Time Travel: The actress's acting skills exploded, and she was favored by the harem

"Replying to the Queen, when Concubine Zhao was drinking tea with me just now, she took the teapot for no reason and wanted to add more tea for me. I was afraid that something might go wrong because she was pregnant with Huang Si, so I was about to refuse her, but then I saw her feet slip and the teapot in her hand was about to fall on me. In a moment of panic, I hit her arm and knocked the teapot down. Maybe Concubine Zhao was weak, so she reacted so strongly and fell down."

Shen Zhiyao explained very calmly, without showing any sign of guilt.

"First, I didn't slip on purpose, but I was tripped by something. Second, I felt it clearly, but I was pushed hard. I didn't want this to happen. After all, the child in my belly is my own. If something goes wrong, I will have to suffer."

Zhao Cairen cried and said, what he said makes a lot of sense.

For a moment, each of them had their own arguments, and each had their own reasons, like a "Rashomon", and it was difficult for everyone to distinguish.

"Lu Wanyi, you were the third concubine present at that time. Please tell us the truth about the situation." The Queen could not find any loopholes in the words of both parties, so she had to turn around and ask Lu Wanyi.

"To reply to the Queen, when I saw Concubine Zhao pouring tea, I was also paying close attention, so I naturally saw it very clearly. Concubine Jin only subconsciously hit Concubine Lu's arm, and she definitely did not push her."

Lu Wanyi saw it clearly. She saw Qiuyue push Zhao Cairen's arm, but that push was not enough to push an adult down. She was afraid of causing trouble for Shen Zhiyao, so she deliberately only said half of it.

When Concubine Zhao heard her say this, her face suddenly turned even paler, and she whispered, "I poured tea for Concubine Jin because I really wanted to reconcile with her. I really didn't have any bad intentions. Now that it's so embarrassing, I'm also very uncomfortable."

Shen Zhiyao looked at her coldly, pretending to be pitiful, and sneered, "I have Qiuyue waiting on me, so I don't need to do it myself. If I had reacted slower, I would have been splashed with hot tea and my appearance would have been ruined. If I had reacted faster to save myself, I would have hurt Zhao Cairen. I am really in a difficult situation."

Shen Zhiyao said this cleverly. It didn't sound like a rebuttal, but every word was an accusation.

Chun Shu, who had just run to get the imperial physician for Lady Zhao, saw that the situation was developing in an unfavorable direction. She bit her lip, thinking of Lady Zhao's promise to her, and took a bold step forward, kneeling on the ground and said, "The position where I was standing just now happened to allow me to see the whole situation clearly. I dare to ask for an explanation."

The queen glanced at the person kneeling on the ground and said, "Go ahead."

Chunshu bit her lip and said, "I am Chunshu, the servant serving in Ningshuang Pavilion. At that time, I did see that Concubine Jin only hit our master's arm and did not push her. The one who pushed her was actually... someone else..."

Everyone was shocked when they heard this, except Qiuyue, the person involved. Her face turned pale as paper in an instant. Her deer-like eyes were wide open as she stared at Chunshu with fear, afraid that she would say her name.

"Oh? Someone else? Tell me about it." The queen said, waving her sleeves.

"It's...it's Concubine Jin...the palace maid who follows her." Chunshu pointed at Qiuyue and said firmly.

What you fear is what will come true. When Qiuyue was pointed at by her, her throat seemed to be tightly strangled by an invisible big hand, and even breathing became difficult. Her body was cold from head to toe, and her legs began to tremble non-stop.

At this point, what makes her so scared is not her personal safety, but the fear that she will harm Shen Zhiyao because of her inappropriate behavior. Even if she goes to hell, she will not be able to face Madam Shen. If Madam Shen had not bought the young her, she might have been sold to a brothel long ago.

"Tsk tsk, the maidservant beside Concubine Jin has such a cruel heart! She actually dared to do such a serious crime as offending the royal heir!" Concubine Zhao said sarcastically.

Concubine Zhao stared at Shen Zhiyao viciously, her eyes full of gloating. Her personal maid pushed the pregnant concubine, so how could Shen Zhiyao escape responsibility?

"Are you sure you saw it clearly? Qiuyue is just a maid, why would she push someone for no reason?" Shen Zhiyao glared at Concubine Zhao and turned to ask Chunshu.

"I...saw it very clearly...there's no mistake about it..." Chunshu felt uneasy when she stared at him and said timidly.

"Jin Jieyu, it is a fact that Concubine Zhao fell down and had a miscarriage. I don't believe that she would fall down for no reason. Now the witnesses have seen it clearly that the maidservant beside you is so vicious that she dared to murder the royal heir. Instead of thinking about how to deal with her, you only want to make excuses for her. It's really like the top beam is not straight and the bottom beam is crooked!" Concubine Zhao snorted coldly.

"Why is the Imperial Concubine so anxious to convict? The Emperor and the Empress are still deciding. If it is true, I will not cover it up and will give everyone an explanation. But now there is only one witness, and this person is from Ningshuang Palace. Can't I ask for more details? If it is true, I am not afraid of investigation."

Shen Zhiyao looked at Concubine Zhao coldly: "Concubine Zhao is not unaware of the grudge between Concubine Zhao and me. Last time, it was really thanks to the Emperor and the Empress that they saw through it. Otherwise, I would have to bear the blame for Qingmiao, the maid of Ningshuangxuan, plotting to murder Concubine Zhuang! Now, Chunshu has come again, how can I not interrogate her clearly!"

Speaking of which, Concubine Zhao was the one behind the poisoning of Concubine Zhuang. Naturally, she felt guilty and said angrily, "Jin Jieyu, one thing is one thing, what are you talking about!"

"I just think this matter is very strange. I am just talking about the facts. Is Qiuyue crazy? Doesn't she know that murdering the heir to the throne is a capital crime? Even if I give her ten times the courage, she wouldn't dare to do it in front of so many people!"

In fact, Shen Zhiyao knew clearly that Qiuyue had indeed pushed Zhao Cairen's arm, but she had no way out at this point. If she backed down, Qiuyue would be taken to the Ministry of Punishment.

This is different from the last time she was taken in for questioning. If she goes in this time, she will be skinned alive if not dead, and it is possible that she will lose limbs. She will never allow this to happen!

Qiuyue pushed Zhao Cairen just to protect herself. Besides, that push didn't cause Zhao Cairen to fall. It was obviously a pre-set trap!

"Hmph, she is just a maid. In my opinion, Qiuyue should be taken to the Ministry of Punishment and interrogated severely to find out the truth and make it a warning to everyone. This prevents any palace maid from daring to murder the crown prince in the future!" Zhang Wanyi, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up.

"I'm talking to Concubine Zhao, what does it have to do with you? Besides, even if they are to be taken to the Ministry of Punishment for interrogation, why only Qiuyue and not Chunshu? Zhang Wanyi, you are obviously targeting her maliciously!" Shen Zhiyao raised her eyebrows and asked angrily.