Jiang Chuwei remembered.

The day I first met Consort Mei.

At that time, Consort Mei's dislike for the emperor was clearly visible.

Now, Consort Mei's eyes are filled with nothing but scheming.

Jiang Chuwei chuckled.

She only now realized that Consort Mei had never truly loved the Ninth Prince.

That time in the plum garden, in order to get rid of Consort Wu, she did not hesitate to poison herself.

Because she didn't want the baby in her belly.

We must let children realize their value before they die.

She succeeded; the Emperor punished Consort Wu without hesitation.

Perhaps it was from that time that she realized the importance of power.

That's how the Ninth Prince was able to be born safely.

After all, if a mother really doesn't want the child, she has a thousand ways to make the child die in the womb.

Consort Mei harbored ambitions to exploit her own child, which is why the Ninth Prince was able to survive.

Jiang Chuwei was also deceived by her.

She never imagined that a mother wouldn't care whether her child lived or died.

How could a child born after ten months of pregnancy not feel any maternal love?

Today's situation is strikingly similar to their first encounter.

The difference was that on that occasion, Consort Mei genuinely did not want the child in her womb.

This time, however, Consort Mei did not want the Ninth Prince to really die, since she wanted to rely on him for a lifetime of wealth and honor.

Her goal was simply to get rid of Consort Liang and, incidentally, drag Jiang Chuwei down with her.

However, Consort Mei was too impatient.

It seems that Consort Mei also played a part in the Emperor's fickle attitude towards Lin Muheng.

"Your Highness, did you personally deliver these pastries?"

Jiang Chuwei asked.

Consort Liang knew that she had a glimmer of hope.

The fact that the Emperor allowed Jiang Chuwei to continue asking questions meant that she wouldn't encounter Consort Mei like Wu had before, where she didn't even have a chance to defend herself.

"I made it myself; Yu'er brought it to me," Consort Liang replied.

Yu'er was her head maid, and she was reliable in her work.

At that moment, she felt like slapping herself to death.

She also had the emperor's favor, so there was no need for her to curry favor with Consort Mei.

But it seems that with Consort Mei, the Emperor's heart has become completely biased.

Consort Liang heard that the Ninth Prince had not eaten properly for several days, and thinking of the suffering the child was enduring, she made some of her specialty pastries.

After all, the Ninth Prince had really enjoyed the pastries she made a few days ago.

Now it seems that this was all a scheme set up by Consort Mei; she was simply insane.

Who would risk their own son's life to frame someone else?

Consort Mei was worried that if she asked any more questions, she would be exposed. "Consort Liang herself has already admitted it, so what else is there for Your Highness to ask?"

Jiang Chuwei asked, "Doesn't Consort Mei want to find out who really poisoned the Ninth Prince?"

How should Consort Mei respond to this?

"Isn't Consort Mei worried about the Ninth Prince's safety? He's still not out of danger."

Jiang Chuwei's reminder made Emperor Rongsheng realize that it was inappropriate. How could a mother, whose child was still in danger, be so quick to condemn the person who poisoned her?

Consort Mei should be by the Ninth Prince's side.

Never mind, she just really hated the person who poisoned her.

The emperor would not allow the person who harmed his son to go unpunished.

However, the emperor's gaze toward Consort Mei still held a hint of scrutiny.

Consort Mei's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately knelt before the Emperor. "Your Majesty, you must do justice for me! The Ninth Prince is still so young; if anything happens to him, I cannot go on living."

Consort Mei's tears softened the emperor's heart.

That last bit of doubt vanished into thin air.

Jiang Chuwei looked at Consort Mei; she really had the Emperor completely under her thumb.

When the Emperor heard that Consort Mei was not going to live, the scales in his heart immediately tipped in her favor.

"Don't talk nonsense, Xiao Jiu will be alright." The emperor immediately embraced Consort Mei and gently wiped away her tears.

Jiang Chuwei cursed inwardly, "What an idiot! The emperor couldn't even tell that her acting was so terrible."

The Emperor then looked at Consort Liang, and Jiang Chuwei immediately said, "Your Majesty!"

At this time, we cannot allow the emperor to punish Consort Liang.

For no other reason than not wanting Consort Mei to succeed.

"Consort Liang is innocent."

Jiang Chuwei said quickly.

Consort Mei looked at Jiang Chuwei in shock. Why would she ruin her plans?

Consort Liang's eyes were filled with tears.

She never expected that the person who did everything she could to exonerate her was actually the Princess Consort of Yu.

Consort Mei was filled with regret at this moment. Why did he have to summon Jiang Chuwei to the palace?

She thought that given their relationship, Jiang Chuwei wouldn't ruin her plans even if she didn't help her.

What's going on here?

She was just using her a little bit, why is she so relentless?

Consort Mei was also angry.

"Your Highness, don't speak carelessly!" The two who were just chatting happily now disliked each other.

"Your Majesty! If Consort Liang intended to harm someone, would she allow someone to find such a serious incriminating evidence against her? Unless Consort Liang has a death wish?"

The emperor remained noncommittal. There were clever people in the palace, and naturally there were also fools, or people who were too clever for their own good.

If Consort Liang believed this was an open scheme, she would naturally not take the usual path.

Seeing that the Emperor remained silent, Jiang Chuwei knew that he was determined to seek justice for the Ninth Prince.

Liangfei's head maid, Yu'er, knelt beside Liangfei, her body trembling like a leaf.

"Tell me, who did you encounter on your way to Plum Blossom Palace? Who did you speak with? Did the pastries ever leave your sight?" Since the emperor has entrusted her with the case, she should not wrong an innocent person.

Yu'er said tremblingly, "After Her Majesty made the pastries, she first wrapped some up and sent them to the Ninth Prince separately. The rest were distributed to the palace servants of Liangchen Palace, and everyone was fine after eating them."

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