Chapter 1408 The Queen’s brilliant plan!
In order to prevent Jingxuan's momentum from completely overshadowing her son, An Miaoyi had already thought of killing Pei Zhixiu and her son!
For An Miaoyi, this affair was like a sudden unexpected event that caused a fall!

However, even if there was no affair this time, An Miaoyi would not give up. Even if she made it up, she would overshadow Pei Zhixiu and Jingxuan, the mother and son. Therefore, now that this opportunity has come, An Miaoyi naturally needs to make good use of it!
An Miaoyi could have asked Madam Cao to capture Liu Ying and bring her back to the Inner Court for punishment when Pei Zhixiu was not in the yard in the morning, but An Miaoyi did not do so. Instead, she asked someone to keep an eye on when Pei Zhixiu would return from the medical school, and then sent Madam Cao to arrest her!

The reason why the Queen Daqian insisted on arresting people in the presence of Pei Zhixiu was mainly because of two purposes!
The first purpose is to deliberately make things bigger!

Pei Zhixiu has always been favored and protected by Ye Mingsheng, so she can be independent in the palace. Pei Zhixiu herself has no leverage. Apart from the Changshan Medical Clinic that has been handed over to others, she has no other business. Therefore, even if some people with ulterior motives want to do something, they have no chance.
So after finally catching Bae Ji-soo's evidence, he naturally wouldn't let it go easily!
Moreover, in this matter, Madam Cao has found enough evidence. Wang Xiaocui and Yang Song have confessed. The love letter that Wang Xiaocui asked Liu Ying to send has also been found in Yang Song's residence. All of this can be said to be ironclad evidence!
Moreover, the charge this time was adultery, which was a serious crime in the harem. Even if it was reported to Ye Mingsheng, An Miaoyi was not afraid at all. After all, this was a matter of principle...

Even if Ye Mingsheng dotes on Pei Zhixiu, it is impossible for him to be too protective of Pei Zhixiu on this issue!

Therefore, in An Miaoyi's view, she is already in an invincible position, and is just waiting to destroy the limelight of Pei Zhixiu and her son through this incident.

In addition to wanting to make things bigger, An Miaoyi's second goal is to involve Pei Zhixiu in this incident!
The real protagonists of this affair are Wang Xiaocui, a palace maid from the laundry department, and Yang Song, a guard from the Imperial Guards!

Liu Ying, the palace maid beside Pei Zhixiu, knew that Wang Xiaocui was having an affair but did not report it actively. She even helped Wang Xiaocui deliver love letters. Therefore, she committed the crime of harboring and not reporting, as well as the crime of being an accomplice!

And because Liu Ying was a palace maid beside Pei Zhixiu, Pei Zhixiu had the problem of not governing her subordinates strictly. This problem is not small but not big either.

An Miaoyi had no doubt that if this matter was brought to Ye Mingsheng's attention, Ye Mingsheng would certainly protect Pei Zhixiu and make a big deal out of a small matter. At most, he would fine Pei Zhixiu, let him reflect on himself behind closed doors, and then let the matter go.

An Miaoyi finally caught Pei Zhixiu's handle, so naturally she would not be satisfied with such a result!

The reason why she asked Madam Cao to arrest people in the presence of Pei Zhixiu was because she knew that Pei Zhixiu was very good to the palace maids and eunuchs under her, so she hoped that in the process of arresting people, Madam Cao would have some conflicts with Pei Zhixiu, and it would be best if Pei Zhixiu refused to call for help...
In this way, Pei Zhixiu's problem can no longer be simply regarded as lax governance. An Miaoyi can accuse her of harboring a criminal!

At that time, even if Ye Mingsheng wanted to make a big thing small, it would probably not be that easy!

But An Miaoyi is smart, and Pei Zhixiu is not stupid either. After realizing that the visitor had bad intentions, they let Madam Cao take the person away without stopping them!
As a result, An Miaoyi's wishful thinking was temporarily shattered, but An Miaoyi didn't care too much about it. After all, Liu Ying was already in the Inner Court, and when she was in the Inner Court, what Liu Ying wanted to say was not up to her!
Without even An Miaoyi's instructions, Madam Cao took the initiative to say:
"My queen, this Liu Ying will confess that Concubine Pei knew that she was involved in the affair, and promised that she would help her solve the matter!"

An Miaoyi didn't say anything after hearing this, but just gave Madam Cao a satisfied look, and at this time Qiqige said:

"Your Majesty, this is great! With this charge, even if Your Majesty wants to protect that bitch, it won't be that easy. This time, that bitch and her little bastard must be banished to the cold palace and they will never be able to turn over a new leaf!"

Looking at Qiqige's excited expression, An Miaoyi shook her head and said:

"Even if we catch her, His Majesty dotes on her so much, it won't be that easy!"

"The news has probably spread throughout the palace now. Perhaps His Majesty will inquire about it tonight!"

Qiqige nodded in disappointment and asked:
"Then what are you going to do, madam?"

An Miaoyi heard this and a hint of pride flashed in her eyes.

“I have a clever plan…”

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In the imperial study, Ye Mingsheng handed the memorial he had just processed to Ye Cheng, asking him to copy it to various government offices as soon as possible.

After receiving the memorial, Ye Cheng looked at Ye Mingsheng who was still handling official business with his head down and reported:

"Your Majesty, there is news from Marquis Changning!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Mingsheng raised his head and asked:
"How to say?"

Ye Cheng organized his words and said:

"The medical school said that Marquis Changning's condition is relatively stable now, and he is no longer in danger of death. However, Marquis Changning has some sequelae!"

"What are the side effects?"

"Hemiplegia, slurred speech, and need to stay in bed all year round!"

Ye Mingsheng was a little surprised to hear this, but then he thought that it was reasonable. In this day and age, it is good enough to survive a stroke. As for the sequelae, there is nothing that can be done about it!
At this time Ye Cheng hesitated and said:
"Your Majesty, the medical school has also reported that the stroke that Changning Hou suffered this time was not an ordinary stroke!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Mingsheng said in a deep voice:

"If you have anything to say, just say it all at once. Don't dilly-dally!"

"Yes! The medical school determined that the Marquis of Changning had a stroke while having sex with a concubine!"

"Previously, the spies planted by the Internal Guards around Marquis Changning reported that during the period when Marquis Changning was confined for reflection, he did not reflect too much, but instead indulged himself in sensual pleasures and immersed himself in women..."

Ye Mingsheng was also very speechless after hearing this, and at this time Ye Cheng continued:
"Your Majesty, in accordance with your previous order, after confirming that Marquis Changning's life is not in danger, Zhang Yufeng has already taken back the imperial edict. What do you think should be done?"

Ye Mingsheng hesitated for a moment and ordered:

"Bring it back to me later!" "Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Cheng immediately bowed and left. After a cup of tea, he took the imperial edict to Ye Mingsheng's desk and continued to report to Ye Mingsheng:

"Your Majesty, something happened in the harem just now, and I think it is necessary to report to you!"

After saying that, Ye Cheng reported everything that had just happened in the palace to Ye Mingsheng. Upon hearing this, Ye Mingsheng frowned slightly and said:
"Have you asked the Inner Court for information?"

Ye Cheng nodded and said:

"Your Majesty, I heard that the criminal was caught red-handed, and the evidence is irrefutable!"

Ye Mingsheng frowned even more tightly when he heard that, then he waved his hand and Ye Cheng said goodbye and left.

At the You hour in September, the light in the sky had gradually dimmed. Ye Mingsheng had finished his work for the day and walked towards An Miaoyi's courtyard.

Half an incense stick later, when An Miaoyi saw Ye Mingsheng, she did not seem surprised at all. She had even prepared a table of Ye Mingsheng's favorite dishes in advance. Seeing this, Ye Mingsheng understood in his heart that his queen had expected him to come...
Even though she knew why Ye Mingsheng came, An Miaoyi organized the family dinner as if nothing had happened. Jingren, who knew nothing about his father's arrival, seemed very happy and showed off to Ye Mingsheng from time to time what he had learned from Gu Sansi.

Although Ye Mingsheng's purpose of coming today was not to accompany Jingren, but in response to his eldest son's introduction, Ye Mingsheng listened as much as possible and encouraged Jingren to keep up the good work and study hard to make progress every day!

Jingren, who was already happy, became even more excited with his father's encouragement and continued to talk incessantly. An Miaoyi, who was sitting next to him, was fully engaged. Ye Mingsheng was also fine at the beginning, but as Jingren talked, he gradually became absent-minded.

After talking for a full incense stick of time, Jingren finally calmed down and returned to his room to review his homework under the arrangement of his mother An Miaoyi.

Ye Mingsheng, who had also worked for a day, was a little tired at this time, so he was too lazy to test An Miaoyi and said immediately:

"I heard something happened in the palace today?"

Seeing that Ye Mingsheng was asking questions knowing the answer, An Miaoyi pretended to be sad and said:
"Your Majesty, is this the reason why you came to see us today?"

Feeling An Miaoyi's gaze, Ye Mingsheng looked a little embarrassed. If this incident hadn't happened today, he should be with Jinyu now. A few days ago, the Queen Mother Ye Cui specifically told him that he had been a little cold towards Jinyu recently and hadn't been there for almost two months.

So at this time, Ye Mingsheng should have been fighting in the Jinyu Palace, not looking for An Miaoyi. Although An Miaoyi found the correct answer to the matter, Ye Mingsheng was not a fool, so he would not admit it. He immediately said:

“Miaoyi, why do you think so? I’m just asking! Don’t take it too seriously…”

An Miaoyi obviously didn't believe her husband's lies. She snorted and said:

"Your Majesty, since you said you wanted to ask something, what would you like to ask?"

"But no matter what you ask, Your Majesty, I will tell you everything I know!"

Feeling the teasing and ambiguity in An Miaoyi's words, Ye Mingsheng became even more embarrassed, but he still spoke:
"What exactly is going on?"

"Your Majesty, it's not a big deal. A maid from the laundry department and a guard from the Imperial Guard were caught having sex at night. This kind of thing is not uncommon. There have been examples in the palace before, but this time it involves someone close to Concubine Pei!"

"According to the investigation, this palace maid named Liu Ying, after discovering her good friend Wang Xiaocui and guard Yang Song were having an affair, did not report it to her superiors, but instead helped her deliver a love letter. According to the rules of the harem, although Liu Ying was not the ultimate party involved, she is also guilty!"

"But there is one thing I need to report to you, Your Majesty!"

"Miaoyi, what do you want?"

"This palace maid Liu Ying confessed after being taken back to the Inner Court this afternoon that she had told Sister Pei about this matter, hoping to win Sister Pei's forgiveness and help. According to her own confession, Sister Pei agreed to help her resolve this matter!"

After hearing this, Ye Mingsheng's heart sank, and he looked at An Miaoyi in front of him with some suspicion!
If what An Miaoyi said is true, then Ji Soo's problem is not just about not speaking out, but involves the issue of sheltering someone...

Lax governance can be a minor problem, but covering up the problem is much more serious!
Of course, although An Miaoyi said so, Ye Mingsheng did not completely believe it. Just as An Miaoyi understood him, Ye Mingsheng also understood the person beside him. However, Ye Mingsheng did not completely disbelieve An Miaoyi's words!
Although Pei Zhixiu has a dark past, Ye Mingsheng always believes that Pei Zhixiu is kind now!

Ye Mingsheng could not rule out the possibility that a little girl like Liu Ying accidentally did something wrong, and Pei Zhixiu wanted to give her a chance to reform!
Just as Ye Mingsheng was thinking quickly about what to say, An Miaoyi, who was secretly observing Ye Mingsheng's expression, suddenly spoke:
"Your Majesty, although Liu Ying confessed to saying this, I think this is just a bunch of nonsense she made up after being arrested!"

"I have been with Ji-soo for so many years, I don't believe she would cover up for her subordinates suspected of adultery!"

After saying this, Ye Mingsheng looked at An Miaoyi with some surprise. Ye Mingsheng knew very well that although An Miaoyi and Pei Zhixiu had always been at peace, in her heart, An Miaoyi probably disliked Pei Zhixiu for a long time!

Therefore, in Ye Mingsheng's expectation, An Miaoyi has finally caught Pei Zhixiu's handle, and she will definitely take advantage of your misfortune to kill you!

Why is An Miaoyi still speaking for Pei Zhixiu, saying that Liu Ying is a cruel person and she doesn't believe that Pei Zhixiu will cover up for her?
Feeling Ye Mingsheng's somewhat puzzled gaze, An Miaoyi seemed a little aggrieved and said:

"Is it possible that I am a bad woman in your Majesty's mind?"

"Your Majesty, please don't forget that Ji Soo saved me when I gave birth to Jing Ren. I will always remember her kindness!"