Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

Jiang Xue's words were like cold water poured over their heads, causing some timid concubines to shrink back half a step, with fear written all over their faces.

"Don't scare people here. We can do nothing in the front hall. Why should we be sent to the inner court if we come here?" Although she was panicking, Concubine Jin forced herself not to show her cowardice in front of Jiang Xue, and retorted loudly.

“The rules of the front hall and the back hall are different. The princess can enter and leave the front hall freely, but the concubines in the harem are not allowed to enter the Xuchen back hall without permission.

If Concubine Jin wants to discuss this, Changle is happy to take the time to explain, but the location may not be so comfortable."

At this time, Qing Feng walked up from behind Jiang Xue and approached Concubine Jin step by step.

His appearance made the concubines even more nervous, because they all knew that Qing Feng's every move represented Xiao Zhan's will.

"Try to touch me. I am the daughter of a noble family in Beiling. If you dare to attack me, my father will never forgive you."

Concubine Jin shouted in a timid manner, her face turned pale, and her body involuntarily moved backwards. She only avoided falling because of the support of the maid behind her.

"It seems that Concubine Jin is threatening me." Jiang Xue sneered, "Unfortunately, such threats don't work on me."

Her eyes were as cold as ice as she stared at Concubine Jin: "Speaking of which, there is still an old score between us that has not been settled. Let's settle it today."

It turned out that Xiao Yun's inappropriate behavior towards her last time was not accidental. After investigation, it was found that there was a third person present at the time, and it was this person who drugged Xiao Yun.

And this third person was Concubine Jin’s eunuch.

"Bring the person up." Jiang Xue ordered the servant.

Soon, under the escort of the guards, the eunuch was brought in front of everyone.

Two days ago, Jiang Xue had sent her to the Inner Court, and after a strict interrogation, she finally got the truth.

"Princess Changle, what do you mean?"

When Concubine Jin saw the female official covered in scars, her face turned pale instantly, her eyes turned away from her in panic, and she lowered her head, not daring to look at anyone.

"What do you mean?" Jiang Xue chuckled. "Has Concubine Jin forgotten how you framed Prince An and me?"

"What are you talking about? I don't understand at all." Concubine Jin was terrified. She thought the matter had been settled, but she didn't expect Jiang Xue to bring up the matter in public.

Especially in front of Xuchen Palace, if it was confirmed that she was against Prince An, her position would be in jeopardy.

You know, Prince An is the emperor's closest brother, and offending him is tantamount to digging your own grave.

If she is found guilty, not only will the emperor's punishment follow, but her family may also sacrifice her to protect themselves.

Thinking of this, Concubine Jin trembled all over and regretted it deeply. She shouldn't have listened to Concubine Feng's words and dealt with Prince An.

That woman had promised that everything would be handled perfectly, so how come Jiang Xue had found a flaw now?

"Don't you understand? It doesn't matter. If Concubine Jin has a bad memory, let this female official help you recall it." Jiang Xue said, and signaled her subordinates to help the female official up. "Come on, tell everyone exactly what you said yesterday."

The female official first looked at Jiang Xue, and then at Concubine Jin who lowered her head and avoided her sight.

The promise Jiang Xue made yesterday came to mind: as long as she told the truth, she would be free and have a happy marriage.

For her who wanted to leave the palace and live an ordinary life, this was undoubtedly the best choice.

It turned out that she was supposed to leave the palace and get married four years ago, but Concubine Jin delayed it until now for various reasons.

Her fiancé married someone else because of this, which made her extremely hateful.

In this incident, Concubine Jin once again promised to let her go after the matter was accomplished, but she broke her promise afterwards. So when Jiang Xue proposed a deal, she agreed without hesitation.

As the female official slowly told the truth, everyone understood that the reason why Xiao Yun behaved abnormally towards Jiang Xue was because someone had drugged his wine, and the special fragrance on Jiang Xue's body intensified the effect of the drug.

Faced with irrefutable evidence, Jiang Xue coldly asked, "Princess Jin, do you have any explanation now?"

"What can a servant's one-sided words prove?" Despite this, Concubine Jin still tried to struggle, but the expressions of the concubines around her said it all. There were very few sympathizers, and most of them were secretly glad that they had one less competitor.

This time, Concubine Jin really brought it upon herself and cannot blame anyone else.

"I have always been kind to you, giving you gold, silver and treasures, and letting you live a carefree life. You actually conspired with this woman to frame me? Do you think there will be any good results from this?"

Concubine Jin was furious at the eunuch. At this moment, she seemed unable to do anything except shouting wildly.

"You are not unkind to her?" Jiang Xue sneered in response, "Madam Concubine Jin, your 'not unkind' is really unbearable."

Jiang Xue waved her hand and asked the guards to loosen the restraints on the female official and instead control Concubine Jin.

"Jiang Xue, are you crazy? I am the Concubine Jin appointed by the Emperor himself. How dare you treat me like this?" Concubine Jin had her hands tied behind her back and she yelled at Jiang Xue with her eyes wide open. Her face was distorted, completely losing her usual dignified image.

"Princess Jin is a scheming woman. She falsely accused Prince An and almost damaged the reputation of the royal family. Now that the evidence is conclusive, send her to the Inner Court to reflect on herself." With an order, the guards took her away.

Before they left, Jiang Xue specifically instructed Qing Feng: "Spread the truth and don't let those nobles take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble."

"Yes, sir." Qing Feng took the order and left.

"Is there anyone else who needs help?" Jiang Xue looked around, and the remaining concubines looked at each other.

"Since everything is fine, please leave." Seeing them hesitating, Jiang Xue raised her eyebrows and said, "Why, do you still want to wait for the emperor to punish you? It is a serious crime to enter Xuchen Palace without permission. Do you all want to follow Concubine Jin to the Inner Court to reflect on your actions?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the concubines remembered the posture of the guards and Concubine Jin's madness, and were immediately frightened. They bowed hastily and left quickly.

"Princess." After everyone had left, Fu Dong came over carrying an exquisite dressing box.

The dressing box was not only large but also exquisitely crafted, and it was filled with precious things.

"Come here." Jiang Xue waved to the female official who had testified, and asked Fu Dong to hand her the dressing box.

"This is your dowry." Jiang Xue said.

"This..." The female official was so surprised that she was speechless. Holding the heavy dressing box, she felt as if she was in a dream. In her life, she had never met such a generous master.

When I served Concubine Jin, the best reward I received was a mutton-fat jade bracelet.

The box of treasures in front of her was enough for her to buy a luxury house in the center of Beijing.

Jiang Xue said softly, "I will ask the emperor to help you find a good marriage. In this way, you can get married with peace of mind and live a life of taking care of your husband and children. Isn't this what you have always wished for?"