Chapter 1882: Chapter 1820: Tit for Tat

Emperor Yan was reviewing his subordinates’ memorials while listening to the findings from Commander Zhao, his face expressionless.

"Are you saying that Noble Consort Li cooperated with Lady Wan to set up this scheme? To teach the Princess Consort of Jin a lesson and entangled me in the process?" Emperor Yan did not lift his head; the investigation’s results sounded utterly ridiculous.

"Noble Lady Li and Miss Wan were very close as sisters during their time in the boudoir, and she is the younger sister of the Eldest Young Madam of the Wan Family..." Commander Zhao felt a chill on his neck and said, "The Emperor’s arrival must have been accidental; the arranged man should have been Mu Chong, the Concubine’s Son of Marquis Weiyuan, who is now serving as a third-class guard in the palace. Last night, he was knocked out in the side hall and indeed affected by that drug. I speculate, could it be that the Princess Consort resisted, knocked him out, and fled to the Warm Pavilion, coincidentally, where the Emperor arrived..."

"Noble Consort Li dares not. It is impossible that she would arrange such a risky plot just for a friend, and moreover, if Mu Chong was truly the one arranged, then why would I be in that Warm Pavilion? Why would I have the aphrodisiac in my system? Why would my Royal Mother be used to lure me over? Do not tell me these are all coincidences and accidents; I do not believe in coincidences. One coincidence, two, three? That setup was clearly targeting me and the Empress Dowager." Emperor Yan interrupted him, "Continue the investigation. I need tangible evidence, not a scapegoat."

Would Noble Consort Li, who is pregnant with the Dragon Seed, really stand up for her friend and risk framing the Princess Consort of Jin for harm? Is she so disgusted by wealth and status?

Such an obvious and flawed incrimination, would I believe it? Not only do I not believe it, but it severely insults my intelligence.

"Yes."

"Also investigate the Prince Jin’s Mansion." Emperor Yan slightly lifted his head.

Commander Zhao paused, what does this mean, suspecting Prince Jin’s Mansion of staging it themselves?

"Prince Jin seeks an audience." The Inner Servant sang loudly from outside.

"Leave!"

Commander Zhao stepped back few paces, then turned around and walked out, coincidentally running into Ah Jiu.

Upon seeing Commander Zhao, Ah Jiu’s eyes flickered with a murderous look.

The opponent was a Prince and the Empress Dowager’s Legitimate Son, Commander Zhao, respectfully stepped aside and slightly bowed.

As Ah Jiu passed him, he snorted lightly, walked straight forward without looking sideways, lifted his robe and knelt on one knee before Emperor Yan in greeting.

Emperor Yan put down his pen and looked at Ah Jiu on the ground, saying, "Stand up and speak."

"Thank you, Imperial Brother." Ah Jiu stood up.

"Is the Princess Consort of Jin alright?" Emperor Yan asked bluntly.

Ah Jiu’s pupils shrank slightly, his eyes flashed with a quick anger, but he suppressed it and said, "The Princess Consort was frightened and is now resting in the mansion. I request Imperial Brother to make a decision for my wife and I, apprehend the mastermind behind this, and give us an explanation. I vow to tear that person to pieces."

Emperor Yan narrowed his eyes, "Oh? Is that really what you think?"

"Yes. The counterpart’s move is truly despicable." Ah Jiu growled in anger.

Emperor Yan leaned back on the Dragon Throne, his hand with the Jade Thumb Ring caressing the Golden Dragon Head, and asked, "Ah Jiu, why did you go to the Warm Pavilion?"

Ah Jiu’s heart skipped a beat, "The Princess Consort said she felt unwell and sent a maidservant to invite me over. Unexpectedly..."

"Then why did the Princess Consort go to the Warm Pavilion?" Emperor Yan watched as Ah Jiu was about to answer impulsively and said, "Ah Jiu, think carefully before you answer this question, really, why?"

Ah Jiu looked up and locked eyes with him; after a long pause, he replied, "Dare I ask, what answer does the Imperial Brother wish to hear?"

Sizz... Sizz... Sizz...

Sparks flew, and the air grew silent.

Eunuch Lu broke out in layers of sweat on his forehead and dared not make a sound, wishing he could hide himself.

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