The mistress just wanted to be bad, but she took off after being replaced

Afterwards, she asked Eunuch Yu beside her to fetch paper and pen, and drew a simple map on the spot. The real resting place of Princess Qing was marked in a remote place that was little known.

"That's where Princess Qing's true body is." After she finished speaking, the whole room fell silent again.

In order to verify the astonishing theory put forward by Sheng Junwei, the first task is undoubtedly to uncover the mystery of Princess Qing's tomb.

Although he was extremely reluctant and his emotions and reason were in fierce conflict, Prince Qing finally chose to face it.

After all, this is a search for the truth, but more importantly, it is a respect for the peace of the deceased's soul.

The laws of this ancient empire require swift and decisive action without hesitation.

At noon the next day, the sun poured down like a waterfall. The emperor personally issued an order, ordering people to excavate Princess Qing's tomb.

Inside the mausoleum, the luxurious tomb chamber exudes a faint ancient charm, but the coffin placed in the center is so empty that it makes people shudder.

Surrounded by treasures and sparkling gold, all the burial objects were intact, but the body that should have been lying quietly inside had mysteriously disappeared.

Prince Qing had a glimmer of hope in his heart, hoping that Sheng Junwei's remarks were just nonsense, but the facts before him made him waver. Even though he had not seen the legendary new tomb with his own eyes, he had to be skeptical.

Following the clues, the royal team crossed mountains and rivers and soon found another tomb in a remote place.

In stark contrast to the splendor of the royal cemetery, this is just a simple earthen tomb made of a pile of yellow earth, lonely and telling of another kind of loneliness.

The rough wooden board served as the tombstone, with only a few simple strokes on it. It was extremely simple, but it made everyone present feel moved.

The name Jin Xiqing echoed in the hearts of the emperor and Prince Qing. It was the name of the beautiful woman who once made them fall in love with her.

The earthen grave was carefully dug up, and amid the flying dust, a coffin made of top-quality nanmu wood came into view.

The coffin lid opened slightly, revealing the body of a woman wearing a gorgeous long dress and a phoenix crown of the Crown Princess's quality, in an inappropriately dignified posture.

Time is merciless. The beauty of the past has long since turned into dry bones. The remaining bones form a sharp contrast with the gorgeous clothes of the past. The long skirt is still hanging on it. The phoenix crown has lost its owner's support and is tilted to the side. The scene is so sad that people can't bear to look at it.

Next to the corpse, there was a wooden box quietly placed. When it was gently opened, a string of jade pendants carved with a phoenix quietly appeared, shining with a faint luster.

Prince Qing recognized it at a glance. This was the unique symbol of the Chu royal family. Its style was unique and it was almost lost with the demise of the last royal family of Chu.

There are 28 coins in existence in the world, all of which are kept by former royal family members who surrendered to the Great Sheng Empire.

When these surrendered royal family members were granted fiefdoms and allowed to live in peace in a corner, only the jade pendants that symbolized their royal status were confiscated and sealed in the most secret storehouse of the palace.

The emperor immediately ordered an inventory of the number of Chu State phoenix-patterned jade pendants in the warehouse, and confirmed that there were twenty-eight pieces, not one missing, and all were safe and sound.

This means that the origin of the newly discovered jade pendant is self-evident, and the secret hidden behind it is about to be revealed.

At this moment, Prince Qing's mood seemed to age ten years, his face was haggard and his spirit was depressed.

Seeing this, Sheng Junwei said in a calm tone: "Your Highness, it is far more important to think about how to explain the current situation to His Majesty than to indulge in the fantasy love of the past."

Her words were both sympathetic and calm. "Although from their life stories, I can judge that Your Highness has not been instigated to rebel, and I have never had the slightest doubt about their true identities, but for a matter like this, my inference alone is far from enough. Your Highness needs to prove your innocence yourself."

"The crime of treason is heavier than Mount Tai. If we cannot clear the suspicion, the whole family may be implicated."

Her words were like ice, and every word struck Prince Qing's heart.

Prince Qing was shocked and indignant: "You are simply a demon!"

However, these fierce words were like cold water poured over his head, causing him to suddenly wake up.

Love is precious, but the safety of the family is the real top priority.

He suddenly realized that he was being used as a pawn of revenge. If the emperor did not believe in his innocence, then he would have to bear the consequences himself. He only hated himself for being too stupid and not being able to see the truth earlier.

The life and death of an individual is trivial, but if the family is implicated, it is an unbearable burden.

"Your Majesty, please believe me. I have absolutely no intention of treason! Before this, I did not know that Jin Xiqing's true identity was the granddaughter of the Crown Prince of Chu."

The emperor was silent for a long time after hearing this, and finally said: "To be honest, even I don't know the secret behind this."

There was a hint of depth and helplessness in his words.

"Verbal defense is not enough evidence. You must find a definite way to prove your innocence."

The emperor spoke in a low voice, and handed the decision-making power back to Prince Qing.

After saying this, the emperor slowly turned his noble body, and his golden dragon robe gently brushed the ground, leaving behind a silent but majestic figure, and finally disappeared at the end of the glorious corridor.

Prince Qing's gaze once again turned to Sheng Junwei beside him, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Sheng Junwei seemed to understand his expectations. She shrugged helplessly with a faint smile on her lips.

In the carriage on the return journey, warm sunlight shone through the carved wooden windows onto Pei Yu and Sheng Junwei.

Pei Yu would look at her peaceful face from time to time, and an unprecedented feeling quietly sprouted in his heart.

In the past, he only thought that Sheng Junwei was outstandingly beautiful, but he never delved into her uniqueness.

Today, he discovered that her beauty did not come from the standard combination of facial features, but from a charm that transcended tradition.

Han Yueer's beauty is as beautiful as a carefully crafted work of art, which can make people fall in love with her at first sight.

As for Sheng Junwei, her eyes are not as big and lively as Han Yueer's, her nose is slightly delicate rather than high, and her face shape is not the popular oval face. But it is this seemingly imperfect combination that constitutes her unique gentleness and tenderness.

Noticing Pei Yu's gaze, Sheng Junwei frowned slightly, with a hint of displeasure in her eyes: "A gentleman's way is not to look at anything inappropriate. Young master is well-versed in the classics, don't you understand the profound meaning of these four words?"

Pei Yu smiled apologetically upon hearing this: "It's my fault for being so presumptuous. I just suddenly realized that you look tough on the outside, but you're actually soft on the inside."

He thought to himself that perhaps her words just now had seen through the despair and determination in Prince Qing's heart, so she cleverly used words to inspire Prince Qing's will to save himself, and at the same time, with an attitude of trust, she tried to eliminate other people's misunderstanding of Prince Qing.

Such good intentions are undoubtedly intended to help Prince Qing stand up again from defeat.

Upon hearing this, Sheng Junwei simply responded indifferently, obviously not interested in this topic.

"Young Master already holds a high position, why haven't you taken up the post yet?" she asked, feeling a little annoyed by Pei Yu's frequent appearances in the past two days.