The pampered heiress holds the script and leads her cannon fodder family to a counterattack.

A subtle smile appeared on the Empress Dowager's lips.

How could you possibly leave evidence when you do things yourself?

No matter how you check this cup, you won't find anything wrong with it.

The emperor looked puzzled.

No problem? How could that be?

The guards around him were absolutely trustworthy and would not lie to him.

I don't know what methods the other party used to make the cup burn, but it couldn't be because Qin Wanying is an unlucky person.

"See? It's been checked, there's nothing wrong with the cup! The Director of the Imperial Observatory said it, how could it be false? The Director is a chosen one!" the Empress Dowager exclaimed.

As soon as the Empress Dowager finished speaking, everyone present fell silent.

In fact, many of those present were seasoned officials who clearly understood what was happening: the Empress Dowager, in collusion with the Imperial Observatory and invoking supernatural beliefs, wanted to eliminate Qin Wanying.

However, no one present dared to speak.

The Imperial Observatory held a very high position among the people, and was almost revered as a deity by them.

To trace the origins of this situation, we must go back to the founding emperor of the Great Yao Dynasty.

The founding emperor of the Great Yao Dynasty initially employed a sorcerer whose method of divination was indeed accurate and could produce some extraordinary phenomena. Through deliberate propaganda, he was hailed as a divine being, a chosen one of the gods.

The sorcerer once said that Emperor Yao was the chosen one of Heaven and put him on the throne.

That alchemist was the first Director of the Imperial Observatory under Emperor Yao.

From that generation onward, the position of Director of the Imperial Observatory was basically deified, and the people believed that the Director was a chosen one by God.

However, anyone who has witnessed the complex power struggles of the imperial court knows that the Imperial Observatory was merely a tool for the royal family to manipulate power.

But who dares to say that?

If I say it, wouldn't I incur public wrath?

Even the emperor wouldn't dare say such a thing.

If I were to speak out, it would be to slap the face of the founding emperor, and also to slap the face of every previous emperor.

Unless the supervisor himself commits some wrongdoing or does something that violates the laws of Emperor Yao, he cannot be removed from his pedestal.

But the situation is urgent now, so how can we find a way to convict this supervisor?

"Since Qin Wanying is an ominous person, Supervisor, what do you suggest we do with her?" the Empress Dowager asked.

"Send this woman to the temple in the northeast corner of Dayao, and confine her there for life. This calamity can be averted," the supervisor replied.

This result was achieved after discussions with the Empress Dowager.

If Qin Wanying is killed directly, the Marquis's mansion will definitely not let it go.

Locking her up first, preventing her from contacting the outside world, would render her ineffective.

The climate in Northeast China is harsh, and the average lifespan is very low. It is understandable that people would die from illness.

A hint of pleasure flashed in Yan Yuelan's eyes.

Qin Wanying made me suffer such a huge loss; I can't let her turn the tables this time.

However, Yan Yuelan said nothing; she couldn't reveal that she was on the side of the Empress Dowager and the War King.

"For the sake of the Great Yao Kingdom's fate, we can only ask the Qin family's younger sister to make this sacrifice," the Ninth Princess said. As the War King's younger sister, the Ninth Princess was naturally on the side of the Empress Dowager and the War King.

Qin Wanying's expression was solemn.

If they lock her up and cut off her from the outside world, what will happen to the Marquis's mansion? Without her, the Marquis's mansion cannot change its fate; it will probably still end up with the entire family being executed.

Qin Wanying carefully recalled where she had seen this blue flame before, and then, combined with the warm wine, she suddenly relaxed her brow and remembered.

The guards were about to step forward and take her away again.

Qin Wanying said, "Stop! I can prove that I am not a vixen who brings ruin to the country!"

"Let her finish speaking!" the Emperor declared.

The Empress Dowager was sweating bullets.

The Empress Dowager was unsure whether Qin Wanying, who could tell fortunes, could win her over.

At this moment, Qin Wanying's claim that she could prove she wasn't a femme fatale who brought ruin to the country might actually be true. If she were to turn the tables, wouldn't all his efforts have been in vain?

It will be difficult to have such an opportunity again next time.

The Empress Dowager then said, "Don't listen to this witch's nonsense! Take her away immediately!"

Qin Yezhong was furious: "According to the laws of the Great Yao Dynasty, a prisoner's appeal must be heard before any proceedings are taken. To deny a prisoner even the right to speak is a violation of the law! I beg Your Majesty to see the truth!"

The eldest princess also stepped forward and said, "Mother, we can't just shut her out. She's the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family. How can we just treat her like this? Wouldn't that break the heart of an old minister?"

The Crown Prince spoke up: "The Marquis of Dingbei has been loyal and virtuous for generations, serving the country and fighting on the battlefield. Qin Xingyuan has also devoted himself to the country. Qin Yunzhu has made meritorious contributions in treating the epidemic. How can we treat the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Dingbei's family so casually!"

Duke Wei also stood up and said, "Your Majesty and Empress Dowager, please investigate thoroughly and listen to this woman's side of the story. Do not wrong an innocent person!"

The eldest princess and the Duke of Wei spoke up for Qin Wanying one after another, so the Empress Dowager could not say anything more, but her face was very ugly.

With all the civil and military officials watching, and Qin Wanying being the daughter of a marquis, it was indeed unreasonable to take her away without even letting her speak.

The guard turned to look at the Empress Dowager, who remained silent, before stopping his actions.

"Your Majesty and Empress Dowager, the reason the cup caught fire is because the bottom of the cup was coated with something called Cold Jade Fire."

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager felt a chill run down her spine.

How did she know about the Cold Jade Fire?

This thing comes from Dongyuan and is rare; most of the people of Dayao don't know about it.

Xiao Dongqian also gasped.

Cold Jade Fire? She even figured out Cold Jade Fire?

According to intelligence, he discovered that Qin Wanying's fortune-telling ability was limited; she couldn't predict everything.

But how could she know about the Cold Jade Fire?

I had to go through a lot of trouble to find this item in Dongyuan.

“Nonsense! What Cold Jade Fire? I have never heard of it!” the supervisor said.

“Sister Wanying, I understand your feelings, but you can’t just make up something to fool Father and the Empress Dowager!” Ninth Princess Xiao Yingxue said. “That’s a crime of deceiving the Emperor, you mustn’t be foolish!”

Xiao Yingxue's words, on the surface, seemed to be for Qin Wanying's sake, but in reality, they directly accused her of deceiving the emperor.

Qin Wanying gritted her teeth. This Ninth Princess was indeed annoying; she was scheming and wicked.

Qin Wanying continued, "This item comes from Dongyuan and is rare. It's normal that the people of Dayao haven't heard of it. When it burns, the flame is blue and the ignition point is extremely low. It leaves no trace after burning, so no trace can be found on the cup."

“Someone must be trying to harm me by deliberately smearing this substance on the bottom of the cup. When warm wine was poured in, it caught fire.”

"Your Majesty, please grant me seven days. Within seven days, I will definitely find the Cold Jade Fire and bring it back."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ling Shuang, the daughter of the Marquis of Zhong'an, became anxious.

She lost face by announcing the engagement and was scolded by her father. In the first place, she didn't want to see the Marquis of Dingbei's family prosper.

He didn't like Qin Wanying either.

Now that Qin Wanying is in trouble, she was initially gloating, but then Qin Wanying mentioned the Cold Jade Fire. Could she possibly turn the tables?

So he said directly, "How dare you! I think you should flee in fear of punishment within these seven days!"