Chapter 355: Butterfly Dance Peach Kill 08

Chapter 355

The sounds of whispering in the hall was like the sound of wind rustling leaves outside the window,

Although it was not loud, it was exceptionally clear, making one's heart uneasy.

Facing the sudden accusations, Rongyue still didn't know what had happened. She stared blankly at Xiao Yaozi,

"What are you talking about?"

Xiao Yaozi didn't change his words at all, and pointed at Cai Ying even more firmly,

"It's her! I won't make a mistake!"

Cai Ying was shocked and turned pale. She knelt down in fear, “Your Highness, I have never seen him before!"

Consort Hui sobbed silently, pleading with Xiao Jingheng to give Chengjing justice.

Consort Yun fanned the flames, "Concubine Shun, why did you do such a thing?"

Consort Yao's face also turned pale again and again. She was silent for a moment, and suddenly seemed to have thought of something. She pointed at Rongyue and questioned,

"That day when you came to celebrate my birthday, you were sneaking around suspiciously in my room. That wooden box containing the five poisons must have been left by you in my room at that time! Concubine Shun, I have always been close to you, why do you want to frame me like this?” Alll latest novels at novelhall.com

Ning Wanshuang lazily stroked her bun and said lightly, "Concubine Shun, now that things have come to this, won't you confess?"

Facing so many accusations and charges, Rongyue was at a loss for words.

She clenched her fists tightly, her fingertips digging into her flesh but she didn't feel the pain. "I didn't do it, what is there to confess?"

Xiao Jingheng had been frowning and silent at first, intending to give Rongyue a chance to defend herself.

But Rongyue was vague and didn't clarify her involvement, he endured for a while before finally asking solemnly,

"Was it you?"

Rongyue looked up in surprise and collided with Xiao Jingheng's sword-like gaze.

"Your Majesty? Do you think I would do such a thing? With my damaged body, I have no hope of ever conceiving again. Whether it is Consort Yi or the Third Prince, I have no reason to harm them!"

As usual, Concubine Li murmured, "Jealousy can breed hatred, isn't that reason enough?"

"I alone did the deed, I alone will bear the consequences! My family has nothing to do with this!"

Seeing Xiao Yaozi's strangeness, Xiao Jingheng deliberately went along with Rongyue's words, "Do as Concubine Shun says."

Xiao Yaozi knocked his forehead on the ground in fright again and again, begging Xiao Jingheng to show mercy to his family.

Consort Ying pressed her handkerchief to the powder on the tip of her nose, and said deeply,

"Won't you tell the truth yet? Confess everything honestly, and perhaps His Majesty may still be willing to show grace and spare your family's lives."

Hearing this, Xiao Yaozi wailed loudly, his psychological defenses completely collapsed, and he told Xiao Jingheng with tears streaming down his face,

"Begging Your Majesty to spare my family's lives. This servant was forced and had no choice..."

He suddenly raised his tear-streaked face and glared fiercely at Consort Yao, gritting his teeth and saying,

"It was all on Consort Yao's orders! She captured my parents and younger siblings, forcing me to frame Concubine Shun before Your Majesty! In fact, the person who asked me to buy the five poisons was one of the palace maids by her side! But my relatives are all in her hands, so I had no choice but to obey her orders!"

He almost roared as he accused Consort Yao.

Having said that, he kowtowed again and again to Xiao Jingheng, "This servant knows he was wrong, and does not fear death! But my family knew nothing! I was forced, so please show mercy, Your Majesty! Save my family!"

Faced with Xiao Yaozi's sudden turnaround, Consort Yao was so frightened that she lost all color.

She nearly collapsed to the ground, and had to be supported by palace maids to barely stand. Pointing at Xiao Yaozi, she scolded sharply,

"What nonsense are you talking about!? When did I ever order you to do these things? You..."

'Bang!'

The crisp sound of shattering porcelain abruptly cut off Consort Yao's words.

At the head seat, Xiao Jingheng was filled with anger.

He was obviously weary of listening to these messy affairs, and suddenly flung the vase in his hand to the ground.

The consorts were all frightened and knelt down, saying in unison,

"Your Majesty, calm your anger!"