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

The case of the theft in the palace was settled, and Ruyi and Yanwan left.

The emperor ordered Li Yu to send someone to send Ling Yunche to the Old Summer Palace early in the morning.

After Yan Wan left, Ruyi whispered to Li Yu, "This matter is really strange, but I don't have any good way to prove Ling Yunche's innocence right now. The emperor asked Ling Yunche to leave immediately, but Ling Yunche has been severely punished, so you should order him to wait a few days before leaving."

Isn't this disobeying the emperor's order? Li Yu felt it was inappropriate, but the queen had done him a favor, so he just regarded it as repaying the favor.

Li Yu replied, "Yes, I will let Master Ling recover from his injuries for a few days before leaving."

Ruyi added, "Tell Ling Yunche not to give up on himself. I will definitely find out the truth and report to the emperor to transfer him back to the Yangxin Palace to serve."

"Today he suffered this great disaster because of his family's weakness. I hope he can do something in the Old Summer Palace and rise to the top! I hope to see him in the palace in three years at most!"

Li Yu told Ling Yunche all these words truthfully. Ling Yunche was tortured and wronged, and was already disheartened. Unexpectedly, the noble Queen not only believed that he was innocent, but also asked Li Yu to tell him these heartwarming words.

Ling Yunche felt a warm current flowing through his heart, and he was full of vitality. He secretly vowed that he must not disappoint the Queen's expectations and must make a career in the Old Summer Palace.

He wants to return to the palace in glory and find the mastermind who framed him. He wants to use the achievements he has made to protect the Queen Mother and ensure that she will enjoy a life of wealth and glory!

Ling Yunche's lofty ambitions were also conveyed to Ruyi by Li Yu.

Ruyi said to Rong Pei, "I know Ling Yunche's ability. Since Ling Yunche has made a vow, I believe he will definitely do it!"

"Ling Yunche's position has been replaced. I think this person may have done something wrong. I have heard that this person has a good family background. Within three years, I will find evidence. I also hope that Ling Yunche can prove his ability in Yuanmingyuan!"

The news of the theft in the palace became known to everyone, and the concubines who accompanied the empress on the southern tour came to pay their respects to the empress.

After being in the palace for many years, all the concubines naturally knew that Ling Yunche was promoted by the Queen Mother.

Concubine Jia said, "The Queen doesn't look very energetic. Is it because she was tired from investigating the theft last night? I heard that it was a guard who served the Emperor. His name was Ling Yunche. Is that true?"

Concubine Chun said, "The Emperor has already ordered Ling Yunche to be exiled to the Old Summer Palace, so it must be true."

Concubine Qing also said, "This Ling Yunche is so bold that he even dared to steal the emperor's treasures! I heard that he only managed to keep his life because he refused to admit it."

Ruyi couldn't stand these slanderous words and said unhappily: "This matter has not been concluded yet, you'd better not jump to conclusions so as not to tarnish someone's innocence!"

Concubine Jia sneered, "Oh, what are you talking about, Queen? The Emperor has already banished him to the Old Summer Palace, how come there is still no conclusion? Could it be that the Emperor's words are not considered a conclusion?"

Ruyi said, "There was no definite evidence last night to prove that Ling Yunche must have stolen the treasure. Concubine Jia should be careful with her wording!"

Concubine Jia retorted, "Your Majesty, are you bullying us sisters because we weren't there? I heard that Li Yu brought the guards to the wing room where the guards rested and found the lost treasure from Ling Yunche's clothes. This is physical evidence."

"Many guards who serve the emperor said that they saw Ling Yunche wandering around the warehouse alone. When the incident happened, Ling Yunche was not on duty. This is human evidence. There are both human and material evidence. Is there still no definite evidence?!"

Ruyi wanted to explain something, but Concubine Jia spoke first: "As the saying goes, flies don't bite cracked eggs. There are so many people serving the emperor. The palace was robbed, why didn't others suspect the eunuchs and maids around the emperor, and didn't suspect others, but only suspected Ling Yunche?"

"I have served the emperor for many years, but I don't think I have ever heard of this head guard having any outstanding achievements that would make others jealous and frame him."

Concubine Chun rarely agreed with Concubine Jia's words. "I think Concubine Jia is right. After I learned about this, I also sent someone to inquire about it. I heard that this Ling Yunche didn't have a good family background. Before he was transferred to the Yangxin Palace to serve, he had no reputation in the palace."

"And I heard that Ling Yunche has already passed the age of coming of age, but he has not yet married and had children. Maybe this time, he wants to steal the treasures and sell them outside the palace, so that he can get money to find a wife."

Ruyi listened to Concubine Jia and Concubine Chun talking more and more outrageously, and said angrily: "What nonsense! How can Ling Yunche..."

Without waiting for her to speak, Concubine Jia asked meaningfully, "I and Concubine Chun don't know the whole story, we just made a guess, why is the Queen so angry? Seeing how confident the Queen is, does the Queen know Ling Yunche very well?"

What Concubine Jia said was very thought-provoking. First there was Master Anji, and then there was Ling Yunche who often went to Yikun Palace with suspicious behavior. Ruyi was afraid that if the concubines dug deeper, the news would reach the emperor's ears again.

If that happens, not only will his own reputation be damaged again, but I'm afraid Ling Yunche won't be able to survive the three-year period!

When asked this by Concubine Jia, Ruyi didn't know how to refute. Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of Concubine Ling, who was sitting in her seat and watching the show quietly, as if nothing had happened.

Ruyi was furious and said to Yanwan, "Concubine Ling was also present yesterday. Wasn't it Concubine Ling who suggested to the Emperor that Ling Yunche be sent out of the palace? If you have any questions, just ask Concubine Ling!"

Yan Wan was really convinced. What did this have to do with her? She was dragged out to take the blame once or twice!

This Ruyi is a cowardly idiot who bullies the weak and fears the strong! She doesn't dare to confront Concubine Jia, but only dares to show off her queenly airs in front of her!

Yan Wan said, "Your Majesty, you are praising me. I usually just help you with some trivial matters. I didn't know what happened last night. Didn't Your Majesty ask the eunuch who came to the palace with the emperor to summon me?"

"The Empress and the guards each have their own reasons, and I think they are reasonable. I don't want to wrongly accuse anyone for no reason, so I don't know what to do for a while. But I think the safety of the emperor is the most important thing, and the Empress also said that she will continue to investigate the matter thoroughly."

"In that case, then Lord Ling will be spared, but he is no longer fit to serve the Emperor."

Ruyi was very annoyed when she saw that Yanwan's words had completely cleared her of suspicion, as if saving Ling Yunche was her own idea.

Yan Wan thought to herself, are you going to send Li Yu to tell Ling Yunche that it was you and I who saved his life?

Concubine Chun nodded and said, "I see. Concubine Ling's way of handling the matter is quite appropriate."