Chapter 221 Nanny Sun’s Death

Chapter 221: Nanny Sun Dies

Luo Qingge watched Luo Qianxue's reaction, her eyes narrowing as she let out a cold snort.

"Nanny Sun, if Luo Qianxue conspired with you to harm my third sister-in-law, feel free to speak out. The Emperor and Empress are here, and they can seek justice for you."

As soon as these words were spoken, Luo Qianxue's heart instantly tightened.

She was seething with hatred. Luo Qingge, that bitch, was clearly deliberately opposing her. Once she found an opportunity, she would sooner or later get rid of her.

From a distance, Nanny Sun felt two cold stares fixed on her, making her feel as if needles were pricking her back.

She knew well that this was a warning from Consort Li and Luo Qianxue.

Although she was Consort Li's wet nurse and had been with her since childhood, how could her status compare to Consort Li's biological daughter?

Consort Li would never allow any stain on Luo Qianxue's reputation.

Just then, Consort Li's voice rang out with feigned concern.

"Nanny Sun, what exactly happened? Tell the truth quickly, so I can plead for leniency before the Emperor and Empress."

Nanny Sun's heart skipped a beat. She could clearly hear the implication in Consort Li's words.

Consort Li meant for her to take all the blame herself, and then she would find a way to protect her.

But Nanny Sun knew well that anyone from Consort Li's palace who confessed to a crime and entered the imperial prison had, without exception, ended up dead.

Because these people knew too many of Consort Li's secrets.

In Consort Li's mind, the dead keep secrets better than the living.

Once someone entered the imperial prison, they were tainted. Those tainted were unworthy of staying by her side.

Her so-called protection was merely hollow words of reassurance.

How could Consort Li go against so many royal relatives for a mere servant?

Nanny Sun felt a pang of sadness. After a moment of contemplation, she said in a low voice:

"Your Majesties, this matter was indeed carried out by this servant through Nanny Gui. But it was solely my idea, and it had nothing to do with Her Highness the Tenth Princess."

"Earlier, when Consort Li ordered the Princess Ye to come to Weiyang Palace to learn etiquette from me, the Princess Ye spoke arrogantly and even struck me with a ruler. Having served Consort Li for so long, I had never suffered such humiliation, so I harbored a grudge against the Princess Ye."

"Today, I happened to learn that the Princess Ye was ambushed at the tavern and abducted by eight black-clad assassins. I assumed she had likely lost her virginity and was no longer pure."

"So I privately sought out Nanny Gui and conspired with her on this matter, thinking that if the Emperor ordered a physical examination to verify the Princess Ye's purity, Nanny Gui would find a way to ruin her virginity."

"This was sheer coincidence. I had no idea that the Tenth Princess would mention the Princess Ye's examination before the Emperor. I beg Your Majesty and the Empress to understand."

As soon as she finished speaking, Consort Li shot to her feet, her beautiful face flushed with outrage.

"How dare you, Nanny Sun! I have trusted you all these years, treating you like family. How could you do something so treasonous?"

"The Princess Ye is my daughter-in-law, the third sister-in-law of Qian Xue. By doing this, what position does that put me in?"

Nanny Sun's heart clenched. Every word and every sentence from Consort Li felt like needles piercing her flesh.

She had worked diligently all these years, with no great merit but certainly no small effort, never complaining.

She thought she had followed a good lady.

But once trouble arose, Consort Li still pushed her out to take the blame for Luo Qianxue.

"Consort Li, please calm yourself. This servant was blinded by selfish desires and resorted to this lowly act. I have failed you and Her Highness the Tenth Princess. I willingly accept punishment," Nanny Gui said, sobbing.

Ji Yuntang knew full well that she was merely a scapegoat taking the blame for others.

But even so, Nanny Sun was Consort Li's right-hand woman. Cutting her off was like cutting off one of Consort Li's arms.

She knew Consort Li's heart must be aching.

In the next moment, Emperor Jingyang's furious voice rang out.

"How dare you! Conspiring with others to frame the Princess Ye and betray your own mistress."

"Guards, drag them both out and beat them to death!"

"Father..." Luo Qianxue's heart tightened. She was about to speak when she turned to meet Consort Li's calm gaze.

Consort Li shook her head at her, signaling her not to act rashly.

If they didn't want the fire to spread to Luo Qianxue and herself, they needed a scapegoat.

And Nanny Sun was the perfect candidate.

If they pleaded for mercy now, Emperor Jingyang might become suspicious again, causing more loss than gain.

The sound of clubs and Nanny Sun's screams rose and fell outside. Consort Li's nails nearly dug into her palms, yet she felt no pain, her heart seething with hatred.

She muttered to herself, "Nanny Sun, go in peace. I will surely kill Ji Yuntang and avenge you."

Soon, a eunuch came to report that both Nanny Sun and Nanny Gui had been beaten to death.

Consort Li's heart trembled. Hearing the news of Nanny Sun's death left her momentarily dazed.

In the span of less than fifteen minutes, Nanny Sun's screams seemed to stretch on for a hundred years.

It was impossible for Consort Li not to feel sorrow. She knelt on the ground, her eyes reddened.

"Your Majesty, Nanny Sun was after all my wet nurse. Though she committed a crime, I cannot forsake this bond of affection. I beg Your Majesty to allow me to go out and see Nanny Sun one last time."

"Granted."

At Emperor Jingyang's command, Consort Li rose gracefully and, supported by a palace maid, slowly walked out.

Outside the hall, Nanny Sun lay on the ground, her back soaked in blood, her body bruised and bloody, even her clothes ripped into several large holes.

Consort Li's heart wrenched. She wanted to approach, but the maid stopped her.

"Consort Li, the dead cannot be brought back to life. Do not let the malevolent energy of the deceased harm you. Please stay back."

In the palace, Emperor Jingyang always believed in spirits and deities, considering the dead the greatest source of bad luck.

He would not approach the dead himself, nor allow his consorts to, fearing they would bring bad luck to himself.

Consort Li was burning with hatred. In less than a month, three of her trusted aides had died.

Whether it was Imperial Physician Zhu or Xiao Shunzi, they were all carefully groomed by her.

Every time Ji Yuntang entered the palace, it seemed that one of her people died. Now, even her most trusted nanny was dead.

All of this was brought about by that bitch Ji Yuntang.

At this moment, Consort Li's murderous intent toward Ji Yuntang peaked. After Consort Li had seen Nanny Sun and returned, she appeared somewhat dazed and dispirited. Emperor Jingyang ordered a palace maid to escort her back to Weiyang Palace.

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