Chapter 66 Striving for Reason

She really didn't expect that someone would use the most selfish and despicable means of this harem conflict on her.

In the previous life, Jiang Xuening married as the Princess of Linzi, and Shen Jie's harem was also clean; In the early stages of entering the palace, her position was stable and she was in charge of the harem. Who dared to harm her? It was not until Xiao Shu entered the palace that she truly began to face a powerful crisis.

The struggle for the throne has never been a struggle for the harem.

Both she and Xiao Shu knew that the harem's tactics did not affect the overall situation and were not very mainstream, so the focus of the fighting and wrestling was on the front court. There were no small tricks that were sinister and vicious, but they were more bloody and cruel.

But she didn't expect that everything she had never experienced in the previous life would be filled in this life.

Jiang Xuening suddenly felt extremely mocked.

But on second thought, if others want to harm you, there are countless ways to harm you. Unexpectedly, this disaster will come.

Trapped in a sudden crisis, she instead lost an extreme calmness.

Jiang Xuening withdrew her gaze from scanning the crowd and looked at Wang Quan holding the page, saying, "This is not my thing."

Wang Quan sneered, "I found it in your room, but it's not yours yet?"

Jiang Xuening said calmly, "If you take Wang Gonggong's words, my house is in the palace, and this page of paper was found in my house, it was found in the palace. Who should be counted on?"

"Forceful words and reasoning!" Wang Quan didn't expect her to become sharp tongued even when she was on the brink of death, and immediately became furious. "I see you don't shed tears until you see the coffin! Today, I insist on letting you know that the palace is not the place where you can act recklessly! Take her away!"

Jiang Xuening suddenly asked coldly, "What qualifications do you have to take me away?"

At first, everyone around was a bit frightened. When they heard Jiang Xuening's words openly arguing with Wang Quan, they couldn't help but show a frightened expression, thinking that she was crazy: Wang Gonggong is the head of the inner palace!

Wang Quan himself didn't expect her to say that she was not qualified, so he couldn't help but chuckle contemptuously, "This search was ordered by the Empress Dowager. She had already said that suspicious people in the palace would be arrested! Don't talk nonsense, take her back to the Shen Criminal Court first, and wait for the Empress Dowager to deal with it tomorrow!"

Jiang Xuening said, "I'm not from the palace."

Her voice was too calm and plain, to the point where there was a hint of mesmerizing emotion. The eunuchs who were supposed to take her away were all taken aback.

Wang Quan was also confused.

Jiang Xuening looked at him fixedly and said, "I came to the palace to accompany the eldest Royal Highness Princess, the second daughter of Jiang Boyou, the third ranking official of the imperial court. She is neither a concubine nor a palace maid. Shen Xing Si wanted to detain me, and I, a weak woman, could not resist. But please weigh it out with Wang Gonggong. If I prove innocent later, there will be something wrong with Shen Xing Si..."

How could she not know, Shen Xingsi?

Live people go in and give up half their lives.

Nowadays, even the contents of the "villain" have been found in one's own room. When they enter the Criminal Investigation Department, who knows what the situation will be! If you get a little hurt and break your appearance, then who will come out to reason with?

So she is absolutely not allowed to go here.

Wang Quan has been immersed in this palace for many years, helping many decent masters in the palace with some methods that he knows very well.

Just three fires when a new official takes office.

Finally, when the group of people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs were unlucky and it was his turn to take office, he wanted to take this opportunity to perform well in front of the Empress Dowager, which was why he created such a big battle.

But Jiang Xuening is right.

This is not a palace eunuch without any background, but a daughter of the Ministry of Revenue's attendant.

If she really goes against the party, there's nothing to say. If she were to be thrown into the Shen Criminal Department, she would be thrown into the Shen Criminal Department; But in case there is a fight between the immortals behind this, but without saying a word, he locked Jiang Xuening in. In case there is a chance, the immortals will be high above and nothing will happen. He is the one who has to bear the blame!

Wang Quan was not foolish either. With a quick thought, he turned his head and squinted his eyes to look at Jiang Xuening, like a snake: "Okay! Our family has been doing things for the Empress Dowager for so many years, and it's the first time we've seen such a tough girl like Jiang Er! You said you don't want to go to the Criminal Investigation Department, and you feel that our family doesn't have the power to deal with you, so we'll be sorry."

He waved his hand and had someone release Jiang Xuening.

Jiang Xuening stood still.

Wang Quan waved again and ordered a young eunuch nearby to come and said, "Go and tell the people in the Cining Palace that they were searching for anti party evidence. They were accompanied by the Eldest Royal Highness Princess, but they stood up and refused to be detained by the Chief Justice for the moment. The Empress Dowager's Wife will judge them."

The eunuch hurriedly rushed out under orders.

Wang Quan gave a meaningful smile and walked in, sitting on a circular chair in the left row. He glanced at the faded companions around him and said, "Don't be afraid, everyone, sit down."

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Who dares to sit among everyone?

After listening to Wang Quan's words, he not only didn't sit down, but also remained neutral and obedient in this hall, with his head buried lower.

Only Jiang Xuening lowered her gaze, expressionless, lightly brushed the sleeve that had just been scratched and wrinkled, and sat down directly opposite Wang Quan.

The accompanying readers were simply stunned.

Fang Miao's eyelids kept twitching, only saying that Jiang Xuening didn't make a mistake with any medicine today.

Jiang Xuening didn't even glance at them, and even picked up an unfinished cup of tea and calmly drank a small half.

In less than two moments, the young eunuch who had gone before ran back as if running for life, panting heavily and saying, "Wang Gonggong, the Empress Dowager has something to say. You should immediately send someone to the Cining Palace, and the Empress Dowager should personally inquire. In addition, the accompanying readers in the Yangzhi Studio should follow along in case the Empress Dowager asks questions."

Wang Quan exclaimed, "Okay."

At this moment, Jiang Xuening lifted her head and glanced at the others: when they heard that they were also going to the Cining Palace for questioning, most of them panicked. Cowardly people like Yao Rongrong and You Yue trembled and almost couldn't stand steadily; Yao Xi, Fang Miao, and others also showed nervousness and tried to remain calm; Only Xiao Shu, as usual, was the calmest one among all, and upon hearing this, she just frowned lightly.

At this moment, Wang Quan showed half of his courtesy to Jiang Xuening and waved at her, but he didn't smile and said, "Miss Jiang, please?"

Jiang Xuening thought to herself, it's almost two quarters away.

She put down the tea cup and got up, without the need for anyone to escort her from both sides, so she took a step and walked out.

The sky is already dark, and lights have been put up everywhere in the palace.

However, there was no sound at all.

The group walked on the road, appearing oppressive and dead silent.

At this moment, the Cining Palace was already brightly lit, with Empress Dowager Xiao sitting high in the main hall with a cold face. Upon hearing the news, Empress Zheng lowered her head and sat below her, occasionally lifting her head to look outside the palace gate.

Zheng Bao stood behind her with his hand down.

Finally, the person has arrived.

If there is a slight atmosphere of awe and terror, the scene at this moment is not much different from Jiang Xuening and others who came to pay their respects when they first entered the palace.

Everyone greeted and bowed in unison.

Empress Dowager Xiao's face was gloomy, and she didn't even call out Xiao Shu. She only reached out to Wang Quan below.

Wang Quan immediately bent over and handed the page of "anti party words" found in Jiang Xuening's room to her. He reported, "Following the orders of the Empress Dowager, I will clean up and search the palace, especially those who have recently entered the palace. When I found Yang Zhizhai today, I found this item in Jiang Er's room and placed it in a book on the desk. If I don't carefully search, I'm afraid it may not be discovered even if it is hidden."

In the past few days, Empress Dowager Xiao has become familiar with the words on this paper.

She was not as angry as when she first saw Yu Ruyi last time.

But this calmness often implies more danger.

She even chuckled and said, "It's amazing that all the demonic words have come to the palace. Jiang Xuening, the Ai family asked you, what else do you want to say?"

The old witch still convicts people without asking any questions, just like in her previous life.

Jiang Xuening was well versed in her character and didn't feel surprised. She bowed again without any hesitation and said, "My daughter is just a small woman in the boudoir. How could she collude with the rebels? And the handwriting on this paper is clearly not in my hands. The words written by my daughter in the Fengchen Palace today can be used as a reference. Please be aware that although I don't know how this page of paper arrived in my daughter's room, it was not my daughter's actions."

Empress Dowager Xiao said, "You pushed it backwards clean."

Jiang Xuening said, "Those who are pure are pure, and my daughter is worthy of her heart."

"..."

Empress Dowager Xiao suddenly realized that the girl's posture at this moment was very different from her first visit to the palace to seek peace.

She pinched the page of paper, but her gaze sank.

After pausing for a while, he said, "Is your father Jiang Boyou?"

Jiang Xuening realized that Empress Dowager Xiao's posture was not right, and her heart trembled. She replied, "Yes."

Empress Dowager Xiao said, "Then your Jiang Mansion should be very close to the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion, and they should have a good relationship. After all, there is no air in the air, and you and Yan Lin are almost discussing marriage."

Jiang Xuening was taken aback!

She suddenly raised her head and looked straight at Empress Dowager Xiao, but clearly saw the fierce sensation in her eyes!

Empress Dowager Xiao brushed off all the jade cups in front of the case and said sternly, "Someone, drag her down to the court staff and beat her until she admits. Look at her mouth and staff!"

At this moment, Jiang Xuening finally confirmed——

There's an accident at the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion!

It's hard to say who framed her, but Empress Dowager Xiao's actions are to put all those related to the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion to death!

The old witch is the old witch!

Jiang Xuening, who had died in her previous life, was pushed to the brink of despair by this series of events. Instead, she went all out and no longer had any fear. She pulled out the golden hairpin from her head and grabbed it in her palm, shouting coldly, "Who dares to touch me?"

The eunuchs who came to catch her on both sides were shocked by her voice.

Goodbye, her golden hairpin was in her hand. One moment she was facing them, but the next moment it was on her own neck, almost causing a cold sweat!

Yao Rongrong and others screamed in shock!

Almost all the accompanying readers who were originally with her hurriedly retreated backwards!

Even Empress Dowager Xiao had never seen such a bold scene before and was frightened, saying, "Dare, what are you doing?"

Jiang Xuening knew that the situation today was extremely dangerous.

This situation has stirred up the long buried resentment in her heart, not to mention that she couldn't stand this old witch in her previous life!

Controlling her only remaining sense of reason, Jiang Xuening stared at Empress Dowager Xiao and said, "Our court's laws prohibit any political activities in the harem! While Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager are the lords of the six palaces and have a mother in the world, Xuening is not a member of the palace. If she follows the law and is involved in a case of rebellion against the Party, it should be investigated by the previous court. Moreover, Xuening is the daughter of a minister, and when faced with a lawsuit by a high-ranking official, she can either be ordered to be imprisoned by the Royal Guards or be prosecuted by the Ministry of Justice for investigation and trial. Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager will use torture against her courtiers based solely on this piece of paper, and they are not afraid of suffering. They are only concerned about the Empress Dowager's punishment and suffering. The scolding of being forced into action by the mother has caused unease among the civil and military ministers of the previous dynasty!"

When she said these words, her hands were extremely steady.

The sharpest end of the golden hairpin was always aimed at her neck. If anyone dared to approach her at this moment, blood would immediately splash on the spot!

Empress Dowager Xiao had experienced the ups and downs of two dynasties and knew that it would be a difficult task for a minister's daughter to die inexplicably in the palace. Even if she could pass it by, there might not be anyone willing to give up in the previous dynasty.

Jiang Boyou lost his daughter in pain, how could he not have done anything crazy?

She originally intended to torture Jiang Xuening severely to make her confess something, but she didn't want her to be so fierce. Although she didn't say anything, she threatened her with death and even brought out court laws to suppress her!

In recent days, there have been rumors in the palace that the emperor wants to appoint his younger brother, Prince Linzi, as the Crown Prince. However, the possibility of other feudal lords being appointed as the Crown Prince has not been ruled out, and the emperor's thoughts seem to have not been fully determined yet.

If the feudal lord becomes the crown prince, Empress Dowager Xiao will only have a lower and upper level of glory, after all, the feudal lord is not her;

But if Shen Jie is appointed as the Empress Dowager's younger brother, it will still be her own flesh and blood, and she will naturally be the most prominent Empress Dowager.

She naturally wanted Shen Jie to be appointed as the crown prince.

But her son, who was the emperor, may not think so.

Although Empress Dowager Xiao felt that Shen Langping was also filial to her, the Heavenly Family had no blood relatives, and everything related to the Dragon Chair was very subtle.

After listening to Jiang Xuening's words, she thought more than the words themselves.

After a long while of silence, she suddenly let out a sharp smile. She relaxed and sat back on the high throne, only saying, "What a eloquent mouth, but you're right. Since you're the daughter of a minister, the punishment in the palace cannot be imposed on you. I'll do as you wish!"

There was a hint of cold cruelty hidden in her eyes, and she only said to Wang Quan, "Send someone to the Ministry of Justice's yamen. They should be busy all night these days. Before they return to the mansion, they will call Chen Ying to the Ai family!"

The case of the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion was one in which Chen Ying made great efforts.

This person is very discerning.

It's nothing more than the effort to do an extra scene, and Empress Dowager Xiao doesn't care about this little time. After finishing speaking, she looked at Jiang Xuening and said, "Chen Ying has been serving as the Minister of Justice for less than half a year, and has already concluded many major cases. He has come to make sure you are not wronged!"

Jiang Xuening, however, did not dare to relax at all.

Her gaze calmly turned around to the position of Empress Zheng and glanced at Zheng Bao standing behind her.

At this moment, Wang Quan's gaze also fell on Zheng Bao.

He made a very natural "go" gesture to Zheng Bao.

Jiang Xuening slowly lowered her gaze——

This is true in the palace.

Unexpectedly, there is a case in the inner palace that requires the Ministry of Labor and Criminal Justice, and it is also related to anti party activities. The situation is very serious, and ordinary eunuchs will never be sent to go there.

So there will be no more suitable person in the palace than Zheng Bao.

I hope he is more sensitive and understands his intentions.

After sending Zheng Bao, the entire Cining Palace fell silent.

Empress Dowager Xiao only glanced at Xiao Shu and asked her to stand up next to her, as well as others.

Only Jiang Xuening was left to put down her golden hairpin and kneel on the ground.

It doesn't take long for a fast horse to leave the palace and arrive at the Ministry of Justice's yamen, and even more so when the Empress Dowager's decree is urgent, the horse never stops.

Half an hour later, Zheng Bao brought someone back.

Jiang Xuening had knelt so hard that her legs were numb. She knew that the most difficult level was coming, and she also knew that Chen Ying was a cruel official. The old witch dared to let him come, so if she really fell into his hands, her fate would be even more tragic.

She closed her eyes slightly.

I only heard a few footsteps passing by her, followed by the sound of paying respects to Empress Dowager Xiao——

"Chen Ying, Minister of Justice, pay respects to the Empress Dowager and pay her respects!"

"Flat."

Jiang Xuening's heart became a bit cold, forcing herself not to tremble.

Then I heard Empress Dowager Xiao's voice ring.

Surprisingly, with a hint of doubt, "Who came with you?"

The person stood behind Chen Yingxie, dressed in a black official robe with red cloud and thunder patterns pressing on the edges, unable to reduce his cold and aloof demeanor. He only closed his eyes and calmly said, "I, Zhang Zhe, the head of the Jiangxi Qingli Department of the Ministry of Justice, pay my respects to the Empress Dowager."

"..."

In that moment, there was a loud bang in Jiang Xuening's mind, like a flood breaking the embankment, but annihilating all the surrounding existence.

Raise your head.

I saw the figure standing in front of me, cold and tall, as if from another world.