Chapter 68 Night Palace

At this moment, all the eyes in the palace fell on the palace maids.

The emperor is majestic, pressing down from above.

For those who have known since entering the palace that the emperor holds life and death, it is a powerful deterrent and terror. Everyone could see that her face quickly lost its color, and her tightly pressed palm clenched tightly on the ground, as if trapped in a huge struggle.

She bowed to the ground in annoyance and fear: "Reply to the lord, there is no one behind the maidservant, but only to see that Jiang Er was just a companion. After entering the palace, she slandered the eldest princess and tricked her highness, which was different from other accompanying readers everywhere. The maidservants and other people were devoted to serving, but the eldest Royal Highness Princess came out of her room and said that the maidservants and other people were not well served, and that the House of Internal Affairs treated them badly. The servant was momentarily displeased, and upon hearing rumors from the other palace about Wang Gonggong leading his men to investigate the palace, she came up with this scheme of framing under her obsession. I beg for forgiveness from the Holy Emperor and the Empress Dowager... "

"Bang Dang!"

All the decorations on the purple sandalwood carved lacquer long table have been swept to the ground!

Shen Lang was also someone who had experienced court disputes. How could he not see that the palace maid was lying? He suddenly became angry and said, "Nonsense, and at this point, the thief's heart will not die! Wang Xinyi, have someone drag her outside the palace gate and beat her until she tells the truth!"

Wang Xinyi will take orders.

Empress Dowager Xiao frowned at this moment, glanced at the palace maid below, gently raised her hand, pressed her temple, and let out a faint sigh.

Wang Xinyi's footsteps immediately stopped.

Shen Lang also looked at her and said, "Mother, is there anything wrong?"

Empress Dowager Xiao said, "It's a matter of time to openly fight and kill outside the palace gate at night. Everyone from all six palaces will come to listen to her call, won't it be possible? The imperial concubines, palace attendants, eunuchs, and eunuchs can't sleep yet? It's a headache to think about it. Originally, we didn't figure out who was behind the scenes, but now that we've uncovered such a clue, it's only a matter of time. Even if we need to interrogate, don't stay at the palace gate. It's better to have someone take them to the Shenzhensi."

Upon hearing this sentence, Jiang Xuening felt a sarcasm: "Is it suddenly impossible to see anyone fighting or killing?"? Not long ago, the old witch waved her hand and drank, intending to take her down to the court for interrogation. Her words were no different from those of Shen Lang. How long has it been since we last forgot everything?

Zhang Zhe frowned slightly and glanced at the Empress Dowager.

Shen Lang, however, came to his senses and said, "It was my servant's negligence to forget that my mother's illness was cured. It is advisable to take her to rest. Wang Xinyi, I will throw this palace maid to the Shen Xing Si and ask them not to sleep tonight. Let me clarify the person."

"Yes."

Wang Xinyi counted Zheng Bao as half of his master, and was able to make it to the position of eunuch in charge of the Ministry of Rites. He had already trained into an old fox. With a few wrinkles on his eyelids, he looked at the little palace maid with some pity and waved his hand.

Immediately come up and take the palace maid away.

A ball of cloth was immediately stuffed into his mouth, and when he was dragged out, he didn't even make a sound, only staring in vain at a pair of frightened eyes.

Shen Lang looked down at Jiang Xuening from a high altitude and said, "Jiang Shilang was also devoted to the country and the court in the previous dynasty. Although there was a reason for the incident today, it still caused some injustice to Miss Jiang Er. Wang Xinyi, tomorrow you go to the Internal Affairs Office in person and have someone give you a reward to ease his heart. When the result of the interrogation by the Shen Criminal Department is determined, you will definitely be treated fairly."

Jiang Xuening then said, "My daughter kowtowed to thank the grace of the Holy One."

But she had a faint premonition in her heart that this matter would come to an end, and this "justice" was likely to be irretrievable.

The person was taken to the Criminal Investigation Department for interrogation, but there was no result for a while.

The Cining Palace is the residence of Empress Dowager Xiao, and she needs to rest.

At this moment, there were one group of eunuchs and palace maids, two foreign ministers summoned to the palace to investigate cases, and three accompanying readers from Yang Zhizhai. The personnel were chaotic, and Shen Lang said, "Today's matter has come to an end temporarily. Let's all step down."

Everyone then withdrew in unison.

The outermost eunuch and palace maid left first, followed by a group of accompanying students in Yangzhi Zhai, and finally Chen Ying and Zhang Zhe.

As soon as they left the Cining Palace, everyone surrounded Jiang Xuening.

Fang Miao patted her chest vigorously and said, "You scared me to death, you scared me to death!"

Zhou Baoying, on the other hand, showed her admiration in her eyes and said, "Sister Ning is so amazing in the palace!"

Even You Yue couldn't help but say, "You really don't want to die..."

Chen Shuyi, on the other hand, said coldly, "Everyone else is fine. You are the only one who has suffered in vain, which shows that you are not good at being a good person. Otherwise, who would hate you for playing tricks on you like this?"

Yao Rongrong looked at this, looked at that, didn't dare to speak.

Yao Xi, however, had a lazy appearance.

Xiao Shu glanced at her and furrowed her brows slightly, only reminding everyone, "If you have anything to say, let's go back to Yangzhi Zhai and talk about it. After such a big incident, you can't stop talking. How could you know that disaster won't come out of your mouth in the future?"

Everyone fell silent.

Jiang Xuening lowered her eyes from beginning to end without saying a word, and upon hearing this, she only raised her head and glanced at Xiao Shu again.

She is holding things in her mind.

After only taking a few steps forward, I unexpectedly met Shen Jie and Shen Zhiyi, who were hurriedly walking towards the direction of the Cining Palace from outside at this moment.

Shen Zhiyi's face was a bit flustered. Seeing them from afar, she quickened her pace and walked up to everyone. She looked at Jiang Xuening and said, "Is Ning Ning okay?"

This is clearly because I have heard the news.

Shen Jie followed behind and looked at Jiang Xuening with some concern, "Miss Jiang, are you okay?"

The two siblings almost spoke in unison.

Jiang Xuening was originally going to say some comforting words, but now she didn't know what to say, so she could only respond dryly, "It's safe and sound, nothing's wrong, everything's okay."

Shen Zhiyi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Shen Jie looked at her with a deep concern in her eyes, remembering all the things that had happened outside the palace tonight and recalling Yan Lin's instructions. She wanted to explain some things to Jiang Xuening alone, but seeing the crowd and mixed eyes at the moment, she could only give up.

Shen Zhiyi turned her face and asked Xiao Shu, "Is the emperor there?"

Xiao Shu looked at the busy and panicked appearance of his siblings, as if they had sneaked out of the palace. She had only returned now and said, "The Holy One came half an hour ago and hasn't left yet. It's time to speak with the Empress Dowager in the Cining Palace."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhiyi quickly lifted her skirt and walked towards the Cining Palace.

Shen Jie let out a heavy sigh, but ultimately did not speak to Jiang Xuening. She quickly caught up with Shen Zhiyi's footsteps.

Jiang Xuening turned around and saw the two siblings, one tall and one short, walking along the long palace path. They happened to meet Chen Ying and Zhang Zhe who came out from behind.

The two of them stopped to salute.

Shen Zhiyi and Shen Jie hurriedly bowed before leaving.

Yangzhi Zhai is located to the south and closer to the outer court, so the direction of Chen Ying and Zhang Zhe leaving the palace was originally the same as the direction of the accompanying readers returning to Yangzhi Zhai. However, to avoid suspicion, the two turned to another slightly further road when passing by a fork in the road.

Jiang Xuening looked at the road and stood still.

Fang Miaoqi said strangely, "Miss Jiang Er?"

Jiang Xuening, however, was listening to the constantly clear and echoing voice in her heart. As it stirred up the lake of her heart and stirred up waves, she suddenly made a decision and said, "If it weren't for adults Chen and Zhang today, I'm afraid Jiang Xuening would have been nowhere else. I'll thank you for your kindness. I'll go thank you, and you'll leave first."

Fang Miao widened her eyes.

Everyone's eyes also showed surprise.

Yao Xi was even more stunned, suddenly looking up at her!

Jiang Xuening didn't look at anyone's expression, let alone have any intention of explaining anything to herself. After speaking, she turned around and headed straight towards the path that led to Chen Ying and Zhang Zhe.

Leave everyone looking at each other.

Chen and Zhang were supposed to come out later, but they were already behind them and didn't walk fast. She quickly caught up with them.

The little eunuch holding a lantern to illuminate the path for the two at night was the first to see her.

Next are Chen Ying and Zhang Zhe.

Jiang Xuening stood behind the two of them, bowed and looked up, but said, "Thank you for your life-saving kindness. I came here to express my gratitude to Mr. Zhang personally."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ying raised her eyebrows and said, "Thank you to Mr. Zhang. It's nothing for me."

He is accustomed to being shrewd.

Having already received Xie Wei's reminder earlier, I realized that there was something special about Miss Jiang Er in front of me. Besides, he was actually going to row the water, so I didn't have any dissatisfaction with Jiang Xuening's words. With a smile on my lips, I said to Zhang Zhe, "Mr. Zhang, stay and chat first. Chen will wait ahead."

Zhang Zhe was speechless.

But Chen Ying had already turned around and left with the little eunuch.

At this moment, Jiang Xuening felt like a past life.

However, the person who was very knowledgeable and took the initiative to leave at that time was Xie Wei.

Zhang Zhe was dressed in official attire, with a wide robe and large sleeves. He folded his hands in front of her and looked at her.

There was some darkness around him, and his figure also darkened.

Jiang Xuening saw Chen Ying walking and took a step forward towards him. Unexpectedly, this palace road was rarely walked by people on weekdays. One corner of the originally flat stone brick protruded from the ground and happened to trip her toes.

In a hurry, where is the reaction?

My body suddenly lost balance and leaned forward.

At this moment, Zhang Zhe heard his heart tell him not to provoke her; However, his hand went against his will so naturally that he instinctively reached out and helped her.

The five fingers with distinct joints have some thin calluses due to years of writing.

When I held her arm, it was strong and powerful.

The faint temperature in her palm felt as if it could be perceived by her skin through the fabric.

Jiang Xuening almost threw herself into his arms.

His forehead accidentally hit his thin and angular jaw, hard and hard, causing a slight pain.

Zhang Zhe doesn't need incense, there is only a faint soap horn air between his sleeves.

But she was stunned as she covered her forehead and lifted her head to meet his pair of dark eyes, only to feel a strong aura surrounding her, infecting her and making her face hot. After a moment, he realized and quickly retreated to stand still, distancing himself from the appropriate distance.

——In her previous life, she acted recklessly. When she first met Zhang Zhe, she always teased him at every opportunity, wanting to see him embarrassed; Later on, he was both respectful and loving, but dared not touch him again. In this life, she really didn't want to leave a bad impression on Zhang Zhe, teaching him that she was a frivolous person who indulged in debauchery and was prone to throwing herself in arms.

She was grateful that the eunuch had carried the lantern away, but the light was not good. Otherwise, the embarrassment of blushing cheeks at this moment could not be concealed. After calming down, she said, "I was restless today and didn't pay attention to my feet. Thank you very much, Mr. Zhang."

A sweet and soft fragrance suddenly moved away.

Zhang Zhewu's fingers were empty, and a cold wind passed through his fingertips. He slowly curled up and lowered his palm, saying slowly, "It's all a matter of lifting a hand, it's within our scope. There's no need to thank you."

This also sounds familiar to me.

He really keeps up with the world.

But it's not the last life after all.

She has not harmed him, nor harmed him, nor has she caused him to fall into prison or his widowed mother to suffer and die. Everything can be a new beginning, and she has not married Shen Jie, nor does she want to be the queen again.

Jiang Xuening carefully hid all the secrets deep in her eyes, not letting them slip out quietly. She only looked at his figure and said, "The palace is treacherous and full of cleverness. Even Chen Shilang was just passing the buck when he entered the palace today, but Zhang was willing to find out the truth. With her innocence, she is much higher than the ordinary people in this world."

Zhang Zhe remained silent.

After a long time, he said, "I'm just an outsider. Miss Jiang Er is in the game, so be careful from now on."

Is she also referred to as a "subordinate" at this moment?

Jiang Xuening felt that this person was truly humble.

She said, "That's natural. I'll have to stay in this palace for a while. I'm so scared of death, how can they easily harm me?"

"..."

Zhang Zhe's fingers hanging on his side quietly clenched tightly.

She is afraid of death and also afraid of pain.

At that moment, when he was surrounded by the palace, what kind of courage did the former empress standing in front of him have to give up her life to exchange for his?

She has no defense against him.

Zhang Zhe suddenly felt afraid that he would stand here and watch her for too long, shaking his original determination. He lowered his gaze and said, "Miss Jiang, it's better to be on guard. It's late at night, and I won't stay much in the inner palace. I'll bid farewell first."

Jiang Xuening's heart was empty.

But on second thought, it was already good to see him, and there should be no more extravagance.

So I curved my lips and watched him off.

Just to my surprise, after taking two steps out, Zhang Zhe stopped in his tracks.

Jiang Xuening blinked and said, "Mr. Zhang?"

Zhang Zhe turned to look at her and seemed hesitant to ask, but finally he said, "Miss Jiang Er accompanied Miss Yao to read for Her Royal Highness Princess Royal Highness Princess. I heard that there had been a dispute for me. Miss Yao had thought about all kinds of means because she quit her marriage, and I don't know whether it was true or not?"

"..."

Her dispute with Yao Xi and You Yue in the Yangzhi Zhai has already spread, and is all known to Zhang Zhe?

Jiang Xuening was taken aback for a moment.

Then he thought to himself, there is indeed no wall that cannot withstand wind, and it is not uncommon for it to spread. Just Zhang Zhe asked at this moment, should she answer?

Yao Xi once thought of various means and even wanted to splash dirty water on people, all of which were true.

But after all, she has ulterior motives. If she told him, it would be like giving him a small report.

What if it's hidden?

The person asking her this question in front of her was none other than Zhang Zhe.

Jiang Xuening couldn't lie to him after all, but the word "it's true" couldn't be said for some reason. Perhaps it was at that moment that a certain speculation and expectation weighed down on her, causing her heart to jump wildly and forget what to say.

Zhang Zhe looked at her and said, "I know."

Jiang Xuening was startled and said, "Miss Yao no longer thinks so. If Mr. Zhang had read her reply letter, he should have known. Why do you still want to ask?"

Zhang Zhe lowered his eyes and said lightly, "Quit the marriage."