Concubine Xuan on the bed had been struck unconscious by lightning and naturally could not answer at this moment.
When the Queen saw Concubine Xuan like this, she felt even more proud and relieved.
"For so many years, you have always been so arrogant in front of me. Now you are showing off. Let me see how arrogant you can be!" said the queen proudly.
At this moment, Concubine Xuan was like a burnt black rat, just lying there quietly, unable to answer or speak, which was really satisfying.
"Oh, how did Concubine Xuan become like this? She looks dirtier than the beggars on the street." A surprised voice was heard and Concubine Ji walked in.
At this time, Concubine Ji naturally wanted to come and watch the show.
"Your concubine greets Her Majesty the Queen." Concubine Ji bowed.
"Get up."
Jipin pretended to care about Concubine Xuan, walked over and touched Concubine Xuan's arm, then helped her cover the quilt: "What's wrong with this servant? Don't they know how to cover Concubine Xuan with the quilt?"
The Queen was just wondering why Concubine Ji, whom she hated the most, could be so kind. But then she saw Concubine Ji pinching Concubine Xuan's arm hard under the quilt.
A hint of pride flashed across the queen's eyes. It turned out that Concubine Ji was a vengeful person.
The other concubines in the harem also came. Normally, Concubine Xuan was arrogant and domineering, always suppressing them. Now that Concubine Xuan was in trouble, everyone naturally came to see her miserable appearance.
"Is Concubine Xuan scary like this?"
"Isn't it? How could a good Concubine Xuan be struck by lightning?"
"Could it be that Concubine Xuan has done too many bad things on a daily basis?"
The concubines who rushed over talked a lot and all took the opportunity to mock Concubine Xuan. After all, such a good show was rare.
"I just saw that the yard struck by lightning is right next door. Maybe we can find something here." Jipin suggested immediately.
The other concubines were shocked: "Yes, let's go and take a look."
Everyone rushed out immediately. It would be great if they had really discovered Concubine Xuan’s secret.
As long as Concubine Xuan loses power, that will be their day to come to the fore.
The queen also followed him out immediately. After all, it would be a rare opportunity to trip up Concubine Xuan.
All the concubines ran straight to the ruined yard next to them, and the queen ordered the guards to dig and leave no place untouched.
Other concubines joined in and some even took action themselves.
Ye Qiu was horrified when he saw this, luckily he had someone carry Taoist Qingshan away long ago, otherwise if the Queen found out, the consequences would be disastrous.
This is what the emperor saw when he arrived. His face was gloomy: "What are you doing?"
The Queen calmly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. The concubines are concerned about Concubine Xuan. How could a thunderbolt strike Concubine Xuan in broad daylight? Everyone is trying to find out the reason."
The emperor looked gloomy and annoyed: "Nonsense."
"After all, this is a sign of concern from everyone. Your Majesty, you should go and see Concubine Xuan." The Queen replied indifferently.
Sure enough, when the emperor heard the name of Concubine Xuan, a trace of worry flashed across his face. He no longer cared to get angry with the concubines and went straight to the house.
When the emperor saw Concubine Xuan's dark complexion, burnt clothes, and burnt hair, he was extremely worried: "How did Concubine Xuan become like this? Someone, call the imperial physician immediately."
Ye Qiu immediately replied: "Your Majesty, I have already sent someone to invite the imperial physician. Logically, the imperial physician should be here by now."
The emperor's face darkened: "Come here, call the imperial physician immediately, go again, immediately!"
"Yes." Two guards went to do it.
In the yard, Concubine Ji looked at the ruined house with a frown on her face.
She proposed it deliberately so that the concubines could serve as a cover, but she was not a fool. It was impossible for Concubine Xuan to be struck by lightning. She must have done something.
In such a short time, the evidence should still be in this yard.
When Concubine Ji looked up, she saw a maid winking at her, and then the maid turned and left.
Without time to think, Concubine Ji immediately followed her, turning left and right, and finally the maid stopped in front of a dilapidated woodshed, stood there for a while, and then left immediately.
Jipin hurried over and pushed open the door. As expected, she saw a gray-haired man in Taoist clothes lying on the ground unconscious. There was a lot of blood on the ground, and it was obvious that he was seriously injured.
“Sure enough, it’s here.”
Meanwhile, Concubine Xiang actually discovered a little wooden figure with his birth date stabbed on it by a dagger. The figure was covered in blood and looked very creepy.
"Ah!" Concubine Xiang screamed and fell down on the ruins in fear.
"Sister Xiang, what's wrong with you?" Yu Ronghua asked with concern.
"Well, there is a wooden man over there. It's so scary." Xiang Guiren immediately pointed to a certain place.
Everyone looked and saw the wooden man. Although it was covered with dust, the bloodstains, dagger and writing were still there.
Yu Ronghua took it boldly and turned to give it to the queen: "Your Majesty, this is what Xiang Guiren just discovered. Someone is practicing witchcraft."
Nanny Zhong took it immediately and blew away the dust on it. When she saw the handwriting clearly, she turned pale with fright.
"Empress, this, this is the prince's birth date and horoscope. Someone is trying to harm the prince!" Nanny Zhong shouted.
The queen's face changed immediately. She took the wooden man immediately. Looking at the prince's birth date and horoscope with a dagger stuck in it, she became furious.
Thinking about what the Golden Guard said last night, that there was an evil spirit that was trying to harm the prince, it turned out to be Concubine Xuan. She is indeed this vicious woman.
The queen immediately took the wooden figure to the house and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Xuan is practicing witchcraft in the yard. Here is the birth date of the prince. Please punish the real culprit!"
Ye Qiu's face changed drastically. It was bad. She only asked people to carry the old Taoist priest away, but forgot about this thing. She was finished now.
The emperor looked at the wooden man and his birth date that were stabbed by the dagger. The aura around him was solemn and murderous, with a chilling and earth-shattering hatred.
Witchcraft is prohibited in the imperial palace. The emperor would not tolerate anyone who knowingly violates the law.
"Someone actually dared to practice witchcraft in the palace. I will never tolerate it. Who discovered this thing and where did he get it from?" the emperor asked coldly.
Xiang Guiren came over immediately and said, "I found it. I found it in the ruins. Everyone can testify to this."
"Your Majesty, we can all testify." Yu Ronghua and others immediately agreed.
The emperor was extremely angry and subconsciously looked at Concubine Xuan. Was it really her? She was the kindest person and would not even step on an ant to death. How could she do such a thing?
"Come here, investigate this matter thoroughly immediately!" the emperor ordered.
"Yes!" The guard went to check immediately.
"Your Majesty, isn't it obvious that this was done by Concubine Xuan? This thing was found in Concubine Xuan's yard, and Concubine Xuan was struck by lightning for no reason. Even God can't stand this." Concubine Xiang was the most outspoken and spoke directly.
The emperor's face was extremely gloomy: "Shut up, Concubine Xuan is now unconscious, how can you frame her?"
"How could I have ever framed Concubine Xuan? Why did God punish Concubine Xuan instead of others? She must have done something that went against the will of Heaven." Concubine Xiang retorted.
The emperor was so angry that he came over angrily and slapped Xiang Guiren in the face: "You are a rebel!"