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

Ruyi was afraid that Yanwan would say something unfavorable to Ling Yunche, so she asked hurriedly, "Could it be that Concubine Ling also believes in such groundless rumors?"

It's not like I intentionally framed him. If you're in a hurry, go find evidence and rescue him. Why are you taking your anger out on me?

Yan Wan said, "Of course I don't believe it, but now there are witnesses and evidence. If the Queen wants to prove Lord Ling's innocence, she still has to produce evidence to convince people."

The emperor also agreed with Yan Wan's words and said, "What Concubine Ling said makes sense."

Ruyi asked Li Yu again, "Li Yu, are you sure that all these things were found from Ling Yunche? Is it possible that someone else did this?"

After receiving the news that the palace was stolen, Li Yu was not responsible for the matter, but the warehouse where the treasures were stored was very close to the emperor's bedroom.

Li Yu was worried that there might be assassins in the palace, so for the emperor's safety, he personally led people to search.

Li Yu said with difficulty: "Your Majesty, I led the guards to search all the way, but found nothing, so we went to the wing room where the guards rested to check."

"Everyone was present, and everyone's belongings were checked one by one. There was no chance of tampering at all!"

At this time, the guard also said: "Perhaps the Queen can ask Ling Yunche again. As long as he can explain where he went while on duty today and if there is anyone who can testify, then his innocence can be proved."

Ruyi knew that Ling Yunche would often go out of town, but how could she say it out loud?!

Just when Ruyi was in trouble, the guards outside the door reported that Ling Yunche could not bear the torture and had fainted.

Rong Pei immediately rebuked the guard, "How dare you! Who is the Queen? How can you personally interrogate a guard? And even though you beat Ling Yunche like that, he still refused to confess, so he must be innocent!"

"I am sorry for my words, Your Majesty, please forgive me!" The guards pleaded.

Ruyi breathed a sigh of relief as Ling Yunche fainted in time and Rong Pei also reprimanded the guards on her behalf, thus helping her out of the predicament.

But what happened to Concubine Ling? Wasn't Ling Yunche her childhood sweetheart? Why didn't Concubine Ling defend Ling Yunche when he was framed?

Didn’t Ling Yunche say that Concubine Ling still had some feelings for him and often deliberately chatted with him?

Could it be that Concubine Ling gave up on Ling Yunche when she saw that he had lost power, just like how Concubine Ling cruelly abandoned Ling Yunche in order to curry favor with a powerful man?

No, Ling Yunche is loyal to her, she must drag Concubine Ling into the water to protect Ling Yunche!

Yan Wan was shocked. It turned out that Ruyi called her over on purpose. She didn't suspect that she did it, but because she thought she still had feelings for Ling Yunche, so she pulled her over to plead for Ling Yunche!

And Ling Yunche, that incompetent and narcissistic wimp, actually slandered her in front of Ruyi!

These two are so disgusting!

Yan Wan was cursing in her heart when she saw the guards looked terrified and complaining in their hearts one after another.

"Ling Yunche is indeed the person recommended by the Empress herself. This is a foregone conclusion. The Empress is still protecting him like this. No wonder Ling Yunche doesn't take us seriously!"

"Ling Yunche has no real skills every day, and he doesn't serve the emperor wholeheartedly. He always deserts his post. It's really thanks to the Empress that such a person can serve in the Yangxin Palace!"

"Even if we team up to frame him, there's no such thing as a fly biting an egg without a crack. Who knows what shameful things Ling Yunche did when he switched shifts with others? He didn't even dare to say anything after being beaten like that."

"Ling Yunche, don't blame us for being cruel. Who told you to be so unkind and block other people's way?"

"Even if the Queen tried her best to protect you, we did it perfectly and you are indeed suspicious. Ling Yunche, your good days are over. The Yangxin Palace is not a place for you to stay. You should make room for someone else as soon as possible!"

Yan Wan listened to the guards' thoughts and it seemed that both Ruyi and Ling Yunche were failures.

These guards knew that Ling Yunche was a favorite of the Queen, yet they still dared to attack him.

That would have been fine, but the Empress Dowager Ruyi had clearly stated that she believed Ling Yunche was innocent and was willing to use herself as a guarantor for him.

But these guards were not moved at all, and they had no fear or respect for Ruyi at all.

Ling Yunche is an even more incompetent person. Like Ruyi, he can only say "I didn't" and "I can't defend myself" when something happens.

Rong Pei scolded the guards in public, and the emperor looked at her unhappily.

Yan Wan took advantage of the moment when no one was paying attention to her and gave Jin Zhong a look. Jin Zhong immediately said, "The Emperor is here, how can you have any say?!"

Rong Pei subconsciously wanted to refute, but Ruyi saw that the atmosphere was not right and quickly gave Rong Pei a look to retreat.

Ruyi then said to Yanwan, "Ling Fei has been a palace maid for many years. She should be able to understand the helpless feeling of being wronged. She also hopes that someone can clear her name, right?"

Yanwan knew that Ruyi's words were ostensibly an attempt to gain her sympathy, but in reality, she was threatening her!

She was using the friendship between her and Ling Yunche when they were young to threaten me to work with her to save Ling Yunche!

Yan Wan said: "Your Majesty is right, so I am very grateful to the Emperor and Empress Xiaoxian for their kindness!"

Ruyi cursed in her heart, "I asked you to save Ling Yunche, why did you go to thank the emperor and Empress Xiaoxian? Ling Yunche's life was at stake, and you were only concerned with flattering him!"

The emperor shook Yan Wan's hand to comfort her, and said, "I don't want to wrongly accuse anyone. Neglecting one's duty and causing the palace to be stolen is a serious crime."

Ruyi saw that the emperor seemed to have made up his mind. Frustrated with not being able to find evidence, she could only say, "Your Majesty, Ling Yunche is my savior. I believe that Ling Yunche is innocent!"

The word "believe" really has no weight at all.

Yan Wan is not planning to let Ling Yunche go to see the King of Hell. Since Ling Yunche is destined to have this disaster, let him leave the palace.

Yan Wan said, "Since there is no definite evidence, Your Majesty, Lord Ling is the Empress's savior after all. He also saved Empress Xiaoxian who fell into the water."

"Your Majesty, please spare Lord Ling's life for this reason."

The emperor's expression seemed to be softened, and Ruyi quickly struck while the iron was hot, saying, "Your Majesty, I will investigate this matter thoroughly, clear Ling Yunche's name, and give Your Majesty an explanation!"

The emperor said, "Then let's follow what the queen and Concubine Ling say."

When the guards saw Ling Yunche escape from danger, they were afraid that the Queen would find out that it was them who did it and that they would be retaliated by the Queen and Ling Yunche in the future, so they were extremely panicked.

Yan Wan continued, "The emperor's safety is the most important. Lord Ling's behavior is suspicious, so it is normal for the guards to have doubts. Before the truth comes out, I think Lord Ling is not suitable to serve the emperor anymore. What do you think?"

Ruyi was about to object, but the emperor nodded and said, "What Concubine Ling said makes sense. Ling Yunche will be dismissed from his position as the imperial guard and demoted to a low-ranking guard at the Old Summer Palace! We will set off tomorrow!"