Su Jingyao narrowed her eyes slightly and looked calmly at Bihe who was kneeling on the ground.
There was a thoughtful glimmer in his eyes, as if flowing in a deep pool of water.
It seems that this Bihe was a spy that Concubine Lin deliberately placed in Yongning Palace in order to frame Concubine Shu.
Concubine Lin is really quite resourceful, as she was able to squeeze people into Yongning Palace so early.
Su Jingyao's gaze slowly shifted to Concubine Shu again, with a hint of elusive meaning.
If Concubine Shu cannot defend herself well, should I expose Concubine Lin's conspiracy, or take advantage of the situation and get rid of Concubine Shu directly?
However, due to Shufei's special status as a princess of Yuehui Kingdom, it is indeed inappropriate to punish her at this time.
Although Jun Zechen said that if Shufei was the murderer who killed her, he would kill Shufei without hesitation.
But Su Jingyao didn't want Jun Zechen to change his strategy against the enemy because of her mood.
After all, Jun Zechen has not been in control of the military power for too long. Now is the time when he needs to recuperate and deploy troops. It is far from the time to engage in head-on conflict with these countries.
He also didn't want to arouse the suspicion of Yuehui Kingdom by punishing a princess, so that Yuehui Kingdom would be on guard in advance.
If this legitimate princess died, Yuehui Kingdom would definitely send a new princess to test Jun Zechen's attitude towards Yuehui Kingdom.
In this case, Concubine Shu naturally cannot be made to take the blame for Concubine Lin in this matter.
"Your Majesty, Queen, it seems that perhaps other palace servants in Yongning Palace accidentally overheard the conversation between Bihe and Qinghe, guessed that the Queen was pregnant, and then informed Concubine Shu."
While Su Jingyao was silently pondering these things in her heart, Lin Fei had already begun her well-reasoned speculation.
Lin Fei's voice was neither hurried nor slow, and it was hard to find any problems with it for a moment.
As she spoke, she raised her chin slightly, her eyes revealing confidence and determination.
Jun Zechen turned his head slightly and cast his seemingly nonchalant gaze on Concubine Lin.
There was an elusive look in his eyes.
"I heard that Concubine Lin also sent a palace maid to the flower room to look after the flowers recently?"
Lin Fei felt her heart skip a beat, but she quickly regained her composure. Her expression remained unchanged, and she smiled slightly.
"Your Majesty, I don't like chrysanthemums. It's just that the people in the flower room have cultivated a lot of chrysanthemums because of Concubine Shu, so I just sent the palace maids to cultivate more flowers that I like."
As she spoke, Lin Fei's eyes flickered and an innocent smile appeared on her face.
At this moment, Su Jingyao and Lin Fei looked at each other and curled their lips.
When Concubine Lin saw the Queen's sharp and indifferent eyes, she felt even more nervous.
Since she had previously attempted to murder the eldest prince, would the queen directly suspect her?
"Your Majesty, it seems that Concubine Lin and Concubine Shu are both suspicious. Summon everyone in the greenhouse for interrogation." Su Jingyao's voice was calm.
"As the Queen, I will not tolerate any act that dares to poison you."
After Su Jingyao finished speaking, she turned to look at Jun Zechen with a questioning look in her eyes.
"Your Majesty, may I borrow your blessing?"
"Of course." Jun Zechen nodded slightly, his expression still calm.
"Miaoyue, Miaoxue, Fuquan, pass on my imperial decree to search Yongning Palace and Changle Palace. No corner should be spared."
When Su Jingyao said this, her voice was crisp and clear, with unquestionable majesty.
Her eyes were firm, as if everything was under her control.
As the queen, Su Jingyao naturally has the right to search the palace.
When Concubine Lin and Concubine Shu heard this, they couldn't help but widen their eyes.
Searching the palace was a very serious matter in the palace. It was as embarrassing as running around the palace with your clothes taken off.
What's more, regardless of whether they were responsible for the Queen's near miscarriage, what would they do if they found something else?
In this palace, which concubine is truly clean?
"Empress, Your Majesty, please think twice. If the palace is searched, how will the palace maids view me? Woo woo..."
Lin Fei could no longer control her emotions and burst into tears. Her shoulders trembled slightly and tears slid down her face.
Concubine Shu also looked at Jun Zechen with a wronged expression, her eyes full of disbelief.
She didn't expect that the emperor who had doted on her for so long actually had no trust in her at all.
She bit her lip and choked with sobs, saying, "Your Majesty, Queen, you can search my Yongning Palace. I hope that after the search, you can clear my name."
As she spoke, her eyes gradually turned red and tears welled up in them.
Su Jingyao naturally knew very well what an insult searching the palace meant to the concubines.
She also knew that searching the palace was like tearing off the concubines' fig leaves, which would completely expose their dirtiest places.
After all, she would never dare let Jun Zechen search her own Kunning Palace.
What she hid in those bottles and jars was absolutely shameful.
But there is no way, after all she is the queen who is high above everyone else.
Who would dare to search her Kunning Palace?
However, searching the palace and interrogating the people in the greenhouse will inevitably take a lot of time.
Jun Zechen looked at Su Jingyao worriedly, and then gave instructions to the palace concubines.
"The Queen is pregnant. I will accompany her inside to have breakfast and rest. All of you please wait here."
The reason why Jun Zechen chose today to hold the trial was because all the concubines were gathered in Kunning Palace at this moment, so that they would not be allowed to make any other moves.
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