His first reaction was disbelief.

Then, he looked at Zhu Xianyue who was standing beside him.

The latter had a look of innocence and pain, with helplessness in his eyes due to being betrayed by his confidant.

Nan Tingye's heart suddenly tightened.

Caiwei felt a little guilty.

But looking at the six palaces, the only one who can overthrow Concubine Ning is Caiwei.

Zhu Xianyue has two personal maids, Xunmei and Caiwei.

Xunmei has always given people the impression of being stupid and incompetent.

It is better to pick wild vegetables and be as careful as a hair.

Whenever Concubine Ning had any important matters, she would send Caiwei to do them.

So in everyone's opinion, Caiwei should know everything about Zhu Xianyue.

"This matter is of great importance. I dare not speak nonsense! If I say even a single word of falsehood, I will be punished with a miserable death!"

The oath she swore was not vicious enough.

The ancients were superstitious and did not dare to say anything too extreme, for fear that the gods above them would hear them.

"Tell me the truth now. If you tell me even a single lie, I'll have your tongue cut off and forced to swallow it whole."

The palace maids shivered with fear.

Caiwei was sweating profusely, but she still said, "Noble Concubine Ning...has scolded Concubine Wan and her son many times in private, and has taken the lead."

"Over time, he developed murderous intentions, so he ordered me to kill Concubine Wan. Concubine Ning knew that if anything happened to Concubine Wan, the eldest prince would be unable to withstand the blow..."

"But I feel that Concubine Wan is innocent and I refuse to obey."

"Noble Concubine Ning scolded me harshly, but I still refused to listen. I thought Noble Concubine Ning would just let it go, but today I learned that she actually asked Xunmei to do this."

"Xunmei is a straightforward person who only knows how to be loyal to Concubine Ning. That's why she suffered the misfortune today!"

"Today, I risk my life to expose Concubine Ning, just to protect the Southern Dynasty's harem from being harmed by treacherous people!"

The words fell.

The entire Xianfu Palace was silent and peaceful.

The confidant reported his master in a clear and organized manner.

Disregarding one's own safety for the sake of benevolence and justice is a heroic act.

After a while.

Nan Tingye asked Zhu Xianyue: "Yue'er, is what she said true?"

This voice was obviously much gentler.

It can be seen that, at least at this moment, Zhu Xianyue ranks first in Nan Tingye's heart.

Zhu Xianyue knelt down hurriedly and said, "That's absolutely not the case."

"But I believe that Caiwei will not betray me. She must have been coerced..."

Caiwei is Zhu Xianyue's confidant, and her reasons are well-founded.

Zhu Xianyue also has a so-called motive.

More importantly, Caiwei has no parents, is alone and has no ties.

Concubine Wan was also born as a palace maid. Now that the eldest prince has passed away, she has the intention of following him.

The two of them used their lives to deal with Zhu Xianyue.

This situation seems unsolvable.

But... Caiwei, Caiwei, you underestimated one person, and that is Xunmei, the stupid woman you despise the most.

At this time, Xunmei had also arrived.

"Your Majesty! I also have something important to report!"

Xunmei's face turned red from running, and she was holding a handkerchief in her hand.

This handkerchief is something Caiwei often uses, but she didn't wear it today, and everyone knows it.

In full view of the public.

Caiwei couldn't refute.

She glanced at Zhu Xianyue secretly, but suddenly met Zhu Xianyue's playful eyes - like an actor in the stands.

To Zhu Xianyue, Caiwei's performance was no different from that of an actor entertaining others.

Her heartbeat gradually accelerated.

I have been with Zhu Xianyue for a long time and know her methods.

Nan Tingye's tone when talking to Xunmei was much softer.

This stupid guy is actually protecting his master.