Mo Qingrui's emotions were bottled up inside her, and she felt extremely wronged.

“Aunt Jiu, you don’t understand Jiang Zhao. He’s just a bookworm. To be honest, over the years, I’ve wanted to help him get the position of head of the academy, or at least have more power. But he’s always refused. He says that academic research should not be mixed with evil thoughts, otherwise it would be disrespectful to the study of literature.”

"He disliked Chief Minister Wang, thinking he was too ambitious. But he would never choose to replace him by killing someone; he still had that much pride. Moreover, I visited him in prison, and he said he didn't remember anything about what happened when Chief Minister Wang died. He had no memory of that part. When he regained his senses, he was cornered in the tea room, covered in blood."

She grasped Jiang Qingwan's wrist and pleaded.

“Aunt Jiu, if Jiang Zhao really killed someone, I will never save him. But if he was murdered or possessed by an evil spirit, I cannot let him die unjustly.”

Song Yushu asked, "Jiang Zhao doesn't remember anything?"

Mo Qingrui nodded.

"Yes, I think he's being controlled by someone, which is why I came to ask Aunt Jiu for help."

After hearing what she said, Jiang Qingwan believed her to some extent.

She had met Jiang Zhao before; he had an upright and dignified air about him, and was definitely not a wicked or petty person.

"You want me to check if he's been tainted by anything unclean?"

Mo Qingrui immediately agreed.

"Yes. Please come with me to the Jingzhao Prefecture to see Jiang Zhao. If it can be proven that he was possessed by an evil spirit and did not kill unintentionally, there may still be a glimmer of hope. Otherwise, once the imperial decree is issued, he will surely die."

Jiang Qingwan shook her head and refused.

"I cannot go to the capital."

Mo Qingrui's face suddenly paled.

"Aunt Jiu, please come with me. I'll handle everything else myself and won't let you get in my way."

"What can you possibly be responsible for?" Jiang Qingwan frowned slightly. "Let me ask you, are members of the Wang family stationed at the Jingzhao Prefecture government office?"

Mo Qingrui was stunned for a moment.

"Yes, they are guarding it, but we're not going to break into prison, it's just..."

Jiang Qingwan interrupted her before she could finish speaking.

“If I go in with you openly and honestly, what will the Wang family think? Even if I can prove that Jiang Zhao is possessed by an evil spirit, do you think the Wang family will believe me? They will only think that the Ninth Prince’s Mansion interfered in Jiang Zhao’s murder because of their personal relationship with you, and that they are protecting the murderer.”

"By then, no matter what the facts are, no matter what the truth is, we will not be able to save Jiang Zhao, and we will also implicate Liu Ruzhi and the Ninth Prince's Mansion."

These words were like a wake-up call, drenching Mo Qingrui, who was determined to save her husband.

She was different from others; she was a princess, a county princess.

They are of true royal blood.

Although the Third Prince had passed away long ago, she had witnessed many royal infighting since childhood, so she knew perfectly well that the Ninth Prince's Mansion was currently in the eye of the storm.

If Jiang Qingwan really rushed to the Jingzhao Prefecture prison to see Jiang Zhao.

That would have truly left Jiang Zhao with absolutely no chance of survival.

She stood up and bowed deeply to Jiang Qingwan.

"Aunt Jiu, I was rash."

Jiang Qingwan raised her hand to help her up.

"Since the incident has already happened, let's try to find out the truth."

Song Yushu got up and pressed Mo Qingrui down into the chair.

"Don't rush, listen to Qingwan's idea."

The two of them turned to look at Jiang Qingwan.

Jiang Qingwan took out a talisman from her pouch and carefully drew a very complicated talisman with a drop of blood.

He folded it and handed it to Mo Qingrui.

“This is called the Shadow Splitting Talisman. You put it on yourself, and when you enter the prison and see Jiang Zhao, light the talisman and my shadow will appear. But this talisman can only last for half an incense stick's time. How you operate it is up to you.”

Mo Qingrui was overjoyed.

He immediately wiped away his tears and bowed again to express his gratitude.

"I'll go find Jiang Zhao right now."

Song Yushu grabbed her arm.

"Qingrui, you can't act like this. Be careful to control your expression and don't let the Wang family see through you. Say that the food is for a farewell, and prepare some extra silver to send the yamen runners away so you can talk to them alone. Be careful in everything you do."

Clutching the Shadow Seal, Mo Qingrui finally felt reassured and nodded.

"Don't worry, Sister Song, I'll handle it."

When Mo Qingrui arrived at the yamen prison with the food box, she indeed saw Steward Deng and his men guarding the outside.

Upon seeing her appear, Butler Deng snorted coldly.

"The evidence against Jiang Zhao for murder is conclusive. Your Highness, you'd better not waste your time. I will not allow you to see the murderer until the imperial decree is issued. Who knows what tricks you might play? We ordinary people can't outsmart you."

Mo Qingrui was no longer flustered.

Upon hearing this, he raised his hand and slapped her across the face.

"Who do you think you are, daring to block this princess's path?"

Butler Deng was so slapped that he almost fell face-first into the dirt.

Enraged, she pointed at her and shouted, "You killed someone and you still dare to be so arrogant? Do you really think that just because you're a member of the royal family you can disregard the law? Our old lady has already gone to request an imperial decree, and the students of the Imperial Academy are also speaking out for our master. Even if you are a princess, you can't be so domineering."

Mo Qingrui raised her hand and elegantly tidied her sideburns.

"So what if I'm arrogant? The case hasn't been decided yet. Even if Jiang Zhao really did kill someone, what does it have to do with me? Does your Wang family have the ability to take back my title?"

Butler Deng and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.

In the end, the Prince Consort was just a son-in-law who lived with his wife's family.

Mo Qingrui is a true member of the royal family.

Despite her reputation, the Wang family doesn't have that ability.

Mo Qingrui coldly swept her gaze over the group.

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