Immediately afterwards.
A palace maid rushed in and said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Guards have arrived."
The Empress's face suddenly darkened.
"Your Majesty, you should go and stop them first to buy time. When the time comes, you can let Nanzhi in and say that you want to see if I am feeling better."
The Empress understood the meaning behind Mu Chenshuang's words. If she did not go out now, it would surely arouse suspicion. She had to find a reasonable explanation to cover it up.
Looking at the calm and composed Mu Chenshuang, her eyes made her feel at ease. Even though she had witnessed Mu Chenshuang's extraordinary courage and composure before, she was still surprised. Apart from the identical face, her personality and temperament were completely different from before.
"kindness!"
"Also, Your Majesty, what kind of scented incense do you usually use?" Mu Chenshuang asked hurriedly.
The Empress replied, "I usually use rose-scented incense."
As expected.
The fragrance of mulberry leaves is very similar to that of roses, and most people would find it difficult to detect the subtle differences.
"Shuang'er, is there a problem?"
"No, Your Majesty, please leave. I will take care of things here."
"good."
The Empress strode towards the outer hall.
Shen Nanzhi glanced at Mu Chenshuang, then followed the Empress away.
When the Empress arrived at the outer hall, she saw Qi Mingsen leading the Imperial Guards into the main hall, accompanied by two nannies and a eunuch.
The Empress stepped forward with a sullen face and said unhappily, "General Qi, what are you doing?"
The dignified aura of an empress commands respect.
Qi Mingsen bowed and said, "Your Majesty, a talisman was found in the kitchen where Consort Rong was preparing the medicine to prevent miscarriage. Therefore, we suspect that someone is using witchcraft on Consort Rong."
The Empress's face suddenly darkened. "Commander Qi, are you doubting me?"
If Mu Chenshuang hadn't discovered it in time, she probably wouldn't have been able to clear her name even if she jumped into the Yellow River. Who in the harem would know about such a secret method of curse?
Qi Mingsen replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "This humble general would naturally not dare to doubt Your Majesty the Empress. His Majesty has ordered the search of all palaces in the inner palace, and Your Majesty the Empress is no exception. I hope Your Majesty will understand."
"If a search is conducted, General Qi, please don't disturb the Empress's palace," Shen Nanzhi said in a cold, deep voice.
Qi Mingsen looked at Shen Nanzhi with an especially respectful attitude, "That's natural."
Shen Nanzhi looked at the Empress and said, "Aunt, I'll go and see if Princess Weiyang is feeling better now."
Upon hearing this, Qi Mingsen's expression changed slightly. "Princess Weiyang is in the Phoenix Palace."
The Empress, her face grim, retorted coldly, "Can't Princess Weiyang come to see me? Or is Princess Weiyang feeling unwell and unable to rest for a moment, and must come to meet you, Commander Qi?"
His voice was full of questions, and his manner was imposing.
Qi Mingsen nodded hurriedly and bowed, saying, "This humble general did not mean that. Your Majesty, please do not misunderstand. Since Princess Weiyang is not feeling well, this humble general will leave immediately after completing the search."
The Empress gave Qi Mingsen a cold look, then softened her tone and said, "Nanzhi, go and check on Princess Weiyang's condition. If she's feeling better, let her come out first, and let General Qi finish the search."
"yes."
Shen Nanzhi then walked towards the inner hall. A moment later, Shen Nanzhi helped Mu Chenshuang out. Mu Chenshuang's face was slightly pale and she was in poor spirits. She did look unwell at first glance.
Seeing Mu Chenshuang's condition, Qi Mingsen's doubts were temporarily dispelled.
The Empress walked towards Mu Chenshuang, took her hand, and asked with concern, "Are you feeling better?"
Mu Chenshuang nodded, "I'm much better, Your Majesty, you don't need to worry."
Seeing her nod, the Empress was relieved and then looked at Qi Mingsen, "Commander Qi, you may enter the palace to search."
"yes."
Qi Mingsen ordered his men to search the palace.
After giving the order, he stepped forward and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, there is one more thing, please don't take offense, but just in case, we need to search everyone in the palace."
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