Ruyi had no idea that these two were playing tricks on her.

At this time, she just explained for Ling Yunche with a cold face, "People with a bad heart will find everything dirty. If Ling Yunche was really such a dirty person, he would have had an affair with me when I was in the cold palace."

Jin Yuyan couldn't help but sneered.

"Just because the thing is in his possession doesn't mean he stole it. It's very possible that someone deliberately wanted to frame him. Today you made this matter known to everyone. Did you really lose the thing, or did you not care about the emperor's reputation at all? Which is more important?"

Every word she said at this time was morally blackmailing. Jin Yuyan's face changed instantly. She glared at Ruyi, "Xianpin, are you protecting a shameless thief who committed crimes against his superiors? My bellyband was found in his possession. How could it be fake? He is clearly a filthy thief. The emperor must punish him severely. Otherwise, where are the rules of the imperial harem?"

Ruyi argued, "The people in this palace are evil. How can you conclude that it was Ling Yunche who did it just based on a bellyband? What if someone really framed him on purpose? Wouldn't that be wronging a good person?"

Jin Yuyan snorted coldly, "Xianpin! Don't confuse people here. This bellyband was found in his luggage, and this is irrefutable evidence. I have no contact with him on a daily basis, and I have no reason to frame him. Could it be that the bellyband grew legs and ran over there?"

"Sometimes what you see with your eyes may not be true. I can vouch for Ling Yunche's character! He would never do such a thing."

The emperor watched Ruyi and Jin Yuyan arguing, and he was a little hesitant. He frowned and asked, "Ruyi, the evidence is irrefutable. How can you make me believe that he was framed?"

Rong Yin stared at Ruyi thoughtfully.惢心 almost lost half her life in the Ministry of Punishment, and in her previous life, Yan Wan was tortured by Jin Yuyan for five whole years. Ruyi has always been unhurried. Today, she just heard that Ling Yunche was arrested, and rushed here without stopping.

The comparison between the two is really chilling.

Ruyi raised her head and looked at the emperor firmly, "Your Majesty, I beg you to investigate carefully again and not let the traitors succeed and wrongly accuse innocent people."

However, Jin Yuyan was not willing to give in at this time. She cried and begged for innocence, "Your Majesty, if this evildoer is not punished, how can the sisters in the harem feel at ease in the future?"

The guards outside were still torturing Ling Yunche, and every blow seemed to hit Ruyi's heart.

She looked at the emperor anxiously, hoping that he would change his mind and re-examine the case.

Rong Yin glanced at Jin Zhong, who immediately reminded her in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I sent someone to inquire with Ling Yunche's colleagues, and everyone can prove that Ling Yunche did disappear for a period of time inexplicably, and no one knows where he went during that time, but whether this incident is related to him..."

The emperor's expression became increasingly gloomy. If Ling Yunche really had done nothing, how could anyone falsely accuse him for no reason? "Give him severe punishment!"

Jinzhong responded and walked quickly outside, passing by Ruyi.

Ruyi pleaded again, "Your Majesty, Ling Yunche is a stubborn person. If he really did it, he would have admitted it long ago. If he doesn't admit it, it means he has a grievance in his heart."

Jin Yuyan sneered at the side and said, "Princess Xian, please stop begging for him. Such a villain deserves death."

Ruyi stared at the emperor, and seeing that he did not react, she looked at Jin Yuyan. Jin Yuyan seemed to be certain that Ling Yunche was the one who stole the bellyband, and she must take this opportunity to put Ling Yunche to death.

Rong Yin sighed, "Your Majesty, I also think that he should be severely tortured. After all, this matter concerns the reputation of the imperial concubine. Just like when they sent惢心 to the Ministry of Punishment to prove Concubine Xian's innocence, if Ling Yunche can survive the severe torture and still not give in, at least it can prove his innocence."

Ruyi's eyes were red. "Empress, Ling Yunche has always been honest. Just because the emperor is suspicious, you support torture. Are you trying to force him to death? Or are you afraid that someone will harm you, so you want to take action against innocent people?"

"In the past, you always said that you should be lenient to others, but now you support the severe torture of Ling Yunche. You are taking out your anger on Ling Yunche now. Your thoughts are really hard to understand. Is your heart made of stone, Madam?"

"You are not doing this to investigate the case. You are clearly trying to curry favor with the emperor, even at the cost of Ling Yunche's life. What you are doing now is no different from those cruel and ruthless evil people. Aren't you afraid of retribution?"

Jin Yuyan had never thought that the Queen would support her at this time, and she had never thought that Ruyi's reaction would be so big.

Does this mean that Anduo is innocent in some sense? But Ling Yunche...

Rong Yin didn't explain anything. "Princess Xian, don't be too anxious. Didn't you agree to let Suo Xin go to the Ministry of Punishment? There's no reason why Ling Yunche can't do that. You are pregnant with a dragon fetus now, so you should stop kneeling on the ground and take care of yourself first."

She stood up and pretended to help Ruyi up, showing her attitude in front of the emperor. "This is also a good way to help Ling Yunche prove his innocence. The emperor also agreed. What's more, the guards have already started the torture. You can't risk your face by not standing in front of him and stopping the execution."

Ruyi was suddenly stunned.

She stared at Rong Yin, then turned to look at the emperor and smiled sadly, "Your Majesty, you have a good way. You just want to make the emperor suspect me now. Isn't it enough for me to do what you want?"

Jin Yuyan didn't even bother pretending, and she could even blame it on you? If you could tell it was a ruse, you would have just not taken the bait, but why did she reluctantly put on a sad scene and "accepted your wishes"?

The emperor's face was as gloomy as the bottom of a pot, but Ruyi didn't pay any attention to it. She pushed Rong Yin away, refused Rong Pei's support, and turned around to save Ling Yunche.

He didn't even respond when the emperor called out from behind.

Rongyin also followed her out, and Jin Yuyan hurriedly asked Zhenshu to find clothes for her. She had to go out and see what was going on between Ling Yunche and Ruyi!

When Ruyi ran over without hesitation, everyone present was stunned.

Jin Zhong was in charge of supervising the execution. He heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Ruyi coming over. He asked someone to put Ling Yunche down from the side of the boat without leaving any trace. "If the fight continues, I'm afraid someone will die. Let him down first and give him some water."

"Empress Xian! Why are you here? Be careful of the dragon baby in your belly."

After Jinzhong shouted this, everyone present subconsciously retreated, and the trajectory of Ruyi's running was completely disorganized. The guards, palace maids, and eunuchs were in a complete mess trying to avoid Ruyi.

Jinzhong saw Rongyin following over and nodded to her. Only then did Rongyin feel relieved and slowed down her pace.

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