The nanny beside the Queen immediately pointed out that there was a seal on the banknote.
However, Baishao smiled and took out another banknote from her bosom.
"Please take a look. The banknote in my hand is the real banknote used by Prince Yu's Mansion. Moreover, the banknote used by Princess Yu is stamped with Princess Yu's seal. "
Baishao presented the two banknotes to the Queen, although they looked exactly the same.
However, at the bottom of the banknote, there was only the seal of Prince Yu's Mansion, which was stamped by the Imperial Clan Court. On the other banknote, there was a curvy rectangular seal with unknown characters.
"This doesn't mean anything. After all, Princess Yu is in charge of the mansion and has a lot of money. If she wanted to buy people's hearts, she wouldn't take out a banknote that could lead to suspicion. "
Princess Ming Yue added insult to injury again. She wished that Lin Mengya would die immediately.
"No, Your Highness, you misunderstood. In the prince's mansion, all the money and property were registered. Ordinary people can't get their hands on such banknotes. Although it can be cashed in any bank, the banknotes can't be issued by a bank. Just like official silver, these banknotes are registered in the Imperial Clan Court. If you have any doubts, you can ask the steward of the Imperial Clan Court. "
Lin Mengya was in charge of the mansion, but Baishao was in charge of Lin Mengya's money.
Baishao was very clear about all the ravines and ravines in this place.
She could only say that the person who wanted to frame her master was too stupid.
Not only did she use the banknote given by the Imperial Clan Court, but she also used the denomination of 50 taels.
It was like digging a hole and burying herself.
"In that case, the steward of the Imperial Clan Court."
The Queen surprised everyone again, as if she was cooperating with Lin Mengya and the others.
Lin Mengya's heart sank again. She really couldn't figure out the Queen's character. What did she want to do?
"Your servant, Jin Xiu, greets Your Highness."
The steward of the Imperial Clan Court was an old eunuch over 50 years old.
He was extremely slick, and he managed everything well from top to bottom.
However, he was different from the other eunuchs. He did not have the slightest bit of a crafty air about him.
Rewards and punishments were clear. Therefore, even though there had been a few batches of people in the Imperial Clan Court, he was still firmly in his position.
"Mm, you may rise. Supervisor Jin, take a look. Did the banknotes on the table come from your hands?"
The Empress sat on the main seat calmly.
Supervisor Jin knelt there and carefully examined the two banknotes on the table. He replied, "Yes, I am.
"Master, these two banknotes were indeed distributed by the Imperial Clan Court."
"To whom?"
"Master, it was sent to Prince Yu's Mansion."
After saying that, he knelt there again and refused to say another word.
"You've all heard it, Princess Yu. These banknotes do belong to your mansion. Even if you didn't bribe them, it's your fault for not managing your family properly. "
The Empress's words sounded light, but she had put a heavy charge on Lin Mengya.
"I accept the punishment. However, the murder of the emperor has nothing to do with me."
There was a big difference between negligence and premeditation.
Seeing that Lin Mengya only accepted the lightest punishment, Jiang Ruqin secretly winked at Xing 'er.
"Reporting to Your Highness, this servant's words are all true. If you don't believe me, I'll ask to have a look. I'm afraid that among all the people here, only my hands are covered with cinnabar. "
Xing 'er made up her mind. No matter what, Lin Mengya would not allow her to retreat.
For the sake of her family and brother, she had to fight to the death.
"You —"
Lin Mengya looked shocked and angry, as if she was a little flustered and exasperated.
"Mm, I'll allow it."
The Empress nodded. Xing 'er immediately stood up and put her hands in the basin.
One second, two seconds … However, after a long time, there was no change in the water in the basin.
Xing 'er's face turned pale. How could it be — she had touched cinnabar before!
"There's something wrong with the water!"
Xing 'er took out her hands and questioned in shock and anger.
Lin Mengya smiled and put her hands into the water.
Immediately, the water beside Lin Mengya's hands turned purple.
Xing 'er's face turned pale, but she could not say anything.
"When I was examining the talisman just now, I touched the cinnabar. That's why it became like this. All of this was obvious to everyone. You keep saying that I bribed you, but it's strange. Why can't I find any trace of it on your hands? "
Lin Mengya withdrew her hands unhurriedly, picked up a towel beside her, and wiped her hands clean.
"No … this can't be, this can't be!"
Xing 'er put her hands into the water again, but the faint purple color did not change at all.
"There must be something wrong with the water, it must be!"
Xing 'er screamed crazily, but Lin Mengya sneered and said, "You're a good girl.
"Aunt, you've also touched the cinnabar talisman. Why don't you have a try?"
Aunt, who was standing beside the Empress, looked at the Empress.
The Empress nodded and put her hands into the water.
Once again, the faint purple color spread from the position of her hands.
It deepened the color in the basin, so that everyone could see it clearly.
Xing 'er was completely stunned. Why? Why did the color of her hands not change when she touched the cinnabar talisman?
"Your Highness, the Empress, this matter is very clear. Although this lass is holding the banknotes from the prince's mansion, her hands are not stained with cinnabar. It's really strange. You're the one who stole the banknotes from the prince's mansion and slandered your master. You deserve to die. "
Concubine De finally spoke. No matter what, the fact that Lin Mengya had been framed was already clear.
Her words had determined Xing 'er's behavior.
"No, no, I've touched the cinnabar talisman. I got this talisman from the Green Jade Temple outside the city. It's wrapped in a three-year-old black dog's tooth. I bought it myself, wrapped it up, and found a chance to throw it in the courtyard! "
Xing 'er had gone crazy. She dared not imagine what kind of disaster would befall her family if she failed to slander Lin Mengya.
The young miss was a cruel and merciless person who meant what she said.
She looked at Jiang Ruqin again and found that Jiang Ruqin's eyes were full of viciousness.
Xing 'er smiled bitterly and took out a dagger from her sleeve with trembling hands.
"Princess Yu, it's all your fault! I won't let you off even if I become a ghost! "
In an instant, the sharp dagger was about to pierce into her chest.
But what she didn't expect was that a big hand would grab her arm, making her unable to move.
"Do you want to die? It's not that easy. "
Zhu Aizhi, who had been silent all this while, suddenly jumped up and grabbed Xing 'er's arm.
In a split second, he used the cloth on the table to stop Xing 'er from biting her tongue to commit suicide.
"General Zhu, you're really good at martial arts."
Lin Mengya walked over slowly with a look of approval on her face.
Xing 'er glanced at Xing' er coldly.
Xing 'er suddenly realized that she had been wrong all along. Princess Yu was actually as ruthless as Miss Lin!
Or perhaps, she was more skillful than him!
"Your Highness, this person has ulterior motives. She failed to slander me, so she wants to kill herself. I request that you put her in the prison of the governor of the capital city, Lord Lu, to interrogate her personally. "
She had a thousand ways to interrogate a prisoner to make Xing 'er talk.
But the Queen, who had been silent, suddenly said at this moment.
"No need. Let the Crown Prince deal with her personally. Guards, put her in the prison."
Lin Mengya and Concubine De were shocked. Now they finally understood what the Queen wanted.
Although Xing 'er claimed that she was bought by Lin Mengya, she was a servant of the Jiang Family and Jiang Ruqin's personal maid after all.
Once something went wrong, Prince Yu's Mansion would not be the only one who would suffer.
More importantly, the Jiang Family would be eradicated!
What a good plan to kill two birds with one stone. Now Lin Mengya and Concubine De were like fish on the chopping board.
No wonder the Queen didn't say anything.
It turned out that she stayed here and waited for Lin Mengya and Concubine De to walk into the trap.
Jiang Ruqin, Jiang Ruqin, didn't know that this stupid move would ruin her own future.
"Wait, mother. Since this happened in my mansion, I naturally have to give an explanation to mother and the Crown Prince. Why don't we hand this person over to the governor of the capital city, and let the Crown Prince, the governor, and me deal with her together? "
Long Tianhao said leisurely. It was an excellent suggestion for the three parties to interrogate her.
The Queen glanced at Long Tianhao indifferently, but there was no emotion in her eyes.
"Okay, let's do as you said, Prince Yu. But this woman tried to harm the Crown Prince. She is so hateful. Guards, put her in the prison. "
The Celestial Prison was a prison to imprison people who had committed heinous crimes.
If Xing 'er was imprisoned, the Empress would be able to easily manipulate her.
Long Tianhao frowned and was about to stop her, but he felt Lin Mengya pulling his clothes.
"Your Highness, let's listen to the Queen's arrangement."
Lowering his head, Long Tianhao saw Lin Mengya winking at him.
There was a hint of cleverness in her mischievous look.
His heart skipped a beat and he immediately suppressed his thoughts.
"Your son will obey mother's decree."
Zhu Aizhi and Lu Yun walked out of the Liuxin Courtyard with Xing 'er, who was tied up tightly, in front of everyone's complicated or gloating eyes.
"It's time for me to go back after such a long night. Concubine De, your good son has really married an excellent daughter-in-law. From now on, all the people in Prince Yu's Mansion need Prince Yu's warrant to enter and leave. Yu 'er, I've entrusted all the people in this mansion to you to look after. I hope you can distinguish between public and private affairs and don't let me down. "
Long Tianhao knelt down and saluted, but his eyes suddenly became extremely cold.
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