Chapter 104: Tell the truth

Tell the truth

Nie Jinxuan's words just now could absolutely be said to be rebellious! Therefore, based on her words, even if Emperor Shuncheng were to behead her in a fit of rage, no one would dare to say a word!

At this moment, Emperor Shuncheng was indeed angry. His already gloomy face became even more chilling. But hearing this, Nie Jinxuan just pursed her lips tightly and said:

"In reply to the Emperor, this daughter-in-law is afraid, very afraid, but this daughter-in-law also knows clearly that the Emperor will not do this. Because although this daughter-in-law has not had much contact with the Emperor, I understand that the Emperor is a calm monarch. Therefore, you will not do such a reckless thing as killing someone in a fit of rage!"

Whether Nie Jinxuan's words were praise or criticism was truly thought-provoking. Therefore, hearing this, some of the palace servants serving in the room, and even Gao Caiyong, couldn't help but break into a cold sweat for her. Yin Fengzhan, who was standing beside her, although he kept his head down and didn't speak, couldn't help but frown tightly!

The room was filled with oppressive tension. Emperor Shuncheng didn't speak immediately. After watching Nie Jinxuan quietly for a long while, his expression softened, and he said with a smile that wasn't a smile:

"I underestimated you, girl! You actually know me so well... Good! In that case, I will give you a chance, but you tell me, why can't I kill you?"

"Because what this daughter-in-law said is the truth!"

Facing Emperor Shuncheng's scrutinizing and sharp gaze, Nie Jinxuan responded in a low voice without changing her expression. After speaking, Nie Jinxuan slowly raised her head and looked straight at Emperor Shuncheng in front of her, continuing:

"Because what this daughter-in-law said is the truth. The Prince's injury is true, and the subsequent deterioration is also true. As for why it became like this, the Emperor knows best... Of course, Eunuch Gao should also be very clear about it!"

Nie Jinxuan's face had no fear. Speaking of this, she paused slightly and turned to look at Gao Caiyong, who was standing behind. At this moment, hearing this, Gao Caiyong was shocked and hurriedly lowered his head reflexively. Seeing this, Nie Jinxuan turned her gaze back to Emperor Shuncheng in front of her.

"Therefore, this daughter-in-law speaks every word of truth, and precisely because it is the truth, the Emperor will not kill this daughter-in-law!"

The large room fell into an eerie silence. At this moment, Emperor Shuncheng watched Nie Jinxuan in front of him and remained silent.

No one spoke, and even the air felt uneasy. Seeing this, Yin Fengzhan, who had been keeping his head down, finally pursed his thin lips and raised his head... But just then, before Yin Fengzhan could speak, he heard Emperor Shuncheng suddenly snort coldly.

"Hmph, truth?! But I can tell you, there have been many people in front of me who were righteous and spoke of their own loyal words! But what was the reality? Didn't they all commit acts of deception and disobedience?! So, Fourth Son's wife, do you think that by saying this to me now, you are telling the truth, and I will believe you?"

"And there is one more thing. If what you said is really the truth, then why did Fourth Son keep hiding it? Could it be that he just didn't want me to worry? Hmph, I think it's not necessarily so!"

Emperor Shuncheng ultimately didn't believe Nie Jinxuan, but hearing this, Nie Jinxuan said calmly:

"This daughter-in-law said it is the truth. If the Emperor doesn't believe it, this daughter-in-law has no other way."

"Oh? So you have given up explaining to me?"

"No, this daughter-in-law has not given up! It's just that I cannot say it now!"

"Cannot say it? What does this mean?"

Instantly raising her eyebrows, Emperor Shuncheng looked confused. At this moment, Nie Jinxuan shifted her gaze slightly and looked at the palace servants serving in the room...

Nie Jinxuan didn't speak, but seeing this, Emperor Shuncheng narrowed his eyes instantly and waved his hand. Then, Gao Caiyong behind him nodded knowingly, turned around, and dismissed all the palace servants in the room, and even he himself left at the end, closing the door at the same time!

After all the palace servants left, Emperor Shuncheng ordered:

"Alright, now you can say it!"

"Yes!"

Responding respectfully, Nie Jinxuan bowed to Emperor Shuncheng, and then the moment she stood up, she said directly:

"First of all, this daughter-in-law wants to confess to the Emperor that the Prince's injury before coming to the Spring Sacrifice was indeed hidden from the Emperor! However, the reason for hiding it at that time was not just because we didn't want the Emperor to worry, but because we were afraid of criticism from the Crown Prince, Prince Yun, and others!"

"Afraid of criticism from the Crown Prince and others? What do you mean by this?"

"In reply to the Emperor, this daughter-in-law is a woman, so there are some things that are inconvenient for me to say. But I think, even if I don't say it, the Emperor should be clear... Although the Crown Prince is gentle on the surface, he is actually secretly at odds with the Prince. At the time of the Spring Sacrifice, the Emperor can imagine, once the Prince says he is injured and needs to rest and cannot attend the Spring Sacrifice, what will the consequences be?!"

Nie Jinxuan spoke in a low voice. Hearing this, Emperor Shuncheng couldn't help but frown, and then he heard Nie Jinxuan continue:

"I think it goes without saying that there would be cold sarcasm. After all, this kind of thing hasn't happened just once or twice. The Prince's character, the Emperor knows best; he would never say a word about such things. So knowing this would happen, why not avoid it from the beginning?! Besides, the Spring Sacrifice is a major event for the Imperial family; how can we shirk it because of this minor injury and ruin the interest of the Emperor and the Imperial family? Therefore, although this daughter-in-law has persuaded him many times, the Prince ultimately wouldn't let me say a word. He even argued with me many times because of this!

"After arriving at Zuixiashanzhuang, in order not to arouse suspicion, the Prince followed the Emperor to Zi Feng Lin every day. Because of this, this daughter-in-law argued with the Prince many times, and for those few days, I slept with my sister, which finally alarmed the Noble Consort. But later, although under the Noble Consort's mediation, this daughter-in-law returned to the room, I discovered that the wound on the Prince's leg had deteriorated completely because of the running around in Zi Feng Lin these past few days!"

"But at this time, the Prince could no longer say that he had been injured before, otherwise it would only arouse more suspicion. Helplessly, this daughter-in-law had to help the Prince handle the wound simply and then brought strong wine to clean the wound. But who would have thought that this matter would have been settled, but it was accidentally discovered by Eunuch Gao, who then enthusiastically sent fine wine to this daughter-in-law and the Prince! Regarding this, although this daughter-in-law had bitterness in her heart, she couldn't refuse Eunuch Gao's kindness, and I knew Eunuch Gao was the Emperor's person, so in order not to alarm the Emperor, I had to lie to Eunuch Gao."

"Things have reached this point, and the Prince and I are riding a tiger. Later, Eunuch Gao told the Emperor about this, and the Emperor kindly sent fine wine. Regarding this, the Prince and I were grateful for the Emperor's grace, so although the Prince was injured and couldn't drink that night, he still drank the fine wine bestowed by the Emperor in one gulp. But unexpectedly, the next morning, the Prince's leg wound, which had already improved slightly, deteriorated severely, even to a terrifying degree!"

Nie Jinxuan spoke calmly, her beautiful face without a ripple. Speaking of this, she paused slightly, then Nie Jinxuan looked straight at Emperor Shuncheng, and a faint light faintly appeared in her eyes.

"In one night, the wound that had already healed seven or eight parts was torn apart, and the blood stained the bedding. At that time, this daughter-in-law was shocked, but dared not make a sound. Because this daughter-in-law cannot say it, and dare not say it. After all, once this matter is exposed, when the physicians from the Imperial Hospital come to examine and ask why the wound that had already improved suddenly became like this, what should we say? Should we say that we didn't eat or use anything else, but just drank the fine wine bestowed by the Emperor!"

The room was silent. Nie Jinxuan and Emperor Shuncheng looked at each other, their expressions solemn and terrifying. At this moment, Yin Fengzhan, who was standing on the side, frowned tightly, his eyes flickering.

After a long while, Emperor Shuncheng narrowed his eyes.

"So, you think that I secretly put something in the wine, which caused Fourth Son's wound to deteriorate?"

"This daughter-in-law dares not have such delusions. But the Prince's wound did indeed deteriorate overnight, and before that, he had indeed eaten nothing but the fine wine bestowed by the Emperor!"

"Hmph! You really dare to say it!"

"This daughter-in-law thinks that saying it is better than not saying it! After all, if we say it, at least the Prince and the Emperor will know where the problem lies. But if we don't say it, then we will speculate on each other! And in this world, there is nothing more terrifying than planting the seeds of suspicion in one's heart!"

Facing Emperor Shuncheng's gaze, Nie Jinxuan couldn't help but say what she wanted to say most. Hearing this, Emperor Shuncheng was indeed stunned for a moment, but then he cooled down. After watching Nie Jinxuan for a long while, Emperor Shuncheng suddenly said:

"Fourth Son's wife, are you implying that I suspect Fourth Son?"

"This daughter-in-law dares not! This daughter-in-law is just saying what I want to say!"

"But in my ears, why is every sentence a sarcasm toward me?"

"Emperor, please forgive me, this daughter-in-law dares not be so bold! I just said the truth and my heart's words!"

"Hehe... Good truth, good heart's words! You have made me sound so narrow-minded and suspicious!"

Narrowing his eyes, Emperor Shuncheng said with a smile that wasn't a smile. But as he spoke, Emperor Shuncheng's face suddenly tightened.

"However, Fourth Son's wife, I will say it again. You said so much, but do you really think I will believe it all? You must know, you are Fourth Son's wife, so naturally, you are protecting Fourth Son!"

Emperor Shuncheng said word by word. But at this moment, hearing this, Nie Jinxuan smiled instantly.

"If the Emperor is worried about this, then please rest assured! This daughter-in-law is not speaking for him because the Prince is my husband... because I have already decided to divorce the Prince!"