An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

Shen Meizhuang, who was still crying for Zhen Huan, was at a loss for a moment when she heard the imperial physician say that the musk came from her body. However, she was smart enough not to cry out for injustice, but just knelt down to explain the origin of the sachet.

"I embroidered this sachet a few days ago. The material is a piece of snow-white satin sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It contains autumn chrysanthemum scent pills. I have never used musk before. Please understand, Your Majesty and Your Majesty."

But the emperor just groaned in silence, and it was the queen who spoke first, "The two imperial doctors have just checked. In addition to musk, does this sachet also have the scent of chrysanthemum pills?"

"Your Majesty, the musk scent is too strong for me to distinguish. I need an expert to confirm whether there is another scent, and that requires a very sharp nose."

Zhang Mi's words were flawless. Even though Shen Meizhuang was so suspicious, he did not say anything final. But everyone present knew that the sachet did not have the scent of chrysanthemum pills.

Obviously, the Queen also realized it.

But Jiang Cheng was different from Doctor Zhang who liked to treat everyone equally. He sealed the sachet and handed it back to Shen Meizhuang.

Shen Meizhuang took it in a daze. After a moment she realized that this thing could cause infertility in women. She was so scared that she immediately threw it on the ground.

"The reason why Lady Wan was in trouble this time was because of the accumulation of musk in her body, and also because of the strong scent of musk. The strong scent aroused the medicinal properties in Lady Wan's body. Under the double attack, she would be in danger. If..."

Jiang Cheng paused, he looked up at the emperor, but was stared at by those calm eyes. Cold sweat broke out on his body, and he was a little hesitant when he spoke again, "...If it weren't for the smell of the sachet, there would be a slight chance of saving it."

With a loud bang, the emperor threw the beads in his hand onto the table. He was obviously extremely angry. Although he did not say a word, he frightened everyone present so much that they knelt down and dared not breathe.

"Su Peisheng, go check Xianfu Palace."

Su Peisheng responded, and without daring to stay for a moment, he ran out with Xiao Xiazi.

The emperor picked up the beads again. The women in the harem had rarely seen the emperor so angry, and they all fell to the ground in fear for a moment. Even the usually spoiled Concubine Hua did not dare to act rashly.

Seeing that all his concubines were silent, the emperor couldn't help but soften his attitude. He had no intention of blaming them, so he softened his expression and motioned for everyone to stand up.

"Your Majesty, I have known Huan'er and Concubine Wan since childhood. I would never use such despicable means to harm Concubine Wan." Although everyone had stood up, Shen Meizhuang, as the most suspicious person, did not dare to stand up. She cried very sadly, but still knelt straight, like an unbreakable green bamboo.

"Why are you panicking, Lady Shen? The Emperor just asked someone to check the source of the musk," Concubine Hua saw the Emperor's softening expression and became bolder. "If you really find out something, it won't be too late to make such a lovable petition."

"Noble Lady Shen, why don't you recall who else has come into contact with this sachet after it was made." Seeing that the show was not going well, the Queen simply spoke out and gave some advice.

"After I made the sachet, I only went to Concubine Jing and Concubine Wan." Shen Meizhuang looked at Caiyue beside her with tears in her eyes.

"Empress, my lady and Concubine Wan are close friends, so they often visit each other since they entered the palace. But because Concubine Wan is pregnant, my lady is afraid of disturbing her rest, so she visits less often. She has only been there three or four times this month." Caiyue has a clear mind and is not panicked because of her master's injustice. "After making the sachet, I went to pay my respects to Concubine Jing first, and then went to Concubine Wan's place in Suiyuxuan. I only went there once."

"Three days ago, Concubine Shen came to my place. I heard her say that she liked the integrity of chrysanthemums, so I gave her a piece of snow-blue chrysanthemum brocade." Jingpin also bowed. She was very calm. "I beg the emperor to send someone to check on me, otherwise I will have trouble sleeping tonight."

Although the emperor felt sorry for Zhen Huan, he felt that he understood Jingpin and did not want her to lose face in front of the other concubines. "Noble Lady Shen is in your palace, and you are indeed responsible for failing to supervise this matter. You will investigate the matter in the main palace, which can be regarded as making up for your mistake."

Concubine Jing went to check the palace by herself, and only Concubine Shen was left kneeling in the hall. For a moment, no one stood up to say anything good for her. Even Huanbi was unwilling to respond to Concubine Shen's words, saying that she and Zhen Huan were truly close sisters.

Ling Rong was somewhat friendly with Shen Meizhuang and Jingpin. She knew that this was not set up by Shen Meizhuang, and she hesitated whether to say a few words for her. If she smelled it, she would definitely be able to tell whether the sachet had contained chrysanthemum scent pills, but this could not be used as evidence that Shen Meizhuang did not put musk in it, unless... Shen Meizhuang could find the servant in her palace who betrayed her master.

There must be more musk in Shen Meizhuang's palace. I just hope that the musk was found in the rooms of other servants. Otherwise, whether it is found in Shen Meizhuang's room or Caiyue Caixing's room, Shen Meizhuang will never be able to get rid of the charge of murdering the royal heir.

But... there might be a breakthrough in Zhen Huan's palace. If the source of the musk in her palace can be found out, maybe it will help Shen Meizhuang turn the tables.

The Queen must have discovered this, but she never mentioned it at this time. I'm afraid there must be dirty things buried in the Sui Yuxuan just like in the previous life.

But if Lingrong spoke at this time, she would most likely be targeted by the person who set up the trap. She had not yet established a firm foothold in the palace and really did not dare to take the risk.

But this is also an opportunity. If handled well, it will make the emperor realize that there are more powerful people in the palace who want to take action against the royal heir. Regardless of whether the queen can be implicated, it will plant the seeds of doubt in the emperor's heart.

She squeezed Zhaoshui's hand, made the shape of "Sui Yuxuan" with her mouth, and then gestured with her eyes to the sachet on the ground and Jingpin's empty chair.

Fortunately, Zhaoshui was smart and immediately understood Lingrong's meaning. She quietly retreated while no one was paying attention.

Because Ling Rong was standing in an inconspicuous corner, no one noticed that a little palace maid had walked out. Even Xia Dongchun, who was beside her, was busy watching the fun and had no idea that someone was missing.

Not long after Zhaoshui left, Su Peisheng returned to the palace with a bundle, "Your Majesty, this was found in the room of Concubine Shen's maid Caiyue. There is unused musk and three thousand taels of silver in it."

Shen Meizhuang turned to look at Caiyue in disbelief, but immediately realized that someone must have framed her. She did not care about Su Peisheng's report and interrupted him directly, "Your Majesty, someone must have framed Caiyue. She is my concubine's personal maid and would not do such a thing. Moreover, musk is precious. How could a small servant like her get it?"

Cai Yue also kowtowed repeatedly, no longer as calm as before, "Your Majesty, please see clearly, my lady, please see clearly, the musk in this bundle is not mine. I accompanied my lady to the dinner party today, and anyone could have stuffed this thing into my room."

"This matter is indeed suspicious, but each palace has a fixed number of maids and eunuchs serving, and there are guards patrolling the palace gates. It is very difficult for people from other palaces to sneak in."

"So even if it wasn't this maid, there must be a thief in Lady Shen's palace," Hua Fei took over the Queen's words. She was not like the Queen, an old woman with no one at home, who did not hesitate to say things that offended people. "In my opinion, all of them should be sent to the Ministry of Punishment for trial."

Cai Yue kowtowed heavily upon hearing this, "I am willing to serve in the Ministry of Punishment, and I only ask the Emperor and Empress to investigate this matter in detail and clear my lady's name!"