Ambitious Favored Consort: How To Become A Wangfei

Chapter 48: Mistress

Glossary:

[1] Yao and Shun were wise monarchs

Tang Shishi's eyebrows twitched slightly. She thought yesterday's matter had passed and did not expect Prince Jing would investigate it thoroughly. Probably it was the order of Prince Jing to toss about in the Yinian courtyard all morning.

Prince Jing suppressed everything that happened last night except for several people that were involved, no one else knew about Zhao Zixun being drugged. This was not a good thing after all. It would only damage Zhao Zixun's reputation when it was spread out. As early as last night, Zhao Chengjun suppressed it like lightning when some clues have been discovered.

Now, only these few people in the main hall and the true mastermind behind the scenes knew the truth of what had happened last night.

Tang Shishi came forward with the tea, softly and gently removed Zhao Chengjun's teacup and changed it to the new tea. At this moment, only the sound of her pouring water could be heard in the room. Lu Yufei could not help but raised her eyes secretly. They were being served in the main hall, trembling with fear, and dared not speak, while Tang Shishi could pour tea freely.

Zhao Zixun frowned, looked at Tang Shishi several times, and his expression was very restrained. Zhao Chengjun did not plan to drink any water, but after Tang Shishi changed to the new tea, unknowingly, he picked up the teacup and slowly stroke it in his hand.

Zhao Chengjun took his time and asked, "Why, can't you say it?"

"I don't dare." Zhao Zixun withdrew his gaze promptly. He originally had a concern about Tang Shishi's presence and felt that it was not appropriate for her to listen to these secrets of the mansion. However, Zhao Chengjun was already annoyed, and Zhao Zixun did not dare to delay any more, so he could only respectfully say, "Father has ordered and I dared not neglect. After returning last night, I interrogate all the people who handled it and left nothing unturned. Finally found out that it was the maid who delivered the wine yesterday. She was greedy and wanted to climb up. So, she secretly added an aphrodisiac drug to my wine. I overlooked for a while and was caught in her insidious scheme."

Tang Shishi put down the teapot, handed the old tea to the maid, and stood beside Zhao Chengjun with her hands together. She kept busy with her hands, but she did not stop listening. Zhao Chengjun did not believe what Zhao Zixun said, and even Tang Shishi did not believe it.

How could such a little maid dare to drug Shizi? Even if she was brave enough to climb the bed, where did she find the aphrodisiac, and why did not she appear after she succeeded?

This statement sounded reasonable at first, but after thorough considerations, it was simply groundless.

This was the outcome of Zhao Zixun's investigation. Zhao Chengjun held the teacup in his hand and said nothing. He just looked at Lu Yufei, "There is a difference between inside and outside. Men shouldn't get too involved in the internal affairs of the mansion. Shizi Consort, you are the mistress of the mansion, what did you find out?"

Lu Yufei suddenly became nervous. She did not dare to lift her head and submissively said, "Exactly like what Shizi has said. When Shizi interrogated the servants, I was also present at that time. It was indeed the maid who was bold and wanted to climb up to seek fame and fortune. She secretly plotted against Shizi."

Tang Shishi secretly raised her eyebrows. The husband and wife were a single entity. Even if Lu Yufei had a conflict with Zhao Zixun, he would still be the person next to the pillow after all. No matter what happened, of course, Lu Yufei would certainly cover up for Zhao Zixun. Then, how could she face Zhao Chengjun?