[This beauty looks very familiar. ]

Wu Qing stretched out his little head and looked at Concubine Li who was standing in the center of the hall.

The lavender long skirt and the slender back seemed like I had seen them somewhere before.

No. 2321 immediately understood what she meant: "Looks familiar, but that means I don't know him, right?"

Wu Qing is shy: [Dead face, why are you saying it out loud? ]

This name caused program No. 2321 to explode.

No. 2321 asked in confusion: "...You have been here for almost two months. How many concubines have you met?"

"It's fine if you don't know Zhou Chang. But you don't know Li Guiren either?"

How many did you know?

Wu Qing lowered his head and began to count silently in his heart.

【Empress, Imperial Concubine, Concubine Shu, and Concubine Yue.】

[Noble Lady Zhang, Noble Lady Sun, Noble Lady Mu, Concubine Lu...Originally, there were also Concubine Ning and Concubine Qi, but they are no longer here.]

[Oh my god, in total, I actually know ten people. ]

Wu Qing was shocked.

She has been implementing the policy of "going home if she's going to die", and has put all her attention on the list given to her by the system.

Unexpectedly, she had gotten to know almost half of the concubines inadvertently.

“…”

Those concubines whose names were not mentioned by Wu Qing had an indescribable feeling in their hearts.

In the past, they would have been furious and unable to accept such neglect.

How dare there be a concubine who doesn't know their names?

This is simply an insult to them! They are not taken seriously at all!

But if the other party is Ji Guiren...

Well.

To be honest, it's better not to be on her mind.

Who knows what secrets her inner voice will reveal?

Look at Concubine Zhang and Concubine Zhou, they are both in a state of disgrace now.

"Half of them didn't recognize it. What on earth are you shocked about?"

No. 2321 has a new understanding of the host's intelligence.

It said dissatisfiedly: "The selection is about to begin, and you have to remember new concubines again."

"You haven't even recognized all of these people in front of you. Can you really handle it?"

"Go do the main task as soon as possible. You can go home when I have accumulated enough energy."

Wu Qing waved his hand casually and said nonchalantly:

[Since this is the main mission, just remember the main characters - so who is this beautiful woman standing out now? ]

No. 2321 sighed: "...Host, you are the memory of a fish. I just said that this is Concubine Li."

[Oh wow, Li Tanji! This is what she looks like! ]

Today, Concubine Li is wearing a lavender dress, looking fresh and refined.

She was young and pretty, and her father was the director of the Imperial Observatory, so she was highly regarded and trusted by the emperor.

With her good looks and family background, Li Guiren had a place in the harem.

As soon as Concubine Li stepped forward, she attracted everyone's attention.

Seeing this, Concubine Lin, who was sitting nearby, changed her originally nonchalant expression into something subtle.

She changed her sitting position, looking a little surprised.

Last time, Concubine Li abused Zhu Li without authorization, causing her death in Linhua Palace, which disrupted Concubine Lin's plan.

Since then, Concubine Lin's attitude towards Concubine Li became increasingly cold, even to the point of being as cold as ice.

Concubine Li noticed this and knew how to avoid her, rarely visiting her in Linhua Palace.

Now that she suddenly stood up, Concubine Lin became suspicious, wondering what she was planning.

"My Queen, my father once shared with me some secrets about the art of killing curses."

Lady Li bowed and spoke softly.

"This curse-killing technique certainly requires human blood and incense ashes as a medium, but what really determines its power is the final witch doll."

"This spell is evil, and that's where the evil lies."

"It is said that every time the caster gives the voodoo doll a needle, the owner will feel a splitting headache and his soul will be torn apart."

Concubine Li opened her red lips slightly, and her voice was like a clear spring, but with a strange chill.

"If the caster inserts ten more needles, the victim will feel as if a sharp knife is piercing his internal organs, and the pain will be unbearable."

She spoke of the horror in a calm voice.

"If the person casting the spell pierces the voodoo doll with all the stab wounds, the owner will suffer unimaginable misfortune, and may even die suddenly."

"Her soul will be trapped in the doll forever, and she will never be able to escape."

Upon hearing this, all the concubines turned pale and their heartbeats quickened, as if the cold needle tip had already touched their own skin.

Concubine Li described the story so vividly that it seemed as if the strange and bizarre killing spell was being performed right before one's eyes, which was chilling.

They all knew that Concubine Li was the person who understood these things best, and what she said undoubtedly put them under great psychological pressure.

Wu Qing hesitated: […It’s impossible for anyone to believe it, right? ]

No. 2321: "Look at everyone's serious expressions. They must have believed it."

"If the emperor believes it, the concubines will dare not disbelieve it," it said.

Wu Qing shook his head, "If this thing is useful, when two countries are at war, we can just make a voodoo doll for the opposing general and poke it every day."

The concubines' fear suddenly faded a little.

...What Noble Lady Ji said makes a lot of sense.

"Not all dolls can be used for killing spells."

In the center of the hall, Li Guiren said slowly, "There are many details involved in making the voodoo doll."

"From the selection of fabrics to the use of sewing techniques, every step needs to be precise to the millimeter. The slightest mistake may cause the spell to fail or even cause backlash."

"I think if we want to find the murderer behind this, we may be able to find clues from these witchcraft dolls."

Li Guiren continued, with a gleam in her eyes, "Each doll was carefully made by the murderer, and their secrets must be hidden in it."

The concubines were whispering.

"Mrs. Li's method sounds quite reliable?"

"Yes, by analyzing the fabric and stitches used in the doll, we may be able to get some clues."

"No wonder Concubine Li dared to stand up at this time. It turns out that she really wants to solve the problem." Another concubine sighed.

"We were all frightened by that voice, but Lady Li was the brave one."

One of the concubines praised her: "She is indeed Lord Li's daughter. Like father, like daughter."

Wu Qing listened with great interest: [Lady Li explained it in great detail. If we follow her method, we might be able to find the murderer.]

No. 2321: "She herself has made a voodoo doll and knows it very well."

Wu Qing suddenly realized: [Oh, I remember now, she herself is an expert. ]

What!?

Concubine Li herself made a voodoo doll! ?

The concubines stared at her in surprise.