The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 3)

Chapter 410 - No More Births

Ning Chen clenched his fists. "Don't you care about the Fifth Prince? If you die, what will happen to the child?"

"If I don't die, with a mother of such low status, he won't have a good life either!" Qin Jieyu gritted her teeth. "Your Majesty, kill me; I have nothing more to say."

"Do you think you can do all these things and still live?" Ning Chen looked down at her.

Qin Jieyu suddenly laughed, tears streaming down her face as she collapsed to the ground, showing no semblance of grace.

"Your Majesty, she seems to have gone mad," Yuan Jiu whispered.

But Ning Chen stared into Qin Jieyu's eyes and pressed on, "Is there anyone behind you manipulating this?"

"No one!" Qin Jieyu blurted out, "It was me. I initially noticed that something was off with Linglan, but I didn't want to raise any alarms. Later, when I discovered that what she was doing was related to Guifei's pregnancy, I thought I could use Side Consort Xie's hands to eliminate Guifei and her child, so I facilitated her in various ways to assist her."

"You still have a child. Why don't you defend yourself? Are you not afraid that I will kill the Fifth Prince because of you?" Ning Chen pressed.

This was also a point of suspicion for him, as Qin Jieyu's confession was too straightforward, seeming more like someone who knew the outcome and was rushing toward death.

However, Qin Jieyu let out a derisive laugh, "Defend myself? Will that be of any use? Linglan could be bought off by Side Consort Xie while being beside me; her loyalty to me is only a matter of time before she betrays me. Rather than crying and pleading my innocence, I would prefer to die with some dignity."

Finally, she looked directly at Ning Chen, "The child is innocent. Besides, even a tiger does not eat its own cubs; the Emperor would not do that."

Such decisiveness left Ning Chen unable to discern any flaws in her reasoning.

After a moment of silence, he finally raised his hand and summoned Yuan Jiu forward.

"Convey my decree: Jieyu Qin, who assisted in wrongdoing and plotted against Guifei and the royal heir, is to be demoted to commoner status and sentenced to death. She shall not be allowed to enter the royal mausoleum. Side Consort Xie of Prince Kang is the main conspirator in this matter and shall be executed as well."

Just as Qin Jieyu had said, she did not struggle or speak, but tears continued to flow uncontrollably.

At that moment, no one felt sympathy for her.

As soon as Qin Jieyu was taken away, Kong Qing entered from outside, wearing an expression of delight.

"Your Majesty, Guifei has awoken!"

Ning Chen's previously darkened gaze suddenly brightened, and without saying a word, he strode outside, "Prepare the palanquin; go to Furong Palace!"

At this time, Huai An came to report that Prince Kang and his princess consort had arrived and requested to see him.

"No need to meet them. Let the couple return first. I trust Prince Kang knows nothing of this matter. They should handle their affairs at home first." Ning Chen waved his hand without turning back.

Clearly, he was in a hurry to see Ming Guifei.

Huai An complied and went to convey the message.

Hearing this, Prince Kang also breathed a sigh of relief.

Recently, Prince Kang had truly suffered a great deal. First, there were issues on the Yue family's side, leading to that fool entering the palace, which nearly caused Guifei to miscarry. Now, his own side consort was audacious enough to scheme to harm Guifei and her children.