readytorunbook Chapter 290 Unnamed Draft
Chapter 290 Unnamed Draft
Chapter 290 Untitled Draft
At this moment, all the ministers, ladies, and noblewomen sitting in the main hall stared wide-eyed at Lady Licai, as if trying to see through her soul.
Everyone was captivated by this sudden turn of events, and a tense and oppressive atmosphere permeated the entire hall.
With the emperor's approval, Su Yinyin gestured for Biyu to step forward, preparing to forcibly feed the Truth Pill to Consort Li.
Seeing this, Lady Li struggled in terror, using both her hands and feet like a mad beast, trying to break free from the guards' grip.
She kept shouting, "No, don't give it to me! I didn't do it! It was Princess Huguo who framed me..." Her voice was sharp and shrill, echoing in the hall.
However, Biyu was no ordinary delicate woman.
She was well-trained and quick-witted. With a sharp look in her eyes, the soft whip in her hand flew out like a nimble snake, drawing a graceful arc in the air.
He precisely wrapped his arms around Li Cairen's waist, then pulled hard, dragging her back like a dead dog.
Li Cai fell heavily to the ground with a groan, then burst into tears. She knew she had nowhere to escape and everything was already destined.
Su Yinyin looked at her coldly, without a trace of pity in her eyes, and said, "Li Cairen, your resistance only proves that you have something to hide."
Since you refuse to confess, don't blame me for being impolite.
After saying that, he gestured again to Biyu to feed the medicine to Lady Li.
This time, Li Cairen had no strength left to resist and could only watch helplessly as the Truth Pill was stuffed into her mouth and swallowed down her throat.
Before long, the effects of the Truth Pill took hold. Li Cairen's eyes became glazed, and her struggling body gradually stopped moving. She seemed to have her soul taken away, and sat there blankly.
Seeing this, Su Yinyin stepped forward and asked, "Lady Li, why did you instruct the maid to carve curse words on the bottom of the Empress Dowager's longevity noodle bowl? Who else was involved in this?"
Li Cairen said blankly, "It's...it's Princess Siran and Su Yinhan. Su Yinhan is Princess Yinhan."
They said that if I helped them carve a curse on the bottom of the Empress Dowager's longevity noodle bowl, they would help me become a Noble Consort and give me countless gold and silver treasures.
Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in an uproar. They hadn't expected that this matter was related to Princess Siran and Princess Yinhan, and why did the name Su Yinhan sound so familiar?
Everyone started whispering and discussing among themselves, and the entire hall instantly erupted into chaos.
Upon hearing this, Princess Siran and Princess Yinhan were extremely anxious, feeling like ants on a hot pan, unsure of what to do.
Princess Siran instinctively wanted to stand up and retort, but was stopped by Murong Yu's cold gaze. Murong Yu shook his head slightly, signaling her to calm down.
However, Princess Yinhan couldn't help but stand up and retort angrily, "Nonsense! This is outrageous! Your Majesty, our Great Xia Kingdom has sent me to deliver birthday gifts to the Empress Dowager."
"Is Your Majesty simply allowing a mere concubine to slander me, the Princess? If this gets out, what will become of the Great Xia Kingdom's reputation?"
The emperor's face darkened, and he said coldly, "Princess Yinhan, there is a saying that the innocent will remain innocent."
If you are truly innocent, why are you so flustered? Once the truth is uncovered, I will give you justice.
Princess Yinhan was frightened when she saw the emperor's displeased expression. In the end, she obediently shut her mouth and sat down angrily.
Su Yinyin looked at Su Yinhan wearing a veil and smiled slightly, but there was a hint of meaning in her smile. She continued to ask, "Did they have any other purpose in carving those words of curse against the Empress Dowager?"
Then why do you trust them so much? Aren't you afraid they'll deceive you?
Li Cairen replied blankly, "Because Su Yinhan was the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yongyi's mansion, and also my close friend."
We've known each other for many years, and she's always been very good to me since I was little. I always believe what she says.
They said they would frame Su Yinyin for the curses, claiming that Su Yinyin cursed the Empress Dowager.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's chest heaved. A perfectly good birthday banquet had been turned into a stage for someone else's revenge.
Su Yinyin asked again, "Then why are they targeting me like this? Where does your hatred for me come from?"
A hint of resentment flashed in Consort Li's eyes, like the gaze of a venomous snake, as she said, "It was Princess Siran who told me that her purpose in coming to the Great Zhou Kingdom this time was to marry the Regent."
Su Yinyin had given birth to the Regent's child, so she wanted to get rid of this thorn in her side.
Su Yinhan needs no reason to eliminate you; your relationship is already one of life and death.
My hatred for you stems from how lucky you are.
I also loved the Regent, but no matter what I did, I could never catch his eye. In the end, my family sent me to the palace to become a lowly concubine, destined to spend my remaining years alone in the deep palace.
Upon hearing this, Su Yinyin suddenly understood.
The Emperor and Empress Dowager's faces were terribly gloomy. The Emperor roared, "Princess Siran and Princess Yinhan are simply audacious! How dare they plot such a vicious conspiracy in my palace and even try to provoke a conflict between our two countries!"
"Guards, seize Princess Siran and Princess Yinhan immediately!"
Princess Siran struggled and cried out, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, we are innocent! This is all Lady Li's side of the story. She's trying to drag us down with her! We didn't participate in this at all!"
Princess Yinhan cried out, "Yes, we have been wronged! We beg Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager to investigate thoroughly! We cannot be convicted based solely on the words of a mere concubine!"
Su Yinyin stepped forward and said coldly, "Now that things have come to this, do you still want to argue? Lady Li has taken the Truth Pill, and everything she said is true."
To achieve your own ends, you not only plotted to kill me, but also dared to curse the Empress Dowager! Your actions are utterly depraved and you truly deserve to die!
The Empress Dowager was trembling with anger. She pointed at Princess Siran and Princess Yinhan and said, "Your Majesty, they must not be let off lightly. They must be severely punished!"
Otherwise, how can I quell my anger, and how can I give an explanation to the world!
Upon hearing this, Princess Siran and Princess Yinhan were terrified. Their legs went weak, and they knelt on the ground with a thud.
Upon seeing this, Murong Yu slowly stood up, clasped his hands in a salute to the emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, Princess Siran is a princess of the Great Yan Kingdom."
"I humbly request Your Majesty to allow me to take Princess Siran back to the Great Yan Kingdom and truthfully report this matter to my father, so that he may make a decision."
Upon hearing this, Su Yinhan's heart stirred, and she suddenly realized what was going on. She stood up, bowed gracefully to the emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, if the evidence is conclusive, please write a letter of divorce to our emperor. Our emperor will certainly punish this princess fairly and justly."
Su Yinhan's heart gradually calmed down.
She thought to herself, as long as she returned to the Great Xia Kingdom, with her mother, the Princess, under her protection, what about the so-called punishment?
It's still up to Mother to decide. As long as we can return to the Great Xia Kingdom, there's still a chance for things to turn around.