She originally thought that Sheng Yunrong just had some tricks that could attract people, but when she saw her in person, she realized that she was indeed worth fighting for.

It's not just her breathtaking beauty, but her eyes that tell endless stories.

Although he seems weak and helpless on the surface, he is actually tough and indomitable inside.

"Please sit down first." The Queen felt relieved.

Such a woman could never be someone who relies on improper means to cling to power and influence.

"Thank you, Her Majesty." Sheng Yunrong sat down, feeling a natural sense of trust in the Queen.

"No need to be so formal." The Queen did not ask Sheng Yunrong about her experiences outside the palace. Instead, she casually asked her what kind of tea she liked.

Sheng Yunrong was in a relaxed mood and couldn't help but speak out what was in her heart: "What I like to drink most is the Keemun black tea that is nourished by the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River..."

As soon as she finished speaking, Sheng Yunrong realized that she had said something wrong, and immediately closed her lips, with a look of sadness on her face.

"Your eyes seem...full of homesickness?" A feeling of pity welled up in the Queen's heart.

For a woman, marriage is undoubtedly the most important choice in life.

However, this beautiful lady with outstanding talent and extraordinary skills was framed by a villain and forced to marry a man who had accomplished nothing.

She was forced to live her life around this man and became a puppet who had lost herself.

Rumors in the palace never stop.

The Queen Mother already knew the truth.

Sheng Yunrong forced a smile and said, "It was this woman who ruined the atmosphere."

"Of course not." The Queen smiled gently, "Recently, someone just happened to offer Jiangnan's Keemun black tea and Yangchun Maojian tea, and I was worried that I couldn't find a suitable partner to taste the fragrant tea with. With your company, I can enjoy this elegant taste to the fullest."

"Thank you, Your Majesty..." Tears glistened in Sheng Yunrong's eyes.

During her thirteen years in the Qin family, she had missed her parents and two brothers.

But... Qin Wenyuan felt disgusted with her, so she no longer mentioned going home.

As time went by, she even began to fear returning home.

Because of the guilt deep in my heart.

The black tea is ready.

The maid walked up to Sheng Yunrong with a cup of tea.

Sheng Yunrong was in a daze and forgot the fact that both her hands were injured and raised her hands instinctively.

The maid didn't know these details and just followed her movements and handed over the teacup.

"Be careful!" The Queen reminded hurriedly, but it was too late.

With a crisp "bang", the black tea spilled all over the floor and the teacup broke into pieces.

"Empress, please spare me! Empress, please spare me!" The maid fell to her knees in fear, her face as pale as paper.

What she broke was the Queen's most beloved tea set!

"Forget it..." The Queen sighed, suppressing her heartache, "It was an unintentional mistake on your part. Go down and clean it up."

"Yes, yes..." the maid responded quickly.

The Queen turned her head and wanted to check if Sheng Yunrong was burned.

However, what she saw was Sheng Yunrong staring at the trembling little maid on the ground.

The Queen Mother, who was used to all kinds of tricks in the palace, keenly noticed something strange about Sheng Yunrong.

Sheng Yunrong stared closely at the little maid on the ground who looked weak but was actually very scheming.

She heard it.

I heard the horrifying words in the mind of this little maid who pretended to be submissive on the surface but was full of malice in her heart.

"What's wrong?" The Queen asked softly, "Is there anything wrong?"

Sheng Yunrong suddenly turned around and looked directly at the Queen, her lips tight at the corners.

The vicious words spoken by the maid were directed at the gentle and considerate Queen in front of her!

The maid seemed weak and timid on the surface, but what she said in her heart made Sheng Yunrong terrified.

[The day after tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. is the day when the Empress and her cousin were discovered having an affair in Fengluan Palace. I must remember it correctly and must guide Your Majesty to witness it with your own eyes.]

Sheng Yunrong was angry. For a country, the most important things were the two people sitting in the supreme position.

Emperor and Empress.

As the mother of the country, some people actually tried to subvert her status by using such despicable means - this is really outrageous!

Sheng Yunrong's heart was in turmoil.

"Madam Qin?" The Queen Mother still looked at her worriedly.

Sheng Yunrong met the queen's elegant face and tried to suppress the anger in her heart: "Your Majesty, I just lost my composure..."

Sheng Yunrong secretly remembered the maid who had a cunning look on her face when she was picking up the fragments.

She had to remind the Queen.

Regardless of whether this reminder would expose her to the almost mystical ability of mind reading, she had to do her duty.

In the gloomy Western Wei Palace, even a distinguished figure like the Empress had to suffer such vile means, which made people sigh: If even the Empress could not escape this disaster, why should the Western Wei Dynasty continue to exist!

"Madam Qin, what's wrong with you?" The Queen's personal maid, who had been with her since she was a child, slowly came to Sheng Yunrong's side and carefully held her hand. "I have been serving the Queen since she was a child. I know all about her headaches and fevers. Now, let me feel your pulse. Don't let this trip to the palace harm your body."

"Indeed." The Queen took her seat and didn't mind the maid's meddling in her duties.

She was always kind and amiable to her servants, and she and her personal maid were like sisters.

Moreover, she was even more worried about Sheng Yunrong.

The maid held Sheng Yunrong's wrist, and a hint of doubt flashed across her eyes that concealed a sharp edge.

There is nothing unusual?

She had just been staring closely at the maidservant beside Sheng Yunrong, almost thinking that their careful plan had been exposed, but... the pulse of this noble lady was as calm as drinking water?

Could it be that her judgment was wrong?

"I'm sorry for overstepping your authority. Madam Qin's pulse...is normal." The maid bowed respectfully.

"That's good." The Queen finally felt relieved.

The maid returned to the Queen's side again and continued to listen to her conversation with Sheng Yunrong, but she did not notice that Sheng Yunrong's hand hidden in her sleeve trembled slightly twice.

On the surface, Sheng Yunrong continued to speak gently to the Queen, but her heart was in turmoil.

This maid who had a close relationship with the Empress was actually Concubine Liu's person! She was also Concubine Liu's identical twin sister!

One was sent to the imperial palace, and the other was sent to the house of the powerful prime minister when she was still an infant to serve as a maid to the empress.

All of this... was to help Concubine Liu and her family usurp the throne.

Prince Jing Pei Jinxiao actually became an innocent victim.

The Queen continued to speak, but Sheng Yunrong could no longer listen.

She raised her head abruptly, ignoring the vigilant looks from the maids around her, and spoke resolutely: "Your Majesty, there is something I don't understand. I hope Your Majesty can help me solve this puzzle."

"Just say it." The Queen Mother's love for Sheng Yunrong was beyond words, and her eyes were always full of tenderness when she looked at her.