Chu Yu handed over the image-recording talisman. One of the guards behind the Rakshasa Ghost Dynasty gave him a wink. The guard stepped forward, took the image-recording talisman, examined it carefully, and respectfully reported, "Your Highness, there is no problem with this talisman."
Consort Liu urgently defended Chu Yu: "Your Highness, it must be Consort Yu who is jealous that I won the beauty pageant with Miss Chu's help. That's why she used such underhanded tricks to frame Miss Chu and put the blame on me. Your Highness, you must stand up for us!"
The Rakshasa Demon King's face instantly darkened, and his dagger-like gaze swept towards Consort Yu beside him. Consort Yu trembled in fright and shook her head in denial: "Your Highness, I didn't!"
The Rakshasa Demon King snorted coldly and ordered, "Bring that maid over here."
Soon, the maid who had bumped into Chu Yu earlier was brought over by the guards.
The maid knelt on the ground. The Rakshasa Demon King looked at her sharply and asked, "Who ordered you to do that? You'd better tell me the truth, or I will send you to the 18th level of hell."
The icy words, accompanied by an extremely powerful aura, struck the maid, who instantly felt she couldn't breathe. Her body trembled violently, and she stammered, "It was...it was Consort Yu who ordered me to do it."
With a whoosh, everyone's eyes fell on Consort Yu.
Consort Yu's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately felt that she was doomed. She knelt on the ground with a thud and shook her head to refute, "Your Highness, don't listen to this lowly servant's nonsense. She must have taken bribes from Consort Liu to frame me..."
Consort Liu was furious and about to retort, but was stopped by the Rakshasa Ghost King. The Rakshasa Ghost King angrily reprimanded Consort Yu: "The Divine Oracle Token is the most precious treasure of Youdu City. I gave it to you to keep because I love you and want to protect you. I never expected that you would use it to frame others. You have disappointed me greatly. Guards, take away the Divine Oracle Token and throw Consort Yu into the Cold Palace."
Everyone was shocked; the Rakshasa Demon King had actually banished the beloved Jade Consort to the Cold Palace.
Consort Yu broke down in tears, no longer caring about her explanations, and hurriedly kowtowed, begging for mercy: "Your Highness, please don't send me to the Cold Palace! I've served you for thousands of years, even if I haven't done anything meritorious, I've still served you with hard work..."
The Rakshasa Demon King showed no mercy, his face cold as he flicked his sleeve: "Drag Consort Yu and this lowly maid away."
The wailing Consort Yu and her maid were quickly dragged away by the guards.
The Rakshasa Demon King swept his gaze across the crowd with a gloomy look and said in a stern voice, "If anyone dares to play any tricks or schemes under my nose again, even if they are my favorite concubine, I will not show them any mercy."
The crowd was so frightened that they immediately knelt down and kowtowed, saying they dared not.
Even the beloved Consort Liu couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
The Rakshasa Demon King's severe punishment of Consort Yu suggests he is truly angry.
Chu Yu handed the oracle tablet to the Rakshasa Ghost King. The Rakshasa Ghost King looked at Consort Liu sternly and warned, "Consort Liu, the other oracle tablet is with you. You must keep it safe and not betray the trust I have placed in you."
Consort Liu nodded repeatedly, assuring him with certainty, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will take good care of it."
The Rakshasa Demon King was finally satisfied. He gave Chu Yu a deep look, flicked his sleeve, and hurriedly left with his men.
Only after the Rakshasa Demon King had gone far away did everyone breathe a sigh of relief and get up from the ground.
The maid Xiao Cui sneered, "Consort Yu actually caused such a mess at the beauty pageant, which directly landed her in the Cold Palace. She really tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead."
Consort Liu snorted coldly and said disdainfully, "That woman has become arrogant and her brain has gone out of control because of His Highness's favor. That's why she did such a thing out of jealousy."
She grasped Chu Yu's hand, and apologized with a hint of remorse: "Miss Chu, I'm so sorry that you had to go through this. It was my fault for not protecting you properly, which gave Consort Yu the opportunity to take advantage of you."
Chu Yu was not frightened. She calmly comforted Consort Liu: "Consort Liu, don't say that. We never expected Consort Yu to do this. Now that the truth is out, it's good. Don't take it to heart."
Hearing her say that, Consort Liu couldn't help but look at her with new respect.
Chu Yu's composure is truly remarkable. Even in that situation, she was able to remain calm and composed, clearing her name. No wonder she is valued by the underworld.
She smiled and praised, "You are really steady. Don't worry, after this incident, no one in Youdu City will dare to bully you anymore. I will also do my best to support your business in the future."
Chu Yu smiled and said, "Thank you very much."
After bidding farewell to Consort Liu, Chu Yu returned to the private room in the top tier.
Upon seeing her, Jiang Huai'an asked anxiously, "I just heard there was an accident backstage. Are you alright?"
Chu Yu shook her head: "It's nothing."
She sat down, took a sip of tea, and told them what had just happened.
Upon hearing this, all three became extremely angry, especially Jiang Huai'an, who angrily shouted, "That Consort Yu is too wicked! She actually framed you for stealing. If you hadn't proven your innocence, you would have suffered a terrible fate."
Chu Yu snorted and said meaningfully, "The harems of human emperors have always been a battlefield, where everyone fights to the death. The Ghost King's harem is no exception. Just be careful in the future."
Fu Yunche felt sorry for her: "You've worked so hard."
Chu Yu smiled and said, "It's not hard work. I'm always cautious in my work, and no one can easily smear me."
Song Ze showered her with compliments: "Young Madam is clever, resourceful, and wise. Even if she were to enter the Emperor's harem, she would be a victor in the palace intrigue."
Jiang Huai'an proudly chimed in, "That's right, my junior sister would definitely be able to get through all the levels to the finale in a palace drama."
Chu Yu took a sip of tea and said modestly, "Alright, it's not that impressive. There are too many people here, so let's not talk about these things. Be careful that someone with ulterior motives doesn't overhear and go to complain."
Jiang Huai'an and Song Ze exchanged a glance and immediately shut up.
Fu Yunche looked at Chu Yu and suddenly said, "The reason why those women in the palace fight so fiercely is simply because the emperor doesn't love them. If he truly loved someone, he wouldn't bear to let her be caught in a battleground and fight with other women. He would clear all obstacles for her and present her with the best."
Jiang Huai'an and Song Ze looked at him and agreed with his words.
Fu Yunche thought to himself that from now on, Chu Yu would be the only one by his side, and he would never let her waste her energy fighting with other women. He would try his best to create a comfortable environment for her.
Chu Yu glanced at him, thinking to herself that Fu Yunche was from a wealthy and powerful family and was so outstanding that countless women wanted to win his favor. If she really stayed by his side, she would probably have to fight with a group of women like in a palace drama.
Thinking this, she suddenly felt a little disappointed. She picked up a piece of pastry and put it in her mouth. The sweet pastry eased the slight disappointment in her heart.
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