Madam Cai stared wide-eyed at the kneeling concubine in disbelief. "Xunying...did you really give Master the drug?"
The concubine clenched her fists, not daring to look up and answer.
“Xun Shi, now that you’re here, why don’t you tell the truth?” Fan Qin shouted.
The concubine looked up in alarm, her heart clenching. She didn't deny it. "Yes, I did drug my master, but I didn't mean to kill him. Please, Your Excellency, see the truth."
The concubine kowtowed on the ground.
"Xunying, how dare you..." Madam Cai was so agitated that she almost lost her footing, and Cai Youjin quickly reached out to steady her.
Zhu Qin frowned as he stared at the woman kneeling on the ground, then his sharp and serious gaze fell on Fan Qin. "This woman has the intention to commit murder, and should be dealt with according to the law. But this will not clear Mu Chenshuang's name. If the two princes insist on obstructing our investigation, then don't blame us for being ruthless."
The old, deep voice resonated throughout the entire hall.
The surrounding soldiers gripped their swords, their bodies trembling with fear, ready to draw them.
"Why is the chief judge in such a hurry to punish people? There is still someone who can prove Princess Weiyang's innocence."
Fu Junheng's cool voice rang out.
Mu Chenshuang stared at him, not understanding the meaning of his words.
She was more concerned about why Qi Ye hadn't appeared yet.
Zhu Qin frowned in displeasure. "Crown Prince Junheng, do you really think that the Imperial Observatory of Tianzhao Kingdom is a place you can treat lightly?"
The words had barely left his mouth.
Zhu Qin noticed something, looked up abruptly, and saw a person being thrown in and falling to the ground.
Everyone was so startled that they took a step back.
Immediately afterward, Jue Ming, exuding murderous intent, appeared beside Fu Junheng like a ghost.
Zhu Qin narrowed his eyes, staring at the person lying on the ground.
Fu Junheng said coldly, "I don't believe that Princess Weiyang is such a stupid person. If she really wanted to kill someone, why would she be so stupid as to make herself the prime suspect? It just so happens that last night I was on my way to visit Princess Weiyang, but when I passed by the Cai residence, I found this person acting suspiciously, so I had someone follow him to take a look."
As he spoke, he glanced at Jue Ming and said, "Jue Ming, tell me what you saw."
Jue Ming clasped his hands in a gesture of respect and said, "Yes!"
He then lowered his hand and explained, "Last night, this person tried to strike your Lord Cai in the chest."
These words shocked everyone.
Madam Cai and Cai Youjin, in particular, were filled with panic and doubt. Could it really not be Mu Chenshuang?
Feng Xilan's eyes suddenly darkened. She raised her eyes and stared at Fu Junheng, her emotions unreadable. Then she looked at Zhu Qin and said, "Chief Inspector, it seems that this case is not only murder, but also a frame-up of Princess Weiyang by killing Lord Cai. This is a matter of great importance. Chief Inspector, you must not handle the case hastily, otherwise it will be difficult to explain to His Majesty."
Feng Xilan's words exuded the authority befitting a crown prince.
Zhu Qin's eyes were solemn. He looked up at Feng Xilan, then raised his hand in a bow and said, "Your Highness is right."
Even though he agreed with Feng Xilan's words, his demeanor still exuded arrogance.
“Until the truth of the case is revealed, Princess Weiyang cannot be cleared of suspicion and must be imprisoned in Chengtianjian.”
“I think there’s no need to imprison her in the Chengtianjian. Lord Fan can take her back and keep her under his care. Besides, all the evidence points to Princess Weiyang being framed. If Father Emperor investigates, I will explain to him,” Feng Xilan retorted.
Feng Xilan's attitude surprised Mu Chenshuang. She didn't expect Feng Xilan to help her despite past grievances. What did he mean by that?
At this moment, Fu Junheng's expression was no better; his eyes were gloomy, and an invisible chill had already seeped through his eye bags and landed on Feng Xilan.
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