Chapter 99 Feeling Unwell

Madam Zhao hesitated before speaking, "Your Highness, these things are not the most important right now. What we need to do is examine Miss Xie's body and see if she has been injured, right?"

Upon hearing this, Wang's face flushed red. Everyone else looked at Wang, then at Xie Qingran, who sat silently to the side.

Xie Qingran knew that this matter would definitely have to be brought up in public, but when she looked at Wang Shi, all that was left in her eyes was disappointment.

Originally, Xie Qingran thought that under such circumstances, Wang would at least speak up for her, but now she realized that she could not rely on Wang.

She remained silent, simply sitting there quietly, waiting for the Empress to speak.

The Empress wanted to know more than anyone else whether Xie Qingran had escaped unscathed that day.

But now, in front of so many people, the Empress would never humiliate her in such a way!

"Shut up! Just talk about your own business. What are you doing trying to drag Qingran into this?"

Suddenly, Madam Qin screamed, pointing at Madam Zhao's face and gritting her teeth.

She was usually a very gentle person and had never even argued with anyone, but after hearing these words, Qin Shi could no longer bear it.

Qin stood up, her eyes reddening, her eyebrows furrowed tightly, and she glared at Madam Zhao through gritted teeth: "Let me tell you, my Qingran is a pure and virtuous girl, and I will not allow you to slander her here. If even the slightest bad word gets out today, my Zhenguo Duke's Mansion and your Zhao family will be locked in a life-or-death struggle!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran's eyes reddened, and her nose felt sore.

She never imagined that at this point, the only person to speak up for her would be Qin Shi, her future sister-in-law. It was utterly ridiculous!

However, Xie Qingran still chose to stand up at this moment.

She bowed respectfully to the Empress and said, "Although the situation was critical that day, my innocence remains intact. Today, in Your Majesty's palace, I am willing to undergo an examination!"

"unnecessary."

Xiao Jue's indifferent voice came through the sound of the wheels.

Immediately afterwards, he was pushed by Sequoia to the center, his eyebrows tightly furrowed, and when he looked at Xie Qingran, there was a hint of indescribable heartache in his eyes.

"I have investigated the whole story. It was General Zhao who colluded with the second young lady of the Xie family to put the person in."

"They originally only targeted Xie Qingran, but because the third young lady of the Gu family said some unpleasant things, they joined forces."

Xiao Jue handed the statement directly to Hong Shan beside him, then looked down at Xie Qingran on the ground.

Xie Qingran knelt there, head bowed, her hands gripping the hem of her skirt tightly, trembling slightly.

Even before this, Xie Qingran knew that this matter was probably related to Xie Hanyue, but she never expected that Zhao Yuanqi would also be involved!

That bastard is as awful as ever!

"No, that's impossible!"

“Our Zhao Yuanqi would never do such a thing!”

Madam Zhao was the first to react and hurriedly shook her head.

"Your Majesty the Empress is wise; Hanyue would never do such a thing!"

"There must be some misunderstanding here!"

"Qingran is fine right now, so why don't we just let it go?"

Lady Wang knelt before the Empress, extremely anxious, and immediately began to plead for Xie Hanyue.

The Prime Minister's wife finally understood that Wang Shi only had eyes for Xie Hanyue, her adopted daughter, and had no interest in Xie Qingran at all!

Her eyebrows furrowed tightly as she looked coldly at Wang Shi and said irritably, "Even if you don't pursue this, I will!"

"Don't forget, this time the victim isn't just Xie Qingran, but also my Gu Xiangyuan!" The Prime Minister's wife gritted her teeth, practically squeezing out these words.

Upon hearing this, the Empress felt an even greater headache.

She looked at Xiao Jue: "Jue'er, you..."

"Your Majesty, please don't rush. There's more to this story."

"Originally, the three families decided to keep this matter a secret and not tell anyone. However, the second young lady of the Xie family leaked the news and even hired many people to spread it deliberately, just to completely ruin the reputation of the eldest young lady of the Xie family and embarrass the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and the royal family."

"Truly cunning and utterly shameless!"

Xiao Jue raised an eyebrow, stared coldly at Wang Shi, and snorted disdainfully.

"Your Highness, please be careful with your words!"

Wang was now truly anxious. If this charge were proven, it would definitely bring trouble to Xie Hanyue, or even a devastating blow!

Seeing Wang's anxious appearance, Xiao Jue didn't take it to heart at all, and simply said coldly, "Madam Wang is really strange. You have two daughters, one biological and one adopted, but it seems you've forgotten who your biological daughter is? How come you can't see your biological daughter being wronged?"

Wang knew she was no match for Xiao Jue, so she could only turn her attention to Xie Qingran.

"Qingran, say something!"

"Others may not know what kind of personality your sister has, but don't you know? Are you really going to ruin your sister?"

Wang frowned and began to threaten.

Xie Qingran's already cold heart was now completely numb; she seemed to be completely unable to feel any pain anymore.

Under everyone's gaze, she simply raised her eyes and looked at Wang Shi, and suddenly, she smiled.

Normally, Xie Qingran always had a cold demeanor, but when she smiled like this, she was breathtakingly beautiful.

"Yes, but it's up to Mother to decide."

In front of everyone, Xie Qingran respectfully kowtowed to Madam Wang and performed a grand salute!

Everyone was stunned, including Xiao Jue.

But only Wang was lifted up!

Originally, Madam Wang intended for Xie Qingran to make the decision herself, but Xie Qingran's decision was to let her handle the matter.

Now, no matter what choice Wang makes, she will be criticized. This move seems like she has no other options, but in fact, Xie Qingran is deliberately making things difficult for Wang in front of everyone.

"You child, you..."

When Wang stood up and pointed at Xie Qingran, her fingers trembled and her eyebrows were tightly furrowed. However, in front of so many people, she simply couldn't bring herself to say the rest of the words.

Xie Qingran, however, seemed to have seen through the illusions of the world. She bowed to the Empress and said, "Your Majesty, I am not feeling well. Please grant me permission to return home."

"Go back? Now?"