An Lingrong's Rebirth: Changing Fate from the Suiyuxuan

Chapter 272 Finding a needle in a haystack

"Sister Cao Guiren, what do you know? What do you want to tell me?"

Zhen Huan remained silent all the way and took Cao Qinmo back to Sui Yuxuan.

As soon as she arrived at her own territory, Zhen Huan, who was full of questions, could no longer hold back and asked the questions that were weighing on her mind.

Just now, Cao Qinmo called her and mentioned Shen Meizhuang's name.

Although Zhen Huan knew that this was most likely a "trap" set by Cao Qinmo for her, she certainly could not turn a blind eye to it because it involved Shen Meiyu.

After a brief consideration, Zhen Huan finally chose to bring Cao Qinmo to her own Sui Yuxuan.

After all, there are many people outside and many eyes are everywhere. Not only can many things not be said, but even if you stay there for too long, it may arouse suspicion from others.

Because of this, Zhen Huan no longer has any scruples.

"Don't worry, sister. I found you out of kindness and naturally won't hide anything from you."

Cao Qinmo smiled, signaling Zhen Huan to relax a bit, and then said, "Noble Hui was framed by that little palace maid before, and was accused of faking pregnancy to win favor. I'm sure you still remember it clearly, right?"

"Haha, how could I possibly forget this? After all, Sister Cao's encouragement was also instrumental in that incident!"

Seeing Cao Qinmo bring up this matter on her own initiative, Zhen Huan immediately sneered and spoke rudely.

Cao Qinmo had no excuse for this.

Because at that time, she had just returned to Concubine Hua, and for the sake of her daughter, Cao Qinmo did not need to show her loyalty and ability.

Concubine Hua had planned to frame Shen Meiyu long ago, and she was waiting for this day. So, even if Cao Qinmo did not become the "first bird to stand out", Concubine Hua could still find someone else to replace her.

It's just a matter of success or failure. If that thing succeeds, Shen Meizhuang will be doomed to eternal damnation. Even if she can retain her position, her favor with the emperor will probably be completely ruined.

On the other hand, as the "great contributor" who made this happen, she can certainly receive Hua Fei's commendation.

It's a pity that she failed in the end. Otherwise, she would not be sitting in front of Zhen Huan and chatting with her now.

"Well, it's all over. I naturally don't want to recall those unpleasant past events. Sister Cao specifically called me to stop. It shouldn't be to recall these things, right?"

Seeing that Cao Qinmo did not respond to her question, Zhen Huan narrowed her eyes slightly, indicating that she could speak frankly.

"Sister, I know you still love me in your heart. In fact, I was also coerced by someone and I was really powerless!"

Cao Qinmo showed a sad look, and said sincerely: "Empress Hui was secretly plotted in this matter, and naturally suffered a great injustice. Even if the emperor makes amends later, Concubine Hui will probably be very concerned in her heart. I know that you and Concubine Hui have a deep sisterly relationship, and you will naturally not forget this matter, so after some consideration, I decided to tell you the 'truth'!"

"The truth? What do you mean? Are you going to plead your case to the Emperor?"

Zhen Huan asked three questions in a row, which made Cao Qinmo, who had already adjusted her expression, stiffen for a moment.

"Sister, you are joking. I am a nobody and my words carry little weight. Even if I tell the emperor the truth, I am afraid he will not believe me and it will bring disaster to me..."

Cao Qinmo waved her hands awkwardly, then sighed, "Alas, but you are different, sister. Not only are you favored by the emperor, but you are also on good terms with Concubine Hui and Concubine An. If you knew about this, you would be more useful than I am!"

"Oh?" Zhen Huan raised her eyebrows, "Then I really need your advice!"

"I don't deserve it!" Cao Qinmo saw that the groundwork had been laid, so she asked Zhen Huan, "Does Sister Wan still remember the imperial physician who helped Concubine Hui with her pregnancy?"

"Are you talking about Liu Bin—Doctor Liu?"

Zhen Huan originally looked nonchalant, but when Cao Qinmo mentioned Liu Bin, a gleam of light suddenly flashed in her eyes and her expression instantly became serious.

"Yes! It's this person!"

Cao Qin nodded silently, and then said, "After Fuling, the maid who pointed out the fault of Concubine Hui, was thrown into the Ministry of Punishment, she insisted that she had a grudge against Concubine Hui and therefore deliberately murdered her, but she never mentioned whether she was instructed by someone... Later, the matter was left unresolved. At the same time, after the incident, Liu Bin seemed to have evaporated into thin air. He was not in the palace, and even his residence outside the palace was already deserted. Sister Wan, you have always been very smart, didn't you think that this matter was a bit too strange?"

"There are indeed many doubts."

Zhen Huan nodded in agreement with Cao Qinmo's words, and then changed the subject: "But so what? Even if all this was directed by someone behind the scenes, and regardless of who the mastermind was, Fuling took all the blame on herself and was brought to justice long ago, which can be said to have cut off all the clues."

"Having said that, if we can find Doctor Liu, perhaps the truth can be revealed. We still don't know the answer..."

Cao Qinmo had expected Zhen Huan to have such a reaction from the beginning.

She was not surprised by Zhen Huan's words, so she deliberately reminded her: "Sister, I have heard that Doctor Liu and Concubine Hui seem to be from the same hometown. If Sister Wan wants to help Concubine Hui clear her name, why not start looking for it in this area?"

"Why? Is this what my sister came here to tell me?"

Zhen Huan originally thought that Cao Qinmo was going to reveal some "evidence" about Concubine Hua to her again, but after a conversation, she finally understood that Cao Qinmo just wanted to play a "borrowed knife" trick again.

Lending her the "knife" to kill Concubine Hua is indeed a good idea.

But does Cao Qinmo really think she is a fool?

"Haha, sister, you misunderstood." Cao Qinmo smiled awkwardly, "I just suddenly remembered something, so I called you, but all this... ah, sister, I really have no other choice!"

She looked extremely helpless, and after she finished speaking, she did not stay in Shuiyuxuan any longer, but turned around and said goodbye.

As soon as Cao Qinmo left, Cui Jinxi came to Zhen Huan's side.

"My Lord, what do you think?"

Facing Cui Jinxi's question, Zhen Huan slowly shook her head and said in a deep voice: "Cao Qinmo has always been cunning. She was disliked by Concubine Hua again, so she is thinking about me now!"

"My lady is right. Lady Cao has always been a person who does not seek profit. She took the initiative to contact you, so she must be trying to gain something..."

Cui Jinxi nodded, agreeing with this view, and then said: "But what Concubine Cao said is not completely useless..."

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