Just this morning, when Concubine Shen was helping the emperor change his clothes, she specifically mentioned to the emperor the strange fragrance in Changle Palace and Concubine Wang's overreaction.

The emperor couldn't help but think that he seemed to have smelled it intentionally or unintentionally, so he asked Concubine Shen to report to the queen first and wait until he left the court to talk about it.

Fenghua Palace

The Queen saw that even the Emperor was alarmed! She glanced at Concubine Shen coldly, and then bowed respectfully to the Emperor.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Why did you come here suddenly?"

Xiao Rui looked at Concubine Shen who was kneeling on the ground, then looked at the condescending queen, and said, "I heard everything you said just now. Concubine Shen, you get up first."

Concubine Shen stood up and said gratefully, "Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."

Seeing that the emperor not only ignored her words but also let Concubine Shen get up, the queen was very upset, but she still suppressed her anger and asked with a smile, "What's wrong, Your Majesty?"

Xiao Rui scolded the queen expressionlessly, "Queen, as the head of the harem, you should be the mother of the country! When the concubines reported things to you, not only did you not investigate, but you drove the concubines away!"

The Queen felt embarrassed when she was scolded by the Emperor in front of Concubine Shen, and her face turned red immediately.

"Reporting to the emperor, I think what the noble lady said is a bit absurd..."

Xiao Rui looked at the Queen's flushed face and saw that Concubine Shen was still beside her, so he decided not to continue to embarrass the Queen.

"Xia Lu, order people to surround Changle Palace secretly. No outsiders are allowed to approach. This matter must not be made public. Queen, please come with me to take a look!"

The queen had no choice but to say, "Yes."

"Noble Lady Shen, please come with us!" Xiao Rui said to Noble Lady Shen again.

"Yes! Your Majesty." Concubine Shen was very excited, which made the Queen quite dissatisfied.

Changle Palace

Concubine Wang had no idea that danger had already arrived quietly, and she was still chatting with her maid Xing'er in Changle Palace.

While stroking her armor, Concubine Wang said, "Concubine Yu is so conceited about her beauty that she thinks she can compete with me just because she has the emperor's favor? How ridiculous!"

Xing Er quickly flattered, "What can Lady Yu do to compete with you, young master! She is just a concubine's daughter, how can she be compared with you~ And you have the Queen behind you to rely on!"

"Yeah~ What can she use to fight with me!" Noble Lady Wang raised the corners of her mouth confidently.

The two people were happily bragging.

The next second, there was a sudden voice saying "The Emperor has arrived!"

Upon hearing that the emperor was coming, Concubine Wang quickly stood up and prepared to go outside the palace to greet him.

Xing Er did not forget to whisper in Wang Guiren's ear, "My lady, I am not wrong, am I? You are the one who wins the emperor's heart the most."

Concubine Wang couldn't help but tremble slightly, and said to Xing'er, "Okay, stop talking nonsense! Come with me to welcome the emperor!"

Xing Er smiled and nodded, "Yes, my lady!"

So the two of them came outside the palace to welcome the emperor.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." Concubine Wang put her hair behind her ears in a coquettish manner, and slowly raised her head, only to find that the Queen was beside her...

Seeing the Queen coming, Concubine Wang was very surprised, "Her Majesty... Her Majesty! I am here to see Her Majesty. Why is Her Majesty here too?"

The Queen quietly shook her head at Concubine Wang, who was confused.

At this time, Xiao Rui coldly ordered, "Come here, search the inner hall of Changle Palace! See if there is anything suspicious!"

A group of guards immediately came out from behind him and went to search the inner hall of Changle Palace.

When Lady Wang saw this, she was shocked! She said something was wrong, took a few deep breaths, and said calmly, "What's wrong, Your Majesty? What's the point of such a big show?"

Xiao Rui saw that Concubine Wang was in a panic, patted her on the shoulder, and said, "Someone reported that there was a strange fragrance in your palace. I specially ordered someone to investigate so that Concubine Wang can be cleared of all charges."

"Who on earth is so nosy! He even ran to the emperor and disturbed your peace. He deserves to die!" Concubine Wang said gritting her teeth.

After hearing this, Concubine Shen came out from behind.

"it's me!"

When Concubine Wang saw Concubine Shen, she also followed. She glared at Concubine Shen with hatred and said, "It turned out to be you! You came to my Changle Palace that day with bad intentions!"

Concubine Shen said innocently, "Why did Concubine Wang say that? Didn't we enjoy the chrysanthemums, drink tea and eat cakes together that day? How come you have bad intentions now..."

When Concubine Wang saw Concubine Shen's delicate and pretentious appearance, she immediately became furious.

"Mr. Shen! You reported me to the Emperor for no reason! Now you're pretending to be a good person?"

The Queen noticed that the atmosphere was not right and the Emperor looked gloomy, so she quickly reminded them, "Watch your words! Wait until the results of the investigation come out before making any final conclusions!"

Concubine Wang and Concubine Shen said, "Yes..." "Yes..."

Just as they calmed down, a guard suddenly rushed out from the palace and said, "Your Majesty! We found it!"

Concubine Shen looked at Concubine Wang provocatively.

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