She was buried alive at the start, but she's determined to smash her ex-husband's head in

The scene was chaotic. Wenwen was like a madwoman, ignoring even the Imperial Concubine's words, and emotionally accused Lin Qingwei.

"You pushed the county princess into the water and forced her to pick up your things, otherwise you would beat her with a stick! The palace maids and eunuchs who came and went can all testify! You arrived at Yongning Palace not long after the county princess arrived! At that time, there were only the two of you in Yongning Palace! Who else could it be but you?"

Her words were well-founded and logical, and even if Consort An really wanted to protect Lin Qingwei, she would have to convince everyone in front of everyone.

At this moment, a man from the Ministry of Justice stepped forward and said, "There are many suspicious points in this matter. Since Wenwen insists that it was Miss Lin who did it, why don't we let this minister inquire about it?"

Consort An thought it was feasible and said to Lin Qingwei, "I am willing to believe you, but you also have to make everyone else believe you, right? Vice Minister Yang has worked in the Ministry of Justice for many years and has solved many cases. If you are innocent, he will definitely clear your name."

Lin Qingwei knew that avoiding the topic would only increase the suspicion surrounding him, so he nodded to Vice Minister Yang in front of him and said, "Please ask me what you have to say, sir."

Lin Xiuyao looked even more nervous than Lin Qingwei.

Actually, she felt that Lin Qingwei had the guts to kill Song Miaoyan, but she didn't have the time! She guessed that Lin Qingwei was still with Pei Zhaoan at that time!

No matter which matter is exposed, it will not benefit Lin Qingwei or the Lin family!

Minister Yang asked, "Is what Wenwen said about the conflict between you and Miss Song true?"

"true."

Did Miss Lin arrive at Yongning Palace after the County Princess?

"Yes."

Lin Xiuyao's face grew paler as she listened; among those present, no one was more suspicious than Lin Qingwei...

Vice Minister Yang: "Has Miss Lin stayed in her room ever since she arrived at Yongning Palace? Can anyone testify to that?"

Pei-Chih rushed forward, wanting to testify for Lin Qing-Wei, but Lin Qing-Wei stopped her.

She did indeed have a period of time she couldn't explain, so she remained silent and didn't answer the question.

Yang Shilang understood immediately and turned to Consort An, saying, "At first glance, the wound on Miss Song's wrist seems to be self-inflicted, but after years of handling cases, I have carefully examined it and found that, judging from the angle of the cut and the force applied, it does indeed seem to be the work of another woman."

My men searched Miss Song's house but found no murder weapon. Therefore, it can be inferred that the murder weapon was likely taken away by the murderer.

"The time period that Miss Lin cannot confirm coincides with the time when Miss Song was murdered. I humbly request Your Highness's permission to allow my men to search the rooms of all the young ladies."

Consort An: "Granted."

Not long after, Yang's men actually found a small dagger and a discarded handkerchief that had been wiped with blood.

All of these were found near Lin Qingwei's house...

Lin Qingwei calmly said, "Everyone in Yongning Palace could leave things somewhere. I wouldn't be stupid enough to kill someone and then take the murder weapon back to my own territory."

What she said makes a lot of sense.

Just as Vice Minister Yang picked up the dagger and handkerchief to examine them himself, Lin Shuhui raised her head and froze the moment she saw the handkerchief.

Her face held an innocent yet cruel naiveté: "Sister, wasn't this handkerchief a gift I gave you before I entered the palace?"

Lin Xiuyao really wanted to slap Lin Shuhui to death. Why did she have to show up and try to get attention? Wouldn't it be better if she just stayed silent?!

Consort An felt deceived and angrily slammed her hand on the table, pointing at Lin Qingwei and saying, "How could I have trusted you! I never imagined you could have such a vicious heart! Guards! Take her to the dungeon and await her fate!"

"Wait a minute." Lin Qingwei glanced at Lin Shuhui and said, "Just now, it was Lord Yang who was asking me questions. There are still some things I don't understand that I would like to ask Lord Yang. Please give me a little time, Your Highness."

"ask!"

Yang, the Vice Minister, looked at Lin Qingwei with a puzzled expression: "Miss Lin, is there any question?"

Lin Qingwei said, "Doesn't Your Excellency find it strange? Since I have such a deep conflict with the County Princess, how could she be so unguarded towards me, allowing me to come and go as I please?"

Vice Minister Yang nodded thoughtfully: "Indeed, there are no signs of a struggle inside the room. It looks like it was done by someone who caught the county princess off guard."

She then looked at Wenwen: "As the county princess's personal maid, why didn't you stay by her side all the time? Where were you when she had her accident?"

Wenwen blushed and explained, "The county princess fell into the water and asked me to prepare things for her bath. So, I was away for a while, and when I came back, I found the young lady lying down."

"So, you knew the county princess was dead a long time ago?"

Wenwen waved her hands repeatedly: "No, no, no! I'm very sure that Miss was still alive at that time! She was even talking in her sleep!"

"And then? Where did you go? Did you see me go into the county princess's room with your own eyes?"

"No..." Wenwen's voice trailed off, sounding guilty.

Lin Qingwei looked at Minister Yang again and said, "So, does that mean Wenwen is also a suspect?"

She then changed the subject, saying, "Perhaps Shuhui is also a strong suspect."

"The only people who can make the county princess so familiar with her are Wenwen and Lin Shuhui!" Lin Xiuyao said loudly. "Besides, you embroidered so many handkerchiefs, they might be yours!"

Lin Shuhui, her face pale, immediately knelt on the ground and began to cry. Her timid and innocent appearance made it hard to believe that she was the one who did it. Wenwen also tried her best to argue, even bringing up the fact that Lin Qingwei had wanted to strangle her younger sister when she was little.

"Miss Lin was sent to the countryside because of her malicious heart! Who knows if she has changed for the better?"

"What's there to say about kids playing around! I'm still alive! She didn't strangle me!" Lin Xiuyao couldn't help but retort when Wenwen brought her into the conversation.

The main reason is that she dislikes Lin Shuhui more! Her conflict with Lin Qingwei is open, and she never stabs you in the back, but Lin Shuhui is different; she likes to stab you in the back.

This was the first time Yang Shilang had ever heard so many women chattering incessantly in his ear, and his once clear mind was starting to cloud his judgment.

He said, "Miss Lin is right. Wenwen and the Third Miss are also suspects, but you have refused to answer what you did and who you were with during the time after arriving at Yongning Palace. You are more suspicious in this regard."

Lin Shuhui looked at Lin Qingwei with red eyes: "I know that you pulled me out to take the blame because you were afraid that your wrongdoings would be discovered. I don't blame you, but you really shouldn't have been so cruel to the county princess."

Lin Qingwei almost laughed. Was Lin Shuhui finally showing her true colors because she couldn't refute her?

Does she hate herself that much? Or rather, does she hate Lin Qingwei that much? Why does she always try to kill Lin Qingwei every time she strikes?