Eunuch Wang hurriedly left Concubine He Shufei's Rouyi Palace, his steps as fast as the wind. He did not dare to delay for a moment and ran straight towards the sky prison.

The gloomy prison was filled with an oppressive atmosphere. Concubine Su was dressed in tattered plain clothes and her face was haggard, but she still couldn't hide her natural noble temperament, like a pearl covered in dust. When Eunuch Wang saw Concubine Su, he hurriedly bowed, with a flattering smile on his face, and said flatteringly:

"My Lady, you have suffered so much here. I pay my respects to you. To help you escape this crime quickly, I have the audacity to ask you a few questions."

Concubine Su raised her eyes slightly, her gaze cold and expression indifferent. She just nodded slightly without saying anything. Eunuch Wang swallowed his saliva and cautiously asked:

"Empress Su Xianfei, I heard that before the Gu Shu incident, the palace arranged for several new maids for you. Do you still remember?"

Concubine Su Xian's eyes were stern, and she asked with some dignity:

"Eunuch Wang, what exactly do you mean by this question?"

At this moment, Xiao Taozi fell to her knees with a plop, thinking that she must protect the Empress, even at the cost of her own life. She said with a trembling but firm voice:

"My Lord, I have always been the one serving the Majesty. Later, Chunlan and Dongmei came to the palace. Chunlan is sweet-mouthed and can coax people, but I always felt that she was dishonest. Once, I saw her rummaging through things in the Majesty's bedroom. Another time, I heard her whispering with a strange maid in the corner of the garden. It seemed like they were talking about something. When I approached, they hurried away. Later, when they came, I was sent to the laundry department."

As Xiao Taozi spoke, her voice gradually became softer. She was terrified, but when she thought of the injustice done to her mother, she mustered up the courage to continue, saying, "Eunuch Wang, please be fair:

"and after?"

"I don't know, I dare not say!" Xiao Taozi kowtowed repeatedly, her heart filled with fear, but she also thought that she couldn't let the queen be wronged. "Tell me what you know truthfully, don't hesitate."

"Later, Chunlan went to stay with Consort Shu, and died not long after. This servant feels that during this period... the Consort had no contact with the outside world, and no other Consorts had visited her either. Someone must have wanted to harm our Consort!"

"presumptuous!"

"If there is even a single word I said that is false, I will accept the punishment!" Xiao Taozi kowtowed like crazy, her voice trembling, but her eyes were firm.

During her days in the Heavenly Prison, Concubine Su Xian was exhausted and terrified. She remained silent day after day, a characteristic of her character and temperament, but now this body was occupied by Su Jin's soul. After several days of restraint in such a harsh environment, she felt deeply annoyed. However, she knew that she was now a discarded concubine imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison. The harem's infighting was complex, and this transmigrated soul could easily become a victim of the harem's infighting. But even in her current difficult situation, her life seemingly in jeopardy, she was not afraid.

The Emperor unexpectedly came to visit, and although Concubine Su Xian was a little moved, she remained calm. Eunuch Wang also came to inquire about the situation. She knew that the situation at the Ministry of Justice was indeed very difficult, but this was a great opportunity for her to turn things around.

In the past few days, the Ministry of Justice has been individually interrogating Xiao Taozi, who was close to Concubine Xian, as per the rules. The hall of the Ministry of Justice was solemn and dignified, with plaques hanging high. The yamen runners were holding sticks and looked dignified. Xiao Taozi stood in the hall trembling with fear, her legs shaking. The officials of the Ministry of Justice wanted to dig out something from Xiao Taozi that could convict Concubine Xian. Xiao Taozi was terrified, but when she thought of Concubine Xian's usual kindness, she gritted her teeth, steeled her mind, and said calmly:

"My lord, everything I said is true. After Chunlan went to stay with Concubine Shu, I once ran into her on the path outside the Imperial Garden. She looked panicked and ran away as soon as she saw me. And then there was Concubine Liu. Once, when I was passing by the Imperial Garden, I heard her telling the palace maids to keep an eye on Concubine Su, saying that something bad was about to happen. I didn't take it seriously at the time, but now I think about it, they must have had bad intentions all along."

The officials of the Ministry of Justice looked at each other, knowing that the people involved in this matter were not to be trifled with. The Minister of Justice glared at Xiao Taozi and said sternly:

"Little Peach, stop talking nonsense, or you'll be punished!"

Xiao Taozi's body was shaking more and more violently, with beads of sweat rolling down her forehead. She kept encouraging herself in her heart, determined to seek justice for the Empress. She still raised her head and looked at the Minister of Justice with a firm gaze. Her voice was trembling but extremely resolute and she said:

"Sir, I dare not lie. If I tell even a single falsehood, I will be punished by heaven!"

When Concubine He Shu learned that the Ministry of Justice had made no progress, she was furious. She then sent her trusted maid to convey a message to the Minister of Justice to express her dissatisfaction:

"Your Excellency, the Imperial Concubine Shu originally hoped that you would quickly convict Concubine Su, but after so long, there's still no result. The Imperial Concubine Shu was very disappointed. Furthermore, the Imperial Concubine Shu also expressed deep concern regarding the murder case on Ping'an Street last month. Your son is a handsome man, and you shouldn't ruin his future."

Eunuch Wang has been investigating for days, and many clues point to Concubine He and Concubine Liu. Concubine Liu is not a threat, but Concubine He is the emperor's favorite concubine, and her family is powerful, so Eunuch Wang dare not provoke her easily.

That day, while serving His Majesty, Eunuch Wang was cautiously observing His Majesty's words and expressions, occasionally stealing glances at the Emperor, wanting to speak but hesitant. His Majesty was very astute and noticed Eunuch Wang's unusual behavior. He frowned slightly and said:

"Eunuch Wang?"

Just gave Eunuch Wang a look, and when he heard it, he was so scared that he fell to his knees with a plop, and said tremblingly:

"Your Majesty, this old servant...this old servant really does not know whether to say something or not."

The emperor put down the memorial in his hand, stared sharply at Eunuch Wang, and said:

"I asked you to speak, so just speak. Don't be so hesitant!"

Eunuch Wang then mustered up the courage to report:

"I'm afraid this matter involving Concubine Su is related to Concubine He. Your Majesty, please be clear-headed. I dare not make any definitive statements. I only want to relieve Your Majesty's worries, but since this matter involves Concubine He, I dare not make any rash judgments."

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