The Apo Master dressed up as Concubine Ling and killed the Ruyi sisters

These rumors were so rampant that they had even reached the emperor's ears.

As it concerns the reputation of the concubines, Aunt Yuhu has been secretly investigating the matter for a long time. Once she finds some clues, she will immediately report to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, I have already verified the rumors circulating in the palace recently about the Empress, Concubine Ling, and Guard Ling. There is nothing inappropriate between the Empress and Guard Ling."

"Although Concubine Ling and Guard Ling are from the same hometown and did have some friendship when they were young, they have not interacted with each other for many years. These remarks are really untenable. In my opinion, Your Majesty does not need to take it to heart."

The emperor always mind the night at Mulan Paddock, thinking that Ling Yunche and Ruyi were too close and had already crossed the line of being a monarch and his subject.

After hearing the rumor, the emperor has been waiting for Ruyi to explain to him on her own initiative, but Ruyi acted as if nothing had happened.

I don’t know whether Ruyi feels that she has a clear conscience or simply doesn’t take her reputation seriously, which makes the emperor feel even more uncomfortable.

Not long after, the emperor heard rumors about Yan Wan again. He was very surprised. After all, Yan Wan had served him for so many years and he had never heard such rumors.

Neither herself nor the palace maids and eunuchs had ever seen or heard of anything unusual between Yan Wan and Ling Yunche.

The emperor remained skeptical about this rumor.

But the matter became more and more serious. If left unchecked, it would inevitably damage the reputation of the royal family.

Therefore, the emperor asked Jinzhong to go to Yongshou Palace to pass on the message, asking Yanwan to come to Yangxin Palace in the afternoon.

After Hai Lan spread the rumors that were unfavorable to Yan Wan, Yi Huan, E Yin Zhu and others who were in the same camp as Yan Wan naturally did not believe it.

Han Xiangjian guessed that it was Hailan who deliberately spread the rumors to cover up the affair between Ruyi and Ling Yunche.

Han Xiangjian didn't want Ruyi and Hai Lan to succeed, so she secretly sent people to continue spreading rumors about Ruyi and Ling Yunche.

She also intentionally misled people in the palace. It was Ruyi who deliberately threw dirty water on Concubine Ling in order to clear herself of suspicion.

This incident dragged Yan Wan into trouble. Han Xiangjian felt a little guilty and had been visiting Yongshou Palace more frequently recently.

Han Xiangjian didn't know what to do to get the emperor to punish Ruyi and Ling Yunche, nor did she know how to help Yan Wan clear her suspicion, so she could only sit aside and worry secretly.

Seeing Han Xiangjian, who was silent and had a worried look on her face, Yan Wan tried to guide her.

"Recently, Sister Rongpin has been visiting me often. There are rumors going around, but the emperor and the sisters in the palace know me well, and I have my own way to prove my innocence."

"Sister Rongpin has learned the rules in the Queen's Palace. I guess you came to Yongshou Palace because you are worried about the Queen. Sister Rongpin, don't worry."

"I have heard that Guard Ling's wife Mao Qian is a person who does not tolerate any grain of sand in her eyes. If Guard Ling really had been unfaithful, Madam Ling would have made a scene long ago. This shows that the rumors about the Queen and Guard Ling are also nonsense!"

When Han Xiangjian heard this, it was as if she had suddenly been enlightened and she instantly came up with a good idea.

Just at this time, Jinzhong came to convey a message to Yanwan on the emperor's orders, so Han Xiangjian and the other concubines took their leave.

Yan Wan asked, "You came here at this time, but those rumors have already reached the emperor's ears. Is the emperor going to summon me to question me?"

Jinzhong nodded, "Your Majesty is wise! Aunt Yuhu met the emperor alone today. I believe she has already reported the rumors to him, but the emperor still has some doubts in his mind."

Yan Wan was not flustered, and asked calmly: "Based on your understanding of the emperor, do you think the emperor will believe those rumors? Will this trip be a good or bad one for me?"

Jinzhong analyzed: "Although Aunt Yuhu only works for the emperor, she still sides with the empress in her heart, so she naturally can't find out anything. But the emperor is still worried about it, otherwise he wouldn't have asked me to convey his order."

Yan Wan smiled and said, "But now it is His Majesty who wants to ask me a question."

Jin Zhong said: "The more suspicious the emperor is, the less likely he will ask. For so many years, there has been no contact between Ling Zhuer and Ling Yunche, so the emperor naturally believes that Ling Zhuer is innocent."

"Inviting you to the Yangxin Palace is nothing more than to quell the rumors in the palace. It is done for others to see. In my opinion, you might as well tell the emperor that you and Ling Yunche once had a friendship. The emperor will understand."

Yan Wan asked, "By the way, what do people in the palace think?"

Jinzhong said, "If Yupin wants to muddy the waters, it depends on whether Rongpin agrees. For so many years, you have been helping the six palaces and have done a lot of good things for the palace maids and eunuchs. Everyone remembers your kindness. How could they be deceived?"

"Now these two rumors are making a big splash, but in the eyes of most people, you have been wronged. Now we just have to wait for the show to begin!"

Yan Wan smiled and said, "I have been planning for so long, and finally I can see the results!"

Chunchan smiled and said, "Rongpin already knows what to do. The Queen has always regarded Rongpin as her confidant. I'm afraid she would never have thought that the person Rongpin hates the most is her!"

"I wonder what the Queen's expression will be when she finds out that it was Concubine Rong who betrayed her?"

Yan Wan said, "The Queen must think that I am behind this again. What's the point? Won't we see each other soon? Let's just wait and see!"

Jinzhong smiled and said, "Don't worry, Master Ling. I have already informed everyone involved in this matter and will definitely not hinder Master Ling from watching the show!"

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After hearing Yan Wan's advice, Han Xiang knew that Eunuch Jinzhong from the Yangxin Palace came to the Yongshou Palace at this critical moment, definitely because of rumors.

Han Xiangjian wanted to send someone out of the palace to meet Ling Yunche's wife Mao Qian to see if he could find any evidence from her.

Although Han Xiangjian was favored in the palace, she had no other helpers in the palace except her personal maids and clansmen.

Now is not the time to meet with the tribesmen. Han Xiang sees that she can't find anyone to help her. She remembers that E Yinzhu has been looking for an opportunity to take revenge on Ruyi, so she wants to persuade E Yinzhu to help.

E Yinzhu asked curiously, "What did you say? You want me to pick up Madam Ling to meet the Emperor?!"

Han Xiangjian couldn't say openly that she and Ruyi had a grudge, lest E Yinzhu think that she was deliberately plotting against her.

"If Madam Ling can go to the palace and explain to the Emperor that Ling Yunche has no relationship with the Empress and Concubine Ling, this rumor will be refuted."

"Wouldn't that clear the name of the Empress and Concubine Ling? Doesn't Concubine Yu want to help Concubine Ling?"

E Yinzhu had already sent people to inquire about Ling Yunche and Mao Qian, and knew that there was not harmony between them as a couple. When Han Xiangjian reminded him of this, he suddenly remembered something.

But she was afraid that if this matter got out of hand, it would end badly, so she said to Han Xiangjian: "I can invite Madam Ling for you, but you have to send her to see the emperor yourself!"

Han Xiang knew what Eyinzhu was worried about. In order to avenge Han Qi, she could not care less and agreed to the deal.