*Bang!* The Emperor slammed his gavel and ordered sternly, “Go to the Mu family and pass on Mu Chenjing and Shuxiang.”
A moment later, the yamen runner returned and reported that Mu Chenjing and Shuxiang had both caught a cold and could not testify. They had ordered the steward to bring their testimonies, which were then signed and sealed.
After examining the case carefully, the Emperor struck the gavel and announced: Zhang Hongyu had no opportunity to commit the crime and is found not guilty.
Hongyu was overjoyed and quickly knelt down to express her gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for clearing Hongyu's name."
The Emperor was displeased. Hongyu, with her scholarly demeanor and calm demeanor, entered the palace, clearly intending to help the Mu family curry favor with the Emperor.
He prefers free-spirited, lively women to those who get involved in politics and form cliques.
Bang! He slammed his gavel and ordered in a deep voice, "Mu Chenjing is dignified and elegant, and Shuxiang is gentle and refined. I like her very much. I hereby confer upon Mu Chenjing the title of Consort Jing and upon Shuxiang the title of Consort Shu. They shall enter the palace on an auspicious day."
Hongyu suddenly looked at the Emperor, but the Emperor kept a stern face and avoided her gaze.
The ministers were all delighted, saying, "Your Majesty is wise."
"His Majesty has finally bestowed titles upon his concubines."
"Mu Chenjing is Lord He's niece, so congratulations to Lord He."
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Are Shuxiang and Chenjing going to enter the palace?
The Mu family was overjoyed, with lanterns and decorations everywhere. However, Old Madam Mu was filled with worry. She instinctively got out of bed to walk around, but then fell back down, constantly muttering the name of Chen Yu.
On Shen Yu's side, she jumped off the carriage and hurriedly entered the Kong family mansion, followed by the lame man carrying a medicine chest.
The two entered the East Court Pavilion and were greeted by King Yan.
Yan Wang looked at the cripple with suspicion, and only left hesitantly after the cripple went into the house.
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