Chapter 13 True and False Princess Thirteen
After a cup of tea, Zhan Xiaoxiao not only remembered Concubine Gong's appearance and physical characteristics, but also felt Concubine Gong's condition clearly. Just as Zhan Xiaoxiao was about to coax Concubine Gong to leave Cining Palace after seeing the emperor's eldest son, Zhan Xiaoxiao discovered a secret, a secret that surprised Zhan Xiaoxiao. It turned out that Concubine Gong actually grabbed the corner of Zhan Xiaoxiao's clothes, and hinted that Zhan Xiaoxiao should not be quiet.
Zhan Xiaoxiao thought that Concubine Gong was close to her son, the eldest son of the emperor, and this was a ridiculous move that ordinary mothers would make when they were anxious to see their children. But when Zhan Xiaoxiao saw Concubine Gong's calm expression, and her powerful wrist firmly grasped the corner of Zhan Xiaoxiao's clothes, Zhan Xiaoxiao saw Concubine Gong's strange appearance. This is definitely not the look that a crazy mother should have, and Concubine Gong's character will definitely not be like this. Zhan Xiaoxiao immediately understood that this Concubine Gong was usually well hidden, so everyone didn't notice anything unusual. If Concubine Gong was an innocent girl, it would be absolutely impossible to survive in this palace, and it would be impossible to get close to a big man like Empress Dowager Li. If Concubine Gong didn't have scheming, it would be impossible to get close to the little emperor, leaving such an eldest son with a special identity. It seems that not only the little emperor, but even the Empress Dowager Li underestimated this woman. Concubine Gong can make so many people feel at ease with her, it seems that her ability to disguise is really not to be underestimated.
Concubine Gong also saw Zhan Xiaoxiao's changes, Zhan Xiaoxiao became indifferent from the pity just now, it seems that Zhan Xiaoxiao has guessed something. But at this time, Concubine Gong had no way out, she had to have a small showdown with Zhanxiao, otherwise she might not have a chance to speak for the rest of her life if she missed it. Concubine Gong said, "Please, give me a chance to explain." As long as I am given this opportunity, I am willing to do anything. ”
Zhan Xiaoxiao's waist is a portrait of Concubine Gong, so Empress Dowager Li doesn't let everyone disturb, there are only Zhan Xiaoxiao and Concubine Gong in this room. Even if there is a palace maid outside, Zhan Xiaoxiao has been nagging for so long, and the palace maid is annoyed, and it is impossible to notice the small changes in Concubine Gong and Zhan. This gave Concubine Gong and Zhan Xiaoxiao a chance to speak in a small voice, and even gave Concubine Gong a chance to explain.
Zhan Xiaoxiao looked at Concubine Gong, and Concubine Gong also looked at Zhan Xiaoxiao. Concubine Gong understood what Zhan Xiaoxiao was thinking, so she first opened her mouth to answer Zhan Xiaoxiao's doubts: "After all, I have been by the Queen Mother's side for so many years, and I am almost familiar with the people in Cining Palace. The first time I saw you, I knew you weren't the palace maid of Cining Palace. You don't look like an average palace maid in age and appearance, so I don't believe you're a housekeeper. It is impossible for Empress Dowager Chen's people to move freely in Cining Palace, and the same is true for the people of Long Live Lord. It wasn't until you grabbed my hand and secretly took my pulse that I was sure of your identity. Are you a female doctor in the palace or a female doctor in Dali Temple? Do you mean the Queen Mother or the meaning of the Lord Long Live for me? It turned out that Concubine Gong thought that Zhan Xiaoxiao was a doctor, a person who specialized in troublesome for her. There can be no sick people in the palace, and there can be no crazy people, Concubine Gong has been a little too much these days, making everyone think that she is insane. According to the rules of the palace, whether it is a concubine or a palace maid and eunuch, once they go crazy or are sick, they will be kicked out of the palace immediately. Of course, you need to get a doctor's diagnosis and make sure that you are crazy or sick before you can act. The eunuch can call the eunuch to confirm the diagnosis, and the palace maid or concubine cannot let the man outside see a doctor, so the female doctor or the female doctor of Dali Temple is needed to confirm the diagnosis. Once diagnosed, even the little emperor can't easily change this rule. Concubine Gong asked Zhan Xiaoxiao whether she was sent by the Queen Mother or the Little Emperor, this is very important, at least in Concubine Gong's opinion, the meaning is very different. If Empress Dowager Li acquiesced or personally ordered Concubine Gong to see a doctor, it meant that Empress Dowager Li also gave up Concubine Gong. Concubine Gong could not get the favor of the little emperor, and Empress Dowager Li had become Concubine Gong's last backer in the palace, and losing the support of Empress Dowager Li Concubine Gong was over. If the little emperor hides from the Empress Dowager Li to attack Concubine Gong, Concubine Gong still has to be careful, which means that the little emperor will not hesitate to turn his face with his mother Empress Dowager Li and target Concubine Gong. Whether Empress Dowager Li knew it or not, Concubine Gong sensed the danger, so she had the courage to tell the truth with the novel.
Zhan Xiaoxiao immediately understood what Concubine Gong meant and worried, but Zhan Xiaoxiao couldn't tell Concubine Gong about the actual situation, after all, Concubine Gong was still one of the objects of suspicion. Zhan Xiao whispered: "Niangniang, I am not a female doctor in the palace, nor a female doctor in Dali Temple, or even a doctor. My husband and I used to stay in the Criminal Department and Jinyiwei, and we specialized in investigating and solving cases. ”
Concubine Gong looked at Zhan Xiaoxiao with a surprised expression, she couldn't figure out why she let a person who investigated the case approach her, could it be that this Zhan Xiaoxiao was sent by Queen Wang to frame her? Or is there something going on in the palace that needs clues from Concubine Gong?
Zhan Xiaoxiao knew that if she didn't give a little fierce material, this Concubine Gong would not cooperate with her work. Zhan Xiaoxiao said: "There are rumors among the people that the children raised in Cining Palace are not the emperor's own flesh and blood. For this reason, the royal family and civil and military officials were suspicious, and the queen mother of the two palaces decided to investigate the matter thoroughly. All those involved must be examined one by one. That's why I approached Niangniang and observed Niangniang's behavior. This is a secret, and it is a top secret of the royal family, and I hope that the mother will cooperate according to the rules. ”
There is only one child in Cining Palace, that is, the eldest son of the emperor, who is the biological son of Concubine Gong. But Concubine Gong didn't know that now in order to facilitate the investigation of Qin Tai and his wife, the princess has also moved into Cining Palace to live. Concubine Gong thought that the child of Zhanxiao's novel was her son, the eldest son of the emperor, and immediately began to be afraid. Concubine Gong once had a plan, even if Empress Dowager Li didn't like herself anymore, she would leave Concubine Gong's life on the face of the grandson of the emperor's eldest son. Even if the little emperor doesn't miss the love of husband and wife, it is impossible for him to really kill himself. At most, Concubine Gong will be imprisoned for life or expelled from the palace. But once it is said that the eldest son of the emperor is not the biological son of the little emperor, the lives of Concubine Gong and her son will not be saved, and Concubine Gong has no hope at all. Although Concubine Gong knew very well in her heart that her son must be the little emperor's, she couldn't stand up to others framing her. The little emperor doesn't like himself and doesn't particularly care about this child, Queen Wang hates the child even more, Empress Dowager Chen's attitude is unclear, and Empress Dowager Li is worried about falling out with her son Little Emperor because of the child's affairs. If the investigators misjudged or accepted other people's benefits and concluded that the eldest son of the emperor was not of royal blood, Concubine Gong and the eldest son of the emperor would not only lose their status and identity, but would also be secretly executed. This is a phenomenon that Concubine Gong absolutely cannot accept, and Concubine Gong must not let this kind of thing happen.
Concubine Gong grabbed Zhan's small hands, almost knelt down and begged, "My lord, please." The child and I are innocent, and the child is really the flesh and blood of the Long Live Lord. As long as the adults give me and the child a clean slate, I am willing to do anything, even if I am willing to treat you as a cow or a horse. As she spoke, Concubine Gong began to weep and wept bitterly.
Concubine Gong's behavior and cries attracted the attention of the outside, and this real palace maid who was a close confidant of Empress Dowager Li walked in and asked Zhan Xiaoxiao what was wrong. Zhan Xiaoxiao said: "Don't worry. Concubine Gong is crazy like a child, and is begging me to give her and His Royal Highness the eldest son a chance to meet alone. This is absolutely not allowed, so Concubine Gong was so anxious that she cried and knelt. Go out, I'll call you if there's something." Seeing that Empress Dowager Li was so polite to Zhan Xiaoxiao and his wife, the palace maid didn't dare to offend Zhan Xiaoxiao, and while turning around and withdrawing, she thoughtfully brought the door to Zhan Xiaoxiao.
Concubine Gong immediately sobered up at this time, Zhan Xiaoxiao not only intended to help herself, but also avoided a mistake of her own. Empress Dowager Li is obviously in the main hall of Cining Palace, and it is very likely that Empress Dowager Chen or the little emperor are present. Concubine Gong was crying and making trouble, if she saw the Empress Dowager Chen and Empress Dowager Li, she would reprimand her at most, and the little emperor would definitely take advantage of the topic when she saw it. Zhan Xiaoxiao not only helped Concubine Gong, but also saved Concubine Gong's life once. Concubine Gong began to believe in this female catcher, and even began to superstitious about this woman's fast. There seems to be someone in her heart reminding her that she must have a good relationship with this female catcher, and whether the child can be safe or even become a generation of lords in the future depends on this person.