The Apo Master dressed up as Concubine Ling and killed the Ruyi sisters

Ruyi refused to give in. "Your Majesty's southern tour is to inspect the administration and understand the people's sentiments. Do you want to let the people of the world misunderstand that Your Majesty is a monarch who is greedy for beauty because of your protection of Concubine Ling and Jinzhong? I beg Your Majesty to severely punish Concubine Ling and give an explanation to the people of Tianxiang!"

The emperor was almost laughing at Ruyi's words. "I have said it many times, this matter has nothing to do with Concubine Ling and Jinzhong. I know that the queen has been dissatisfied with Concubine Ling for a long time, but you can't just put a accusation on Concubine Ling without knowing the truth!"

"If the Queen really wants to give an explanation to the people of the world, I will not deliberately stop her. But I want to remind the Queen that you should first ask Concubine Rong to find out the whole story of this matter!"

Ruyi thought that the Emperor was still reluctant to punish Concubine Ling and was deliberately trying to divert the blame.

The emperor knew that Concubine Rong was hers, so she would not punish her. In this way, the emperor could protect Concubine Ling and Jinzhong, and calm the turmoil.

Of course, Ruyi would not miss this great opportunity to overthrow Concubine Ling. She assumed the identity of the queen and tried her best to persuade the emperor.

"Noble Concubine Ling gave birth to four princes and two princesses for His Majesty, and indeed she has made contributions to the Qing Dynasty. But Noble Concubine Ling caused such trouble, bringing shame to His Majesty and the Qing Dynasty. I think her merits and demerits cannot be offset!"

"Your Majesty, I beg you in the name of the Empress to take care of your reputation and severely punish Concubine Ling so that you can give an explanation to the people of the world!"

The emperor said angrily, "You beg me in the name of the Empress? Well, then I will tell you in the name of the Son of Heaven that you cannot question me or disobey me!"

"For so many years, no matter what others say, no matter what the truth is, you never listen to others, and always take it for granted! I told you that Rong Pei is vulgar and unruly and can't be used, and asked you to discipline her more, but you put this hat on 惢心, who has been with you in the cold palace for three years and broke a leg for you. How can a loyal servant not be disheartened?!"

"I told you that this matter was arranged by Concubine Rong and had nothing to do with Concubine Ling, but you stubbornly refused to believe it and insisted on forcing me to severely punish Concubine Ling. Are you thinking about my reputation or wanting to use this as an excuse to get rid of Concubine Ling? Only you know best!"

Ruyi didn't believe that this matter had nothing to do with Concubine Ling. She thought that the emperor was deliberately bringing up old issues in front of her in order to protect Concubine Ling.

The emperor's words made Ruyi angry, and also reminded her of what Sanbao had told her. Since it had come to this, Ruyi would not let him ask for clarification himself.

Ruyi questioned the emperor, "Your Majesty always thinks that Concubine Ling is innocent and that I deliberately framed her. Does Your Majesty really intend to make Concubine Ling the Imperial Concubine to replace me?!"

Ever since Yihuan's daughter Yongyue was born and the Empress Dowager took Princess Duanshu back, the Empress Dowager never asked about the affairs of the palace again.

The emperor no longer discussed these matters with the empress dowager. After having this idea, he only mentioned it to his most trusted military minister.

The emperor knew that there was no impenetrable wall in this world, and news in the palace spread the fastest.

Today, Ruyi not only captured Jinzhong, but also rushed in front of her in such an imposing manner through heavy guards.

Just now he seemed to have vaguely heard Li Yu's voice. The emperor's face turned cold. The queen was really capable.

Since Ruyi already knew, the emperor had nothing to hide. "So what? Imperial Concubine Ling has never made any mistakes in managing the harem. I am very relieved!"

Ruyi got the emperor's affirmative answer and was immediately angry: "Your Majesty has already canonized four Imperial Noble Consorts, including me. But according to the ancestral system of the Qing Dynasty, there is absolutely no rule to canonize the Empress and Imperial Noble Consorts at the same time! Your Majesty wants to make Consort Ling the Imperial Noble Consort, so where do you want to put me, the Empress?!"

The emperor said, "Before me, there was only one imperial concubine. After I ascended the throne, didn't I also confer the title of imperial concubine on you and Imperial Consort Chunhui at the same time? I am the emperor, so why can't I change this rule?"

Ruyi said, "I am not only your empress, but also your first wife. Are you really so unwilling to give me the dignity and respect I deserve? If you really do this, how will you let the people of the world view me?!"

The Emperor asked, "The Queen still knows that she is my wife? Then why does she keep entangled with Ling Yunche, making it known to the whole palace? By doing this, does the Queen care about my face? Does she take me seriously?!"

Ruyi looked at the emperor sadly, "So the emperor still refuses to believe me? Even though Ling Yunche has been tortured to death by the emperor, even though I have explained to the emperor over and over again, the emperor still refuses to believe that there is nothing between me and Ling Yunche?"

The emperor said, "You and Concubine Ling were both disturbed by the rumors. Concubine Ling took the initiative to explain to me and then cut off all contact with Ling Yunche. But what about you? What did you do? Mao Qian took the evidence and went to the palace to report you at the cost of her life!"

"The witnesses you took the initiative to find, Suo Xin and Zhao Jiuxiao, not only did not speak for you, but also proved that Concubine Ling was innocent. After that, you met with Ling Yunche privately, and even stood up for him. As a result, there was another scene in the Imperial Garden, and your former maid Lingzhi bit back at you!"

"In front of so many witnesses and evidence, how can I believe that you are innocent?!"

Ruyi felt that the emperor was throwing dirty water on herself and Ling Yunche in order to change the subject.

Ruyi asked, "I am innocent. I am tired of saying this! Your Majesty insists on suspecting me, and I have no choice. Your Majesty is dissatisfied with me and is angry at Yongqi, so he wants to make Yongqi the crown prince?"

The emperor did not deny it either. "Yonglian, Yongzhang, and Yonghuang died young, and Yongcheng was adopted. Yongqi is not only my eldest son, but also so outstanding. Everyone in the court and the country admires him. Why can't I make him the crown prince?"

In the past, Ruyi thought that this was just a groundless rumor. She just sneered when she heard it. She never imagined that the emperor really planned this!

Ruyi remembered what Sanbao said about the emperor planning to move Imperial Noble Consort Chunhui into Yuling, and suddenly she seemed to understand something.

"Why did His Majesty want to move Imperial Noble Consort Chunhui into Yuling? Hailan is Yongqi's mother. Does His Majesty want to choose a new mother for Yongqi?!"

The emperor sneered and said, "Noble Lady Yu is just a noble lady. With her position and character, how can she be qualified to be the mother of the crown prince and the future Holy Mother Empress Dowager?"

"The Queen has forgotten that Imperial Noble Consort Chunhui is Yongqi's adoptive mother. Even if Imperial Noble Consort Chunhui cannot provide assistance to Yongqi, there are still Imperial Noble Consort Ling and Imperial Noble Consort Shu!"

Did the emperor want to separate the mother and the child? Ruyi felt sad and shouted at the emperor, "So what if Hailan is just a noble lady? The emperor could have promoted her to a higher position. Why did he separate the mother and the child?"

"Your Majesty, have you forgotten that your biological mother was not the current Empress Dowager Niu Hulu, but a maidservant named Li Jingui?!"

The emperor hated people mentioning his background the most. When he heard that Ruyi dared to shout it out, he was so angry that he slapped Ruyi hard in the face, causing her to fall to the ground!