The Legend of Concubine Su

Chapter 126 Sachet Incident

That day, the sky was a brilliant blue like a jewel. The sun shone brightly on the glazed tiles of the imperial palace, reflecting a dazzling light, as if the entire palace were shrouded in a golden glow. As usual, Lin Wan'er strolled through the imperial gardens, enjoying the tranquility and beauty. She was dressed in a pale pink palace dress, the delicate silk fabric flowing gently, her skirt fluttering like a blooming peach blossom. Her face was beautiful, her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque, her skin was as white as snow, and she exuded a fresh and unworldly temperament.

Just as Lin Wan'er was lost in the beauty, Shangguan Nana suddenly appeared, walking slowly towards her in the sunshine with a hypocritical smile on her face. She was dressed in gorgeous palace clothes and had exquisite makeup, but a cunning glint shone in her eyes.

"Sister Wan'er, have you been well these days?" Shangguan Nana said in a soft voice, with a hint of false concern in her tone.

Lin Wan'er frowned slightly, somewhat surprised by Shangguan Nana's arrival. But she nodded politely and replied, "Thank you for your concern, sister. I'm fine."

Shangguan Nana smiled slightly, then pulled out an exquisite sachet from her sleeve and handed it to Lin Wan'er, saying in a sweet voice, "This is a sachet I specially prepared for you, my sister. It's filled with precious spices that will bless you with peace and happiness."

Lin Wan'er accepted the sachet, a wave of doubt welling up in her heart. She knew Shangguan Nana wasn't truly blessing her, and that the sachet might be hiding some conspiracy. However, faced with Shangguan Nana's hypocrisy, she could only force a smile and express her gratitude.

Lin Wan'er didn't suspect anything. She took the sachet and said thank you with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, sister."

However, Lin Wan'er didn't know that there was a secret hidden in this sachet.

Night enveloped the entire palace, moonlight streaming through the windows onto Lin Wan'er's bedroom. Lin Wan'er lay quietly on the soft bed, feeling an uncontrollable heat welling up within her. Her heartbeat quickened, her breathing became rapid, and an inexplicable urge made it difficult for her to calm down.

Her consciousness began to gradually blur, her once clear eyes became blurry, and an abnormal blush appeared on her pretty face. She didn't know what was happening, but her body's reaction made her feel confused and uneasy.

Meanwhile, in Shangguan Nana's palace, she was smirking. She had orchestrated all this, knowing the Emperor would pass by Lin Wan'er's chambers tonight. She wanted to see Lin Wan'er embarrass herself in front of the Emperor, so that he would be disappointed in her and lose his favor.

A sinister glint flashed in Shangguan Nana's eyes, and she secretly rejoiced that her plan was so perfect. She was looking forward to Lin Wan'er's failure, hoping to use this opportunity to consolidate her position in the palace.

However, at this moment, a palace maid hurried in and reported to Shangguan Nana that the emperor had changed his route and would not pass by Lin Wan'er's bedroom. Shangguan Nana's face suddenly turned gloomy. She slammed the table in anger and cursed, "Damn it! How could this happen?"

Her plan had failed, leaving her feeling incredibly upset. But she didn't give up. She decided to go to Lin Wan'er's bedroom herself, hoping to find another opportunity to frame her. She vowed to herself, "I'm going to find a way to get Lin Wan'er punished!"

Shangguan Nana's maids followed suit, their hearts filled with jealousy and resentment. They longed to see Lin Wan'er punished to satisfy their dark desires.

Meanwhile, the Emperor, surrounded by eunuchs and palace maids, was walking towards Lin Wan'er's bedroom. His face was serious, and he was worried about Lin Wan'er's safety.

When they arrived at the door of the bedroom, they suddenly heard Lin Wan'er's moans coming from inside. The emperor's heart tightened, his brows furrowed, and he immediately signaled the eunuch to open the door.

The door slowly opened, and the scene before him infuriated the Emperor. Lin Wan'er was twisting and turning on the bed, her clothes disheveled, her eyes dazed, as if she had lost her mind.

The emperor's eyes widened, his face flushed red, and veins bulged on his forehead, as if ready to explode. He roared angrily, "What the hell is going on? Can someone tell me what's going on?" His voice was as loud as thunder, shaking the entire palace. Every word was filled with endless majesty and anger, leaving people shuddering.

"How shameless!" the emperor roared, his eyes like blazing flames, staring straight ahead, as if to burn everything to ashes. His body trembled slightly, revealing his extreme anger and dissatisfaction.

Lin Wan'er, after a period of unconsciousness, regained some consciousness. When she opened her eyes and saw the emperor's furious expression, she was horrified and pale as paper. She tried to explain, but found her throat was blocked, unable to utter a single word.

"This enchantress must have deliberately seduced the Emperor! Come, banish her to the cold palace!" Shangguan Nana appeared at the doorway, fanning the flames. A smug smile crossed her face, a sly glint in her eyes. She watched Lin Wan'er being mercilessly dragged away by the guards, her heart filled with pleasure.

Lin Wan'er was roughly dragged away by the guards, tears streaming down her cheeks and dripping onto the ground. Her heart was filled with despair and injustice. She didn't know what she had done wrong to deserve such punishment. She struggled desperately, but to no avail. She could only watch helplessly as she was dragged to the cold palace, out of the emperor's sight.

In the cold palace, Lin Wan'er was heartbroken. She knew she was being framed by Shangguan Nana, but she was powerless to defend herself. Everyone else in the palace avoided her, as if she were a plague.

However, Lin Wan'er refused to give up. In the cold palace, she diligently recalled the details of that day, finally realizing that the sachet was the problem. She resolved to find evidence and clear her name.

One day, Lin Wan'er took advantage of the guards' shift change to sneak out of the cold palace. She carefully avoided the patrolling palace maids and eunuchs and came to the outside of Shangguan Nana's palace.

Lin Wan'er carefully hid behind a pillar, trying not to make any noise. She pricked up her ears and listened carefully to the conversation between Shangguan Nana and her trusted palace maid.

"Your Majesty, Lin Wan'er will never be able to recover from this." The palace maid said flatteringly, her voice full of flattery and fawning.

"Hmph, it's because she is so favored by the emperor that she is blocking my way." Shangguan Nana smiled complacently, with a hint of sinisterness and viciousness in her laughter.

"But Your Majesty, what if she finds out that it's the sachet that's the problem..." The palace maid asked worriedly, with a hint of uneasiness in her tone.

"Don't worry, she is in the cold palace now, and I don't think she has that ability." Shangguan Nana waved her hand nonchalantly, as if she didn't care about Lin Wan'er's situation at all.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wan'er's fury burned even more fiercely. She gritted her teeth, clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, yet she felt no pain. She could never have imagined that Shangguan Nana, who usually seemed gentle and kind, could be so vicious, willing to resort to such despicable means to frame her. Now, banished to the cold palace, stripped of the Emperor's favor, everything seemed so far away.

However, Lin Wan'er did not give up. She knew she could not sit idly by and wait for death. She had to find a way to prove her innocence and regain the emperor's trust. So, she quietly returned to the cold palace and waited quietly for her opportunity.

Finally, one day, the Emperor arrived at the Imperial Study to attend to state affairs. He was irritable, his brow furrowed. A major event had recently occurred in the country, deeply troubling the Emperor. Upon hearing this news, Lin Wan'er's heart was stirred. She knew this was a rare opportunity; if she could seize it, she might be able to change her destiny.

After careful consideration, Lin Wan'er decided to take a risk. She found a piece of paper and wrote a letter in blood. The letter detailed her ordeal and pleaded with the emperor to believe in her innocence. After completing it, she gave the letter to a young eunuch who had once received her favor, asking him to present it to the emperor.

After receiving the blood letter, the emperor's brow furrowed slightly, his expression growing solemn. He gazed at the bright red letter, as if he could sense Lin Wan'er's despair and helplessness. A surge of pity welled up in his heart. He recalled Lin Wan'er's past gentleness and kindness, as well as the little moments between them, and suddenly felt that there might be something more to this matter.

The Emperor decided to personally visit Lin Wan'er in the cold palace, hoping to uncover the truth. Upon entering, he saw Lin Wan'er, her face haggard and her eyes hollow. Upon seeing the Emperor, Lin Wan'er burst into tears again. She recounted the entire story, including how she had been framed by Shangguan Nana and how the sachet had become crucial evidence.

Upon hearing this, the emperor was furious. He immediately ordered a search of Shangguan Nana's palace, hoping to find more evidence. Soon, the guards found the materials and tools for making aphrodisiacs in Shangguan Nana's palace, which was irrefutable evidence.

Shangguan Nana was brought before the emperor, her face as pale as paper, unable to argue any further. Faced with irrefutable evidence, she had no choice but to admit her guilt.

"You vicious woman, how dare you frame Wan'er? I will never let you off easily!" the emperor roared in anger.

In the end, Shangguan Nana was banished to the cold palace and received the punishment she deserved, while Lin Wan'er regained the emperor's favor and lived a happy life.