Shaohua is Junqing

Yin Jiafu didn't expect the matter to be exposed so quickly. She couldn't understand it. Logically, a girl's reputation is the most important. Her teaching Siyu a lesson would damage her reputation, so she should have kept silent about it. How come the emperor and the empress dowager knew about it?

"Your Majesty, Queen Mother, please do not listen to the slander of this villain. He is slandering me."

"I didn't tell you to speak, shut up." The Queen Mother said coldly.

"Que'er, did your young lady instruct you to murder the princess and the young master of the Yan family?" the emperor asked.

"Back to the Emperor, yes."

"Que'er, you... Your Majesty, it's not like that."

"Ms. Yin, Que'er told Manager Kang that you have been bullied by the princess and wanted to teach her a lesson, but I heard that it was you who was causing trouble for her."

"No, my lady."

"there is nothing?"

"I didn't cause any trouble for her."

"Does that mean it's the princess who's been bullying you?"

"Yes, the princess always opposes me and makes me lose face."

"You are talking nonsense. Don't think that the Queen Mother and I know nothing in this deep palace. You know what you have done. If you admit it, I may let you go for your father's loyalty to the country. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Your Majesty, Queen Mother, I really did not do anything." Yin Jiafu tried her best to argue and deny it to the end.

"You are still stubborn. Come on, bring the person up."

As soon as he finished speaking, a thin man walked in.

"I kowtow to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager."

"Tell me everything you know."

"Yes. I am a waiter at Zui Xiang Restaurant. The day before yesterday morning, when I was delivering wine to the east of the city, I passed by the back door of Lord Yin's house and saw Miss Yin coming out of the side door, accompanied by her personal maid Que'er. I didn't pay attention at the time and continued to deliver wine. Around noon, I delivered wine to Xinghe Garden and saw Miss Yin and her maid again in the backyard. The two of them were hiding behind a tree and whispering. Because they were far away, I only heard one sentence."

"What is it?"

"I dare not say."

"I forgive you, just tell me the truth."

"Miss Yin said...she said she would teach that bitch a lesson. I dare not interfere in the affairs of the official lady. I will leave after giving her the wine."

"How do you know that the person you saw in the backyard of Xinghe Garden was Miss Yin? You didn't make a mistake?"

"Your Majesty, Miss Yin often visits my restaurant and I have always been there to serve her, so I recognize her."

"Que'er, is what this fellow said true?"

"Your Majesty, it is true."

"What's wrong with you? You come here one by one to frame me. Did Shaohua give you some benefits?" Yin Jiafu yelled.

"How dare you." The Queen Mother said in a deep voice, "It's not your turn to speak here."

"Empress Dowager, they are slandering me. I have not left the house since I was confined to the mansion, let alone been to Xinghe Garden. Please understand, Your Majesty." Yin Jiafu was still trying to defend herself.

"You are still stubborn now. We have all the evidence. You cannot deny it. Come, lock them up separately and keep them under guard."

The guards came in and took away the people kneeling on the ground.

"I am innocent, Queen Mother, Your Majesty, it is innocent!" Yin Jiafu was dragged away, but she was still shouting.

"Your Majesty, how do you plan to deal with this matter?"

"Shaohua and Master Yan are victims. I would like to ask for their opinions first."

"Well, I didn't expect that Jiafu would do such a thing. It's a pity that her father is the Minister of Rites."

"Don't be angry, mother. Please take a rest first. I will handle this matter."

"Okay, I'm tired too."

"Then I will not disturb your mother's rest. I will take my leave."

Out of Shoukang Palace.

"Eunuch Zhou, please go to Prince Chen's Mansion and Lord Yan's Mansion in person, tell them the results of today's interrogation, and ask for their opinions."

"Yes, old slave, go right away."