Conan's physique? The Crown Princess is involved in a murder case again

As Xu Xingyin finished speaking, a nun in a gray Taoist robe slowly walked into Fengyi Palace under the protection of the Black Tiger Cavalry.

I haven't seen her for ten years. Now, Master Shouchu's face is covered with wrinkles, but her eyes still show the vicissitudes of time, as if she can see through all the vanity in the world.

Xiao Lu recognized Master Shouchu at a glance. A trace of panic flashed in her eyes, but she still pretended to be calm and tried to hide her discomfort with laughter.

"Why are you here, Master? If you had told me earlier, I would have gone to pick you up and give you a warm welcome."

Nun Shouchu clasped her hands together and asked instead of answering, "Really? Does the Queen really want to see this poor nun?"

"Of course." Little Empress Lu laughed dryly, "I just don't know what important matter has Master come to Beijing for?"

Nun Shouchu said calmly, "Ten years ago, I made a vow with you and Queen Mingzhen, and then left for another place. Now, the Queen has violated our agreement, so I am here to make the truth public."

When he heard the name "Empress Mingzhen", Emperor Yanning's eyes instantly fell on Master Shouchu.

"The agreement made ten years ago?"

After hearing this, Xiao Lu's face became even uglier and he laughed dryly.

"No, Master, did you hear some gossip?"

Nun Shouchu's eyes were as sharp as torches. She chuckled and bowed to Emperor Yanning.

"Your Majesty, what I am going to say next is about a secret in the imperial harem ten years ago. I ask Your Majesty to dismiss all the ministers. This is also the wish of Empress Mingzhen."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yanning ordered his ministers to withdraw without hesitation, and then spoke.

"Master Shouchu, please."

When Xiao Lu saw this, he became panicked and shouted excitedly.

"Master Shouchu!"

Xiao Lu's face was excited, but Nun Shouchu ignored him. Under the protection of the Black Tiger Cavalry, she spoke slowly.

"Ten years ago, Xiao Lu learned a secret of Empress Mingzhen and used it as a threat to demand that Empress Mingzhen take poison and exchange her life and position as empress for the lives of the entire family of the Taifu Mansion and the peace and glory of the rest of the life of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I am a witness to both parties and live in seclusion in a foreign land. If I find out that Xiao Lu has gone back on her word, I will return to the capital to seek justice for Empress Mingzhen."

As Master Shouchu finished her words, there was silence in Fengyi Palace, as if even the air had frozen.

Empress Lu's face had changed from initial panic to paleness, while Emperor Yan Ning's face was gloomy and his eyes were as deep as black holes.

"Nonsense! Absolutely nonsense!"

Empress Lu finally couldn't hold back any longer and retorted sharply, "Master Shouchu, I don't know how many benefits you have received from the Crown Princess, but you are trying to accuse me like this! In the past, I and Empress Mingzhen were like sisters, so how could I do such a heartless thing? Moreover, I have never violated any agreement, so where did you find so many inexplicable charges to put on me!"

Upon hearing this, Master Shouchu sighed and shook her head.

"How long do you want to keep quibbling, Queen? On the way here, I already knew that the person who poisoned the Crown Prince this time was someone from your Fengyi Palace, and the poison was the same as ten years ago. If the Queen says that you have nothing to do with this matter, I don't believe it."

At this time, the atmosphere in Fengyi Palace was extremely tense.

Emperor Yan Ning's eyes were like knives, shooting straight at Xiao Lu, as if to penetrate all her disguises.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Xiao Lu quickly opened his mouth to refute.

"What old incident from ten years ago? Do you have evidence? This is a matter of life and death. Do you want to convict me based on the words of Master Shouchu alone?"

Nun Shouchu seemed very disappointed with Empress Xiao Lu's forced excuses. She shook her head, took out an envelope from her sleeve, and presented it to Emperor Yanning with both hands.

"Your Majesty, this is the oath made by Empress Mingzhen, this poor nun, and the Empress. It has our three signatures and seals on it."

Little Lu was horrified and stared with eyes wide open in astonishment.

"You...how come you still have this letter?"

Ten years ago, the triplicate letter of agreement, the one belonging to Master Shouchu, had long been destroyed by the people sent by Empress Xiao Lu.

As for Empress Mingzhen's share, she had destroyed it long ago.

To be on the safe side, she even destroyed the one she had kept!

She burned them all herself, so where did this one of Master Shouchu come from?

Perhaps it was because the shock on Empress Lu's face was too great, Xu Xingyin couldn't help but burst out laughing, and then he said sarcastically.

"It seems that the Queen is very curious. How could something that was destroyed by you appear intact in the hands of Master Shouchu?"

Empress Xiao Lu was shocked when she heard this and quickly denied it, "I don't understand what the Crown Princess means."

Xu Xingyin blinked and teased.

"Then, I will explain it more clearly. The copy in Master Shouchu's hand is the original copy left by our mother, and the one you destroyed was just a fake copy made by our mother. Do you think you can rest easy after destroying all the evidence? But with your character, how could our mother not be on guard against you!"

Little Luhou had already panicked, her face turned pale and blue, her lips trembled but she couldn't utter a word.

At this moment, after reading the contents of the letter, Emperor Yan Ning's face turned pale in an instant, and his hawk-like eyes were full of shock.

He slowly raised his head, looked at Xiao Lu, and his voice was as cold as the north wind in winter.

"Xiao Lu, what happened back then?"

Emperor Yanning's cold gaze made Empress Lu feel fearful like a tide.

She took a deep breath and said anxiously, "Your Majesty, I am innocent. This is all a conspiracy between Master Shouchu and the Crown Princess to frame me!"

"Framed?" Nun Shouchu sneered, "I have never been concerned with worldly affairs. If the Crown Prince had not been poisoned today, and if the incident had not been the same as ten years ago, I would not have set foot in this prosperous capital again."

At this moment, Emperor Yan Ning's eyes were almost red with tears, and he didn't care about his kingly demeanor. He grabbed Empress Lu's throat and spoke word by word.

"What happened ten years ago?"

Little Lu was obviously frightened as well, her eyes widened as she struggled to avoid Emperor Yan Ning's movements, she said in disbelief.

"Your Majesty, we have been married for more than ten years. Are you going to embarrass me now for a dead person?"

The words "dead person" completely angered everyone present. Xu Xingyin, who had been standing nearby, narrowed her beautiful eyes and stepped forward to shout angrily.

"But if it weren't for you, Mother wouldn't have to die!"

After saying this, Xu Xingyin bowed to Emperor Yanning and said, "Father, since the Empress is unwilling to speak, then I will speak."

Emperor Yanning nodded, "Princess, please speak."

Xu Xingyin nodded and spoke slowly.