"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be well." Concubine Zhen was wearing thin clothes and had her hair in a simple bun, which showed that she had not had time to put on makeup and dress up.

She knelt on the ground and apologized first: "I was extremely anxious and worried about what might happen. I didn't take care of my manners. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Zong Zheng Xiaoting raised his eyebrows when he heard this. It seemed that this was to pave the way for what Concubine Zhen was going to say next.

The night came hurriedly, and Concubine Zhen was not seen wearing bright and beautiful clothes, but was rarely seen in an unruly manner. This unruly behavior of a concubine was no small matter, and since Concubine Zhen was accused of this crime, there must be a big show to be staged.

As far as I can remember, this is the second time I've met Concubine Zhen. The last time I met her, she was still the confidant cultivated by Concubine Li, pretending to be friendly to Concubine Rougui. Concubine Zhen is not as outgoing as Concubine Fu. When she had a conflict with Concubine Fu, Concubine Zhen behaved appropriately. It is understandable that Concubine Lixian would smile and feel relieved when this person, who was promoted by Concubine Lixian, came to visit.

However...

Zong Zheng Xiaoting looked at the empress's confident expression and lowered his eyes to the ground. Perhaps, sometimes, what you see may not be true.

"Empress Zhen has always been careful to observe the palace rules. Why did you come here at the middle of the night today?" The emperor looked at Concubine Zhen and asked.

"In reply to Your Majesty, I had fallen asleep when I heard about the palace search. After the guards left, I saw a black shadow escaping. I was frightened. Not long after, I found the things in the palace at the place where the black shadow escaped. I hurried to report to the Empress, but came back empty-handed." Concubine Zhen explained to the Emperor slowly and concisely.

The emperor looked at Concubine Zhen, who was dusty and exhausted. She certainly did not look like someone who had been prepared and was well dressed. Yet, she seemed like someone who had just woken up from a dream and was in a hurry.

"So, Concubine Zhen came here to look for the Empress?" The Emperor sat aside, rubbing his brows impatiently.

"I originally came here to look for the Empress, and now the Emperor is here again." Concubine Zhen looked at the Emperor, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated, "Alright."

"Oh?" The emperor and the empress looked at each other, frowning as they looked at the people kneeling on the ground.

"On the way here, I also asked the Empress's maid about the situation, and learned that the Second Princess refused to search the palace. In addition, when I just came in, I saw blood on the ground. I was a little scared. I don't know if it is related to what I want to say." Concubine Zhen nodded to the maid, and handed the object that the maid respectfully wrapped in red cloth to the Empress.

After taking the red cloth, the queen slowly opened it. What came into view made only one person panic!

Zong Zheng Xiaoting carefully observed the empress's expression, raised one corner of his mouth, and moved the muscles on one side of his face. Although the time was short, it was enough.

If both corners of the mouth move at the same time, it's hard to say, this expression is clearly contempt. It seems that I can rest assured now.

"What is this? Just for this, Concubine Zhen has to visit me at night?" The Queen's tone seemed dissatisfied.

"Your Majesty, please calm down." Concubine Zhen quickly explained, "This object was dropped by the assassin after he passed by. Your Majesty may not recognize it, but I have been with Concubine Xian day and night, so I naturally know it."

"You are slandering me, Concubine Zhen, what do you want to do?" Concubine Lixian could no longer sit back and watch the development of the situation calmly. In the harem, sometimes, one has to remain calm when everything is ready and only the east wind is missing. If one remains calm when the situation is not favorable to oneself, I am afraid that in the heart of the emperor, it means that one is tacitly admitting that he is guilty.

"Father!" Upon seeing this, Zong Zheng Xiaoting screamed in cooperation, attracting the emperor's attention again. He also acted as if he was extremely afraid of Concubine Lixian, and the look of being deeply hurt by her once again appeared in the emperor's mind.

The emperor quickly walked over to his daughter, held her in his arms soothingly, and patted her back gently to coax her.

"When will you be allowed to act so recklessly here? Concubine Lixian, you are so impatient, are you guilty of being a thief?" The emperor raised his eyes and glared at her.

The emperor's expression made Concubine Lixian so sad that she closed her eyes.

By doing this, Your Majesty is doubting yourself.

Are you guilty of being a thief? You can't deny what you have done, so I'm afraid the accusation will only be the result of "conclusive evidence".

"Go on!" the emperor said, looking at Concubine Zhen.

"Yes! This pearl is actually a small jade bead. Concubine Xian wears it day and night and is very happy. She once told me that this bead is precious. It is tied with ice silk. Each bead is separated independently. She used all her heart to make sure that if any bead falls off, only one will fall off. With this knotting technique and ice silk, I found that this is Concubine Xian's thing. I was scared and thought of seeking protection from the Empress." Concubine Zhen knelt her forehead tightly on the ground. "Although I don't know what the situation is, I am afraid that the assassin is the Empress and will harm the emperor."

Zong Zheng Xiaoting was in the emperor's arms, looking at Concubine Zhen lying on the ground, secretly applauding her in his heart. It turned out that each of the women in the harem was not simple.

"Father..." Zong Zheng Xiaoting curled his lips and called softly. It was time to lend a helping hand.

The wind blew the leaves, and the sky, which was gradually turning white, also looked gray.

If you like it, please click here to download "Very Indulgent and Spendthrift: The Princess Can Read Minds" so that you can read the latest chapters of "Very Indulgent and Spendthrift: The Princess Can Read Minds" in the future.