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After the emperor left the prison, he was still troubled. Concubine Su's pitiful and earnest appearance remained like a picture etched deep in his mind, a memory he could not shake off. This only deepened his suspicions about the witchcraft.

Back in his chambers, the emperor sat solemnly at his desk, his head propped up by one hand, lost in deep thought. His brow furrowed, his eyes filled with confusion and confusion, as he pondered, "Could Concubine Su really have done such a heinous act? Her cries still ring in my ears. Could there be some injustice?"

At this moment, the eunuch Wang Gonggong, who had been serving closely, keenly noticed the emperor's unusual behavior. He bent down, took small steps forward, and said cautiously, "Your Majesty, regarding the matter of Concubine Su, I personally believe there may be a hidden secret. How about I quietly investigate and give Your Majesty a clear understanding?"

Upon hearing this, the Emperor suddenly raised his eyes, his gaze like a sharp sword piercing Eunuch Wang. With unwavering authority, he subtly shouted, "Back off!" Eunuch Wang's heart suddenly skipped a beat, his body trembling uncontrollably, and beads of sweat instantly formed on his forehead. He quickly lowered his head and said in a panic, "Yes, this old servant deserves death for disturbing Your Majesty's peace." Even so, Eunuch Wang knew full well that this was the Emperor's tacit approval. Serving the Emperor was like serving a tiger; the balance of power and the Emperor's intentions required careful and cautious consideration. He slowly retreated, furtively observing the Emperor's expression, mentally calculating his next move.

Concubine He Shu, upon learning that the Emperor had personally gone to the Heavenly Prison to question Concubine Su, was instantly overwhelmed with turmoil. She paced anxiously through the palace, her steps hurried and frantic, the rich silks and satins swaying with her movements, yet she couldn't conceal her inner panic. She spoke to a trusted maid with a frightened expression, "Oh, what should I do? If the Emperor really investigates, what if..." Her voice trembled, her eyes filled with deep fear and anxiety.

The palace maid hurried forward to support her, whispering soothingly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty! That girl has already confessed. Even if the Emperor goes, I don't think she'll be able to pull off any tricks." Concubine He Shu frowned, biting her lip hard. Her makeup looked a bit grim from the extreme distortion of her expression. She said, "I hope so, but we must not let our guard down. What if the Emperor does find out something?"

"Don't worry, Madam. I will try to find out what the Minister of Justice is up to."

Over at the Ministry of Justice, the Minister and the Vice Minister were both fidgeting like ants on a hot pan, trembling with fear. The Vice Minister, with a look of sorrow on his face, said to the Minister, "My Lord, this case is truly extremely difficult! His Majesty has personally investigated the case in the Heavenly Prison, but his intentions are unclear. Meanwhile, the Minister of Rites is constantly pressuring us to quickly close the case and convict Concubine Su. On the other hand, Concubine He has issued a secret directive, urging us to do everything we can to ensure perfection and leave no room for future trouble. We can't afford to offend either side, so we must be extremely careful. In my opinion, we should start with Xiao Taozi, Concubine Su's maidservant. Perhaps we can find some key clues." As he spoke, he kept wiping the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve.

The Minister nodded repeatedly, frowning as he replied, "Yes, there is a serious lack of evidence at the moment, so we absolutely cannot make any hasty decisions. The Emperor has even been to the Heavenly Prison himself. If we make the slightest mistake here, we will lose our heads. We must investigate thoroughly again, making sure we don't wrongly accuse the good guys, nor let the bad guys go. We must ensure that there are no omissions, in order to protect our lives and our positions."

The Emperor was buried in his study, reviewing memorials, his mind constantly wandering, his heart restless. His brush would occasionally pause, then scrawl across the memorials. Eunuch Wang waited cautiously beside him, watching with a frantic anxiety. He respectfully poured the Emperor's tea, determined to quickly ascertain the truth of the matter and relieve the Emperor's worries.

Eunuch Wang first went to the Ministry of Justice and found the Minister of Justice. He looked serious and asked sharply, "Mr. Minister, how is the matter of Concubine Su going now?"

The Minister of Justice had a bitter look on his face and said helplessly: "Eunuch, this case is really difficult to handle. The key is that the evidence is seriously insufficient. How dare we make a decision easily. However, I am planning to start the investigation from the people around Concubine Su." As he spoke, he secretly glanced at Eunuch Wang's face.

Eunuch Wang's face darkened, and he spoke in a more serious tone, "The Emperor is extremely concerned about this matter. You must investigate it carefully and not be careless in the slightest. If anything goes wrong, neither you nor I will be spared."

Afterwards, Eunuch Wang quietly went to Concubine He's palace. He bowed his head, a smile on his face as he said, "I hope your Highness is well. I greet you. I heard that you have been working hard on palace affairs recently, so I came to visit you."

Concubine He Shu pretended to be calm, sat on the couch, raised her hand slightly, and said in a cold tone: "My Lord, you are so thoughtful. I wonder what else you came here for this time?"

Eunuch Wang smiled apologetically and said humbly, "I have come to pay my respects to the Majesty. I heard that the matter of Concubine Su has disturbed the Majesty's peace and quiet. I am very worried that the Majesty will be worried and hurt by this matter."

Concubine He's expression changed slightly, but soon returned to normal. She said indifferently, "Thank you for your concern, eunuch. I don't know the details." Her eyes flickered, how could she escape the sharp eyes of Eunuch Wang.

After changing her cell, Concubine Su Xian continued to lead a peaceful life. Apart from being summoned to handle cases, she spent most of her time resting in prison.

Seeing her sister, who used to be cheerful and cheerful in the cold palace, now so depressed, Xiao Taozi was extremely worried. She paced beside Concubine Su Xian and said anxiously, "Sister, we can't just sit there and wait for death. We have to think of a way."

However, no matter how Xiao Taozi persuaded her, Concubine Su simply replied, "Call me Empress Su." Then she closed her eyes and said no more.

Little Taozi was so anxious that tears welled up in her eyes. She couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, how can you be so careless? Your Majesty can't see clearly. We have to fight for ourselves."

Concubine Su suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes wide, and shouted angrily, "Asshole! How can you arbitrarily criticize His Majesty's wise decision? If you dare to say such disrespectful words again, I will punish you severely!"

Xiao Taozi was so frightened that her body trembled and tears rolled down her face instantly, but she also understood that Concubine Su was doing this to protect her and was afraid that someone with ulterior motives would use this opportunity to harm her, so she had to bite her lip and keep her head down in silence.