Li Xiang pondered for a moment before saying, "Ms. Selectman Shen probably wants to meet His Majesty by chance, just like the other concubines."

Ning Yu thought carefully about the five suspects. Undoubtedly, Concubine Xu was the most likely one, so he might as well start with her.

As for the other four suspects, they are also being investigated one by one.

Ning Yu called Lixiang to her side and whispered something in her ear. Lixiang quickly obeyed the order and left.

Perhaps because of his menstrual period, Xiao Yan did not come to Kunning Palace these days. Instead, he was favored by everyone in the harem. Concubine Ye of Yuluoxuan and Concubine Xu were favored the most. Although Concubine Shen was favored only once or twice, her position was too low and no one took her seriously.

When the concubines came to pay their respects to Ning Yu, perhaps because Concubine Ye had been favored recently, she became more and more arrogant. Except for Concubine Xu and the Queen, she looked down on almost everyone.

But no one really dares to mess with Ye Cairen.

It was because once, Ye Cairen and Li Fei had confronted each other, and in the end the emperor each won once, but stayed overnight with Ye Cairen, so Ye Cairen was undoubtedly the winner.

Concubine Xu had always been dissatisfied with all the concubines favored by Xiao Yan. She stared at Concubine Ye coldly and said sarcastically, "I really don't know what His Majesty likes about you. Your figure is ordinary, your face is even more plain, and your eyes are the only thing that is outstanding..."

Ye Cairen was so angry that her face turned red, but Concubine Xu was of high status and had a powerful family background, so Ye Cairen could not afford to offend her.

Ye Cairen didn't say a word.

As the queen, Ning Yu naturally couldn't stand by and watch them quarrel. "Empress Xu, watch your words."

Concubine Li glanced at the queen sitting high on the main seat. Her cheeks were as white as jade, and her eyes were slightly curved with a graceful arc, as if dotted with stars.

Concubine Li suddenly understood something. It was rare for her to be on the same page with Concubine Xu. She said something inexplicably, "I just noticed that Concubine Ye and the Empress look a bit similar..."

Ye Cairen was very happy to hear this. After all, her appearance was only average among the beauties in the palace, while the queen was a true beauty.

Someone said, "I feel that Lady Ye's eyes are somewhat similar to the Empress's..."

When Ye Cairen heard this, she suddenly understood why His Majesty always praised her eyes when he visited her. Sometimes, he even asked her to wear a veil. She thought that His Majesty was trying to play new tricks, but it turned out that he treated her as a substitute for the queen!

Ye Cairen clenched her nails tightly, her face turning pale, and a surge of jealousy and anger suddenly rose. Why? She was obviously also His Majesty's concubine!

Concubine Xu's expression also changed a little. She didn't know since when the emperor had changed inexplicably. He used to stay overnight at her place every few days, but now the frequency is getting less and less, even less than Ye Cairen!

So it’s because Ye Cairen’s eyes look like the queen’s?

A surge of jealousy rose up like a raging wave, almost swallowing Concubine Xu.

Ning Yu rubbed her temples and couldn't help cursing in her heart. This dog emperor was really inhuman. He brought trouble upon her again.

"I'm tired, let's go." Ning Yu waved his hand casually.

Soon, all the ladies left Kunning Palace.

Night falls and the sky is dotted with stars.

Ning Yu had just finished bathing and changed into her underwear when she casually asked, "Lixiang, where did His Majesty go tonight?"

"I just got the news that His Majesty went to Chuixuexuan tonight." Li Xiang didn't know what was on her mind, and said, "Your Majesty, this is now His Majesty's third visit to Chuixuexuan. Chuixuexuan is far away, and I don't know how Chen Xuanshi won His Majesty's favor."

Ning Yu smiled faintly and didn't care.

Chen Zhu is the emperor's savior, and she is the only one living in Chuixuexuan.

Seeing that the Queen wasn't worried at all, Li Xiang couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Your Majesty, aren't you worried? It took so much effort for His Majesty to agree to come to Kunning Palace, but Your Majesty keeps pushing His Majesty to other palaces."

"Okay, you can go out now. I need to rest." Ning Yu didn't explain and let Li Xiang go out casually.

Not long after Ning Yu fell asleep, there was a slight sound of footsteps on the roof. If Ning Yu had not been naturally sensitive, he would not have been able to detect it.

There was a sound of "click".

Someone landed.

Ning Yu closed his eyes and muttered to himself, could it be this guy Chu Hewang?

Just as the thought came to mind, a hoarse and cold voice rang out beside the bed, "I know you're awake."

Ning Yu had to open her eyes and looked at him warily, "What are you doing here? Could someone be chasing you again?"

Chu Hewang stared at her for a while, his tone a little strange, "You really know who I am."

Ning Yu's back suddenly stiffened, and a chill seemed to be coming out of the soles of her feet and climbing up along her spine. She forced herself to calm down, "What nonsense are you talking about? I don't know who you are."

Chu Hewang bent slightly towards Ning Yu and approached her. His slender fingers suddenly pulled down the black veil, revealing a cold and handsome face in front of Ning Yu.

The man's eyes were dark and deep, his skin was cold and pale, and he exuded a murderous aura. The corners of his lips curled slightly, without a trace of smile. "It doesn't matter. Now you know who I am."

Ning Yu was so angry that she almost wanted to curse.

She had never seen the assassin reveal his identity, although she already knew who he was.

Chu Hewang straightened up and sat on the edge of the bed, completely disregarding his status as the emperor's minister. He said quietly, "Empress, if His Majesty knew that you were sheltering an assassin, what would be your fate?"

Ning Yu sneered, and didn't show any good face towards Chu Hewang. "You don't have to worry about that. I wonder what brings you here, Master Seal?"

Chu He saw that Ning Yu was somewhat resistant to him, but smiled sweetly and charmingly when facing the emperor. He couldn't help but feel a little anxious in his heart, and said inexplicably, "The emperor originally planned to stay overnight in Kunning Palace today, but ended up going to Selectress Shen. Do you know why?"

Ning Yu's expression was indifferent, as if he had no interest at all. "Your Majesty, you can go wherever you want."

Chu Hewang originally thought that he would see Ning Yu with a sad expression. She probably didn't want to be seen by an outsider like him. Did she like the emperor so much?

An indescribable bitterness surged in my heart.

"If you don't leave now, I will call someone." Ning Yu really didn't want to see Chu Hewang, and there was a hint of impatience in her eyes.

Chu Hewang didn't like seeing Ning Yu's indifferent look. He smiled inexplicably, his tone fluctuating in ambiguity, "That day, I was hiding under the bed. Thanks to the Queen's help, I almost heard a live sex scene."

Ning Yu's expression suddenly changed, her cheeks became hot, and she glared at the man fiercely.

Chu Hewang only felt that the queen in front of him, who was angry because of him, seemed to have come to life like a stubborn stone, shining and radiant.

He suddenly wanted to see the elegant queen show a different expression because of him, so he deliberately said, "Knowing that my identity has turned to dust..."