My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

Mrs. Wei was quite proud at the moment, and even Princess Fu beside her was laughing happily.

Unfortunately, before they could wake up the next day to make such plans, the sound of the death knell was heard in the imperial city that night.

The sound was loud and heavy, and it struck ninety-nine times in a row, so everyone in the city heard the sound.

For the common people, the sound of the bell came too suddenly, and the emperor who was so good was buried in the sky, so everyone was a little scared, not knowing what would happen in the transition between the old and the new, and for those who had been prepared for it. Ministers of civil and military affairs are here. It can be said that they have been waiting for this day for a long time.

In the palace, martial law is now in place.

The emperor died in the imperial concubine's bedroom, so not long after the news was sent out, Queen Guo brought people to surround the place.

The imperial concubine, who was originally calm, felt her heart skip a beat when she saw the queen's menacing appearance, but she still had to pretend to be calm and said.

What do you mean, queen?

It's not interesting. I have come here specifically to see you off on your last journey. His Majesty has never forgotten you before his death, and will die by your side. With such deep affection, I, the first wife, naturally want to fulfill his wish before his death.

What wish?

Since His Majesty cannot do without the service of the imperial concubine, it is natural to send you to his side to continue to serve him. Don't worry, when your Majesty is buried, I will also send you to the imperial mausoleum, and then ask the mage to give you a lot I wish you could be a loving couple again in the next life.

After saying this, everyone serving in the imperial concubine's palace knelt down tremblingly.

Even if the master was going to be stabbed to death, they were destined not to survive, so there were many people kneeling on the ground and crying loudly. However, they could not resist the people brought by the queen, and they were all pulled away. go out.

Empress, help me, Empress!

The calls from the palace people made the imperial concubine's scalp tingle, her back dripping with cold sweat, and her lips turned white, but she still had to straighten her spine and then spoke.

Is the Queen going to force my concubine to die? Please think about it, I am not a rootless person. Even if you force me to death today, you may not be able to rest easy in the future! I still have a son! Yes! Grandson! There is...

What? Is there a daughter-in-law who conspired to refine elixirs and sent them to the palace to poison the emperor? A son who committed rebellion and incited the courtiers to disobey the imperial edict? A grandson who was killed by his relatives together? Or was he killed by the Wei family who drank medicine? that one?

Your Majesty, you and I can be considered old people who have been together in the palace for decades. I always do things without taking action. Once I take action, I will not give people a chance to live again. This has been done by you for so many years. Didn’t you see through it?”

When the imperial concubine heard these words, she could no longer hold back.

Looking at Queen Guo with fear in her eyes, she still had the same calm expression, as if everything was under her control, but why? They have obviously done it very carefully and carefully, how could it be possible?

It wasn't until she saw Eunuch Liu standing next to the queen that the imperial concubine suddenly understood.

Is it you, you betrayed me?

Betrayal? Your Majesty has promoted this slave. He is loyal to Your Majesty, to the Queen, and to His Highness the Crown Prince. How can you say betrayal? Your Majesty, the Concubine, has committed such a heinous crime. She doesn't want to throw dirty water on the slave without thinking of being punished quickly. It’s really inappropriate.”

When Eunuch Liu said this, his expression was as calm as if he was talking about what dishes were cooked in the imperial kitchen today, and the emperor was crying bitterly after his death. Seeing this, the imperial concubine also had a bitter smile on her face, understanding that this person was just afraid It has long been the queen's pawn.

She had been staying by the emperor's side for many years, for what purpose she didn't know, but he caught the evidence of feeding the elixir and reported it to the queen, so he rushed to her as soon as the emperor died and caught her off guard.

When his eyes glanced at Eunuch Liu, he wished he could pounce on him and stab him twice, but even if he died, it would not help.

There were people of hers in the palace originally, but the queen came too quickly at the moment, and she didn't know if those people would react and send the news out earlier, so that she would still have a chance to live.

So I planned to fight with the queen here, but the queen didn't agree with her. While the few people were talking, there were screams one after another outside, which were extremely violent. Once they heard it, they knew that it was the queen's people who had taken action.

The imperial concubine was anxious and immediately asked.

What does the Queen mean by this? Is it possible that His Majesty just went and stained this palace with blood?

When Queen Guo heard what she said, it was like hearing a joke, and then she said it lightly.

Based on the evidence in this palace's hands, the lives of the nine clans above and below are enough for these people. Now it is the utmost kindness to send them back to the west in the name of serving His Majesty. The same goes for the noble concubine. Don't forget, this crime of regicide If it really falls on the Fourth Prince and the others, I'm afraid not even a single cat in the mansion will be able to escape alive.

This sentence completely shattered the concubine's arrogance. Although she didn't know how much evidence the queen had, but with the emperor's close confidant Liu Eunuch coming forward, even only three-thirds of the evidence could be said to be the complete truth.

Therefore, if this matter really spreads out, the fourth prince, the seventh prince, and their wives will not survive.

Queen, the prince is already sure of victory, why don't you even want to let us orphans and widows go!

Let you go? It's a joke. If you can be a concubine with peace of mind, or go to the fiefdom and be an idle prince, why would I do this? I feel confident when I want to destroy others. Why, I take action Are you using your power to bully others if you want your lives? My dear concubine, you are so coquettish that you might as well save your life and show it to His Majesty underground, I don’t care!

After saying this, Queen Guo's expression remained as calm as ever, but the imperial concubine in front of her couldn't hold herself any longer and fell to the ground, her eyes streaming with tears and full of regret.

After a while, looking at Bai Ling, the poisoned wine and the dagger in front of her, the imperial concubine asked without giving up.

If I am willing to die, can the empress save our sons' lives? Even if I go to the countryside to be a farmer, it is better to survive than anything else...

Her words were a mother's last wish, but unfortunately Queen Guo refused coldly.

Your sins will naturally be punished. Likewise, whatever the Fourth Prince and the Seventh Prince did inside, they will also have to pay the price for their actions! Don't think about exchanging one life for another. Your life is not worth mentioning here in this palace. It’s of no value!”