Mu Chenshuang stepped forward, curtsied, and said, "This humble woman greets Your Majesty the Empress and His Highness the Crown Prince."
The Empress raised her hand and said, "Shuang'er, there's no need for such formalities."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Mu Chenshuang stood up, looked up at the Empress, and asked, "I wonder what important matter Your Majesty has summoned me for today?"
Before the Empress could speak, Feng Anxue scolded, "Mu Chenshuang, you were the one who attacked me yesterday, and you still dare to pretend to be ignorant here."
Feng Anxue directly pointed the finger at Mu Chenshuang.
Mu Chenshuang looked at Feng Anxue with a calm gaze, a mocking smile on her lips, and asked, "You didn't know that Princess Anxue was attacked, but what evidence do you have to prove that I attacked her?"
Feng Anxue insisted, "The person I saw was you. Isn't my own eyes enough evidence? You framed Consort Xiao and attacked me. Mu Chenshuang, what is your crime?!"
Mu Chenshuang remained calm and said, "If you want to find fault, you can always find a reason. I did not frame Consort Xiao, nor did I have the guts to attack Princess Anxue."
Feng Anxue pressed, "Then dare you tell me where you were yesterday at 9:00 AM?"
Xiao Qingyu stared at Mu Chenshuang with resentment in her eyes. This woman was definitely in Nuanxin Pavilion at 9:00 AM. As long as someone could prove that she went to Nuanxin Pavilion, and with Feng Anxue's testimony, Mu Chenshuang would not be able to explain herself even if she had ten mouths.
Yesterday she didn't ruin her reputation, but today she's determined to leave Mu Chenshuang speechless.
Even though Feng Anxue was aggressive, Mu Chenshuang's unruly aura was even more flamboyant, exuding an imposing presence.
"Your Majesty, before I can answer this question, I need to see someone."
The Empress remained silent, as Feng Anxue insisted that Mu Chenshuang had knocked the two unconscious, and she also wanted to know what had happened yesterday.
"Whom are you going to see?"
"Granny An, who serves the Empress Dowager."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingyu's eyes flashed with ruthlessness. She had thought that this woman, who was so composed, would come up with some solution, but she never expected that she would willingly jump into the trap.
There was no Granny An looking for her yesterday; it was just someone impersonating Granny An. Once Granny An proves that she has never seen Mu Chenshuang, she will be unable to defend herself.
Mu Chenshuang's calm and composed demeanor was truly disgusting. She wished she could tear off that hypocritical face and couldn't wait to see Mu Chenshuang panic and beg for mercy.
The Empress did not ask any further questions and ordered the guards to invite Granny An over.
Half an hour later.
The guards returned, but Granny An did not follow.
The guard reported, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager says she wants you to go to Cining Palace to discuss something."
The Empress asked, "Did the Empress Dowager ask you a question?"
"Yes."
"It seems the Empress Dowager is also concerned about this matter. Let's go to Cining Palace."
Xiao Qingyu and Feng Anxue exchanged a glance subconsciously. Even if they went to the Empress Dowager, Anma's testimony would be the same.
The group arrived at Cining Palace.
However, not only the Empress Dowager was in Cining Palace, but Shen Nanzhi was also there.
The moment Xiao Qingyu saw Shen Nanzhi, she had a strange premonition, but she kept telling herself that given the relationship between Shen Nanzhi and Mu Chenshuang, his words would not be convincing.
The crowd paid homage to the Empress Dowager.
Shen Nanzhi bowed respectfully to the Empress and the Crown Prince.
"Your Majesty, what brings you to see Granny An?" the Empress Dowager asked.
The Empress had no choice but to tell the Empress Dowager what had happened yesterday.
The Empress Dowager was shocked to hear this, exclaiming, "Such a thing could not have happened!"
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Qingyu knelt on the ground, looking as if she were about to cry, her voice choked with sobs, "Empress Dowager, this concerns my innocence and the reputation of the Eastern Palace. You must do justice for me!"
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