sjar Chapter 183 The Identity of the Imperial Concubine
Chapter 183 The Identity of the Imperial Concubine
"If we can't become brothers-in-law with Your Highness, but can become sworn brothers, I would be happy to have Your Highness as a confidant."
He did it on purpose.
Gu Liang chuckled inwardly, "Your Highness's sincerity makes me seem rather naive?"
He said, "Does Your Highness truly not understand?"
"What do you want me to know?" Gu Liang's lips curled up slightly. "Do you know that you stole someone else's identity, or do you know that you can say a few sweet words?"
Pei Shangdao was stunned for a moment, but quickly concealed his expression.
“Your Highness is too kind,” Pei Shangdao said. “I was just joking with Your Highness. If Your Highness doesn’t like it, then I won’t say anything more.”
"Oh, I remember now, Xia Qi asked me to go back to the manor early today, because I've been so busy with the various tasks at the manor lately that I can't catch my breath."
I'll go ahead first.
Gu Liang watched him leave.
He wasn't familiar with him, but Qin Qi had investigated the Marquis of Guangde. The Marquis of Guangde was a wicked man, and his son was just as bad.
However, he is probably still a wolf in sheep's clothing.
At this moment, in the imperial court...
The Ministry of Justice submitted a memorial to the throne regarding the incident involving the Wen family in Luozhou years ago.
The emperor opened the memorial, glanced at it from top to bottom, and then closed it again.
The Wen family of Luozhou was exiled for embezzling disaster relief funds, but it also involved the current Imperial Noble Consort, Duke Liu, and even Duke Liu's former subordinates.
The emperor was already very familiar with such matters, and considering the reputation of Yanjing, he didn't say anything more.
After the morning court session.
Ren Shuying was taken to the Imperial Study by Lord Zhang from the Ministry of Justice.
On the way, Ren Shuying watched Lord Zhang's retreating figure, knowing that Gu Liang had already taken care of things.
He said, "Lord Zhang, thank you for your trouble."
"It doesn't matter."
Ren Shuying did nothing extra; she simply followed Lord Zhang quietly to the Imperial Study.
As soon as I arrived at the Imperial Study, I heard angry voices coming from inside.
Lord Zhang and Ren Shuying exchanged a glance. "Say what needs to be said, and figure out what shouldn't be said yourself."
Ren Shuying nodded and bowed.
Upon entering the imperial study, he hurriedly picked up the inkstone from the floor.
He quickly bowed and said, "This humble subject greets Your Majesty."
The emperor, suppressing his anger, glanced at him.
"You're Ren Shuying?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"No gift."
"It's Your Majesty."
He slowly raised his head and stood up.
The emperor finally saw his face clearly and sighed, "It's just as Eunuch Wang described."
Ren Shuying thought for a moment, wasn't Eunuch Wang someone close to the emperor? Why would he speak up for him? Thinking deeper, Gu Liang wouldn't go to such lengths, nor would he beat someone close to the emperor like that.
Could it be that someone is trying to oppose Gu Liang?
So he said, "Your Majesty flatters me. Has Your Majesty heard of this humble subject?"
The Emperor smiled. "No need to be so formal. I heard from Eunuch Wang that this year's top scholar in the autumn examination is more beautiful than a woman, which has piqued my curiosity."
Ren Shuying nodded thoughtfully.
"What is your relationship with Wen Gujia?" He changed the subject so quickly that it almost caught everyone off guard.
Ren Shuying's expression instantly turned serious. "Your Majesty," he replied, "I have changed my name. My original name was Wen Guzhu Yu."
"You are," the emperor's eyes widened, "you are a member of the Wen family?"
"But I remember that the Wen family members are all dead."
He knew the Imperial Noble Consort's methods well, so why would he leave any survivors?
Ren Shuying's eyes flickered, and he said, "Your Majesty, I am fortunate to have survived, but knowing I cannot travel under my original identity, I changed my name and participated in the autumn examination, all for my own future."
"But I am still uneasy, for my uncle entrusted me with some letters before he died, instructing me to live on and deliver the evidence to His Majesty."
Ren Shuying choked with emotion: "Your Majesty, it has been truly difficult for this humble subject to stand before you. Please accept this evidence."
He took the letter.