Chapter 397 (1/2)

The queen was slightly stunned. She knew that only one earring could not convict the imperial concubine. According to her words, as long as the emperor wanted to protect, it was easy to muddle through. However, she didn't think of any other useful evidence that could make the imperial concubine unable to fight back.

At this time, Yan Shuzi spoke again: ”empress, take a closer look at Xiaojing. Do you think something is wrong?”

As soon as these words came out, the people's eyes looked at Xiaojing one after another. Their eyes dodged slightly. Even if they were used to seeing the dead, they felt unlucky. The queen looked at Xiaojing seriously and didn't find any clues. In her heart, she felt that there must be a reason for Yan Shuzi's words.

She certainly won't talk nonsense at this critical juncture.

She could see that they had a common purpose, a common enemy, and both wanted to bring down the imperial concubine.

The imperial concubine went to find Yan Shuzi for trouble. She had heard that no one in the whole palace had been suppressed by the imperial concubine. Relying on the family power, she always stood tall, arrogant and powerful. Everyone wanted to kill her. Unfortunately, she has stood still for so many years.

After fighting for so many years, no one is flattered.

”You see, Xiaojing's hairpin is not here.” a concubine said something mysterious.

According to the reputation, Xiaojing really doesn't have a hairpin on her head. Did she fall into the lake?

No, the earrings are firmly held in her hand. If the hairpin is inserted into her head, it is still very firm, unless someone takes her away?

Who would be so boring to take a dead man's stuff? Aren't you afraid of Xiaojing's wronged soul asking for her life? This possibility is also very small.

The only explanation is that before Xiaojing died, the hairpin was taken away, so

At the thought of this, everyone's eyes fell on the imperial concubine. At first, the reason was for the hairpin. Now, Xiaojing is dead and the hairpin is missing. Isn't it clear what it represents?

”Do you suspect that I killed Xiaojing and took away the hairpin?” the imperial concubine smiled jokingly. She wouldn't do such a stupid thing.

However, everyone present seemed to believe that she was the murderer.

It's really ridiculous. She wanted to kill someone. How could she leave clues and let the queen bring her down? Every evidence clearly points to her. It's too obvious, but she's cleared of the suspicion of her murderer.

The queen obviously wanted to use this thing to give her some color to see. She didn't intend to find out the truth, so she was disposed of.

”The palace didn't say that. The imperial concubine admitted it.” the queen shirked the responsibility cleanly.

”Empress, isn't this clear? There are both human and material evidence. Please ask empress Xiaojing to make the decision. It's unreasonable for your empress to openly kill palace maids. In her eyes, human life is so worthless. For her, Xiaojing is a cheap life. For my concubines, Xiaojing is my sister. She is very important to my concubines. My concubines must be investigated to the end. Please empress ”The mother is fair.” Yan Shuzi knelt on the ground and looked like she would never stop until she reached her goal.

”Please let the queen decide for the lady.” the Queen's party members knelt down.

”Please the Queen's fair judgment.” another party member agreed.

The queen raised her eyebrows and looked embarrassed. She didn't know how happy she was: ”you see, imperial concubine, the sisters unite as one. The palace must give them an explanation.”

”What does the empress want to do?” the imperial concubine was still calm.

”Search the palace. As long as you don't find a hairpin in your palace, it's over.” the queen doesn't believe Yan Shuzi didn't even prepare for this. I hope she won't disappoint herself.