The queen gave up her seat and the emperor took his seat, and everyone present became more serious.
"Your Majesty, Yang Wanqing insists that Yuchen committed adultery with her, and the Fourth Prince has testified on her behalf. However, I, your humble servant, feel that Yuchen is innocent! Miss Ni is willing to testify for Yuchen!"
The emperor was busy with all kinds of affairs, so Ni Yueshan had a clear view of this hunting trip.
He had a serious and gloomy face, a goatee, and eyes that were not bright but extremely sharp.
The innate majesty of a king oppressed everyone present.
"Yang Wanqing? The legitimate daughter of the Minister of Personnel?"
The emperor's eyesight was not very good, and he squinted his eyes and looked in one direction. Yang Wanqing quickly responded, "Yes, it is you."
"You and the Second Prince are a perfect match. There's nothing wrong with you being a concubine. Why would the Second Prince be so impatient and force himself on you under such circumstances?"
Yang Wanqing was stunned. What did the emperor mean by this? Was he doubting her?
"Your Majesty, but, but I really don't dare to deceive Your Majesty. I was indeed humiliated by the Second Prince..."
She lowered her head, feeling extremely aggrieved.
Ni Yueshan knelt on the ground. Although she had not been asked any questions, she took the initiative to speak: "Your Majesty, I have a question that I would like to ask Miss Yang and the Fourth Prince!"
Ni Yueshan had become quite famous these days. Previously, there had been a disturbance in the capital that had reached the Dali Temple. The emperor was already familiar with Ni Yueshan. He said, "Ask!"
Ni Yueshan received permission and looked at Yang Wanqing: "Miss Yang, I remember seeing you and the Fourth Prince together when I came back to get help. But why did you fall into the trap? The Fourth Prince is no longer with you?"
"Just now, the Fourth Prince said that he arrived before me, so he heard some noises that I didn't. If the Fourth Prince heard the noises, it proves that he knew that you, Miss Yang, were being humiliated down there. But why didn't he stop it? Why didn't he try to go down and rescue them, but instead stayed up there eavesdropping?"
Yang Wanqing frowned and explained, "I followed the Fourth Prince because I admired his archery skills, but I often ruined his hunting trips and could only quietly walk away. That's why the Fourth Prince didn't realize I had fallen into a trap early enough."
Jing Chengzhi also took the initiative to explain: "The reason why this prince did not go down to rescue people earlier was that he was thinking of a way to rescue them. Miss Ni, please don't think about others and think so badly of them!"
"Okay, Miss Yang was only a few meters away from me. Why didn't she notice I was trapped? Why did she just stand by and watch? When she fell into the trap, where were the two guards next to her? Why didn't they rescue her in time and let the Second Prince humiliate her? Isn't that strange?"
Only Ni Yueshan knew what happened at that time clearly. Her remarks pointed out many doubtful points, which made people suspicious.
Yang Wanqing frowned and responded, "You've been following General Zou the entire time. With General Zou protecting you, why would you need guards? I left long ago, and the guards followed me, so they naturally didn't know you'd fallen into a trap."
"As for why they didn't show up to save me after I fell into the trap, it was because I was so sad and heartbroken that I ran away! The Fourth Prince dislikes me because I always interrupt his hunting trips and affect his performance!"
Everything makes sense and there are no loopholes.
Ni Yueshan chuckled. "If that's the case, then it's truly a coincidence. The three of us fell into the same trap. According to you, you admire the Fourth Prince, but fate has arranged for you to meet the Second Prince in this trap. He has ill intentions towards you and is trying to force himself upon you, but he hasn't succeeded yet."
"Your Majesty, the Second Prince is truly foolish. He misbehaved with a woman, and when she refused, he easily let her go to the ground. This Second Prince has no IQ, and he's certainly capable of such indecent behavior!"
Ni Yueshan spoke for Jing Yuchen at first, but now she actually says that Jing Yuchen is stupid?
The Queen glared at Ni Yueshan. "How dare you slander the Second Prince? You are such a heartless person!"
Ni Yueshan lowered her head in shame. "I'm so ashamed. The Second Prince wanted to save me, but Miss Yang suddenly appeared. The Second Prince was bandaging my wounds in the trap, and his hands were stained with blood. If Miss Yang had appeared in time, perhaps the Second Prince would have touched Miss Yang, and his clothes would be covered in blood!"
Ni Yueshan spoke with aggrieved tone, and then she said something to prove Jing Yuchen's innocence.
Jing Yuchen raised the corner of his mouth slightly. He was right about Ni Yueshan. He was very grateful.
The emperor glanced at Yang Wanqing. At this moment, Yang Wanqing was wearing someone's coat, which was extremely ill-fitting. If there was no blood on her body, it would prove that Jing Yuchen had never touched her!
Yang Wanqing's face gradually turned pale: "No, the blood dries quickly, how could it be on me!"
"Really? But even if the blood has dried, as long as you struggled, there must still be traces!"
Ni Yueshan said it calmly, but the case was settled!
The emperor ordered the maidservant beside him: "Take the man to the inner room and check if there is any blood on his body!"
Yang Wanqing's face was stiff. Was she trying to quibble?
How to quibble?
She was pushed away unwillingly. Jing Chengzhi clenched his fists. He didn't expect that Ni Yueshan would resolve the crisis for Jing Yuchen today...
All this fuss was in vain, and he was afraid that he would not be able to get first place in hunting today.
As for Yang Wanyan's coat, although it was still in the trap, even if it was found, there would be no bloodstains because Jing Yuchen might not have touched her!
The queen breathed a sigh of relief and had a greater admiration for Ni Yueshan.
"Your leg is injured. Let the imperial physician bandage it for you."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first!"
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