The Legend of Zhen Huan: Year after year, we share the spring breeze

An Lingrong raised her head and said in a clear and powerful voice: "I request an autopsy."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall suddenly became dead silent, and even the sound of everyone's breathing disappeared.

After a moment, Yongzheng finally reacted, his face suddenly changed, and he shouted angrily: "How dare you! Do you know what you are talking about?"

An Lingrong's expression remained unchanged, still kneeling straight, her tone firm, "Your Majesty, witnesses can be bribed, physical evidence can be falsified, but only corpses cannot lie. If we want to uncover the truth, the only way is to perform an autopsy."

Before Yongzheng could speak, Qi Yuebin stood up and said, "The Empress's body is so precious, how can you desecrate it like this!"

An Lingrong smiled coldly, her eyes sharp. "How can you call it blasphemy? I simply wanted to find the real culprit for the Empress. The Empress's spirit in heaven will surely appreciate my painstaking efforts and will never blame me."

Sun Heyin looked at An Lingrong's slightly trembling fingers and her tightly pursed lips, and was a little stunned. She was going to take a gamble.

Her heart sank suddenly, and she realized that things had far exceeded her expectations.

She took a deep breath and stepped forward quickly. "The dead are the greatest. How could Your Majesty disturb the Empress's soul? Moreover, performing an autopsy is a highly unlucky act that harms the harmony of nature. How can we take it lightly? Your Majesty, please reconsider."

Although she had only been in the palace for a short time, she also knew that Yongzheng had always been superstitious and extremely taboo about matters related to ghosts and gods.

Sure enough, when Yongzheng heard this, his brows immediately frowned and a hint of disgust flashed in his eyes.

The atmosphere in the palace grew even more tense due to Sun Heyin's words. Several timid concubines had already begun to whisper to each other, clearly disagreeing with An Lingrong's proposal.

Seeing this, Sun Heyin breathed a sigh of relief and said again, "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. Please consider it carefully. If you cause unrest in the harem due to a momentary thought, it will be more harm than good."

By this time, Zhen Huan had reacted. She grabbed An Lingrong's arm and said anxiously in a low voice, "Rong'er, we can't perform an autopsy. If this gets out..."

She didn't finish her words, but An Lingrong understood the meaning of her words.

The facts of the autopsy were truly horrifying. If the news were to get out, the Ulanara clan would be outraged, and Yongzheng would ruthlessly abandon her to appease their anger.

An Lingrong gave her a reassuring look: "The Emperor won't let this get out."

Yongzheng didn't even have time to cover up this matter, so how could it be possible that it was leaked?

Zhen Huan's hand was still tightly holding An Lingrong's arm, and she applied a little force with her fingertips and shook her head.

An Lingrong felt the strength in Zhen Huan's hand. She knew that Zhen Huan was thinking about her and didn't want to involve her in this storm.

But if Zhen Huan's crime is proven, not only will she be in danger, but Shen Meizhuang will also be held responsible. By then, the situation will be even more difficult to handle.

The two men faced each other silently, their eyes met, and a fierce contest began.

There was worry in Zhen Huan's eyes, while there was determination in An Lingrong's eyes.

Neither of them spoke, but neither of them was willing to give in. In this brief silence, they conveyed all their emotions to each other.

Yongzheng sat on the dragon throne with a frown on his face, his eyes moving back and forth between Zhen Huan and An Lingrong, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrests, making a dull sound.

At this moment, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong turned their eyes to Shen Meiyu at the same time, leaving the decision to her.

Ever since she met An Lingrong, Shen Meizhuang had always unconditionally supported her decisions. She said, "Your Majesty, the Empress died innocently and tragically. Only by finding out the truth can we comfort her spirit in heaven.

"I know that conducting an autopsy is against common sense, but if I don't, the true culprit will likely be brought to justice. Once this matter is resolved, I will proceed to the Fahua Hall and kneel for a month, praying for the Empress's salvation and cleansing the harem of impurities to appease the anxieties of my sisters."

Feng Ruozhao also knelt down: "I wish to be with Concubine Hui."

Upon hearing this, Yongzheng's expression relaxed a little, and the movement of stroking the beads in his hand gradually slowed down.

An Lingrong's method is the most feasible one at the moment. It can not only find out the truth of the matter, but also keep the situation under control.

Qi Yuebin said, "Your Majesty, if Concubine Wen enters the chamber, all the evidence inside will be in jeopardy. I wonder if Concubine Wen truly wants to perform an autopsy to help the Empress find the culprit, or is she using this opportunity to destroy the evidence?"

An Lingrong looked at Qi Yuebin, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes. She has never been a meddlesome person, but today she was acting out of character, speaking sharply and directly to the point, obviously having ulterior motives.

Yongzheng's gaze also fell on An Lingrong: "Concubine Wen, have you thought it through?"

An Lingrong's heart tightened. If she insisted on performing an autopsy but failed to find strong evidence, then Qi Yuebin's accusation would become a fact - her purpose in entering the bedroom was to destroy the evidence, and Zhen Huan's guilt would be completely confirmed.

But apart from her, there is probably no one else in the world who dares to examine the queen's body.

Although she still hasn't figured out the reason why Zhen Huan went to Jingren Palace, judging from the current situation, this is a carefully planned conspiracy. The witnesses have been dealt with, and it would be extremely difficult to find flaws elsewhere.

The only breakthrough now is the autopsy.

"I have thought it through, and I hope Your Majesty will approve it."

"That's right!"

Yongzheng responded, then looked at Su Peisheng beside him, with a sharp look in his eyes.

Su Peisheng understood immediately and bowed, whispering, "I understand."

He walked out of the hall quickly and ordered his trusted eunuchs, "Pass the order down. Anyone who leaks even a word of what happened today will be killed without mercy!"

An Lingrong stood up and whispered a few instructions to Juqing beside her.

Upon hearing this, Juqing immediately nodded, turned around and ran away quickly, and his figure soon disappeared outside the hall.

An Lingrong took a step forward and was about to go into the inner room.

Seeing this, Shen Meizhuang quickly stood up and wanted to catch up.

An Lingrong turned around, held her hand and shook her head.

The fewer people involved in this matter, the better.

Shen Meizhuang opened her mouth, but ultimately gave up insisting. If she went alone, she would be a burden.

Seeing this, Liu Zhu, who was standing behind Zhen Huan, quickly walked over to An Lingrong and said firmly, "Your Majesty, I will accompany you."

An Lingrong was stunned and looked at Liu Zhu, her tone hesitant: "Liu Zhu, you..."

Liu Zhu interrupted her without hesitation: "Your Majesty, I have followed Sister Su Ye and have seen all kinds of situations. I am not afraid. I will help you."

Seeing her firm attitude and knowing that she really needed help, An Lingrong said no more and just nodded slightly.

After a while, Juqing hurried back, holding a wooden box and handed it to An Lingrong.

Liu Zhu quickly took it.

An Lingrong took a deep breath and walked towards the inner room.

Everyone in the hall looked at her back.