Emperor Kang's gaze was too deep, and the pressure emanating from the emperor made Xiao Zhao's heart beat faster for no reason.
Qu Li said generously, "Your Majesty, Qu Li has always acted with integrity and would never use such vicious things to harm others."
If she really wanted to harm someone, she could use poison. Things like witchcraft and poison are really ridiculous.
"Seventh Brother's wife claims to be honest, but that's a bit of an exaggeration! Everyone remembers how your marriage to Seventh Brother came about!"
Xiao Zhao made up his mind today to push Qu Li into an irretrievable situation.
Qu Li didn't mind his attack at all, and his eyes were full of sarcasm.
"Everyone says the eldest prince doesn't have much presence, is a good person, and has mediocre talent. Why do I think he has a silver tongue?"
Xiao Zhao was angry and couldn't keep the expression on his face.
His thin lips moved, "Seventh sister-in-law, don't be angry. I'm just too straightforward, so I tell the truth."
The curve of Qu Li's mouth deepened, and he spoke word by word: "Whether he is telling the truth or deliberately trying to stir up trouble, the eldest prince knows it very well!"
Xiao Xian took a half step forward and blocked Qu Li behind him. "Li'er is an open-minded person, no less than a man. There must have been a misunderstanding in that incident back then! Even if there wasn't, I'm grateful to God for giving me this misunderstanding!"
It was because of that misunderstanding that he did not miss his savior!
Only then can I marry her!
Qu Li stood behind Xiao Xian and did not see the deep affection in his eyes.
But the rest of the people saw it clearly.
When Prince Chen married Bai Fengyao as his principal wife, they all knew that Xiao Xian was an affectionate man, but it was not until today that they truly witnessed the deep affection a man could have for a woman.
The virtuous concubine was tense at this moment.
If something happened to Qu Li, Xiao Xian would also be implicated.
Over the years, she has always been wary of Xiao Xian, after all, he is too outstanding!
Whether in appearance, behavior, or temperament, he is the most like Emperor Kangdi.
Xiao Zhao was born to the empress and was the eldest son of Emperor Kang.
Da Gan established the eldest son as the heir, it would be great if something happened to these two.
"Your Majesty, it's been so many years since what happened. Even if there really is a misunderstanding, I'm afraid nothing can be found! But this witchcraft..."
Emperor Kang nodded, his eyes swept across Xiao Xian's indifferent face without any emotion, and he raised his voice and said, "Lord Mo, since your people have already taken on this case, they must have brought the people and the things with them, right?"
"yes!"
Mo Wenqing stood up and walked out of the tent. Soon, his subordinates followed him in.
"Your Highness, I, Jiang Lu, pay my respects to the Emperor."
Jiang Lu handed the things to Eunuch Fu.
Looking at the doll stained with mud, Kangdi's face was so gloomy that ink seemed to drip out.
Seeing Emperor Kang about to reach out, Eunuch Fu swallowed his saliva and said, "Your Majesty, this thing is too dirty. Let me help you!"
Kangdi nodded.
Eunuch Fu turned the doll over, and what suddenly appeared was Emperor Kang's birth date.
The air pressure inside the tent is lower.
The virtuous concubine's face was pale, and she wished she could rush up and slap Qu Li directly.
However, she was a little afraid of Xiao Xian.
"Qu Li, why are you so cruel?"
Xiao Xian glared at her dangerously and said in a solemn voice, "Empress Xianfei, how can you prove that this doll was made by Li'er when there's no evidence yet?"
The virtuous concubine felt that his eyes were like a wolf staring at its prey. Being stared at by him, she felt like she had lost most of her soul.
Qu Li raised the corner of his lips slightly and asked Jiang Lu, "Guard Jiang, where did you dig this thing out? And who reported it to you?"
"It was a beggar who saw Miss Qu San buried under the peach tree in the yard opposite Wenzhaoyuan!" Jiang Lu replied.
"Excuse me, does this beggar guard the gate opposite Wenzhaoyuan every day?"
Qu Li's question was very direct. Jiang Lu was stunned for a long time and couldn't answer it.
Mo Wenqing frowned, "Princess Chen, I will investigate this matter further!"
If Jiang Lu hadn't come here in a hurry, he would have noticed these suspicious points.
Qu Li raised his eyebrows. "Also, even if the little beggar was guarding the front door of the opposite yard, he might not be able to see Qu Qing burying this thing under the peach tree in the backyard! After all, I don't think the little beggar has X-ray vision!"
Everyone started to feel that something was wrong.
This is clearly a contradiction.
Mo Wenqing looked at Jiang Lu with a sullen face.
How could he not see such an obvious flaw?
Jiang Lu moved his lips and said, "Master Mo, I just lost my composure after hearing about witchcraft and evil things."
"Did you bring that beggar and Qu Qingke with you?" Kangdi, who had been silent all this time, spoke.
"Your Majesty, I have brought them all!" A fine layer of sweat broke out on Jiang Lu's forehead.
Xiao Xian looked at Qu Li deeply and gave her a look that told her to stay calm.
Even if Xiao Xian didn't tell her at the beginning that he had made arrangements, she would have been able to notice the flaws.
Then look at Conti who is sitting at the head.
As an emperor, even though he looked stern when he first heard about witchcraft, he would definitely be able to sense that something was wrong at this moment.
Jiang Lu went out and came back in.
A little beggar named Qu Qing was brought in.
It was the first time for the little beggar to see the emperor’s true face. He knelt on the ground tremblingly, not even daring to raise his head.
Qu Qing was quite calm.
Xiao Zhao glanced at her sideways, a determined smile crossing the corner of his mouth.
As long as Qu Qing is certain that Xiao Xian asked her to do all this, Xiao Xian will be completely finished today.
"I ask you, did you see it clearly?"
The little beggar didn't dare to look up, and beads of sweat fell to the ground from his forehead. "Your Majesty, I saw it with my own eyes!"
"You were standing there at that time, and you actually saw such a secret scene?" Xiao Xian's eyes were aggressive.
The little beggar thought that Kangdi was scary enough, but he didn't expect that the man in front of him was even scarier.
Xiao Xian walked up to him and was about to ask him some more questions, but a slender white hand grabbed his arm.
The warmth of his palm passed through the fabric and reached his skin. Xiao Xian's Adam's apple rolled and his heart beat faster.
Qu Li walked forward and suddenly grabbed the beggar's hand.
The little beggar was startled and struggled subconsciously.
"Are you really a beggar?"
The little beggar's breathing became tight as he was stared at by her pair of eyes with clear black and white.
"Madam, I am just a beggar!"
"You're in good health, and your hands don't have any calluses. It's obvious you haven't suffered much!"
The little beggar was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly explained: "My family fell into poverty, so I started begging!"
When everyone saw this, their expressions varied.
Xiao Xian clasped his hands together and said, "Father, this little beggar is talking nonsense. I deeply suspect he has been bribed by someone with ulterior motives. He is deliberately trying to frame Li'er and even alienate me from you! I cannot bear to be suspected in this way. Your Majesty is wise and wise. Please investigate!"
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