Lu Ruo recounted the situation. She spoke truthfully and without exaggerating.
When she had brought the little prince back, she had only met Shi Sheng. She hadn't met anyone else.
The little prince didn't eat anything at the academy either. He didn't even get a chance to eat when the poison took effect.
"Zhuang Qiong, what do you have to say for yourself?" Yuwen Xun questioned Shi Sheng.
His eyes burned with fury, and he wanted nothing more than to burn Shi Sheng to a crisp.
Shi Sheng knew that Yuwen Xun would use this opportunity to make things difficult for her, regardless of whether it was true or not.
She'd better get to work!
Where's I's sword?
"Your Majesty." Someone hurried in and knelt before Yuwen Xun, raising his head with both hands. "We found these things in Yun Jie Yu's residence."
The man was holding two porcelain bottles with a note stuck on them.
"You're so well-prepared." Shi Sheng reacted faster than Yuwen Xun. "Did I kill your entire family?"
But it was unclear who he was talking to.
"Zhuang Qiong, what nonsense are you spouting?" Yuwen Xun angrily threw the items at Shi Sheng. "Take a look for yourself! What else do you have to say now? These were all found in your bedroom, yet you're still saying you didn't poison Jing-er?!"
Lu Ruo sighed in relief. Now she was cleared of suspicion.
Surviving in the harem was really tiring.
"Alright, then may I ask Your Majesty, why would I poison the little prince and then put the poison in my own palace? Do I look like an idiot?"
"Who knows why you poisoned the little prince? As for the poison, perhaps you didn't have time to get rid of it," Consort Shu chimed in.
Shi Sheng sneered. "It's such a small bottle. I could've just thrown it anywhere. You're saying I didn't have time to get rid of it? Please be more careful when you're framing others. "
"What do you mean? Are you saying I'm framing you?" Consort Shu suddenly became agitated.
Shi Sheng curled his lips into a half-smile. "I'm not talking about you. Why are you so agitated? A clear conscience is not afraid of ghosts knocking at the door. "
"Your Majesty, look at her. She still refuses to repent after doing such a thing."
"I didn't do it. Why should I repent? But Concubine Shu, I'm afraid you should repent." Shi Sheng continued to provoke Concubine Shu.
This Imperial Concubine Shu's reaction was so extreme that it was obvious that something was amiss.
Consort Shu was furious. "Yun Jie Yu, don't make slanderous accusations."
Shi Sheng shrugged and smiled sinisterly.
Yuwen Xun looked at Shu Fei with a deep gaze.
Consort Shu's heart skipped a beat. What did His Majesty mean by this?
Just as the atmosphere was in a deadlock, Eunuch De came in from outside and whispered something into Yuwen Xun's ear.
"Your Majesty, Young Master Ming requests an audience."
"What is he doing here?"
"Young Master Ming said that he has a clue," Eunuch De replied respectfully.
Yuwen Xun frowned and pondered for a moment. "Announce it."
Ming Jin entered the hall. The moment he appeared, the group of palace maids and concubines lowered their heads in embarrassment.
Ming Jin had changed into a new set of clothes. Although they were also white, the style was different. They looked more elegant than they had been in the day.
His head of fine black hair flowed gracefully in the air as he walked.
He walked out from the darkness and approached the light. His eyes were gentle and the corners of his lips were slightly raised, forming a slight arc. Like ripples in a pool of water, he ran in circles towards everyone's hearts and quietly invaded them.
Shi Sheng looked him up and down without restraint.
Ming Jin nodded with a smile. He happened to be standing beside Shi Sheng. He cupped his fists and bowed. "Ming Jin greets Your Majesty."
When Yuwen Xun saw the way Shi Sheng looked at Ming Jin, he suddenly felt displeased.
No matter what, she was still his concubine. How dare she look at another man so brazenly?
"What clues do you have, Young Master Ming?" How did Ming Jin find out about this so quickly?
Ming Jin put down his hand and stood up straight. He said slowly, "The young prince ate a piece of osmanthus cake at the academy today. I just happened to see it. I don't know if this will be of any use to Your Majesty."
Yuwen Xun's expression changed slightly. "Does Young Master Ming know who it is?"
The young prince was very important to Yuwen Xun, so Yuwen Xun would never allow anyone to harm the young prince.
"I was fortunate enough to meet her once. I just happen to remember her." Ming Jin smiled. His every movement seemed to be filled with gentleness.
Shi Sheng was impressed that he could bring the word 'gentleness' to such a level.
Most of the supporting male leads in novels were the gentle type.
However, their gentleness was completely different from Ming Jin's. The supporting male lead's gentleness was refined and courteous, but in reality, it carried a sense of alienation.
However, Ming Jin's gentleness carried a domineering aggressiveness. He could make you completely unable to feel that alienation, and you would want nothing more than to immerse yourself in his world of gentleness.
How could there be such an unscientific person in this world?
It was simply insane.
Shi Sheng silently shifted to the side. Sensing her movement, Ming Jin tilted his head and smiled at her.
Smile, smile, smile your uncle!
"Please speak, Young Master Ming." Yuwen Xun was displeased that his concubine was exchanging flirtatious glances with another man.
However, the young prince's matter was more important right now.
Ming Jin's gaze landed on Lu Ruo. Amidst Lu Ruo's nervousness, he slowly shifted his gaze away. He looked at almost everyone before finally settling on Shu Fei.
"Your Highness Shu Fei, where is your palace maid, Xiao He?" His voice carried traces of laughter. It was very pleasant to the ears.
However, his words caused Shu Fei's entire body to tremble, but only for a moment. "Xiao He isn't feeling well. This consort had her rest."
"If it's not serious, could Your Highness Shu Fei summon Xiao He over … After all, this concerns the young prince."
Shu Fei raised her head to look at Ming Jin. She couldn't see any hostility on his face, only gentleness.
"Shu Fei." Yuwen Xun's gaze was like a torch.
Shu Fei felt a wave of pressure and coldness from Yuwen Xun's body. Her back abruptly broke out in cold sweat. She gripped her handkerchief tightly. "Summon Xiao He."
Shu Fei secretly sent a look to the person who went to pass on the message.
"Zhao Yi An, you may rise," Yuwen Xun said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lu Ruo's legs were numb from kneeling for a while. She only managed to stand up with the help of a palace maid.
Yuwen Xun had Lu Ruo sit next to him. Only then did Lu Ruo see Ming Jin's face.
Everyone loved beauty, not to mention Lu Ruo, who came from an era of openness, so she couldn't help but take a second look.
She'd been frightened just now. Now was the perfect time to look at a beauty to calm her nerves.
However, Yuwen Xun snorted heavily.
All of his concubines were staring at a man. Did they even have any respect for him, the emperor?
Lu Ruo pursed her lips. Wasn't it just a look? Why was the emperor so petty?
What kind of man hadn't she seen in her time?
The wait was very long. Everyone present had their own little plans.
The ones with the simplest thoughts were probably the female lead and Shi Sheng.
The female lead felt that she had been cleared of suspicion. The heavy stone that had been weighing her down had been removed, and she felt relaxed.
However, Shi Sheng was thinking that if she threw a small ball and blew up this place, and the male and female leads were really wiped out, would she be struck to death by Heavenly Dao?
That little bitch Heavenly Dao was as cheap as that little bitch System.
If they weren't together, they would be letting down the people and the Party.
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