Feng Luan Palace.
"The Empress 'complexion is not good and seems to have something on her mind.”Shang Rui's heart ached when he saw his daughter like this.
"Father is worrying too much. I am fine. I wonder why Father entered the palace this time?”Shang Zhirong looked tired.
"You're my daughter, and I've watched you grow up since you were young, so how could I not understand what's on your mind? Presumably, it's because of Consort De and Handsome Fairness Liu's matter.”Shang Rui looked worried.
"Daddy knows." Shang Zhirong's face was indifferent. What was there in this palace that her father didn't know?
"What do you think of this matter?" Shang Rui asked.
"Consort De's crimes are monstrous. She murdered the prince, the imperial concubine, and framed the empress. His Majesty was being merciful by granting her death and leaving her corpse intact. However, in her daughter's opinion, although Consort De was usually arrogant and aloof, she was not the kind of woman with a vicious heart. I just don't understand how a person could be so cruel. It's really…and there's also the palace maid Rui 'er. I know I've treated her well, but she actually colluded with others to kill me. I'm really heartbroken.”Shang Zhirong said with a face full of frustration.
Shang Rui smiled when he saw his daughter."Perhaps Consort De was also framed?”
"I don't understand." Shang Zhirong was at a loss.
"To tell you the truth, Yu Juan 'er is the daughter of my advisor. I know her character very well. Although she is proud and aloof, she is indeed a harmless woman. As one of us, it is even more impossible for her to harm you. Now think about it, who is that vicious woman?”
" Yes..." Shang Zhirong hesitated.
"It's that vicious woman, Wen Miaoran." "I also admire her plan. It's a good plan to kill three birds with one stone." Shang Rui said fiercely.”
"Father, do you have any evidence?" Shang Zhirong was a little suspicious.
"What evidence do we need? You also know that His Majesty has been doting on Juan 'er recently. Wen Miaoran was afraid that she would lose his favor, so she carefully planned this play. Handsome Fairness Liu's death was just a smokescreen, a pawn used to frame Yu Juan 'er for killing Handsome Fairness Liu out of jealousy. Then, she will use Rui 'er to drag you into the water and make His Majesty suspect you and lose trust in you. In the end, he told Rui 'er to bite back in front of His Majesty and expose that the mastermind was Yu Juan' er. Yu Juan 'er could not defend herself and could only accept death.”Shang Rui said it clearly and logically. Shang Zhirong nodded repeatedly and looked at her father, unable to say a word.
"But she never expected that Yu Juan 'er was one of us. She wanted to use someone else to kill her, but she exposed herself." Shang Rui continued.”Shang Rui turned to Shang Zhirong and said," Zhirong, do you still have compassion for such a ruthless person?”
" I..." Shang Zhirong did not dare to look into her father's eyes. She lowered her head and did not know how to answer.
Seeing that his daughter did not reply, Shang Rui said,"Since you didn't stop me this time, then starting tomorrow, I will order the imperial kitchen to poison Wen Miaoran's food. My poison was brought from a foreign land. It is colorless and odorless, but the effect is extremely slow. It will make the body of the person who takes the poison deteriorate day by day, as if they are suffering from a powerless disease. As long as one took a small amount every day, they would die suddenly after five years at most. This way, no one would suspect the cause of her death. They would only diagnose her as a long-term illness that could not be cured. It was the most common death. When the time comes, you can adopt Tianyao. This way, after the Emperor passes away, Tianyao can ascend the throne with the identity of the Empress's son. At that time, I will marry your eldest brother's daughter Yan He to Tian Yao as the Empress. At that time, the entire Imperial Court and the entire Inner Palace will be in the hands of our Shang Clan.”
Shang Zhirong felt a chill run down her spine when she heard Shang Rui's plan. His father had such a precise plan. It was obvious that he had planned it for a long time. Poor little niece Yan He, it seemed that she would have to repeat the tragedy of being a woman of the Shang Family. He couldn't help but feel a little sorry for her and hurriedly said,"But daddy…"
"No buts." Shang Rui's expression immediately changed." The reason why I used this slow-acting poison was to give you some time to subdue Tianyao. What you need to do now is not to plead for anyone, but to hold Tianyao in your hands. Make him unable to leave you and love you like a biological mother. Do you understand? I know that you like Tianyao, this child. Tianyao sincerely respects you. Don't think too much and do as your father says. You have to know that you're not just yourself. You're also a member of the Shang family. Do you know?"
Shang Zhirong could only agree,"I understand." However, Father is thinking too far ahead. I'm afraid…"
"There's nothing to be afraid of. Remember, being kind to the enemy is being cruel to yourself. Besides, that woman Wen Miaoran doesn't deserve your sympathy. If you don't want to see our Shang Family destroyed, you have to do as I say. Do you understand?" Shang Rui said sternly.
"I understand." At this point, Shang Zhirong could only nod in agreement.
A conspiracy began to brew.
General Manor.
"Young Master, why are you here again? You come here every day after school. What's so good about this swing? You only look at it every day and don't play with it.”Feng Ling sat on the swing.
"Come down. This is for Yunchu.”Zhi Song pulled Feng Ling down from the swing. He was a boy after all, so he used a little more strength. Feng Ling cried out in pain.
"Aiya, Young Master, you're hurting me.”Feng Ling rubbed his wrist, which had turned red from being grabbed by Zhi Song, with an unhappy expression.
Zhi Song looked at Feng Ling expressionlessly and didn't say anything.
Seeing this, Feng Ling went up and asked,"Young Master, what's wrong with you? You've been like this for the past half a month. Maybe I can help you?"
"I…you can't help me with this.”Zhi Song paused for a moment and then said,"Today, Madam entered the palace and said that she went to see Yunchu." She thought that Yun Chu could go home now, but when Madam came back, she said that Yun Chu wouldn't be back for a while. I'm really afraid that if Yunchu becomes the Empress like you said, I won't be able to see her again.”She said with a lonely expression.
Feng Ling looked at Zhi Song's expression and felt his heart ache." Young Master, since we can't meet now, are you willing to wait?”
Zhi Song thought for a moment and took out the bell that he had yet to give away. He said seriously,"I will definitely wait. One year, two years, three years, five years, ten years, a hundred years, a thousand years, I will wait. I will definitely wait for Yunchu to return to my side.”As she spoke, she held the bell tightly against her heart. The young boy had never been so serious before. At this moment, he only wanted to deeply engrave this promise in his heart. Never forget.
Feng Ling looked at Zhi Song's serious expression and his eyes couldn't help but tear up. She thought,'Young Master is really a fool. Why can't you turn around and look at me? Do you know that you've never been alone? I've always been standing behind you and waiting for you. I'm just waiting for you to look at me. Even if it's just a glance, it's fine.'
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