THE FLOWER PALACE'S SECRET

Chapter 48: Finding the Truth (2)

One by one the servants of Tianli Palace who were passing by Shen Yanzhia and Lin Zian looked at them strangely. Unpleasant whispers began to be heard from the mouths of servants who did not know manners.

"Isn't that Prince Qin and Princess Jing Mei? Why did they come here?"

"Well, the sun has risen from the west!"

"They may be humbling themselves to ask the Great Mistress for help."

"really? I heard they had a big fight because of Princess Duanmu a few days ago."

"Be careful with your words. If you hear it, your tongue will be cut off!"

The arrival of Shen Yanzhia and Lin Zian into the Tianli Palace naturally attracted a lot of attention. How not, the owner of this palace was Concubine Duan, the Great Concubine who had long been hostile to Shen Yanzhia and Lin Zian. The hidden dispute between Concubine Duan and the Qin family had indeed become an open secret. Anyone already knows that the three royal family have a bad and complicated relationship.

"Don't listen to them," said Lin Zian as he covered Shen Yanzhia's two ears with his palm. The man did not want Shen Yanzhia to experience a bad mood over the brazen words of the immoral servants.

"I'm fine. This kind of situation I've been through a lot."

Arriving before the main door of Tianli Palace, Shen Yanzhia and Lin Zian greeted the servants of Seli Duan.

"I don't think you're coming" Consort Duan said. The woman was engrossed in watching her newly painted beautiful nails.

"Ah, please sit down, honored guest."

Shen Yanzhia really wanted to tear the dirty mouth of Consort Duan. It was only fitting that the servants here were so brash. The behavior of a subordinate reflects the behavior of his superior. So, Shen Yanzhia was unable to be patient anymore.

"Hold, wangfei." Lin Zian held back Shen Yanzhia's wrist.

"Second Prince, do you think I look good?"

Lin Zian knew Consort Duan was insinuating him. His emotions are a little ignited, only he can still hold and still can control.

"I'm telling you, sending a noisy sparrow will only make the hunter jump an arrow to his neck."

Concubine Yu must have made a mistake until Consort Duan found out Lin Zian's plan. Otherwise, the female fox would not have bothered to dirty her luxurious palace with the footprints of Lin Zian and Shen Yanzhia that she was so unhappy with.

"Concubine Duan, tell me your purpose in calling us here!"

Shen Yanzhia really could not hold back her patience anymore. Seeing Consort Duan's face made him angry and recalled back to the mistreatment of the concubine to him in the past.

Yes, Shen Yanzhia and Consort Duan's bad relationship is indeed not just mere bird news. His dispute with the Emperor's concubine had been going on for many years. Shen Yanzhia was the Queen Mother's favorite daughter, so Consort Duan could not freely disturb her. The concubine could only disturb him in a subtle way that was considered ordinary by everyone.

Shen Yanzhia had never expected that the woman who occupied the highest position after the queen in this kingdom would be so calculating with a little girl like her. But, Shen Yanzhia did not like to be bullied. If someone oppresses him, he must retaliate, no matter if that person is a high official, a family, or even an Emperor. For Shen Yanzhia, they had absolutely no right to interfere in her life.

"I know you're looking for evidence. If you want, I can help give you something you're looking for."

"Are you negotiating with us?" shen Yanzhia asked as she stared intently at Consort Duan.

"Not negotiate, but make a deal. If you're willing to go far away from the capital, I'll give you the evidence you're looking for."

Hah, this concubine is indeed deliberately looking for trouble.

"You're kicking us out?"

"Not expelling, but consequences."

"Concubine Duan, what are you planning?"

"I? I'm planning to take your brother's crown."

Concubine Duan cheered in his heart when he saw Lin Zian and Shen Yanzhia ignited emotions. In a moment, the goal of all his plans so far will be achieved.

"You don't want to know what poison weakened the late Crown Prince and the late Emperor to the point of making them die on the battlefield eighteen years ago?"

"Say!"

"You have to agree to the deal first, then I can tell you."

Shen Yanzhia really wanted to silence Concubine Duan's venomous mouth with the poison from Ru Xiaolan. This cunning woman is trying to make him go away. But, Shen Yanzhia later realized that the importance of the truth about the death of the late Crown Prince was more important than anything else.

Should he give up? If he leaves, he can get clues and the truth about the incident and the investigation can continue. Let Lin Zian and Tang Yin continue on. After all, his goal of knowing his true identity had also met a bright spot. Shen Yanzhia was able to rest on her laurels up to that point.

He had to sacrifice to get something big. Shen Yanzhia had a long thought. If one truth is revealed, the other truth will also be revealed. As all the truths ranging from poison that caused the late Crown Prince and the late Emperor to weaken to death on the battlefield, the secrets of the basement of Ruo Shui Palace, the secret of the corruption of the ministers, are revealed, the secret of the Prime Minister's corruption, until the latest case of loss of military funds is revealed, the heavy burden borne by the Queen Mother for her grief for eighteen years will disappear. The country will also wipe out the rice barn-biting rats and the plunderers of the welfare of the people. Up to that point, Shen Yanzhia's life value would be perfect.

Moreover, Lin Yang's crown and Lin Zian's safety would also be assured. Concubine Duan only wanted herself to be lost from the sight of the royal family and the people of the Ling Dynasty. That way, the great concubine's hatred would disappear and her thirst was satisfied.

"good. I approve!"

"Zhi 'er! Whatchu mean?"

Shen Yanzhia looked softly at Lin Zian's eyes that were burning like fire. Shen Yanzhia's radiant eyes told Lin Zian that everything would be fine. But, Lin Zian still could not accept it. The deal Concubine Duan offered was extremely disadvantageous to be made. He could not let the woman he loved go.

"It turns out you're not narrow-minded, Princess Jing Mei. Then, I'll be generous to tell you."

"Concubine Duan, don't beat around the bush! Say it!" shen Yanzhia.

"Do you know who poisoned the late Crown Prince?"

Concubine Duan paused her words.

"Your father, Prince Qin!"

"What's? It can't be!"

"Yes, it's impossible to think back. But, your Emperor was so naive and stupid when he was young. He didn't realize that he was harming his own brother."

There was no sad look or regret on Consort Duan's face. The woman was still watching her beautiful nails. Shen Yanzhia's anger had already reached the crown of her head. Blood boils. The woman jumped about to grab Consort Duan's hand, but tripped on her own shirt until she fell down.

"Princess Mei, why is it so rushed?"

"Tell me what else do you know?"

"I just agreed to say something up here. Sorry, I can't tell you anything anymore."

Lin Zian immediately helped Shen Yanzhia get up. At a time like this, he had to stay calm. Lin Zian couldn't be rash because this palace wasn't his. If he made a mess here, then the Queen Mother and the Emperor would not be able to help him either.

"I'm tired. The waiter! Bring Princess Jing Mei and the Second Prince out!"

The two servants by Concubine Duan's side forced Shen Yanzhia and Lin Zian out of the room within Tianli Palace.

"Take me off!"

Shen Yanzhia brushed off the hand of the servant dragging her.

"Ah, dear Princess Jing Mei, don't forget the deal. I'll send people to see if you're gone or not in three days!"

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