After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

Chapter 204 The Crown Prince is Absolutely Insane

These words transformed what was originally a female-dominated underworld into a political conspiracy within the imperial court.

If this is not handled properly, innocent bystanders will suffer, and even His Majesty will come to hold us accountable.

The Queen's face had visibly changed.

Luo Cheng'an knew Xie Xing was a troublesome person; as long as she was around, trouble would never stop.

He put his hands behind his back, looked at her coldly, and said, "So, it seems that my Crown Prince's residence is full of hidden talents, and even a thief can hide in my Crown Prince's residence."

"If I can kick you into the pool today, I can assassinate me tomorrow."

Luo Cheng'an's tone was off; anyone could tell he was being sarcastic and his voice held a hidden anger.

But Xie Xing seemed oblivious to his anger, saying, "For the sake of His Highness the Crown Prince's safety."

“Although everything I said is true, the clothes I changed out of, and even the maids who met me, can testify to this.”

The Empress's expression darkened.

Xie Yuhe also came to his senses at this moment. He lowered his eyes and bowed to the Empress and the Crown Prince: "Your Majesty and Your Highness, please give my General's Mansion justice."

Since things have already come to this point, there's no need for Xie Xing to explain further. It's obvious that Xie Xing didn't do this.

Xie Xing turned to the stable boy and said, "Miss Luo, did you just say that I bribed the stable boy out of jealousy of Xie Mingzhu in an attempt to ruin Xie Mingzhu's reputation?"

"Why would Luo Mingyue's purse be on that stable boy?"

Xie Xing took the bloodstained purse from the stable boy.

The purse was also filled with heavy silver and gold.

She pointed casually, her gaze landing on the personal maid behind Luo Mingyue, and asked coldly, "Was it you who handed this purse to the stable boy?"

The maid's face turned pale instantly.

She knelt down with a thud, trembling like a leaf, and cried out, "Your Majesty, Your Highness! I'm innocent!"

"It wasn't done by slaves!"

Xie Xing tilted his head: "You didn't do it? Why did you leave Sister Mingyue's side during the banquet and run all the way to the stables?"

Luo Mingyue suddenly looked up and said to Xie Xing angrily, "There are so many ladies and young misses at the banquet, why are you specifically focusing on my maid?"

"Isn't it just an attempt to seize this opportunity to slander me?!"

After seizing the opportunity, Luo Mingyue turned to the Empress and said, "Your Majesty!"

"I have no grudge against Xie Xing, why are you framing me!"

"When I was strolling in the garden today, I saw Xie Xing alone, so I kindly invited her to join me. I chatted with her for a while and learned that she is a deep-seated person who harbors resentment towards Xie Mingzhu. That's why she said that Xie Mingzhu's actions must have been done by her."

"All the young ladies and servants in the manor can testify!"

As soon as Luo Mingyue finished speaking, a young woman cautiously stood up from her seat and said:

"This humble woman can testify on behalf of Miss Mingyue."

"This humble woman can also testify on behalf of Miss Mingyue."

The maids and servants in the mansion also knelt on the ground at this moment—

"Your Majesty, while we were sweeping the garden today, we overheard Miss Xie Wu telling Miss Luo that she harbored resentment towards Miss Xie Si and wanted to ruin Miss Luo Si's reputation today."

"bump!"

As everyone finished speaking, Luo Cheng'an smashed a cup at Xie Xing's feet and coldly questioned, "What else do you have to say?"

"Xie Xing, you have some nerve! Not only are you jealous of Mingzhu, but you also want to ruin Mingzhu's reputation today."

"Now you're pretending it's all none of your business. Do you think I'm that easy to fool?!"

Xie Xing pulled his feet back, taking several steps to avoid the broken porcelain shards.

She was speechless.

I was rolling my eyes so hard they almost reached the back of my head.

Is he sick?

Can't you understand good or bad advice?!

There were reasons why Luo Cheng'an ultimately failed to become the crown prince and ascend the throne.

[It's practically judging the case with their feet.]

Xie Xing was speechless.

Xie Yuze: "..."

Although I already knew that the Crown Prince was a spendthrift in this struggle for the throne, I was still speechless when I heard Xie Xing's complaints.

Xie Yuze couldn't help but glance at the Crown Prince's expression.

so far so good.

It is certain that Luo Cheng'an cannot hear Xie Xing's inner thoughts, otherwise he would not be so indifferent.

Xie Xing restrained his expression and said gently, "Your Highness, you saw it with your own eyes. I was the one who caught her. How could I harm my sister?"

"I am a member of the Xie family, just like her. What good would it do me to ruin her reputation?"

"As for what Miss Luo said..." Xie Xing smiled, "It's utter nonsense, a complete distortion of the truth."

She turned her head and looked at the young ladies from prominent families behind Luo Mingyue, saying in a low voice, "You gentlemen have always been on good terms with Miss Luo, but you can't be trusted."

"As for those maids and old women who testified, they were bribed with money and are even less trustworthy."

She spoke so casually, but a surge of anger rose within Luo Mingyue.

She glared fiercely at Xie Xing: "Just because you say it's unbelievable doesn't mean it's unbelievable?"

Xie Xing said slowly, "Then, Sister Mingyue, could you have someone search the maids and servants to see if they have any money or jewelry that doesn't belong to them?"

Oh wow.

Luo Mingyue was completely speechless at this point.

The matter was urgent, and after giving them the money, she didn't have time to ask them to put away the gold and silver jewelry.

She opened her mouth, but was completely speechless.

Xie Xing glanced coldly at Luo Mingyue, then looked at the Empress and the Crown Prince again: "I urge Your Majesty and the Crown Prince to investigate this matter thoroughly."

There was silence all around.

Now anyone with eyes can see who did it.

All the evidence, including the person and the stolen goods, is there.

The Empress looked at Luo Mingyue with cold eyes and said, "Luo Mingyue, the legitimate daughter of the Minister's family, is of bad character and has a wicked mind. She has caused such a great disaster. She shall never enter the palace again without being summoned."

"Twenty strokes of the cane, then locked up in jail."

"Awaiting trial."

Upon hearing this, Luo Mingyue looked up in astonishment.

"Your Majesty! I didn't do it!"

The Minister's wife was so frightened that she fell to her knees on the ground with a thud, and hurriedly said, "Please, Your Majesty, be lenient with me. Mingyue... Mingyue only did such a foolish thing because she liked His Highness too much!"

The Minister's wife's plea was worse than nothing.

Her words immediately confirmed Luo Mingyue's crimes.

Xie Xing couldn't help but glance at the Minister's wife.

[This Minister's wife is the Minister's second wife. She also has a daughter of her own. In the mansion, she is often overshadowed by Luo Mingyue and can hardly hold her head up. She hates Luo Mingyue to death.] The system suddenly spoke up.

Xie Xing nodded in understanding.

Sure enough, Luo Mingyue, her face contorted with rage, yelled at the Minister's wife, "You vile woman, what nonsense are you spouting?!"

"I want to see my father!"

Luo Mingyue shouted loudly.

The Empress was utterly exasperated. She propped her forehead with one hand and waved the other, saying calmly, "Take him away."

Luo Mingyue's punishment wasn't just about harming Xie Mingzhu; it was more about her interfering in the Crown Prince's affairs.