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"Consort Qian" immediately walked up to him and pointed at him, saying, "Don't slander here. When did 'This Palace' ever send someone to imprison your parents? What exactly is your purpose in doing this?"
However, before she could finish her words, "Mo Xiao Li" stood up, walked in front of her, and looked at her for a long time before speaking, "I am not interested in whether you did this or not, but I think it is very necessary to discuss what he just said with you. So I want to know what the situation really is."
Seeing that things had developed to this point, which clearly exceeded her expectations, "Consort Qian" originally came to "Qinxiang Garden" intending to ridicule the "Empress," but she never expected to end up in such a predicament. After carefully considering the seriousness of the issue in her mind, she knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, you must think that this matter was done by 'Consort,' but since 'Consort' came out of the 'Cold Palace,' she has never done anything harmful. How could she possibly send someone to secretly watch 'Consort Xi'? Someone must have bribed this dog 'Servant,' causing things to develop to this point, with the aim of making you suspicious and then reaping the benefits."
Listening to her words, "Mu Junqi" stood up as if he were not interested in the matter at all and smiled at "Consort Qian," saying, "Actually, 'This Palace' also does not believe you would do such a thing. However, now that we have this witness, regardless of anything else, 'This Palace' must investigate you thoroughly. I wonder if 'Consort Qian' has any objections?"
At this moment, "Consort Qian" wished she could kill "Mu Junqi." Looking at her smug expression made her feel intense hatred inside. However, she couldn't show it on her face and could only nod while wiping her tears. Seeing this, "Mo Xiao Li" said, "In that case, thank you for your trouble, 'Empress.'"
As she spoke, as if remembering something, she looked at "Consort Xi" and asked, "How has the palace maid 'Yun Ruo' been doing lately?"
When the question was asked, everyone present was somewhat surprised and momentarily did not understand why the Emperor would inquire about a palace maid. However, "Mu Junqi" understood in her heart and smiled as she said, "Your Majesty, you always worry so much. I believe 'Consort Xi' will take good care of that girl 'Yun Ruo.' She even came to talk with 'This Palace' this morning."
Upon hearing this, "Consort Qian's" expression turned somewhat ugly as she looked incredulously at "Consort Xi" and said, "It was you? Right?"
"What are you talking about? 'This Palace' doesn't know anything; the Emperor and 'Empress' are just concerned about 'Yun Ruo.'"
But "Consort Qian" did not believe her words and continued, "Don't try to argue. It turns out you have been telling the Emperor about my affairs all along. No wonder you wanted to team up with me back then. Now that I have fallen, how can I let you remain safe alone?"
"Mo Xiao Li," however, furrowed her brows as if she couldn't understand their conversation and said, "What exactly is going on? Why do I feel like I don't understand what you are talking about?"
"Consort Qian" glared fiercely at "Consort Xi" before saying, "Your Majesty, previously 'Consort Xi' approached 'Consort' saying that she wanted to unite with 'Consort' against the 'Empress.' The 'Little Prince' was also harmed by her. You must believe what 'Consort' says!"
Hearing this, everyone present understood the situation, but it also left them puzzled. After all, Consort Xi was well-known for her gentle demeanor throughout Western Yan, and with the Empress Dowager being so fond of her, everyone felt she couldn't possibly be the culprit.
Consort Qian naturally understood the implications. At this point, she realized that if no one was secretly causing trouble, today’s events would not have unfolded as they did. She shot a fierce glare at Consort Xi and said, "Your Majesty, do not be deceived by her false facade. Her heart is darker than anyone else's present here. If I hadn’t been aware of her true nature, she would have already become a wandering ghost, just like Mu Yueqing."
After a pause, she continued, "Do you really think Mu Yueqing committed suicide? You all know what kind of person she was. How could she have died over such a trivial matter after everything she did to enter the palace? That day, when the Empress came out from there, she happened to be seen by a maid beside Consort Xi. Not long after, Consort Xi disguised herself as a maid and shortly thereafter, news of Mu Yueqing's hanging spread. Isn’t there something suspicious about this?"
"Don't speak nonsense! If what you say is true, why didn't you bring this up earlier? Why wait until now? Besides, what evidence do you have to prove that I am responsible for this?" Consort Xi's eyes were filled with tears, and her expression was truly pitiful.
However, at that moment, everyone clearly did not pay attention to her every move; they were seriously listening to the dialogue between them. Mu Junqi and Mo Xiao Li exchanged glances while others were distracted and shared a smile.
This scene was caught by Consort Xi, who suddenly had another thought. But realizing this meant she had no way out today; unless absolutely necessary, she would not reveal what had happened before. So she remained silent and knelt aside.
The situation fell into a stalemate again; no one took the initiative to speak. After a long while, a sharp voice sounded from outside the hall: "The Empress Dowager has arrived—" Everyone looked outside.
They saw Jingxi supporting the Empress Dowager as she walked in. After everyone paid their respects, she spoke up: "Your Majesty, what exactly has happened? I heard that Xi Er and Qian Er are being interrogated by you?"
"Empress Dowager, please don’t worry; take a seat first," Mo Xiao Li said while helping the Empress Dowager sit down.
Once the Empress Dowager was seated, Mu Junqi stepped forward and said: "Empress Dowager, someone just revealed many things we were unaware of. Let’s listen to what else there is."
"I believe this matter cannot possibly involve Xi Er; someone must be framing her. Today I want to know who is so malicious!" the Empress Dowager said with some anger.
Mo Xiao Li stood with his hands behind his back and looked at the two kneeling individuals: "The situation has developed to this point unexpectedly for me as well. However, since it has happened, I will investigate thoroughly. If you are being falsely accused, I will ensure you receive justice. But if there is indeed truth to these allegations, I will not spare you. Do you understand?"
“Understood--” the two said in unison.
The Empress Dowager looked at Consort Xi with some reluctance in her heart and then said, “Xi Er, you can stand up and speak. I will be watching you here.”
Hearing this, Consort Qian could hardly contain her anger and suddenly stood up, pointing at Consort Xi and saying, “I would really like to know what the Empress Dowager would think when she sees the truth of this matter!” With that, she burst into loud laughter.
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