The old woman who had gone in to report quickly came out and bowed again in Ye Jintang's direction, "Madam, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager invites you in."

Ye Jintang responded softly, but when Lühe behind her tried to go in together, she was stopped by the nanny.

"The Empress Dowager only allowed Lady Hou to enter."

"Green Lotus, wait outside."

Ye Jintang looked towards the direction of Lühe, and after giving his instructions, he entered the Shou Kang Palace, where the Empress Dowager resided, alone.

Inside the palace.

"This humble woman pays her respects to Your Majesty the Empress Dowager."

Ye Jintang stepped forward and bowed respectfully in the direction of the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager smiled warmly at Ye Jintang and waved to her.

"Good child, no need for such formalities."

"I have summoned you to the palace today because I have something to ask you."

"When you rescued me in the woods, did you notice anything unusual?"

"Abnormal phenomenon".

Ye Jintang hesitated, then feigned ignorance and asked the Empress Dowager, "Your Majesty, I don't know what kind of unusual phenomenon you are referring to."

A palace attendant standing beside the Empress Dowager spoke up, "Madam, to be honest, during the investigation of the forest, we discovered that the guards have shown signs of a drastic change in personality, which seems more like they are possessed by an evil spirit."

"Although you are a hero who saved and treated the Empress Dowager, these matters are of utmost importance and must be thoroughly investigated. I ask for your cooperation, Madam Hou."

Upon hearing this, Ye Jintang understood immediately. It seemed that the recent black aura and even malevolent energy had attracted the attention of the palace.

And as the healer, he naturally became the target of much attention.

Ye Jintang pondered for a moment, then looked in the direction of the Empress Dowager, "Your Majesty, the assassins who appeared in the woods were actually the work of someone with ulterior motives."

"They were all affected by the evil energy, and thus turned into puppets."

"puppet?"

The Empress Dowager was shocked, clearly not expecting Ye Jintang to say such a thing.

"And what is that?"

"This puppet... Your Majesty, do you know what a puppet is?"

When the Empress Dowager asked this question, Ye Jintang noticed that there was another person behind the screen.

This is the Empress Dowager's Shou Kang Palace, and the identity of the person behind this screen is self-evident.

It seems that today's summons is no ordinary questioning. Since the person behind the screen wants to know, she might as well explain these matters clearly.

It was only when Ye Jintang mentioned the word "puppet" that the Empress Dowager gradually realized what was going on.

"But what does this have to do with puppets?"

"Those people are actually already dead, but because of the influence of the evil energy, they are controlled like puppets and move on their own."

"And I happen to know some esoteric arts and know how to counteract them. It was because of this that I was able to save Her Majesty the Empress Dowager in the woods."

"At that time, the Empress Dowager was in critical condition, and my abilities were limited. I could only temporarily take the Empress Dowager to a safe place."

Ye Jintang explained the reason for the matter simply, and also let people know why she had the ability but could not save more people.

The Empress Dowager nodded, gradually understanding.

She frowned, her expression turning serious. "So, these people are here for me."

If it weren't for Ye Jintang, she would probably... Thinking of this, the Empress Dowager looked at Ye Jintang with even more affection.

"You may all step back."

After the Empress Dowager finished speaking, she gave a wink to the people around her, and the nanny next to her quickly led the rest of the palace staff away.

Only when the two of them were left alone did the Empress Dowager address the person behind the screen, "Emperor, do the Lady Marquis's explanations clear things up?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a man walked out from behind the screen. His gaze fell on Ye Jintang, and his eyes were scrutinizing.

Even though Ye Jintang had already guessed the other person's identity, she was still somewhat surprised when the other person walked up to her.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects."

"Madam Hou, you just said that those assassins were puppets, affected by the evil energy. Do you have a way to find out who is behind them?"

The emperor looked at Ye Jintang and asked a question.

"Your Majesty, it's easy to catch the person behind the scenes, but if their identity is different, we don't know how to deal with them."

After leaving the woods, and considering the recent events in the capital, she began investigating the people behind the scenes, and had already gotten a general idea of ​​what was going on.

"So, you already have someone you suspect?"

The emperor understood Ye Jintang's meaning and asked.

"yes."

Ye Jintang replied.

"Your Majesty, please take a look at these."

As Ye Jintang spoke, he took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to the emperor.

Although the emperor was somewhat surprised, he still took it.

Upon seeing the contents of the letter, his expression turned serious. "The Ministry of Personnel?"

“Indeed,” Ye Jintang replied. “After my investigation, the woman the Marquis brought back is indeed the illegitimate daughter of Minister Su.”

"During this period, Su Xuerou stayed in the military camp for a while. Your Majesty, it is strange that a weak woman could enter and leave a place like the military camp, but during this time, no one found it inappropriate."

"I even suspect that my father was harmed because of this evil aura. My father was loyal to the Emperor and the court. He could never have had any intention of rebelling, let alone betraying the country."

"I am naturally aware of your father's affairs, but some things are not so simple."

The emperor was clearly moved by Ye Jintang's explanations.

"Now, not only in the court, but also in the capital, rumors about your treason are rampant. If we cannot find conclusive evidence, even I am powerless to do anything about it."

"As for the malevolent energy you just mentioned, if you can find the person behind it, I can investigate your father's matter again."

"But Ye Jintang, I wonder if you would be willing to take on this task?"

"Your Majesty trusts me, and I will certainly do my utmost."

"good!"

The emperor smiled and said, "Then I will await your final decision."

"This token allows you to enter and leave the palace. Seeing this is as if you were seeing me. Now I will give it to you."

"Your Majesty, I have one more request before that."

Ye Jintang had not expected that the Emperor would hand over the token to her, knowing that it would be absolutely impossible for her to do so given her current status.

The only possibility is...

Ye Jintang lowered her eyes. It seemed that she would have to ask that person after leaving the palace.

The emperor looked at Ye Jintang with admiration.

"Just say it."

"Your Majesty, the marriage between me and Jiang Mubai was bestowed upon me by you. But now Jiang Mubai is ungrateful and even intends to seize my dowry. I beg Your Majesty to issue an imperial decree for divorce and help me to dissolve the marriage with Jiang Mubai."

When the Empress Dowager heard Ye Jintang's request for a divorce, she looked surprised and said to her, "Jintang, divorce is a big deal for a woman. You should think this through."

The Emperor intended to reward Ye Jintang for her meritorious service in saving the Empress Dowager, but he did not expect her to make this request.