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"Prince Yan should be thinking about the eight palace maids in the chamber."

"There's no need for you to worry." Xiao Yijin sneered, but in his heart, he wanted nothing more than to kill her and silence her. No matter how much use this Ghost Doctor had, if he saw through his motives and blocked his path, he was his biggest enemy.

"I know that Your Highness wants to rush over and silence them, but you've never thought about it. If they all die, you'll only end up with more problems, which will only increase Imperial Concubine Lan's suspicions with you."

Xiao Yijin was stunned for a moment before his hand relaxed.

"Who knows, the reason why I came here was because I was waiting for you to fall into the trap set up by the empress. "If all eight palace maids were to suddenly die, the most suspicious thing would be you and your mother. If there is any more evidence against you …"

"Nonsense, is he creating something out of nothing without evidence?"

"Creating something from nothing isn't something lacking. For example, that pair of embroidered shoes that came out of nowhere."

Xiao Yijin's heart turned cold, and he subconsciously stopped his attack.

Li Yue did not press forward. At the same time, she took a step back. Her red sleeves gently rolled over as the silver tip of her fingertip disappeared.

"Do you know where those embroidered shoes came from?"

Li Yue glanced at him, her eyes cold. "Right now, those shoes are no longer important. Your Highness doesn't have time."

"What are you trying to do?"

"Your Highness is finally willing to ask. The reason Li Yue is guarding here is because she wants to make a deal with you. "

"Trade?"

"Rather than the sudden deaths of those eight palace maids, it's impossible …"

When Xiao Yi Jin heard this, he became even more surprised. After a long while, he asked, "What do you want to obtain by doing all this for me?"

"The tribute of the Southern Moon, is the Jade Velvet Horn that the Emperor bestowed to you last night."

"What is that? is it worth Miss Li Yue risking her life to enter the palace at night to exchange for it? " At first, Xiao Yi Jin didn't put that thing in his heart, but after hearing that she could use it as a trade, he became suspicious.

Li Yue took a few slow and unhurried steps, her voice filled with an unquestionable meaning. "Prince, no matter what it is, it's unable to reverse your current disadvantage. Besides cooperating with me, there's no other way."

Xiao Yijin took a deep breath, "Alright."

"It's a deal."

In the end, Xiao Yijin still didn't feel reassured. He quietly followed behind Li Yue and entered the room. Seeing her figure sticking to the shadows, dots of silver light flashed and all the guards outside the room fell to the ground.

She slipped inside alone, but the room was silent.

Xiao Yijin became more and more curious, and the trust he had in her increased by a few points.

Only after a long time did she come out. She was still dressed in her red gauze gown, and her dress was like a floating flame in the dark night.

Xiao Yijin quietly retreated out of the darkness.

Falling Moon glanced at his invisibility. It was a quiet night without any wind, and the slight movement of the leaves made her sneer.

No rush, if I help him this time, I'll be in trouble in the future.

After the birthday banquet was over, the various princes and princes were left behind. Only when the Emperor's personal officials had retreated did the Emperor take a quick glance around the hall. He indifferently said, "Men, go and see if the King of Yan is well. Invite him over."

"No need." With the support of a palace maid, Xiao Yijin slowly walked in. He still looked to be in a bad mood.

"Father, your son is better now. Come take a look."

"You're a good one." The emperor paused for a moment and glanced at Xiao Yi Jin disdainfully. He clearly understood that Xiao Yi Jin had come here specifically to listen to the interrogation.

Before the princes left the palace, this matter had to be investigated thoroughly.

Soon enough, eight palace maids were brought in from the room. All of their clothes were stained with blood, but their faces were still in good condition. The rest of them seemed to be half-dead from the torture.

In the palace, very few people who entered the cell managed to come out. The empress's methods were quite ruthless. If the eight of them were to agree on who to point at, then there was no way this person could escape a crime.

The empress gave him a stern smile. "I admit it." Then he slightly raised his chin, indicating that he should continue the conversation.

A palace maid shivered and raised her head. She looked straight at the two empress and said with a trembling voice, "This servant, this servant is willing to admit defeat. That pair of shoes …" Yes... "It was a servant who went to steal medicine …"

"Oh? What are you planning to do by stealing medicine? "

"Liu Shangshu, Lord Liu …" "I was told to steal it …"

"Yes, that night, all the servants saw her sneaking out at night!" The other seven ladies testified against her.

The empress's expression changed slightly. This was different from what she had expected. She didn't understand why such a change would occur so soon.

"Minister Liu?" The Emperor frowned. What did he want you to steal for? "

"No …." "It's no use, it's just a blame to Imperial Concubine Lan …"

The emperor sneered, "There's highly toxic poison in the stolen medicine. Who are you planning to poison?"

"Servant …" He had wanted to give it to the Crown Prince … "Use poison …"

"How dare you!"

The people who escorted them over were greatly shocked. One of the eunuchs went up to investigate and said, "She died!"

The Minister of Rites, Liu Zhengyan, was the Minister of Rites, and everyone knew he was Imperial Concubine Ling's brother-in-law. "Your majesty, you can't believe that slut's words. She's dead now, and there's no proof of her death. How can a single sentence prove that Elder Liu did it?"

"Even being a concubine can't prove that it wasn't Minister Liu who did it." The Emperor was expressionless, and no one was able to discern what he was thinking.

Even the empress was stunned, not knowing what to say. However, it was still beneficial for her now that things had turned out like this. It would be beneficial for her to frame either Imperial Concubine Lan or Imperial Concubine Ling.

"Since this servant has made her move, then we should confirm that it has nothing to do with your sons. Your Majesty should let them leave the Li Palace, right?" The empress finally remembered the identity of the head of the Six Palaces, and spoke up carefully.

The princes stood up and left as if they had received amnesty. Only Xiao Yi Mo looked worriedly at Imperial Concubine Ling.

Xiao Yi Jin looked around and left the crowd. When he arrived at the agreed location, he saw the woman in red, Li Yue, waiting for him there.

"Prince Yan, are you satisfied now?"

Xiao Yi Jin laughed, "Lady Li Yue is indeed powerful. This move has been used well by Jiang Dong."

Li Yue didn't say anything and just extended her hand.

He took out the item he had hidden under his clothes and handed it to her. He couldn't help but ask, "Is this item very useful?"

"No, it's just rare." He opened it and checked it. He was sure that it was correct.

"If Miss Li Yue is willing to be used by me, I'll let you choose the rarest of treasures." Only now did Xiao Yijin have the mood to try and win her over.

Li Yue looked at him coolly. "I'm only interested in rare medicinal herbs. You don't have to worry about anything else."

Medicinal material? Before Xiao Yi Jin could come back to his senses, he saw her leap onto the palace wall. Her figure was like a ghost, disappearing in the blink of an eye.