Great Zhou Dynasty needs the Shang family. Are you willing to follow General Peng to garrison in the northwest?"
"I am willing." Shang Hong knew that although going to the garrison was hard, it was also an opportunity. He became the commander of the Imperial Guards because of his family's protection. Without the Shang family's foundation, he would not have been promoted by the late emperor to such an important position as the commander of the Imperial Guards.
He betrayed the late emperor's trust.
"Once you have thought it through, report to the West Suburb Camp." Xie Shang suppressed his emotions, "Since we have discussed the matter with the Shen family, let's hold the wedding as soon as possible! I will drink your wedding wine, and then you can leave."
"Yes, I will get married as soon as possible." Shang Hong agreed readily. He didn't expect the emperor to let him go. He thought he was really finished.
Only after Shang Hong left did Xiao Yu come out from the side hall. He was seen standing respectfully before the emperor.
Xie Shang looked at him and said, "The idea you came up with for them is indeed a good one. I was right about you."
"It is my duty to share the emperor's worries." Xiao Yu became more respectful. He knew that the emperor could not hide the fact that the empress had helped Concubine Lan and Commander Shang.
Xie Shang raised the corners of his lips and said in a deep voice: "It is really a waste of your talent to let you work in the Ministry of Rites."
Xiao Yu said: "No matter what position I am in, I will always be loyal to Your Majesty."
Xie Shang probed, "So why did the Queen ask you to help her solve this problem last night? Why did she trust you so much?"
Xiao Yu replied calmly, "I also went to the Jiang Mansion to discuss the rumors about the Queen of Yinchuan with Minister Jiang. I happened to meet the Queen Mother returning to the Jiang Family. The Queen Mother probably felt that the matter of Concubine Lan could no longer be concealed, so she wanted to return to the Jiang Family to ask Lord Jiang for help. Lord Jiang then asked me to help think of a solution."
He had already told Jiang Jinyan about this matter, and they had to take the initiative to tell the emperor, otherwise allowing the emperor to speculate would affect the relationship between the queen and the emperor.
Xie Shang smiled, "Minister Xiao and Jiang Jinyan have always been my right-hand men. Regarding the rumors about Lady Yinchuan, you should secretly investigate who is spreading the rumors and what is their purpose?"
Xiao Yu said respectfully: "I accept your order."
"The envoys will stay in Shengjing for a while. The Ministry of Rites has come up with a plan to hold a banquet. This matter has been prepared. This banquet is very important. Minister Xiao will go to Shangshu Jiang to discuss how to prepare it." Xie Shang said, "Why didn't Jiang Jinyan come to court today, and didn't ask for leave?"
Xiao Yu said: "Minister Jiang seems to be ill."