Fan Qin withdrew his gaze, looked at Mu Chenshuang, and asked, "Princess Weiyang, is what the maid said true?"
Mu Chenshuang did not deny it, her eyes remaining calm. "I do have some grudges with Lord Cai, so it was expected that he would make things difficult for me. I only put some pressure on him, and besides, I would not put Lord Cai to death over such a small matter."
Cai Youjin retorted excitedly, "That's just sophistry. Everyone in the capital knows that you, Mu Chenshuang, are a willful, domineering, and narrow-minded woman. You clearly held a grudge and deliberately prevented my father from taking his medicine when he fell ill, putting him in a life-threatening situation."
The words had barely left his mouth.
He met a pair of sharp, icy eyes, and the oppressive feeling made his pupils shrink abruptly.
"Young Master Cai's brain is really like loose tofu dregs. Shouting so loudly only shows your ignorance and brain damage, and does not help the case progress at all."
Mu Chenshuang's words greatly insulted Cai Youjin.
"you……"
“Princess Weiyang,” Madam Cai said displeasedly, “do you think you can clear your name by humiliating my son like this?”
Madam Cai stared at Mu Chenshuang with fury, then looked at Fan Qin and said, "Lord Fan, this matter is of great importance. I urge you to handle this case impartially and not let any suspects go unpunished. Even if it goes to His Majesty's ears, I will seek justice for my husband."
Fan Qin nodded slightly and said, "Madam Cai, rest assured, I will definitely handle the case impartially and apprehend the real murderer."
Fan Qin looked up at Mu Chen Shuang, "Princess Weiyang, before Lord Cai fell ill, were you and him the only ones in this room?"
"yes!"
"So, no one is here to testify for you what you did before Lord Cai fell ill?"
"That's right."
Faced with Fan Qin's interrogation, Mu Chenshuang answered calmly and composedly, showing no sign of weakness. On the contrary, she exuded a strong aura and a noble and unyielding spirit, making her seem completely unlike someone being interrogated.
Fan Qin stared intently at Mu Chen Shuang, scrutinizing her. He had seen all sorts of cunning suspects, but this was the first time he had ever met a woman as calm and collected as Mu Chen Shuang, whose thoughts were completely unfathomable.
"So, Princess Weiyang has no evidence to clear her name. Then Princess Weiyang will have to come with me tonight."
Fan Qin gestured to the officials beside him, and when two officials stepped forward to take Mu Chenshuang away, Qi Ye drew his sword to stop them. His usual carefree demeanor instantly turned stern, and his eyes and brows were filled with a terrifying ferocity, as if he were about to draw his sword and kill someone.
The officials were so intimidated by this imposing manner that their legs went weak.
"You have no evidence that my young lady committed murder, so who dares to take her away?"
Mu Chenshuang interrupted, saying, "Seven Nights."
Mu Chenshuang stepped forward, tilted her head back, and whispered a few words in Qi Ye's ear, in a very low voice that only the two of them could hear.
Upon hearing this, Qi Ye's brows furrowed, and he looked down at Mu Chen Shuang.
Mu Chenshuang glanced at him, then looked up at Fan Qin and said, "This princess hopes that Lord Fan will handle the case impartially and clear this princess's name."
Fan Qin replied, "Of course."
Mu Chenshuang followed Fan Qin out of the Ministry of Revenue.
Soon, news of the Minister of Revenue's murder reached the Crown Prince's palace. Feng Xilan was furious and slammed her hand on the table, demanding, "What did you say?"
Xiang Duwei knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and replied, "At the time, Princess Weiyang was with Lord Cai. When Lord Cai was murdered, only Princess Weiyang was present, so Princess Weiyang has been taken away as a suspect."
Feng Xilan frowned, her fists clenched, and her breathing became heavy. She asked, "What is she going to do with Cai Mingquan?"
"They said they wanted to ask Lord Cai to verify the accounts of the previous donations from the Marquis's residence."
As Feng Xilan listened, she felt a little weak. With Cai Mingquan in trouble, the position of Minister of Revenue would once again become a hotly contested one.
But the thought of Mu Chenshuang caused his face to darken, and his complex gaze revealed a deep contemplation.
She then abruptly stood up, strode around the table, and headed towards the door, saying, "Come with me to the Court of Justice."
"yes."
Just as Feng Xilan reached the door, Xiao Qingyu walked in from outside, carrying a tray. Seeing his flustered expression, her heart tightened. She had heard their conversation clearly and was feeling smug, but Feng Xilan's expression now made her feel very uncomfortable.
"Where is Your Highness going?"
Feng Xilan looked at Xiao Qingyu with a gentle gaze and said, "There are some things to take care of. You should rest first."
Feng Xilan didn't say anything more and strode away.
Xiao Qingyu stood there, watching Feng Xilan's hurried departure, the tenderness in her eyes instantly turning into ruthlessness.
I initially thought that after Mu Chenshuang was expelled from the East Palace, His Highness would devote himself to her and make her the Crown Princess.
But since Mu Chenshuang left, Feng Xilan has not shown her the same favor as before, and has not mentioned the position of Crown Princess at all.
She had mentioned it a few times, but he didn't seem to take it to heart.
Now he is worried about whether it is because of Cai Mingquan or Mu Chenshuang.
Upon thinking of this, Xiao Qingyu's face instantly darkened. Now that Mu Chenshuang had entered the Court of Justice, she could forget about ever getting out.
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