Liu Xin saw that Muxue's finger was injured and reminded: "My queen's finger is injured, it's important to stop the bleeding."
Only then did Muxue feel the tingling pain in her fingers.
She steeled herself: "Where did you get the news?"
"This news has spread throughout the harem. I heard that the Wushou Palace was initially traced, but then somehow, there seemed to be new witnesses and physical evidence, and the murderer turned out to be the empress..."
As soon as Liu Xin finished speaking, Lan Xin brought tea over and said coldly: "Why didn't I hear this news? Where did you hear it from? Are you sure?"
"How could I joke about such a thing? My sister was on duty at Chuxiu Palace, and she told me personally." Liu Xin saw that something was wrong in the expressions of Mu Xue and Lan Xin, and she hurriedly said: "Maybe this slave has misunderstood me.
Not sure, slave, slave, I have to go and get busy."
As soon as Liu Xin left, Lan Xin said to Muxue: "Madam, please don't mess up. We did that thing cleanly and neatly, and there is no way we can leave any evidence. Besides, we brought Wuyou Palace into the water, even if we have to
If you doubt, you should doubt Sansou Palace."
That being the case, how could one suspect Concubine Shu?
Muxue was distracted and confused at this moment: "What if the news Liu Xin heard is true?"
If Mu Ci has evidence, what should he do?
"If the Queen Mother really has something to do with the Queen Mother, there is no way that nothing has happened yet. What's more, the Second Madam is currently in the hands of the Queen Mother, so the Queen Mother should have no scruples." Lan Xin said, changing her voice: "It's better.
In this case, the slave will go to Yong'an Palace to have a chat?"
Muxue was very confused. She stood up and said, "I'm going to Yong'an Palace."
Ever since Lin was captured by Mu Ci's people, she had been in trouble day and night. She originally wanted to capture Geng, but Mu Ci saw through her plan and hijacked Aunt Lin instead.
She originally wanted to take Geng away because she was afraid that Mu Ci's investigation of the case would lead to her being blamed. Facts have proved that she was right, Mu Ci was her natural enemy, and this woman was against her in every possible way.
If Mu Ci has evidence of her crime, how can she convince Mu Ci to hand over the evidence?
"I don't know where Liu Xin heard the news. Is it trustworthy?" Lan Xin muttered softly.
Soon after, Mu Xue went to Yong'an Palace.
Mu Ci was tinkering with vegetable seedlings in the small garden. When she heard that Muxue wanted to see her, she ordered Muxue to come in.
Mu Xue saw Mu Ci's busy figure from a distance.
She looked at it intently for a while, then stepped forward and saluted: "I respectfully invite the Queen Mother Jin An."
"What's the matter?" Mu Ci said, cleaned his hands under Yingchun's service, and turned to look at Muxue.
Under her gaze, Muxue forgot the purpose of her visit. After a long while, she uttered: "I want to beg the empress to show mercy and let Mrs. Lin go."
"Let Mrs. Lin go? Concubine Shu, the Ai family can't understand what you're saying." Mu Ci pretended to be stupid.
Mu Xue whispered: "I know that I was wrong, so please show mercy to me and forgive me once more. At first, I was confused for a while, so I had other thoughts. No matter what, the Queen Mother is also named Mu.
, we are a family, any grudges can be put aside before the glory of the family..."
"The Ai family and the Mu family have completely severed their family ties. Concubine Shu must not bring the Ai family and the Mu family together in the future. If Concubine Shu comes to Yong'an Palace just to preach, she can leave." Mu Ci said to him.
Sizhu said: "Sizhu, see you off!"
Sizhu went to Muxue: "Shu Fei, please!"
Mu Xue clenched her fists.
Mu Ci showed no mercy at all, and now he clearly wanted to cut off contact with her and the Mu family. Could it be that Mu Ci had indeed found evidence that she had harmed He Zhaoyuan, and that was why he couldn't wait to draw a clear line with her?
Thinking of this possibility, she panicked a little.
But she couldn't ask Mu Ci directly about this.
After walking a few steps away, she turned back to Mu Ci and asked, "What does the Queen Mother think of He Zhaoyuan's case?!"
Mu Ci looked at Mu Xue intently, wondering if Mu Xue wanted to spy on this matter?
Could it be that the Sansou Palace began to take action, and Mu Xue panicked and wanted to inquire about the progress of the case?
"It doesn't matter what the Ai family thinks. What's important is that the sky net is vast and there are no omissions. No matter how cunning the real culprit is, he will always pay the price for what he has done." After Mu Ci finished speaking, he took the lead to walk away.
Muxue stood there in shock, her hands and feet cold.
So, does Mu Ci really have evidence of guilt?
She was worried, and when she returned to Xihua Palace, she was in a state of confusion.
"Have all the people you sent to do things been sent out of the palace?" Mu Xue called Lan Xin to him.
Lan Xin is her most capable palace servant. She always handles things carefully and cautiously. How could someone get caught?
"They have all been sent away, and those who should be dealt with have also been dealt with. Logically speaking, it is impossible for the Queen Mother to find evidence. I don't know where Liu Xin heard the news. I feel that there is no need to mess up. Maybe the Queen Mother deliberately confuses the public.
, just to lure the queen into taking the bait." Lan Xin comforted her master.
It was something that she was very sure about originally, but now she is not sure about it either.
After all, it was the crime of murdering the emperor's heir.
Zheng Cainu's first pregnancy was also lost by her master, but Zheng Cainu had no backing and the emperor did not value her, so even if Zheng Cainu died, no one would care about her.
He Zhaoyuan is different.
The emperor personally issued the order to review the case, which shows that the emperor is interested in He Zhaoyuan and the piece of meat in her belly.
If the emperor knew that it was his master who did it, he might not be able to escape unscathed.
"Go and inquire again." Mu Xue ordered Lan Xin.
Lan Xin didn't dare to object.
She had been running around outside all day, and indeed received a lot of gossip. Some people said that Mu Ci had evidence of guilt, and that Mu Ci was very confident.
Some people also say that Concubine De has also obtained witnesses and physical evidence, and now it is time to go to trial.
But no one can tell what kind of physical evidence it is.
After running around outside all day, she didn't return to Xihua Palace until nightfall.
The closer the New Year approaches, the less secure Muxue becomes.
There were constant rumors outside, and the more she heard, the more confused she became.
But she didn't even have anyone to discuss with, which was why she was in panic all day long.
By the time of the New Year's Eve banquet, she had not had a good rest for several days and looked very haggard.
It was also on this day that Mu Zhi was finally lifted from the ban and could attend the New Year's Eve banquet held by the imperial palace.
At the New Year's Eve banquet, not only the civil and military officials attended, but also the royal wives of the ministers made an appearance that night.
As the Queen Mother, Mu Ci also had to dress up to attend.
At the beginning of the banquet, there were singing, dancing, and music playing. Mu Ci looked at the peaceful and prosperous time in front of him, but he felt an undercurrent to some extent.
The half-month deadline mentioned by Zhao Ling was getting closer and closer. She thought that if she were Zhao Ling, tonight's New Year's Eve would be a good opportunity.
