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Chapter 909 Mu Xin Nuan's Calmness!
Mu Xin Nuan immediately ordered, "Go, bring those two palace servants here right away."
Mu Xin Nuan's expression was rather unpleasant. She carried Zong Yao back to Chengqian Palace.
At the same time, she immediately sent Chunyu to the Mu residence to see if the same news had reached them.
"Tell me, where did you two hear this news from?"
The two palace maids were naturally terrified. This was the Empress, who was the Emperor's favorite concubine, and they certainly dared not offend her.
"Your Majesty, this servant only heard it from people outside."
"Nonsense! You live deep within the palace, how could you have had contact with people outside? If you're not telling the truth, then send you to the Censorate."
"Your Majesty, please spare me! I heard it from the guards outside, but I don't know if it's true or not. Please have mercy on me, Your Majesty."
Mu Xin Nuan's gaze darkened. "You dare to gossip in the palace without knowing the truth? You deliberately waited by the rockery, didn't you? If you weren't acting under someone else's orders, why would you deliberately leak such information to me? Do you really think that because I have nothing going on in the harem, I can't see through your little tricks?"
"Your Majesty, please spare me! This servant wouldn't dare!"
"Aunt Fang, have someone investigate all their relatives and friends, and thoroughly search their residences as well. I'm not in a good mood today and don't have the energy to waste time with them."
"Yes, ma'am."
Aunt Fang obeyed the order and left, while the two palace maids were truly terrified.
In the past, when they encountered this Empress in the palace, she had always been gentle and kind. Unexpectedly, she lost her temper so badly today. It seems that this time, they are probably doomed.
"Your Majesty, this servant will never dare to do it again. Please forgive this servant this time. This servant did not mean it."
Mu Xin Nuan snorted coldly. Even at this point, they're still being stubborn. Do they really think I wouldn't dare to touch them?
I originally thought that since there were no other concubines in the harem, things would be peaceful.
Unexpectedly, there are still people who are unwilling to stay still and want to cause trouble in the harem?
Don't they even consider whether Mu Xin Nuan is the kind of soft-hearted person?
Mu Xin Nuan is indeed kind-hearted, but this kindness cannot be directed at everyone.
Having not made a move for many years, it seems she has managed to make the other party believe that she is a good-natured person with no temper.
If I don't teach her a lesson this time, she'll really think I'm a pushover!
"Guards, drag these two who are spreading rumors and causing trouble in the palace out, give each of them twenty strokes of the cane, and then take them in for questioning."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Your Majesty, please spare me! This servant truly did not know!"
Mu Xin Nuan ignored the cries and shouts of these people and went straight into the inner hall. She lay down on the couch and began to ponder whether this matter was true or false.
Even if it were true, the Emperor's efforts to keep it from her would be understandable. But who was instructing these palace maids?
If they are willing to recruit, it will naturally not be a difficult task.
The problem is, these two people would probably rather die than say anything.
Mu Xin Nuan couldn't help but think of what had happened at the Chu residence last time.
Mu Xin Nuan couldn't sit still any longer, so she changed into her court robes and rode in a sedan chair to the Imperial Study.
When Duanmu Chuze heard that Anuan had arrived, his heart skipped a beat. It seemed that someone must have leaked the news.
"You may all leave now. I have some important matters to discuss with the Empress. We will discuss the rest tomorrow."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Anuan, what are you doing here? Is there something urgent that you can't wait until I get back to talk to me?"
"I'm asking you, is what happened with Ah Xuan true or not?"
Duanmu Chuze's eyes darkened. He glanced left and right, then took Mu Xinnuan's hand and entered the inner hall.
"Ah Nuan, don't worry. Ah Xuan is fine, so don't worry. It's just that there are some things I can't tell you right now. Just trust me, Ah Xuan is alright."
Mu Xin Nuan's suspicion deepened. "But did you send Ah Xuan on some dangerous mission, which is why you kept it from me?"
Duanmu Chuze pursed his lips, gently pulled her into his arms, and after a while said, "Anuan, what you need to do now is to find a way to find the person who spread the rumors. Also, don't let Qing'er be affected. The baby in her belly has just settled down, and nothing can go wrong."
Mu Xin Nuan's voice was somewhat muffled, "I've already arranged for people to do these things. However, I'm afraid it won't be easy to find that person."
“Anuan, this matter is most likely related to that Consort Luo. I have received information that the person who poisoned Jing'er last time was instructed by Consort Luo. Moreover, Zhuang Shi’s framing of Qing’er was also instigated by her.”
"Consort Luo? How dare she?"
"I doubt that Consort Luo alone would dare to set up such a large scheme."
Mu Xin Nuan's expression changed slightly. "Are you doubting Prince Ming?"
Duanmu Chuze shook his head. "No! I never doubted my second brother. He knew nothing about this matter. Moreover, I had people investigate Consort Luo for so long, and we finally found out that she still had secret dealings with people outside. In more than half a year, they only met three times. Don't you think Consort Luo is very cautious?"
"Have you found out who that person is?"
Duanmu Chuze whispered a name in her ear, and Mu Xinnuan was immediately terrified!
With an incredulous expression, he exclaimed in astonishment, "No way? He really has that kind of guts?"
"Why not? I've already sent my secret guards to keep an eye on this matter, and I believe we'll have a result soon."
Mu Xin Nuan bit her lip lightly, hesitated for a moment, still a little uneasy, "What about Ah Xuan?"
"Ah Xuan is fine. The assassination attempt was just a pretext. I only wanted to give Ah Xuan an excuse to stay in his tent. Don't worry, I've sent guards to follow him. He won't be in any danger."
"I trust your arrangements, of course. But can Ah Xuan, with his somewhat impulsive nature, really help you with anything significant?"
"Don't underestimate your brother. Although he hasn't distinguished himself in battle at the border, he hasn't shown any impatience or irritability in the past few months. Sending him to the border this time was a brilliant move of mine."
Mu Xin Nuan glared at him and snorted coldly, "You still dare to say that?"
Duanmu Chuze quickly stretched out his hands, "Okay, okay, I was wrong. Come, sit down for a while and relax. After I finish reviewing the memorials on the table, we'll go to Fushou Palace for lunch together."
"go quickly."
Looking at his earnest and busy profile, Mu Xin Nuan couldn't help but feel emotional. It was already difficult enough for him to be a wise emperor. How could she ask for too much from him?