"Empress Dowager, the matter has not been investigated yet, and the Crown Princess should not be tortured." Emperor Yunqi's tone was blunt, and it seemed that there was no emotion in his voice, but everyone knew that it was precisely because his tone was so calm that he had the greatest emotion.

"It hasn't been found out yet? Many people saw it with their own eyes, how can it not be found out yet?"

"Queen Mother, please allow your son to investigate this matter further and deal with it in three days, okay?"

"Okay." There was suppressed anger in the Queen Mother's voice.

Concubine Xian and Prince Ning were so surprised that they didn't even make a sound. By the time they came to their senses, the Emperor had already left.

Concubine Xian turned and looked at the Queen Mother: "Queen Mother, this...what should we do?"

"What should we do? You've seen everything that happened. I want to rest now. You guys can go." The Queen Mother had no place to vent her anger. Concubine Xian reacted and immediately pulled Prince Ning away.

Let’s talk about Jiaoxiangyuan.

Dongfang Ye was drinking with Concubine Shu, and the smugness on his face was beyond words: "Mother, why do you think An Qingran did this?"

Concubine Shu wiped the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief: "I think she thinks the palace has been too peaceful recently and wants to stir up trouble."

"She's not a fool. Why would she make such a mistake in front of others?"

"Why? Do you think there's something fishy going on here?"

"Yeah, could it be that someone framed her?" Dongfang Ye played with the wine glass in his hand, with an indescribable evil look on his evil face. "Well, this bitch finally got her comeuppance, we should have a few more drinks."

Seeing this, Concubine Shu sighed: "You are a prince, but you are here to take advantage of others' favors? Don't you hate her, but you can't do anything about it?"

Dongfang Ye also felt a little embarrassed. After all, it was satisfying to avenge a grudge with one's own hands. But he smiled and said, "Mother, do you think the Queen Mother will take this opportunity to get rid of An Qingran?"

"Get rid of him? Not likely. After all, it's not that easy. Neither Dongfang Jin nor the Emperor would agree. But it's still possible to ask her to lower her status and marry another Crown Princess... In any case, we can just sit back and watch the fight. Concubine Xian has always said that my grandson was born to a lowly concubine, and her grandson has a noble bloodline. Now, let me see if she is still happy?"

"Why? Concubine Xian said such a thing?"

"Yes, she was quite proud in front of me. How dare she say that to others? Isn't she afraid that I will tear her mouth apart? By the way, how is your relationship with Prince Ning going recently?"

"A gentleman's friendship."

Concubine Shu nodded: "Okay, let's not get involved in their mess, just wait and see the show..."

As soon as she finished speaking, a little palace maid came in hurriedly, obviously having something to say to Concubine Shu. This was her confidant, and what she wanted to say must be something important.

So Concubine Shu asked her to speak.

The palace maid told them that the emperor and Dongfang Jin had brought the Crown Princess back to the East Palace.

The mother and son no longer had any interest in drinking.

The two looked at each other.

Dongfang Ye rolled his eyes and dropped the wine glass in his hand...

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East Palace.

Dongfang Jin held An Qingran in his arms, still worried, and checked her up and down: "Are you injured anywhere? Did they hit you?"

An Qingran smiled and shook her head.

"I'm sorry, I'm late." A trace of heartache flashed across Dongfang Jin's face, and he gently stroked An Qingran's cheek, as if her face was injured.

"No, it's just right that you go. But how did you convince father? After all, I am the culprit, and Prince Ning's son is also father's grandson. How could he save me?" An Qingran was very surprised. After rescuing her, the emperor left, and he looked much thinner. An Qingran felt very uncomfortable.

He came to save me despite being sick. That shows how much trust I have in him.

Dongfang Jin didn't say anything.

"You've been begging for a long time, right? Then let me ask you, do you believe me? Do you believe that it was me who pushed Qin Xiangning down?" An Qingran stared into his eyes.

"Is that so?" Dongfang Jin asked back.

"no."

"I believe you. No matter what you say. Even if you pushed it down, you have your reasons."

"You... are a little blind." An Qingran's nose felt sore. How could he trust her so unconditionally?

"Father also believed in you, otherwise he would not have rushed to save you immediately after I explained the situation. But it was still too late. You must have suffered a lot of grievances. Isn't it?"

"I'm not wronged. You came at the right time. It's just that this matter is strange..."

"Okay, I was just about to ask what happened. A little palace maid took Princess Ruoxue in and found me. When I found out, I said it was you who did it. I didn't believe it, so I found my father. He was very ill, and when he heard that the emperor had locked you up, he was very anxious, so he agreed to give us three days to let you come back."

An Qingran fell silent after hearing this. She was thinking about the cause and effect and recalling everything that happened today. Everything was normal from the beginning to the end, until Qin Xiangning came to find her.

So, why did she come to see me?

Normally, I am not on good terms with her, and we would at least just nod to each other when we meet. Moreover, even if Qin Xiangning doesn't blame me for what happened to Qin Jianren, I still can't let go of the grudge in my heart.

An Qingran was frightened by her own bold assumption.

Dongfang Jin knew what she was thinking by looking at her expression, and waited for her to speak.

An Qingran's eyes lit up: "I understand. Now I need you to help me do one thing... no, two things. Please help me check..."

As she spoke, her voice became lower and lower. After hearing what she said, Dongfang Jin relaxed, but a sneer appeared in his eyes: "If this is true, then their good days are over!"

An Qingran's face also turned cold. She had no intention of harming anyone, but those villains had never intended to let her go.

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Phoenix Palace.

The Queen Mother smashed everything and raised the wide-mouthed celadon vase high up. However, when she raised it above her head, her movements froze and her face looked very embarrassed. Aunt Rong next to her immediately stepped forward to take the vase and said, "Queen Mother, you don't have to be so angry..."

The empress dowager did not try to be stubborn. She let her take the vase down, then she sat down, holding her lower back, her back straight, not daring to move.

"Queen, would you like me to call a royal physician for you?"

"No, isn't it embarrassing enough? If this gets out, I don't know how many people will laugh at her." The Queen Mother said unhappily, "Let me see what kind of result this matter will cause. I don't believe that she can stand up to so many eyes on her alone."

"But, Queen Mother, it is true that it was not the Crown Princess who recommended Princess Ning."

"Shut up! How dare you say that? Let me tell you, even if you tell others, will anyone believe it? Princess Ning is fine. Why did she throw the child away? Also, shut up! No one else is allowed to know about this.

Madam Rong immediately knelt down and said, "I obey your order."

"What's the point of an imperial decree? I'm afraid my words mean nothing from now on." The Queen Mother snorted coldly, her face gloomy, "I don't know how well the Prince of Shou is prepared. This child, it's my fault too. I taught him to respect his elder brother and assist his elder brother since he was young. I never thought..."

At this point, she rubbed her forehead and said, "Okay, it's getting dark, and I should rest. Go and light the lamp. I want to pray to the Buddha for a while."

Nanny Rong went to prepare, but she didn't take it seriously in her heart. Can Buddhism really bless the Queen Mother for such behavior?

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Prince Ning's Mansion.

Prince Ning quietly walked into the room. Qin Xiangning was still sitting there crying. When she saw him come in, she raised her eyes. Dongfang Yan saw that her eyes were like rotten peaches, but still shining: "How is it? Did the Queen Mother punish the Crown Princess?"

"No." Dongfang Yan shook his head and walked over, sat beside the bed, and held her hand. "But don't worry, the Queen Mother will make a fair judgment in three days. By the way, how did An Qingran push you?"

Qin Xiangning suddenly shook her head and started crying. She just shook her head and said, "My child...it's all my fault. I harmed our child."

"How could it be your fault?" Dongfang Yan comforted softly.

Qin Xiangning didn't say anything else and started crying again. She leaned in Dongfang Yan's arms and was almost crying to death.

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this anymore. You should rest well. The imperial physician said that your body has not suffered any serious injuries. We will have a baby soon." Dongfang Yan patted Qin Xiangning's back lightly, his tone full of patience.

Qin Xiangning understood what he was saying. If she continued to cry, he would slam the door and leave, so she nodded obediently: "Prince, you won't blame me, will you?"

"No, how can I blame you." Dongfang Yan looked at the expression on her face again after he finished speaking. Seeing that she was almost done, he stood up and said, "I'll let Taozhi come and help you get a good night's sleep. I still have some things to do."

"Well, Your Majesty, just go and do your thing." Qin Xiangning wiped her tears and said sadly.

Dongfang Yan left.

Qin Xiangning sat up straight and immediately stopped crying. Without an audience, who was she crying for?

Tao Zhi came closer and Qin Xiangning pointed in the direction of the table: "Bring me the bird's nest..."

Just now, the prince didn't even care whether she had eaten or not.

Taozhi came forward with the bird's nest in her hand: "Princess, do you want to see a few more doctors? Don't get sick again."

Hearing this, Qin Xiangning put down the bowl in her hand, with panic in her eyes: "What time is it now?"

"It's almost midnight."

"Oh, okay." Qin Xiangning put down the bird's nest, as if she had suddenly lost her appetite. After thinking for a while, she said, "Get up early tomorrow and do something for me. This matter can only be known by you, and you are not allowed to tell others, otherwise you will die without a burial place, understand?"

Taozhi shuddered with fear: "This... I only listen to you, Princess. I will do whatever you say."

Qin Xiangning gave instructions in a low voice, and then became a little worried after a while: "You must leave when the house is open tomorrow, understand?"

Qin Xiangning gave up only after Taozhi explained it several times until she understood.

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