Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 355

Chapter 355

Shen Lingjun immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the situation was urgent just now, and I was disrespectful in front of Your Majesty, causing Your Majesty to be frightened. I am guilty."

When the emperor looked at Shen Lingjun, his expression finally softened: "Get up. What crime have you committed? Not only are you innocent, but you have also rendered meritorious service in saving the emperor."

If Shen Lingjun hadn't rushed up, hit Consort Xue on the head with a stone, and kicked her away, the Emperor would at least be more seriously injured, if not dead.

Although Shen Lingjun acted roughly and without any noblewoman's demeanor, she did indeed save the emperor.

As the emperor spoke, he glanced at the two guards: "I entrusted you with protecting my safety, yet you, as imperial guards, arrive later than a noblewoman. What use are you to me?"

Knowing they had failed in their duty, the guards lowered their heads and accepted their punishment without daring to utter a sound.

They were completely taken aback by Consort Xue's sudden outburst and were too stunned to react in time, which is why they were too late to come to her rescue.

Shen Lingjun was already a second-rank imperial consort, and even with her merits, it was not appropriate to bestow upon her a higher title. The emperor then bestowed upon her generous gifts of gold and silver, and then left Changxin Palace in his imperial carriage to return to his own palace to recuperate.

After the emperor left, Shen Lingjun, Lady Wen, and Consort Jing exchanged a knowing glance.

Consort Jing guessed that Consort Xue's sudden madness must be the work of Shen Lingjun, as she was already used to Shen Lingjun having all sorts of unexpected and mysterious abilities.

But on the surface, she still feigned surprise and exclaimed, "How terrifying! How could Sister Xuepin suddenly be possessed by an evil spirit?"

Shen Lingjun smiled.

She used the excuse of approaching Consort Xue to secretly flick the beast blood gu she was holding at Consort Xue when she wasn't paying attention.

The Beast Blood Gu doesn't choose its host; it burrows into anyone's brain, and it flew into Consort Xue's ear in an instant. Consort Xue had never taken a treasure like the Rhinoceros Dragon Evil-Repelling Pill, so she was no match for the Gu worm.

Using their own methods against them is a particularly pleasant experience.

Shen Lingjun also solemnly echoed Consort Jing: "Perhaps too many people have died in this palace, and the resentment is too heavy, so there might be something unclean. If you have a guilty conscience and your conduct is not upright, you are more likely to be possessed by evil spirits."

Consort Jing smiled, genuinely feeling much more relaxed.

Regardless of whether Consort Xue can recover, she can forget about staying in the palace any longer. The emperor was bitten by her, and he'll probably have nightmares every night whenever he sees her face.

Being relegated to the sidelines is considered a good outcome.

Sure enough, news came soon after that the Ministry of Justice interrogated Consort Xue and her palace servants, but obtained no results. Consort Xue remained in a beast-like frenzy, showing no signs of recovery, which certainly didn't seem like an act.

This matter became an unsolved case, and could only be dismissed as a case of possession by evil spirits.

The emperor sent Consort Xue to the Cold Palace and imprisoned her. Because of this, and because he became more wary of her, another legitimate daughter of the Chu family who had been sent to the palace also completely lost favor.

As for the little prince born to Consort Xue, he was entrusted to another older concubine in the palace who had no children, was gentle, low-key and reliable.

When news of Consort Xue reached the Changguo Marquis's residence, the Marquis was greatly disappointed.

Others might not know, but he knew exactly what was going on. He was the one who gave the Beast Blood Gu to Consort Xue, instructing her to find an opportunity to eliminate the Ninth Prince, without implicating the Chu family. If she could also take care of the Chu family's enemies, that would be even better.