The beauty who wears fast has many babies

The concubines laughed when they heard this. Concubine Su said, "How interesting! After all this time, it's just the thief crying thief."

Concubine Liu also spoke up: "Yes, Concubine Xue made such a fuss because..."

Although Concubine Liu hadn't finished her words, they were full of irony. Now even the Queen Mother couldn't sit still.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Xue was raised by me since she was a child. She has a very kind nature and it is impossible for her to do such a thing. Maybe someone has wronged her." The Queen Mother spoke in a dignified manner, glancing at everyone out of the corner of her eye.

"Your Majesty, someone must have wronged me. I hope Your Majesty can help me." Concubine Xue came from a big family after all, and she also had the support of the empress dowager. She calmed herself down and said with a firm face.

"Bring someone up for questioning." Zhou Chongli said seriously. Seeing Concubine Xue's expression, he didn't know whether to believe it or not.

"Your Majesty, please spare my life. I know nothing."

"Your Majesty, spare my life."

Several eunuchs and palace maids were dragged into the palace by the guards and began to beg for mercy.

"Go ahead and tell me everything you know." Zhou Chongli looked at the people below who were constantly begging for mercy, a trace of disgust flashing in his eyes.

One of the palace maids spoke first, "Your Majesty, I know nothing. It was Concubine Xue who ordered us to do this. She said that as long as we follow her instructions, nothing will happen."

Another eunuch quickly chimed in, "Yes, Your Majesty, it's none of our business. It was Concubine Xue who told us to do it."

When Concubine Xue heard this, her face turned extremely ugly. She pointed at the palace maids and eunuchs and cursed, "You bunch of bastards, how dare you frame me!"

Zhou Chongli slammed the table and stood up, "Enough! Concubine Xue, do you have anything else to say?"

Concubine Xue fell to her knees with a plop, "Your Majesty, I have been wronged. Someone must have set me up!"

Wu Li had not expected this unexpected change.

At this time, the Empress Dowager, who had been silent just now, finally spoke: "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance and requires a thorough investigation. It is better to place Concubine Xue under house arrest in the palace first, and make a final decision after the matter is fully investigated."

Zhou Chongli thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, let's do as the Queen Mother says. Come, take Concubine Xue away and place her under house arrest in the palace. Without my permission, she is not allowed to take a single step out!"

"It seems that Concubine Xue really does not have the ability to assist in the management of the six palaces. Take back the seal and give it to Concubine Su to take charge of the harem." Zhou Chongli said calmly, while gently turning the ring in his hand, as if thinking about something.

His gaze swept across everyone and finally stopped on Concubine Xue, revealing a hint of dissatisfaction and disappointment in his eyes.

"Your Majesty!" Concubine Xue exclaimed. She didn't expect the emperor to be so inconsiderate.

"Emperor, isn't this matter too hasty? Even if Concubine Xue has no merit, she has no fault either." Seeing this, the empress dowager couldn't help but say a few good words for her niece.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to say more. I will make the decision myself." Zhou Chongli said in a deep voice.

Seeing this scene, the Queen Mother knew very well that this was not the time to discuss these issues.

She knew that the most important thing at the moment was to ensure the safety of Wuli and the emperor's grandson, rather than worrying about who would take responsibility or investigate the past.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Concubine Su kowtowed to express her gratitude.

Concubine Xue looked at Concubine Su fiercely, "You won't be so proud for long!"

"Drag her away!" Zhou Chongli didn't want to see Concubine Xue throwing a tantrum again.

"Wait," Wu Li said, intervening. "Your Majesty, I believe there are still many doubts in this matter. It's difficult to convict based solely on the testimony of these few people. Please reconsider, Your Majesty."

Zhou Chongli hesitated for a moment, "My beloved concubine, what you said makes sense, but is there something wrong?"

Wu Li frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes. She said, "I haven't noticed anything unusual, but I do find it strange that these servants confessed their crimes so quickly. Are they deliberately framing others? Or is there some hidden conspiracy going on?"

As she spoke, she carefully observed the reactions of those present, trying to find some clues from their expressions and tones.

Zhou Chongli felt that Wu Li's words made sense. He looked at the palace maids and eunuchs and said coldly, "You'd better tell the truth, otherwise I will not tolerate it!"

One of the eunuchs was so frightened that he trembled all over and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, every word I said is true!"

"Your Majesty, in my opinion, you might as well hand this matter over to the Dali Temple for a thorough investigation. The truth will surely come to light." Concubine Su suggested.

Zhou Chongli nodded and said, "Very good, then let's hand it over to the Dali Temple."

"Wait a minute!" Concubine Xue shouted, "Your Majesty, this matter concerns my reputation. How can we let outsiders judge it?"

"Then what do you think we should do?" Zhou Chongli asked.

Concubine Xue rolled her eyes and said, "Why not let me investigate on my own? I will definitely be able to give the emperor a satisfactory answer."

"Hmph!" Zhou Chongli snorted coldly, "If you can find out the truth, fine. If not, I will not let you off easily!"

"I obey your command." Concubine Xue replied with gritted teeth.

The farce ended here, and everyone left the palace with their own thoughts.

After Concubine Xue returned to her bedroom, she was furious.

"Damn it! I actually let those bitches plot against me!"

"Your Majesty, calm down." The personal maid hurriedly tried to console him. "We still have a chance to turn the tables."

"Turning around? How?" Concubine Xue asked with wide eyes.

"Just find a scapegoat..." the palace maid whispered into Concubine Xue's ear.

After hearing this, Concubine Xue showed a smile on her face.

"Okay, let's do it!"

Guanju Palace.

"How are you lately, Li'er? Has the child bothered you?" Zhou Chongli said, holding Wu Li's waist lightly.

Wu Li walked to the soft couch with Zhou Chongli's support and sat down. She smiled and said, "My belly has been getting bigger recently. Apart from feeling a little heavy, everything is fine."

"That's good. If you need anything, just ask the palace maids to get it." After saying that, Zhou Chongli dismissed the servants.

"Okay." Wu Li agreed happily.

Wu Li looked at the two of them left, and they were very close to each other, and felt a little nervous for some reason.

Zhou Chongli held Wu Li's hand and said softly, "You did a great job today."

Wu Li smiled slightly, "Your Majesty, I am too kind. I was just expressing my thoughts."

"But..." Zhou Chongli hesitated to speak.

"But what?" Wu Li asked.

Zhou Chongli sighed, "After all, Concubine Xue is the Queen Mother's niece. I'm afraid she won't let this go."

Wu Li's eyes were firm, "Your Majesty, don't worry, I am not afraid."

Zhou Chongli embraced Wuli in his arms and said, "As long as I am here, no one can touch you. No matter what happens, I will protect you."

Wu Li leaned on Zhou Chongli's chest, feeling his warmth, her heart filled with happiness.