After a moment of silence, the Queen Mother forced a smile and said, "My hearing seems to be not very good. What did you say just now?"

The eunuch reiterated his previous words word for word.

At this moment, the Queen Mother's face turned pale and her head felt dizzy. She held her forehead and leaned back in the chair.

The Queen smiled and said softly, "Isn't it a good thing that Jinping can return safely? Let's go and see him."

cough cough...

The emperor coughed lightly twice and said to the empress dowager in a soothing tone, "Mother, it is indeed a good thing that Jinping has returned. There is still a long way to go."

But he was particularly confused. That was Lion Head Ridge. How did Jiang Mengli successfully break in and rescue them?

Lin Moer was so angry that her fists in her sleeves were shaking. She didn't expect Jiang Mengli to come back and rescue Jinping safely!

The Queen Mother frowned slightly and stood up, "Let's go and take a look."

Jiang Mengli led Wen Jinping into the palace gate. When the palace servants saw her, they forgot to greet her and could not believe that the person in front of them was her.

Not long after, a group of people appeared in front.

The Queen Mother came slowly, surrounded by a crowd of people, and the palace maids bowed to them one after another.

"Jin Ping, is it really you?" The Queen Mother's eyes were filled with tears, and she choked with sobs with a look of heartache: "Come quickly and let the Imperial Grandmother see you. You have suffered a lot during this period!"

Jinping walked over with his head lowered, bowed, and said, "Grandmother, Father, and Mother..."

Her eyes were filled with tears, but she was not too excited and her face looked very calm.

When I found out that they didn't value me, my heart was chilled.

The queen wiped her tears with her handkerchief and said, "I'm glad you're back. You've suffered so much."

Everyone present had a smile on their face, but the smile did not reach their eyes.

Jiang Mengli stepped forward immediately, bowed and saluted one by one, then raised her head and looked at the Queen Mother with a smile and said:

"Now that I've brought Princess Jinping back safely, shouldn't the Empress Dowager keep her promise?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Moer said sarcastically, "The Empress Dowager said she brought him back safely, but how do we know if Jinping is truly intact?"

Wen Jinping paused, staring at her with red eyes, "What do you mean, Miss Lin?"

snort!

"What could be the point?" Lin Mo'er snorted contemptuously. "The people of Lion Head Ridge are notoriously cruel and ruthless. How could they not touch such a beautiful woman?"

This reminded others that that place was a den of bandits and none of them were good people.

The atmosphere suddenly became a little depressing, and Wen Jinping's face turned pale.

She looked at the Queen Mother and said, "Grandmother, I...I am innocent. They didn't touch me because they were waiting for the ransom."

This explanation seemed a bit weak and flimsy, as she herself lacked confidence.

If I really admit it, the rest of my life will be ruined.

Lin Moer insisted, "Princess, please tell the truth. These are all your relatives. There is no need to lie for Jiang Mengli."

"I'm innocent!" Wen Jinping growled, urgently retorting, "I'm telling the truth now. Don't try to sow discord."

She then turned her gaze towards the Empress Dowager, "Grandmother, you have to believe me. You've always said that I'm the most sensible and obedient person. How could I possibly lie? Woo woo..."

There was a pleading look in his eyes, hoping that the Queen Mother would say that she believed it.

Unfortunately, she was disappointed. The Queen Mother released her hand and forced a faint smile.

"Jin Ping, don't be anxious. What Mo'er said is not without reason. This matter also concerns your uncle Prince Yu's lifelong affairs. We can't be careless."

The emperor nodded in agreement. "Yes, just tell the truth. Even if you are no longer innocent, we will not despise you. After all, blood is thicker than water."

Wen Jinping's eyes were filled with disappointment, and he staggered back two steps.

These are all her relatives. They never really thought of saving her, and now they are forcing her to reveal her scars.

Ha ha……

She smiled bitterly a few times, then choked with sadness and said, "I said I was innocent, but you didn't believe me. Aren't you forcing me to say that I'm no longer innocent?"

At this time, Lin Moer came out arrogantly and suggested loudly: "It doesn't matter if you don't want to say it. We can have someone perform a body examination and know if you are innocent or not."

"Jiang Mengli, don't be too happy too soon. Rescuing her by chance doesn't mean anything. If the princess is no longer complete, you still have to get out!"

Jiang Mengli gave her a cold look, then slapped her twice in the face, almost making her fall down.

what……

"You...you..." Lin Mo'er steadied herself and was so angry that her teeth itched. "You hit me again, Jiang Mengli, how dare you!?"

snort!

"I'm going to hit you!" Jiang Mengli snorted coldly, and said in a teasing tone, "An outsider is trying to sow discord here, and you dare to be so arrogant to the princess. If you don't know, you'd think you were some kind of imperial concubine."

The queen mother's face turned cold, and she said solemnly and majestically, "Jiang Mengli! Stop talking nonsense. In my eyes, she is like my own granddaughter. How can you beat or scold her?"

Hearing this, Jiang Mengli said in a mocking tone, "They say the royal family values ​​rules and etiquette. Even the queen would be careful with her words and actions, but she can act recklessly. Could it be that she is more noble than the queen?"

As soon as this tall hat was put on, everyone's face changed.

The one who felt the most uncomfortable was the Queen. She didn't think it was a big deal before, but now she felt that the Queen Mother was biased.

No matter whether it was her or the imperial concubines, they would be reprimanded if they made the slightest mistake when paying their respects, but this wild girl Lin Moer had no rules at all.

The Queen smiled faintly and said, "Miss Lin is not young anymore. If you don't understand the rules, it will be difficult to propose marriage. This is our family, and it's better for Miss Lin, an outsider, not to interfere."

Lin Moer knelt hurriedly, "It is my fault that I do not know the proper etiquette. I beg the Queen Mother, the Empress, and Your Majesty to forgive me."

The Queen Mother frowned and said, "Go back and ask your aunt to hire a nanny to teach you the rules."

She was sent away so quickly simply because she was afraid the Queen would punish her.

After she left, their conversation returned to normal.

The emperor said with a serious expression, "Don't worry about what Miss Xiaolin said. Let's check her body."

"No!" Wen Jinping shook his head sadly in protest. "How can I face people like this? Father, I really didn't do it. I really didn't!"

The emperor stepped forward and gave her a gentle hug, whispering in her ear, "Jin Ping, please help me. Just say you've lost your innocence so I can avoid the physical examination. This is very important to me."

"You are a princess of noble status. Even if you are not a virgin, no one will look down on you. You can still marry into a good family."

These words made her collapse. This was the good father she had always thought of.

Regardless of whether she lost her innocence or not, she had to admit that she had lost it.

"You are all bad people!" Wen Jinping pushed the emperor away, his eyes full of disappointment. "I just came back from the wolf's den. It's ok for you not to care about me, but you force me!"

At this time, Long Yi, who was waiting not far away, hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the princess is indeed innocent, and it was Princess Yu who risked her life to save her."

As soon as he finished speaking, the emperor suddenly swung his sleeves and an invisible and cold force attacked.

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