This person was the runner-up in the previous palace intrigue competition.

Her status is comparable to that of Consort Jing in "The Legend of Zhen Huan".

However, because she had the support of her maternal clan, Consort Liu's experience was somewhat better than Consort Jing's.

He had a smooth and successful life, and had virtually no regrets except for failing to make his son become emperor at the last moment.

Now that she has rashly intervened in this matter, it will probably not be so easy for Jian Yang to punish Consort Yu.

"Oh? Then tell me, how did I wrong her?"

Granny Sun nodded slightly, seemingly explaining to Jian Yang, but her body clearly leaned more towards Consort Yu.

"Your Majesty, you may not know this, but a few days ago, Consort Yu's birth mother fell seriously ill and was specially moved to Xiaofeng Villa for recuperation. Consort Yu was worried about her, so she asked the Dowager Consort to take her out of the palace to visit her. It was a good intention, but who knew that Your Majesty would misunderstand it."

Yet another vague explanation.

Haha, nobody would believe that, right?

But Jian Yang had no choice but to believe it.

The Prince of Dingbian and Consort Liu joined forces to protect Consort Yu. Unless someone can prove that they were forging documents, there would be no possibility of them being convicted.

With two such large Buddha statues guarding the place, who dares to come out and testify?

At the crucial moment, it was the emperor who took over the conversation.

"Where is the evidence?"

"Your Majesty, this is a medical record that I specially obtained from the Imperial Hospital. It records the tonics that Consort Yu carries with her every time she leaves the palace. You can find out the truth just by looking at it."

After saying that, Granny Sun presented the medical record to Jian Yang for examination.

Jian Yang flipped through a few pages and then slammed the book shut.

"In that case, I have indeed wronged Consort Yu."

The fact that Granny Sun dared to hand over this medical record in front of her and the Emperor proves that they had made thorough preparations.

I'm not afraid of people investigating further.

What's the point of looking?

It's just that she's been having too much success lately and has become careless.

As she was leaving, the Prince of Dingbian gave her a meaningful look.

"Your Majesty, this matter is not going to end so easily. We'll see!"

The last few words were spoken coldly by the Prince of Dingbian in her ear.

"No need for Prince Dingbian to trouble himself. I have my own plans. If you have time, you should visit Consort Yu more often, lest she always smashes pots and pans, which would not sound good if word got out."

"My family affairs are none of your concern. Farewell!"

With all the important figures gone, the Second Prince had no reason to stay any longer. He kept his eyes down and left with Granny Sun.

When Zhou Jingzhi saw that Jian Yang was trying to slip away, he narrowed his eyes and stopped her in the first place.

"This matter has not yet been investigated. Why doesn't the Empress move to the Empress Dowager's palace for a few days and return to her own palace once the situation has stabilized?"

"Is Your Majesty worried about me?"

Jian Yang glanced at the hand he was holding, feeling slightly dissatisfied.

This damn emperor already forces her to work all the time, why is he now even interfering with her daily life?

If she were to move to the Empress Dowager's palace, how would she ever be able to slack off again?

No, absolutely not!

"What if I say yes?"

Jian Yang was completely taken aback by his unpredictable behavior and choked on her words. "...Hehe, then so be it, Your Majesty. I am a little tired and will take my leave now. Your Majesty should also go back and rest early!"

What are you talking about? You're making it sound so real.

If she hadn't been so familiar with the various tropes in romance dramas, she probably would have already been fooled by that scoundrel of an emperor.

A man's words are deceitful!

It seems best to avoid contact with him unless absolutely necessary.

After moving to the Empress Dowager's palace with a group of servants, Jian Yang did not rest. She immediately asked Lian Xia to bring paper and pen to review the events of the day in detail, in preparation for a future counterattack.

Seeing this, the Empress Dowager assumed that she was busy with matters of the inner palace and did not disturb her. She even nodded in satisfaction.

After a few days of quiet, Lianxia soon brought her new news.

"Your Majesty! Something terrible has happened! A message has arrived from outside the palace saying that the Second Young Lady has been kidnapped!"

"What? Tell me slowly!"

Jian Yang finally understood.

If anyone is running around in this palace, it's never a good thing.

She'll definitely set a rule later: no one is allowed to move faster than 20 miles per hour!

Let's see if God will still cause her trouble!

Lianxia was flustered, but seeing her master's calm demeanor, she forced herself to calm down.

"Yes, just now, someone from the manor came to report that the Second Miss has gone missing. Only Yuzhu is found unconscious in her room, and there are no signs of a struggle in the courtyard."

There were no signs of a struggle?

Could it be that they used some kind of sleeping potion?

The fact that this person could kidnap someone from the Prime Minister's residence without being discovered shows that he is quite skilled. I wonder what his cheap father is thinking now.

However, judging by the time, it's about time they came to ask her, the Empress, for help.

Jian Yang looked up at the sky outside and silently counted down in her mind.

Sure enough, before she could even count to one, the guard outside rushed in.

"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister requests an audience, saying he has important matters to discuss."

"Okay, come in."

Prime Minister Jian rushed in and immediately handed her a letter.

The envelope looks extremely ordinary; most households have one. However, the contents recorded inside are not to be underestimated.

"This letter was found in the courtyard this morning. It was unsigned, but since it concerns the Empress's safety, I feel it is necessary to discuss it with you."

It's necessary, absolutely necessary!

After reading the letter, Jian Yang felt an urge to drag the person who committed the act out, slap him twice, and ask him what he was thinking.

They actually thought of using the current Empress's life to save Jian Fei's?!

Was he kicked in the head by a donkey?

Would you really do a business that loses money like this?

Does he look down on Jian Yang, or on her cheap father?

Suppressing her anger, Jian Yang spoke with a stern face, "Father is absolutely right, but I wonder what Father intends to do? Will you try to rescue my sister, or will you truly do as the letter says and also..."

She didn't elaborate on what came next.

She believed that as long as Prime Minister Jian was of sound mind, he wouldn't let the second half of the statement come true.

"Then of course we'll do everything we can to get your sister out! The other party is using these underhanded tricks to disgust us, and I, as their father, will not let them get away with it!"

It must be said that Prime Minister Jian has not wasted his years in officialdom; he still possesses at least a modicum of rationality.

He would never say something like replacing the Empress with his own daughter.

Just as Jian Yang was pondering, a low voice suddenly came from outside the door—

"The Prime Minister is absolutely right!"

Looking up, Jian Yang paused, meeting Zhou Jingzhi's deep eyes.

Does the emperor have nothing to do all the time?

They came to her palace to eavesdrop on her conversation with her father!

"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty!"

"Please rise, my dear minister. I have already heard about Miss Jian's matter. Rest assured, I have dispatched all the guards in the capital to bring her back safely!"