How could Mu Chenshuang not notice Fenglian's strange gaze? This was a good show that Lu Wei had prepared for her.

In order to frame her, they didn't hesitate to tamper with Xue Jiajia's body.

Before she could speak, Lu Wei quickly defended her, saying, "Princess, this matter could not possibly have been done by Shuang'er. Even if Shuang'er grew up in Xiyu, it doesn't prove anything. Shuang'er has no reason to harm Miss Xue."

Mu Yazhi continued, "Yes, Princess, even if my sister and Jiajia had a conflict just now, the misunderstanding has been cleared up. How could my sister possibly frame Jiajia? Besides, we're all eating at the same table, so my sister wouldn't know what Jiajia will eat."

The two's apparent attempt to smooth things over actually increased Fenglian's suspicions. Mu Yazhi's words were clearly a reminder to Fenglian that Lu Wei had personally asked Xue Jiajia what she liked to eat, and Mu Chenshuang was also present at the time.

As expected.

Feng Lian raised her cold eyes, her sharp gaze fixed on Mu Chenshuang:

"It's possible that some people apologize on the surface but harbor resentment and hatred in their hearts. Madam Lu asked Jiajia what she liked to eat, so how could she not be sure what Jiajia would eat? Mu Chenshuang, let me ask you, what exactly were you doing an hour ago?"

"If you do not give me a satisfactory answer today, I will send you to the Court of Judicial Review right now!"

Clearly, she implicitly believed that Mu Chenshuang had poisoned her, and she had indeed returned to the courtyard alone an hour earlier.

So when Mu Yazhi took Xue Jiajia away, and Lu Wei told her to go back to her room to rest, they were both creating opportunities for her to be alone with him.

Despite Feng Lian's anger, Mu Chen Shuang remained calm and composed, replying slowly, "Your Highness, an hour ago, I was resting alone in the courtyard and did not go anywhere."

"Who can prove that you didn't go anywhere in the yard?" Fenglian pressed.

Mu Chenshuang answered directly, "No."

Feng Lian's cold gaze fell on Mu Chen Shuang. "You are quite frank. Since you have no evidence to prove your innocence, then don't blame me for being impolite. Qing Rong, go and call the people from the Court of Justice here immediately."

Qingrong replied, "Yes."

Mu Chenshuang made no attempt to deny it.

This was the result Lu Wei wanted, but seeing Mu Chenshuang so calm and composed, she couldn't help but feel a little worried. Mu Chenshuang's composure and calmness were truly unfathomable.

But no matter how calm she was, once the evidence was found, she still had no way to escape.

Seeing Qingrong turn to leave, Lu Wei hurriedly called out, "Princess!"

"I hope you will consider this matter more carefully. Miss Xue had an accident at the Marquis's residence, and I cannot escape responsibility no matter what. But I hope that the princess will not slander Shuang'er. Although Shuang'er's status is not as high as that of a princess, she is still noble. If the matter is alarmed and reaches His Majesty's ears, it will be a loss of face for you, the princess, if the matter is unclear. Perhaps there is someone else in the mansion who is audacious and reckless."

Lu Wei's heartfelt words, while seemingly protecting Mu Chenshuang, actually struck a nerve with Feng Lian.

Fenglian's face darkened instantly. "Does Madam Lu mean that I have no right to touch Mu Chenshuang? Even if I want to investigate her, I need to report to the Emperor. How come I didn't know that the eldest daughter of the Marquis's mansion has such a big face? Does she think she is the Crown Princess?"

Lu Wei's face paled, and she lowered her head. "No, I didn't mean that..."

Lu Wei hadn't finished speaking.

Mu Chenshuang interrupted, saying, "Princess, please investigate. I have no complaints."

She understood Lu Wei's intentions perfectly well. She was simply trying to elevate her status and make the proud princess even more dissatisfied with her. What Lu Wei probably wanted was for Feng Lian to report this to Feng Gu Che, and ideally, for Feng Gu Che to revoke her title of princess.

Feng Lian looked at Mu Chenshuang and said coldly, "Since that's the case, then let the people from the Court of Judicial Review come."

Soon, Lord Li from the Court of Justice arrived at the Marquis's residence, and Mu Chenshuang was already considered the prime suspect.

All the servants were summoned to the courtyard, and Li Ming questioned everyone in the kitchen.

Because Xue Jiajia was poisoned, the three chefs in charge and the maid who did odd jobs were so frightened that they kept kowtowing to show that they were innocent.

They had no reason to frame Xue Jiajia, and besides, they didn't know what Xue Jiajia would eat if they wanted to poison her. Moreover, the poison from Xiyu was not something that small fry like them could get their hands on. Framed members of the royal family was a serious crime.

These people had no motive or method for committing the crime.

A maid suddenly said that she saw Mu Chenshuang go towards the kitchen.

These words immediately thrust Mu Chenshuang into the eye of the storm.

Firstly, she had a motive to commit the crime, and secondly, she was fully capable of secretly possessing drugs from Xiyu.

"Mu Chenshuang, you insidious and vicious woman, I should never have believed your apology. What else do you have to say now?" Fenglian said angrily.

Lu Wei looked at Feng Lian, a cold smile playing on her lips: "Princess, there is currently no conclusive evidence to prove that Shuang'er was responsible. I hope you will reconsider."

Feng Lian looked at Lu Wei with cold eyes, "Madam Lu, you really dote on this stepdaughter. Even now you are still protecting her. But today, no matter what, I will not let her off easily. Lord Li, what are you standing there for? Send her to the Court of Justice. If His Majesty holds you accountable, I will take responsibility."

Lord Li dared not disobey the princess's orders. Given the current situation, Mu Chenshuang was indeed a prime suspect.

"Princess, please come with me."