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

Shen Qinglan and General Lu reported Jiang Xianyue and Shen Shijing to the Emperor.

The reason is simple: Jiang Xianyue is playing tricks, and Shen Shijing is bullying the ministers.

Earlier, the Grand Master said that Jiang Xian Yue had an excellent destiny, but unexpectedly, the two of them both met with misfortune in a short period of time. Who wouldn't sigh with regret?

The Emperor sat high in the main seat, looking down upon everyone.

"Your Highness, what do you have to say?"

"What's wrong with this Jiang family girl? You were perfectly fine just a few days ago, and you were engaged to the Crown Prince for only a few days. How did such a big incident happen?"

To be honest, Jiang Xianyue had already been abandoned.

The Emperor allowed Jiang Xianyue to make the choice, but in reality, he wanted to give Shen Qinglan a legitimate opportunity to fight for it. Since the Heavenly Phoenix Maiden had chosen Shen Qinglan, one can imagine what kind of status Shen Qinglan held.

Therefore, many people have unknowingly given Jiang Xianyue the correct answer long ago.

The emperor naturally didn't believe it; how could a mere woman overthrow anything?

Now that things have blown up, the Emperor no longer wants to protect Jiang Xianyue.

The Emperor's face darkened. He slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and shouted, "Jiang Xianyue, do you think you can act with impunity just because you've become the Crown Princess?"

Jiang Xianyue knelt down.

Shen Shijing did not explain immediately. He knew that Jiang Xianyue was capable and, being alone, did not necessarily need protection.

"Your Majesty, I grew up in the mountains and met a sorcerer master. We are somewhat similar in our understanding of metaphysics and divination. Recently, because I did not marry the Second Prince, I fell out with the Vice Minister's mansion and moved out on my own."

Because he didn't want to live off his savings, he opened a shop selling talismans. As for General Lu's matter, it was because that young General Lu was corrupt and attracted evil spirits, which caused his own trouble.

"How could I possibly possess such great abilities?"

"You also know mystical arts?"

The Emperor found it hard to believe.

"Could it be a scam?"

The emperor raised his voice of doubt, not believing Jiang Xianyue at all.

Jiang Xianyue showed no sign of nervousness, calmly looking at everyone in the hall.

"So, when the Second Prince brought this matter to the Emperor's attention, was it to say that I cheated out of money, or that I didn't cheat out of money?"

If it is said that I cheated out of money, the Emperor can investigate whether I have the ability or not.

If I hadn't swindled General Lu out of his money, I wouldn't have taken it, and there would be no consequence. Even if I were a fraud, running a small shop in the capital to make a living, it shouldn't be this serious.”

Yes, neither the Lu family, nor the Second Prince, nor even the Star Palace gave Jiang Xianyue any money.

"The evil spirits in the Lu family may have been summoned by you."

General Lu spoke with absolute certainty, his voice filled with conviction.

"Oh?"

Jiang Xianyue said, "General Lu, have I ever been to your residence or had any contact with Young General Lu?"

No matter what kind of evil magic it is, there must first be an opportunity for contact. I haven't even touched General Lu's clothes, so how could I possibly attract evil spirits?

Shen Shijing couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Everyone felt awkward; no one had expected Jiang Xianyue to be so quick-witted.

But after she said that, no one answered or provided any evidence.

Seeing the silence and the speechless crowd, the Emperor realized that it might all be a fabrication.

Jiang Xianyue had indeed never been in contact with the Lu family.

Even Shen Qinglan was caught off guard and didn't know what to say for a moment.

He had never seen Jiang Xianyue so eloquent in front of him, because Jiang Xianyue was always poised and graceful in his presence.

Shen Qinglan quickly realized what was happening and bowed with her hands clasped in greeting.

"Does Your Highness think I don't know that the Crown Prince wants to bribe Huo Rujing?"

"Huo Rujing's wife and the young general Lu's wife entered the family on the same day. Huo's new wife died tragically, and then this Miss Jiang came along, and the Lu family suffered misfortune. How can this not be considered revenge?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

My son has been perfectly fine since his wedding, how could this suddenly happen!

General Lu also knelt down, tears streaming down his face.

Just then, the Grand Preceptor requested an audience.

After the Emperor gave his permission, the Grand Preceptor slowly approached.

"emperor!"

The Grand Master, with a sincere expression, knelt down and bowed.

"Let me explain what Miss Jiang has done. I'm afraid this is some kind of crooked and evil practice, a form of revenge."

This Miss Jiang, relying on my prediction of her fate, is still swindling and deceiving people in the capital, trying to smear the Star Palace. She's bewitched and her intentions are despicable.

During the Duan Dynasty, the position of the Grand Preceptor was extraordinary.

The Grand Master's words were tantamount to condemning Jiang Xian Yue.

Whether the Crown Prince was behind this is unknown.

"I am loyal to my sovereign and love my country, wholeheartedly devoted to Your Highness. Since Your Highness has failed to win me over, you naturally want to support your own person to ascend the throne."

General Lu did not forget to make an excuse.

"Who do you think you are, to think you're worthy of my personal courtship?"

Shen Shijing glanced at General Lu sideways, seemingly looking down on him. A national elder, so scorned, was too angry to speak.

The emperor was furious.

"Your Highness, I will settle accounts with you later regarding your forming cliques. This Jiang Xianyue, relying on the Grand Preceptor's divine command, is trying to play tricks in the capital. I will not let her go."

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Everyone looked at Jiang Xianyue, thinking that if Jiang Xianyue's crime was proven, she would be in grave danger. But to their surprise, Jiang Xianyue remained calm and composed, displaying great righteousness.

“I have never engaged in any supernatural or ghostly practices, and I am not convinced.”

Is it possible for the Grand Preceptor to decide my life or death with just a few words? It was they who said I was born with the destiny of a phoenix and wanted me to choose the Second Prince.

"I refuse. It's them again who accuse me of being a charlatan. I was born uncouth; how could I possibly have so many schemes and tricks up my sleeve? It's all your doing."

Jiang Xianyue's tone was firm.

In fact, he tightly gripped the talisman hidden in his sleeve.

If the emperor is under a spell, in order to prevent others from seeing it, he must remain true to his original intentions and not be biased in matters of state.

Jiang Xian Yue even speculated that the Emperor's true will was clashing and struggling with their magic.

It was only by occasionally succeeding in struggling that Shen Shijing's position as crown prince was protected.

As expected, although Jiang Xianyue's spell could not break the curse, the emperor did not immediately punish her.

"Aren't the Grand Preceptor's words evidence?"

When General Lu confronted Jiang Xian Yue, his tone was sharp.

Jiang Xianyue merely glanced at him indifferently, just like Shen Shijing, showing no regard for General Lu whatsoever.

"Grand Master, do you have any evidence to prove that Miss Jiang is faking her powers?"

The Grand Master hadn't made such preparations either. In his mind, Jiang Xian Yue had already been punished, so why wait until now? Thus, the Grand Master also activated his spell. Shen Shi Jing looked at Jiang Xian Yue and clearly felt that Jiang Xian Yue's expression had become much worse.

“Father, I have witnesses.”

Shen Shijing stepped forward and finally spoke.

Seeing Jiang Xianyue's pale face, he felt more sorry for her than anyone else.

"Ok?"

These two forces were giving the emperor a headache, but he still forced himself to stay focused.

"Where are the witnesses?"