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It was not because Su Jinruo had tainted Lin Qing with his impurities, but it was because Su Chi …

Then, after this matter had been exposed, Su Chi had promised the Grand Commandant that he would take her as his wife … Are they all just putting on an act to gain a good reputation?

"Big brother …" Su Ranle breathed out in disbelief.

The fingernail in Noble Consort Xiang's hand suddenly snapped. He had actually pleaded guilty …

'Don't you know that your father is not here? If he is punished, no one can help … '

Old Emperor slapped the table and said with a gloomy face: "Vice Envoy Jiang Zuo is unable to see the way of the king to frame someone. Men, bring him down and bring him to the justice courts for trial."

If he were to be sent to the Supreme Court for questioning, wouldn't that mean that his big brother's reputation was...

The Noble Consort Xiang hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this matter shall be referred to the justice courts …"

The Old Emperor raised his hand to stop him. Today, he wanted to see how many officials were sent to the justice courts by him.

Resisting the flames patiently, his gaze locked onto Su Jinruo, "The frame-up one year ago, Su Aiqing has suffered."

Su Jinruo clenched his fists and said indifferently: "This humble subject thanks Your Majesty for venting this humble subject's grievances."

Gritting her lips, Su Ranle saw Su Chi being taken away by the guard who came forward, and got angry, she kowtowed and said: "Emperor, we have already investigated the slander a year ago, shouldn't we now investigate whether or not City Lord Su is a woman?!"

Since Su Jinruo did not do anything untoward to Lin Qing Qing a year ago, then …

The fact that she was a girl made it even more certain!

As Su Ranle's words fell, the originally tense atmosphere instantly tensed up.

"Su Aimin." Old Emperor called out lightly.

Su Jinruo knew that Old Emperor was asking her for an explanation.

The piercing pain from her palm did not make Su Jinruo feel uncomfortable at all. At the moment, she needed to calm down, she needed to be calm.

After using Su Chi's incident to stall for some time, he was still unable to think of a way to conceal his identity.

Could it be … The heavens wanted her to die?!

"Why?" Seeing that Su Jinruo did not say anything, the corner of Su Ranle's mouth hooked up into a ridiculing smile, "City Lord Su cannot say anything else, you are just a girl, you can't hide your identity, do you feel guilty?!"

As he shook the purple red liquid within the glass bottle, Shen Hancheng's gaze lightly swept across Su Jinruo, his expression not showing any signs of joy or anger.

Everyone's gazes uniformly landed on Su Jinruo, and started to size him up.

Her body was wrapped in a black robe, without the delicate aura of a daughter. Her face was calm, and she did not show any signs of panic due to being criticized by others.

In the past, when this person was framed multiple times, he was able to easily resolve it.

If such a person were a girl, then …

For men like them, it was likely that they would feel even more ashamed.

Old Emperor looked at Su Jinruo with a thoughtful expression. "Su Aiqing pondered for a while, but still did not say anything. Could it be that Su Aiqing cannot give me an explanation, huh?"

Her body tensed up, Su Jinruo's back was cold. Regarding Old Emperor's question, she only felt that her head was as heavy as a thousand gold, pressed down so hard that she had no way to think.

After this crisis, he would no longer have to worry about his identity being exposed, and it would also be much easier to carry out his plans.

If he couldn't pass this trial, he would die within a few days.

However, how could it be easy to get past this?

Su Jinruo thought for a while, then slowly raised his eyes and looked at Old Emperor.

She clasped her hands, her voice cold. "It is not what the Emperor thinks. This humble subject has been thinking for a long time, just thinking about how to prove his innocence." Today is a good day, so I can't let my clothes down and check my true body, lest I shame today's great day. This humble subject has once heard the Seventh Prince say that as the Seventh Prince's body, you cannot touch a woman. This humble subject was thinking, if I were to have any contact with the Prince, would I … "He can prove his innocence?

Once Shen Hancheng was born, he could not touch the woman, and even his Consort Mother could not. This matter was no longer a secret within the palace.

But even so, the Old Emperor still sealed off the news with all his might. It was because he couldn't bear to see his beloved girl giving birth to a child, and had been called a monster by others …

Therefore, when Su Jinruo spoke of this matter, the Old Emperor's gentle expression immediately darkened. It could even be said that he was angry to the point where even the two emperors sitting beside him could feel it.

, oh Su Jinruo, you touched the reverse scale of the Old Emperor.

Within the great hall, the winds and waves of darkness surged, and the gloomy and gloomy atmosphere caused one to feel an uncomfortable sense of oppression.

Su Jinruo lowered her eyes. It was not that she didn't know about Shen Hancheng's situation, it was a taboo in Old Emperor.

But... Since she had already reached this stage, she had no other choice.

If Shen Hancheng was willing to let her come into contact with him, Shen Hancheng would definitely have an illness and at that time, she could seize the chance to hold Shen Hancheng hostage and escape from the Imperial Palace.

Although the consequences would be severe, she couldn't care less!

If she had to watch helplessly as he was executed, to the point of being unable to save him, she might as well take a gamble and make a bet. Who knows …

There would be a way out.

Qian Yi frowned.

The smile on Shen Hancheng's face froze for a moment, but it quickly disappeared as no one realized the change that had just occurred to him.

After a brief moment of silence, Old Emperor said: "If Seventh Brother agrees, Su Aiqing can give it a try, but if Su Aiqing is really my daughter, I will not let her off lightly!"

Su Jinruo lowered her eyes, "This humble subject understands."

She looked at Shen Hancheng, her dark eyes revealing some unknown emotions, she raised her pace, step by step, she walked towards Shen Hancheng.

Seventh Prince Shen Hancheng, if you promise me, no matter what the result is, all the grudges between us will be written off right now. From now on, neither of us will owe each other!

Su Jinruo stood firmly in front of Shen Hancheng. She lowered her eyes and looked at him, the corners of her lips moving, "Your Highness …"

who was leaning on the red wooden chair laughed lazily: "Why should I help you?"

That's right …

Why?

From Shen Hancheng's standpoint, he couldn't touch her. If someone else wanted to prove his innocence and asked him for his help so casually, he would be injured. Then, who would be responsible for the pain he suffered …

It was unknown what it felt like. In the past, even if she wasn't on the same river as Shen Hancheng, Shen Hancheng had never rejected her so straightforwardly …

Su Jinruo's deep eyes flickered for a moment, and then she smiled.

"If this official says that this official can promise Your Highness one thing, will Your Highness help this official?"

Shen Hancheng glanced at Su Jinruo and did not say a word. He only extended his hand into the air and did not move again.

His intentions were extremely obvious.

For some reason, everyone's heart rose to their throats. They stared intently at Su Jinruo's actions, only to see Su Jinruo's dull eyes. He slowly raised his hand and extended it into the air.

Little by little, it got closer.

Everyone subconsciously held their breath and focused their attention as they stared straight at Su Jinruo. They placed a pair of petite hands that could even be considered a woman in Shen Hancheng's hands.

The iciness that came into his hands instantly caused Shen Hancheng's eyes to darken slightly.

The surroundings were completely silent. It was so quiet that one could almost hear the sound of the needle hitting the ground.

One second, two seconds …

After a long time, the expected scenario did not happen. Shen Hancheng's hand, was still as white as ever.

Su Jinruo, who had been preparing to make a move, slightly opened her eyes in shock. She suddenly raised her eyes and looked at Shen Hancheng.

Shen Hancheng frowned, his hands tensed up as he pulled her into his embrace, and she fell into a warm and hard embrace without any defenses.

Qian Yi's brows tightened even more.

Su Jinruo frowned, but Shen Hancheng used his hand to caress her fair cheeks. From the forehead, it slid down to her delicate chin.

During... His hand, however, did not change in the slightest.

His heart sank as all of his doubts turned to dust.

In the quiet great hall, noise gradually arose.

Su Ranle shook his head, and said in disbelief, "Impossible, how is this possible …"

"Didn't you say you saw his body? Aren't you completely sure that he's a woman? Why is there no reaction from Seventh Prince? Could it be that you're lying to me?!"

Hong Yu bit her lips and said anxiously: "This servant …" This servant doesn't know either. Master Su is obviously a woman … "

How could a man be more beautiful than a girl?

The man's appearance was quite charming and gentle, but …

She had never seen or heard of red jade before. There was a man that could be as beautiful as a flower!

Because Su Jinruo was standing just now, but Shen Hancheng was sitting right now, and now that he was pulled into Shen Hancheng's embrace, Su Jinruo could only turn around and sit on Shen Hancheng's lap.

This posture...

It was so mysterious that it caused everyone to suck in a breath of cold air.

Even though she herself was a thousand times more confused, when Shen Hancheng's hand touched her cheek, Su Jinruo's body still stiffened subconsciously.

From that direction, she could clearly see the expression in Shen Hancheng's eyes.

It was an unapproachable, questioning, yet rather complicated look in his eyes.

When Shen Hancheng confirmed that there were no changes to his hand, Su Jinruo clearly saw a deep look pass through Shen Hancheng's eyes, and then her body was pushed out by Shen Hancheng.

Su Jinruo took the opportunity to stand up, and after glancing at Shen Hancheng for some reason, she turned around and said to Old Emperor: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Seventh Prince did not have any reaction, and this humble subject has been proven to be a man. May Your Majesty punish the person who slandered this humble subject!"

Su Ranle shook her head vigorously. It was her big brother who had said that she dared to criticize Su Jinruo as a woman because this matter had been proven.

Now that his big brother was not by his side, and Su Jinruo had touched Shen Hancheng …

Hong Yu also could not believe it. The two of them followed Su Jinruo's words, and the expressions of panic on their faces became heavier and heavier.

Seeing that Old Emperor had an intention to speak, in a moment of desperation, the red jade eyes turned and said: "Maybe the matter of Seventh Prince not being able to touch women is fake, or maybe, Seventh Prince's disease is cured? It has been so many years, but I can't say for sure that Prince's illness has recovered, so long ago. Master Su had only touched Prince a little, even if he had proven his identity, wouldn't it be too reckless?! "

With that said, Su Ranle acted like he was in a desperate situation, following along, "If Seventh Prince cannot touch a woman and recover from her illness, then City Lord Su does not count as proving her identity!"