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

The emperor came to Yikun Palace and took out the physical evidence given to him by Concubine Jia.

"I have seen the things you asked Lingpin to bring to me. I will investigate this matter thoroughly and clear your name."

"Your Majesty, I thank you. I wonder how惢心 is doing in the Ministry of Punishment?" When Ruyi saw the emperor coming to the Yikun Palace, she knew that things were going smoothly.

The emperor said, "In order to prove your innocence, I ordered the people of the Ministry of Punishment to torture Suo Xin, but she said nothing. Just now, Lingpin said that this would also prove that the rumors in the palace were false, and asked me to listen to Suo Xin's punishment. I think what she said makes sense, and I have ordered Jinzhong to go to the Ministry of Punishment to convey the order."

Ruyi felt very distressed when she heard that惢心 was suffering, and said dissatisfiedly: "I am innocent!惢心 is my head maid, how can I harm惢心 just because of my innocence?"

The emperor knew that惢心 had accompanied Ruyi in the cold palace for three years and was loyal to her. Now that惢心 was being tortured, Ruyi must be heartbroken. He explained.

"Everyone knows that惢心 is your confidant. I do this to prove your innocence and mine! I hope you can understand my intentions and work together to maintain our reputation!"

Ruyi still felt that this was inappropriate, and the emperor did not wholeheartedly believe that she was innocent. Otherwise, she had been confined to Yikun Palace for several days, why did the emperor refuse to come to Yikun Palace to say these words to her?

The emperor knew that Ruyi was not feeling well and did not want to stay here for too long. Seeing that the emperor was about to leave, Ruyi quickly put away her dissatisfaction and pointed at the bracelet and said to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, there is something wrong with this bracelet! This seven-treasure bracelet is made of seven treasures. The bracelet is made of carnelian, not agate. Although the two are similar in color, Master Anji is a Buddhist and will definitely not confuse carnelian with agate. Therefore, this bracelet is definitely not made by Master Anji!"

The emperor naturally knew this truth, but most of the concubines in the palace were of Manchu and Mongolian origin, so they would definitely not confuse carnelian with agate. It must be that the foreign woman had only a superficial understanding of it, so she made such a mistake.

The emperor nodded and said, "Just now, Lingpin said that you can imitate my handwriting, so anyone who is interested can also imitate your handwriting to write that square seal. In this case, Li Yu, tomorrow you go to Qixiang Palace to pass on the order and ask the people who serve Jiafei to write Qibao's name with both hands."

"Anyone whose handwriting is similar to that of the Imperial Concubine will be brought to me immediately!"

Seeing that her plan worked, Ruyi asked, "Since there is something wrong with the bracelet, it can prove my innocence. Then how does the emperor plan to deal with惢心?"

The emperor said: "If it can be proven that this matter has nothing to do with the Yikun Palace, I will naturally let Suo Xin leave the Ministry of Punishment."

The emperor sent Li Yu to give a hairpin to Concubine Jia, who was curious about why the emperor gave her a hairpin made of carnelian. Li Yu saw that Concubine Jia could distinguish between carnelian and agate, and thought that Empress Xiaoxian did not like luxury when she was alive, and the emperor missed her, so he made a hairpin made of carnelian for her.

Concubine Jia was very happy, and Li Yu said that the emperor asked everyone in the six palaces to write down the names of the seven treasures. Concubine Jia asked Zhenshu to gather the palace people, and Li Yu took Zhenshu with him.

Zhenshu was afraid that her handwriting would be exposed, so she deliberately wrote crookedly. Li Yu immediately arrested Zhenshu and searched her room.

The emperor rewarded Zhenshu with two agates, and Zhenshu accepted them to express her gratitude. The emperor saw that Zhenshu could not distinguish between carnelian and agate, and concluded that Zhenshu had forged the seven-treasure bracelet. He ordered Zhenshu to be taken to the Ministry of Punishment and tortured until she could write like the imperial concubine.

The truth has been revealed, and the emperor released Suo Xin from the Ministry of Punishment and lifted Ruyi's house arrest. He said, "Li Yu, go tell the imperial concubine that I have found out the truth and ask her to prepare the Mid-Autumn Festival family banquet."

When Concubine Jia found out she had been tricked, she was furious. "The Emperor actually used carnelian and handwriting to test me and Zhenshu. The Imperial Concubine is really calculating! Zhenshu is loyal to me, and I believe she won't betray me. No, I must rescue Zhenshu!"

After receiving the emperor's order to release the person, Li Yu hurried to the Ministry of Punishment to pick up惢心, only to find that惢心's body was covered with scars and blood!

Imperial Doctor Jiang had been waiting in Yikun Palace for a long time. Ling Yunche and Li Yu sent people to carry惢心 back. When Ruyi learned that惢心 had come out, she also went to greet her outside the palace gate in advance.

惢心 looked at Ruyi's anxious expression and said in a comforting and reassuring tone, "Don't worry, my master. They can't get anything out of me!"

Ruyi said, "I know. You are fine now. You should take good care of your wounds."

Suo Xin was carried in. Ruyi saw Ling Yunche coming and thanked him, "Thank you for bringing Suo Xin back. You should go back to Yangxin Palace and work."

Ling Yunche had been worried about Ruyi these days, and now that he had finally seen her, he hurriedly asked, "How have you been these days? Did those people give you any trouble?"

Ruyi thought that Yanwan must have asked Ling Yunche for help on the birthday celebration that day, and said, "Everything is fine with me. Fortunately, I had your help that day. Otherwise, I would not have been able to attract the emperor, prove my innocence, and save惢心."

Ling Yunche knew that Yan Wan had gone directly to Li Yu, and wanted to explain to Ruyi, but now it was more important to treat惢心's injury. Ling Yunche was also greedy for Ruyi's gratitude to him, so he didn't explain anything.

Suo Xin was badly injured, with marks of whipping, beating and being splashed with pepper water all over her body. The hot weather had caused the wounds to fester!

This is not a big deal. Suo Xin's left leg is motionless, as if it is broken! Other injuries can be healed, but Suo Xin's left leg bone is broken. Even if the injury is healed, she will be disabled in the future!

Li Yu was angry and resentful, saying, "That day, Concubine Jia said that severe punishment could be used to find out the truth, and that's how those dog slaves in the Ministry of Punishment treated Suo Xin! Just now, Jinzhong also said that if it weren't for Concubine Ling's special arrangements, Suo Xin's right leg might not have been saved!"

Jiang Yubin was heartbroken after hearing this. The Imperial Noble Consort had promised to marry him and Suo Xin after the six-month mourning period for Empress Xiaoxian. She never expected something like this to happen. The palace was full of intrigues and deceptions, which was really not suitable for a kind-hearted girl like Suo Xin.

Jiang Yubin really couldn't wait that long and wanted to marry惢心 immediately!

Jiang Yubin pleaded, "My Lady, Rong Xin is so badly injured that I'm afraid she can't serve me anymore. I beg you to consider Rong Xin's loyalty and agree to my marriage with Rong Xin. I will take good care of Rong Xin and never let her suffer any injustice! Please grant me your blessing!"

Although Li Yu also likes惢心, he knows that he can't give惢心 everything she wants. In this case, let's make it happen. Especially now that惢心 is like this, only Jiang Yubin can give惢心 happiness!

Li Yu said: "I entrust Suo Xin to you, you must treat her well!"

Ruyi knew that惢心 and Jiang Yubi had already promised to be together for life, and惢心 was so loyal to her, so she should help her and agreed to Jiang Yubi's proposal.

Jiang Yubi and the palace maids were taking care of惢心. Ruyi felt her hands were a little dirty, so she called for someone to fetch water to wash her hands.

Li Yu was a member of the Yangxin Palace and could not stay in the Yikun Palace for long, so he was about to say goodbye to Ruyi. In a blink of an eye, he saw Ruyi taking care of her hands as if nothing had happened.

Li Yu felt a little uncomfortable, but he didn't say anything and just walked out.