The queen is sober in the world, and she is winning every step of the palace fight.

Being looked at gently by Yu Sujin and making soft requests, Chen Cairen was fine, she was trying to curry favor with Fei Wan and had been trying hard to get along well with Yu Sujin recently.

But others, not so happy.

During Yu Sujin's investigation, she used both threats and inducements to get clues out of them and get them to testify.

It’s fine if you are willing to cooperate, but if you are unwilling, you will be secretly made trouble.

The food served in the kitchen was cold or less.

The green sign in the Jingshifang was broken, so it was taken for repair.

It does not cause much harm but is very deterrent.

They weren't afraid of Yu Sujin, a young concubine who had just entered the palace and hadn't even had the experience of serving in the emperor's bedchamber. Who would take her seriously? But behind Yu Sujin stood Concubine Zhao Gui, one of the concubines who assisted in the management of the harem. It was too easy for her to interfere with everyone's food, clothing and expenses.

Small shoes can be worn once or twice, but I’m afraid of wearing them all the time.

So several concubines who were reluctant to get involved had to come forward to testify publicly.

As for the eunuchs and palace maids that night, they dared not disobey and answered whatever was asked. If they were asked to testify today, they would come obediently.

At this time, everyone naturally responded to Yu Sujin's on-the-spot instructions.

"Don't worry, Miss Yu, I will tell you the truth."

"Sister Yu, let's all speak the truth and not cause trouble for His Majesty."

So everyone took turns entering the hall and explained what happened that night.

This one was because Concubine Jian had invited her to watch the moon together, that one was because a palace maid was secretly bribed by Concubine Jian to instigate her to go to the Imperial Garden to watch the night view, and some people suddenly heard that there was a tree in the Imperial Garden with flowers that glowed at night and ran to see it out of curiosity. The source of this legend, tracing back to its source, was spread by a eunuch in Concubine Jian's palace...

In short, it’s all related to Concubine Jian.

No matter how much Concubine Jian cried out for justice, it was of no avail.

Chen Cairen was even more furious, saying, "That night, I went to visit someone else. On the way, a few eunuchs ran by and said they wanted to see some glowing flowers. I was curious and followed them to the Imperial Garden. Who would have thought that I would witness such a big commotion! Madam Jian, what is the grudge between you and Concubine Zhao that you want everyone to go and see Liu Gengyi slander her? Concubine Zhao is kind and generous, and everyone can see it. It's thanks to you that you gathered us all here so that we can experience it again..."

"Stop talking nonsense and get out of here!" Concubine Hui said impatiently.

Chen Cairen quickly shrank back.

I glanced at Fei Wan secretly. It's not that I won't speak for you, it's that Concubine Hui is not to be trifled with. Your Majesty, please understand!

Fei Wan lowered her eyes.

Let Concubine Hui interrogate the matter.

As expected, Yu Sujin, the concubine's younger sister, lived up to expectations. She had a knack for investigating, knowing how and who to investigate, and within a day or two, she had delivered all the clues to the person in charge of the Palace Administration Division. With their respective agendas, they hit it off and quickly got to the bottom of things, resulting in today's conclusive evidence.

Although Concubine Hui is not sentimental, she is reasonable.

No one who deserves punishment today will escape.

There is nothing further to investigate in this matter. It is just a formality and we are waiting for the results.

Fei Wan was waiting when suddenly Concubine Shun stood up from her seat and walked in front of Concubine Hui.

She bowed and said, "Empress Huifei, I beg for mercy."

Concubine Hui looked at her coldly.

Concubine Shun looked at Liu Gengyi with pity and sighed, "This Liu was once my maid. Although she was not a decent person, we were still master and servant, and I could not bear to see her suffer. Your Majesty, I beg you, although she has committed a serious crime, framing a high-ranking official, and has evil intentions and is committing treason, please do not punish her with caning or anything like that. She is too weak to withstand it. At most, please ask Your Majesty to demote her and let her reflect on herself in seclusion, okay?"

Fei Wan thought to herself that he was a really good master.

Liu Gengyi is already the lowest-ranking Gengyi. If he is demoted further, he will be demoted to a commoner.

I don’t know how Liu Gengyi became a concubine, and what grudges there were between this master and servant.

There are many women in the palace, so this kind of grudge seems commonplace.

Concubine Hui sneered, "Oh, Concubine Shun wants to depose Liu Gengyi? Then write down your decision in the next incident record."

Concubine Shun smirked, "It's up to Her Majesty and Concubine Qing to decide. I'm just asking for her mercy."

"I don't know if this is a grace or a severe punishment. Anyway, you suggested it, so don't blame me. I'm also tired of listening to your scheming. I urge you all to put your thoughts aside and quickly handle this and leave. Don't delay me from going back to eat and take a nap!"

Concubine Hui's barrage of criticism made Concubine Shun's face turn red.

She sat back in her chair with a embarrassed look.

Concubine Kang hurried to smooth things over: "We've asked almost everything. It was Yu Shuren who instigated Liu Gengyi to frame Concubine Zhao Gui, and Concubine Jian fanned the flames. This is beyond doubt. Let's discuss a plan for how to deal with it, report it to His Majesty, and then we'll call it a day."

Concubine Hui said, "Wait, there's one thing I don't understand. Yu Shu Ren instigated Liu Geng Yi, but how did Concubine Jian know about it and was able to gather people to watch the fun that night? Did Concubine Jian and Yu Shu Ren discuss this behind the scenes? How did they communicate? Have you figured it out?"

Although she was in a hurry to leave, she had to make things clear.

This made Concubine Kang and Concubine Shun laugh and cry.

I had no choice but to continue the interrogation.

But Concubine Jian and Yu Tingjin were both more stubborn than the other, and neither of them was willing to admit it.

Fei Wan glanced at Yu Sujin who was waiting beside her as a witness.

Yu Sujin responded with a look that said "don't worry".

Soon, a maidservant from Lin Cui Palace announced, "Selectwoman Liu wants to see you. She has something to report about Liu Gengyi."

Concubine Kang hurriedly said, "Let her in quickly."

Consort Liu and Liu Gengyi plotted against Consort Zhao Guipin together and were punished at the same time, with the whole palace knowing. Liu Gengyi was stubborn and unyielding, so His Majesty demoted her from Consort Cai to Gengyi. Consort Liu admitted her fault with a good attitude. She hadn't finished copying the "Nu Ze" a thousand times as a punishment, and I heard she had been busy copying in her room recently.

What do you want to report at this time?

I saw Concubine Liu walk in wearing plain clothes, her face was sallow, and she had no makeup on. Her hair was tied up in a simple bun with two wooden hairpins, and she looked very gentle and simple.

As soon as she entered, she bowed respectfully: "My guilty concubine Liu greets all the queens. May the queens be blessed with good health and happiness."

Concubine Qing coughed and gently asked her to stand up and answer.

"If you have anything to say, just tell it truthfully. Don't hide anything, and don't speak nonsense. Do you understand?"

"I understand. Thank you, Your Majesty."

Concubine Liu stood up, took a look at the tied-up Liu Gengyi, and told how Concubine Jian's maid had secretly contacted Liu Gengyi and had sent several notes to the Etiquette Department seven or eight days before the incident.

Liu Gengyi didn't react at all, looking like he had given up.

Jian Bin shouted angrily: "You are spitting blood!"

Concubine Liu flinched. "I was the first one contacted by Concubine Jian's maid. By befriending my maid, she tried to instigate me to assassinate Concubine Zhao Gui. But I noticed and refused, so Concubine Jian secretly told me that she would teach me a lesson. My food and clothing expenses have been greatly reduced recently. The food sent to me is not only insufficient, but also spoiled. I am guilty and dare not speculate whether it is Concubine Jian's work..."

It was a bit unexpected.

Fei Wan glanced at Yu Sujin indifferently.

This sister has taken good care of Concubine Liu!

As someone who was punished together with Liu Gengyi, Liu Xuanshi's testimony was much more powerful than Chen Cairen and others.