The hall was eerily quiet. Jingbai's voice was not loud, but it could be heard throughout the entire hall.

Jing Bai looked at Zhen Huan again and said, "When I saw this, I felt that it was inappropriate, so I tried to persuade her, but she scolded me. I am only a nun, so I dare not say anything more."

The emperor's face became increasingly ugly, and Jingbai continued, "Later, rumors spread in the temple, and Concubine Xi claimed to be ill and moved to Lingyun Peak with two maids."

The emperor looked at Jing Bai sharply: "What does this have to do with Prince Guo?"

Jing Bai bowed and replied, "Prince Guo often went to Qingliang Terrace, which is very close to Lingyun Peak. When a little nun went up the mountain to practice asceticism, she saw Concubine Xi dressed as a Han woman and lived in Qingliang Terrace for a long time."

The emperor closed his eyes, then opened them and looked at Zhen Huan. Zhen Huan met the emperor's eyes without any avoidance.

The emperor stared at Zhen Huan and said, "Bring Wen Shichu and Prince Guo here, Xiao Xiazi, you go and do it."

Su Peisheng had already lost all hope and was looking at Cui Jinxi at this moment.

Ningpin stood up to question Jingbai, but after just two questions, the emperor scolded her, "Ningpin, sit down."

Wen Shichu was invited over first, and the emperor asked, "Wen Shichu, did you often go to Ganlu Temple to visit Concubine Xi?"

Wen Shichu quickly replied: "My family has received kindness from the Zhen family in the past. To repay the kindness, I occasionally went to help Concubine Xi feel her pulse when she went to Ganlu Temple for meditation."

Then, Wen Shichu told everyone about what happened when Zhen Yuandao spoke for Wen Shichu's father.

The Queen shook her head and said, "Doctor Wen, what happened back then was something that only Zhen Yuandao, a minor official who had just arrived in the capital, could have spoken about. It was the late Emperor's mercy that saved your father from severe punishment."

Wen Shichu looked at Zhen Huan in disbelief, but Zhen Huan just lowered her head, pretending not to see anything.

An Lingrong spoke up: "Although Imperial Doctor Wen made a mistake in repaying the favor, Imperial Concubine Xi has also highly valued Imperial Doctor Wen over the years, so Imperial Doctor Wen can now sit on the position of Imperial Physician."

Wen Shichu replied: "What Concubine An said is right."

The emperor waved his hand: "Step aside first."

Then the emperor ordered: "Take all those who served Concubine Xi and send them to the Ministry of Punishment for interrogation."

Zhen Huan raised her head and said, "There must be an injustice under severe punishment. I hope Your Majesty will think twice."

The emperor asked directly: "Do you have it?"

Zhen Huan replied tearfully: "Your Majesty."

The emperor was completely disappointed and said to the queen, "Queen, Concubine Xi will stay, and the other concubines will go to the side halls. You can only enter Jingren Palace but not leave."

The Queen replied, “Yes.”

Prince Guo was invited into the palace by Xiao Xia Zi. As soon as he entered the palace, he was splashed with water by the palace maid who served tea.

Xiao Xiazi took Prince Guo to change clothes. Seeing that Prince Guo was holding his purse and did not put it down even when changing clothes, she did not alert him in advance.

After Prince Guo was taken to Jingren Palace, A Jin, who was beside him, was also taken away for interrogation.

After entering the palace, Prince Guo saw the three people sitting there, so he bowed and greeted them: "I pay my respects to the Emperor, the Empress, and Imperial Concubine Xi."

Seeing the emperor staring at him, Prince Guo asked in a panic, "Brother Emperor, why did you summon me to the palace?"

The emperor lowered his gaze to look at Prince Guo's purse and asked, "I often see you wearing this purse. Please take it off so I can take a closer look."

Prince Guo's heart skipped a beat and he was about to grab the purse and crush the contents.

Xiao Xiazi and several young eunuchs rushed forward and restrained Prince Guo. Xiao Xiazi untied his purse and took out the contents.

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