Chu Lingyun glanced at the letter and couldn't help but frown.

Yin Liuli said unhappily,

"Yin Yuzhu is spouting nonsense! What do you mean that people who commit suicide can be reincarnated after surviving their human lifespan? That's utter bullshit!"

How could someone commit suicide without resentment and hatred? Without eliminating that resentment in their heart and understanding the cause and effect of their past lives, how can they have any chance of being reincarnated?

Chu Lingyun gently patted her hand, instinctively coaxing her.

"Junior sister, don't be angry, you won't look pretty when you're angry..."

Before he could finish speaking, he himself was taken aback.

Over the years, he had always used this method to make his junior sister happy at Xuanqing Temple.

But now... all four of Junior Sister's maids are by her side.

Given his awkward position, it would be inappropriate for him to say such things.

Fortunately, Yin Liuli didn't notice anything amiss and, just like before, playfully stuck out her tongue at him.

"I'm not ugly at all!"

"Cough cough..."

Chu Lingyun cleared her throat and changed the subject, "The Crown Prince's letter said that the Empress believed Yin Yuzhu's words and entrusted this matter to her."

Yin Liuli snorted coldly.

"Do you think I don't know what kind of person Yin Yuzhu is? She speaks so sweetly, yet she subdued Sun Rong and suppressed her underground."

In reality, she would definitely beat Sun Rong to a pulp without hesitation!

"Senior Brother, I truly never imagined that Wu Yazi would be so willing to impart all his inner energy and magical techniques to her!"

A glint flashed in Chu Lingyun's deep eyes, and he said calmly,

"Junior sister, we should first guard against her trying to snatch the person away. As for filing a complaint with the emperor, we need to discuss it further."

"What do you mean by 'take it slow'? I don't want to!"

Yin Liuli said solemnly,

"Senior Brother, now that I've gotten involved in this matter, no matter what tricks Yin Yuzhu plays in the shadows or what the Empress tries to stop me, I will definitely send Sun Rong to the Emperor to seek justice."

"Have you considered that this concerns the royal family's reputation and Princess Chengyi's honor? The Empress is fiercely protective of her son. Even if you went before the Emperor, what could you possibly achieve?"

Chu Lingyun hesitated and said, "The palace is full of the Emperor's people. If he wants to cover this up, you will be in danger."

Yin Liuli gave a cold laugh.

"Don't worry, senior brother, I have my own plans."

Chu Lingyun unconsciously curled his lips, gazing at her with deep eyes.

"I know you've always been very opinionated since you were little."

As soon as she finished speaking, an old woman came over and whispered a few words to Yin Mei.

Yin Mei was startled and quickly stepped forward to report.

"Your Majesty, Yin Yuzhu has arrived with several palace servants. She wants Your Majesty to hear the Empress's decree."

"They're here already? She's really eager to make a name for herself!"

"Alright, I'll go and meet her, and make sure she gets a good look in front of the Empress."

Yin Liuli's clear eyes flickered, and a plan came to mind.

……

Yin Liuli lingered in the backyard for a long time before slowly going outside.

Yin Yuzhu sat in the main hall drinking tea with an air of nonchalance, her face unbearably cold.

Behind her followed several old women and eunuchs who had changed into their everyday clothes, their faces cold and stern, their demeanor menacing.

Seeing Yin Liuli approach, Yin Yuzhu merely raised her eyelids and said in a sarcastic tone,

"Yuzhu greets elder sister. Today, Yuzhu is on behalf of Her Majesty the Empress, so it is inconvenient for her to pay her respects to elder sister."

Yin Liuli looked at her coldly.

"Speak your mind, or shut up."

Yin Yuzhu spoke slowly and arrogantly.

"Why is my eldest sister still so impetuous? She's so easy to offend people."

Offending others is one thing, but if you offend the Empress and His Highness... or even the Emperor, you'll be in deep trouble.

The younger sister meant well, but she was thinking of her elder sister and that's why she kindly advised her.

Yin Liuli crossed her arms and gave a nonchalant retort.

"Yin Yuzhu, you are morally corrupt, yet you dare to lecture others? Should I tell Her Majesty the Empress about your affairs, so that she knows what a vicious and venomous person you are!"

"you……"

Yin Yuzhu's expression changed, and she was about to explode in anger, but remembering that she had people from the Empress's palace with her, she fiercely suppressed her anger, gritting her teeth and sneering.

"What are you saying, elder sister? The rumors spread by those idle people in the capital are just something for others to listen to, but why don't you distinguish right from wrong, elder sister?"

"Alright, I'm not here to argue with you, elder sister. I've come today on Her Majesty's orders to ask you for something."

Yin Liuli pretended to be stupid.

"How strange, what does Her Majesty the Empress want from me?"

Yin Yuzhu stood up and walked to her, her venomous eyes coldly fixed on her.

"Eldest sister, don't speak. You know what I want!"

This is an imperial edict personally issued by Her Majesty the Empress. I know you are capable, but disobeying an imperial decree is punishable by death. Please, elder sister, produce it quickly so I can return and report."

Yin Liuli took out a jade pendant from her waist and waved it in front of her.

"You mean this?"

A cold glint flashed in Yin Yuzhu's eyes.

She held her breath, channeled her inner energy to her fingertips, and pretended to raise her hand to take it.

The instant Yin Yuzhu's fingertips touched the jade pendant, Yin Liuli swiftly withdrew it, raising an eyebrow slightly as she spoke.

"Excuse me, but please inform Her Majesty the Empress that this is of utmost importance and I must personally deliver it to His Majesty."

Yin Yuzhu's fingertips had already reached into the jade pendant, exuding a fierce and malevolent aura.

It's definitely Sun Rong.

The jade pendant can capture evil spirits and ghosts; break it open to release them.

According to her plan, she would take this thing to the Empress and Cheng Yi, first use the "Imprisonment Technique" to trap the evil spirit, and then use magic to destroy its soul.

In this way, not only will he gain the first credit, but he will also win the trust of the Empress and Cheng Yi.

She wanted to let the Empress and Cheng Yi know that Yin Liuli wasn't the only one in the world who knew those powerful and mysterious arts!

In the future, whatever she wants will be a piece of cake.

"If you dare to disobey Her Majesty's decree, then don't blame Yuzhu for being impolite."

In her other hand, Yin Yuzhu had already hidden a talisman.

"I'm not giving it to you, so what are you going to do about it?"

Yin Liuli flipped her fingers, and a flash of inspiration appeared at her fingertips.

"Liuli! Don't be so presumptuous!"

Just as the two were facing off, Gu Jinyan's shout rang out.

His face was grim, and he was covered in sweat from riding so fast. He arrived in a hurry.

"Gu Jinyan, weren't you in the palace? Why are you back?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Yin Liuli's clear eyes.

Gu Jinyan strode up to her, grabbed her wrist, and said coldly,

"Is this what your grandmother asked you for?"

Yin Liuli nodded.

"Yes, how come..."

Before she could finish speaking, Gu Jinyan snatched the jade pendant away, his face cold and angry. "Give it to me."

Yin Liuli said with a surprised expression,

"Gu Jinyan, what's wrong with you? Weren't you with me? This can't be given to Her Majesty the Empress..."

Gu Jinyan pushed her arm away and said with a stern face,

"Shut up! It's one thing for you to be willful on ordinary days, but how dare you disobey the Empress Dowager's decree?"

"If I hadn't arrived in time to stop you, your disrespect would have been met with a beating at court, and if you had angered the Empress Dowager, I fear you wouldn't have even been able to save your life!"

Yin Liuli was shocked.

"Gu Jinyan, what did you say?!"

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