The fragrance of jade pendants wafts in the breeze, and the phoenix-shaped hairpins sway gently.

The Empress of the Great Han Empire, a woman of unparalleled grace and majesty, slowly walked in, surrounded by a group of maids and eunuchs.

Her pomp and demeanor were incomparably noble; her beauty surpassed all others.

The guards and eunuchs who were originally standing around Liu Hong and Liu Wei all knelt down and bowed, shouting "Your Majesty the Empress is Rongxiang!"

As expected of Empress He, she looks to be under thirty and in the prime of her life.

She bears a striking resemblance to the celebrity Wang Qiu, with delicate features, cherry-red lips, and a high, pretty nose.

This is absolutely the image of a mature woman that many men dream of.

When Liu Hong saw her appear, his eyes were filled with a complex mix of hatred and love.

Liu Wei was also stunned by the Empress's appearance and figure.

In addition, having held the position of empress for a long time, she exuded the aura of a strong woman. If it were an ordinary man, he would have already knelt at her feet and willingly obeyed her commands.

When Empress He appeared, the entire room fell silent.

The eunuchs and guards held their breath, afraid that their crude breath would spoil the beautiful scene before them.

Although Liu Hong was also captivated by the Empress's beauty, he still had to deal with the matters at hand.

"Your Majesty, you've come at the right time. The Prince of Yunzhong said that you issued an imperial decree summoning him to the palace. Is that true?"

Liu Hong quickly asked.

“That’s right. I did send someone to deliver a decree to the King of Yunzhong to come to the palace. However, I only asked him to wait in front of Yong’an Palace.”

"I never imagined he would end up in the West Garden!"

Empress He looked at Liu Wei with provocative phoenix eyes and slowly uttered words from her cherry lips.

Immediately, the crowd erupted in uproar.

Liu Hong looked at Liu Wei: "Why did you come to Xiyuan?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Wei immediately laughed. From this moment on, even if he asked the little eunuch who had led the way to come out, it would probably be of no use.

Perhaps Empress He had already killed this little eunuch in order to frame him.

"Hehe, yes, it's such a coincidence. Yong'an Palace is in the east, while Xiyuan is to the west of the palace. I don't know how I suddenly ended up here!"

"Your Majesty, you also have a eunuch named Wang by your side."

"He was the one who led me into this hall."

Liu Wei said.

"Eunuch Wang, the King of Clouds said that you led him here. Is that true?"

Empress He gave a cold laugh.

A eunuch immediately appeared behind her; it was none other than Eunuch Wang, who had just led Liu Wei in.

"Your Majesty is wise. This servant has always been by Her Highness's side and has never left her side."

The eunuch Wang, feigning innocence, stepped forward to explain, "King Yunzhong must have mistaken you for someone else."

Empress He and Eunuch Wang sang in unison, vehemently denying that they had sent Liu Wei to the West Garden.

So no matter how Liu Wei explains it, he can't prove it.

Liu Wei sneered: "This Eunuch Wang is someone close to the Empress, so naturally he says whatever the Empress says!"

"Your Majesty, I am only telling the truth. You can check it out if you don't believe me."

Eunuch Wang immediately called out.

In any case, there was no way to verify the information, and Liu Wei had no evidence to prove how he came from Yong'an Palace to Xiyuan.

"Alright, now the truth is out!"

"Even if you can prove that you were ordered to come to the West Garden, how do you explain appearing by my bedside, embracing one of my concubines?"

Liu Hong asked another question.

Before Liu Wei could speak, Empress He exclaimed in shock, "What? Could it be that the Prince of Yunzhong has already committed adultery with Consort Xiao?"

"This is an absolute disgrace to the royal family and must be severely punished."

"Your Majesty, please decide how to deal with the King of Clouds."

"I never expected that Consort Xiao would be involved with the King of Yunzhong. It's truly baffling!"

They're practically fanning the flames, relentlessly smearing Liu Wei.

Is this how you want to play?

Liu Wei said, "So, Your Majesty, you're saying that I've had something happen between Consort Xiao and me?"

"May I ask Your Majesty, how did you know that Consort Xiao was lying on this bed when you were elsewhere?"

"Could it be that Her Majesty possesses the ability to foresee the future?"

Liu Hong's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained impassive. He asked, "Empress, how did you know that the person in this bed is Consort Xiao?"

Upon hearing this, Empress He was speechless, realizing she had acted too hastily, and murmured an explanation:

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty was just guessing!"

"Your Majesty the Empress's guess was absolutely accurate! I'm truly impressed!"

Liu Wei's eyes were like swords, shooting towards Empress He.

Empress He felt uneasy under Liu Wei's captivating gaze: "You... what do you want to do?"

"In no mood!"

Liu Wei sneered, "Father, do you still remember the matter of Consort Wang?"

Liu Hong was taken aback, while Empress He was greatly alarmed.

It turns out that this Lady Wang was the biological mother of Liu Xie, the Prince of Chenliu.

After she became pregnant and gave birth to Liu Xie due to Liu Hong's favor, she was poisoned to death by Empress He during her postpartum confinement.

Liu Hong knew who had given the order.

However, because they needed to rely on He Jin, they did not pursue the matter with Empress He.

In order to protect Liu Xie and prevent Empress He from harming him, he was placed by Empress Dowager Dong to be raised.

The poisoning of Lady Wang was a thorn in Liu Hong's side, something he was unwilling to mention.

Liu Wei's sudden mention of it inevitably made Liu Hong think about it.

Liu Hongdao said, "What...what do you mean by this?"

"Father, Consort Xiao has been drugged. If she is not treated in time, she may follow in the footsteps of Consort Wang and pass away!"

Liu Wei said calmly.

What!

Upon hearing this, Liu Hong looked at Empress He with resentment, then hurriedly strode to the bedside.

"Wang Chengen, immediately summon the imperial physician!"

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