The Crown Princess calculated with her fingers and the prince was terrified.

Eunuch Su was a ruthless figure in front of the Emperor. It was said that he was a trusted confidant who had been by the Emperor's side since childhood and held a significant position in the palace.

Now his hair is half white, he is thin and emaciated, and his face is as white as paper. Although people without roots usually look like girls, thin and fair-skinned, his appearance is obviously very abnormal.

Upon seeing Shen Shijing, he put down what he was holding and went to greet him.

"Your Highness, what brings you to the palace banquet today?!"

He merely gave a slight curtsy, a gesture of greeting, without bending his body completely.

Such a veteran is not someone who would take care of in the most meticulous way.

"I have some questions I'd like to ask Eunuch Su!"

Eunuch Su instructed his men to bring a chair for the sickly Shen Shijing to sit down before approaching him.

"This servant should obey His Highness the Crown Prince's summons, but this servant has some matters to attend to."

"The Emperor's medicine cannot be delayed, Your Highness, perhaps we could reschedule for another time?"

Eunuch Su clearly wanted to send Shen Shijing away. Seeing Eunuch Su's attitude, Jiang Xianyue felt even more uneasy. If he were someone from the Consort's side and the one who started the incident by burying something under the tree, he would definitely find a way to inform her.

Now that Jiang Xian Yue has come looking for him, he won't get that chance.

Eunuch Su had obviously also seen Jiang Xianyue.

"This young lady looks unfamiliar!"

It should be known that Shen Shijing was not interested in women and rarely had girls around him. Jiang Xianyue looked young, and although she didn't have much expression, she looked like a naive young girl, which made Eunuch Su secretly suspicious.

Jiang Xianyue didn't intend to hide it.

She already had a way to deal with this.

Thinking about it, she smiled and looked at Eunuch Su.

"I am Jiang Xianyue, the eldest daughter of Minister Jiang!"

"It's you! You are Jiang Xianyue, the woman His Majesty personally summoned today!"

Eunuch Su was surprised for a moment, but quickly concealed the suspicion in his eyes and looked at Jiang Xianyue.

"Why is Miss Jiang here in the inner palace instead of in the Imperial Garden? This is not a place for a young lady like you!"

With her delicate fingers pointing at Jiang Xian Yue, Eunuch Su's intention to drive them away became even clearer.

Jiang Xianyue simply smiled calmly.

"After I finish asking my questions, I will take Miss Jiang away!"

Shen Shijing didn't know why Jiang Xianyue wanted to see Eunuch Su today. She was stirring up trouble and it was probably impossible to keep this a secret. Was she trying to tip off Shen Qinglan's people?

But I don't think so.

Liang Feng reported that they had met yesterday, and there was something they couldn't discuss yesterday.

Today's events were entirely orchestrated by Jiang Xianyue.

Shen Shijing decided to calm himself down and play dumb for once to see what Jiang Xianyue was planning to do.

In this life, Shen Shijing never fully trusted her.

The events of my past life were too tragic.

Shen Shijing raised his eyes, his gaze languid and weary.

"The tree that the Empress Dowager planted for me has fallen. I was going to send someone to deal with it, but some horrifying things were dug up from under the tree."

"Eunuch Su knows that our dynasty has always avoided witchcraft and sorcery, so this prince wants to know, that tree from back then... is there any mystery behind it!"

Shen Shijing's gaze fell directly on Eunuch Su.

Even the usually composed old eunuch showed a fleeting moment of panic in his eyes.

Only then did he reluctantly ask, "Your Highness, what kind of witchcraft?"

"This servant knows that the current Crown Prince's residence was personally arranged by the Empress when she was alive. The late Empress passed away early, and Your Highness is deeply saddened. This servant was indeed involved in that matter, but this servant did not see anything extraordinary!"

As he spoke, Eunuch Su straightened his back.

"Otherwise, let's tell the Emperor about this and let him investigate!"

This is no different from tipping someone off; if things escalate, the instigator will find out.

Shen Shijing slammed his hand on the table, about to speak, when Jiang Xianyue stepped in front of him.

“Eunuch Su, please forgive my bluntness.”

That thing harmed His Highness the Crown Prince's health, and those involved are not spared.

Have Eunuch Su suffered from any hidden ailments over the years, such as sometimes feeling as cold as ice or having a splitting headache? These are all backlashes from that witchcraft.

Judging from Eunuch Su's appearance, those people probably already had their way with him. Eunuch Su, you won't live much longer!

"You are brave!"

Eunuch Su glared angrily, his eyes wide open, clearly indicating that Jiang Xian Yue was right.

All the symptoms matched, but Grandpa Su didn't believe a young girl.

"Don't think that just because the Grand Master says your destiny is special, you can actually start pretending to be a god or ghost."

"I'm already this old, and I've spent my whole life serving the Emperor. It's normal to have some hidden ailments; the Imperial Hospital can find them. You little girl are just exaggerating. Be careful, or I'll..."

Before Eunuch Su could finish speaking, Jiang Xian Yue pointed to the thumb ring on Eunuch Su's hand.

That was a white jade thumb ring, with specks of gold sprinkled on it.

Perhaps it's not yellow with gold flecks, but more like orange, or even fresh blood red; at first glance, it's quite unique.

As an old servant of the Emperor, it was not surprising that Eunuch Su usually wore some valuable ornaments. Not to mention gifts from others, he also received many gifts personally bestowed by the Emperor.

"This ring will kill you; it's been cursed!"

Jiang Xianyue remained expressionless, exuding an air of profound mystery.

Eunuch Su became even angrier. His pale face and distorted features made him look like a vengeful ghost seeking death.

"You brat, how dare you spout nonsense! I'll teach you a lesson!"

Even among the princes in this palace, no one has ever been so disrespectful to Eunuch Su.

At this moment, Shen Shijing glanced at the table.

"Eunuch Su, I'm still here!"

His indifferent tone carried an air of authority.

Eunuch Su immediately bowed.

"Your Highness, you saw it with your own eyes. This Jiang family girl is pretending to be a ghost, and I'm afraid she has some other plans."

How could there be anything wrong under that tree? She might have done this on purpose!

"It's not impossible!"

Shen Shijing rested his chin on one hand, looking at Jiang Xianyue with a leisurely air.

"I forgot to ask, Miss Jiang, since you are so confident, what can you say to prove yourself?"

Jiang Xianyue cursed Shen Shijing a thousand times in her heart.

He's a traitor, he's definitely earned that infamy.

She risked offending Eunuch Su to get information for Shen Shijing, but he actually suspected her.

"Yes, if you cannot prove it today, I will personally report to the Emperor. Miss Jiang, playing tricks in the inner palace is a capital offense!"

Eunuch Su's tone became more forceful, as if he was about to punish Jiang Xianyue.

Jiang Xianyue, however, remained calm and walked towards Eunuch Su.

"This humble woman saved Father-in-law's life! It's easy to tell who the good people are!"

As she spoke, Jiang Xianyue took out a yellow talisman that she had drawn earlier from her sleeve.

The cinnabar on the yellow talisman looked like fresh human blood, seemingly flowing, and was eerily red.

Eunuch Su immediately took two steps back, exclaiming in horror, "Don't come any closer! What is this?!"