Lu Wei hurriedly placed her hands on the ground, her fingertips pressing down on the earth with all her might, but her arms were still trembling slightly. She continued to argue, "Your Majesty, I don't know what happened either. I swear to heaven that I absolutely did not send anyone to assassinate Princess Weiyang."
There is currently no direct evidence to prove that she sent the assassin. As long as she denies it, what can they do to her? She still has a chance to turn things around.
Lu Wei's sophistry caused Feng Guche's expression to change drastically.
"Your Majesty, since Madam Lu insists on seeking justice, this matter must be thoroughly investigated. Today, she dared to frame Princess Weiyang and disrupt the sacrificial ceremony. Such a person with ulterior motives and malicious intent cannot be tolerated," the Empress Dowager said sternly.
Even if Lu Wei denies it now, the facts are already obvious, but direct evidence is still needed to prove that she was the mastermind behind everything, so the investigation needs to continue.
Zhu Qin turned to look at Feng Guche, nodded and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, perhaps this matter should be handed over to the Imperial Observatory for investigation."
Feng Guche's expression darkened. "Then let the Chengtianjian investigate."
"Your subject obeys."
Zhu Qin immediately ordered, "Guards, take Lu Wei away."
Lu Wei was taken away immediately, and she didn't continue to protest her innocence.
The three people kneeling on the ground, Feng Guche softened his tone and said, "Get up, all of you!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Wei Xu helped the trembling Prince Wei to his feet. Prince Wei raised his hand and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with his sleeve. His pale face gradually regained color.
"Princess Weiyang was frightened today. What reward do you desire? I can make it up to you." Although he spoke of bestowing a reward, his authoritative tone carried a hint of coldness.
Mu Chenshuang nodded, neither humble nor arrogant, and said, "There was a mistake in today's sacrifice. No matter what, I am responsible. I am already grateful that Your Majesty will not punish me. How could I dare to ask Your Majesty for a reward?"
Feng Guche didn't say anything more.
"Princess Weiyang, please return to your residence and rest well."
The farce is over.
Everyone bowed to the Emperor and Empress Dowager to take their leave.
Shen Nanzhi was about to escort Mu Chenshuang back to her residence, but Prime Minister Shen stopped him.
"Aren't you coming back with me!"
Under Prime Minister Shen's stern rebuke, Shen Nanzhi could only say a few words to Mu Chenshuang, "Shuang'er, I'll come back to find you later, wait for me."
Mu Chenshuang didn't know what to say, so she just hummed in agreement.
She could tell that Prime Minister Shen was very concerned about Shen Nanzhi getting too close to her, which was fine with her. As for the reason, she didn't want to think about it too much.
Therefore, Fu Junheng naturally accompanied Mu Chenshuang out of the palace, and Feng Ji consciously did not follow.
"Shuang'er, shouldn't you thank me properly?" Fu Junheng said with a slight smile.
Mu Chenshuang glanced at him, "Even without you, I can make the Imperial Advisor reveal his true colors."
Fu Junheng was slightly taken aback and said, "So, Shuang'er, you also understand the principles of the I Ching and the Eight Trigrams. Just how many other skills do you have up your sleeve?"
Mu Chenshuang said indifferently, "I have no obligation to tell you."
Fu Junheng looked at her arrogant demeanor but didn't press her for details. A meaningful smile curved his lips. "It's alright, we have plenty of time in the future."
The words were spoken.
Mu Chenshuang suddenly stopped and looked at him sideways, her eyes dark, but she didn't say anything.
Fu Junheng looked at her without saying anything, waiting for her to speak.
After a while.
Mu Chenshuang finally managed to say, "I advise you to stop living in a fantasy world."
Sudden.
Fu Junheng bent down.
The man's sudden approach startled Mu Chenshuang, causing her to back away. "You..."
Just as I took a step back, a long arm blocked my waist, the force and warmth so familiar.
Mu Chenshuang panicked. This was the palace. Did this man have no sense of shame or propriety?
"Fu Junheng, let go of me, or I'll force you to lay a hand on me," Mu Chenshuang threatened, but her fierce tone lacked conviction.
Fu Junheng showed no sign of letting go. Compared to Mu Chenshuang's nervousness, he remained calm and composed, a wicked smile curving his lips. "Does Shuang'er want to see me and then shirk responsibility?"
It would have been better if she hadn't mentioned it, but once she brought it up, Mu Chenshuang thought of the man's charming and alluring appearance that night, and her cheeks involuntarily flushed slightly. Her heart clenched tightly, and she didn't even know what she was so nervous and afraid of.
"What is Shuang'er thinking about?"
The man's teasing voice, and his sharp, deep eyes visible even through the black veil, made her feel completely exposed in his presence.
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