Chapter 100 Taking Action

The Empress also looked at Xie Qingran with disbelief, never expecting that she would leave at this moment.

Xiao Jue also spoke up: "Your Majesty is wise. I have solid evidence. Miss Xie should not be allowed to continue causing trouble here. We will take care of this matter."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Ladies, I shall take my leave."

Xie Qingran bowed respectfully, then stood up and strode outside.

Watching Xie Qingran's retreating figure, Madam Wang immediately clenched her fists, her face turning terrifyingly gloomy.

Xie Qingran said she wanted to leave, but in reality, she just didn't want to face the cruel scene herself. However, it wasn't that she was cowardly, but that she had to put on a heartbroken appearance in front of everyone. Only in this way could anything that happened in the future seem reasonable.

She didn't go too far, but just quietly curled up at the palace gate, listening to the sounds inside.

Xiao Jue presented all the evidence directly, coldly saying, "The evidence is conclusive, Your Majesty. In my opinion, this matter should be sent to the Prefectural Governor's Office!"

"Wait!"

The Imperial Concubine rushed in, not even noticing Xie Qingran squatting at the door.

She rushed in, gave the Empress a perfunctory bow, and then asked, "Your Majesty, it's so lively here. What's going on?"

What are you doing here?

"This has nothing to do with you, go back."

The Empress rubbed her temples and waved her hand impatiently. After all, things were already chaotic enough, and there was no need for anyone else to make matters worse.

The Imperial Concubine came to protect Xie Hanyue, so she spoke directly: "Actually, even if Your Majesty doesn't say it, I roughly know what's going on. Right now, nothing else matters. Face and reputation are the most important. We should suppress this matter first. As for other things, why be in such a hurry?"

As soon as she spoke, everyone understood what she meant and turned to look at the Empress.

The Empress naturally didn't want a direct confrontation with the Consort, so she nodded and gritted her teeth, saying, "The Consort is right. After all, it concerns the reputations of the two young ladies. Let's leave it at that. You may all go back now!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, I take my leave."

The imperial concubine sneered, then glanced disdainfully at Xiao Jue in the wheelchair before turning and leaving.

Everyone stood up, took their leave, and departed.

Immediately afterward, Xiao Jue's eyebrows furrowed tightly as he stared at the Empress: "Aunt!"

“Jue’er, I know you want to avenge Qingran, but it’s better for everyone to put this matter aside for now.”

"After all, it concerns the girls' innocence and reputation. If things really escalate, it could ruin both girls' lives!"

The Empress frowned and looked at Xiao Jue with a hint of helplessness.

She did this partly because she didn't want to offend the Imperial Concubine, but more importantly, it was for the good of Xie Qingran and Gu Xiangyuan.

Seeing this, Xiao Jue roughly understood the Empress's meaning. He lowered his eyes and said, "Since that's the case, then I'll take care of it!"

"Um."

The Empress did not refuse.

She looked at Xiao Jue with a hint of teasing: "I didn't expect you to be so protective of this little girl?"

“She is innocent.” Xiao Jue sighed helplessly and looked at the Empress. “The Zhao family and the Xie family are both here to help the Consort. They are all after Your Highness and the Fifth Prince. Your Highness, you must be careful.”

How could the Empress not know that this seemingly absurd act was actually aimed at her?

The court is becoming increasingly chaotic, especially the battle for the throne, which is particularly fierce!

Even though the emperor is still in relatively good health, they have already begun to stir. The empress is currently being defeated by the imperial concubine, which is quite humiliating.

Seeing Xiao Jue's state, the Empress sighed helplessly and then said, "I understand, but it's all in vain. I am powerless to do anything about it."

"It may not be that we are powerless."

"Aunt, I'll only say one thing: have the Fifth Prince seduce Xie Hanyue, and this matter will definitely take a turn for the better!"

Xiao Jue's eyes sparkled as he looked at the Empress with a smile.

What?

The Empress even doubted her ears. Her eyebrows furrowed as she stared at Xiao Jue: "Xie Hanyue is despicable and insidious, she..."

"She looks seven or eight parts like the Imperial Concubine. Whenever something happens, the Imperial Concubine will protect her immediately."

"Aunt, have you ever wondered why this is?"

Xiao Jue smiled slightly, lowered his voice, and looked at the Empress.

The Empress is merely lying low; she is neither cowardly nor useless!

Upon hearing this, what else could the Empress not understand?

Her eyebrows furrowed tightly as she gritted her teeth and glared at Xiao Jue: "She's gone mad, she's really gone mad!"

"Being a little crazy is good too."

"Aunt, I'm going back now."

Xiao Jue said this and turned to walk out.

The Empress watched Xiao Jue's hurried departure and suddenly smiled. Then she looked at the maid Zhu Xiang beside her and said, "Tell me, is he in a hurry to go home, or is he in a hurry to find Xie Qingran?"

"This servant thinks he's probably in a hurry to find Miss Xie." Zhu Xiang couldn't help but smile as well. "I really didn't expect that the young master would be such a romantic?"

Upon hearing this, the Empress smiled and said, "Go and summon the Fifth Prince. I have something to say to him."

The Xie family.

Wang dragged Xie Qingran down from the carriage, and as soon as they entered the door, she slapped Xie Qingran hard across the face.

"You bastard, how could you be so vicious? Why are you targeting your sister like this?"

"Do you know that if it weren't for the Imperial Concubine, your sister's life would have been ruined today? How can you be so intolerant of her!"

Wang gritted her teeth in anger, staring coldly at Xie Qingran, her disgust impossible to hide.

Upon seeing this, Xie Qingran felt a burning pain on half of her face, but her chest ached even more.

She stood there, coldly looking at Wang Shi, and said indifferently, "And what about me?"

"What...what did you say?" Wang was stunned for a moment, then frowned and asked.

Xie Qingran's eyes were icy: "Then what about my future? What about my life? She colluded with Zhao Yuanqi to find four beggars and do such a thing, is that still my fault?"

"Shut up!"

"Your sister definitely didn't do this!"

"I raised her, and I know her best!"

"Don't think I don't know. You and Xiao Jue teamed up to target your sister, you bastard! You despicable and shameless scoundrel!"

Wang shouted angrily and raised her hand, ready to strike again.

But Xie Qingran didn't want to take it anymore. She grabbed Wang's wrist and stared at her, saying, "Mother, have you thought this through before you act!"