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Lin Yu took a deep breath, one that was filled with both the relief of having survived a close call and the eagerness to face future challenges. It was a breath that could easily be featured in a textbook on "How to Breathe Elegantly." She decided to take a gamble, betting on her own wits and that unreliable system.
"Your Majesty, I am wronged! Yes, I wrote that letter, but the content is more unjust than Dou E's plight and more bizarre than snow in June!" Lin Yu began her performance, pouring her heart into it, nearly moved to tears herself.
She paused for a moment, stealing a glance at Jiang Chen's expression before continuing, "The 'abortion medicine' I wrote about is actually a beauty recipe I concocted myself. Consort Li has been trying to get it from me for ages. You know how women are; they will do anything for beauty. I simply couldn't refuse her."
"A beauty recipe?" Jiang Chen clearly did not believe her; his expression seemed to say, "Go on, I'm listening."
Lin Yu smiled slightly, filled with confidence as she said, "Your Majesty, I can prove it! I still have a bottle here. Look at its color and texture; it's clearly a beauty elixir!"
She turned to Minister of Justice Li Ming and asked, "Minister Li, after Consort Li's miscarriage, did the court physician determine what caused it? Was it perhaps something she ate? Or did she accidentally fall?"
Li Ming was taken aback. Why was Consort Jing not following the script? He quickly replied, "The physician said that Consort Li miscarried due to ingesting some kind of medication, but they couldn't identify exactly what it was. Those old fellows at the medical office only know how to prescribe ineffective remedies; they are useless when it really matters!"
Lin Yu felt a surge of joy in her heart. It seemed the "disguised abortion medicine" produced by the system was indeed powerful; even the physician couldn't figure it out. This system was surprisingly reliable when it counted!
She continued, "Your Majesty, the recipe I gave Consort Li contains a special spice that is harmless to the body but interferes with the physician's diagnosis. That’s why he couldn’t determine the real cause of her miscarriage. This spice is like a disguise technique from the underworld; it can obscure one's true appearance."
"Oh? Is that so?" Jiang Chen began to waver in his skepticism; he was starting to believe Lin Yu's words.
"Your Majesty, I would stake my life on it! I absolutely did not intend to harm the royal heir! Even if I had the audacity, I wouldn’t dare joke about such matters! I want to live for many more years and enjoy more of those delicious braised pork dishes from the imperial kitchen!" Lin Yu asserted firmly, her expression more genuine than gold.
Jiang Chen looked into Lin Yu's clear eyes and found himself believing her seven or eight parts out of ten. This girl might be a bit quirky at times, but she likely wouldn't lie about something so serious.
"Minister Li, this matter is significant and cannot be hastily concluded. Let us wait until I uncover the truth," Jiang Chen said to Li Ming with an air of undeniable authority.
"Your Majesty is wise!" Though reluctant, Li Ming could only comply. He thought to himself that Consort Jing indeed had some skills; he would have to be more cautious in the future.
Thus, Lin Yu deftly resolved this crisis with minimal effort.
Minister of Justice Li Ming and his entourage left the palace in defeat, their backs resembling those of beaten roosters. The imperial garden returned to its usual tranquility as if everything that had just transpired was merely a farce.
Lin Yu secretly sighed in relief; thankfully, she had reacted quickly enough to escape disaster. This palace intrigue involved not just beauty and lineage but also brains!
However, this was just the beginning.
Lin Yu knew that she had to find the real culprit as soon as possible to clear her name and solidify her position in the harem. Otherwise, while she might escape today, who knew what troubles awaited her tomorrow?
In the following days, Lin Yu focused on regaining her strength while secretly investigating the truth behind Li Fei's miscarriage. Every day, she would "borrow" some ingredients from the imperial kitchen, claiming it was for researching new beauty recipes, but in reality, she was using the tools provided by the system.
With the help of the "Truth Tracking Powder" from the system, she quickly uncovered crucial clues. This powder was truly remarkable; when sprinkled on items used by suspects, it revealed hidden secrets.
It turned out that the real reason for Li Fei's miscarriage was not due to ingesting medication but rather... being pushed into the water!
And the one who pushed her was none other than Consort Xian!
Lin Yu gathered all the evidence and presented it to Jiang Chen. Among the evidence were testimonies from Consort Xian's maid, dirt from the imperial garden found on Consort Xian's shoes worn that day, and statements from her personal eunuch—solid proof indeed.
After reviewing the evidence, Jiang Chen was furious, his face darker than a pot bottom. He immediately ordered that Consort Xian be sent to the cold palace.
The news of Consort Xian being sent to the cold palace caused an uproar in the harem.
No one expected that the usually gentle and virtuous Consort Xian could commit such a vicious act. It was truly a case of "knowing a person’s face but not their heart" in the palace!
Meanwhile, Lin Yu was rewarded by Jiang Chen for exposing Consort Xian's scheme. Not only did she receive a bounty of gold and jewels, but she was also granted unrestricted access to the imperial kitchen—a tremendous favor!
Seeing this, other consorts flocked to flatter Lin Yu.
"Oh my, Sister Jing, your skin is looking better and better! Do share your secrets with us!"
"Sister Jing, you are truly impressive! You even uncovered Consort Xian's plot; I admire you greatly!"
"Sister Jing, if you ever need help in the future, just let me know. I’ll make sure everything is taken care of!"
Listening to these insincere compliments from her fellow consorts, Lin Yu couldn't help but smirk inwardly while maintaining a gracious smile on her face.
The harem appeared harmonious, as if all previous intrigues had never occurred.
As Lin Yu surveyed this scene before her, she felt a deep sense of accomplishment.
She knew that she had finally found her footing in this world and could walk with confidence!
However, she did not let this achievement make her arrogant or complacent.
She understood that there was a more important task ahead of her.
That was… to find Jiang Chen's true love and help them live happily together, just like in a fairy tale, leading a life free of shame and full of happiness.
Thinking of this, Lin Yu's lips curled into a slight smile, revealing a confident grin. In that smile was both the anticipation of the future and the affirmation of her own abilities.
"Inverse Light, let's keep working hard!" Lin Yu said to the system in her heart.
"Okay, host! You can do it! You're the best!" The system's voice was filled with energy, invigorating Lin Yu even more.
She believed that as long as she persevered, she would surely complete her mission and return to her own world. When that time came, she would indulge in all the delicious foods and explore all the beautiful sights; just thinking about it made her feel delighted!
At that moment, a palace maid rushed over, looking flustered, much like a mouse chased by a cat.
"Your Highness, something terrible has happened! Consort Shu… she… she…"
Before the maid could finish her sentence, she suddenly fainted on the ground, collapsing like a pile of mud.
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