"Has any news come from Kunning Palace?"
Yin Fang paused for a moment, then quickly replied, "No."
Yan Mingyi fell silent, which made Yin Fang suddenly realize something:
This Buddhist scripture was originally meant to be recited for the Empress.
She didn't know what she was feeling.
After a long silence, Yan Mingyi opened her eyes. Her phoenix eyes were upturned at the corners, giving them a slightly sharp look.
"I told you long ago, she entrusted herself to the wrong person. Now that they can use such despicable means to manipulate her, they will take her life in the future!"
Yin Fang fell silent, not daring to interrupt.
A cold sarcasm flashed in Yan Mingyi's eyes: "Fine, if he wants my life, let him come and take it. I'll fight him to the bitter end."
The lamplight was dim, casting her long, hazy shadow on the wall.
The heavy palace gates were tightly shut, exuding a sinister aura under the thick darkness of night.
*
When Shen Tangning saw Xue Qing come in from outside, she quickly got up to greet her: "How is it? Any news?"
Because she had run so fast, Xueqing's forehead was covered in sweat: "This servant went to the Crown Prince's residence in person. The Crown Princess said that Her Majesty the Empress woke up this morning and is in relatively good condition."
With a sigh of relief, Shen Tangning closed her eyes and said, "It's good that you're awake."
Once my aunt wakes up, the truth will finally come to light.
After all, she couldn't possibly be unaware of whether the eldest princess had pushed her or not.
But she still felt inexplicably uneasy.
"I was unable to contact the Princess."
She had intended to invite the other party to meet and discuss the matter in detail, but after sending the message, she received no response.
This proves that the eldest princess's side is very likely being monitored.
If Emperor Chongde personally took action, then it couldn't have been a small-scale operation. He must have grown wary of the Eldest Princess and wanted to get rid of her as soon as possible.
But the Empress's affair alone is not enough to bring down the Eldest Princess.
Seeing her frowning and remaining silent, Xueqing cautiously asked, "What are you thinking about, Miss?"
Shen Tangning pursed her lips: "I'm worried..."
I'm worried this isn't over yet, and that this might just be the beginning.
...
This unease persisted into the afternoon, when Yuan Zhao hurriedly brought back a message—
"It's terrible! The Princess is suspected of treason and has been imprisoned in her residence by His Majesty's order!"
Shen Tangning accidentally dropped and broke a teacup.
Did the eldest princess betray her country and collude with the enemy?
This is utterly absurd!
However, misfortune never comes singly; the gatekeeper, terrified, rushed to report:
"It's terrible, young mistress! A large number of soldiers have suddenly appeared at the gate of our mansion. They say they want you to go to the Jingzhao Prefecture to cooperate with an investigation!"
Xue Qing's face suddenly turned pale: "What did you say? You must have misheard. Why would people from the Jingzhao Prefecture be looking for the young mistress?"
Shen Tangning's gaze darkened.
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