"Yes, it is exactly as the Second Prince said. I saw it at the time, but because I was dressed in such a way that it was inconvenient for me to come out, I kept silent. Moreover, I am the eldest sister's biological sister, so how can my testimony count? It would be suspected that I was covering up for the liar."
Ni Yueshuang's answer surprised Yang Wanqing, and the expressions of the Imperial Concubine and the eldest princess also changed.
Why did Ni Yueshuang fail at such a critical moment?
Yang Wanqing knelt on the ground, glaring at Ni Yueshuang, gritting her teeth and saying, "You coward! The Empress and the Imperial Noble Consort are in charge. What are you afraid of here? Just tell me the truth!"
Her anxiety, in the eyes of others, looked like she was trying to instigate Ni Yueshuang to change her confession. Concubine Wan coldly warned, "Miss Yang, others are telling the truth, so just listen. If you tell others what to say, you will be at fault."
Yang Wanqing then realized that she had lost her composure. She lowered her head and didn't dare to say anything anxiously.
Concubine Wan had an amused expression on her face. "This is really exciting. The Fourth Prince's testimony is completely different from the Second Prince's. But they are both princes. Regardless of who is telling the truth, it won't sound good if it gets out."
"Do you think it would be nice to hear the noise caused by the girl from the Ni family causing trouble?" The Imperial Concubine looked at Concubine Wan with a bad face.
Concubine Wan chuckled. No matter how she dealt with the people today, it was still a joke.
The Queen looked at Jing Yuchen with a look of reproach: "The Second Prince is drunk. Someone, help him down to rest."
Jing Yuchen did not refuse, "Your son will take his leave!"
I've already said what I wanted to say, so why keep it to myself? Are you waiting for others to question me?
So it’s better to leave now!
Jing Yuchen was helped away by someone. Zou Yangyao's eyes sank slightly. If it weren't for Jing Yuchen, Yang Wanyan would not have had the chance to return to the general's mansion, but now, Jing Yuchen was helping Ni Yueshan. What did this prove?
Prove that this is a hint to him that if he doesn't do what he wants, he will go against him.
Zou Yangyao's face turned pale, he was no longer interested in watching, and he walked away.
Jing Chengzhi said with some doubt: "Second brother drank alcohol, can you really believe this?"
"But Yang Wanqing just said that Miss Ni's words are final!"
Concubine Wan stood up and walked towards Ni Yueshan. With a friendly smile on her face, she reached out and helped Ni Yueshan up from the ground: "Good Yueshan, I believe in you."
Only then did Ni Yueshan see clearly what Concubine Wan looked like. Although her facial features were plain, when put together, they made people feel inexplicably comfortable. She had a gentle temperament and was very pleasing to the eye.
"Thank you, Concubine Wan."
Ni Yueshan was expressing her gratitude from the bottom of her heart. Concubine Wan scolded her, "Silly child, what are you thanking me for? You are the one who has been wronged, but it is others who are crying and complaining about their injustice. I think I should reward and comfort you."
Yang Wanqing was still kneeling on the ground, a look of disbelief on her face. "Empress Wan, this, this... were all my injuries in vain?"
Concubine Wan's gentle expression was immediately replaced by a cold one: "Why, are you questioning the Second Prince's words? Or are you questioning the Second Miss Ni whom you trust?"
Yang Wanqing was speechless, her face full of grievance. She lowered her head and was about to cry again.
The Imperial Concubine showed dissatisfaction: "But, the Fourth Prince won't lie either!"
If Ni Yueshan is released, wouldn't that mean Jing Chengzhi is committing perjury?
Concubine Wan chuckled softly, "Royal Concubine, I didn't accuse the Fourth Prince of lying. Besides, there are three of them, and Yue Shan is all alone. How can he fight three alone? Perhaps this is just a self-torture tactic!"
Then, Concubine Wan smiled softly and said, "Empress, I haven't seen Yueshan for a long time. I want to bring her back to the palace for a personal chat."
Jing Yuchen came out to testify, but was later allowed to leave first on the pretext of being drunk. If they had to prove whether one prince's words were true and the other false, the royal family would lose face. So Concubine Wan took Ni Yueshan away and left Yang Wanqing behind, saying it was a self-torture tactic, and this was the best outcome.
"I am also tired, why don't we go together?"
The Imperial Noble Consort was surprised that the Empress was actually on Consort Wan's side. She felt aggrieved and wanted to say something, but the Empress turned around and said to her, "Let the Imperial Noble Consort handle this matter."
Then the Queen and Concubine Wan took Ni Yueshan away. The Imperial Noble Concubine's face turned red. Ni Yueshan had been taken away, so how could she deal with the matter?
It was obvious that he was doing it on purpose to make her angry!
"Farewell, Queen."
Everyone saluted respectfully, but the Imperial Concubine was very angry.
Yang Wanqing knelt on the ground, feeling extremely wronged. She looked at the Imperial Noble Consort and asked for justice: "Your Majesty, please seek justice for Wanqing!"
The Imperial Concubine glared at Yang Wanqing. "Don't you trust the Second Miss Ni? She testified for her sister. How can you expect me to seek justice for you?"
Jing Chengzhi then realized that Zou Yangyao was no longer in the crowd. He looked at the Imperial Noble Consort and said, "I'll leave first. I'll leave the rest to the Imperial Noble Consort."
Afterwards, Jing Chengzhi left in a hurry, and the imperial concubine watched Jing Chengzhi leave with depression.
Jing Yu'e walked to the side of the Imperial Noble Consort and looked down at Ni Yueshuang: "My mother just said that this matter will be handed over to you, the Imperial Noble Consort, to handle. So, Miss Ni..."
Jing Yu'e didn't finish her words, but Ni Yueshuang shuddered. She quickly shook her head: "Every word I said is true. I only said that because, because the Second Prince... The Second Prince said that my elder sister represents the Ni family, and I am also from the Ni family. I am also innocent! I..."
"Sister Yueshuang, why are you so frightened? Hurry up and get up. I heard that Sister Yueshuang is a good zither player. Let's go to the Imperial Concubine's Palace together to listen to some music."
Ni Yueshuang's face turned pale. How could she go there just to listen to music?
Yang Wanqing also looked depressed. Ni Yueshan had left, and Ni Yueshuang had spoken up for her. As for her, it seemed that the Imperial Noble Consort and the Princess hadn't thought of making a decision for her...
Yang Wanqing burst into tears in frustration. Jing Yu'e frowned, "What a disgrace!"
*
After being taken away, Ni Yueshan quietly followed behind the Queen and Concubine Wan. As Concubine Wan and the Queen walked forward, Concubine Wan said, "Thanks to the Second Prince for coming forward today, otherwise we don't know how this would have ended. Yueshan, you must remember the Second Prince's kindness today. If you have time, come to the palace often and chat with the Queen, it will not be in vain!"
Ni Yueshan was stunned. He often came to the palace to accompany the queen?
Is this to find a backer for her?
The Queen is of noble status and is supporting the Second Prince Jing Yuchen. If Jing Yuchen becomes the Crown Prince, the Queen will definitely be the future Empress Dowager. As the daughter of the Prime Minister, if she has a good relationship with the Queen, it also means that the Prime Minister's Mansion has a good relationship with the Second Prince.
The benefits are obvious!
"What Concubine Wan said is absolutely right. Today, thanks to the Second Prince, when I enter the palace in the future, I hope Concubine Wan and the Queen don't think I don't know the rules!"
Ni Yueshan was flattered by the conversation. The Queen turned around and glanced at Ni Yueshan. "Come, come here, walk beside me and let me take a good look at you."
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