The general's eldest daughter has a spatial ability

After hearing Nangong Li's question, the Empress pondered for a moment and said, "I haven't had any contact with anyone recently. Consort Shu did come by once a while ago, bringing some lotus flower pastries she made herself. I thought the pastries were exquisite, so I tried one. I haven't eaten anything else that anyone else has sent me."

As for anyone knowing I'm pregnant, that's even more impossible. Even I didn't know I was pregnant, so how could anyone else know?

Li Liuyun retorted, "Your Majesty is mistaken. Why didn't the person in charge of your menstrual records report to the imperial physician to come and examine you after your period was delayed?"

The Empress nodded after hearing Li Liuyun's words: "It seems there is still a traitor in my palace."

Upon hearing Li Liuyun's words, the emperor frowned and said, "Yun'er means that someone deliberately poisoned Yan'er after knowing she was pregnant."

"And this Gu poison can conceal the fact that Yan'er is pregnant, and even awaken the Gu worms during childbirth, causing the Empress and her unborn child to die?"

Nangong Huan slammed his hand on the table: "Who is so vicious? Not only did they use a curse, but they also want to kill Yan'er and her unborn child!"

Li Liuyun pondered that the person who poisoned them was most likely in the inner palace. However, there were only a few concubines in the inner palace, and the Empress was indifferent to worldly affairs, especially those of the inner palace. She had never offended anyone and was always amiable to the other concubines. Was it Consort Liu or Consort Shu?

The only others who would know about the Empress's pregnancy are people within her own palace, meaning there's a spy in the Empress's household. If this spy isn't found, they could strike again at any time!

What Li Liuyun thought of, Nangong Li naturally thought of as well. So Nangong Li said, "Father, let's start by investigating the people around Mother. No one outside knows that Mother has been cured of the curse. Why don't we use a counter-strategy to lure the snake out of its hole!"

Nangong Huan nodded: "I've already asked Li Deshan to investigate, but it's not safe for your mother to return to the palace now. However, if she doesn't return, she needs a legitimate reason!"

"It is common knowledge that I am unwell. Although the Empress is the mother of the nation, filial piety is the most important virtue. It is only right that Her Majesty should go home to visit her mother and take care of her when she is ill," said the Duchess of Mu.

Upon hearing the Duchess's words, Mu Yuyan was also excited: "Mother, I can go home and stay for a few more days. I miss you and Father so much!"

Upon hearing this, Lady Mu hugged her tightly, saying, "Yan'er, I've missed you too."

"Yan'er, wait until the villain is found out before you return to the palace. You can spend some time with your parents!" Nangong Huan also said.

Mu Yuyan nodded and snuggled closer to the Duchess, feeling a sense of security from her mother's scent, just like when she was a child and wanted to be pampered.

Lady Mu's heart softened, and she stroked the Empress's head. She hadn't seen Yan'er like this for many years.

At this moment, Li Deshan walked in, and Nangong Huan looked up at him: "Have you found any clues?"

"Your Majesty, I have discovered that after you and the Empress left the palace today, Chun Chan, the First-Class Palace Maid of the Empress, entered the Consort's palace. I feared alerting her and dared not act rashly. I humbly request Your Majesty's instructions!"

The Empress, having heard Li Deshan's words, straightened up from the Duchess's embrace, her face filled with shock: "Chun Chan? Is it the Imperial Concubine who summoned you?"

Li Deshan shook his head: "According to Granny Liu, she went secretly. Granny Liu noticed that you hadn't had a good appetite these past few days, and she didn't know when you would return to the palace today, so she went to the Imperial Kitchen to get the rose dew that you usually like to drink."

I just happened to see Chun Chan coming out of the Consort's palace, but she didn't make a sound. She was waiting for you and His Majesty to return to the palace before reporting to you. Seeing me return, she asked me to inform you and His Majesty of the decision!

Mu Yuyan looked at Nangong Huan, who said, "Detain Chun Chan for now and hand her over to the Criminal Investigation Department for interrogation."

Li Liuyun spoke up: "Father, could you perhaps have Chief Steward Li take Chun Chan to the Prince of Huainan's residence? I have a way to get him to tell the truth willingly."

Nangong Li, Mu Yuyan, and the others all looked surprised. What method did Yun'er use to get Chuncan to tell the truth?

Nangong Li coughed lightly: "Father, Mother Yun'er's master has developed a pill called the Truth Pill. After taking it, people will tell you all the truth in their hearts?"

Nangong Huan asked, "Is it really believable? Has anyone been asked to test it?"

Nangong Li called out towards the door, "An Yi, come in for a moment!"

Upon hearing Nangong Li's voice, An Yi pushed open the door and entered. Seeing everyone staring at him, An Yi was somewhat puzzled and touched his nose: "Master, did you call me? What are your orders?"

Nangong Li smiled and said, "Father wants to ask someone about the effects of the Truth Pill. I think you are the most qualified to answer this question. Why don't you tell Father about your experience after taking the Truth Pill?"

Upon hearing Nangong Li's words, and especially upon hearing the words "Truth Pill," An Yi quickly took a step back, his eyes filled with terror.

Seeing An Yi's reaction, everyone became even more curious. When did An Yi take the Truth Pill, and what did he say?

Nangong Huan spoke up, "An Yi, tell me, what was the reaction after taking this Truth Pill? Did you really tell the whole truth without a single lie?"

An Yi looked at Nangong Li and said, "Master, may I speak? If I do, will you slap me away again?"

Now it was Nangong Huanle's turn to laugh: "Oh, it's alright. With me here, I'll protect you. Tell me, what did you say after taking this truth pill? If it's the truth, I'll stand up for you!"

"I forgive you, but tell me how you felt after eating it!" Nangong Li glanced at An Yi.

Upon hearing Nangong Li's words, An Yi still took a step back. That day, his subordinate mistakenly believed that the Truth Pill was to enhance internal strength. After taking the princess's Truth Pill, he revealed everything he had been thinking.

I felt like my mouth was out of control; I blurted out things I wouldn't normally dare say. My subordinate said the prince was stingy and miserly, always borrowing money and never paying it back.

Although Nangong Huan was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Haha...haha...you brat, I never thought that you, the Prince of Pingnan, with your immense wealth, would borrow money from your subordinates and not pay it back, and even be criticized by them. How ridiculous! How shameful!"

Nangong Li rolled his eyes at Nangong Huan: "I simply forgot, and I've already calculated the interest for them!"

An nodded slightly: "Yes, Master has even calculated the interest owed for the past few years!"

"several years?"

"Shut up!"

Nangong Huan pointed at Nangong Li and laughed, "How many more years have you been owing me?"

Mu Yuyan interrupted the two of them: "Right now, aren't we talking about bringing Chun Chan here for interrogation?"