They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 493 Idiot
The woman who fell first was also found. Although she hesitated and dared not say it openly, it was confirmed that it was Consort Xue who stepped on her skirt. There were also witnesses nearby.

The concubines were originally following behind the Empress, and the female relatives were following behind the concubines. However, the Empress smiled and said that everyone should not be restrained or follow the rules. Everyone should just stick together with those they know. Everyone knows that the Empress is kind and generous. Others may just be saying this, but the Empress must really mean it.

Many of the concubines' family members also came, or their old girlfriends. It was rare to see them on ordinary days, so having a chance to chat was better than being bored for a long time. As they talked and laughed, their movements naturally varied in speed.

Consort Xue, taking her time, fell behind.

With irrefutable witness testimony, there was no doubt that Consort Xue had murdered the Empress. The Emperor was furious and stripped Consort Xue of her title and rank, reducing her to a commoner. Considering that she had saved the Empress Dowager's life, he granted her special permission not to send her to the Cold Palace, but her palace was sealed off from then on, and she was placed under house arrest for life, never to leave again.

Marquis Rong'an failed to properly educate his daughter, nearly causing a major disaster. His title was demoted to Earl Rong'an, and he was no longer allowed to inherit it.

In other words, once the Marquis of Rong'an died, Xue Han would no longer have a title to inherit, and the Xue family would no longer be a member of the powerful and wealthy.

Rong Anbo and his wife felt like the sky had fallen!

Xue Han also felt like the sky had fallen.

He was a perfectly good heir to a marquis's family, and now he has nothing left? How is he supposed to face people now, how is he supposed to get along in the capital?

Consort Xue was also indignant, crying and shouting that she was wronged, but her stubbornness was useless.

The evidence is conclusive; her protests of innocence won't change anything.

The Emperor did not want things to escalate to the point of bloodshed, as it was considered unlucky. Otherwise, he would have sent her to the Imperial Prison, where there were plenty of ways to make her tell the truth.

Granny Lu not only killed her but also wounded her spirit, and she even had someone tell Consort Xue about the fate of her family. Consort Xue was so angry that she felt a pain in her chest.

She felt an overwhelming fear; what was she to do with the rest of her life ahead of her?
Her family has been implicated in this situation, and they certainly won't care about her anymore—besides, even if they wanted to, they couldn't. So what about her? Will she just spend her days in despair?

Consort Xue suddenly thought of Xu Zhichun and Liang Minglang, and found an opportunity to send a message to the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager was also furious. A perfectly good pawn hadn't even been put to any use, and she had ruined it herself.

She plotted to murder the Empress and the imperial heir, and even the Empress Dowager couldn't plead for her.

She had no choice but to find another way to support people.

Her poor grandson, Yulang, why did he suffer so much misfortune and injustice, just like his father?
When Consort Xue's letter arrived, the Empress Dowager was very annoyed and didn't want to read it, thinking that out of sight, out of mind.

Consort Xue is so useless, yet she has the nerve to beg her? She didn't tell the truth when she came before, and now no matter how much she cries and begs, it's useless.

The Empress Dowager ordered Granny Jiang to destroy the letter.

Granny Jiang agreed, fearing that Consort Xue might have said something important, so she opened the letter before burning it. If it was just crying and pleading, then she would ignore it.

did not expect--

After carefully reading the letter, Granny Jiang was shocked and hurriedly took it to see the Empress Dowager.

"Your Majesty! You should take a look at Consort Xue's letter."

"Did the letter say anything important?"

The Empress Dowager didn't believe it. She disdained it. What important matter could Consort Xue possibly have?
Granny Jiang, filled with doubt and surprise, presented the letter with both hands: "Your Majesty the Empress Dowager will know once she takes a look."

The Empress Dowager was indeed quite curious, thanks to Granny Jiang's actions. Upon closer inspection, she was stunned. The wife of Marquis Wuxuan, Lady Xu, was the eldest daughter of the Earl of Rong'an?

The Empress Dowager quickly understood Consort Xue's plan.

If Lady Xu is the daughter of the Earl of Rong'an, and Marquis Wuxuan has made such great contributions, isn't the Emperor's treatment of the Xue family a bit excessive?
Putting everything else aside, even for the sake of Marquis Wuxuan's reputation, Xue Shi should not have been punished so mercilessly.

After all, the Empress and her unborn child are both fine, aren't they?
The Empress Dowager couldn't help but sneer, "This is interesting! I never expected that the wife of Marquis Wuxuan would be Xue's sister. Very well, this is wonderful!"

Xu is Xue's older sister. Marquis Wuxuan was born to be on the same side as the Marquis of Rong'an. If Marquis Wuxuan doesn't support Xue, who else can he support?
They want to side with the Empress, but would she trust them?

The Empress Dowager immediately ordered Granny Jiang to question Xue in detail.

"Tell her that this is her only chance. She should answer any questions. If she dares to hide anything again, she can forget about ever stepping out of her palace and will die of old age inside."

"Yes, Queen Mother."

After sending the letter, Xue waited anxiously and nervously.

The moment she saw Granny Jiang, she was surprised, delighted, and excited; she knew she had made the right bet.

"I knew the Empress Dowager wouldn't abandon me. The Empress Dowager still remembers me!"

Jiang Mama was disdainful, but she gave Xue a slight curtsy and said politely, "Madam Xue, the Empress Dowager has specially sent this old servant to ask you questions. Please answer whatever this old servant asks, and be sure to tell this old servant the truth. If there is even the slightest lie, the Empress Dowager said that she will not interfere in this matter, and Madam Xue can only pray for good fortune."

Madam Xue was filled with trepidation. "Yes, yes, I understand. I dare not conceal this from Your Majesty the Empress Dowager."

Granny Jiang nodded: "Then please tell me in detail, Madam Xue, how did the Lady of Wuxuan Marquis become Madam Xue's sister? How did Madam Xue find out about this? Do the Earl of Rong'an and his wife know about it? If they know, why haven't they acknowledged the Lady of Wuxuan Marquis back yet?"

Granny Jiang couldn't help but curse inwardly, "She's brainless!" Marquis Wuxuan was a favorite of the Emperor, holding a high position and great power. Didn't Madam Xue know that? Didn't she know that acknowledging her was equivalent to winning over the Marquis Wuxuan's household?

There are many things that can be done.

Xue choked up.

She didn't explain the whole story clearly, but she knew about 70-80% of it.

But how do I explain this?
She hated Xu Zhichun intensely and was also jealous of her, wishing she could be forced to wander outside for the rest of her life and never be able to reunite with the Xue family to elevate herself.

She is the only eldest daughter of the Xue family!
But now, she's the one who brought this up, and she might need to rely on her to turn things around.
Just thinking about it makes me feel terrible!
After a long silence, Granny Jiang suspected something was amiss and frowned, saying, "If Madam Xue doesn't want to talk about it, then think it over carefully. This old servant will come back another day."

"No, no! Granny, don't go!"

Who knows how long this "change of day" will last? Madam Xue knew she didn't have that much time to wait.

Jiang, the old nanny, was suspicious and urged, "Since that's the case, Madam Xue, please speak quickly. This old servant only listens to the truth. If it's not the truth, I can't report it to the Empress Dowager."

"Yes"

Madam Xue had no choice but to bite the bullet and tell the whole story.

It's really tough to not dare to lie while trying to embellish the truth.