Jun Zechen frowned slightly and explained solemnly.

"Qin'er and Ping'er from Concubine Chunshu's palace secretly made an appointment to meet last night and did something unspeakable. I have already locked them both up in the Ministry of Punishment and are preparing to interrogate them strictly."

When Ling Yue heard this, she suddenly felt panicky.

Ping'er in Zhaochun Palace was her spy planted in Zhaochun Palace.

It was Ping'er who spread the news that His Majesty was going to take Concubine Chun Shu out of the palace on her birthday.

She originally thought that by poisoning herself, she would be able to prevent Jun Zechen and Concubine Chun Shu from leaving the palace, causing Concubine Chun Shu to feel alienated from Jun Zechen because of Jun Zechen's breach of promise, and also frame An Zhaorong at the same time.

After all, An Zhaorong has harmed her many times. Should she continue to tolerate it indifferently?

She was just fighting back, just protecting herself.

But His Majesty actually arrested Ping'er and Qin'er and brought them to the Ministry of Punishment. If these two people confessed anything during the interrogation, then she...

Absolutely not!

Ling Yue tried hard to force a smile, but it was a forced smile.

"Since Ping'er is a member of Concubine Chun Shu's palace, and Concubine Chun Shu is investigating my poisoning, isn't this unfair?"

Jun Zechen didn't expect Ling Yue to actually suspect Yaoyao. Did Ling Yue forget that Yaoyao once saved her?

Jun Zechen's eyes became deeper, revealing a hint of disappointment.

"Concubine Chunshu came here today to explain this matter. I will let Anshun continue to take over the investigation. Concubine, don't worry."

"Yes, I understand."

Ling Yue breathed a sigh of relief. This case was originally investigated by His Majesty himself, and everyone in the palace knew that His Majesty cared about and valued her.

Your Majesty originally wanted to punish An Zhaorong directly to vent her anger, but the Queen Mother asked Concubine Chun Shu to investigate the case.

Why should the case of a noble concubine like her be investigated by a concubine of lower rank than her?

What's more, Concubine Chunshu spent two days investigating and helped An Zhaorong clear her suspicion. Now she has arrested her people and sent them to the Ministry of Punishment!

After Ling Yue found out that it was Anshun who was investigating the case, he felt relieved and planned to withdraw.

But when he saw Su Jingyao staying quietly beside His Majesty, he inexplicably felt a strong sense of jealousy.

"Your Majesty, I see that it is almost time for dinner, and the people from the Jingshifang will be here soon. I am in charge of the Jingshifang now, and I have checked the records. It seems that Your Majesty has not turned over the card recently?"

Ling Yue gritted her teeth, suppressing her unhappiness, and used the excuse of managing the Jingshifang to get Jun Zechen to turn over the cards so that everyone would benefit.

She didn't want Jun Zechen to stay with Concubine Chun Shu all day.

Ever since the night Jun Zechen ascended the throne, when she knew that his heart was filled with Concubine Chun Shu, Ling Yue had never been able to look at Concubine Chun Shu with a normal heart.

She would rather Jun Zechen favor those concubines he didn't like than to see Jun Zechen and Concubine Chunshu together.

There was a subtle hint of complex emotions in Jun Zechen's eyes. Ling Yue actually let him flip the card.

"I will stay in the Qianqing Palace tonight. Anshun, tell the Jingshifang not to come tonight."

Anshun on the side quickly responded: "Yes, Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty is staying in the Palace of Heavenly Purity today because you are busy with government affairs. If so, why don't Concubine Chun Shu come back with me so that I can keep you company."

When Su Jingyao heard Ling Yue mention her, she looked up at the imperial concubine with a little surprise.

Then she turned to look at Jun Zechen, her brows slightly furrowed, her eyes full of grievance.

Without waiting for Su Jingyao to speak, Jun Zechen responded with a frown.

"Your Highness, please go back to the palace first. I will leave Concubine Chunshu to grind ink for me."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I'll take my leave." Ling Yue had a jealous look hidden under her eyelashes.

After Ling Yue finished her ceremony, she walked slowly to the entrance of the hall with heavy steps.

After she stepped out of the palace door, she looked back inadvertently as if she was unwilling to give up.

This glance made her body suddenly stiffen.

Jun Zechen actually held Su Jingyao in his arms affectionately. Both of them had smiles on their faces and were laughing and playing.

That scene was so joyful!

Ling Yue's lips were bitten so hard that they almost bled. She glared at the two of them fiercely, then quickly turned around and left with stiff steps.

Su Jingyao stayed in the Qianqing Palace for another night tonight. Naturally, just like last night, nothing substantial happened that night.

Su Jingyao actually doesn't quite understand what love is, because she has never loved a man.

But whether in modern times or ancient times, her learning ability has always been outstanding.

She was not a worm in Jun Zechen's stomach, and she didn't know to what extent Jun Zechen liked her.

But she had seen various descriptions of liking and loving by others in modern times.

Liking is a momentary heartbeat, while loving is a heart-wrenching pain.

Liking is unbridled and unrestrained, while loving is cautious restraint.

You can easily give up something you like, but you must never give up something you love.

Liking someone is like meeting a worthy opponent; loving someone is like admitting defeat.

Liking is appreciating the advantages, and loving is tolerating the disadvantages.

Although she doesn't understand love, she knows how to make Jun Zechen feel at home.

At least Jun Zechen had felt heartache for her, restrained himself towards her, and was increasingly reluctant to let her suffer any injustice.

But this bastard is the emperor. It is really difficult to make him bow down to you, except at certain times...

It is even more difficult to tolerate her shortcomings. If he were to understand her vicious nature, she killed people and he handed over the knife, it would be a long and arduous journey.

After all, Jun Zechen has always liked pure girls like little white flowers. If she suddenly turned into a black-hearted woman, could Jun Zechen bear it?

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