"That's true. After all, who would leave their personal jade pendant there when committing a crime? There is indeed a hint of framing involved. Now we'll see what the Emperor's investigation results are."
"Hmm." He Liufeng nodded and said meaningfully, "Everything must be based on evidence."
Just then, a dark shadow moved slightly by the window outside and quickly disappeared.
At the same time, the two people sitting on the bed looked out at the same time and smiled at each other.
Originally, Qu Qingxi was unaware that someone was eavesdropping outside. It was only after He Liufeng reminded her that she realized it.
However, even though He Liufeng reminded her, Qu Qingxi still couldn't detect the presence of the person outside until just now, when the person's presence was slightly leaked the moment he left, and Qu Qingxi finally realized his existence.
Qu Qingxi was somewhat shocked. This person's skills were so amazing. No, it wasn't his skills, but his lightness skill and ability to conceal his presence.
Qu Qingxi is an extremely vigilant person, yet she didn't notice it immediately.
Qu Qingxi looked at He Liufeng questioningly.
Seeing Qu Qingxi staring at him with curiosity, He Liufeng pulled Qu Qingxi to lie down on the bed, but Qu Qingxi stopped him, saying, "Wait a minute, you haven't taken a shower yet since you just got back."
He Liufeng has been busy all day and must have come into contact with a lot of people. How could he possibly want to go to bed without taking a shower when he gets back?
He Liufeng smiled helplessly. His princess was a bit too clean. However, he had indeed visited many places and met many people today.
He Liufeng was about to get out of bed when Qu Qingxi stopped him. He Liufeng turned around in surprise and looked at Qu Qingxi with a puzzled expression.
"Was that person one of the Emperor's men?" Qu Qingxi asked He Liufeng with her dark eyes, but her tone was completely devoid of doubt.
"Yes, that person is called Shadow. He is the top expert by the Emperor's side. His strength is not in how high his martial arts skills are, but in how well he can conceal his figure and aura. Even martial arts masters usually find it very difficult to detect his aura."
Whenever the emperor encountered a difficult situation or had someone he suspected, he would send this person to eavesdrop on the person he suspected.
He Liufeng leaned close to Qu Qingxi's ear and spoke in a very soft voice. His warm breath sprayed on Qu Qingxi's neck. Qu Qingxi subconsciously tried to dodge, but He Liufeng's large hand held her lower back, preventing her from moving.
Meeting Qu Qingxi's suspicious gaze, He Liufeng explained, "That person may not have left yet."
Qu Qingxi suddenly realized, "So that's why He Liufeng was speaking so close to me."
Seeing that Qu Qingxi really believed his words, He Liufeng couldn't help but chuckle. What an innocent little girl.
However, the arrival of the shadows also indicates that the emperor has begun to suspect He Liufeng and himself.
He Liufeng went to take a bath, and Qu Qingxi sat cross-legged on the bed, thinking about the matter.
The Emperor began to suspect He Liufeng, most likely because Ren Nuanyun told the Crown Prince about the system detecting her and He Liufeng's identities the previous night, and the Crown Prince then told the Emperor.
However, everything requires evidence. Even if the emperor began to have doubts, without any valid evidence, he could do nothing.
Qu Qingxi didn't believe that Ren Nuanyun would dare to reveal the details of her system.
Sure enough, the next morning, someone from the palace came. He Liufeng had not returned after court, so it seemed that he had been left in the palace.
Qu Qingxi was initially surprised, then changed her clothes before following the palace staff into the palace.
Looking at the imperial study in front of her, a smile flashed in Qu Qingxi's eyes. She remembered that the last time she came here, Qu Qingran was confined to her quarters. She wondered if Qu Qingran had come out yet.
When Qu Qingxi entered, she noticed that there were quite a few people inside. After all, this was the emperor's study, so Qu Qingxi naturally suppressed her curiosity and did not look around. Instead, she first bowed to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, I greet you. Long live the Emperor!" Qu Qingxi knelt down.
Seeing Qu Qingxi's impeccable manner of bowing and the lack of reluctance on her face when she knelt down, Ren Nuanyun began to have doubts again. If Qu Qingxi really was a time traveler, then why would she bow so properly?
How could people who are used to enjoying freedom and equality in modern times be willing to kneel and kowtow to an ancient person?
Qu Qingxi originally thought that the emperor would make her kneel down to answer, but to her surprise, this time the emperor quickly told her to get up.
"Rise," came the Emperor's majestic voice.
Qu Qingxi stood up, then looked up and glanced at the people in the Imperial Study.
The Emperor, the chief eunuch Lai Fu, the Crown Prince, Ren Nuanyun, and He Liufeng standing on the other side of the Emperor.
When Qu Qingxi saw He Liufeng, she was still a little surprised. If the emperor had summoned her today to ask her something, shouldn't the two of them be asked separately?
The Emperor's thoughts are truly hard to fathom, Qu Qingxi thought to herself, shaking her head inwardly.
After Qu Qingxi stood up, she glanced at He Liufeng and walked to his side, waiting for the emperor's question.
"Princess Consort of Nanqing, I ask you, where were you the night the incident occurred at the Crown Prince's residence?" The Emperor glanced indifferently at Qu Qingxi, who was standing next to He Liufeng.
"That night? I was at the Prince of Nanqing's residence," Qu Qingxi replied respectfully.
"Oh? You remember it so clearly? You blurted it out without even thinking about it?" Perhaps because the Emperor and the Crown Prince were both there, Ren Nuanyun was very bold. As soon as Qu Qingxi finished speaking, she questioned her.
When Ren Nuanyun said this, neither the Emperor nor the Crown Prince reacted. It seemed that Ren Nuanyun had voiced their true thoughts.
Qu Qingxi spoke calmly and slowly, "Because I am already married, I follow my husband's wishes. I rarely go out. No matter when, I will be in the Prince's mansion. There is no need for me to think about this."
Ren Nuanyun was speechless for a moment upon hearing this, as there was indeed nothing wrong with her answer.
When a woman gets married, she almost always stays at her husband's home. Even if she goes back to her parents' home, she rarely stays overnight. Ren Nuanyun asked what a stupid question.
"Where are you in the Prince's residence?" the Emperor asked again, seemingly unaware of Ren Nuanyun's earlier lack of manners.
"This humble woman is in Your Highness's study," Qu Qingxi said calmly again.
"The study?" The Emperor frowned slightly, clearly suspicious of the location. Why wasn't it in his own courtyard? Were they discussing something so late at night?
Qu Qingxi simply gave a soft "hmm," glanced at He Liufeng with a slightly shy expression, then blushed and lowered her head. He Liufeng also coughed twice in response.
"Yes, that night, my brother and she did indeed stay in the study."
Seeing the expressions on their faces, the Emperor knew perfectly well what they were doing in the study.
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