Traveling through ancient times, the princess of the special forces became the group's favorite

Zhenfei was feeling depressed because of what happened to her two days ago when she drank horse urine!

I haven't felt like leaving the Weiyang Palace for two days.

She had heard from the palace maids that the queen's palace had been robbed.

Normally, she would have set off two strings of firecrackers at the door to celebrate.

But now, even this news couldn't make her feel any better.

The eunuch guarding the gate was dozing off against the door out of boredom when suddenly a rapid knock on the door woke him up from his drowsiness.

He stood up straight with a start, rubbed his eyes, then carefully walked to the door and looked out through the crack.

There was a row of serious-looking people standing outside the door, led by Liu Ruihang.

The young eunuch did not dare to open the door on his own, so he asked the palace maid next to him to watch the door while he went to report to Concubine Zhen.

"Your Majesty, Lord Liu has brought people in to search the palace!"

At this time, Zhenfei was sitting leisurely on a low couch, tasting the fresh apples that had just been sent to the palace from Qixia.

After hearing the eunuch's report, she just frowned slightly, but quickly regained her composure.

She rolled her eyes and said disdainfully, "Let him search. I want to see what he can find!"

After all, I have behaved uprightly and have never done anything wrong, so why should I be afraid of this so-called search?

After receiving the reply, the young eunuch hurried back and opened the door for Liu Ruihang, the Minister of Dali Temple.

A group of Dali Temple search guards dressed in black brocade clothes and wearing long swords at their waists were conducting the search in an orderly manner.

However, after a careful search, the guards returned to Liu Ruihang who was standing in the middle of the yard.

They reported in unison: "Sir, no abnormalities were found."

"Sir, nothing unusual was found."

The continuous reports made Liu Ruihang's brows furrowed more and more, and his face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out.

The Weiyang Palace is the last place in the entire imperial palace that has not been thoroughly searched.

Before this, all other palaces had been checked one by one, but no objects or clues related to Fengqi Palace were found.

The three-day deadline set by the emperor was approaching, and if he still found nothing, he really didn't know how to explain to the emperor.

"Sir, we have already searched the courtyard inside and out. Only the palace remains to be searched."

Hearing this, Liu Ruihang ordered without hesitation: "Go, go in and search!"

Entering the hall, Liu Ruihang respectfully bowed to Concubine Zhen who was sitting above.

"Your Majesty's decree, please forgive Concubine Zhen."

Zhenfei didn't say a word.

With Concubine Zhen's approval, Liu Ruihang waved his hand, and the guards behind him quickly took action and began to search the entire hall in an orderly manner.

Suddenly, a guard shouted loudly: "Sir, we have discovered something!"

This sudden shout was like a thunderclap that instantly broke the originally peaceful and harmonious atmosphere in the hall, making everyone present's hearts involuntarily tighten.

Everyone turned their eyes to where the guard was, their hearts filled with tension and curiosity.

"What did you find? Tell me quickly!" Liu Ruihang asked anxiously.

The guard was so excited that he stuttered and stammered, "The Phoenix Seal is here."

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruihang's eyes suddenly lit up with excitement.

Then, he rushed to the guard's side as fast as he could, took a closer look, and indeed saw the Phoenix Seal.

At this time, Zhenfei, who had been sitting on the low couch, was also startled by this sudden situation. She stood up suddenly, her face full of astonishment, and her beautiful eyes looked straight over here.

Liu Ruihang carefully held up the phoenix seal, his hands trembling slightly, his eyes shining with excitement.

At this moment, he secretly thanked God for his blessing, as he was able to find the Phoenix Seal on the last day and in the last place within the stipulated time limit.

Concubine Zhen looked at the vermilion phoenix seal, as if she had suffered a huge blow, and said in disbelief:

"Impossible! Impossible! How could Fengyin be here?"

As she finished speaking, there was a "click" sound, and the originally round and red apple in her hand fell to the ground and rolled far away.

"Empress Zhenfei, what else do you have to say now?"

The questioning voice echoed in the hall like a loud bell.

Zhen Fei's face was as pale as paper, and her body was trembling slightly. "This Phoenix Seal is not real! It's not real! It absolutely cannot be real!"

She widened her eyes, shook her head, and looked in disbelief at the Phoenix Seal that was found in front of her.

Countless thoughts flashed through Zhenfei's mind in an instant.

How could this Phoenix Seal appear in her own palace? She had nothing to do with the Queen's theft!

There must be some conspiracy behind this.

Liu Ruihang standing aside also had a frown on his face at this moment.

The matter was of great importance, so he had to send someone to report it to the emperor and the empress immediately.

When the Queen heard that the Phoenix Seal had been found, she rushed to Weiyang Palace as fast as she could, extremely anxious.

When she stepped into the palace and saw the familiar phoenix seal, her originally anxious mood instantly turned into raging rage.

The queen took two steps at a time and walked up to Zhenfei. Without saying a word, she raised her hand and slapped Zhenfei hard with a loud and crisp slap.

With a "pop" sound, five bright red fingerprints immediately appeared on Zhenfei's fair face.

The Queen was so angry that she was shaking all over. She pointed at Concubine Zhen and cursed furiously:

"You are so good, Concubine Zhen! I always thought you were restless and unruly, but I never thought you were such a vicious and jealous woman! You even dared to steal my phoenix seal. You really have great ambitions!"

Zhenfei covered her swollen cheeks with her hands, tears welling up in her eyes.

She defended herself aggrievedly, "Your Majesty, I am innocent! I swear to heaven, I absolutely did not steal your Phoenix Seal... There must be a misunderstanding. Please, Your Majesty, look into this!"

At this moment, Emperor Xuanyuan stepped into the hall.

As soon as he entered the room, he heard Zhenfei's anxious and aggrieved explanation.

Emperor Xuanyuan's eyebrows arched, his eyes wide, and he shouted angrily, "You say you didn't steal the Phoenix Seal? Then how did it appear in your palace for no reason? Could it have grown wings and flown to you?"

When Zhenfei heard this, tears burst out like a flood.

Her beautiful eyes were filled with tears as she looked towards Emperor Xuanyuan. Her delicate body was trembling slightly as she sobbed, "Your Highness... Your Highness really doesn't know..."

Of course, Zhenfei didn't know about this, because the phoenix seal was secretly placed here by Shen Li.

The queen beside her saw this and said angrily:

"What a clueless person! Do you think we will believe you just based on your light words?

I see, you are clearly jealous of my status and power as the queen, and you want to murder me and take my place as the new queen!

Your Majesty, the evidence is irrefutable that Concubine Zhen stole the Phoenix Seal. She is absolutely innocent and should be executed immediately to uphold the law of the land!"

"No! Absolutely not!"

Concubine Zhen was terrified and anxious. She fell to her knees with a plop, kowtowed repeatedly and begged, "Your Majesty, please understand! This Phoenix Seal was not stolen by me! I... I must have been framed!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuanyuan was furious. His thick beard trembled with anger. He widened his eyes and shouted angrily:

"My dear Concubine Zhen, at this point, the evidence is right before our eyes. It's irrefutable, yet you're still trying to deny it. You've truly disappointed me! Someone, come!"

"Your Majesty, wait..."

In a hurry, Zhenfei's mind worked quickly.

"Your Majesty, think about it, the Empress lost not only the Phoenix Seal, but the entire Phoenix Palace!

If I stole it, what about the other things? Where did I hide the things in the entire Fengqi Palace?

Lord Liu just found nothing but this Phoenix Seal!"

Emperor Xuanyuan felt that what Zhenfei said made some sense.

"Then why is the Phoenix Seal here with you? What do you want to explain?"

The memory of Shen Li coming to Weiyang Palace two days ago suddenly flashed before Zhenfei's eyes.

In the past few days, no one else has come except Shen Li.

"Shen Li! It must be Shen Li! Your Majesty, it was Shen Li who framed me!"

When Emperor Xuanyuan heard that this matter involved Shen Li, he found it even more incredible.

"Princess Chen? What does this have to do with Princess Chen? Concubine Zhen, stop making random accusations!"

Zhenfei wiped her tears.

"Your Majesty, no one has come to Weiyang Palace these past few days except Shen Li. I am certain that she is the one who framed me."

Liu Ruihang, the Grand Court Judge, said with a sullen gaze, "Your Majesty, why not let Princess Chen confront us face to face?"

"allow!"