newbobooks Chapter 155: Find Out
Chapter 155: Find Out
After she finished speaking, her eyes inadvertently swept over Madam Wang and Concubine Wang.
However, seeing that the two women still maintained a calm appearance, Su Rao couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart. Could something really have happened to Jun Ruxu?
The emperor nodded slightly upon hearing this, and gave an order in a steady voice: "Eunuch Luo, go and invite the Imperial Tutor to come."
Upon hearing the order, Eunuch Luo immediately bowed and responded, then hurriedly left the hall, his figure quickly disappearing at the end of the corridor outside the door.
Time seemed to be stretched, and every second seemed particularly long.
Finally, as everyone waited anxiously, Eunuch Luo returned, sweating profusely, and knelt on the ground, with a somewhat panicked tone: "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, I have been searching for the Imperial Master everywhere but cannot find him. He seems to have evaporated from the face of the earth, without a trace. I have already sent the guards to search for him inside and outside the palace."
Su Rao's mind suddenly became clear. This was obviously a trap set by someone in advance, with the purpose of preventing Master Jun Huang from intervening in the investigation. She was afraid that Jun Ruxu had fallen into some kind of crisis.
A strong feeling of uneasiness surged in her heart. Jun Ruxu, you must be safe!
Just as Su Rao's thoughts were in a tizzy, a woman suddenly broke the silence. Although her voice was not loud, it was clearly heard by everyone: "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, I dare to speculate that this matter may be inextricably linked to Concubine Su."
Su Rao turned her head and looked at the woman. There was no connection between the two of them, let alone any grudges. The woman dared to speak out at this moment, and there was no doubt that there was the instruction of Madam Wang and Concubine Wang behind her.
The woman continued, "Concubine Su is extremely intelligent and resourceful. I dare to guess that this birthday gift was made by Concubine Su. She is playing the thief crying thief again. After all, no one in this palace dares to be so bold. As for the innocent maid who died, Concubine Su naturally had her own way..."
After she finished speaking, she deliberately turned her gaze towards the Queen, her eyes full of hints, as if saying that the Queen and Su Rao were birds of a feather.
The Queen's face suddenly changed, anger and shock mixed together: "What do you mean by this? I only pray for the Queen Mother, how could I do such a despicable thing?"
Her voice trembled with emotion.
The woman's lips curled up into a subtle smile. "Perhaps it was not the Queen's original intention, but in the vortex of power, who can really be helpless? After all, the glory and decline of the family all depend on one person."
The queen was so angry that she coughed repeatedly and could hardly speak: "You! Cough cough cough!"
Su Rao sneered in her heart. This was clearly a trick of the thief crying "stop thief". They took advantage of the fact that there was no evidence to create doubts. Their purpose was to force her into a desperate situation and make her prove her innocence, otherwise it would be difficult for her to get rid of suspicion.
The witness disappeared, Jun Ruxu's whereabouts were unknown, and everything seemed to be going against her...
At this moment, Su Rao's fingers tightly grasped the piece of cloth, and an idea flashed in her mind.
"Your Majesty, Queen Mother, I have a way to prove my innocence!" As soon as she finished speaking, a hint of imperceptible doubt flashed between the brows of Concubine Wang and Madam Wang.
Proof? What means did she have?
Wang Yier inexplicably felt a glimmer of hope in her heart. Su Rao had always been very smart, and perhaps she had really found a way to escape.
"The texture of this silk is extraordinary. It is definitely not an ordinary item on the market, right?" Su Rao said with certainty.
The Queen Mother did not want to look at the silk again. The old maid beside her took it and examined it carefully. After a moment, she said, "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, this silk seems to be a tribute from overseas last year. It is warm in winter and cool in summer. It is extremely precious. You gave all the tribute to the Queen Mother at that time."
The Queen Mother was reminded of this and the floodgates of her memory seemed to be suddenly pushed open: "Oh, yes, there are indeed two horses. I keep one for myself, and the other one..."
The Queen Mother's gaze quietly turned to Concubine Wang, with a complex meaning in her eyes.
Concubine Wang's expression suddenly became complicated and difficult to read. This concubine, who had always been favored, had been given that precious piece of cloth.
However, she divided the cloth into two parts, sending half to Shangshu Wang's mansion and the other half to Liang's mansion.
A chill crept silently up her spine, but her heart felt like it was burning with anger.
She never thought that her sister-in-law would be so stupid that not only did she use such a clumsy method to deal with Su Rao, but she also left such obvious clues!
Not only will this not harm anyone, but it may also drag himself and the entire Wang family into the quagmire!
"Noble Concubine Wang, have you ever given that piece of cloth to anyone else?" The Queen Mother's question was steady and powerful, and every word was like a hammer.
The cloth on her body was the best evidence, and the rest could obviously only have been made by Concubine Wang.
Although the Queen Mother favored the Wang family, this matter was of no trivial importance. If Concubine Wang really used this to harm others, then her previous favor would be gone.
"Your Majesty...it's been a long time, I really can't remember clearly." Concubine Wang frowned, as if trying hard to recall, and then gave such an ambiguous answer.
"You can't remember clearly? It doesn't matter. All the entries and exits of the palace are recorded. You can find out by checking." The Queen Mother's voice was calm but majestic.
"I will... order someone to check it out immediately." Concubine Wang winked at the maid beside her. The maid understood and nodded slightly.
"Mother Zhou, you should go with her to take a look," the Queen Mother ordered.
As the Empress Dowager’s confidant, Mother Zhou’s authority was unquestionable, and her involvement made any attempt to tamper with the records extremely difficult.
Concubine Wang's expression became even uglier, and Mother Zhou followed the maid out of the hall.
Inside the hall, the atmosphere became solemn again.
The Emperor and the Empress Dowager had serious expressions, but the Empress secretly breathed a sigh of relief, with a gleam of gloating in her eyes.
Concubine Wang, Madam Wang, and Madam Huo all looked pale, and upon closer inspection, their eyes were filled with fear and anxiety.
Su Yi's frown gradually relaxed. Fortunately, Su Rao discovered the problem with the fabric. He hoped to use this opportunity to clear himself of all suspicion...
For a moment, everyone in the hall had their own thoughts.
Soon, the maid returned with Mother Zhou, and Mother Zhou came forward to report: "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, I have verified that the imperial concubine's fabrics were indeed given to two families, one is the Liang Mansion, and the other is the Shangshu Wang Mansion."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the hall, and all eyes were focused on Concubine Wang.
As soon as these words were spoken, Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Huo's faces suddenly changed. They trembled slightly, stood up at the same time, touched their knees to the ground with a dull sound, and knelt before the majesty of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.
"I have absolutely nothing to do with such despicable things. Please, Your Majesty and the Queen Mother, look carefully and clear my name!" Mrs. Wang's voice was trembling, and Mrs. Huo also looked nervous. She agreed eagerly, her forehead almost touching the cold ground, and her voice was mixed with panic that was hard to conceal.