Xueying walked up to the Empress and knelt down with a thud, saying, "Aunt, please save my father!" Seeing Xueying pleading with her, the Empress felt very sorry for her. After all, the Duke of Yingguo was her own younger brother, and she had always loved Xueying very much. Seeing the child trying so hard to find a way to save her father, the Duke of Yingguo, she was very gratified.
The Empress rose from her seat, walked to Xueying's side, and helped her up. Looking at Xueying, the Empress shook her head and said, "Xueying, your aunt is powerless now. I have no standing before the Emperor anymore. If I were to plead with him to show leniency, I would only be able to tell him that I conspired with the Duke of Ying. At this point, I must protect myself and avoid being implicated." Xueying looked at her aunt's cold face and felt a chill in her heart. She said, "But Aunt, think about it: if the Duke of Ying's mansion falls, wouldn't the Emperor suspect you?"
The Empress was surprised that she would be threatened. She said coldly, "As long as I am still the Empress, the Duke of Ying's family is a member of the royal family, and your father and Hongshi will still have hope. If I am also implicated in this matter, then there will truly be no way to turn things around."
Seeing the Empress say this, Xueying was anxious, but she had to admit that the Empress was right, so she could only lower her head and remain silent.
Seeing her like this, the Empress thought that she was also anxious about her father's matter, so she stopped blaming her. She led her to sit down on a chair, took Xueying's hand and said, "Don't worry, as long as there is a chance, I will definitely rescue your father. Our Ulanara family will not let others laugh at us."
Xueying was at a loss and could only nod after hearing this.
The Empress said, "Go back first and tell your mother that she should not panic and should keep the family calm."
After Xueying left, the Empress sat back down in the main seat and sighed to herself.
At the Prince's residence, the Fujin summoned all the concubines in the backyard and said, "I'm sure you all know what happened. I've called you all together today to tell you not to try anything funny while the Prince is in trouble. If I find out, hmph..." The Fujin's sternness silenced the concubines below.
Seeing that she had achieved her goal, the princess waved her hand and said, "You may all leave now! Go back to your own courtyards and stay there quietly."
"Yes." Everyone dispersed.
During this time, Linlang had been observing Ruan Meiying. She noticed that Ruan Meiying did not show any anxiety or panic like the others. Instead, she seemed relaxed. In addition, considering that the Eighth Prince had asked her to keep a close eye on Ruan Meiying, Linlang was certain that this matter was related to Ruan Meiying.
Linlang stopped Ruan Meiying on the way back to the courtyard, "Where are you going, little sister?"
Ruan Meiying didn't know what Linlang wanted to do, so she asked, "Of course, I'm going back to my courtyard. Did you need something from me, sister?"
Linlang asked, "Sister wants to know, is the Prince's accident related to you, little sister?"
Ruan Meiying was taken aback by the question and her face stiffened for a moment before she smiled and said, "How could that be? How could the Prince's accident have anything to do with me? My sister and I are both worried about the Prince."
Seeing her expression, Linlang could no longer hold back her words. She raised her hand and slapped Ruan Meiying.
"You wretch, you may be able to fool the Prince, but you can't fool me. Do you really think I know nothing?"
Ruan Meiying was stunned by the blow, covered her face and looked at Linlang, saying, "How dare you hit me!"
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