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Xiao Wan Ning slapped Murong Lian across the face, gritting her teeth as she said, "Madam Jiang, watch your words! Just now, a palace maid told me that someone had important matters to discuss with me. As a result, when I arrived, I felt extremely hot all over. Later, Lord Jiang arrived. In my opinion, someone must have drugged me!"

As Xiao Wan Ning spoke, she scanned the group of people who had come, trying to find the person who had drugged her.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lingyun grasped at a straw and hurriedly said, "Yes! Someone must have poisoned our wine! Your Majesty, I have no personal relationship with the Empress Dowager; there must be something fishy going on!"

Suddenly realizing something, Xiao Wanning pointed at Murong Xuewei in the crowd and shouted, "It must be her! Murong Xuewei, were you behind this?"

All eyes turned to Murong Xuewei, who remained calm and composed, saying, "***That's mistaken. I have no grudge against the princess, why would I do such a thing?"

Jiang Lingyun panicked and shouted, "It must be you! You've always held a grudge against me and wanted to frame me!"

Murong Xuewei sneered, "Lord Jiang, you overestimate yourself. What reason would I have to frame you?"

“It’s because…” Jiang Lingyun was about to say that it was because Murong Xuewei held a grudge against him for plotting against Murong Xuewei at the Murong residence.

But then he thought that if he told the truth in front of so many people, his future career in government would probably not go far.

Seeing that things were not going well, Xiao Wanning changed her tune, saying, "Perhaps...perhaps someone wants to frame me and Lord Jiang, in order to delay the flood control project in Tongniu County."

Upon hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed in the Emperor's eyes. He asked in a deep voice, "Really?"

Xiao Wanning nodded hurriedly, "Yes, Your Majesty! We must have fallen for a villain's scheme!"

Just then, Murong Lian suddenly sneered, "***, you're really good at shirking responsibility. Even if someone really did drug you, don't you have any self-control at all?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wanning and Jiang Lingyun were immediately speechless.

The Emperor's face darkened further. He said coldly, "Enough! Regardless of whether someone plotted against you, the two of you daring to commit such a shameful act in the palace is an unforgivable crime!"

Even if the Emperor intended to favor Xiao Wan Ning in front of so many ministers, he would have to think twice.

Xiao Wan Ning panicked and cried, "Brother, you must believe me! I would never do such a thing!"

Jiang Lingyun also knelt down and wept bitterly, "Your Majesty, please see the truth! I have never had any improper thoughts towards you!"

However, their explanations were to no avail. The Emperor roared, "Guards! Help her to wash up and send her back to her residence. As for Jiang Lingyun, the matter of controlling the floods in Tongniu County will be put aside for now."

Immediately, guards rushed in and separated Xiao Wanning and Jiang Lingyun, ignoring their struggles and cries.

Seeing this, Murong Lian quickly chased after him, crying out, "Your Majesty! I beg you to severely punish Jiang Lingyun and seek justice for this humble woman!"

The Emperor gave Murong Lian a cold look and roared, "How dare you! You are questioning my decision!"

Murong Lian wanted to say something, but seeing the Emperor's gloomy face, she could only silently retreat to the side.

The emperor looked around angrily and said, "What are you still standing at the door for? End the banquet and go back to your residence."

The ministers were so frightened that they quickly retreated. Murong Xuewei and Gu Ye also retreated.

After everyone had mostly left, Gu Ye asked in a low voice, "Xue Wei, what exactly happened?"

Murong Xuewei smiled, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes. "Gu Ye, do you remember when I asked you to lure Xiao Wanning away? Actually, I had it all planned out long ago. I had someone drug Xiao Wanning and Jiang Lingyun's drinks. The two drugs are harmless on their own, but when they come into contact, they trigger a toxic reaction. It's not fatal, just some damage to the kidneys..."

Gu Ye suddenly realized, but then frowned. "Xue Wei, isn't what you're doing too risky?"

Murong Xuewei interrupted him, "Gu Ye, this is me, the real me. I'm someone who holds grudges and seeks revenge. If they dared to frame me today, they should be prepared for my retaliation."

Looking at Murong Xuewei's determined eyes, Gu Ye felt both admiration and worry.

Gu Ye knew that Murong Xuewei was only retaliating this time, but acting like this in the palace might cause her some trouble later.

Gu Ye shook his head inwardly, planning to arrange for someone to clean up the mess after returning to his residence.

“Gu Ye,” Murong Xuewei suddenly said, “we should go back.”

Gu Ye nodded and followed Murong Xuewei back. On the way, he couldn't help but ask, "Xuewei, what are your plans next?"

Murong Xuewei smiled and said, "The flooding in Tongniu County hasn't been completely resolved yet, so naturally we need to find a sucker to take over."

Gu Ye sensed the hidden meaning in Xue Wei's words, but he didn't press the matter. He knew that Xue Wei definitely had other plans.

As they approached the palace gate, they heard a sobbing sound behind them. Turning around, they saw Murong Lian squatting on the ground, weeping bitterly.

Murong Xuewei sighed, walked over and said sarcastically, "Good sister, why aren't you going home? What are you crying here for?"

Murong Lian looked up, glaring hatefully at Murong Xuewei, "Murong Xuewei, did you arrange this?"

Xue Wei said without changing her expression, "I arranged it. Do you really think the Murong family is so powerful that they could arrange for a princess or a powerful concubine to do it?"

Murong Lian bit her lip, a hint of suspicion flashing in her eyes. But in the end, she didn't say anything, only glaring hatefully at Murong Xuewei.

If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have ended up in this situation.

Xue Wei looked at Gu Ye and said, "Gu Ye, you should go back first. I'll talk to Lian-mei."

Gu Ye nodded, turned and left.

Murong Xuewei squatted down and gently patted Murong Lian's shoulder. "Murong Lian, haven't you ever wondered why you were able to escape so easily from my hands, why you were able to come to the capital so easily? There are so many outstanding young men in the capital, why did you have to recommend Jiang Lingyun?"

Murong Lian looked up at Xue Wei, her eyes filled with complex emotions. "Isn't it because Jiang Lingyun is outstanding?"

Murong Xuewei stood up and sneered, "There are plenty of people in the capital more outstanding than Jiang Lingyun, why does she specifically choose Jiang Lingyun? Did your brain leave the Murong family along with it? If you had used even a third of the intelligence you used to deal with me to think about her attitude towards Jiang Lingyun, you wouldn't be in this predicament. That's all I can say. Think about the rest carefully! Once you've made up your mind, come find me at the General's Mansion!"

After saying that, Murong Xuewei turned and left, leaving Murong Lian standing there in a daze.

Murong Xuewei believed that with Murong Lian's cleverness, she would soon figure out these problems.

All she had to do was wait for Murong Lian at the manor.