When the Queen was brought before her, she finally understood why she had had this bad feeling all along.
Seeing the Emperor's expression, he must know about that matter. Wu Jing took a deep breath to calm herself down. She knew that the Emperor definitely didn't have any evidence. As long as she didn't panic, the Emperor couldn't do anything to her.
So Wu Jing looked up at the man who had been coldly watching her, and asked with some doubt.
"Your Majesty, why did you have me brought here at this time? Do you miss me?"
Fei Leng was surprised that Wu Jing could remain so calm even at a time like this.
"Your Majesty, how dare you put safflower in Consort Jing's medicine! You're simply courting death."
Upon hearing Fei Leng's words, Wu Jing suddenly knelt down, looking at Fei Leng with teary eyes.
"Your Majesty, I am innocent! How could I possibly do such a thing? There must be some misunderstanding. I certainly did not do it."
Upon hearing Wu Jing's continued attempt to argue, Fei Leng immediately spoke up.
"Guards! Bring her up to me. I don't believe she can still deny it when we have witnesses and evidence."
Wu Jing, who had been full of confidence, panicked when she heard the Emperor say that. There were witnesses. Only Chunhua knew that she had done such a thing. Could it be... could it be...?
When Wu Jing thought of this, her expression changed suddenly, and she became somewhat frightened.
When Wu Jing saw that it wasn't Chunhua, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
But what the maid said next terrified Wu Jing.
"This servant greets Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!"
Fei Leng told her to get up, then looked at her and asked.
"Get up! Tell me everything you know. Don't worry, as long as you tell me, you'll definitely get a reward."
Upon hearing Fei Leng's words, the maid's eyes lit up instantly.
"Your Majesty, I am a watering servant in the Empress's palace, responsible for watering the flowers and plants outside. That day, I personally heard Her Majesty the Empress and Aunt Chunhua talking about finding a time to administer the poison. However, I did not hear what time they were talking about. I originally wanted to report this to the Empress Dowager, but I felt that even if I did, no one would believe me, so in the end I did not say anything."
Upon hearing the maid's words, the Empress became agitated and lunged at the maid.
He reached out to spare her, but fortunately, the guards beside him reacted quickly and pulled her back just as the empress lunged forward.
No matter how much she struggled, he wouldn't let go and held her tightly.
"Your Majesty, I am innocent! I have never done such a thing. You cannot believe a servant girl just because you hear a few words from her!"
"Is your affection for me, Your Majesty, so insignificant after all these years?"
Wu Jing was extremely agitated at this moment. She knew that if this matter were really pinned on her, the Emperor would definitely not let her off the hook.
Therefore, this matter should not be attributed to her in any way.
Looking at Wu Jing struggling below, Fei sneered.
"Since you refuse to admit it, then I will make you admit it. Bring that person up here, and send someone to check the place that the maid mentioned where the medicine is stored, and bring the medicine over."
Upon hearing Fei Leng's words, Wu Jing was stunned for a moment, somewhat taken aback. However, she stopped struggling and simply stared blankly at the palace gate.
She wanted to know as soon as possible who the Emperor was referring to. Although she already had a general idea, she still couldn't quite believe it.
When she saw the person who was brought up, Wu Jing's eyes were filled with despair. She hadn't expected it to be Chunhua. She had always thought that no matter what happened, Chunhua would never betray her.
Unfortunately, all of this was just her belief. Now the reality is right here: Chunhua has truly betrayed her.
Wu Jing couldn't accept it. She gritted her teeth and looked at Chunhua, saying coldly.
"Chunhua, why did you do this? I ask myself, I have always treated you well, why did you treat me like this? Tell me, why!"
Wu Jing is really agitated right now, and she probably still can't accept that the person she trusted most betrayed her!
"Your Majesty, I'm sorry. I can't let my younger brother be bound to slavery for the rest of his life because of me. For my brother's future, Your Majesty, I'm so sorry, so very sorry."
Wu Jing's eyes widened. She hadn't expected that Chunhua would betray her for this reason. She couldn't accept it.
This time, when she lunged at Chunhua, no one stopped her. She pounced on Chunhua and started circling her around.
Although it hurt a lot, Chunhua didn't break free from Wu Jing's grasp and just let her rub her until her face bled.
The bloodstains looked quite terrifying.
"Enough, Your Majesty. Do you admit to what you've done or not?"
The Empress also wanted to deny it! But in this situation, it wasn't simply a matter of denying it to avoid any problems. In this case, it might be better for her to admit it directly, which could reduce some physical harm.
"Your Majesty, I admit it, I admit it. I did all these things. I was just jealous of her. Why is she able to win Your Majesty's favor and bear Your Majesty's children? Why can't I? I've been in the palace for so many years, and Your Majesty won't even touch me. If I can't have it, no one else can either."
Hearing the Empress say this, Fei Leng's face grew even colder. He wished he could kick the Empress to death, but when he thought of the child in Jiang Jingyue's belly, he felt that it was better for him to stay away from these vicious people for the time being, and not to be tainted by their disgusting aura.
"Su De, convey my decree: The Empress has plotted to harm the Crown Prince's heir, a crime deserving of death. However, considering her father's merits, she is hereby demoted to the rank of concubine and banished to the Cold Palace, with her maidservant accompanying her."
Su De nodded immediately and was about to make a move when he saw Chunhua look at Wu Jing with a reluctant expression, and then suddenly crash into the pillar next to her.
Blood gushed from Chunhua's head, and she slowly raised her hand toward Wu Jing.
"Your Majesty, please take care. I know I am guilty of grave sins and can no longer serve you."
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