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How did Xie Rouan fall?

These words made everyone subconsciously recall the scene when Princess Rouan fell down earlier.

"You're not a child anymore. This ground is flat, how come you can't even stand up?"

Yes!

As a noblewoman from a prominent family, she was strictly disciplined by her nanny in all her movements, and she would never lose her balance on flat ground.

In the inner quarters of the house, there are many schemes and tricks used to manipulate people into wrestling for personal gain.

However, scheming is often accompanied by dishonorable motives.

Just now, Princess Rou'an was only accompanied by that person named Su Ling.

The noble ladies began to speculate.

After her initial shock subsided, Xie Rouan recalled the terrifying moment from just now, thanks to Song Qingning's mention of it.

"I... I don't know why, but my left leg feels weak and numb, as if it doesn't belong to me. I've never felt like that before. I... I... Fourth Sister-in-law..."

Even now, thinking about it, Xie Rouan still felt a chill run down her spine.

The self-blame cannot be dispelled.

As Song Qingning was about to get up, Xie Xuanjin naturally reached out to help her.

The couple walked up to Xie Rouan.

Xie Rouan's body was still weak, and her weight was all in the hands that were supporting her.

Song Qingning approached her, took out an embroidered handkerchief, and gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks. "Your makeup is ruined, so you mustn't cry anymore."

Her eyes were full of concern, and she didn't blame her at all.

Xie Rouan felt a pang of sadness, "Fourth Sister-in-law..."

"Don't cry," Song Qingning said softly, glancing at Xie Yunli and Liang Shumin. "Quickly let Rou'an sit down; she's terrified. Also, we need to check what's wrong with her left leg. The sudden weakness and numbness could be serious and shouldn't be underestimated."

"Yes, we should take a good look."

Princess Consort Yu also recovered from her shock. Thinking of something, she frowned and said, "But the imperial physician has already left the palace."

Su Ling listened to all this and suddenly woke up.

She had just used silver needles to prick acupoints on Xie Rou'an's left leg, causing her to lose sensation in her left leg.

It went unnoticed and was very well hidden.

If things proceed as she plans, everyone's attention will be focused on Song Qingning should something happen to her.

Even if one were to investigate later why Xie Rouan fell, the place where the needles were inserted would have long since disappeared.

But if you look at it now, the mark must still be there.

Su Ling's heart jumped instantly.

We mustn't let anyone find out!

"Your Highness, this humble woman..." Su Ling had to volunteer herself; only by coming herself could she get away with it.

But before she could finish speaking, someone interrupted her.

"The imperial physician had only recently left the Prince's residence. We can bring him back in less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea," Song Qingning said.

After that, Xie Xuanjin only glanced at Xie Yunli.

Xie Yunli immediately understood.

After settling Xie Rouan down, Xie Yunli turned and strode away.

Su Ling spoke up again: "There's no need for such trouble. I can take a look for Sister Rou and see what's going on."

Xie Rouan frowned.

A suspicion suddenly popped into her mind: just now, the person closest to her was Su Ling.

Could it be related to her?

She was thinking about this and didn't have time to respond to Su Ling.

Song Qingning chimed in, "We shouldn't trouble Miss Su. She's still injured herself; how can we let you come?"

She was injured too...

Just now, when Su Ling was kicked by Liang Shumin, her head hit the ground.

What happened next caused Su Ling to lose control.

She was so nervous that all her attention was focused on Song Qingning and Xie Rouan, and she even forgot about her own injury.

Song Qingning's reminder made the pain clearer and more intense.

Su Ling raised her hand; a lump had swollen up on the left side of her forehead where she had been experiencing pain.

It hurts even more when you touch it.

Su Ling hissed and gasped.

"Miss Su, when the imperial physician returns, let him treat you as well. A girl shouldn't have scars," Song Qingning said.

Soon, Xie Yunli returned with the imperial physician.

In addition to the imperial physician, he also brought along a female attendant from the Imperial Hospital.

Princess Consort Yu had a screen placed behind her. Through the screen, Imperial Physician Liu instructed the maid behind it to remove Princess Rou'an's shoes and socks for a thorough examination.

“Eh…”

The maid noticed something was wrong.

"How is it?" Physician Liu pressed.

The maid replied, "It's about three inches from the inside of the princess's left ankle, it looks like..."

"Like what?"

Everyone present was very curious.

That might be the reason why Princess Rouan fell just now.

The maid examined it more closely, then said with certainty, "It has been pricked with a needle. Although the needle mark is small, I am certain. I have seen many in the Imperial Hospital, so I am not mistaken."

Having received the maid's affirmative answer, Physician Liu also made a diagnosis:

"The acupoint three inches from the inner ankle is called Sanyinjiao. If a silver needle is inserted very deeply, it will make a person feel weak and numb, as if they have lost consciousness."

Just like Princess Rouan's unusual behavior earlier.

What does this mean?

Those present understood instantly.

"Someone used silver needles to prick acupoints on Rou'an's legs, which caused her to fall. If Rou'an had actually fallen and landed on Qingning, the consequences would have been..."

Princess Consort Yu's face turned pale.

What followed was overwhelming anger.

Not only her, but Xie Xuanjin and Xie Yunli, and even the noble ladies, were all furious.

"It wasn't an accident! Who could be so vicious?" Liang Shumin's gaze was sharp.

Today, she listened to her mother and came to the Prince's Mansion for a flower viewing banquet.

She was naturally a forthright person, and before she went out, her mother repeatedly told her to behave properly and not to show any of the rough and tumble ways of the world.

She kept her sword at bay while she was practicing.

But at this moment, I couldn't hold back any longer.

With a loud shout, her spoiled and willful nature was on full display.

Her words drew everyone's attention to the woman named Su Ling.

"Just now, only Miss Su was at Princess Rouan's feet," said Miss Cui.

The other noble ladies nodded in agreement.

"Miss Su is a miracle doctor."

"Miss Su just kicked the Princess while she was getting acupuncture..."

"Miss Su..."

All eyes were on Su Ling. The more people thought about it, the more convinced they were that she was the one who pricked the princess's ankle with a needle.

"Miss Su is trying to harm the Empress."

"Miss Su actually used Princess Rou'an..."

"She keeps calling Princess Rou'an 'Sister Rou,' and Princess Rou'an cares for her so much, how could she take advantage of Princess Rou'an..."

The noble ladies were buzzing with discussion.

The look in Su Ling's eyes was full of reproach.

Su Ling panicked.

Seeing Xie Yunli and the young emperor both frowning, Su Ling felt even more troubled.

This shouldn't be happening!

"It wasn't me!" Su Ling explained.

"Not you?"

As soon as Su Ling finished speaking, Xie Rouan lowered her voice.

Su Ling's heart trembled slightly as she met Xie Rou'an's eyes.

Xie Rouan's heart was in turmoil at this moment.

She didn't want to believe it was Su Ling, nor did she want to believe it was really as the noble ladies had guessed.

but……

Xie Rouan recalled what had just happened.

Suddenly she tried to get up, but her body was still weak.

The weakness at this moment was not due to worry or fear, but rather to anger.

Liang Shumin reacted quickly, grabbing her arm and supporting her.

Xie Rouan used her strength to walk step by step toward Su Ling.

Upon reaching Su Ling, he stared at her and demanded sharply, "Why?"