The mistress is reborn, no one who bullies me can escape

"stop!"

Along with this angry shout, a cold light flashed, and the sharp knife quickly flew through the air, rubbing violently against the air, making a sharp and piercing sound.

The powerful airflow brought by the knife hit Gongzi Jin's fair and slender neck like a gust of wind, instantly causing a layer of tiny goose bumps.

With just a little more strength, the cold sharp blade would easily cut his fragile throat, killing Gongzi Jin on the spot.

However, at this critical moment, an anxious shout suddenly rang out.

Xue Jinhua's heart trembled, and she subconsciously turned her head to look outside the door. It was Boss Xue, who looked solemn at the moment.

"Crown Princess, please show mercy." Boss Xue came to the door, but there was no sign of weakness or begging for mercy in his tone and expression.

Xue Jinhua frowned, her beautiful eyes full of suspicion. She looked directly at Boss Xue and asked coldly, "Master Imperial Master, what on earth do you mean by this?"

Facing Xue Jinhua's question, Boss Xue answered naturally and frankly: "Please don't misunderstand, Crown Princess. This is not intentional on my part. There is a hidden reason behind this matter. It's not about what I want to do, but what the Third Prince wants to do."

The third prince?

Hearing this name, Xue Jinhua couldn't help but feel confused.

How could it be the third prince?

All along, everyone suspected that the person plotting the rebellion would be the Imperial Master. After all, as the Imperial Master, he holds a high position of power and has considerable influence in his hands.

Even Guyu, who was standing aside, had a look of astonishment on her face. The two of them had just witnessed this thrilling confrontation with their own eyes, and they were certain that the mastermind behind it was the Imperial Master.

At this time, Gongzi Jin finally came to his senses. With trembling lips, he reported: "My Lady Crown Princess, the Third Prince...he has rebelled!"

"What...what?" Xue Jinhua widened her eyes in disbelief, her cherry-like mouth slightly opened, and she couldn't utter a word for a long time.

This sudden news hit her heart like a heavy hammer, leaving her at a loss for what to do.

At this moment, Boss Xue raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and said softly: "My Lady Crown Princess, do you have any other important matters?"

Hearing this, the smile on Xue Jinhua's face froze instantly, as if frozen by an invisible force.

At this moment, she had no time to continue entangled with Boss Xue. She turned around without hesitation and went straight to the Queen Mother's bedroom.

Along the way, when Xue Jinhua passed by the surrounding temples, the scene before her made her gasp.

There were corpses lying all over the ground, blood dyed the ground red, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

A closer look revealed that among the corpses were not only the masked men in black, but even the emperor's imperial guards were not spared.

In an instant, Xue Jinhua's mind became as clear as a mirror, and everything became clear.

Obviously, the previous news about Mobei moving south and the emperor returning to the palace were all false.

I'm afraid the emperor has already seen through the conspiracy secretly planned by the third prince.

Thinking back to the thrilling drama of yesterday, it must have been the result of careful planning and tacit cooperation between the emperor and the imperial teacher in advance.

As expected, when Xue Jinhua hurried to the Queen Mother's residence, she saw the Emperor sitting beside the bed, gently comforting the Queen Mother, who looked pale, and said softly, "Mother, this matter has passed, let's not mention it again."

The Queen Mother was furious and responded angrily: "What do you mean stop talking! Everything was fine before, who could have expected such a sudden change!"

"What a sin! How could the Third Prince be so bold! He dared to plot against you at such a critical moment."

The emperor sighed heavily, his eyes revealing deep helplessness and disappointment, "Mother, please don't be too sad about this. A disobedient and unfilial son like this...even if he dies a thousand or ten thousand times, it is not enough to atone for his sins.

Fortunately, he did not succeed this time. I believe it is God's blessing on our dynasty.

However, this time, in order to prevent any mistakes, I did not tell you all the details. I hope you can forgive me."

After experiencing this storm, the Queen Mother seemed to have a sudden enlightenment, and she looked much more open-minded and cheerful than before: "If you had told me at that time, it might have caused more trouble. In this case, it's better not to tell me."

At this moment, a slight cough was heard. It turned out that Xue Jinhua saw the opportunity and hurried in while everyone was talking. She bowed respectfully and said, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Father and Grandmother."

The Queen Mother looked up and saw that the Crown Princess had a ruddy complexion and was in high spirits. The heart that had been hanging in her throat finally settled down. A relieved smile appeared on her face and she said, "It's the best thing that the Crown Princess is safe and sound."

After she finished speaking, she turned her gaze to the emperor and asked, "Regarding what the third prince has done, Your Majesty, what are your plans?"

After hearing this, the emperor nodded slightly, indicating that he didn't mind Xue Jinhua's presence at the moment. Anyway, some things had to be said sooner or later.

"Hmph! Although he is a member of the royal family, he is a traitor who has brought disaster to the country and the people. It would not be excessive even if he were executed!" The emperor was furious and roared with gritted teeth.

"Your Majesty, spare me! The Third Prince must have been blinded by greed to act this way. He would never do such a foolish thing. Your Majesty, please be careful and clear the Third Prince's name!"

At this time, the person who asked for mercy was the imperial concubine who was usually favored.

When she heard that the Third Prince had started a rebellion, she stood there in a daze as if struck by lightning, her face pale with fear.

After all, that was her own flesh and blood... How could she not know the character of her own child? Although the Third Prince had always coveted the throne, the Emperor was still alive and in his prime, so it was impossible for him to rashly do such a rebellious act at this moment.

There must be some unknown and shocking secrets hidden in this.

Unfortunately, no matter how hard the imperial concubine begged, the emperor had already hardened his heart and ignored her.

The emperor said sternly, "Royal Concubine, open your eyes and look at the corpses lying all over the place outside. Could they all be fake?"

"Last night, the Third Prince led a group of people into my bedroom with a sharp knife in hand, intending to take my head. Were you blind and didn't you see it? Could it be that even I am so foolish, or are the Queen Mother and the Empress also blind?"

The Queen Mother was greatly frightened by this incident, and the maidservants around the Queen actually…even risked their lives to protect the Queen. Is all this going to end like this?"

The Imperial Concubine was speechless for a moment. She didn't know how to respond in this situation. However, she knew very well in her heart that if she didn't speak up and beg for mercy, the Third Prince would be in dire straits.

The Imperial Concubine burst into tears and cried out in choking pain: "Your Majesty, our Third Prince has always abided by the rules and would never do such an outrageous thing..."

However, the Queen at the side said, "Your Majesty, how could the Third Prince plan such a big event by himself?"

As soon as the queen finished speaking, someone echoed, "Yes, such a serious matter cannot be done by one person. There must be an accomplice."

Upon hearing this, the Imperial Concubine fell silent for an instant, but her eyes revealed a sinister and vicious look that was directed directly at the Empress.

Her words were almost tantamount to admitting that she was involved.

Then, the imperial concubine cried again: "Your Majesty, you are very observant! The heaven and earth can testify to my sincerity towards you. How could I commit such a stupid and foolish act?"

In short, at this moment, the imperial concubine's originally strong defenses had completely collapsed, and her heart was filled with endless fear and panic.

You know, the Third Prince is now deeply disliked by the Emperor. If she continues to act rashly and make trouble, not only will she be unable to save the Third Prince from the dire straits, but she may even be dragged into the abyss of no return.

Thinking of this, the most critical and urgent thing at the moment is how to ensure your own safety.

As a result, the Imperial Concubine could no longer suppress her surging emotions, and instantly burst into tears, crying loudly: "If I had known earlier that the Third Prince would commit such a heinous mistake, I would have stopped him at all costs! Your Majesty... I am truly innocent, I beg Your Majesty to see through everything!"

The imperial concubine cried so miserably, like a pear blossom in the rain, so pitiful that she almost hit her head against the wall to death to prove her innocence.

As for the emperor, his face remained gloomy the entire time, making it difficult to guess his true intentions.

However, from his tight mouth and slightly furrowed brows, it can be seen that he is indeed resentful and brooding over what the third prince had done.

"What exactly caused this incident? What is the truth? I will investigate it thoroughly and will not tolerate it!" The emperor said this coldly and said no more.

The atmosphere at this moment was extremely solemn, as if even the air had solidified.

The queen on the side wanted to say something, but somehow, as if she suddenly remembered something important, she swallowed the words back and then closed her lips and remained silent.

Xue Jinhua, who had been watching all this coldly, had doubts in her heart that were growing bigger and bigger like a snowball.

She really didn't understand why the usually arrogant and domineering Imperial Concubine would be so out of control today; and what was the Emperor's attitude towards this matter? All kinds of mysteries lingered in her mind, leaving her puzzled.

It was unbelievable that the Third Prince would make such a stupid mistake at such a critical moment!

Anyway, Xue Jinhua was not willing to believe this at all deep down in her heart.

After all, in her eyes, the Third Prince has always been a smart and cautious person. How could he suddenly become so reckless and confused?

"Your Majesty, in my opinion, even if this matter has no direct connection with the imperial concubine, she is the biological mother of the third prince. The third prince dared to do such a disobedient and unfilial thing that is intolerable to heaven. The imperial concubine will definitely not escape the blame!" said the empress dowager with a serious face.

You have to know that your son has a bad character, so there must be some serious problems.

As a mother, how could I be unaware of this or fail to discipline my child?

At this moment, the imperial concubine was so frightened that her face turned pale. The words that she wanted to beg for mercy came to her lips, but she swallowed them back out of excessive fear.

However, before she could finish her words, the emperor nodded without hesitation and said, "What my mother said makes a lot of sense. Someone, come... escort the Imperial Concubine back. Before the blessing ceremony is over, no matter what the reason is, the Imperial Concubine is not allowed to step out of the door! As for the punishment of the Imperial Concubine, we will decide after we return to the palace."

Hearing this, the Queen's face suddenly showed an expression of joy that was difficult to conceal.

On the other hand, the imperial concubine seemed to be struck by lightning. Her legs went limp and she collapsed to the ground, as if she had lost all the strength to support her body.

"Okay, if there is nothing else, you can all go." The emperor waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave.

At this moment, the Queen Mother felt as if all her strength had been drained away from her, and she was exhausted both physically and mentally.

After experiencing so many twists and turns and disputes, everything has finally settled down, and the only thing she wants now is to calm down and have a good rest.

Xue Jinhua respectfully performed standard etiquette to the queen, and then waited quietly for the emperor to leave the room.

After the emperor disappeared at the door, they both turned their eyes to the empress dowager lying on the bed.

The Queen Mother slowly closed her eyes, as if she had fallen into a dream.

After confirming that the Empress Dowager was sleeping peacefully, Xue Jinhua and the Queen turned around and left quietly, closing the door gently.

Just a few steps out of the room, Xue Jinhua could no longer suppress her inner uneasiness and broke the silence first: "Mother, don't you think this matter is very strange?" Her voice trembled slightly, and it was obvious that her heart was full of doubts.

Indeed, everything that happened seemed too coincidental, as if there was an invisible hand behind the scenes manipulating everything, and every step was as precise as if it had been carefully choreographed.

However, in the face of Xue Jinhua's doubts, the Queen Mother shook her head and said nonchalantly: "The Third Prince thought that the Crown Prince was not in the palace, so he could not wait to plot a rebellion and usurp the throne. What's so strange about this?"

In fact, at this moment, the Queen not only did not notice anything unusual, but was secretly delighted by the results of this storm.

After all, the third prince's failure this time meant that the crown prince's position became more stable, and as the crown prince's mother, she naturally benefited greatly from it.