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Her voice was clear and pleasant, echoing in the hall.

The Queen looked at her and the smile on her face deepened.

"No need to be polite, just raise your head and let me take a good look at you."

Lin Wanqing raised her head as she was told, and met the Queen's sharp and deep eyes, her heart trembling.

But she quickly calmed down and looked at the queen with a smile.

The Queen looked at her clear and determined eyes and nodded secretly in her heart.

The princess consort of Prince Lu is indeed an extraordinary woman.

"I've heard that you're quite good at playing the zither. How about you play a piece for me today?"

The Queen spoke slowly, with a hint of anticipation in her tone.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing was delighted and quickly responded respectfully.

"Yes, I obey your command."

After saying that, she turned around and walked aside, sitting in front of the guqin that had been prepared long ago.

She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and reached out to gently pluck the strings.

As the fingertips danced on the strings, a melodious melody rang out in the hall.

The sound of the piano flows like spring water, fresh and pleasant, making people feel relaxed and happy.

The Queen listened to the melodious music and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.

The other people in the hall were also impressed by Lin Wanqing's piano skills, and their eyes were full of surprise and praise when they looked at her.

When the song ended, Lin Wanqing raised her head slightly and looked at the Queen with a faint smile on her face.

"I'm sorry to show my ugliness."

The Queen looked at her, a hint of approval flashed in her eyes, and she slowly spoke.

"Your piano skills are indeed well-deserved. I like it very much."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing was delighted and quickly expressed his gratitude respectfully.

"Thank you for the compliment, Her Majesty."

She knew she had taken the first step successfully.

Just then, there was a sudden noise outside the hall.

Lin Wanqing couldn't help but turn her head and saw a palace maid hurried in, kneeling in front of the Queen, reporting something in a low voice.

When the Queen Mother heard the report from the palace maid, her expression changed slightly and she frowned.

"What? This happened?"

Lin Wanqing looked at the Queen's expression and her heart tightened. She knew that something must have happened.

Sure enough, the Queen turned to look at her and said with a serious expression.

"Lin Wanqing, please come with me."

After saying that, she stood up and walked towards the inner hall.

Although Lin Wanqing was confused, he did not dare to delay and quickly got up and followed.

She followed the Queen into the inner hall and saw that there were already quite a few people standing in the hall, all with solemn expressions.

"See the Queen."

When everyone saw the Queen come in, they hurriedly bowed.

The Queen Mother waved her hand, signaling everyone to excuse themselves, then turned to look at Lin Wanqing and said with a serious expression.

"Lin Wanqing, what I am about to say is of great importance. You must listen carefully."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, his heart tightened and he quickly responded respectfully.

"Yes, Queen."

The Queen looked at her, took a deep breath, and spoke slowly.

"I just received news that someone found a forbidden item in the palace."

"Forbidden items?"

Lin Wanqing was shocked when she heard this. Forbidden items are a big taboo in the palace. Once discovered, it will definitely cause an uproar.

"Yes, forbidden."

The Queen nodded, her expression becoming even more solemn.

"Moreover, as far as I know, this forbidden item is related to the Empress."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, his heart sank and his face turned pale in an instant.

I didn't expect that something like this would happen just after I arrived.

The Queen's words were like a gust of cold wind in winter, piercing Lin Wanqing's heart and making her face even paler.

"What's even more difficult is,"

The queen sighed softly, her voice carrying a heaviness that could not be ignored.

"Someone found a wooden plaque engraved with the Empress's birth date under a peach tree in the deepest part of the Imperial Garden. The writing was clear, and the intention was self-evident."

Lin Wanqing felt a chill rising from the soles of his feet and rushing straight into his heart.

Peach blossoms are a symbol of gentleness in spring, but now they have become a hotbed of conspiracy, appearing particularly glaring and ominous.

She tried to calm herself down and looked at the queen, her eyes full of confusion and worry.

"This... this must be someone trying to do something illegal and harm the Queen."

The queen looked at her, a barely perceptible glint of satisfaction in her eyes.

"Of course I know this was done deliberately by someone, someone deliberately framed me. This happened in the palace. If it gets out, it will definitely cause an uproar."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, his heart tightened and he quickly spoke respectfully.

"Please, Queen, investigate this matter and give the prince peace."

The queen looked at her with a glint of approval in her eyes.

"Don't worry, I will definitely take care of this matter."

After saying that, she turned to look at the eunuch beside her and whispered a few instructions.

Upon hearing this, the eunuch bowed and retreated hurriedly.

The Queen looked at his back, her expression becoming more solemn.

"Lin Wanqing, I know you are smart. This matter is of great importance. I hope you can lend me a hand."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, he was startled and quickly responded respectfully.

"Yes, I will definitely live up to your trust."

She has been drawn into this conspiracy and it is impossible for her to stay out of it.

The only thing we can do now is to face the challenge and help the Queen to get this done.

The Queen looked at her, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.

"Okay, then you will come with me to the Imperial Garden to find out who created that wooden sign."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, his heart tightened and he quickly responded respectfully, "Yes."

Then he followed the Queen out of the inner hall.

At this moment, under the peach tree in the imperial garden.

The guards had surrounded the imperial garden tightly and found the little palace maid with the wooden sign kneeling under a tree, shivering.

The Queen Mother hurried over with Lin Wanqing. After everyone paid their respects, the Queen's eyes fell on the wooden plaque engraved with Lu Shengyuan's birth date and time, and her brows furrowed.

"Who discovered this wooden sign?"

The little palace maid kowtowed hurriedly in reply, her voice trembling.

"Your Majesty, it was…it was discovered by this servant."

The queen looked at her, a stern look in her eyes.

"Did you see anyone suspicious?"

The little palace maid shook her head, her face pale.

"No... no, when I discovered it, there was no one else around."

Upon hearing this, the queen frowned and swept her eyes over the people around her with a sharp gaze.

Lin Wanqing stood aside, also confused.

This wooden sign was obviously placed there intentionally by someone who wanted to frame Lu Shengyuan.

But who did it?

Just then, a breeze blew by, causing the peach tree to sway gently and make a rustling sound.

Lin Wanqing's eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly walked to the peach tree and observed it carefully.

Everyone looked at her, confused and puzzled.

Seeing this, the Queen couldn't help but ask.