Consort Shu remained composed, not uttering a single word or offering any rebuttal during this time.
After hearing this, Emperor Chongjin finally understood what had happened.
Was the prince's tutor, Wen Tang, acting under orders to encourage the prince to form cliques with the sons of various noble families?!
Emperor Chongjin lost all interest in laughing and joking, and his expression gradually darkened.
He swept his gaze across the area, then looked at Consort Shu, his voice deep and furious, "Consort Shu, were you and Consort Xian aware of this matter?"
The emperor's question, imbued with profound imperial authority, was not merely a simple inquiry into whether Consort Shu was guilty. Rather, Emperor Chongjin had already convicted Wen Tang and Li Renlin. His question was tantamount to asking whether Li Renlin was instigated by her or by her brother, Marquis Xingbai.
Consort Xue, as a concubine, should not know the identity of Li Renlin, the strategist of the Marquis of Xingbai's mansion. Therefore, she could only force him to reveal it himself. However, Emperor Chongjin was not so troublesome.
At this point, Consort Shu's answer was not acceptable. If she answered "I don't know," she would be shifting the blame for the culprit to Marquis Xingbai. If she said "I know," then she would have to accept the blame herself.
This was the majesty of an emperor. Emperor Chongjin's sharp gaze pressed heavily on Consort Shu, his nostrils flaring slightly, hinting at his raging fury.
Consort Shu's delicate fingers twitched slightly. She had anticipated Emperor Chongjin's fury upon learning of the matter, which was why she had taken the opportunity to quickly send Consort Xian away.
Without her sister dragging her down, Consort Shu paused slightly before facing the furious emperor, then immediately adopted an innocent expression and spoke in a soft, melodious tone.
"Your Majesty and my sister were in the palace, how could we possibly know that this scoundrel Li Renlin was so audacious! He must have harbored resentment because his brother left the capital to take up his post without him, and turned to serve another master! What a treacherous bastard!"
Consort Shu's scolding was sincere and earnest.
Emperor Chongjin frowned.
Consort Shu, still quite indignant, suggested to Emperor Chongjin, "Your Majesty, you should just..."
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