“Dan Li injured Liu Zhaoyi, and Li Guiren shirked responsibility, saying that she used to be a member of Lingxue Pavilion and was ordered by me. Since she was assigned to the Lingxue Pavilion by the Imperial Household Department, shouldn’t I say that she was instructed by Shu Fei?”
Shu Fei is in charge of the affairs of the six palaces. The list of palaces where the concubines live and the list of palace maids are drawn up by the Imperial Household Department, and Shu Fei reviews and makes the decision.
Shu Fei’s expression changed slightly. She looked at Helian Qi with a wronged expression, saying, “Your Majesty, I don’t know Dan Li, nor could I possibly know all the palace servants. Please, Your Majesty, understand!”
Cen Jieyu took over and said, “Shu Fei is in charge of the affairs of the six palaces. If that’s the case, then can any incident involving the servants in any palace be traced back to Shu Fei? That doesn’t make sense.”
“I also think that this doesn’t make sense. So, Dan Li is the maid of Li Guiren, and has nothing to do with Shu Fei and me.” Ning Wanyin said lightly.
Shu Fei and Cen Jieyu choked at the same time.
There was a moment of silence.
If evidence were found in Lingxue Pavilion, Ning Wanyin would have no way to defend herself today.
But without evidence, Dan Li could have been instructed by anyone.
“Your Majesty, Dan Li plotted to harm the imperial heir. Li Guiren, as her master, cannot escape blame. I beg Your Majesty to punish both of them.” Ning Wanyin bowed deeply.
Helian Qi looked at the young woman in front of him, reached out, helped her up, and said, “Guards, take Dan Li and Li Guiren to the Ministry of Justice for a thorough interrogation.”
“Your Majesty, I am innocent…” Li Guiren cried out in terror.
But soon, she was dragged away by Wang Degui and his men.
Ever since learning of Liu Zhaoyi’s pregnancy, Zhuang Fei had been looking dejected. Only now did she come back to her senses from her trance.
Seeing this scene, a pang of bitterness welled up within her.
“Your Majesty believed Ning Wanyin’s one-sided story?”
“Of course, I believe in Ning Meiren. She is a kind and gentle woman. She would never do such a thing.” Helian Qi said gently, looking at Ning Wanyin with a pleasant expression.
Zhuang Fei glared at Ning Wanyin angrily: Vixen!
Ning Wanyin: ???
You actually believe the Emperor’s polite words?
The Emperor believed her simply because he deduced from the result that without Dan Li, brought by Li Guiren, it would have been impossible for Liu Zhaoyi to get into trouble today.
Regardless of whether Li Guiren was the mastermind or was framed, it was because of her that Liu Zhaoyi almost had a miscarriage.
So she deserved to die.
Ning Wanyin was just as suspicious as the other concubines in his eyes. Without any evidence, he wouldn’t punish her.
Furthermore, if it weren’t for the female physician Ning Wanyin brought, Liu Zhaoyi wouldn’t have been able to save her pregnancy today. Whether it was a coincidence or not, it was all her credit.
People’s hearts are complicated, and everyone has their own plans. The Emperor is not a god, so he cannot understand what everyone is thinking.
But the Emperor does not need to know all the details; he only needs to make decisions based on what he cares about.
What he cares about is the dragon fetus.
…
The Ministry of Justice failed to uncover any new clues.
Dan Li said that the spices were given by Li Guiren, but Li Guiren Li just said that she was innocent.
Wang Degui reported the case in detail.
Helian Qi had a few suspects in his mind, but he said nothing.
He just said lightly, “These two will be executed. Also, draft an edict to promote Liu Zhaoyi to Pin, with the title Shun. Where is she currently residing? Who else is living with her?”
“Liu— Shun Pin originally resided in the left hall of Changchun Palace, while Wen Baolin resided in the right hall.” Wang Degui respectfully replied.
Helian Qi said, “Move Wen Baolin out to another place. Shun Pin will live in the main hall of Changchun Palace without having to share a palace with anyone else, which will also allow her to rest assured and take care of her pregnancy.”
“Yes.” Wang Degui accepted the order.
…
The Empress Dowager was too busy to make things difficult for Ning Wanyin today.
Back at Lingxue Pavilion—
Lian Rui greeted her tearfully, “Master, you’re back!”
Although she had expected this, she was still shocked when Wang Degui and his men searched Lingxue Pavilion inside and out.
She feared something might have happened to her master outside.
Seeing her master return safely, she finally felt relieved.
“You were frightened, too. I’m fine.” Ning Wanyin reassured her.
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