Rebirth: Ruyi goes crazy in the harem

Chapter 171: Requesting to Join the Ministry of Punishment

We cannot allow a little eunuch to tarnish the good reputation of Concubine Feng.

Although eunuchs are not real men.

But if a concubine was held in the arms of a eunuch on the street and seen by others, who knows what kind of erotic stories would spread.

If the Emperor develops a grudge against Concubine Feng at that time, Concubine Feng's future career would be ruined.

Wei Yanwan felt a surge of strength from somewhere, she stretched out her hand and pushed Xiao Luozi away.

Then he used his body as a cushion and threw himself under Concubine Feng, helping her to absorb most of the impact.

When Xing'er rushed out of Qixiang Palace, what she saw was such a chaotic scene with people and horses lying in chaos.

Concubine Feng was frightened and had a miscarriage. Fortunately, Doctor Lu was dedicated and finally saved the baby.

When Ruyi rushed to Qixiang Palace, Concubine Feng was wearing plain white clothes, leaning weakly on the bed, crying.

Ruyi sat down beside the bed with a distressed look on her face, took Concubine Feng's hand gently and affectionately, and asked about the situation in a slow voice.

Although Wei Yanwan's back was bruised and swollen due to the collision, she forced herself to describe the incident clearly when she heard that Ruyi was coming.

"It doesn't matter that I'm injured, but this matter is closely related to Concubine Cheng. Please, Concubine Huang, make the decision for our master!"

After hearing this, Ruyi was deeply furious and solemnly ordered Rong Pei to arrest the eunuchs who carried the sedan chair today and interrogate them one by one.

Especially the little Luozi who tried to reach out and hug Concubine Feng.

He also ordered Sanbao to go to Jingyang Palace and invite Concubine Cheng over.

Before Sanbao stepped out of the door of Qixiang Palace, Concubine Cheng came over on her own initiative.

"Is Concubine Feng okay?

I heard that you fell off the sedan chair and had a miscarriage, so I brought you purple mountain ginseng, which is good for replenishing blood and qi, to help you heal. "

Yan Cao, who was behind Concubine Cheng, opened the brocade box. Inside the box lay a top-quality mountain ginseng with clear hair and bright color. It was obvious that it was not an ordinary item.

But Concubine Feng did not appreciate it, she just turned her head away and shed tears silently, looking aggrieved but strong.

Ruyi knew that Concubine Feng was angry, and she felt distressed. She asked Concubine Cheng in a deep voice,

"It was your sedan chair that had an accident today. Concubine Cheng, do you have anything to say?"

Concubine Cheng looked sad and humiliated, with tears in her eyes, and said weakly, "My Lady Imperial Concubine, this is all my fault.

This sedan chair was just allocated to me by the Ministry of Internal Affairs today, and I haven't had time to examine it carefully.

I gave up the sedan chair to Concubine Feng because I saw that she was not feeling well. I never expected such an accident would happen.

I dare not ask for forgiveness from the Imperial Noble Consort and Noble Lady Feng, I only ask for punishment from the Empress."

Concubine Cheng was quick to admit her mistakes.

However, she avoided the main point in her words and pushed all the blame onto the Ministry of Internal Affairs, thus clearing herself of all responsibilities.

Ruyi snorted coldly and rebuked, "Chengpin, I don't understand what you are saying.

You said you never touched the sedan chair, does that mean it was already broken when the Ministry of Internal Affairs gave it to you?

"Sanbao, go and call Qin Li to me. I want to see when the Ministry of Internal Affairs will become so lazy that they dare to use even a damaged sedan chair."

Such a negligence almost hurt the noble and the dragon fetus. This was a serious matter that could result in dismissal from office at the least and loss of head at the worst.

How could Qin Li admit it?

His face was wrinkled from crying, and he kept shouting and complaining, "Everything sent out by the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been carefully checked, and there has never been any mistake or omission."

Ruyi pondered for a moment and said, "Qin Li has been the head of the Imperial Household Department for many years, and this kind of carelessness is indeed not like his style.

Chengpin, please don't wrong others because of your momentary selfishness. "

After hearing this, Qin Li immediately burst into tears and looked at Ruyi with gratitude.

But Concubine Cheng covered her chest with a wronged look and said softly, "Your Majesty, please understand. What selfish motives could I have?

I am still in mourning and cannot sleep with you. I have no grudge against Concubine Feng, so why would you use the sedan chair to murder her?

I am innocent. If the Imperial Concubine doesn't believe me, I am willing to go to the Ministry of Punishment to prove my innocence!"

There is no evidence at all, so Ruyi would never really send Concubine Cheng to the Ministry of Punishment.

If she really did that, not only would the emperor have some secret thoughts about her frivolous behavior, but those ministers of the previous dynasty who supported Fu Cha would probably have something to report to the emperor.

The old ministers, led by Zhang Tingyu, had supported Concubine Cheng as the empress. They were very dissatisfied with the fact that the emperor only made her a noble lady at the beginning.

If Ruyi handed over something to him at this critical juncture, the call for Concubine Cheng to become the queen would probably be even louder.

Ruyi just wanted to test the depth of Concubine Cheng's thoughts, but she didn't expect that she would remain silent in her words.

Ruyi was in silent contemplation, but Wei Yanwan was unwilling to let Concubine Cheng escape so easily.

She pointed at the tied-up little Luozi and said angrily, "Empress Chengpin refuses to admit that she tampered with the sedan chair, but what about little Luozi?

Xiao Luozi is the eunuch beside you.

When Concubine Feng almost fell today, this little Luozi actually wanted to take the opportunity to do something bad to Concubine Feng. Doesn't this have anything to do with you?"

Wei Yanwan deliberately exaggerated Xiao Luozi's behavior, and the wrinkles between Ruyi's brows became even deeper.

Before Concubine Cheng could start explaining, Xiao Luozi started arguing first.

“The sister’s accusation is really too cruel.

I am in charge of escorting Concubine Feng. When I see Concubine Feng in trouble, should I just sit back and do nothing?

"I just wanted to hug Lady Feng because I was in a desperate situation, I didn't have any ill intentions!"

Seeing that the situation was not right, Concubine Feng held back her tears and choked up as she spoke to Ruyi, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine, please understand that the palace maids have many ways to protect their master.

For example, Yan Wan used her body as a cushion to relieve the impact for the concubines.

But this little Luozi chose the one that is most likely to cause misunderstanding. If you say that he did it unintentionally, I would not agree with you.

If today, I was really...

I am afraid that I can only die with the baby in my belly to prove my innocence and repay your majesty’s kindness…”

Concubine Feng's tears fell on the back of Ruyi's hand, spreading a burning sensation.

Ruyi angrily rebuked, "My reputation as a concubine is more important than my life, don't worry, Concubine Feng, I will definitely make the decision for you.

Come here, drag this little Luozi out and give him thirty lashes of the cane.

If he still doesn't tell the truth, he will be beaten with the stick thirty times and thrown into the Ministry of Punishment until he is willing to speak!"

After giving the order, Ruyi gave Concubine Cheng a meaningful look.

But Concubine Cheng's eyes were filled with fear and helplessness, and she acted completely innocent, without a trace of guilt or mistake on her part.

After several beatings, Xiao Luozi finally admitted that he was the one who did it all.

He wanted to gain merit in front of Concubine Cheng, so he deliberately loosened the ropes of the sedan chair, intending to gain the credit of protecting his master and stand out.

But unexpectedly, Concubine Cheng had not sat in the sedan for long before she gave it to Concubine Feng.